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Duke Danton

2026-03-02T19:53:06Z

LIMAFOX76: Fixing episode title in the dialogue Box (Planet of the Slave Girls, not Awakening)

{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - Duke Danton.png
| role=Pilot, Instructor at [[Defense Directorate]]
| rank=Major
| death=
| seen=Planet of the Slave Girls
| actor=[[David Groh]]
| sortkey=Danton, Duke
}}

{{Quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|The problem is {{buck|you}} and Duke are too much alike. I mean, once you get to know him, he's not that bad. Come on, Buck, give him a chance.
|William "Buck" Rogers | I intend to. How long have you known him?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Since flight school.
|William "Buck" Rogers |You close?
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[morosely]'' No. Not any more.
|William "Buck" Rogers |Was your moving up in rank part of the problem?
|Col. Wilma Deering|That was the least of it.
|William "Buck" Rogers |Care to elaborate?
|Col. Wilma Deering|No.
|William "Buck" Rogers |''[getting the picture]'' Some things never change.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and {{Buck}} discuss Maj. [[Duke Danton]] en route to [[Vistula]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
}}

Maj. '''Duke Danton''' is an instructor and pilot in the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

In his cadet years, Danton had been trained by Brigadier [[Gordon]]. Sometime later on, he and [[Wilma Deering]] were romantically involved, both early on in their careers at the Directorate. Due to Deering's relentless determination, the relationship dissolved and they kept their relationship strictly professional.

Achieving the rank of major in the Defense Directorate, he takes on the task of training new pilots in light of recent losses against the [[Draconian Empire]], including [[Regis Saroyan]], the son of [[Vistula]]'s [[Earth]]-appointed governor, [[Tabor Saroyan]]. In [[2491]] CE, following the reanimation of {{buck}} by the Draconians, Deering and Rogers travel between [[Stargate]]s as part of his introduction into the reality of the 25th century. It is on return from this exercise that Rogers and Deering come across Danton, and decide to intervene after Saroyan's [[Thunderfighter]] comes under attack by pirates, much to Danton's chagrin.

As hotshot pilots with many of the same qualities, Danton and Rogers clash with one another, culminating into "demonstrating" 20th century battle strategy via the use of various [[football]] plays—which results in damage to a pilot training room in [[New Chicago]].

Unaffected by the sickness plaguing the Defense Directorate's pilot corps, Danton is assigned by Dr. [[Elias Huer]] to the honor guard conveying Saroyan back to Vistula, so that the Directorate may make use of the opportunity to investigate the source of the poisoned [[food disc]]s.

Following Deering's abduction by [[Julio]] and Rogers' discovery of the source of the poison from [[Processing Plant 347]], Rogers and Danton follow Deering into the [[Sea of Stone]] using Danton's Thunderfighter, while Maj. [[Fields]] returns to Earth with the discovery.

Danton's craft is forced to crash land after a [[power leech]] is used against it, with Rogers and Danton making their trek towards [[Kaleel]]'s mountain stronghold, bonding and hashing out their differences en route.

Upon discovering a mass of [[Scorpion fighter]]s, Danton absconds with one and flees Vistula at [[translight velocity]] to avoid the power leech, while Rogers goes after Deering. Bringing news of the attack squadron to Huer, Danton is astonished to know that the Earth's fighting forces are a small cadre of unaffected pilots, his former instructor Brigadier Gordon, and the duo of [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. With this force of only eight Thunderfighters, Danton's force makes haste back to Vistula to [[Battle of Vistula|head off Kaleel's force before it launches]].

Although too late to dispatch them while grounded, Danton's task force is bolstered by the arrival of Deering and Rogers in stolen Scorpions, and Rogers makes use of "sacking the quarterback" after Danton and his force are able to break the defensive line {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

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Awakening

2024-04-07T11:25:27Z

LIMAFOX76: The "Act 3" starts after "L'Chaim" according to Blu-ray chapter marks

{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=1 & 2
|image=File:BR25 - Awakening - Title screencap.jpg
|imagewidth=300px
|airdate=September 20, 1979
|writer=Glen A. Larson<br>Leslie Stevens
|director=Daniel Haller
|previous={{dash}}
|next=[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]
}}
{{Quote|Narrator|For 500 years, Captain William 'Buck' Rogers has been miraculously preserved, frozen by temperatures beyond imagination. Now, in Earth year 2491, he is rudely awakened by the sinister forces of the Draconian realm.| attribution=Narrator}}

"'''Awakening'''" is the series premiere of ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'', aired as the first and second episodes of its first season. Following the success of the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' film, a television series was commissioned, and the theatrical release edited and retooled to act as the series' pilot.

==Synopsis==
In the year [[1987]], the United States launched the last of [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]'s deep space probes prior to [[World War III]] later that year. On board ''[[Ranger 3]]'' is a lone astronaut, Captain [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]. However, the spaceship has moved from its planned orbit, and instead of being gone a few months, it returns to [[Earth]] 504 years later. Captain Rogers is placed in a deep hibernation by forces beyond his control, and remains frozen at the controls until the year [[2491]]. The ancient lost ship is found perfectly preserved by [[Hatchet fighter|fighter craft]] of the [[Draconian Empire]], who fire on ''Ranger 3'', then tow it to their alien flagship, ''[[Draconia]]''.

After being revived, Rogers meets Princess [[Ardala]] and her ship's commander, [[Kane]]. Although Ardala is supposed to be on her way to Earth on a peace mission, in reality she is preparing to invade the planet, one that has long been the enemy of her race. They use Rogers, who still thinks that his entire alien encounter is nothing but a dream, by sending him ahead to Earth to discover the location of a safe corridor through [[defense shield|Earth's defenses]]. The ploy works because of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard Rogers's ship that sends back messages with the corridor's location.

Rogers finally realizes that he actually has traveled into the future after meeting [[Earth Defense Directorate]]'s Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Elias Huer]], but the [[Computer Council]] considers him to be a traitor when the transmitter is found on board ''Ranger 3''. In an attempt to clear himself of a death sentence and execution, Rogers returns to ''Draconia'' and pretends to join Ardala and her army, in the process learning of the plans to invade Earth. Rogers decides that he must stop the attack, no matter what the odds. As the man from the 20th century prepares to make his move, he is held at gunpoint by [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. Rogers must prove his innocence to the two mechanoids before the attack can be launched.

==Plot==

<tabber>
Act 1=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|One of the king's [[star fortress]]es on its way to [[Earth]] on a peace mission.
|William "Buck" Rogers|On its way ''to'' Earth? You mean you guys aren't... from... You mean, we're not... we're not ''on'' Earth? I'm definitely gonna need that [[aspirin]].
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after the [[Draconians]] revive him, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* A narrator recounts how {{buck}} survives into the 25th century, more specifically the Earth year [[2491]] CE.
* Rogers is "rudely awakened by forces of the [[Draconian realm]]," after a squadron of three [[Hatchet fighter]]s intercepts his ancient shuttle craft, ''[[Ranger 3]]''. The Draconian squadron envelop the antiquity in a [[force field]] and bring it into range of their mothership, ''[[Draconia]]''.
* Rogers is in a medical compartment, revived by Draconian scientists.
* [[Kane]], ''Draconia''{{'|s}} commander, reports to Princess [[Ardala]] on Rogers' miraculous recovery. Ardala demands an audience with the young man, stating that she'll make allowances for Rogers' lack of coherency from the revival process.
* Ardala and Kane question Rogers, who is in a state of disbelief that he is aboard a spaceship, with creatures that are not from Earth. Ardala informs him that they're on a peace mission to Earth aboard one of [[Draco|the king]]'s [[star fortress]]es.
* Rogers attempts to move off his bed, finding that he is dizzy and in pain, seeing [[Tigerman]], Ardala and Kane through blurred. He asks for an [[aspirin]]; Kane surmises that it is an anti-pain medication, which is administered in due course.
* Ardala admonishes Kane when Rogers becomes loopy, although Rogers himself doesn't mind as he feels the euphoric effects of the drug.
* After leaving Rogers in the medical bay, Ardala and Kane discuss Rogers statements as they walk ''Draconia''{{'|s}} corridors. Ardala informs Kane that the [[United States of America]] was an empire on Earth centuries ago, with Kane replying that her tutors received their money's worth. Ardala replies that, as Kane is from Earth, he should know better than her. After the brief sparring, Ardala relates that she believes Rogers' story as the spacecraft, clothing and his mannerisms make sense in that context.
* Kane presents his thought that Rogers is a spy placed in their path by the [[Federal Directorate]], in order to gain their confidence in some manner and allow him the opportunity to search their ship for weapons. Ardala disputes this theory, but Kane quickly reminds her that they couldn't allow Rogers free reign, and she concedes that he should dispose with Rogers as he deems fit.
* Tigerman accompanies Ardala back to her chambers, while Kane plans his next move.
* In the hangar bay, a drugged and discombobulated Rogers is transported back to his craft by a gurney; Kane has him disconnected from the anti-pain medication, and he informs the captain that he'll be back on his way to Earth very soon. Kane notifies him that ''Ranger 3'' has been serviced and re-programmed to take him home, and Rogers admits that it seems like he hasn't "been there in weeks."
* Rogers believes he's had a great time aboard, and he has a great idea that they'd come along with him to Earth; Kane lets him know that they'll be along in a few days. He voices his belief that this is a dream, and boards ''Ranger 3''.
* As he performs his pre-flight checklist, Rogers tells himself that the "boys in Houston" wouldn't believe this story, and waves good-bye to a stoic Kane.
* ''Ranger 3'' is launched via the [[launch channel]], and Rogers is impressed with the rapid light show.
* On the bridge, Kane informs Ardala that Rogers has presented them the perfect opportunity to test Earth's [[defense shield]]; he re-iterates his belief that Rogers is a spy, and they'll let him through. Of course, a [[microtransmitter]] planted aboard ''Ranger 3'' will allow the Draconians to know the precise path through the shield used by the Earth's military, which will serve as a guide map for [[Draco|her father]]'s fleet.
* Kane challenges Ardala, noting that she seems displeased at the potential fate of Rogers. She deflects, noting that she has the "strangest feeling" that she'll see Rogers again.
* On full burn back to Earth, Rogers begins singing [[w:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[w:My Kind of Town|My Kind of Town]]" over an open communications frequency, intercepted by a [[Delta Section Operative]] monitoring Earth's defenses. As Rogers begins asking for landing instructions from Houston Control, she reports the "signing" to a befuddled [[Supervisor 14]], who has the communications routed to his station.
* As Supervisor 14 hears Rogers' rendition of "[[w:(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey|(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey]]," Rogers segues into another request for a re-entry vector. Believing that he is talking to Mission Control, he tells them to "get off your duffs and give me some info," which leads the Super to reflect that "it practically sounds like a foreign language."
* An alert cuts off any further train of thought, with Rogers' ''Ranger 3'' showing up on the Directorate scopes. With the craft headed directly into the [[planetary defense shield]], Super scrambles the Intercept squadron.
* In the lead fighter of the intercept squadron, Col. [[Wilma Deering]] requests coordinates for the inbound unidentified craft. She then directs the shield to be reduced to 100 miles, so that they may investigate.
|-|
Act 2=
{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|Just wait until the guys at the Cape hear this: Buck Rogers sets down in the middle of Red Square.
|attribution={{buck}} believing that he has been captured by a Russian patrol, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and a squadron of [[Thunderfighter]]s launch to intercept [[Ranger 3|the unidentified craft]].
* [[Supervisor 14]] informs Deering that the target is moving far too slowly and erratically for a conventional spacecraft.
* Deering has the craft visually sighted, and flies by ''Ranger 3'', much to {{buck}}'s confusion. Deering hails the spacecraft, and she and Rogers exchange words, she notes that he is in grave danger as he is heading toward [[planetary defense shield|Earth's defense shield]].
* Per Deering, Rogers takes manual control of ''Ranger 3'' and follows her intercept squadron through the corridor. He believes he has been intercepted by the Russians of the [[w:United Soviet Socialist Republics|United Soviet Socialist Republics]]. As Deering notes that he's doing "just fine," he replies in Russian: "Do svidaniya" ("until next meeting"). Deering does not understand it, and rebukes Rogers when he notes that he was "just trying to be friendly."
* Rogers follows the "Russians," wondering to himself how the "guys at the Cape" will react to his landing in "the middle of Red Square." He sees barren wastes as he heads towards one of the "[[Inner Cities]]" Deering earlier spoke of, and they traverse [[Corridor 10A]] for the incoming vessels.
* After landing, Rogers disembarks from ''Ranger 3'', and is met by a contingent of Defense Directorate security and Col. Deering herself. Deering resists Rogers' attempts at ingratiation, and orders the "barbarian" to be taken for interrogation.
* Twenty-four hours later a barefoot and robed Rogers makes his way around the walls of a sterile white room, attempting to discover a way out. This is interrupted by the arrival of Dr. [[Elias Huer]], whom Rogers questions. Huer notes that Rogers is being studied via electronic means that are painless, and the results of said testing are producing phenomenal data.
* Rogers is informed that the planet is Earth, and that he was returned to nearly the precise landing area as originally programmed. Rogers notes that the city he has seen has no relation to [[Chicago, Illinois]], and Huer notes that "[[Anarchia|there's nothing like Chicago left on Earth]]." To answer any further questions, Huer calls on [[Twiki]] (unseen in the corridor) to bring in Dr. [[Theopolis]], Huer's administrator.
* Rogers is introduced to the two [[ambuquad]]s, with Twiki being assigned to Rogers' as his drone, who shall act as Rogers aide during his debriefing and determination period. Huer also introduces Theopolis, a member of the [[Computer Council]] responsible for, among many things, the environmental control of the city. Theopolis notes that he did "his best," and that tonight's sunset has "a pale hint of mauve," that is "not so deep as an amethyst, but the more subtle burned texture of cinnamon." Following an incredulous comment that ruffles Theopolis, Huer takes Rogers aside and explains the brief history of ambuquads, how Humanity has turned over much of their administration to them, and that their emotional sensitivity makes them different from a mere machine.
* Huer notes that he will return in sixteen hours, after Rogers is done with his debriefing. Roger is even more incredulous, to which Theopolis takes offense and suggests that Rogers take a seat. Theopolis instructs Twiki to set him down on the desk so that he may take a good look at Rogers while Twiki retrieves liquid refreshment for Rogers, who is dehydrated from his ordeal (even though Rogers declines).
* After a discussion, Rogers is told that he is on the Earth of [[2491]] CE. On cue, Twiki returns to see a stunned Rogers, who replies that he'll "have that drink now."
* Twiki replies to this with his first human word, "[[w:L'chaim|L'chaim]]."
|-|
Act 3=
{{quote}}
* Later, Dr. Theopolis meets with Col. Deering an Dr. Huer. Theopolis attempts to convince Deering that Rogers is a "wonderful man," a claim she refuses to accept based on the fact that Earth's defense forces are few. Huer notes that he is a single man, and doubts that he could endanger the survivors of Earth.
* Theopolis disputes Deerings claim that Rogers would attempt to "discredit the treaty with ''[[Draconia]]''," noting that he comes to them a bewildered man.
* On Deering's suggestion, Theopolis suggests that she spends time with Rogers, even though Deering is highly suspicious of Rogers' motives. She declares that she is determined to endure the captain's company until she can expose him, and leaves.
* Theopolis share an observation regarding Deering's uncharacteristic emotionality on anything to Huer, to which he replies: "Nor anyone."
* ''Draconia''{{'|s}} crew is now alerted to "[[condition 90]]" as they enter Earth space, preparing to hover at an altitude of "1,000 [[Terran]] kilometers" from the planet, while [[Kane]] mirthlessly notes that the people of Earth have no idea what is coming to them.
* Dr. Theopolis and Twiki lead Rogers to [[Rogers' Apartment|new accommodations]], which Theopolis assures an astonished Rogers of its being "strictly VIP." Upon being introduced to the [[Slumber Center]], Rogers tries it out and then asks Theopolis if it can be fired up on a more "subtle phrase," before proceeding to introduce him to the [[Centrex audiovisual stimulation center]]. Also voiced activated, Rogers asks for music to be played, which occurs on command.
* Theopolis tells Rogers that the Centrex will allow him to learn about the world as it exists, including the latest fashions, entertainments, and information. Rogers then moves over to a red [[dining monolith]], and summons a fold-down table and seat following his button-mashing, all the while disbelieving that a "full colonel" will be giving him a full tour of the city and the motives of the two quads.
* As Rogers sits at the table, Theopolis realizes during the course of conversation that there are personality conflicts between Rogers and Deering, and leaves to make arrangements for Rogers' tour.
* Later, Rogers and Deering meet up on a building's overlook, and Rogers apologizes for his behavior. He attempts to learn more about the [[holocaust]], but Deering says she can't, and the discussion segues into the present. He finds out about [[Anarchia]], as well as the reason for the negotiations with Princess [[Ardala]] and the [[Draconian Empire]]—pirates have choked off the Earth's supply lines, as they are reliant on external food and water sources. In return for landing privileges on Earth, the Draconians pledge to protect these vital supply lines.
* Rogers asks to see his ship, a request that Deering obliges. Rogers looks over the ship, asking about the damage he sustained, noting that the [[cordite]] has yet to oxidize—and surmises that he was somehow intercepted and returned to Earth for reasons he professes ignorance of. Deering bristles at Rogers' recommendations on searching Ardala's ship before it lands, while Rogers retorts that his "generation didn't know what they were doing either" when it came to taking care of their world.
* With his curiosity unassuaged, Rogers attempts to elicit information from the Centrex regarding Anarchia. Much to Rogers' chagrin, Theopolis appears (upon Twiki) and notes that information on Anarchia is classified. After discussing Rogers interest in learning about the remains of his old world first hand, Theopolis resigns himself to the logic that Rogers will find a way to get there. Theopolis suggests they venture out to Anarchia in the morning, as going out at night is dangerous—even Defense Directorate forces do not venture out at night—after they are rested. Rogers uses the Slumber Center for the first time, immediately falling asleep despite his anxieties, and the quads rest upon a bean-style chair in Rogers' living area.
|-|
Act 4=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|At first I felt he was guilty and then...
|Dr. Theopolis|You're being subjective in your evaluation of {{buck|Buck Rogers}}. I, on the other hand, support him for very practical reasons.
|Dr. Elias Huer|''[Dr. [[Elias Huer]] pipes in]'' And what are they?
|Dr. Theopolis|''[Dr. [[Theopolis]] replies]'' I'm convinced of one thing: our friend Captain Rogers has indeed met the Princess [[Ardala]] and has been aboard [[Draconia|the Draconian flagship]]. His descriptions are too precise to be the guesswork of a pirate.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] are presented with the [[microtransmitter]] recovered from ''[[Ranger 3]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}}, [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] leave [[New Chicago]] and venture out into [[Anarchia]]—more specifically the ruins of [[Chicago, Illinois]]—the following morning. As they enter deeper into the city, Rogers suggests that the [[ambuquad]]s go back, but they elect to stick with him, suggesting that they'd better hurry before nightfall.
* As night falls, mutants with disfigured faces watch from ruins of buildings as the trio make their way towards [[State Street]]. As the sound of pipes and other objects hitting things echoes through the seemingly vacant city, Theopolis tells Rogers of the mutants that reside in Anarchia. He further says that they are more interested in the quads than humans, for the quads would be used—in one form or another—in the "black market."
* Rogers comes across a street sign for State Street, and uses it to get his bearings; he soon sprints towards a different direction, and Twiki is instructed to follow.
* Rogers comes across a cemetery with surviving headstones and grave markers. He runs and jumps around to various markers, with Twiki and Theopolis lagging behind.
* Rogers finally comes across the marker he seeks, realizing the fate of his [[Edna Rogers|mother]], [[James Rogers|father]], [[Frank Rogers|brother]] and [[Marilyn Rogers|sister]]. After Twiki and Theopolis arrive at his side, Rogers observes that there is no date, leading Theopolis to explain that after the start of the conflict all civilization and systems broke down, with time becoming meaningless as any survivors faced the resultant ravages of starvation, disease and death.
* A horde of mutants follow the trio to the cemetery, and trio prepare for the inevitable fight when a [[landcraft]] opens fire on the horde. The horde disperses, and the landcraft stops, with [[Earth Defense Directorate]] soldiers—lead by Col. [[Wilma Deering]]—piling out to establish a perimeter.
* Deering approaches Rogers, noting that their pursuit of him comes at some personal risk. After an argument, Rogers attempts to leave after he declares that he is not finished his explorations. Deering has him stunned.
* Returning to [[New Chicago]], Deering enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, where Theopolis and Twiki are also waiting. Huer informs her of the [[microtransmitter]] discovered on ''[[Ranger 3]]'', and that it had been attached to the ship's navigational equipment, revealing their sensitive transit corridors through Earth's [[planetary defense shield]]. Both Huer and Deering surmise that Rogers was indeed working for the pirates menacing their important supply lines, but Theopolis offers a defense of Rogers for practical reasons, noting that his descriptions of Princess [[Ardala]] and ''[[Draconia]]'' are too precise. Theopolis also disputes the suggestion that Rogers was told of these facts by the pirates, for he believes that the pirates would never have survived such an encounter to provide this information.
* Aboard ''Draconia'', Ardala luxuriates in her bath as [[Kane]] enters. He informs her about Rogers fate, noting that he was intercepted and escorted through the defense shield—and that the microtransmitter has worked, for they now have the location of the secret shield corridors. He notes that the device was found, and also notes that once the humans allow them to land, that they'll be able to destroy the shield from the inside. This will allow [[Draco]]'s forces to seize and plunder the planet with impunity. Ardala asks if the Earthlings would be suspicious when Rogers tells them of his encounter with the Draconians, a question quickly answered: Kane declares that it does not matter, as Rogers is "as good as dead."
* Rogers awaits in a room with Twiki and Theopolis, who assure him that they are on his side. Rogers appreciates the gesture, particularly when Twiki puts his hand on Rogers' shoulder.
* Rogers is presented to the [[Computer Council]] for trial, with Huer and Deering accompanying other officials in observing the proceedings. At this trial, Councilor [[Apol]] presents the [[Federal Directorate]]'s case during the final proceedings: Rogers is a traitor who has sold out his own kind, while Theopolis defends Rogers as an innocent man who was used as a pawn by some unknown force. Rogers makes his own statement before judgment is passed, and Theopolis assures him that the Council will have no logical choice but to find Rogers innocent.
* Theopolis is proven alone in aforesaid belief, as the Council finds him guilty. Said Council sentences him for immediate [[termination]], and he is lead away by Defense Directorate security.
|-|
Act 5=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|But no, if I'd met so dashing a young captain, I'm sure I would've remembered vividly. ''[to Rogers]'' I don't believe we've had the pleasure.
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you're mistaken, Princess. ''[goes to kiss her hand, kisses it, then offers]'' I never forget a knuckle.
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after being introduced by [[Wilma Deering]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, and explains that they've been fools, for they had the perfect test of {{buck}}'s innocence in their grasp: the [[Draconians]] themselves. Deering shares her plan with Huer, and they agree to send an honor guard to ''[[Draconia]]'' (with Rogers in their contingent) to not only verify Rogers' story, but to do some reconnaissance as well.
* Huer presents this new plan to the [[Computer Council]] and, despite Councilor [[Apol]]'s objections, the remaining councilors agree with the plan.
* Deering visits Rogers in his confinement cell, where she tells Rogers that he would have the chance to prove his story. Despite his facetiousness, where he informs Deering that he doesn't believe that the Earth Directorate will not be around to carry out his [[termination]] sentence, he comes to accept the plan to prove his innocence.
* Rogers and Deering fly with a squadron from the [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] towards ''Draconia''. Rogers is instructed to not touch the controls, and let the [[auto-flight]] do the work of flying. She tells Rogers that a third of their forces have been lost on this [[vector]] to pirates.
* After Rogers comments that he wishes he brought something to read, a wingman in the squadron informs Deering that they have a visual of the ship Deering detects at vector 401. She notes that for them to have visual confirmation, the ship must be gigantic: it's ''Draconia''.
* In [[Ardala]]'s chamber aboard ''Draconia'', [[Kane]] informs Ardala of the [[Defense Directorate]]'s request to board their ship on the pretense of being a Directorate special envoy. Kane tells Ardala that he doesn't know what they have in mind, and that they've given the Draconians plenty of warning. Kane surmises they they wish to investigate their ship, and notes that there's nothing in evidence to betray their true objectives. An intrigued Ardala agrees to let the special envoy board, and orders the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" to be launched to arrange a surprise for the envoy.
* The Third Force squadron lands aboard ''Draconia'' and are met by Ardala in her standard royal attire, who [[Kane]] introduces to the envoy as "daughter of [[Draco]], Conqueror of Space, Warlord of [[Astrium]], Ruler of the [[Draconian Realm]]." Deering introduces herself, and introduces Rogers as someone they may have already met. Ardala feigns ignorance with great aplomb, and Rogers diplomatically retorts that she is mistaken, for he "never forgets a knuckle." He goes on to describe various facets of "inner chambers," including Ardala's high-necked collar.
* Kane interjects and asks the purpose of their visit, but before they can further discuss, a ''Draconian'' crew member announces via the intercom system that they are [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|under attack by a force of pirates]]. The Third Force's fighters scramble, but before they do so Kane admonishes Deering for their ineptitude in bidding them safe conduct, and assures them that they'll "all perish together."
* After launching, the Third Force's pilots make use of their [[combat computer]]s, with Rogers attempting to help his fellow pilots by calling out the enemy locations and actions using Air Force terminology. However, this language difference, combined with Deerings repeated admonishments, lead various pilots—from [[Wrather]] to [[Weatherly]]—to fall deftly into the sights of the "pirates" and thus to their destruction.
* Fed up with the losses, he brings his [[Thunderfighter]] to manual control and begins "dishing out" what the Third Force has been taking, single-handedly destroying the pirate squadron. Only he and Deering survive, and Deering reluctantly thanks him; they do the only thing they can do and head back to Earth.
* The two fighters return to [[New Chicago]]'s hangar, where Deering and Rogers discuss what transpired in the battle. Rogers suggests that the Directorate get rid of whomever programs their defense tactics, and a prideful Deering changes the subject, noting that Ardala denies Rogers' story and, thus, has no choice but to arrest him pending a new hearing.
* As Rogers walks away, she threatens to shoot him. He reminds her that he has nowhere to go, as his home is 500 years away. He tells her to get her act together, and leaves the conversation.
* Still in the hangar bay, Deering is approached by Dr. [[Theopolis]] (via [[Twiki]]), who asks after Rogers. After replying in the affirmative, Theopolis informs her of the [[Computer Council]]'s formal requests from Ardala—who feels that he single-handed saved their "unarmed" vessel—and wishes for his presence at the banquet. Already hurt and angry, she lashes out at Theopolis, declaring that she does not care for Ardala's feelings on the matter that transpired.
* As ''Draconia'' continues its approach to Earth, Ardala is yet again visited by [[Kane]] in her chambers. She bristles at his use of "my princess" during her greeting to her, and Kane goes on to discuss his thoughts on their "partnership." He declares that it his her desires that he serves, and that he wishes to see that one day she'll sit on her father's throne as "Queen of all the empire."
* She tells him to conserve his strength, for tomorrow she will conquer Earth—Kane corrects her in his reply that ''they'' will conquer Earth, and then makes his leave.
|-|
Act 6=
{{quote
|Dr. Elias Huer|Citizens of the [[Inner City]], may I have your attention, please? At this profound moment in our history, we see hovering in the skies above us an alien vessel. [[Draconia|Military spacecraft, a ship of war.]] This war machine comes to us stripped of all weaponry, completely unharmed, a shining symbol of peace. Lasting peace and great good will between the people of [[Earth]] and the [[Draconian Realm]]. ''[audience applauds, subsiding into]'' And we welcome the Draconian Trade Delegation under the leadership of her Royal Highness, Crown Princess of the Realm, [[Ardala]].
|attribution=Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s speech, welcoming Princess [[Ardala]] and her "trade delegation", {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* In orbit, Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]] leaves ''[[Draconia]]'' for [[Earth]].
* In a foyer to the Grand Ballroom, within a building known as the [[Palace of Mirrors]]<ref>This name comes from the script, and is used as a [[BW:TERM|descriptive term]].</ref>, {{buck}} is in [[Uniforms of the Defense Directorate#Formal Dress Uniform|full dress uniform]], talking to Dr. [[Theopolis]] (carried by [[Twiki]], as per usual). Rogers voices his concerns on being invited to the function, particularly as no one believes his story. Theopolis notes that his presence was requested by the princess herself, and he dryly replies that he'd like to have a word with her alone. Theopolis takes this at its face, and notes that such a meeting is unlikely, as he's only a captain — and not a commissioned one at that.
* As Rogers formulates a plan, he asks what they have for a headache, and Theopolis orders Twiki to get Rogers a relaxant. Before leaving, Theopolis tells Rogers that they do not want to keep the delegation waiting, and they proceed to enter the Grand Ballroom.
* In the Ballroom, guests and dignitaries of the [[Inner City]] are regaled with an introduction by Dr. [[Elias Huer]], who notes that the great warship above-''Draconia''—comes to them as a token of peace, stripped of all weapons and a symbol of the peace to be brokered between the Draconians and the Earth Directorate. He introduces Ardala, who sashays into the ballroom in a revealing royal bikini outfit with decorative horns. In her delegation are [[Kane]], carrying a large sword-like object across his belly, as well as her entourage including [[Tigerman]], her bodyguard. As she makes it to the floor, Kane hands her the sword-like object—a [[digital scroll]]—whose words appear in the clear lucite body.
* She offers greetings and a gift from King [[Draco]] himself, the King's own flagship, ''Draconia'', which she claims is filled with the latest technology and advancements of the Realm to symbolize the new era of prosperity. During this declaration, [[Wilma Deering]] exchanges a glance with Rogers, attempting to gauge his reaction.
* The audience applauds this overture, and Huer declares the commencement of festivities.
* Seated on a throne to the back of the room, the Earthlings dance a [[ball dance]] before Ardala while various dignitaries make their introductions before her. However, Ardala keeps on eyeing Rogers, who is also a spectator to the dancing.
* Twiki returns with the relaxant, which Theopolis warns should only be taken one at a time as its effects are strong; he tucks the vial in his dress belt. While doing so, he asks Twiki for a red rose, despite the inquiries of Theopolis which go unanswered. Twiki heads off while the dance continues.
* Deering approaches Rogers, asking how he likes the dance presentation. He asks if the dance came from "daddy's world" (the Draconian Realm), and Deering suggests that he avoid the use of the term "daddy" to describe the "greatest leader the world has ever known." Rogers replies with a word of cation regarding "Greeks bearing gifts," which is a reference that, along with the [[w:Trojan horse|]], also escapes Deering's understanding. Rogers muses that he came from a time that was "hopelessly paranoid," and makes his way towards Ardala.
* Twiki returns with a red rose on a pillow, which Theopolis notes will make everyone else "look ridiculous" as no one else has done so. Rogers directs Twiki to accompany him, as they're next to see Ardala.
* Kane watches with hidden contempt as Rogers makes his introduction to Ardala, who thanks him for saving them from "those horrible privateers." Rogers replies that there are those on Earth who also believe him to be a privateer, ostensively due to her denial of their first encounter. Ardala asks if that angers him, but Dr. Theopolis intercedes before Rogers can answer.
* Theopolis is hushed and Rogers hands her the rose that Twiki holds upon a pillow, presented as a gift from Rogers to her. She asks after the "charming little friend," who prompts Theopolis to introduce Twiki, and Rogers to also introduce Theopolis, noting that he is the ''ex-officio'' member of the [[Computer Council]].
* Rogers asks Ardala for a dance, which prompts Kane to rebuke Rogers' advance--but is deftly thwarted by Ardala. She and Rogers hit the dance floor to participate in the ball dance, as Deering seethes from the edge of the dance floor and Tigerman watches, ready to pounce for his pound of flesh should anything go awry. As Ardala and Rogers dance, however he notes that he's not up on the "latest dance steps," prompting Ardala to offer an opportunity to change the beat a bit, as it is "her party."
* Rogers goes to the musician and gets them to play some "rock and roll" with a disco tempo, after an explanation on "feeling the music" and "letting himself go." As he starts to dance to the musician's beats, an intrigued Ardala asks what he is doing. He notes that it is called "gettin down," and goads her into joining him as they "get down and boogie." As the confused and bemused dancers watch the action, Twiki approaches Deering and Theopolis points out that "it's expressive"—she replies in the negative, for she is disgusted. Twiki then goes to the dance floor to "get down."
* After a conversation where Rogers relays his predicament on Earth, Ardala propositions Rogers to join her.
* Kane himself returns to the Grand Ballroom, displeased at the showmanship on the dance floor, and brazenly intercedes that some of the ministers would like a few minutes. She doesn't want to go, but Kane sternly reminds her that business of the Realm comes first, and that if she's not willing to perform her duties, there are 29 other sisters in waiting that would.
* Ardala relents, and bids farewell to Rogers, telling him that her private launch leaves at midnight.
* In a side room, Rogers passes by a contemplative Deering. She stops him and propositions him, saying that she'd "like to be his friend," and then goes on to haphazardly elucidate on her being "mixed up" and believing that he had been a spy, et cetera. They share a kiss, and as they do so Rogers looks as his time piece. After she propositions him for a more intimate encounter, he suavely ducks her advance and leaves. After she challenges his rebuke, he replies, more formally, that they'll get back into this later. Deering returns to her seething.
|-|
Act 7=
{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Those are warships out there. That means the treaty is a hoax, but we can do one last service for our country: we can deal with {{buck|Captain Rogers}}.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] comes across the "pirate ships" in ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch bay, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}} boards Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]], and offers her two drinks while singing ''Your My Kind of Town''. [[Tigerman]] is confused and begins to growl, prompting Ardala to ward him off. As they enjoy each other's company, [[Twiki]] with Dr. [[Theopolis]] have followed Rogers per their orders; Twiki attempts to leave the freezer unit in the back of the cabin, as he claims it is too cold, but Theopolis tells him they must stay hidden until they board ''[[Draconia]]''—even though Twiki's [[microdisk]]s are "turning blue."
* On [[Earth]], Dr. [[Elias Huer]] informs Col. [[Wilma Deering]] that Rogers cannot be found. She angrily notes that what does one expect of a "primitive." Huer leaves Deering to her emotions, where she tearfully yet angrily reaffirms her belief that Rogers is a traitor.
* Rogers and Ardala go to [[Ardala's chamber|her chambers]], with Tigerman waiting outside. She begins to get more comfortable, and Rogers prepares drinks for them both, slipping a relaxant into her drink. She returns with seemingly fewer bits of clothing, and she begins to elucidate on her desires, how Rogers fits into them (being a "real man") and goes into her life story and desires. After a time, she asks for the drink Rogers' prepared, and begins to bed him. However, Rogers is able to escape her carnal desires, and is even able to thwart Tigerman with his [[Draconian pistol|own gun]], while Twiki and Theopolis attempt to find Rogers as they hide and evade the [[Draconian soldier]]s aboard.
* Rogers moves Tigerman's stunned bulk out of sight, and makes his way to ''Draconia''{{'|s}} landing bay. He discovers the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" being serviced by Draconian soldiers, and surmises that the treaty is a hoax. He lures a guard with some whistling from the musical notes of ''Your My Kind of Town'', and is able to knock out that guard after he leaves the flight line to investigate the noise. Rogers now has a disguise.
* [[Kane]] walks by Ardala's chambers, finding the guard absent. He pulls a guard off to the side and they blast their way into the room, after Ardala discovers that Tigerman is in her bed, instead of Rogers. Despite her instance that Tigerman be put to death, Kane countermands the order and has Tigerman taken away for questioning. Kane and Ardala exchange recriminations.
* Rogers puts on his newly acquired Draconian helmet, and proceeds to put bombs in the engine exhaust ports of various Hatchet fighters.
* An embarrassed Ardala orders Kane to begin the attack at once. Despite Kane's insistence that they cannot proceed without her father's forces for support, Kane follows her order after being called spineless. She also orders that Rogers be found.
* As Rogers continues his sabotage, Twiki and Theopolis come across the pirate fighters, and see Rogers in the uniform of the enemy, surmising that not only is the Draconian treaty is a hoax but Rogers is a spy. Theopolis tells Twiki that they can only do one thing in the service of their country, and that is to kill the traitor, Captain Rogers.
* With only six minutes before the attack commences, Rogers goes to acquire more bombs for his sabotage. He is stopped as Twiki disarms Rogers and uses Rogers' own weapon against him. After some conversation, Theopolis and Twiki are convinced of Rogers' motives, and they go to find a communications station. Rogers continues his sabotage, while Theopolis and Twiki come across a communications station. Theopolis guides Twiki through causing a short-circuit, forcing the operator to abandon his post so that Twiki and Theopolis can commandeer the station, with 80 seconds to go until the attack launches.
* With 60 seconds remaining, Theopolis orders Twiki to tune into the [[Earth Directorate emergency channel]], which Deering answers. Theopolis informs her that the Draconians are armed and to dispatch all available squadrons. Deering contacts Huer, who agrees to launch the squadrons.
|-|
Act 8=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|You always use that sense of humor of yours to avoid feeling pain. Doesn't always help, does it?
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you know the answer to that.
|Dr. Elias Huer|Yes, I would imagine you wake up every night with some sort of pain, and you probably always will. But there's nothing any of us can do about it. There is something, however, that you can do about it.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] reflect on Rogers' transition into the 25th century, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* 20 seconds away from ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[Draconia's Attack on Earth|assault on Earth]], [[Kane]] assumes his post on ''Draconia''{{'|s}} bridge and orders his crew to battlestations and fighters to prepare for launch.
* As each individual second is counted down from the 10 second mark, Rogers watches from the flight line's side line, mock-saluting a [[Draconian soldier|pilot]] as he enters his [[Hatchet fighter]].
* Thrust into space via [[launch channel]]s, the Hatchet fighters begin to launch, only to explode as they leave the tubes—once their pilots activate their engines to operate under their own power. Other ships begin to explode even before they launch, causing havoc in the [[launch bay]]. Kane is informed of this "impossible" happening, as Rogers works his magic to sabotage additional fighters.
* With the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] squadrons in orbit and en route to intercept, Deering orders the [[Thunderfighter]] pilots to attack the bombers as they launch, with the primary target being ''Draconia'' herself.
* A pilot advises that there are no bombers to attack, as they explode immediately following their deployment. While Kane furiously and continually orders fighters to be dispatched, Deering advises her fellow pilots to eschew the use of [[combat computer]]s while engaging the enemy fighters.
* Deering's fellow pilots are able to now better handle the fighters, while Rogers continues to sabotage the fighters from the inside of the bay. However, he is stopped by [[Tigerman]], who taps him on the back and engages him in fisticuffs. As Rogers handiwork continues to explode about the bay, Rogers is able to somehow cause Tigerman pain and, while distracted, takes a [[Draconian bomb]] nearby, tucks it under Tigerman's belt (from the back) and kicks him away. An explosion occurs off screen, and Rogers continues his sabotage.
* Deering orders that the fighters focus solely on ''Draconia''. With the battle lost, Kane seeks out Princess [[Ardala]], whose disheveled form arises from the floor of her smoke-filled, debris-strewn chambers. Kane admonishes her, saying that the only reason he came back for her is so that she can answer to [[Draco|her father]] for their failure, and drags her to an [[Ardala's launch|escape craft]].
* With the ship heavily damaged, Deering orders all fighters away from ''Draconia''{{'|s}} estimated explosion radius. While doing so, Theopolis contacts Deering and notifies her that Rogers was the one who arranged for the exploding enemy fighters. Corrected in her erroneous assessment of his loyalties, Deering resolves to rescue Rogers, Theopolis and Twiki before ''Draconia'' explodes, making way to the surviving bay.
* Rogers is buried under debris, and awakens from his brief unconsciousness. The ambuquad duo arrives and extract Rogers from the debris pinning him down, telling him that Deering is coming to get them.
* Deering enters the burning landing bay, and the trio of saboteurs make way to Deering's [[Thunderfighter]], cramming into the back pilot's position.
* The ship launches, ''Draconia'' explodes, and Ardala and Kane flee the scene, whittling away the pastime by trading insults and recriminations, ending in a decisive comment from Ardala regarding Kane's manhood in comparison to Rogers'.
* Flying back to Earth, Deering tells Rogers that they owe him more than an apology, and the discussion veers to the Ardala. Even Theopolis notes that the head wear was "attractive." Twiki peers out the starboard window to see [[Ardala's launch]] escaping, which elicits an "uh oh" from the ambuquad drone.
* After a time, Rogers begins settling into his [[Rogers' apartment|apartment]] in [[New Chicago]], painting a smiley face in yellow paint on the [[dining monolith]]. Twiki (sans Theopolis) arrives carrying a cardboard box of various antiques and 20th century replicas, notably a large pepper mill, which is set upon a dining room table with a red-and-white checkered picnic table cover.
* Dr. Huer and Deering, in a teal green casual catsuit uniform, arrives to see how Rogers is settling in.
* The conversation turns to "fixing up" places, which prompts Huer to asks Twiki to leave as they wish to discuss Directorate business. After Twiki departs, they sit at a redesigned living room area, complete with couch and a wood table. After discussing Rogers' feelings of loss, Huer presents Rogers with another means of helping to adjust: working with the [[Defense Directorate]] as an agent working for peace and order against the myriad of threats in the universe.
* Rogers admits that he isn't ready for that, as he doesn't want to put down roots only to have them ripped away from him. They understand, and Huer restates that not only will they endeavor to keep in touch with Rogers, but there just might be enough situations in the universe to pique Rogers' interest so that he can join them informally in an ad-hoc arrangement. Deering coyly notes that they wouldn't want Rogers to get bored.
* Huer points out the tree near the door, and asks about its purpose. In the course of the conversation, Rogers comments that the various plants and antiques, some of which were provided by Dr. [[Julius]] at the [[Archives]], while others were constructed by Twiki based on sketches and other information Rogers furnishes to the ambuquad. All these additions give the apartment a "nice, warm, homey feeling," which neither Huer nor Deering admit to liking.
|-|
</tabber>

==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Awakening, Part II - Title screencap .png|thumb|right|300px|"Awakening, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
* The opening two-hour episode is basically the feature film [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'']] re-edited, with new footage to lead into the TV series. While there are subtle edits to tone down sexual innuendos (Twiki's quip of his "ball bearings" "turning blue" in the freezer aboard [[Ardala's launch]]), abrasive language, and an "act of violence" ([[Tigerman]]'s kick to the gonads by Rogers during the final act), other scenes are either removed entirely. Of particular note was [[Joseph Wiseman]]'s brief appearance as King [[Draco]], which was completely edited out of the broadcast, although Wiseman returned to the series as [[Carl Morphus]] in "[[Vegas in Space]]."
* The broadcast version of "Awakening" was released on DVD in 2013 as an extra on the Season 2 re-release. Over the years, fans have claimed of a missing scene in which Dr. Theopolis shows Rogers footage of [[World War III]]—in which civilization was destroyed—explains the causes of its destruction, and refers to "[[Anarchia]]" (the 25th-century name for the ruins of the old world, including [[Chicago, Illinois]]). This scene allegedly takes place during the 16 hours Rogers spends in the room with Dr. Theopolis, although no evidence of the scene — either in scripts, novelizations, or even as video materials released over the years — exists to corroborate this allegation.
* Originally aired over the course of a 2-hour slot (the episode itself clocks in at 01:37:30), but has been formatted as two episodes to air in 1-hour slots (each episode clocks in at approximately 47 minutes in length) in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one full-length episode is an official recognition of this episode being a singular offering.
* The first part of the episode streamed available for free on the NBC website is missing several parts from the original aired episode:
** The conversation between [[Supervisor 14]] and the [[Delta Section Operative]],
** The additions from [[Rogers' apartment]] except the part related to [[Anarchia]],
** The argumentation in charge from the [[Computer Council]] and the defense from Dr. [[Theopolis]] during Buck Rogers' trial.
* The titles and episodic credits differ from future installments, particularly with the use of white instead of a yellow color for the typeface.
* The end scene, featuring Dr. Huer's and Col. Deering's visit to Rogers in [[Rogers' apartment]], was filmed when the show went to series (likely filmed during the production of "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]") given the presence of the smiley face on the [[dining monolith]] and the presence of Deering's more "informal" green-teal jumpsuit.

=== Language ===

* Twiki's first Human word isn't English at all, but Hebrew: ''[[w:l'chaim|l'chaim]]''. L'chaim is a toast "to life," and is said by Twiki after he gives Rogers refreshment during the interview with Dr. Theopolis.
* Human pilots do not understand clock faces, as exemplified by Lt. [[Wrather]]'s lack of understanding of a "bandit" (fighter) coming in from "12 o'clock high" (direction in relation to the ship) during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']]. This is a continuing theme throughout the series, particularly in the episodes "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]" and "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]."
* Rogers' use of [[football]] terminology, such as "[[red-dogging]]," would later come to a head in "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]."

=== History ===

* Rogers' quip about "Greeks bearing gifts" is a nod to the [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] from the [[w:Trojan War|Trojan War]]. The offering of ''[[Draconia]]'' as a smorgasbord of the latest in technology for the humans reminds {{buck}} of this, although this lesson is lost to the sands of time as far as 25th century humanity was concerned.
* The [[United States of America]] is known to [[Kane]] and [[Ardala]], and the [[Federal Directorate]] seems to have patterned itself much after American and Western culture by the use of names, locations, and other concepts.

=== Continuity ===

==== Doctor Theopolis ====

* On additional scenes inside [[Buck's apartment]], Dr. [[Theopolis]] is not voiced by [[Eric Server]] but by another uncredited voice actor.

==== Tigerman ====

* [[Tigerman]] is clearly performed by two different people for reasons not explained on the screen. Up until Tigerman is removed from [[Ardala's chamber]], Tigerman is played by [[Duke Butler]]. In the final scene between Tigerman and Rogers on ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} flight deck, [[H.B. Haggerty]]'s Tigerman appears.
* The scene where Rogers kicks Haggerty's Tigerman in the gonads is clumsily excised, and so the audience is left with an impression that he somehow succumbs to pain through a delayed effect of Rogers' attacks.
* While Tigerman is killed by Rogers—who tucks a live [[Draconian bomb]] in Tigerman's belt, which later explodes after Rogers kicks him away (to explode off-camera)—Haggerty's Tigerman reappears in "[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]" and "[[Ardala Returns]]."

== Analysis ==

* Beyond Earth's reliance on extra-terrestrial sources for food and water, Terrans have likely had help rebuilding by extraterrestrial forces and so it is entirely possible that extra-terrestrial forces have guided humanity's rebuilding. Later installments, such as "[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]" show that Earth has been visited after the events of [[World War III]] with the abduction of child prodigy [[Hieronymus Fox]] while inside his [[cryo tube]].
* The events of the Holocaust are left deliberately vague, but are later visited with some considerable depth in "[[Testimony of a Traitor]]". There are nods to Russians by Rogers' himself during [[Wilma Deering]]'s interception of ''[[Ranger 3]]'', although the instigators are never stated in the series' run.
* Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s note on personal data being readily available on every living person on Earth, not only to the Directorate but also to their enemies, eerily mirrors the privacy concerns regarding personal data prevalent in the 21st century. There are some outliers to this, including [[Rafael Argus]] in "[[The Plot to Kill a City]]," with limited information available on the assassin.
* Huer also notes that Rogers is an anomaly, having literally come from nowhere—as Earth's history is all bust lost to time—and that he seems to be immune to the issues of personal data being readily available. However, what of the data already collected during Rogers' intense intake process following his recovery by the Defense Directorate? Would that information already be available in other databanks and information repositories, or was it somehow compartmentalized?
* Rogers is fairly well known to both the Draconians and the Defense Directorate at this point, given Rogers' involvement in the whole affair—mostly beyond his control-which leaves to question what other threats exist. Many of these threats are touched upon in the series, ranging from criminal organizations to renegade governments, and even entertainment producers. Thus, Rogers continued existence as an "unknown quality" to the Directorate's enemies has a feasibility limit.

== Questions ==

=== Regarding Earth ===

* Aren't the shield borders adaptable, given that the shield's distance from the Earth is demonstratively alterable itself?
* How far reaching is the influence of the [[Federal Directorate]]?
* What sort of "black market" exists in [[Anarchia]]?
* How do the mutants and inhabitants of Anarchia sustain their number, given all food and water are provided by off-world sources?
* With the prevalence of habitable worlds in the galaxy, why do the humans not leave Earth for those planets whose biospheres are demonstratively sustainable?

=== Regarding Draconian Interests ===

* Why do [[Draco]], [[Ardala]], and [[Kane]] believe Earth worthy of being conquered, considering that its survival is wholly reliant on extra-terrestrial support?
* Why do the Draconians look like humans?
* Why don't the Draconians simply conquer the other planets who are supplying the food and supplies Earth's citizenry requires?

=== Regarding Ardala ===

* If there are 29 other daughters who can service the "needs of the Realm," as [[Kane]] put it, what makes [[Ardala]] special?

=== Regarding Kane ===

* What prompted Kane to defect to the Draconian Empire? What was his role prior to his defection?

==Quotes==

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Col. Wilma Deering ===

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|I would suggest thoroughly searching [[Draconia|her ship]] before you allow it inside your [[defense shield]].
|Col. Wilma Deering|Wrather an insulting way to begin an alliance based on good faith.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Good faith is for bureaucrats and what gets you [[New Chicago|a city with a lid on it]]. I'd go up there armed to the teeth, full squadrons. Otherwise, you'll be sitting ducks.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[bristling]'' For a man whose expertise is ''allegedly'' five centuries old, you seem quite opinionated.
|William "Buck" Rogers|You're right. It's none of my business how you blow up your world. [[World War III|My generation didn't know what they were doing either.]]
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on the impending arrival of ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|No, no. I... I don't like that plan. It worries me.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[annoyed]'' Why?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[facetious]'' Well, you see, I'm scheduled for [[termination]]. If I miss it, I might get into a lot of trouble.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Buck, you are impossible. I'm offering you your life, and you're giving me practical jokes?
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, see, that's the point: are you offering me termination of my termination, or are you just postponing it?
|Col. Wilma Deering|If you can prove that your story is true...
|William "Buck" Rogers|Let's go.
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on visiting ''[[Draconia]]'' to verify Rogers' story, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Theopolis ===

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Well now, what an attractive man you are, Captain Buck Rogers.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Now look, I've been waiting 24 hours to find out where I am, who I am, who you are. Could I have some answers?
|Dr. Theopolis|Certainly Buck, that's why I'm here... to answer your questions.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Great. Let's have it.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, you're Captain Buck Rogers, and according to [[Ranger 3|your ship]]'s log, you left [[Earth]] in [[1987]].
|William "Buck" Rogers|That much I know. Tell me what I don't know.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, if preliminary data holds up, it appears you have returned to Earth [[2491|504 years later]]. ''[Rogers is stunned to silence]'' You are now in the 25th century. ''[Theopolis notices Rogers' condition as [[Twiki]] returns with a liquid refreshment for Rogers]'' Buck? Are you all right, Buck? Did you hear me? Buck?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[still stunned]'' I think I will have that drink now.
|Twiki|''[Rogers takes the drink, and Twiki offers his first human-understandable statement]'' L'chaim.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] answers {{buck}}' questions during Rogers' initial orientation, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== On Ardala ===

{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|We owe you a great deal more than an apology, Buck. Especially me. I confess, I thought the [[Ardala|Princess]] had you beguiled.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, I will say she had the nicest set of... horns... at the ball.
|Dr. Theopolis|Yes, it was an attractive hat.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Theopolis]] on Rogers and Princess [[Ardala]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|Twiki|''[looking out the window while smushing Rogers' face]'' ''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Uh-oh.
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[readjusts Twiki on his lap]'' Eyes forward. You'll get star-sick.
|Twiki|''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Buck, you're my kind of guy.
|attribution=[[Twiki]] and {{buck}} after seeing [[Ardala's launch]] on an escape vector, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Rogers Quotes ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Look, I got attached to a lot of places, a lot of people, a lot of good times in another century, and it was all torn away from me. Now maybe there's no way back to those things I left behind, and then again, [[Jade Box|maybe there is]]. What I'm trying to tell you is, I'm afraid that if I put down roots here, I might have to go through it all again. Thanks, but no thanks.
|attribution={{buck}} to Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s proposition to join the [[Defense Directorate]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Twiki Quotes ===

{{quote
|Twiki|Taxi cab, taxi!
|attribution=[[Twiki]] as he and {{buck}} run to Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Thunderfighter]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

==Cast==
<tabber>
Episode Cast=
 
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[Pamela Hensley]] as Princess [[Ardala]]
*[[Henry Silva]] as [[Kane]]
*[[Duke Butler]] as [[Tigerman]]
*[[H.B. Haggerty]] as [[Tigerman]] (#2)
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Caroline Smith]] as [[Delta Section Operative|Young Woman]]
*[[John Dewey Carter]] as [[Supervisor 14|Supervisor]]
*[[Colleen Kelly]] as Lt. [[Wrather]] (uncredited)
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Tony Epper]] as Drunk (uncredited)
*[[Vic Perrin]] as Voice of ''Draconia'' P.A. Announcer (uncredited)
|-|
Episode Crew=
 
*Directed by Daniel Haller
*Written by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens
*Produced by Richard Caffey, Glen A. Larson, Andrew Mirisch, David G. Phinney and Leslie Stevens
*Music by Stu Phillips
*Cinematography by Frank Beascoechea
*Film Editor - John J. Dumas, David Howe and William Martin
*Casting - Robert D. Edmiston
*Art Director - Paul Peters
*Set Decorator - Richard Reams
*Costume Designer - Jean-Pierre Dorléac
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Production Management=
 
*Jack Cunningham - Unit Production Manager
*Edward D. Markley - Unit Production Manager
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
 
*Phil Bowles - First Assistant Director
*Jerry Sobul - First Assistant Director
*Robert Villar - Second Assistant Director
*Judith Vogelsang - Second Assistant Director
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*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)
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*Peter Berkos - Sound Effects Editor
*John R. Carter - Sound
*Andrew Gilmore - Sound
*William H. Kauch - Dialogue Editor
*Clyde Sorenson - Sound
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*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)
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*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniatures
*Wayne Smith - Miniatures
*Harry Walton - Miniature Department Head (uncredited)
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*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera
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Music Department=
 
*David Kahn - Music Editor
*Stu Phillips - Conductor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
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==References==
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*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533094/ ''Awakening''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-1/3979532 ''Awakening, Part I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-2/3979533 ''Awakening, Part II''] at NBC.com
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New Chicago

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[[File:BR25 - New Chicago During the Day.png|thumb|New Chicago during the day {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.]]

'''New Chicago''' (also referred to as either the '''Inner City''' or one of the '''[[Inner Cities]]''') is one of a number of cities constructed on [[Earth]], after humanity began to recover from the nuclear holocaust of [[1987]] CE. It is located near the vicinity of Chicago, although the ruins of [[Old Chicago]] are known as "[[Anarchia]]."

In [[2491]] CE, New Chicago boasts a population of ten million people {{BR25|The Plot to Kill a City, Part I}}, and is home of the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] and, like other cities, overseen and administrated by the [[Computer Council]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Reliance on Outside Sources ==

Food and water requirements for the city are provided by other planets, as Earth's ecosystem itself is incapable of providing such requirements {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}. The planet [[Vistula]] is known for providing foodstuffs in [[food disc]] form, and food discs poisoned by [[Kaleel]]'s sycophants incapacitates twenty-five thousand people, hitting the Directorate pilot corps the hardest {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

Power needs for New Chicago are provided by a [[Contra-Terrene]] (antimatter) generating plant located in the wasteland, just outside the city {{BR25|The Plot to Kill a City}}.

== Gallery ==

<gallery mode="slideshow">
BR25 - The Outer Wastes and New Chicago.png|New Chicago in the distance surrounded by uninhabitable wastes {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
BR25 - New Chicago at Night.png|[[New Chicago]] at night {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
BR25 - New Chicago Overlook.png|An overlook from the top of a building, overseeing the expansive city of [[New Chicago]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
BR25 - Deering and Rogers Overlook New Chicago.png|[[Wilma Deering]] and {{buck}} on an overlook from the top of a building, overseeing the expansive city of [[New Chicago]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
</gallery>

== Notes ==

* Many close up shots of the buildings of the city, outside of the city paintings, are footage of derelict buildings from [[w:Expo 67|Expo 67]]'s United Kingdom Pavilion<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westland.net/expo67/map-docs/greatbritain.htm|title=Great Britain Pavilion|accessdate=31 January 2021}}</ref>.
* It is unspecified if the population includes [[ambuquad]]s.

== References ==

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Ryma

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|role=Laborer in the [[Governor's Statehouse]]
|actor=[[Brianne Leary]]
|birthplace=[[Vistula]]
|marital status=Romantic relations with [[Regis Saroyan]]
|siblings=At least [[Ryma's brother|1 brother]] (deceased)
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'''Ryma''' is a [[Vistula]]n of the [[Sea of Stone]], and as such is born into a life of slavery under [[Kaleel]]. Early in her life, she is sold to Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]] to serve at the pleasure of those who stay at the [[Governor's Statehouse]], and during this time befriends his son, [[Regis Saroyan]]. Unlike most of the denizens of the Sea of Stone, she is immune to Kaleel's "sorcery," having a keen perception of the actual truths of her existence, and thus joins a loose underground resistance to Kaleel.

During their early years at the Statehouse, Regis and Ryma's relationship blossoms into a romance. Spurred by the ongoing slavery on Vistula and his inability to do anything about it, Regis enrolls in the [[Earth Defense Directorate]]'s cadet corps. This leaves Ryma alone and as equally powerless, for her own people have been gaslit into believing Kaleel is their savior from the victimization by [[Earth]]'s [[Terran]]s.

== Struggle for Vistula ==

In [[2491]] CE, [[Ryma's brother|her brother]] uncovers Kaleel's poisoning of [[food disc]]s meant for [[New Chicago]] at [[Processing Plant 347]], but [[Julio]] has him killed before she is able to learn more, a fact that she is aware of.

Her chance to do something about her people's plight comes in the form of {{buck}}, who accompanies Regis on his return home, with an honor guard consisting of Col. [[Wilma Deering]], Maj. [[Duke Danton]] and Maj. [[Fields]]. Following a banquet celebrating Regis' return, where Rogers defends Ryma after she accidentally spills a drink on him, Ryma is sent to Rogers' lodgings as a comfort woman. It is there that she takes the opportunity to divulge what she knows to Rogers.

Acting on this information, Rogers exits his lodgings to investigates Plant 347 and subsequently is able to uncover the source of the poison, but Ryma's duplicity is discovered by Julio who has her—and Col. Deering, who attempts to intervene—taken to Kaleel's fortress in the Sea of Stone.

Ryma is brought before Kaleel after helping Deering escape following their disembarkment from their shuttle. Kaleel questions her and reveals that she has been blamed for her own brother's death, and that she should be put to death as well. However, Ryma proudly declares that she is not afraid of him, and discovers the Achilles' heel to Kaleel's "[[Kiss of Death]]." Firmly irritated at the display impotence, he has her sent to the pit to die.

Deering's freedom is short lived, and her [[contamination detector]] is used by [[Stella Warden]] to lure Rogers into a trap; despite this, Rogers is able to engineer their escape from the pit, and Ryma encourages the small group of Kaleel's resistance fighters to rise up against Kaleel during the [[Battle of Vistula]].

Ryma is able to help reveal Kaleel for what he really is, and returns to Earth with the Saroyans following Kaleel's defeat. The elder Saroyan realizes that he has been made to look like a fool for many years, and realizes that both his son and Ryma have much to offer in making Vistula a greater world {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

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Eric Server

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'''Eric Server''' (born December 14, 1944) is an American actor who voiced Dr. [[Theopolis]] in the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' TV show.

His later genre appearances included an appearance as the [[MemoryAlpha:Unnamed Bajoran Militia personnel#Bajoran Peace Officer|Bajoran Peace Officer]] in the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episode, "[[MemoryAlpha:The Circle|The Circle]]" (not to be confused with [[The Circle]]).

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Eric Server

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'''Eric Server''' (born December 14, 1944) is an American actor who voiced Dr. [[Theopolis]] in the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' TV show.

After ''Battlestar'', he provided the voice of Dr. Theopolis in the Glen Larson series ''[[w:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' during its first season. His later genre appearances included an appearance as the [[MemoryAlpha:Unnamed Bajoran Militia personnel#Bajoran Peace Officer|Bajoran Peace Officer]] in the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episode, "[[MemoryAlpha:The Circle|The Circle]]" (not to be confused with [[The Circle]]).

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Apol

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{{Character Data
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|name=Apol
|photo=BR25 - Awakening - Councilor Apol.png
|role=Prosecutor on the [[Computer Council]]
|actor=
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{{quote
|Councilor Apol|The State's case is elemental: {{buck|Captain Rogers}} piloted a [[Ranger 3|foreign aircraft through]] our defense network with a [[microtransmitter]] revealing our [[planetary defense shield|secret shield borders]] to our enemies. "What price?" you may ask. "What bounty would Captain Rogers consider just in selling out the human race?" Only his pirate friends can answer. But I submit that, in my opinion, it is the destruction of the treaty with [[Draconian Empire|Draconia]] that they seek at all costs, for its enactment spells their doom.
|attribution=Councilor Apol presents their case against {{buck}} for espionage and treason, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
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Councilor '''Apol''' is a member of the [[Earth]]'s [[Computer Council]] in the 25th century.

In [[2491]] CE, he presents the [[Federal Directorate]]'s case against {{buck}} following the discovery of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard ''[[Ranger 3]]''. Despite Dr. [[Theopolis]]' defense, the Council is unanimous in its decision, which Apol presents: Rogers' immediate termination. A stay of execution is later advocated by Col. [[Wilma Deering]], and presented to the Council by Dr. [[Elias Huer]], which is accepted despite Apol's protest {{BR25|Awakening}}.

== Notes ==

* A subplot depicted in the [[BW:SEPCON|separate continuity]] [[Gold Key]] comic adaptation of the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' film notes that Apol had been the one betraying the human race, as [[Kane]] had been involved with its programming before his defection to the [[Draconian Empire]]. Apol itself is subsequently terminated.

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The Plot to Kill a City, Part I

2021-10-17T18:56:09Z

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{{Infobox episode
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|number=6
|image=File:BR25 - The Plot to Kill a City, Part I - Title screencap.png
|imagewidth=300
|airdate=October 11, 1979
|writer=Alan Brennert
|director=Dick Lowry
|previous=[[Vegas in Space]]
|next=[[The Plot to Kill a City, Part II]]
}}"'''The Plot to Kill a City, Part I'''" is the sixth episode of the 1st season of ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''.

==Plot==
*Coming Soon

==Summary==
Buck's home of New Chicago may be destroyed if the Legion of Death is successful. They plan to self-destruct the city's antimatter/matter reactor in retaliation for an Earth Defense Directorate agent killing in self defense of one of their members. Learning of their plans, Buck is sent out masquerading as an assassin looking to join the group, but he is soon discovered to be an impostor.

==Notes==

* When [[William Rogers|Buck Rogers]] is lifted up telekinecticly by [[Jolen Quince]] we can clearly see two wires attached on Roger's shoulders (Blu-ray version).

==Quotes==

==Cast==

<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*Victor Argo as Rafael Argus
*Sena Ayn Black as Woman
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*Nancy DeCarl as Sherese
*John Furlong as Cop #1
*Seamon Glass as Pirate
*Frank Gorshin as Seton Kellogg
*Anthony James as Varek
*Markie Post as Joella Cameron
*John Quade as Jolen Quince
*Richard Reed as Rowdy #1
*Mitch Reta as Technician
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*James Sloyan as Barnard "Barney" Smith
*Robert Tessier as Marcos
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*Cathey Paine as Voice of Rafael Argus's Ship's Computer (uncredited)
*[[Eric Server]] as Voice of Dr. [[Theopolis]] (uncredited)

|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Dick Lowry
*Written by Alan Brennert
*Produced by Jock Gaynor, Medora Heilbron, Bruce Lansbury, Glen A. Larson, David J. O'Connell and David G. Phinney
*Music by Stu Phillips
*Cinematography by Ben Colman
*Film Editors - John J. Dumas and George Potter
*Casting - Phil Benjamin
*Art Directors - Bill Camden and Paul Peters
*Set Decorator - Joanne MacDougall
*Costume Designer - Sal Anthony

|-|
Production Management=
*Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager

|-|
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Frank Crawford - First Assistant Director
*Gerald T. Olson - Second Assistant Director

|-|
Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)

|-|
Sound Department=
*Earl Crain, Jr. - Sound
*Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor

|-|
Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)

|-|
Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
*Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects

|-|
Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera

|-|
Music Department=
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music
*Herbert D. Woods - Music Editor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

|-|
Additional Crew=
*Alan Brennert - Story Editor
*Anne Collins - Story Consultant
</div>

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==References==

==External link==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533118/ ''The Plot to Kill a City, Part I''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/the-plot-to-kill-a-city-part-1/3979537 ''The Plot to Kill a City, Part I''] at NBC.com

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Flight of the War Witch

2021-08-12T17:50:23Z

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{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=23 & 24
|image=File:BR25 - Flight of the War Witch - Title Screencap.png
|imagewidth=300
|airdate=March 27, 1980
|teleplay=Rob Gilmer<br>Bruce Lansbury
|story=David Chomsky
|director=Larry Stewart
|previous=[[Buck's Duel to the Death]]
|next=[[Time of the Hawk]]
}}"'''Flight of the War Witch'''" is the twenty-third and twenty-fourth episodes of the 1st season of ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''.

==Plot==
{{buck}} enters a space warp that sends him into an alternate universe where he encounters the planet Pendar, a peaceful world under attack by a "war witch" named [[Zarina]]. Matters become further complicated with the arrival of [[Princess Ardala]] on the ''Draconia'', who has brought along [[Wilma Deering|Wilma]] and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] during a temporary truce between her world and [[Earth]]. Buck enlists the aid of both Earth and Draconian forces to save Pendar from the attack of a huge Zaad battlecruiser.

==Synopsis==
Buck journeys through a space warp to another universe. There he discovers the planet Pendar, a peaceful world now threatened with the extinction by the sinister war witch, Zarina (Newmar). The Pendarans enlist the help of both Buck and Princess Ardala. The Draconians have followed Buck through the warp with Wilma and Dr. Huer aboard the ''Draconia''. An unsteady alliance between the terrans and Draconians is formed as Buck prepares to lead a combined fleet of Starfighters and Marauders against the giant Zaad battlecruiser.

==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Flight of the War Witch, Part II - Title screencap.png|thumb|right|300px|"Flight of the War Witch, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
*Originally aired as a 120-minute episode, but has been formatted as two 60-minute episodes in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one double-length episode should make this the official recognition.
*[[memoryalpha:Michael Ansara|Michael Ansara]] is known to [[memoryalpha:Star Trek|''Star Trek'']] fans as the [[memoryalpha:Klingon|Klingon]] warrior [[memoryalpha:Kang|Kang]] from the [[memoryalpha:Star Trek: The Original Series|''Star Trek: The Original Series'']] episode "[[memoryalpha:Day of the Dove (episode)|Day of the Dove]]". Ansara would later go on to reprise the role of Kang in the [[memoryalpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'']] episode "[[memoryalpha:Blood Oath (episode)|Blood Oath]]" and the [[memoryalpha:Star Trek: Voyager|''Star Trek: Voyager'']] episode "[[memoryalpha:Flashback (episode)|Flashback]]".
*[[batman:Julie Newmar|Julie Newmar]] is known to [[batman:Batman|''Batman'']] fans as [[batman:Catwoman (Dozierverse)|Catwoman]] from the [[batman:Batman (1960s series)|1960s TV series of the same title]].

==Quotes==

==Cast==

<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[Pamela Hensley]] as Princess [[Ardala]]
*[[Kelley Miles]] as [[Chandar]]
*[[Donald Petrie]] as [[Kodus]]
*[[Sid Haig]] as [[Spirot]]
*[[Michael Ansara]] as [[Kane]]
*[[Julie Newmar]] as [[Zarina]]
*[[Vera Miles]] as [[Tora]]
*[[Sam Jaffe]] as [[The Keeper]]
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[Tony Carroll]] as [[Pantherman]]
*[[Brent Davis]] as [[Goneril]]
*[[Eric Server]] as Voice of Dr. [[Theopolis]]
*[[Larry Ward]] as First Council Member
*[[Don Maxwell]] as Draconian Soldier
*[[Gary Adler]] as First Security Guard
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Kelli Lessie]] as Council Member (uncredited)
*[[Wesley Pfenning]] as [[Elana]] (uncredited)

|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Larry Stewart
*Teleplay by Rob Gilmer and Bruce Lansbury
*Story by David Chomsky
*Produced by Jock Gaynor, Medora Heilbron, Bruce Lansbury, Glen A. Larson and David J. O'Connell
*Music by J.J. Johnson
*Cinematography by Ben Colman
*Film Editors - Howard B. Anderson and George Potter
*Casting - Simon Ayer
*Art Directors - Fred Luff III and Bill Taliaferro
*Set Decorator - Frank Lombardo
*Costume Designer - Al Lehman

|-|
Production Management=
*Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager
*Charles E. Walker - Unit Production Manager

|-|
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Frank Crawford - First Assistant Director
*David Kahler - Second Assistant Director

|-|
Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)

|-|
Sound Department=
*Earl Crain Jr. - Sound
*Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor

|-|
Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)

|-|
Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
*Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects

|-|
Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera

|-|
Costume and Wardrobe Department=
*Barry Downing - Costume Supervisor: Gil Gerard

|-|
Music Department=
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music
*Herbert D. Woods - Music Editor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

|-|
Additional Crew=
*Rob Gilmer - Story Editor
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==References==

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533100/ ''Flight of the War Witch''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/flight-of-the-war-witch-part-1/3979554 ''Flight of the War Witch, Part I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/flight-of-the-war-witch-part-2/3979555 ''Flight of the War Witch, Part II''] at NBC.com

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[[fr:Épisode:La Sorcière de la guerre]]

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== Summary ==
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Planet of the Slave Girls

2021-08-09T19:15:03Z

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{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=3 & 4
|image=File:BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - Title screencap.png
|imagewidth=300
|airdate=September 27, 1979
|teleplay=Steve Greenberg<br>Aubrey Solomon<br>Anne Collins
|story=Steve Greenberg<br>Aubrey Solomon
|director=Michael Caffey
|previous=[[Awakening]]
|next=[[Vegas in Space]]
}}"'''Planet of the Slave Girls'''" is comprised of both the third and fourth episodes from the 1st season of ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''.

==Synopsis==
The majority of [[Earth]]'s [[Defense Directorate]] pilot corps becomes incapacitated after consuming poisoned [[food disc]]s. Capt. {{buck}}, Col. [[Wilma Deering]], Maj. [[Duke Danton]] and Maj. [[Fields]] fly to the distant planet of the food's origin, [[Vistula]], returning Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]]'s [[Regis Saroyan|son]] there to recover. While on the planet Vistula, they find that [[Kaleel]] has been building up a mass of brainwashed followers alongside a fleet of [[Scorpion fighter]]s in secret, planning to use them against Earth's weakened defense forces in order to conquer the Earth. With Earth's defense force now heavily outnumbered 10-to-1, Danton decides that their only chance is to destroy the attack fleet while Rogers mounts a rescue for Deering, who has become trapped in Kaleel's [[Sea of Stone|mountain fortress]].

==Plot==

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{{quote
|Dr. Elias Huer|His father is [[Tabor Saroyan]], the governor of [[Vistula]]. I suppose I should notify him personally.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Just how serious is his condition?
|Dr. Elias Huer|It's his nerves controlling his voluntary muscles and motor coordination. They're deteriorating, just like all the others.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Others?
|Dr. Elias Huer|Yes. The [[Computer Council]] has ordered that a definitive statement to the general public not be made just yet. But so far here in [[New Chicago]], 25,000 case have been reported.
|Col. Wilma Deering|When did all this start?
|Dr. Elias Huer|Three days ago, while you and {{buck|Buck}} were gone. And another thing: this disease, or whatever it is, has cropped up in other cities on [[Earth]], but here in [[New Chicago]] it's much, much worse... You see, what the Computer Council is trying to keep secret is its effect on our defense squadrons, for they've been hardest hit of all.
|attribution=Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] discuss the condition affecting [[Regis Saroyan]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
}}
* Capt. {{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] perform a training flight run in a [[Thunderfighter]], call sign [[Earth Recon One]], returning to [[Earth]] via [[Stargate 4]]. Rogers feels disoriented after exiting the space warp, and Deering notes that it is a normal reaction to those who've experienced the space warping for the first time.
* After exiting, they come across a [[Defense of Scout Three|pirate attack on a Thunderfighter]] referenced as [[Scout Three]]. Its pilot, a young man named [[Regis Saroyan]], is scared and sick. Over the [[distress channel]], Rogers hears Scout Three's call for assistance.
* Scout Three's leader, Maj. [[Duke Danton]], admonishes Saroyan for lagging behind and instructs him to engage in evasive maneuvers while the rest of the Scout squadron loops back for him.
* From Earth Recon One, Rogers shares his belief that Scout Three won't make it, and Deering agrees with the assessment. Between Rogers' piloting skills and Deering's shooting, they are able to fend off the attack, saving Saroyan at Danton's chagrin. Rogers surveys Scout Three's damage, noting that he sustained a hit on his starboard side.
* After Danton and Rogers get into a verbal tit-for-tat, Danton challenges Rogers to repeat his statements regarding "[[Funk & Wagnalls]]" face-to-face in [[New Chicago]]'s flight bay. Rogers agrees while Deering, recognizing the voice, smirks silently.
* The pilots make their landings, and Danton grills Saroyan, who is clearly clammy and feverish. Rogers is quick to note this, and catches Saroyan before he face-plants into the hangar floor.
* After Saroyan is taken away to the [[Directorate clinic]], Danton identifies Rogers as being the one who interfered with a Directorate training mission. Before they get further into it, Deering arrives. Danton corrects himself after calling her by her first name, and in the ensuing conversation she confirms that Rogers had her permission to interfere
* After Deering formally introduces Rogers to the chagrined Danton, the conversation switches the subject to Rogers' status as a member of the Defense Directorate. Deering makes the suggestion that Rogers head up one of Danton's defense-technique training sessions, and after Danton becomes incredulous at the suggestion, Deering's tone shifts: she orders Danton to introduce Rogers to his class, so that he may instruct them on 20th century battle strategy.
* After Deering is told Regis Saroyan's name by Danton, she leaves. Further exacerbating the tension, Rogers stops Deering after he reminds her of drinks at [[Rogers' apartment|his place]] at 1900 hours, she replies jocularly in the affirmative: "You know something, Buck Rogers? I'll be there."
* Rogers leaves the flight hangar after sharing a final, rhetorical question: "She's some kind of woman, isn't she?" Frustrated at being emasculated, Danton slaps a boom needle of Saroyan's fighter.
* Deering and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] visit a feverish and delirious Regis Saroyan in his medical room. Huer shares with her that Saroyan's father, [[Tabor Saroyan]], is the governor of [[Vistula]] and notes that he'll contact the governor personally regarding his son's condition. Deering learns that other persons have been affected over the course of the last three days that Deering and Rogers were gone. Over 25,000 people in [[New Chicago]] have been affected, including cases cropping up in other cities. Most of all, the [[Computer Council]] has held off on a public announcement due to the more damning fact: the sickness has hit the Defense Directorate's pilot corps the hardest out of any other group.
* After Deering asks if the sickness might be a deliberate action from an unknown party, Huer brings her to the [[Science Directorate]], introducing her to Dr. [[Mallory]], his assistant [[Stella Warden]] and the [[ambuquad]] [[Carl]]. A haughty Carl retorts that it also finds Huer "less than memorable," obliquely noting that Huer introduced them last.
* Mallory reveals that, while an antidote to the poison has not been found, they have found the source of the poison, and have devised a means to test for it. To Huer's surprise, the source of the poison are [[food disc]]s, consumed daily by millions of Terrans. Deering questions how such a thing is possible, as food production and distribution is highly regulated by the [[Food Directorate]] to prevent such things, and Mallory does not have an answer for that. The poisoned individuals, while not deceased and thus have a modicum of health, have not fully recovered.
* An exuberantly optimistic Mallory notes that with Carl's help they'll be able to find a remedy and return the pilots to full functioning ability in no time.
[[File:BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - Rogers Tackles Danton.png|thumb|Dr. [[Theopolis]]: "Two grown men fighting. How disgusting."]]
* Meanwhile, Rogers lectures a class of Defense Directorate cadets, noting the use of [[football]] in battle strategies. Danton comedically eggs Rogers on while his own cadets giggle and display incredulous immaturity during the lecture. Despite Rogers approach, the lecture degrades into a physical altercation that upheaves the lecture room, following examples of "sacking the quarterback," "clipping" and other types of tackles.
* Summoned by the commotion that could be heard in an adjoining corridor, Dr. [[Theopolis]] and [[Twiki]] make their way into the room to see Danton have the final word—dismissing his cadets after ordering them to report to the hangar at 0800 the next morning—after tackling Rogers and forcing him into a rack of helmets, pinning Rogers underneath its bulk.
* After Danton and his cadets disperse, Dr. Theopolis reacts to the display: "Two grown men fighting. How disgusting." As Rogers extricates himself from under the rack, he meekly explains that he was giving a demonstration.
{{clear}}
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Act 2=
{{quote
|Kaleel|So, you must ready yourselves, my friends! Your moment is at hand! No longer shall you live in a [[Sea of Stone]], while others reap the benefits of our world's lush glory! No longer shall you work to feed the people of distant planets while your own sons and daughters go hungry! Soon you will descend upon the [[Earth]] like meteors, like fire, and consume them with the flames of your righteous anger. The only ones who can stop us are those enemies among us. Those who are weak and faithless. Those who do not believe, those who attack me out of fear and jealousy. These are our enemies. Every moment you tolerate their presence among us is a moment lost for you, and your children, and your children's children!
|attribution=[[Kaleel]] fires up his crowd of sycophantic nomads in the [[Sea of Stone]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
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* In the evening, Dr. [[Mallory]] tells [[Stella Warden]] that [[Carl]] is running a nitrogen breakdown of the poison sample, and while they wait for the results he will go off to take a break. Warden supports this and agrees to watch Carl's readouts in the interim. After Mallory leaves, Warden plants a device inside of one of Carl's compartments, which begins its overload.
* After Warden leaves the premises, Carl calls out for help, and Mallory quickly returns to Carl as he smolders and sparks like a Roman candle. "Too late. Good bye, Mallory." Carl explodes, leaving behind a scorched, smoldering hulk.
* In [[Rogers' apartment]], Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and {{buck}} engage in a [[judo]] lesson. After being flipped over Deering's back and landing on an unpadded floor, Deering quips that she probably shouldn't have asked Rogers to teach her judo so soon after "teaching" 20th century battle strategy. Both laugh and then make their way to Rogers' living room area, where Deering comes across a [[Jennifer|picture of a woman]] and asks about her. Before he can explain further, a message comes in and he stiffly walks to the other side of the room, picking up the call from Dr. [[Elias Huer]].
* Huer asks after Deering, who he understands is there, and they are summoned to Dr. Mallory's lab.
* Huer consoles a despondent Mallory as Deering and Rogers arrive, with Deering seeing Carl's burned-out hulk. Huer explains the situation, as well as Warden's disappearance, and notes that the sabotage has left the Earth "next to defenseless indefinitely." Huer notes that Rogers should excuse himself, as he is not a formal part of the Defense Directorate, and Rogers obliges -- still overhearing the subsequent conversation (as both Deering and Huer intend) regarding the subsequent discovery of all food discs meant for Directorate housing were contaminated, and that all of the contaminated food discs (regardless of where they had been finally processed) all came from [[Vistula]].
* Rogers offers his help, much to Huer's mock surprise, noting that an Earth in the 25th century is better than no Earth at all. Huer then answers Rogers' question about Vistula, noting that it is the source of Earth's vegetable protein. As they leave Mallory's lab, Huer continues to explain the importance of Vistula to Earth.
* En route back to Vistula in a stolen Defense Directorate [[Thunderfighter]], Warden uses her [[subspace radio]] to radio [[Vistula Two]], the mountain headquarters of [[Kaleel]]. Seated in the center command console of the aforementioned headquarters, [[Galen]] responds and Warden tells him to communicate the good news to Kaleel regarding the status of the Defense Directorate.
* In a large cave-like chamber, a white-robed Kaleel preaches to a congregation of nomads, espousing that their time to strike the Earth is soon at hand and that they will pillage the Earth with a righteous fury. He reiterates that Earth and other planets have plundered their resources, while letting the workers and their children–who endlessly toil to make food for other worlds–go hungry.
[[File:BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - The Kiss of Death.png|thumb|[[Kaleel]] to [[Leila's husband]]: "If your heart is good and true, you shall live."]]
* As Galen arrives, Kaleel's sermon turns into outing unbelievers. [[Leila's husband|A man]] casts furtive glances to his wife, [[Leila]], who is fully enthralled with Kaleel. His concern is warranted as Leila publicly declares that her husband speaks ill of Kaleel, sharing his belief in the "dead of night" that Kaleel is the one selling them as slaves and pocketing the money for himself. She feels that her husband is fearful of the future and selfish.
* The outed husband begins to flee, but others in his congregation quickly capture him. Kaleel's hands, now glowing red, angrily declares that the unbeliever not be harmed. As Kaleel makes his way into the congregation towards the unbeliever, he explains that his hands are alight in the [[Touch of Truth]], and are a [[Kiss of God]] that will determine the unbeliever's true motivations: "If your heart is good and true, you shall live."
* Kaleel's finger then touches the fearful, protesting and still-writhing unbeliever, who subsequently dies.
* Amid a rising choir of congregants who chant Kaleel's name, he basks in their adulation and rushes back to the stage. A tearful Leila dismisses her husband's death, and adds her voice to the choir.
* Kaleel enters the command center with Galen in tow, the chanting continuing outside. He orders two of his sycophants that no one is to leave the hall, and that he will address the congregation in a half-hour.
* Galen briefs Kaleel on Warden's report regarding the condition of the Defense Directorate's pilots. Galen is pleased, and notes that they need to cut off its head, Dr. Huer. Galen replies that Warden has arranged Huer's death.
* At night, Huer, Deering and Rogers stroll through a small arboretum, while black-clad assassin deploys their [[assassin's boomerang]] and layers on a liquid that smokes as it is applied to the blade.
* Rogers asks why the [[Tabor Saroyan|governor of Vistula]] would poison [[Regis Saroyan|his own son]], and Huer surmises that Saroyan may very well be unawares of the situation. Deering advocates that they must go to Vistula to investigate, leading both Huer and Deering to ideate calling Saroyan and sending his son back home to Vistula to recuperate with a Directorate honor guard, even though Huer loathes the idea of sending one given the Directorate's depleted pilot corps.
* Rogers becomes intensely suspicious throughout the stretch of discussion, and sights the assassin's whirring boomerang, which the trio duck. He tells Deering and Huer to stay down, while Rogers crouches down in an action pose, slowly crossing the arboretum in order to sight their attacker.
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Act 3=
{{quote
|Stella Warden|[[Regis Saroyan|Saroyan's son]] has arrived. [[Tabor Saroyan|The governor]] has prepared a banquet for the co-pilots who escorted him here.
|Kaleel|The fool has been so helpful to us, he deserves to have a good time. Just so he remains totally ignorant of what's happening right under his nose.
|Stella Warden|He might not. Dr. [[Elias Huer|Huer]] survived the attempt on his life.
|Kaleel|''[Kaleel turns heel, surprised]'' ''What?''
|Stella Warden|It could very well be he knows the poisoned food comes from [[Vistula]] and he's sent these people here as spies.
|Kaleel|Well, if they're staying at the [[Governor's Statehouse|Statehouse]], we needn't worry. Should they stray too near the fire, we'll simply see that it... ''engulfs them''.
|attribution=[[Stella Warden]] and [[Kaleel]] discuss [[Regis Saroyan]]'s arrival and [[Tabor Saroyan]]'s subsequent banquet for the [[Defense Directorate]] honor guard, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}} makes himself a target to their hidden assailant and their [[assassin's boomerang|boomerang]], resulting in the boomerang planting itself into a tree's trunk. The defeated assassin flees as Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] approach the damaged tree trunk, fortunate that they survived the encounter.
* In the morning, a [[sick suit]]ed [[Regis Saroyan]] is conveyed to Rogers' and Deering's [[Thunderfighter]], where they are met by Dr. Huer just after Deering explains the purpose of Saroyan's suit. [[Twiki]] and [[Theopolis]] arrive after being told by Huer that Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]] is expecting their arrival at Vistula.
* Twiki presents two [[contamination detector]] wrist bands that he spent the night assembling, which will allow them to not only detect the poison but also doubles as radio directional finders.
* Huer introduces the two Defense Directorate officers who will round out the honor guard: Maj. [[Fields]] and Maj. [[Duke Danton]], the latter being a person that Huer wryly notes as Rogers having "bumped into" previously. Danton's displeasure is palpable.
* The fighters launch and head to the [[Stargate]] to make their way to [[Vistula]]; Deering and Rogers discuss Danton, and Deering reveals a prior relationship between herself and Danton, to which Rogers notes that "some things never change."
* Danton announces that they're coming up on Vistula, and have been cleared for landing. Deering remarks at some of the sights of Vistula as they make their landing approach, including the [[Sea of Stone]] amongst the verdant and lush nature of the planet.
* [[Kaleel]] paces around his control center when [[Stella Warden]] reports on Regis Saroyan's arrival. Kaleel is pleased, and says that they'll allow Regis' father to throw their banquet, because the "fool has been so helpful" to Kaleel and his effort. Warden informs him that Huer survived the attempt on his life, but Kaleel, while momentarily aghast, says that they needn't worry as long as they stay at the [[Governor's Statehouse]].
* The Directorate honor guard is at the banquet, sitting at a uniquely designed dining table, where Governor Saroyan discusses his joy at the festivities and at his son's return. When asked about the source of the illness, Deering coyly notes that they're investigating the source of the "virus," and that by the time they leave there Dr. Huer will be able to relay additional information to him. Governor Saroyan notes that he won't let them leave until they've had three days of "absolutely royal treatment."
* [[Julio]] eyes Deering after she tells him that they'd enjoy seeing the production facilities, while Regis Saroyan only asks for water from their server, [[Ryma]], as he is still unwell.
* Meanwhile, Governor Saroyan tells his guests that it isn't often that visitors from his home world come to his planet, aside from "boring" systems analysts and the "dreadful" inspectors dispatched by the [[Food Directorate]]. He feels chagrined at that, feeling that he's proven himself after three successive appointments to the role.
* Nothing the hesitation of his guests at partaking in the feast before them, he encourages them to eat up, seeing as it isn't everyday that a full meal is brought in from a place that, according to Julio, is called [[Dionysin]]. Julio heavily notes that the "expense has been budgeted in the governor's salary," particularly as Saroyan himself complains about soy products and notes that he has all of his food brought in from off-Vistula sources. Comforted by this fact for reasons that elude Saroyan, the guests partake in the feast while the conversation segues into the use of human labor instead of [[mobile service module]]s.
* A philosophical argument ensues, with Rogers aghast at the use of slave labor from the Sea of Stone's denizens, even though Saroyan notes that they are sold by one of their own people: Kaleel.
* Ryma is enthralled by this display of support for her people while pouring Rogers' wine, but spills it on him due to this distraction. Saroyan admonishes her and threatens to put her back to the fields as a common laborer, while Rogers protests, saying that people are not machines. Regis Saroyan pipes up, noting that he's told his father something similar in the past. The mood at the banquet grows chilly.
* That evening, Ryma is outside of Rogers' guest quarters while she is observed by a toga-wearing statehouse worker, noting this she presses on the center door panel and the door opens.
* Rogers is bathing in a large bath, with his back turned and singing [[Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[Strangers in the Night]]" to himself. Ryma turns on a nearby music player, alerting Rogers to her presence but is unsurprised at it: "My singing was that bad?"
* Ryma kneels at the stairs to the bath, and whispers that she needs to talk to him, and uses the music to obfuscate their conversation out of an expressed concern of being eavesdropped by her own people. After thanking him, she notes that Saroyan is a fool, and that the only one with any sense in that family is the son, Regis, who has tried to help the nomads for years. Rogers quickly surmises that Ryma has a "[[crush]]" on Regis, and she informs him about [[Ryma's brother|her brother]]'s suspicions and death relating to the events at [[Processing Plant 347]], in addition to the fact that her own people is under Kaleel's spell. She imparts to him that, along with a few others, she immune and is part of a small resistance to Kaleel.
* Rogers leaves by the window, after Ryma tells him that she's "to be his" for the night and that he himself has a "reputation to uphold" as well, welcoming her to stay in the quarters while he's gone.
* Rogers makes his way to 347 and, after a tussle, finds that the poisoning is transferred by the food packaging. He escapes with little fanfare.
* Held by the toga-wearing worker, Ryma is interrogated by Julio, who surmises that she's told Rogers about her brother and the processing plant. Julio orders her to be brought to the shuttle port to take the transport scheduled to leave for the mountain at dawn, but Deering follows and attempts to free her when they reach the banquet hall. While she finds the unlocking mechanism, Julio arrives with a weapon in hand, and declares that Kaleel would be happy to answer any questions she'd have, and expects that she'd reciprocate to such an inquiry as well, before stunning them.
* Rogers returns to his accommodations via the open window, closing it behind him. He finds that Ryma is gone and leaves to search for her.
* The transport leaves for the Sea of Stone as Deering recovers from being stunned. Ryma apologizes for placing her in the predicament, believing that there's no return and that they'll all die at Kaleel's hand. Deering activates the RF transponder on her [[contamination detector]] bracelet.
* Rogers leaves Deering's accommodations when Danton, still in dress uniform, approaches. Rogers motions for Danton to follow him into his quarters, and asks after Deering. Danton tells Rogers that she left the banquet two hours prior, along with everyone else; Danton is then told that both Deering and Ryma have disappeared. Rogers tells Danton that Deering's RF was activated and that Deering is 3 kilometers north-east of the Statehouse.
* Danton wants to go after her, but Rogers notes that a [[subspace]] transmission between Vistula and Earth is likely dangerous and that the poison sample he found needs to be returned to Dr. Huer. Danton agrees, noting he'll get Major Fields and will return in a few minutes.
* The transport to Kaleel's fortress launches and Deering, after they launch, asks about the glow off to the horizon. Ryma notes that when it's half-way to its zenith, they'll be inside Kaleel's mountain.
* Rogers and Fields, now in standard Defense Directorate uniform, walk-and-talk regarding the delivery of the poison sample back to Huer when Danton (too in standard uniform) approaches. Danton communicates his encounter with [[Julio]]'s guard, and says they should leave before the guard awakens. Fields is told to bring the sample to Huer with haste, and to break radio silence only after going through the [[stargate]].
* Fields splits off from the group, wishing the two men luck.
* At daybreak, Ryma notes that they're almost at the fortress.
* Kaleel and Warden enter the command center, with Galen noting that the shuttle is about to dock with Julio's prisoners. Kaleel instructs that they are to be brought to the command center. As Kaleel sits at his throne, Galen relays Julio's note that two of Earth's starfighters have left the spaceport 15 minutes ago. One of the two fighters is following the shuttle, and Galen is told to use his best judgment to deal with the pursuer: Galen will employ the [[power leech]], which pleases Kaleel.
* In Danton's fighter, Rogers notes from the back seat that Deering has stopped moving. Danton asks Rogers if he has a plan after they arrive at their final destination, and Rogers replies in the negative.
* Galen activates the power leech, and Danton finds himself wrestling with the controls as the fighter's engines begin shutting down. Rogers notes that there's more than enough energy being generated to go to the engines, and Danton surmises they've been ensnared by a power leech. Rogers tells Danton to hit the [[retro gravity valve]], which'll slow their descent and allow Danton to hold the ship's nose up. This too is ineffective and they go down into the Sea of Stone, just short of the fortress.
* Galen grins as the ship disappears from the scopes, having apparently crashed. Kaleel is visibly relieved.
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Act 4=
{{Quote
|Toban Saroyan|I don't understand. Where have all of our guests gone? Colonel [[Wilma Deering|Deering]], Major [[Fields]], Major [[Duke Danton|Danton]], even that boorish Captain {{buck|Rogers}}, where have they gone?
|Regis Saroyan|You really don't know what's going on here, do you?
|Toban Saroyan|Hmm?
|Regis Saroyan|I've tried to tell you for years: about [[Kaleel]], the way he exploits the nomads, how he makes them hate the very sound of your name.
|Toban Saroyan|''[holds up a finger]'' Now I have a job to do. And I've always tried to do the best I could.
|Regis Saroyan|We've been through all this before, father. You never listen! Not really. Oh, [[Julio]] you listen to. Julio, whose first loyalty is to Kaleel. But never to me. You never listen to your own son, so finally I gave up trying to make you hear.
|attribution=[[Toban Saroyan]] and his son, [[Regis Saroyan]], rehash an old argument regarding the conditions on [[Vistula]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
}}
* Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]] paces around the empty banquet hall when [[Regis Saroyan|his son]], in dress uniform, approaches. Saroyan is effusive in his questioning about the departure of his guests, even the "boorish {{buck|Captain Rogers}}." A resigned Regis notes that his father is completely oblivious to what's been happening on [[Vistula]], and how [[Kaleel]] has so warped the nomads to loathe the very sound of his father's name. He beseeches his father to open his eyes to what is transpiring, even though it falls upon deaf ears.
* As black, tattered nomads warily approach the wreck of Maj. [[Duke Danton]]'s crashed [[Thunderfighter]], Rogers extricates himself from the wreck. Danton has already left the wreck, resting nearby. They agree to leave the wreck behind and continue on foot, retrieving their [[survival gear]] before they do so, with Rogers noting that they'd look like [[brown-and-serve rolls]] by sunset. Behind a rocky hill, a trio of the nomads watch the crash-landed arrivals from a distance.
* The bound duo of [[Ryma]] and [[Wilma Deering]] are escorted through the halls of the fortress, en route to meet with Kaleel. Ryma tells Deering about the furnace and says her goodbye to Deering, believing that they are doomed.
* As the prisoners are their two guards round the hallway, Deering puts her judo to good use by flipping one of the guards over her shoulder, while Ryma distracts the two fallen guards. Deering eludes them, after ducking in a small room adjacent to preceding hall.
* Now in their golden [[survival suit]]s, Danton and Rogers continue their trek towards Deering's last known location. Danton notes that his suit makes him itch, with Rogers commenting that he's welcome to divest himself of it should he wish sunburn. Danton retorts that Rogers feels "right at home" with his, as he's seen what people in Rogers' century wore, eliciting a comment about the accuracy of the "[[Historical Directorate|half-baked historians]]" and their inability to discern between a cowboy and a traffic cop. Following behind are a quartet of the tattered, black-robed denizens of the [[Sea of Stone]].
* On [[Earth]], [[Twiki]] (under the guidance of Dr. [[Theopolis]]) effect repairs on [[Carl]], while a despondent Dr. [[Mallory]] paces behind them. Twiki and Theopolis have a conversation regarding the expressions that Twiki has adopted from Rogers. After Twiki finishes, Theopolis asks Mallory to send a [[light current]] through Carl's [[higher-level associative circuit]]s. Mallory claims it wouldn't do any good, as they've all been destroyed by [[Stella Warden]]'s sabotage, but Theopolis insists. He does so, but it appears to be ineffectual, and Mallory's attention is now on Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Maj. [[Fields]], who has returned from Vistula with the poison sample Rogers recovered from [[Processing Plant 347]].
* Mallory notes that it is ingenious, and Fields replies that Rogers felt that a concentrated poison sample would assist in an antidote. Mallory replies in the affirmative, but notes that without Carl it does no good at all.
* Carl surprises everyone when he calls Mallory a "self-pitying old goat," and notes that it is nice to see the "ignoramus" again. Mallory's disposition, drastically improved, notes that they'll get to work right away.
* Huer is less positive, noting that their pilots are so few that they could scarcely defend themselves against pirates, much less anything organized, as Kaleel intended. He encourages Mallory to keep him apprised of his progress.
* As Mallory begins manipulating switches on Carl, Theopolis suggests that he and Twiki leave Mallory and Carl to their work. As they exit, Carl thanks Theopolis, to which Twiki indignantly replies with a string of "[[beety]]"s, prompting Theopolis to correct Carl in thanking both him and Twiki. Twiki follows up with another string of "beety"s, with Theopolis giving his observation of the offering as another one of "Buck's colorful phrases."
* As Rogers and Danton continue their trek, Ryma is brought before Kaleel, and is asked why she killed [[Ryma's brother|her brother]]. Kaleel regales her in a tall-tale, citing [[Julio]]'s claim that her brother was found dead after the workers say he went off to meet with her. Realizing she is being gaslighted, she becomes increasingly defiant and realizes that it is setting up how her "disappearance" will also be explained to other nomads.
* Kaleel notes that, as with her brother, there was something wrong with her. They never fit in and, "always different, always complaining, always unhappy." He notes that no one would miss her terribly, and proceeds to unleash the "[[Touch of Truth]]" upon her. Ryma, defiant to the end, unleashes her truth: Kaleel is responsible for everything, including stealing their dreams and taking away all that her people might've been. She notes that he never got to her and is prepared to die.
* Kaleel, his powers visibly flickering in-and-out, angrily notes that the Touch is too good for her, sanctifying her "evil" beliefs even in death, and orders her sent to the furnace.
* Warden, who remains behind after Ryma is taken away, notes that Deering has not yet been found. She notes that there's no need to double the guards at the exits, as she believes that Deering isn't planning to escape, knowing how the Terrans think after working with them for so long a time.
* Deering, now wearing a purple outfit the likes of the workers, clubs a guard who has an unlocking mechanism for her restraints around his neck. She clubs him.
* The guard brings Ryma to the furnace, unshackles her and throws her into the furnace: a natural heating room using a geothermal vent, where she is left to die from thermal exposure.
* Rogers and Danton stop to eat the local cuisine that Rogers has captured and cooked over a small campfire. Danton is less than thrilled, noting that he's never eaten anything that crawled on the ground. Rogers replies that Danton is welcome to eat his [[food pill]]s, assuming that they themselves aren't poisoned. Danton tastes the food, asking Rogers to reminisce about the times he refers to Rogers as a barbarian, noting that he's not taking any of those comments back. He gives Rogers his portion.
* They are subsequently attacked by the nomads, who begin their attack by throwing a grenade via a sling, landing just short of the campfire. Rogers and Danton duck behind the rocks, as the quartet begins raiding their packs. Danton holds Rogers from immediately retaliating, while Rogers attempts to get a zinger in regarding their faces looking like they've been through a meteor shower.
* As the quartet focus their attentions on raiding, Rogers and Danton launch their counteroffensive. After a tussle, the quartet disperses, and the two Terrans bond over their experience. They decide to continue their journey, with Rogers picking up an unused grenade left behind by the party.
* Armed with a pistol and unshackled, Deering makes her way to the vacant command center. She finds it seemingly vacant and proceeds to work on sending out a message, when Warden reveals herself and stops Deering at gunpoint. Warden notes that Earth people are predicable, and goes on to explain that she became a Terran to someday overcome them.
* Kaleel reveals himself as well, noting that the day of overcoming Earth's influence has arrived.
* Rogers and Danton approach Kaleel's mountain, where Rogers assures Danton that Deering is alive, as the [[contamination detector]]s are powered by body heat.
* Danton sees something off in the distance, and they come across a force of [[Scorpion fighter]]s laid out on the open swath of land near the mountain. Rogers and Danton get closer to overlook the assembled force below, with Rogers surmising that this was the second part of Kaleel's "master plan," and the reason why Earth's pilots were deliberately poisoned.
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Act 5=
{{quote
|Kaleel|What will [[Duke Danton|your friend]] do when he returns to [[Earth]], Captain {{buck|Rogers}}? Let's see. You've seen the fleet I've been slowly, patiently building up, and you've no doubt concluded that my plan is to weaken [[Defense Directorate|Earth's defense squadrons]] by poisoning its members, so the planet can be conquered with ease.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Murder seems to be second nature to you. Why didn't you wipe us all out so you can walk into power?
|Kaleel|''[chuckles]'' Mass death would've caused much alarm, attracted too much attention. Dr. [[Elias Huer|Huer]] would have suspected foul play immediately. This way, the gravity of the situation crept up on him. By the time he had an inkling of what was truly happening, it was too late.
|William "Buck" Rogers|That's not the reason. The truth is, you get your kicks out of turning people who should logically hate you into mindless zombies who follow you around shouting your name.
|attribution=[[Kaleel]] and {{buck}} discuss the dastardly nature of Kaleel's plan, {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
}}
* Maj. [[Duke Danton]] and Capt. {{buck}} discuss what can be done to thwart [[Kaleel]]'s plan. Danton believes that only a force can destroy the [[Scorpion fighter]]s, before they launch from [[Vistula]]. Rogers agrees, and Danton lays out his plan of stealing a Scoprion, accelerating to [[translight velocity]] after launching to avoid the [[power leech]], and returning to [[Earth]] to muster up an offense against Kaleel.
* Rogers, in the meantime, stays to rescue [[Wilma Deering]] and they both wish the other luck, having reconciled their differences.
* In the mountain, an alert sounds and [[Galen]] assumes the center console, detecting that someone is stealing one of their ships. Warden leaves some biting questions, noting that no one has survived a forced crash in the desert before.
* Kaleel notes that the escape moves up his timetable for an attack on Earth. Endeavoring to surmise how the Terrans could have come across their fighters, she looks over Deering and sees a glint from her [[contamination detector]] bracelet, hidden by a torn piece of cloth from Deering's jumpsuit. Warden reveals it, surmising that it is a transmitter, even though Kaleel notes that it hardly matters: Deering share [[Ryma]]'s fate and they'll be rulers of the Earth.
* Warden retorts that there were two people in that crash, according to [[Julio]], and the Scorpion fighter can only hold one pilot. The other party, she surmises, is looking for Deering and as such she takes the bracelet in order to set a trap.
* Rogers finds the ground entrance to Kaleel's fortress inside of the mountain, and makes his way into the cave.
* After exiting the [[stargate]], Danton tells Dr. [[Elias Huer]] that, in no uncertain terms, he needs all of the pilots for his plan. Huer resists, noting that the Earth would be totally defenseless, but Danton does not relent: his [[Battle of Vistula|plan for a decisive strike]] is the only thing that could protect the Earth. Huer notes that Dr. [[Mallory]] is a day away from an antidote, but that would be too late, and Huer relents. Dr. [[Theopolis]], who is present, agrees with Danton's strategy. As Huer commits to mustering the last of Earth's fighting forces, [[Twiki]] "[[beety]]"s his inspiration to Theopolis, tells Huer that they'll see him on the [[flight deck]], while also following up with a comment that he must be rubbing off on Twiki.
* Rogers makes his way through the maze of halls, coming across the furnace room (only feeling the heat from the door) before moving onward while Ryma, awash in sweat and heat, suffers.
* Rogers continues onward, falling into Warden's trap and, despite a temporary flight away from the guards, hits an invisible [[force field]] barrier that forces him to the ground, rendering him unconscious.
* Danton makes his way to the flight deck, and asks Huer where the pilots are. Huer notes that they pilots are already assembled: there are six in total, including Maj. [[Fields]] and, lastly, Brigadier [[Gordon]], who has come out of retirement for the mission. Gordon recognizes Danton, as Danton notes that he was instructed by Gordon on [[pulsar cannon]] at the academy [[2476|fifteen years ago]]. Huer notes that none of the other pilots have recovered. Twiki and Theopolis arrive, with Theopolis noting that, as a designer of the [[Thunderfighter]], he is capable of also using it with Twiki's assistance. As such, Theopolis has reprogrammed his inputs to take orders from Danton.
* Danton agrees to take the [[ambuquad]]s along, with Twiki replying, "[[Hot dog]]!"
* Danton dismisses his fellow pilots, noting that they launch in five minutes.
* Warden and a group of guards present Rogers to Kaleel, while Deering is still present off to the side of the room. She apologizes for her accidental role in setting the trap for Rogers, but Rogers is pleased to see her, asking if she is OK. She replies in the affirmative.
* After introductions between Kaleel and Rogers are exchanged, Rogers asks after Ryma. Kaleel jubilantly notes that she's been put to death, and Rogers is restrained by two guards before he can retaliate.
* Kaleel and Rogers discuss the merits of Kaleel's methodical, dastardly plan. Warden interjects saying that the Terrans should be put to death, and after Kaleel assures her that they'll meet the same fate as Ryma, he surmises that Danton will send a force from Earth back to Vistula to destroy the fighters on the ground. However, Kaleel has decided to launch his squadrons early, and while he concedes that his pilots are merely followers, they will be lead by the greatest military mind from Earth itself, [[Galen]].
* With bristling chagrin, Deering notes that they had heard Galen has sold his talents to those who could pay as of [[2484|7 years ago]], but that he disappeared soon thereafter, and the Defense Directorate selfishly believed Galen had died. Galen smugly notes that he instead lives, and will spearhead a surprise against the Earth's remaining forces.
* In [[New Chicago]], Danton orders his squadron to punch in a course for 7X490, which will lead them towards the stargate and onto Vistula. With the other pilots already launched, Twiki celebrates his turn at launching by exclaiming "[[Geronimo]]!"
|-|
Act 6=
{{quote
|Kaleel|The time is now! The time has come for you to [[Battle of Vistula|sail into battle]] and ''be victorious''! [[Earth]] is about to fall victim to its own greed. Soon, you shall meet those who have exploited you for so long, ''and you shall defeat them''! No longer shall you live in caverns and canyons. All Earth's wealth is ''yours for the taking''! Having suffered so long at [[Tabor Saroyan|Saroyan]]'s hand, you ''deserve'' the Earth!
||Kaleel joins the body of the congregation, with [[Galen]] and [[Stella Warden]] behind him.
|Kaleel|''[gestures to Galen]'' Listen to Galen! Do what he says and don't be ''afraid''. Only the ''weak'' are afraid. And as long as I am with you, as long as the [[Kiss of God]] is on your heads, ''you shall '''prevail'''!''
|attribution=[[Kaleel]] riles up his congregation before [[Battle of Vistula|launching his attack]] on [[Earth]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}
}}
* As a loud choir of followers' chant "[[Kaleel]]!" repeatedly, three guards escort [[Wilma Deering]] and {{buck}} to the furnace. Rogers wryly quips that "[[Howdy Doody]] must be taking the stage again." The guards unshackle the two prisoners, and push them into the furnace room. Off to the side [[Ryma]] lies slumped over, and Deering rushes to check on her, relieved that she is still alive.
* "Howdy Doody" takes the stage, rushing to engage his followers while [[Galen]] and [[Stella Warden]] follow him just short of the stage. Kaleel proclaims that "the time is now," and riles them up into a religious fervor before sending them off into battle against their "enemy," the people of [[Earth]].
* The sycophants scream Kaleel's name in repetitious ecstasy, including [[Leila]], and Kaleel's hands glow vibrantly as they are raised in concert with his followers' hands.
* 12 minutes from the [[stargate]], the force heads to Vistula, with starfighter seven (piloted by [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]) lagging behind and out of formation. Maj. [[Duke Danton]] chastises them for lagging behind, and Theopolis acquiesces noting that they'll adjust their course accordingly. Theopolis tells Twiki they've drifted two degrees starboard, and Twiki acknowledges with a "[[roger]]," prompting Twiki -- unawares of the term "roger" -- to ask Twiki "what about Rogers?"
* In the furnace, Rogers surveys his situation and notes the water pipes suspended above them, as well as vents that are out of reach. Deering replies to Rogers inquiry, agreeing with him that they're likely water pipes pumped from underground springs, and that the open air vents lead to other rooms in order to provide heat. He surmises that the pipes are good and strong, and tells Deering of his plan to use the [[25th century cherry bomb]]--pulled from one of the desert nomads after the fight at the campsite--to create enough lift for him to fly up into the air, and grab a pipe to reach the vent. After precariously walking across a lower, crusted-over pipe to the other side of the thermal mud pool, Rogers uses the helmet from the remains of a prisoner, using it to shield himself from the potential explosion as he sets the timer and plants the cherry bomb underneath.
* The timer goes off and he is lifted into the air, grabbing a hold of the pipes nearest to a vent, and makes his way into said vent. He tells Deering to not go anywhere as he'll be right back, and crawls backwards into the depths of the vent. Deering attempts to keep Ryma conscious in the interim.
* Kaleel's pilots, in full battle regalia, make their way to the large open swath of land where the [[Scorpion fighter]]s are staged.
* [[Julio]] arrives at Kaleel's command center, noting that [[Tabor Saroyan]] is ignorant and terribly upset at the sudden, inexplicable departure of the [[Defense Directorate]] honor guard from Earth.
* Kaleel opens up a communication channel to Galen, where Galen ensures both Kaleel and his lieutenants that he'll keep them both informed and entertained during the [[Battle of Vistula|battle to come]]. Galen notes that the screen at the center command post will allow them to monitor the battle up until they enter the stargate, beyond which it will be audio transmissions only.
* Galen orders the launch of the Scorpions, and soon they flood the sky. Julio heads out while Kaleel and Warden await their good fortune.
* Two minutes from the stargate, Danton reminds his pilots that they're to refrain from further transmissions after transiting through the stargate, so as to avoid detection. He asks for any questions and there are none.
* Rogers returns with a rope and a large belt/band, handing them down to Deering and Ryma, who have too made it to the other side of the heated thermal mudpool. Ryma is lifted up first, with Deering following.
* Danton instructs his pilots to enter in destination 4807K.
* Deering is lifted out of the furnace room, climbing over Rogers through the air vent. Rogers comments that they should "get out of here," to which a fatigued Deering agrees.
* After exiting [[Stargate 5]], Danton's squadron comes across Kaleel's fighters, which have already been deployed. Theopolis tells Twiki that they've failed, and Twiki "beety"s a comment, to which Theopolis remarks: "For the first time, I agree with you, Twiki."
* Deering and Rogers walk-carry Ryma out of the mountain fortress and into the open. They head towards the overlook where Rogers and Danton sighted the staged fighters, noting that there are only two fighters left. Deering suggests that they use the fighters to warn Danton, and Rogers agrees. After a discussion on fighting for their respective worlds, Ryma stays behind in order to convince the small resistance of nomads, who have been stealing small amounts of weapons and explosives over the last few months, to strike.
* They bid her good luck and proceed to take the Scorpion fighters.
* Danton breaks radio silence to his squadron given the change in their situation. He notes they could run back to Earth, but it would make no difference: they would have to fight Kaleel's armada anyway. Promising that they'll have one big fight on their hands, the [[Battle of Vistula]] begins.
* After launching from Vistula, Rogers tells Deering that she didn't have to take out both of Kaleel's pilots. She attributes the act to enthusiasm, to which Rogers replies that he's "created a monster."
* As Ryma re-enters the fortress, Galen chastises fighters 93 and 94 for going out of formation: the Scorpion fighters reveal themselves as being piloted by Rogers (93) and Deering (94). Rogers replies: "With all due respect, Galen, [[stick it]]." He also goes to irk Warden and Kaleel, after noting that they didn't care for the sauna, and Rogers mocks Warden: "You're so beautiful when you're angry."
* Kaleel is unconcerned as he feels that their escape is inconsequential. Deering notes that Danton's squadron should be on [[vector]] 92.4, and so Rogers opens up communication to Danton. Maj. [[Fields]] believes it could be a trick, and so Danton asks Rogers who "[[The Juice]]" is. Rogers replies that this is a nickname for {{W|O.J. Simpson}}, and summarizes the football player's background, as Rogers told Danton back in the [[Sea of Stone]]. Danton brightens up and tells them to get his "butt in formation." Deering asks if that means her's as well, and Danton stumbles over himself; Twiki communicates to Rogers, leading to his confusion and Theopolis welcoming Rogers home.
* Rogers explains the situation, and notes that Galen is the only one of consequence: if they can "[[sack the quarterback]]," the attack force would be in disarray and disperse. Danton recalls the earlier lecture, and notes that Rogers will be the one doing the "[[red dogging]]." Danton orders the squadron to listen to Rogers.
* In Kaleel's command center, he mocks the Earth's offensive potential, noting their low numbers and placing his full faith in their overwhelming numbers, and in Galen.
* The [[Thunderfighter]]s begin opening fire and strike right down the middle of the squadron. Warden notes that the Earthers fight like "madmen," and Kaleel becomes concerned enough to order her to prepare his personal cruiser.
* Ryma, hidden near Kaleel's throne alcove, overhears this to her pleasure.
* Rogers tells Danton to watch his 2 [[o'clock]], and Danton takes out the fighter. Theopolis asks for help, as they are being pursued; Brigadier [[Gordon]] dispatches the pursuers. Rogers compliments him on his "double teaming," and Gordon makes his introduction. Rogers asks if they had met elsewhere, and Gordon notes that they hadn't, as they're from "different times."
* Ryma makes it to her small resistance cell, ultimately convincing them that the time to move is now, as the bulk of Kaleel's forces are otherwise engaged (and losing the battle) with Kaleel uncertain. They agree and begin their strike.
* Warden returns noting that the personal craft is ready, and both watch the screen with rapt attention.
* Twiki takes out a fighter, declaring: "Eat lead, sucker." Theopolis voices his confusion relating to the accuracy of the statement in relation to the [[pulsar cannon]] fire.
* As the Scorpion fighters are in disarray, Danton notes that they are successful in making a hole to the quarterback. Rogers takes the opening, and Galen angrily accepts the challenge. Rogers and Galen fire at each other, and Galen is destroyed in a barrage of pulsar cannon fire.
* In the command center, Kaleel screams out Galen's name angrily, and Warden notes that their fighter squadron is fracturing. Dismayed, Kaleel leaves the center to head to his cruiser, with Warden following.
* Danton's fighter squadron regroups, with Rogers receiving congratulations on his 20th century battle strategy. Thankful, he then asks Gordon where he "learned to shoot like that," and Gordon replies that "he was doing that sort of thing" since before Rogers' birth. After Gordon assures him that he "knows so," Rogers tells the squadron that they have cleaning to do "downstairs" on Vistula, and head towards the planet.
* Kaleel and Warden run into a wounded guard in a hallway, and the guard informs Galen that Ryma and others have used stolen weapons and explosives against them. Before crumpling to the floor, the guard tells Kaleel that the resistance group is coming for him, leaving Kaleel to wonder how it all went wrong.
* Kaleel and Warden run through the corridor and into the chamber where Kaleel typically preached in the past. He is stopped by Rogers, Deering, with Ryma and her people soon descending upon the two.
* In a last ditch effort to instill fear, he declares Rogers a dead man and attempts to use the [[Kiss of God]] upon his enemy. Ryma declares that Kaleel's power is impotent against those who do not believe in him, and Rogers surmises that even those who hated Kaleel feared him. Kaleel's power dissipates, and both Kaleel and Warden are captured. As the two are taken away, Rogers quips that he knows where they can get a good lawyer.
* Back in [[New Chicago]], the Saroyans, Ryma, Danton, Deering, Twiki, Theopolis and Rogers are assembled in Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office. [[Tabor Saroyan]], in a state of disbelief, notes that he will hand his resignation to the [[Food Directorate]]. After a discussion following [[Regis Saroyan]]'s declaration that his father is doing the same thing he's always done, both son and future daughter-in-law commit to helping Tabor Saroyan right the issues on Vistula. Huer supports this course of action, believing that the planet is now in very good hands.
* Deering, Rogers and Danton leave Huer's office, with Rogers noting that he feels like celebrating and asks Deering if she has any plans. She replies that she does -- with Danton. Rogers is brought aback by this admission, but Danton encourages Rogers to join them, and they continue down the corridor.
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==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls, Part II - Title screencap.png|thumb|right|300px|"Planet of the Slave Girls, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
*Originally aired as a 120-minute episode, but has been formatted as two 60-minute episodes in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one double-length episode should make this the official recognition.
* In the scenes where Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] visit [[Regis Saroyan]], and later when they make their way to Dr. [[Mallory]]'s lab, Deering is wearing a gold wrist watch on her left wrist, over her uniform's sleeve. This fleeting appearance of the 20th century-looking timepiece is never explained, particularly as it is distinctly out-of-place with her entire uniform. It suggests that this is either a costuming error, or part of a sub-plot that was either reshot or discarded during production.
* The use of guest star stunt casting, in the form of [[Buster Crabbe]] as Brigadier [[Gordon]] and [[Jack Palance]] as [[Kaleel]] for this installment, would continue throughout [[Season 1]].
* Recalling former officers from retirement, in the way of Brigadier Gordon, to tackle a threat against Earth would be a key story point in "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]."
* Some footage from [[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|''Battlestar Galactica'']] has been reused in this episode: at 43 minutes, the door that opens to release the transport shuttle with [[Wilma Deering]] and [[Ryma]] is the same seen by [[bsgwiki:Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[bsgwiki:Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] in the episode "[[bsgwiki:Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]".

=== Ships ===

* This episode introduces the four-seater [[Thunderfighter]], which would act as a form of fighter/shuttle throughout [[Season 1]].
* Also introduced is the [[Scorpion fighter]], which would primarily be used as an enemy vessel throughout Season 1.
* A myriad of incorrect ship placements and re-used special effects fills this episode, which are referenced in the [[Errata#Planet of the Slave Girls|Eratta document]].

=== Buck's Past ===

* [[Jennifer|Rogers' fiancée]], whose picture is seen handled by [[Wilma Deering]] and referenced following her [[Judo]] lesson, would be better fleshed out as a major plot point in "[[A Dream of Jennifer]]."

== Analysis ==

* Earth's reliance on outside sources for vital supplies is an Achilles' heel that is continually exploited by enemies.
* The fact that [[Earth]] has little knowledge of slavery (or indentured servitude) is discordant with facts around this episode, particularly when it seems abundant in the galaxy. It is not only exemplified by the subjects of the [[Draconian Empire]], such as [[Ardala]]'s [[handmaiden]]s, but other direct examples of it exists in various later episodes. For instance:
** [[Amos Armat]] is known for slave trafficking, according to [[Marla Landers]] {{BR25|Vegas in Space}}.
** The [[Ruathan]] envoy Mr. [[DeBronin]] (an [[ambuquad]]) is conveyed by his human subject, Mr. [[Karsh]], in much the same way [[Twiki]] conveys Dr. [[Theopolis]] {{BR25|Planet of the Amazon Women}}.
** The [[Zantia]]n [[Prime Minister]] and her hired gun, [[Cassius Thorne]], deal with slave trading of men in order to deal with a depletion of the male population since the [[Ruathan-Zantian Conflict]] of [[2489]] CE.
** The illegal arms dealer [[Roxanne Trent]] uses Terran slave labor in the form of the deaf-mute [[Alicia]], and goes to note that the only reason Alicia is still "employed" by Trent is because the Terran labor market is depressed {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.
* The fact that Earth has a [[planetary defense shield]] is clearly ignored, as a force of starfighters -- even numbering 100 -- could be easily repelled by the shield, which is why [[Kane]] and Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Trojan horse]] gambit with ''[[Draconia]]'' had been so vital in "[[Awakening]]." With the shield in play, it would be more sensible to strike at Earth's weakest point: the supply fighters. Kaleel's pilots, lead by Galen, would use the fighter force to harass Earth's supply lines, which would be virtually unprotected due to the poisoning of Defense Directorate's pilot corps.
* [[Carl]] continues the tradition of unique, abrasive personalities in relation to their human counterparts, in the same vein as Councilor [[Apol]] and Mr. [[DeBronin]].

== Questions ==

=== Kaleel ===

* How did [[Kaleel]] come by his powers?
* Is Kaleel truly of the [[Sea of Stone]], or is he an off-worlder?
* From what sources did Kaleel acquire his cache of weapons and [[Scorpion fighter]]s?

=== Julio ===

* What happened to [[Julio]]?
* What did Julio wish to speak to Kaleel about prior to the [[Battle of Vistula]]?

=== Earth ===

* What is [[Galen]]'s story? What were his aspirations against the [[Earth Defense Directorate]]?
* How did the [[Food Directorate]] not know of Kaleel and the slave labor, particularly as there have been 3 successive appointments of [[Tabor Saroyan]]?

=== Vistula ===

* Where is Saroyan's family in all of this? What of Saroyan's wife? Do they have other children?
* Were the desert nomads {{Buck}} and [[Duke Danton]] encountered in the [[Sea of Stone]] ostracized by [[Kaleel]] and his followers?

=== Miscellaneous ===

* Where did [[Wilma Deering]] get the gold wrist watch she carries, which seems out of place for her uniform?

==Quotes==

=== [[Duke Danton]] and {{buck}} ===

{{quote
|Rogers | If you call that interference, there's something wrong with your [[Funk & Wagnalls]].
|Danton | I don't know what you mean by that, but how'd you like to repeat that in the [[flight hangar]]?
|Rogers | I'd love to.
|attribution= Captain [[William Rogers]] and Major [[Duke Danton]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}} }}

{{quote
|Major Duke Danton|So you're Buck Rogers, huh?
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Since the day I was born.
||''Danton addresses Deering, who is standing next to Rogers.''
|Major Duke Danton| I beg your pardon, Colonel, but, uh, he's no captain.
|Colonel Wilma Deering|That's not quite true, Duke. While Buck has formally declined to join the [[Defense Directorate]], he does help us out on occasion.
||''Danton addresses Rogers.''
|Major Duke Danton|"Declined to join"? Now, why would a big, brave hotshot like yourself do something like that?
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|''[Rogers replies matter-of-factly]'' I didn't think I'd like the company.
|attribution= Major [[Duke Danton]], Captain [[William Rogers]] and Colonel [[Wilma Deering]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}} }}

{{quote
|Major Duke Danton| Well, we'd better get on our survival gear on.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Yeah. Otherwise, we'll look like a couple of [[brown-and-serve rolls]] at sunset.
|attribution=[[Duke Danton]] and {{buck}} after being forced down into the [[Sea of Stone]] by a [[power leech]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Major Duke Danton| This thing itches like crazy.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Take it off if you don't mind getting third-degree sunburn.
|Major Duke Danton| You probably feel right at home wearing yours.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| That's right.
|Major Duke Danton| I've seen pictures of people and how they dressed in your time.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Yeah, well, your [[Earth Preservation Society|half-baked 25th-century historians]] got things so messed up, they don't know the difference between a cowboy and a traffic cop.
|attribution=[[Duke Danton]] and {{buck}} head towards Kaleel's fortress, following the signal from [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[contamination detector]], discussing their golden-colored survival suits, {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

=== Brigadier [[Gordon]] and {{buck}} ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Hey, nice double-teaming over there, whoever you are.
|Brigadier Gordon|Gordon's the name. Thanks.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Have we met, Gordon?
|Brigadier Gordon|I don't think so, Captain. We're from different times.
|attribution=Captain [[William Rogers]] and Brigadier [[Gordon]] during the [[Battle of Vistula]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Gordon, where'd you learn to shoot like that?
|Brigadier Gordon|I've been doing that sort of thing since before you were born, Captain.
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|''[surprised]'' You think so, huh?
|Brigadier Gordon|Young man, I ''know'' so.
|attribution=Captain [[William Rogers]] and Brigadier [[Gordon]] during the [[Battle of Vistula]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

=== [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] ===

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis| Careful. Careful. The filament you're soldering is the precise weight and thickness as the one you're replacing. Be careful, Twiki. It was very difficult to make.
|Twiki|Get off my back!
|Dr. Theopolis| I'm not on your back, Twiki. And please concentrate on what you're doing. If anything, I'm on your ''front'', and I can't get off without your help. Where have you been coming up with such expressions?
|Twiki| My good buddy, Buck.
|Dr. Theopolis| I should have known. It's hard to believe that Captain Rogers learned to speak on the same planet as the rest of us.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] and [[Twiki]] as they repair [[Carl]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|We're next, Twiki. ''[the [[launch channel]]'s lights run towards them]'' Here we go.
|Twiki|''[hits the throttle]'' Geronimo!
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] and [[Twiki]] take their first flight into a [[Thunderfighter]] {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Twiki|''[spotting an enemy fighter in his sights]'' Eat lead, sucker!
|Dr. Theopolis|Lead? What lead? Twiki, what ''are'' you talking about?
|attribution=[[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] in a firefight during the [[Battle of Vistula]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

=== {{buck}} and [[Wilma Deering]] ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| You ready?
|Colonel Wilma Deering| Mm-hmm.
||''Deering flips Rogers over her shoulder''
|Colonel Wilma Deering| How's that?
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Fine. Just fine.
|Colonel Wilma Deering| Not too hard?
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| No. Oh, no.
|Colonel Wilma Deering| Maybe I shouldn't have asked you to teach me judo until you'd fully recover from teaching 20th-century battle strategy.
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] in [[Rogers' apartment]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

=== Other Quotes ===

{{Quote
|Carl|I'm in danger! Assistance! Assistance! Danger. I am in danger. Assistance! Somebody come! Please! ''[Dr. [[Mallory]] arrives]'' Too late. Goodbye, Mallory. ''[Carl explodes]''
|attribution=[[Carl]] attempts to attract attention after [[Stella Warden]] plants an explosive device inside of Carl, {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Hey, creep, I bet you wear that mask 'cause your face looks like it's been through a meteor shower!
|attribution={{buck}} as he and [[Duke Danton]] fight off nomads following their crash-landing in the [[Sea of Stone]], {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| If you're listening, [[Kaleel]], the three of us would just like to say we didn't care much for the sauna.
|Stella Warden| That's Rogers!
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers| Ah, [[Stella Warden|Stella]]. You're so beautiful when you're angry.
|attribution={{buck}} after escaping from the pit, {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
}}

==Cast==

<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[David Groh]] as Major [[Duke Danton]]
*[[Roddy McDowall]] as Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]]
*[[Brianne Leary]] as [[Ryma]]
*[[Macdonald Carey]] as Dr. [[Mallory]]
*[[Karen Carlson]] as [[Stella Warden]]
*[[Michael Mullins]] as [[Regis Saroyan]]
*[[Buster Crabbe]] as Brigadier [[Gordon]]
*[[Jack Palance]] as [[Kaleel]]
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[Robert Dowdell]] as [[Galen]]
*[[Sheila Wills]] as Major [[Fields]]
*[[Don Marshall]] as [[Julio]]
*[[Diane Markoff]] as [[Female Pilot]]
*[[June Whitley Taylor]] as [[Leila]] (credited as "Woman")
*[[Borah Silver]] as [[Leila's husband]] (credited as "Husband")
*[[Michael Masters]] as [[Vistula Worker|Worker]]
*[[Don Maxwell]] as [[Kaleel's Guard|Guard]]
*[[Nathaniel Brian Wine]] as Technician
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Eric Server]] as Voice of Dr. [[Theopolis]] (uncredited)

|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Michael Caffey
*Teleplay by Steve Greenberg, Aubrey Solomon and Anne Collins
*Story by Steve Greenberg and Aubrey Solomon
*Produced by Jock Gaynor, Medora Heilbron, Bruce Lansbury, Glen A. Larson, David J. O'Connell and David G. Phinney
*Music by Johnny Harris
*Cinematography by Ben Colman
*Film Editors - Michael Berman and Leon Ortiz-Gil
*Casting - Phil Benjamin
*Art Directors - Fred Luff III and Paul Peters
*Set Decorators - Victor Hugo and Frank Lombardo
*Costume Designer - Sal Anthony

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Production Management=
*Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager

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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Bob Bender - First Assistant Director
*Gerald T. Olson - Second Assistant Director

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Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)

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Sound Department=
*Earl Crain, Jr. - Sound
*Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor

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Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)

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Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
*Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects

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Stunts=
*Bob Bralver - Stunts (uncredited)

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Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera

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Music Department=
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

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Additional Crew=
*Alan Brennert - Story Editor
*Anne Collins - Story Consultant
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==Related Subjects==

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==References==

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533107/ ''Planet of the Slave Girls''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/planet-of-the-slave-girls-part-1/3979534 ''Planet of the Slave Girls, Pat I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/planet-of-the-slave-girls-part-2/3979535 ''Planet of the Slave Girls, Part II''] at NBC.com

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[[fr:Épisode:La Montagne du sorcier]]

Regis Saroyan

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - Regis Saroyan.png
| role=Pilot, [[Earth Defense Directorate]]
| birthplace= [[Vistula]]
| marital status=Romantically involved with [[Ryma]]
| seen=Planet of the Slave Girls
| actor=[[Michael Mullins]]
| species=[[Human]]
| sortkey=Saroyan, Regis
}}

'''Regis Saroyan''' is the son of Governor [[Tabor Saroyan]] from planet [[Vistula]].

Unable to affect any change to the Vistulan political system via his father, he joins the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] to be trained as a pilot in [[2491]] CE. During his training by Major [[Duke Danton]] in their [[Thunderfighter]]s, both he and the Major [[Defense of Scout Three|are attacked by pirates]]' [[Hatchet fighter]]s, themselves quickly dispatched by {{buck}} and Colonel [[Wilma Deering]] following their return via [[Stargate 4]].

As with other EDD pilots, Saroyan falls ill due to the consumption of contaminated [[food disks]], necessitating his return home to Vistula—coincidentally the source of the deliberate contamination—by Danton, Deering, Rogers, and Major [[Fields]].

Saroyan and a Vistulan nomad, [[Ryma]], rekindle their romantic association upon his return, and Saroyan resumes his attempts at freeing the nomads who are under [[Kaleel]]'s spell, despite his father's blissful ignorance of Kaleel's machinations. This reaches to a head after Kaleel is overthrown and Tabor Saroyan attempts to tender his resignation to the [[Food Directorate]], which Regis Saroyan talks him out of; the elder Saroyan realizes that he's always listened to [[Julio]], Kaleel's sycophantic stooge, and elects to begin listening to his son and new daughter-in-law-to-be, Ryma {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

{{charnav|Vistula|episode1=Planet of the Slave Girls}}

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Awakening

2021-08-09T13:47:19Z

LIMAFOX76: /* Notes */ Notes about the version available on the NBC streaming website

{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=1 & 2
|image=File:BR25 - Awakening - Title screencap.jpg
|imagewidth=300px
|airdate=September 20, 1979
|writer=Glen A. Larson<br>Leslie Stevens
|director=Daniel Haller
|previous={{dash}}
|next=[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]
}}
{{Quote|Narrator|For 500 years, Captain William 'Buck' Rogers has been miraculously preserved, frozen by temperatures beyond imagination. Now, in Earth year 2491, he is rudely awakened by the sinister forces of the Draconian realm.| attribution=Narrator}}

"'''Awakening'''" is the series premiere of ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'', aired as the first and second episodes of its first season. Following the success of the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' film, a television series was commissioned, and the theatrical release edited and retooled to act as the series' pilot.

==Synopsis==
In the year [[1987]], the United States launched the last of [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]'s deep space probes prior to [[World War III]] later that year. On board ''[[Ranger 3]]'' is a lone astronaut, Captain [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]. However, the spaceship has moved from its planned orbit, and instead of being gone a few months, it returns to [[Earth]] 504 years later. Captain Rogers is placed in a deep hibernation by forces beyond his control, and remains frozen at the controls until the year [[2491]]. The ancient lost ship is found perfectly preserved by [[Hatchet fighter|fighter craft]] of the [[Draconian Empire]], who fire on ''Ranger 3'', then tow it to their alien flagship, ''[[Draconia]]''.

After being revived, Rogers meets Princess [[Ardala]] and her ship's commander, [[Kane]]. Although Ardala is supposed to be on her way to Earth on a peace mission, in reality she is preparing to invade the planet, one that has long been the enemy of her race. They use Rogers, who still thinks that his entire alien encounter is nothing but a dream, by sending him ahead to Earth to discover the location of a safe corridor through [[defense shield|Earth's defenses]]. The ploy works because of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard Rogers's ship that sends back messages with the corridor's location.

Rogers finally realizes that he actually has traveled into the future after meeting [[Earth Defense Directorate]]'s Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Elias Huer]], but the [[Computer Council]] considers him to be a traitor when the transmitter is found on board ''Ranger 3''. In an attempt to clear himself of a death sentence and execution, Rogers returns to ''Draconia'' and pretends to join Ardala and her army, in the process learning of the plans to invade Earth. Rogers decides that he must stop the attack, no matter what the odds. As the man from the 20th century prepares to make his move, he is held at gunpoint by [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. Rogers must prove his innocence to the two mechanoids before the attack can be launched.

==Plot==

<tabber>
Act 1=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|One of the king's [[star fortress]]es on its way to [[Earth]] on a peace mission.
|William "Buck" Rogers|On its way ''to'' Earth? You mean you guys aren't... from... You mean, we're not... we're not ''on'' Earth? I'm definitely gonna need that [[aspirin]].
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after the [[Draconians]] revive him, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* A narrator recounts how {{buck}} survives into the 25th century, more specifically the Earth year [[2491]] CE.
* Rogers is "rudely awakened by forces of the [[Draconian realm]]," after a squadron of three [[Hatchet fighter]]s intercepts his ancient shuttle craft, ''[[Ranger 3]]''. The Draconian squadron envelop the antiquity in a [[force field]] and bring it into range of their mothership, ''[[Draconia]]''.
* Rogers is in a medical compartment, revived by Draconian scientists.
* [[Kane]], ''Draconia''{{'|s}} commander, reports to Princess [[Ardala]] on Rogers' miraculous recovery. Ardala demands an audience with the young man, stating that she'll make allowances for Rogers' lack of coherency from the revival process.
* Ardala and Kane question Rogers, who is in a state of disbelief that he is aboard a spaceship, with creatures that are not from Earth. Ardala informs him that they're on a peace mission to Earth aboard one of [[Draco|the king]]'s [[star fortress]]es.
* Rogers attempts to move off his bed, finding that he is dizzy and in pain, seeing [[Tigerman]], Ardala and Kane through blurred. He asks for an [[aspirin]]; Kane surmises that it is an anti-pain medication, which is administered in due course.
* Ardala admonishes Kane when Rogers becomes loopy, although Rogers himself doesn't mind as he feels the euphoric effects of the drug.
* After leaving Rogers in the medical bay, Ardala and Kane discuss Rogers statements as they walk ''Draconia''{{'|s}} corridors. Ardala informs Kane that the [[United States of America]] was an empire on Earth centuries ago, with Kane replying that her tutors received their money's worth. Ardala replies that, as Kane is from Earth, he should know better than her. After the brief sparring, Ardala relates that she believes Rogers' story as the spacecraft, clothing and his mannerisms make sense in that context.
* Kane presents his thought that Rogers is a spy placed in their path by the [[Federal Directorate]], in order to gain their confidence in some manner and allow him the opportunity to search their ship for weapons. Ardala disputes this theory, but Kane quickly reminds her that they couldn't allow Rogers free reign, and she concedes that he should dispose with Rogers as he deems fit.
* Tigerman accompanies Ardala back to her chambers, while Kane plans his next move.
* In the hangar bay, a drugged and discombobulated Rogers is transported back to his craft by a gurney; Kane has him disconnected from the anti-pain medication, and he informs the captain that he'll be back on his way to Earth very soon. Kane notifies him that ''Ranger 3'' has been serviced and re-programmed to take him home, and Rogers admits that it seems like he hasn't "been there in weeks."
* Rogers believes he's had a great time aboard, and he has a great idea that they'd come along with him to Earth; Kane lets him know that they'll be along in a few days. He voices his belief that this is a dream, and boards ''Ranger 3''.
* As he performs his pre-flight checklist, Rogers tells himself that the "boys in Houston" wouldn't believe this story, and waves good-bye to a stoic Kane.
* ''Ranger 3'' is launched via the [[launch channel]], and Rogers is impressed with the rapid light show.
* On the bridge, Kane informs Ardala that Rogers has presented them the perfect opportunity to test Earth's [[defense shield]]; he re-iterates his belief that Rogers is a spy, and they'll let him through. Of course, a [[microtransmitter]] planted aboard ''Ranger 3'' will allow the Draconians to know the precise path through the shield used by the Earth's military, which will serve as a guide map for [[Draco|her father]]'s fleet.
* Kane challenges Ardala, noting that she seems displeased at the potential fate of Rogers. She deflects, noting that she has the "strangest feeling" that she'll see Rogers again.
* On full burn back to Earth, Rogers begins singing [[w:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[w:My Kind of Town|My Kind of Town]]" over an open communications frequency, intercepted by a [[Delta Section Operative]] monitoring Earth's defenses. As Rogers begins asking for landing instructions from Houston Control, she reports the "signing" to a befuddled [[Supervisor 14]], who has the communications routed to his station.
* As Supervisor 14 hears Rogers' rendition of "[[w:(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey|(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey]]," Rogers segues into another request for a re-entry vector. Believing that he is talking to Mission Control, he tells them to "get off your duffs and give me some info," which leads the Super to reflect that "it practically sounds like a foreign language."
* An alert cuts off any further train of thought, with Rogers' ''Ranger 3'' showing up on the Directorate scopes. With the craft headed directly into the [[planetary defense shield]], Super scrambles the Intercept squadron.
* In the lead fighter of the intercept squadron, Col. [[Wilma Deering]] requests coordinates for the inbound unidentified craft. She then directs the shield to be reduced to 100 miles, so that they may investigate.
|-|
Act 2=
{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|Just wait until the guys at the Cape hear this: Buck Rogers sets down in the middle of Red Square.
|attribution={{buck}} believing that he has been captured by a Russian patrol, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and a squadron of [[Thunderfighter]]s launch to intercept [[Ranger 3|the unidentified craft]].
* [[Supervisor 14]] informs Deering that the target is moving far too slowly and erratically for a conventional spacecraft.
* Deering has the craft visually sighted, and flies by ''Ranger 3'', much to {{buck}}'s confusion. Deering hails the spacecraft, and she and Rogers exchange words, she notes that he is in grave danger as he is heading toward [[planetary defense shield|Earth's defense shield]].
* Per Deering, Rogers takes manual control of ''Ranger 3'' and follows her intercept squadron through the corridor. He believes he has been intercepted by the Russians of the [[w:United Soviet Socialist Republics|United Soviet Socialist Republics]]. As Deering notes that he's doing "just fine," he replies in Russian: "Do svidaniya" ("until next meeting"). Deering does not understand it, and rebukes Rogers when he notes that he was "just trying to be friendly."
* Rogers follows the "Russians," wondering to himself how the "guys at the Cape" will react to his landing in "the middle of Red Square." He sees barren wastes as he heads towards one of the "[[Inner Cities]]" Deering earlier spoke of, and they traverse [[Corridor 10A]] for the incoming vessels.
* After landing, Rogers disembarks from ''Ranger 3'', and is met by a contingent of Defense Directorate security and Col. Deering herself. Deering resists Rogers' attempts at ingratiation, and orders the "barbarian" to be taken for interrogation.
* Twenty-four hours later a barefoot and robed Rogers makes his way around the walls of a sterile white room, attempting to discover a way out. This is interrupted by the arrival of Dr. [[Elias Huer]], whom Rogers questions. Huer notes that Rogers is being studied via electronic means that are painless, and the results of said testing are producing phenomenal data.
* Rogers is informed that the planet is Earth, and that he was returned to nearly the precise landing area as originally programmed. Rogers notes that the city he has seen has no relation to [[Chicago, Illinois]], and Huer notes that "[[Anarchia|there's nothing like Chicago left on Earth]]." To answer any further questions, Huer calls on [[Twiki]] (unseen in the corridor) to bring in Dr. [[Theopolis]], Huer's administrator.
* Rogers is introduced to the two [[ambuquad]]s, with Twiki being assigned to Rogers' as his drone, who shall act as Rogers aide during his debriefing and determination period. Huer also introduces Theopolis, a member of the [[Computer Council]] responsible for, among many things, the environmental control of the city. Theopolis notes that he did "his best," and that tonight's sunset has "a pale hint of mauve," that is "not so deep as an amethyst, but the more subtle burned texture of cinnamon." Following an incredulous comment that ruffles Theopolis, Huer takes Rogers aside and explains the brief history of ambuquads, how Humanity has turned over much of their administration to them, and that their emotional sensitivity makes them different from a mere machine.
* Huer notes that he will return in sixteen hours, after Rogers is done with his debriefing. Roger is even more incredulous, to which Theopolis takes offense and suggests that Rogers take a seat. Theopolis instructs Twiki to set him down on the desk so that he may take a good look at Rogers while Twiki retrieves liquid refreshment for Rogers, who is dehydrated from his ordeal (even though Rogers declines).
* After a discussion, Rogers is told that he is on the Earth of [[2491]] CE. On cue, Twiki returns to see a stunned Rogers, who replies that he'll "have that drink now."
* Twiki replies to this with his first human word, "[[w:L'chaim|L'chaim]]."
* Later, Dr. Theopolis meets with Col. Deering an Dr. Huer. Theopolis attempts to convince Deering that Rogers is a "wonderful man," a claim she refuses to accept based on the fact that Earth's defense forces are few. Huer notes that he is a single man, and doubts that he could endanger the survivors of Earth.
* Theopolis disputes Deerings claim that Rogers would attempt to "discredit the treaty with ''[[Draconia]]''," noting that he comes to them a bewildered man.
* On Deering's suggestion, Theopolis suggests that she spends time with Rogers, even though Deering is highly suspicious of Rogers' motives. She declares that she is determined to endure the captain's company until she can expose him, and leaves.
* Theopolis share an observation regarding Deering's uncharacteristic emotionality on anything to Huer, to which he replies: "Nor anyone."
* ''Draconia''{{'|s}} crew is now alerted to "[[condition 90]]" as they enter Earth space, preparing to hover at an altitude of "1,000 [[Terran]] kilometers" from the planet, while [[Kane]] mirthlessly notes that the people of Earth have no idea what is coming to them.
* Dr. Theopolis and Twiki lead Rogers to [[Rogers' Apartment|new accommodations]], which Theopolis assures an astonished Rogers of its being "strictly VIP." Upon being introduced to the [[Slumber Center]], Rogers tries it out and then asks Theopolis if it can be fired up on a more "subtle phrase," before proceeding to introduce him to the [[Centrex audiovisual stimulation center]]. Also voiced activated, Rogers asks for music to be played, which occurs on command.
* Theopolis tells Rogers that the Centrex will allow him to learn about the world as it exists, including the latest fashions, entertainments, and information. Rogers then moves over to a red [[dining monolith]], and summons a fold-down table and seat following his button-mashing, all the while disbelieving that a "full colonel" will be giving him a full tour of the city and the motives of the two quads.
* As Rogers sits at the table, Theopolis realizes during the course of conversation that there are personality conflicts between Rogers and Deering, and leaves to make arrangements for Rogers' tour.
* Later, Rogers and Deering meet up on a building's overlook, and Rogers apologizes for his behavior. He attempts to learn more about the [[holocaust]], but Deering says she can't, and the discussion segues into the present. He finds out about [[Anarchia]], as well as the reason for the negotiations with Princess [[Ardala]] and the [[Draconian Empire]]—pirates have choked off the Earth's supply lines, as they are reliant on external food and water sources. In return for landing privileges on Earth, the Draconians pledge to protect these vital supply lines.
* Rogers asks to see his ship, a request that Deering obliges. Rogers looks over the ship, asking about the damage he sustained, noting that the [[cordite]] has yet to oxidize—and surmises that he was somehow intercepted and returned to Earth for reasons he professes ignorance of. Deering bristles at Rogers' recommendations on searching Ardala's ship before it lands, while Rogers retorts that his "generation didn't know what they were doing either" when it came to taking care of their world.
* With his curiosity unassuaged, Rogers attempts to elicit information from the Centrex regarding Anarchia. Much to Rogers' chagrin, Theopolis appears (upon Twiki) and notes that information on Anarchia is classified. After discussing Rogers interest in learning about the remains of his old world first hand, Theopolis resigns himself to the logic that Rogers will find a way to get there. Theopolis suggests they venture out to Anarchia in the morning, as going out at night is dangerous—even Defense Directorate forces do not venture out at night—after they are rested. Rogers uses the Slumber Center for the first time, immediately falling asleep despite his anxieties, and the quads rest upon a bean-style chair in Rogers' living area.
|-|
Act 3=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|At first I felt he was guilty and then...
|Dr. Theopolis|You're being subjective in your evaluation of {{buck|Buck Rogers}}. I, on the other hand, support him for very practical reasons.
|Dr. Elias Huer|''[Dr. [[Elias Huer]] pipes in]'' And what are they?
|Dr. Theopolis|''[Dr. [[Theopolis]] replies]'' I'm convinced of one thing: our friend Captain Rogers has indeed met the Princess [[Ardala]] and has been aboard [[Draconia|the Draconian flagship]]. His descriptions are too precise to be the guesswork of a pirate.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] are presented with the [[microtransmitter]] recovered from ''[[Ranger 3]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}}, [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] leave [[New Chicago]] and venture out into [[Anarchia]]—more specifically the ruins of [[Chicago, Illinois]]—the following morning. As they enter deeper into the city, Rogers suggests that the [[ambuquad]]s go back, but they elect to stick with him, suggesting that they'd better hurry before nightfall.
* As night falls, mutants with disfigured faces watch from ruins of buildings as the trio make their way towards [[State Street]]. As the sound of pipes and other objects hitting things echoes through the seemingly vacant city, Theopolis tells Rogers of the mutants that reside in Anarchia. He further says that they are more interested in the quads than humans, for the quads would be used—in one form or another—in the "black market."
* Rogers comes across a street sign for State Street, and uses it to get his bearings; he soon sprints towards a different direction, and Twiki is instructed to follow.
* Rogers comes across a cemetery with surviving headstones and grave markers. He runs and jumps around to various markers, with Twiki and Theopolis lagging behind.
* Rogers finally comes across the marker he seeks, realizing the fate of his [[Edna Rogers|mother]], [[James Rogers|father]], [[Frank Rogers|brother]] and [[Marilyn Rogers|sister]]. After Twiki and Theopolis arrive at his side, Rogers observes that there is no date, leading Theopolis to explain that after the start of the conflict all civilization and systems broke down, with time becoming meaningless as any survivors faced the resultant ravages of starvation, disease and death.
* A horde of mutants follow the trio to the cemetery, and trio prepare for the inevitable fight when a [[landcraft]] opens fire on the horde. The horde disperses, and the landcraft stops, with [[Earth Defense Directorate]] soldiers—lead by Col. [[Wilma Deering]]—piling out to establish a perimeter.
* Deering approaches Rogers, noting that their pursuit of him comes at some personal risk. After an argument, Rogers attempts to leave after he declares that he is not finished his explorations. Deering has him stunned.
* Returning to [[New Chicago]], Deering enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, where Theopolis and Twiki are also waiting. Huer informs her of the [[microtransmitter]] discovered on ''[[Ranger 3]]'', and that it had been attached to the ship's navigational equipment, revealing their sensitive transit corridors through Earth's [[planetary defense shield]]. Both Huer and Deering surmise that Rogers was indeed working for the pirates menacing their important supply lines, but Theopolis offers a defense of Rogers for practical reasons, noting that his descriptions of Princess [[Ardala]] and ''[[Draconia]]'' are too precise. Theopolis also disputes the suggestion that Rogers was told of these facts by the pirates, for he believes that the pirates would never have survived such an encounter to provide this information.
* Aboard ''Draconia'', Ardala luxuriates in her bath as [[Kane]] enters. He informs her about Rogers fate, noting that he was intercepted and escorted through the defense shield—and that the microtransmitter has worked, for they now have the location of the secret shield corridors. He notes that the device was found, and also notes that once the humans allow them to land, that they'll be able to destroy the shield from the inside. This will allow [[Draco]]'s forces to seize and plunder the planet with impunity. Ardala asks if the Earthlings would be suspicious when Rogers tells them of his encounter with the Draconians, a question quickly answered: Kane declares that it does not matter, as Rogers is "as good as dead."
* Rogers awaits in a room with Twiki and Theopolis, who assure him that they are on his side. Rogers appreciates the gesture, particularly when Twiki puts his hand on Rogers' shoulder.
* Rogers is presented to the [[Computer Council]] for trial, with Huer and Deering accompanying other officials in observing the proceedings. At this trial, Councilor [[Apol]] presents the [[Federal Directorate]]'s case during the final proceedings: Rogers is a traitor who has sold out his own kind, while Theopolis defends Rogers as an innocent man who was used as a pawn by some unknown force. Rogers makes his own statement before judgment is passed, and Theopolis assures him that the Council will have no logical choice but to find Rogers innocent.
* Theopolis is proven alone in aforesaid belief, as the Council finds him guilty. Said Council sentences him for immediate [[termination]], and he is lead away by Defense Directorate security.
|-|
Act 4=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|But no, if I'd met so dashing a young captain, I'm sure I would've remembered vividly. ''[to Rogers]'' I don't believe we've had the pleasure.
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you're mistaken, Princess. ''[goes to kiss her hand, kisses it, then offers]'' I never forget a knuckle.
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after being introduced by [[Wilma Deering]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, and explains that they've been fools, for they had the perfect test of {{buck}}'s innocence in their grasp: the [[Draconians]] themselves. Deering shares her plan with Huer, and they agree to send an honor guard to ''[[Draconia]]'' (with Rogers in their contingent) to not only verify Rogers' story, but to do some reconnaissance as well.
* Huer presents this new plan to the [[Computer Council]] and, despite Councilor [[Apol]]'s objections, the remaining councilors agree with the plan.
* Deering visits Rogers in his confinement cell, where she tells Rogers that he would have the chance to prove his story. Despite his facetiousness, where he informs Deering that he doesn't believe that the Earth Directorate will not be around to carry out his [[termination]] sentence, he comes to accept the plan to prove his innocence.
* Rogers and Deering fly with a squadron from the [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] towards ''Draconia''. Rogers is instructed to not touch the controls, and let the [[auto-flight]] do the work of flying. She tells Rogers that a third of their forces have been lost on this [[vector]] to pirates.
* After Rogers comments that he wishes he brought something to read, a wingman in the squadron informs Deering that they have a visual of the ship Deering detects at vector 401. She notes that for them to have visual confirmation, the ship must be gigantic: it's ''Draconia''.
* In [[Ardala]]'s chamber aboard ''Draconia'', [[Kane]] informs Ardala of the [[Defense Directorate]]'s request to board their ship on the pretense of being a Directorate special envoy. Kane tells Ardala that he doesn't know what they have in mind, and that they've given the Draconians plenty of warning. Kane surmises they they wish to investigate their ship, and notes that there's nothing in evidence to betray their true objectives. An intrigued Ardala agrees to let the special envoy board, and orders the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" to be launched to arrange a surprise for the envoy.
* The Third Force squadron lands aboard ''Draconia'' and are met by Ardala in her standard royal attire, who [[Kane]] introduces to the envoy as "daughter of [[Draco]], Conqueror of Space, Warlord of [[Astrium]], Ruler of the [[Draconian Realm]]." Deering introduces herself, and introduces Rogers as someone they may have already met. Ardala feigns ignorance with great aplomb, and Rogers diplomatically retorts that she is mistaken, for he "never forgets a knuckle." He goes on to describe various facets of "inner chambers," including Ardala's high-necked collar.
* Kane interjects and asks the purpose of their visit, but before they can further discuss, a ''Draconian'' crew member announces via the intercom system that they are [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|under attack by a force of pirates]]. The Third Force's fighters scramble, but before they do so Kane admonishes Deering for their ineptitude in bidding them safe conduct, and assures them that they'll "all perish together."
* After launching, the Third Force's pilots make use of their [[combat computer]]s, with Rogers attempting to help his fellow pilots by calling out the enemy locations and actions using Air Force terminology. However, this language difference, combined with Deerings repeated admonishments, lead various pilots—from [[Wrather]] to [[Weatherly]]—to fall deftly into the sights of the "pirates" and thus to their destruction.
* Fed up with the losses, he brings his [[Thunderfighter]] to manual control and begins "dishing out" what the Third Force has been taking, single-handedly destroying the pirate squadron. Only he and Deering survive, and Deering reluctantly thanks him; they do the only thing they can do and head back to Earth.
* The two fighters return to [[New Chicago]]'s hangar, where Deering and Rogers discuss what transpired in the battle. Rogers suggests that the Directorate get rid of whomever programs their defense tactics, and a prideful Deering changes the subject, noting that Ardala denies Rogers' story and, thus, has no choice but to arrest him pending a new hearing.
* As Rogers walks away, she threatens to shoot him. He reminds her that he has nowhere to go, as his home is 500 years away. He tells her to get her act together, and leaves the conversation.
* Still in the hangar bay, Deering is approached by Dr. [[Theopolis]] (via [[Twiki]]), who asks after Rogers. After replying in the affirmative, Theopolis informs her of the [[Computer Council]]'s formal requests from Ardala—who feels that he single-handed saved their "unarmed" vessel—and wishes for his presence at the banquet. Already hurt and angry, she lashes out at Theopolis, declaring that she does not care for Ardala's feelings on the matter that transpired.
* As ''Draconia'' continues its approach to Earth, Ardala is yet again visited by [[Kane]] in her chambers. She bristles at his use of "my princess" during her greeting to her, and Kane goes on to discuss his thoughts on their "partnership." He declares that it his her desires that he serves, and that he wishes to see that one day she'll sit on her father's throne as "Queen of all the empire."
* She tells him to conserve his strength, for tomorrow she will conquer Earth—Kane corrects her in his reply that ''they'' will conquer Earth, and then makes his leave.
|-|
Act 5=
{{quote
|Dr. Elias Huer|Citizens of the [[Inner City]], may I have your attention, please? At this profound moment in our history, we see hovering in the skies above us an alien vessel. [[Draconia|Military spacecraft, a ship of war.]] This war machine comes to us stripped of all weaponry, completely unharmed, a shining symbol of peace. Lasting peace and great good will between the people of [[Earth]] and the [[Draconian Realm]]. ''[audience applauds, subsiding into]'' And we welcome the Draconian Trade Delegation under the leadership of her Royal Highness, Crown Princess of the Realm, [[Ardala]].
|attribution=Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s speech, welcoming Princess [[Ardala]] and her "trade delegation", {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* In orbit, Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]] leaves ''[[Draconia]]'' for [[Earth]].
* In a foyer to the Grand Ballroom, within a building known as the [[Palace of Mirrors]]<ref>This name comes from the script, and is used as a [[BW:TERM|descriptive term]].</ref>, {{buck}} is in [[Uniforms of the Defense Directorate#Formal Dress Uniform|full dress uniform]], talking to Dr. [[Theopolis]] (carried by [[Twiki]], as per usual). Rogers voices his concerns on being invited to the function, particularly as no one believes his story. Theopolis notes that his presence was requested by the princess herself, and he dryly replies that he'd like to have a word with her alone. Theopolis takes this at its face, and notes that such a meeting is unlikely, as he's only a captain — and not a commissioned one at that.
* As Rogers formulates a plan, he asks what they have for a headache, and Theopolis orders Twiki to get Rogers a relaxant. Before leaving, Theopolis tells Rogers that they do not want to keep the delegation waiting, and they proceed to enter the Grand Ballroom.
* In the Ballroom, guests and dignitaries of the [[Inner City]] are regaled with an introduction by Dr. [[Elias Huer]], who notes that the great warship above-''Draconia''—comes to them as a token of peace, stripped of all weapons and a symbol of the peace to be brokered between the Draconians and the Earth Directorate. He introduces Ardala, who sashays into the ballroom in a revealing royal bikini outfit with decorative horns. In her delegation are [[Kane]], carrying a large sword-like object across his belly, as well as her entourage including [[Tigerman]], her bodyguard. As she makes it to the floor, Kane hands her the sword-like object—a [[digital scroll]]—whose words appear in the clear lucite body.
* She offers greetings and a gift from King [[Draco]] himself, the King's own flagship, ''Draconia'', which she claims is filled with the latest technology and advancements of the Realm to symbolize the new era of prosperity. During this declaration, [[Wilma Deering]] exchanges a glance with Rogers, attempting to gauge his reaction.
* The audience applauds this overture, and Huer declares the commencement of festivities.
* Seated on a throne to the back of the room, the Earthlings dance a [[ball dance]] before Ardala while various dignitaries make their introductions before her. However, Ardala keeps on eyeing Rogers, who is also a spectator to the dancing.
* Twiki returns with the relaxant, which Theopolis warns should only be taken one at a time as its effects are strong; he tucks the vial in his dress belt. While doing so, he asks Twiki for a red rose, despite the inquiries of Theopolis which go unanswered. Twiki heads off while the dance continues.
* Deering approaches Rogers, asking how he likes the dance presentation. He asks if the dance came from "daddy's world" (the Draconian Realm), and Deering suggests that he avoid the use of the term "daddy" to describe the "greatest leader the world has ever known." Rogers replies with a word of cation regarding "Greeks bearing gifts," which is a reference that, along with the [[w:Trojan horse|]], also escapes Deering's understanding. Rogers muses that he came from a time that was "hopelessly paranoid," and makes his way towards Ardala.
* Twiki returns with a red rose on a pillow, which Theopolis notes will make everyone else "look ridiculous" as no one else has done so. Rogers directs Twiki to accompany him, as they're next to see Ardala.
* Kane watches with hidden contempt as Rogers makes his introduction to Ardala, who thanks him for saving them from "those horrible privateers." Rogers replies that there are those on Earth who also believe him to be a privateer, ostensively due to her denial of their first encounter. Ardala asks if that angers him, but Dr. Theopolis intercedes before Rogers can answer.
* Theopolis is hushed and Rogers hands her the rose that Twiki holds upon a pillow, presented as a gift from Rogers to her. She asks after the "charming little friend," who prompts Theopolis to introduce Twiki, and Rogers to also introduce Theopolis, noting that he is the ''ex-officio'' member of the [[Computer Council]].
* Rogers asks Ardala for a dance, which prompts Kane to rebuke Rogers' advance--but is deftly thwarted by Ardala. She and Rogers hit the dance floor to participate in the ball dance, as Deering seethes from the edge of the dance floor and Tigerman watches, ready to pounce for his pound of flesh should anything go awry. As Ardala and Rogers dance, however he notes that he's not up on the "latest dance steps," prompting Ardala to offer an opportunity to change the beat a bit, as it is "her party."
* Rogers goes to the musician and gets them to play some "rock and roll" with a disco tempo, after an explanation on "feeling the music" and "letting himself go." As he starts to dance to the musician's beats, an intrigued Ardala asks what he is doing. He notes that it is called "gettin down," and goads her into joining him as they "get down and boogie." As the confused and bemused dancers watch the action, Twiki approaches Deering and Theopolis points out that "it's expressive"—she replies in the negative, for she is disgusted. Twiki then goes to the dance floor to "get down."
* After a conversation where Rogers relays his predicament on Earth, Ardala propositions Rogers to join her.
* Kane himself returns to the Grand Ballroom, displeased at the showmanship on the dance floor, and brazenly intercedes that some of the ministers would like a few minutes. She doesn't want to go, but Kane sternly reminds her that business of the Realm comes first, and that if she's not willing to perform her duties, there are 29 other sisters in waiting that would.
* Ardala relents, and bids farewell to Rogers, telling him that her private launch leaves at midnight.
* In a side room, Rogers passes by a contemplative Deering. She stops him and propositions him, saying that she'd "like to be his friend," and then goes on to haphazardly elucidate on her being "mixed up" and believing that he had been a spy, et cetera. They share a kiss, and as they do so Rogers looks as his time piece. After she propositions him for a more intimate encounter, he suavely ducks her advance and leaves. After she challenges his rebuke, he replies, more formally, that they'll get back into this later. Deering returns to her seething.
|-|
Act 6=
{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Those are warships out there. That means the treaty is a hoax, but we can do one last service for our country: we can deal with {{buck|Captain Rogers}}.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] comes across the "pirate ships" in ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch bay, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}} boards Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]], and offers her two drinks while singing ''Your My Kind of Town''. [[Tigerman]] is confused and begins to growl, prompting Ardala to ward him off. As they enjoy each other's company, [[Twiki]] with Dr. [[Theopolis]] have followed Rogers per their orders; Twiki attempts to leave the freezer unit in the back of the cabin, as he claims it is too cold, but Theopolis tells him they must stay hidden until they board ''[[Draconia]]''—even though Twiki's [[microdisk]]s are "turning blue."
* On [[Earth]], Dr. [[Elias Huer]] informs Col. [[Wilma Deering]] that Rogers cannot be found. She angrily notes that what does one expect of a "primitive." Huer leaves Deering to her emotions, where she tearfully yet angrily reaffirms her belief that Rogers is a traitor.
* Rogers and Ardala go to [[Ardala's chamber|her chambers]], with Tigerman waiting outside. She begins to get more comfortable, and Rogers prepares drinks for them both, slipping a relaxant into her drink. She returns with seemingly fewer bits of clothing, and she begins to elucidate on her desires, how Rogers fits into them (being a "real man") and goes into her life story and desires. After a time, she asks for the drink Rogers' prepared, and begins to bed him. However, Rogers is able to escape her carnal desires, and is even able to thwart Tigerman with his [[Draconian pistol|own gun]], while Twiki and Theopolis attempt to find Rogers as they hide and evade the [[Draconian soldier]]s aboard.
* Rogers moves Tigerman's stunned bulk out of sight, and makes his way to ''Draconia''{{'|s}} landing bay. He discovers the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" being serviced by Draconian soldiers, and surmises that the treaty is a hoax. He lures a guard with some whistling from the musical notes of ''Your My Kind of Town'', and is able to knock out that guard after he leaves the flight line to investigate the noise. Rogers now has a disguise.
* [[Kane]] walks by Ardala's chambers, finding the guard absent. He pulls a guard off to the side and they blast their way into the room, after Ardala discovers that Tigerman is in her bed, instead of Rogers. Despite her instance that Tigerman be put to death, Kane countermands the order and has Tigerman taken away for questioning. Kane and Ardala exchange recriminations.
* Rogers puts on his newly acquired Draconian helmet, and proceeds to put bombs in the engine exhaust ports of various Hatchet fighters.
* An embarrassed Ardala orders Kane to begin the attack at once. Despite Kane's insistence that they cannot proceed without her father's forces for support, Kane follows her order after being called spineless. She also orders that Rogers be found.
* As Rogers continues his sabotage, Twiki and Theopolis come across the pirate fighters, and see Rogers in the uniform of the enemy, surmising that not only is the Draconian treaty is a hoax but Rogers is a spy. Theopolis tells Twiki that they can only do one thing in the service of their country, and that is to kill the traitor, Captain Rogers.
* With only six minutes before the attack commences, Rogers goes to acquire more bombs for his sabotage. He is stopped as Twiki disarms Rogers and uses Rogers' own weapon against him. After some conversation, Theopolis and Twiki are convinced of Rogers' motives, and they go to find a communications station. Rogers continues his sabotage, while Theopolis and Twiki come across a communications station. Theopolis guides Twiki through causing a short-circuit, forcing the operator to abandon his post so that Twiki and Theopolis can commandeer the station, with 80 seconds to go until the attack launches.
* With 60 seconds remaining, Theopolis orders Twiki to tune into the [[Earth Directorate emergency channel]], which Deering answers. Theopolis informs her that the Draconians are armed and to dispatch all available squadrons. Deering contacts Huer, who agrees to launch the squadrons.
|-|
Act 7=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|You always use that sense of humor of yours to avoid feeling pain. Doesn't always help, does it?
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you know the answer to that.
|Dr. Elias Huer|Yes, I would imagine you wake up every night with some sort of pain, and you probably always will. But there's nothing any of us can do about it. There is something, however, that you can do about it.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] reflect on Rogers' transition into the 25th century, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* 20 seconds away from ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[Draconia's Attack on Earth|assault on Earth]], [[Kane]] assumes his post on ''Draconia''{{'|s}} bridge and orders his crew to battlestations and fighters to prepare for launch.
* As each individual second is counted down from the 10 second mark, Rogers watches from the flight line's side line, mock-saluting a [[Draconian soldier|pilot]] as he enters his [[Hatchet fighter]].
* Thrust into space via [[launch channel]]s, the Hatchet fighters begin to launch, only to explode as they leave the tubes—once their pilots activate their engines to operate under their own power. Other ships begin to explode even before they launch, causing havoc in the [[launch bay]]. Kane is informed of this "impossible" happening, as Rogers works his magic to sabotage additional fighters.
* With the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] squadrons in orbit and en route to intercept, Deering orders the [[Thunderfighter]] pilots to attack the bombers as they launch, with the primary target being ''Draconia'' herself.
* A pilot advises that there are no bombers to attack, as they explode immediately following their deployment. While Kane furiously and continually orders fighters to be dispatched, Deering advises her fellow pilots to eschew the use of [[combat computer]]s while engaging the enemy fighters.
* Deering's fellow pilots are able to now better handle the fighters, while Rogers continues to sabotage the fighters from the inside of the bay. However, he is stopped by [[Tigerman]], who taps him on the back and engages him in fisticuffs. As Rogers handiwork continues to explode about the bay, Rogers is able to somehow cause Tigerman pain and, while distracted, takes a [[Draconian bomb]] nearby, tucks it under Tigerman's belt (from the back) and kicks him away. An explosion occurs off screen, and Rogers continues his sabotage.
* Deering orders that the fighters focus solely on ''Draconia''. With the battle lost, Kane seeks out Princess [[Ardala]], whose disheveled form arises from the floor of her smoke-filled, debris-strewn chambers. Kane admonishes her, saying that the only reason he came back for her is so that she can answer to [[Draco|her father]] for their failure, and drags her to an [[Ardala's launch|escape craft]].
* With the ship heavily damaged, Deering orders all fighters away from ''Draconia''{{'|s}} estimated explosion radius. While doing so, Theopolis contacts Deering and notifies her that Rogers was the one who arranged for the exploding enemy fighters. Corrected in her erroneous assessment of his loyalties, Deering resolves to rescue Rogers, Theopolis and Twiki before ''Draconia'' explodes, making way to the surviving bay.
* Rogers is buried under debris, and awakens from his brief unconsciousness. The ambuquad duo arrives and extract Rogers from the debris pinning him down, telling him that Deering is coming to get them.
* Deering enters the burning landing bay, and the trio of saboteurs make way to Deering's [[Thunderfighter]], cramming into the back pilot's position.
* The ship launches, ''Draconia'' explodes, and Ardala and Kane flee the scene, whittling away the pastime by trading insults and recriminations, ending in a decisive comment from Ardala regarding Kane's manhood in comparison to Rogers'.
* Flying back to Earth, Deering tells Rogers that they owe him more than an apology, and the discussion veers to the Ardala. Even Theopolis notes that the head wear was "attractive." Twiki peers out the starboard window to see [[Ardala's launch]] escaping, which elicits an "uh oh" from the ambuquad drone.
* After a time, Rogers begins settling into his [[Rogers' apartment|apartment]] in [[New Chicago]], painting a smiley face in yellow paint on the [[dining monolith]]. Twiki (sans Theopolis) arrives carrying a cardboard box of various antiques and 20th century replicas, notably a large pepper mill, which is set upon a dining room table with a red-and-white checkered picnic table cover.
* Dr. Huer and Deering, in a teal green casual catsuit uniform, arrives to see how Rogers is settling in.
* The conversation turns to "fixing up" places, which prompts Huer to asks Twiki to leave as they wish to discuss Directorate business. After Twiki departs, they sit at a redesigned living room area, complete with couch and a wood table. After discussing Rogers' feelings of loss, Huer presents Rogers with another means of helping to adjust: working with the [[Defense Directorate]] as an agent working for peace and order against the myriad of threats in the universe.
* Rogers admits that he isn't ready for that, as he doesn't want to put down roots only to have them ripped away from him. They understand, and Huer restates that not only will they endeavor to keep in touch with Rogers, but there just might be enough situations in the universe to pique Rogers' interest so that he can join them informally in an ad-hoc arrangement. Deering coyly notes that they wouldn't want Rogers to get bored.
* Huer points out the tree near the door, and asks about its purpose. In the course of the conversation, Rogers comments that the various plants and antiques, some of which were provided by Dr. [[Julius]] at the [[Archives]], while others were constructed by Twiki based on sketches and other information Rogers furnishes to the ambuquad. All these additions give the apartment a "nice, warm, homey feeling," which neither Huer nor Deering admit to liking.
|-|
</tabber>

==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Awakening, Part II - Title screencap .png|thumb|right|300px|"Awakening, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
* The opening two-hour episode is basically the feature film [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'']] re-edited, with new footage to lead into the TV series. While there are subtle edits to tone down sexual innuendos (Twiki's quip of his "ball bearings" "turning blue" in the freezer aboard [[Ardala's launch]]), abrasive language, and an "act of violence" ([[Tigerman]]'s kick to the gonads by Rogers during the final act), other scenes are either removed entirely. Of particular note was [[Joseph Wiseman]]'s brief appearance as King [[Draco]], which was completely edited out of the broadcast, although Wiseman returned to the series as [[Carl Morphus]] in "[[Vegas in Space]]."
* The broadcast version of "Awakening" was released on DVD in 2013 as an extra on the Season 2 re-release. Over the years, fans have claimed of a missing scene in which Dr. Theopolis shows Rogers footage of [[World War III]]—in which civilization was destroyed—explains the causes of its destruction, and refers to "[[Anarchia]]" (the 25th-century name for the ruins of the old world, including [[Chicago, Illinois]]). This scene allegedly takes place during the 16 hours Rogers spends in the room with Dr. Theopolis, although no evidence of the scene — either in scripts, novelizations, or even as video materials released over the years — exists to corroborate this allegation.
* Originally aired over the course of a 2-hour slot (the episode itself clocks in at 01:37:30), but has been formatted as two episodes to air in 1-hour slots (each episode clocks in at approximately 47 minutes in length) in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one full-length episode is an official recognition of this episode being a singular offering.
* The first part of the episode streamed available for free on the NBC website is missing several parts from the original aired episode:
** The conversation between [[Supervisor 14]] and the [[Delta Section Operative]],
** The additions from [[Rogers' apartment]] except the part related to [[Anarchia]],
** The argumentation in charge from the [[Computer Council]] and the defense from Dr. [[Theopolis]] during Buck Rogers' trial.
* The titles and episodic credits differ from future installments, particularly with the use of white instead of a yellow color for the typeface.
* The end scene, featuring Dr. Huer's and Col. Deering's visit to Rogers in [[Rogers' apartment]], was filmed when the show went to series (likely filmed during the production of "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]") given the presence of the smiley face on the [[dining monolith]] and the presence of Deering's more "informal" green-teal jumpsuit.

=== Language ===

* Twiki's first Human word isn't English at all, but Hebrew: ''[[w:l'chaim|l'chaim]]''. L'chaim is a toast "to life," and is said by Twiki after he gives Rogers refreshment during the interview with Dr. Theopolis.
* Human pilots do not understand clock faces, as exemplified by Lt. [[Wrather]]'s lack of understanding of a "bandit" (fighter) coming in from "12 o'clock high" (direction in relation to the ship) during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']]. This is a continuing theme throughout the series, particularly in the episodes "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]" and "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]."
* Rogers' use of [[football]] terminology, such as "[[red-dogging]]," would later come to a head in "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]."

=== History ===

* Rogers' quip about "Greeks bearing gifts" is a nod to the [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] from the [[w:Trojan War|Trojan War]]. The offering of ''[[Draconia]]'' as a smorgasbord of the latest in technology for the humans reminds {{buck}} of this, although this lesson is lost to the sands of time as far as 25th century humanity was concerned.
* The [[United States of America]] is known to [[Kane]] and [[Ardala]], and the [[Federal Directorate]] seems to have patterned itself much after American and Western culture by the use of names, locations, and other concepts.

=== Continuity ===

==== Doctor Theopolis ====

* On additional scenes inside [[Buck's apartment]], Dr. [[Theopolis]] is not voiced by [[Eric Server]] but by another uncredited voice actor.

==== Tigerman ====

* [[Tigerman]] is clearly performed by two different people for reasons not explained on the screen. Up until Tigerman is removed from [[Ardala's chamber]], Tigerman is played by [[Duke Butler]]. In the final scene between Tigerman and Rogers on ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} flight deck, [[H.B. Haggerty]]'s Tigerman appears.
* The scene where Rogers kicks Haggerty's Tigerman in the gonads is clumsily excised, and so the audience is left with an impression that he somehow succumbs to pain through a delayed effect of Rogers' attacks.
* While Tigerman is killed by Rogers—who tucks a live [[Draconian bomb]] in Tigerman's belt, which later explodes after Rogers kicks him away (to explode off-camera)—Haggerty's Tigerman reappears in "[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]" and "[[Ardala Returns]]."

== Analysis ==

* Beyond Earth's reliance on extra-terrestrial sources for food and water, Terrans have likely had help rebuilding by extraterrestrial forces and so it is entirely possible that extra-terrestrial forces have guided humanity's rebuilding. Later installments, such as "[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]" show that Earth has been visited after the events of [[World War III]] with the abduction of child prodigy [[Hieronymus Fox]] while inside his [[cryo tube]].
* The events of the Holocaust are left deliberately vague, but are later visited with some considerable depth in "[[Testimony of a Traitor]]". There are nods to Russians by Rogers' himself during [[Wilma Deering]]'s interception of ''[[Ranger 3]]'', although the instigators are never stated in the series' run.
* Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s note on personal data being readily available on every living person on Earth, not only to the Directorate but also to their enemies, eerily mirrors the privacy concerns regarding personal data prevalent in the 21st century. There are some outliers to this, including [[Rafael Argus]] in "[[The Plot to Kill a City]]," with limited information available on the assassin.
* Huer also notes that Rogers is an anomaly, having literally come from nowhere—as Earth's history is all bust lost to time—and that he seems to be immune to the issues of personal data being readily available. However, what of the data already collected during Rogers' intense intake process following his recovery by the Defense Directorate? Would that information already be available in other databanks and information repositories, or was it somehow compartmentalized?
* Rogers is fairly well known to both the Draconians and the Defense Directorate at this point, given Rogers' involvement in the whole affair—mostly beyond his control-which leaves to question what other threats exist. Many of these threats are touched upon in the series, ranging from criminal organizations to renegade governments, and even entertainment producers. Thus, Rogers continued existence as an "unknown quality" to the Directorate's enemies has a feasibility limit.

== Questions ==

=== Regarding Earth ===

* Aren't the shield borders adaptable, given that the shield's distance from the Earth is demonstratively alterable itself?
* How far reaching is the influence of the [[Federal Directorate]]?
* What sort of "black market" exists in [[Anarchia]]?
* How do the mutants and inhabitants of Anarchia sustain their number, given all food and water are provided by off-world sources?
* With the prevalence of habitable worlds in the galaxy, why do the humans not leave Earth for those planets whose biospheres are demonstratively sustainable?

=== Regarding Draconian Interests ===

* Why do [[Draco]], [[Ardala]], and [[Kane]] believe Earth worthy of being conquered, considering that its survival is wholly reliant on extra-terrestrial support?
* Why do the Draconians look like humans?
* Why don't the Draconians simply conquer the other planets who are supplying the food and supplies Earth's citizenry requires?

=== Regarding Ardala ===

* If there are 29 other daughters who can service the "needs of the Realm," as [[Kane]] put it, what makes [[Ardala]] special?

=== Regarding Kane ===

* What prompted Kane to defect to the Draconian Empire? What was his role prior to his defection?

==Quotes==

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Col. Wilma Deering ===

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|I would suggest thoroughly searching [[Draconia|her ship]] before you allow it inside your [[defense shield]].
|Col. Wilma Deering|Wrather an insulting way to begin an alliance based on good faith.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Good faith is for bureaucrats and what gets you [[New Chicago|a city with a lid on it]]. I'd go up there armed to the teeth, full squadrons. Otherwise, you'll be sitting ducks.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[bristling]'' For a man whose expertise is ''allegedly'' five centuries old, you seem quite opinionated.
|William "Buck" Rogers|You're right. It's none of my business how you blow up your world. [[World War III|My generation didn't know what they were doing either.]]
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on the impending arrival of ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|No, no. I... I don't like that plan. It worries me.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[annoyed]'' Why?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[facetious]'' Well, you see, I'm scheduled for [[termination]]. If I miss it, I might get into a lot of trouble.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Buck, you are impossible. I'm offering you your life, and you're giving me practical jokes?
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, see, that's the point: are you offering me termination of my termination, or are you just postponing it?
|Col. Wilma Deering|If you can prove that your story is true...
|William "Buck" Rogers|Let's go.
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on visiting ''[[Draconia]]'' to verify Rogers' story, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Theopolis ===

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Well now, what an attractive man you are, Captain Buck Rogers.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Now look, I've been waiting 24 hours to find out where I am, who I am, who you are. Could I have some answers?
|Dr. Theopolis|Certainly Buck, that's why I'm here... to answer your questions.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Great. Let's have it.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, you're Captain Buck Rogers, and according to [[Ranger 3|your ship]]'s log, you left [[Earth]] in [[1987]].
|William "Buck" Rogers|That much I know. Tell me what I don't know.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, if preliminary data holds up, it appears you have returned to Earth [[2491|504 years later]]. ''[Rogers is stunned to silence]'' You are now in the 25th century. ''[Theopolis notices Rogers' condition as [[Twiki]] returns with a liquid refreshment for Rogers]'' Buck? Are you all right, Buck? Did you hear me? Buck?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[still stunned]'' I think I will have that drink now.
|Twiki|''[Rogers takes the drink, and Twiki offers his first human-understandable statement]'' L'chaim.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] answers {{buck}}' questions during Rogers' initial orientation, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== On Ardala ===

{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|We owe you a great deal more than an apology, Buck. Especially me. I confess, I thought the [[Ardala|Princess]] had you beguiled.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, I will say she had the nicest set of... horns... at the ball.
|Dr. Theopolis|Yes, it was an attractive hat.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Theopolis]] on Rogers and Princess [[Ardala]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|Twiki|''[looking out the window while smushing Rogers' face]'' ''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Uh-oh.
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[readjusts Twiki on his lap]'' Eyes forward. You'll get star-sick.
|Twiki|''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Buck, you're my kind of guy.
|attribution=[[Twiki]] and {{buck}} after seeing [[Ardala's launch]] on an escape vector, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Rogers Quotes ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Look, I got attached to a lot of places, a lot of people, a lot of good times in another century, and it was all torn away from me. Now maybe there's no way back to those things I left behind, and then again, [[Jade Box|maybe there is]]. What I'm trying to tell you is, I'm afraid that if I put down roots here, I might have to go through it all again. Thanks, but no thanks.
|attribution={{buck}} to Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s proposition to join the [[Defense Directorate]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Twiki Quotes ===

{{quote
|Twiki|Taxi cab, taxi!
|attribution=[[Twiki]] as he and {{buck}} run to Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Thunderfighter]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

==Cast==
<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[Pamela Hensley]] as Princess [[Ardala]]
*[[Henry Silva]] as [[Kane]]
*[[Duke Butler]] as [[Tigerman]]
*[[H.B. Haggerty]] as [[Tigerman]] (#2)
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Caroline Smith]] as [[Delta Section Operative|Young Woman]]
*[[John Dewey Carter]] as [[Supervisor 14|Supervisor]]
*[[Colleen Kelly]] as Lt. [[Wrather]] (uncredited)
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Tony Epper]] as Drunk (uncredited)
*[[Vic Perrin]] as Voice of ''Draconia'' P.A. Announcer (uncredited)
|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Daniel Haller
*Written by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens
*Produced by Richard Caffey, Glen A. Larson, Andrew Mirisch, David G. Phinney and Leslie Stevens
*Music by Stu Phillips
*Cinematography by Frank Beascoechea
*Film Editor - John J. Dumas, David Howe and William Martin
*Casting - Robert D. Edmiston
*Art Director - Paul Peters
*Set Decorator - Richard Reams
*Costume Designer - Jean-Pierre Dorléac
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Production Management=
*Jack Cunningham - Unit Production Manager
*Edward D. Markley - Unit Production Manager
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Phil Bowles - First Assistant Director
*Jerry Sobul - First Assistant Director
*Robert Villar - Second Assistant Director
*Judith Vogelsang - Second Assistant Director
|-|
Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)
|-|
Sound Department=
*Peter Berkos - Sound Effects Editor
*John R. Carter - Sound
*Andrew Gilmore - Sound
*William H. Kauch - Dialogue Editor
*Clyde Sorenson - Sound
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Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)
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Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniatures
*Wayne Smith - Miniatures
*Harry Walton - Miniature Department Head (uncredited)
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Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera
|-|
Music Department=
*David Kahn - Music Editor
*Stu Phillips - Conductor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
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==Related Subjects==

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533094/ ''Awakening''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-1/3979532 ''Awakening, Part I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-2/3979533 ''Awakening, Part II''] at NBC.com
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David Groh

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| series=BR25
| born_month= 5
| born_day= 21
| born_year= 1939
| death_month= 2
| death_day= 12
| death_year= 2008
| character= [[Duke Danton]]
| nationality= US
| site=
| imdb= 0342958
| sortkey=Groh, David
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'''David Groh''' (May 21, 1939—February 12, 2008) was an American actor who portrayed Major [[Duke Danton]] in {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls|prose=Y}}.

Born in {{W|Brooklyn, New York}}, Groh performed from 1967 through to 2008 CE in a variety of productions as a {{W|character actor}}, including appearances in ''{{W|Law & Order}}'', ''{{W|Walker, Texas Ranger}}'', ''{{W|Murder, She Wrote}}'', ''{{W|Fantasy Island}}'', and ''{{W|The Love Boat}}''. Appearances in genre shows include ''{{W|M.A.N.T.I.S}}'', ''{{W|The X-Files}}'', and ''{{W|Dark Shadows}}''.

He had recurring roles in multiple television series, notably {{W|Joe Gerard}} in ''{{W|The Mary Tyler Moore Show}}'' spin-off, ''{{W|Rhoda}}'', from 1974-1977 CE. Later, he would have recurring roles in ''{{W|V.I.P. (American TV series)|V.I.P.}}'' and {{W|Sci-Fi Channel}}'s short-lived {{W|Roger Corman}} series ''{{W|Black Scorpion (TV series)|Black Scorpion}}''.

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Duke

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* [[Duke Butler]], the actor who portrayed the first [[Tigerman]] in {{BRTV}}.
* [[Duke Danton]], a major in the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] circa [[2491]] CE.

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Duke Danton

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Planet of the Slave Girls - Duke Danton.png
| role=Pilot, Instructor at [[Defense Directorate]]
| rank=Major
| death=
| seen=Planet of the Slave Girls
| actor=[[David Groh]]
| sortkey=Danton, Duke
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{{Quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|The problem is {{buck|you}} and Duke are too much alike. I mean, once you get to know him, he's not that bad. Come on, Buck, give him a chance.
|William "Buck" Rogers | I intend to. How long have you known him?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Since flight school.
|William "Buck" Rogers |You close?
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[morosely]'' No. Not any more.
|William "Buck" Rogers |Was your moving up in rank part of the problem?
|Col. Wilma Deering|That was the least of it.
|William "Buck" Rogers |Care to elaborate?
|Col. Wilma Deering|No.
|William "Buck" Rogers |''[getting the picture]'' Some things never change.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and {{Buck}} discuss Maj. [[Duke Danton]] en route to [[Vistula]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Maj. '''Duke Danton''' is an instructor and pilot in the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

In his cadet years, Danton had been trained by Brigadier [[Gordon]]. Sometime later on, he and [[Wilma Deering]] were romantically involved, both early on in their careers at the Directorate. Due to Deering's relentless determination, the relationship dissolved and they kept their relationship strictly professional.

Achieving the rank of major in the Defense Directorate, he takes on the task of training new pilots in light of recent losses against the [[Draconian Empire]], including [[Regis Saroyan]], the son of [[Vistula]]'s [[Earth]]-appointed governor, [[Tabor Saroyan]]. In [[2491]] CE, following the reanimation of {{buck}} by the Draconians, Deering and Rogers travel between [[Stargate]]s as part of his introduction into the reality of the 25th century. It is on return from this exercise that Rogers and Deering come across Danton, and decide to intervene after Saroyan's [[Thunderfighter]] comes under attack by pirates, much to Danton's chagrin.

As hotshot pilots with many of the same qualities, Danton and Rogers clash with one another, culminating into "demonstrating" 20th century battle strategy via the use of various [[football]] plays—which results in damage to a pilot training room in [[New Chicago]].

Unaffected by the sickness plaguing the Defense Directorate's pilot corps, Danton is assigned by Dr. [[Elias Huer]] to the honor guard conveying Saroyan back to Vistula, so that the Directorate may make use of the opportunity to investigate the source of the poisoned [[food disc]]s.

Following Deering's abduction by [[Julio]] and Rogers' discovery of the source of the poison from [[Processing Plant 347]], Rogers and Danton follow Deering into the [[Sea of Stone]] using Danton's Thunderfighter, while Maj. [[Fields]] returns to Earth with the discovery.

Danton's craft is forced to crash land after a [[power leech]] is used against it, with Rogers and Danton making their trek towards [[Kaleel]]'s mountain stronghold, bonding and hashing out their differences en route.

Upon discovering a mass of [[Scorpion fighter]]s, Danton absconds with one and flees Vistula at [[translight velocity]] to avoid the power leech, while Rogers goes after Deering. Bringing news of the attack squadron to Huer, Danton is astonished to know that the Earth's fighting forces are a small cadre of unaffected pilots, his former instructor Brigadier Gordon, and the duo of [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. With this force of only eight Thunderfighters, Danton's force makes haste back to Vistula to [[Battle of Vistula|head off Kaleel's force before it launches]].

Although too late to dispatch them while grounded, Danton's task force is bolstered by the arrival of Deering and Rogers in stolen Scorpions, and Rogers makes use of "sacking the quarterback" after Danton and his force are able to break the defensive line {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

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[[fr:Duke Danton]]

Awakening

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{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=1 & 2
|image=File:BR25 - Awakening - Title screencap.jpg
|imagewidth=300px
|airdate=September 20, 1979
|writer=Glen A. Larson<br>Leslie Stevens
|director=Daniel Haller
|previous={{dash}}
|next=[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]
}}
{{Quote|Narrator|For 500 years, Captain William 'Buck' Rogers has been miraculously preserved, frozen by temperatures beyond imagination. Now, in Earth year 2491, he is rudely awakened by the sinister forces of the Draconian realm.| attribution=Narrator}}

"'''Awakening'''" is the series premiere of ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'', aired as the first and second episodes of its first season. Following the success of the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' film, a television series was commissioned, and the theatrical release edited and retooled to act as the series' pilot.

==Synopsis==
In the year [[1987]], the United States launched the last of [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]'s deep space probes prior to [[World War III]] later that year. On board ''[[Ranger 3]]'' is a lone astronaut, Captain [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]. However, the spaceship has moved from its planned orbit, and instead of being gone a few months, it returns to [[Earth]] 504 years later. Captain Rogers is placed in a deep hibernation by forces beyond his control, and remains frozen at the controls until the year [[2491]]. The ancient lost ship is found perfectly preserved by [[Hatchet fighter|fighter craft]] of the [[Draconian Empire]], who fire on ''Ranger 3'', then tow it to their alien flagship, ''[[Draconia]]''.

After being revived, Rogers meets Princess [[Ardala]] and her ship's commander, [[Kane]]. Although Ardala is supposed to be on her way to Earth on a peace mission, in reality she is preparing to invade the planet, one that has long been the enemy of her race. They use Rogers, who still thinks that his entire alien encounter is nothing but a dream, by sending him ahead to Earth to discover the location of a safe corridor through [[defense shield|Earth's defenses]]. The ploy works because of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard Rogers's ship that sends back messages with the corridor's location.

Rogers finally realizes that he actually has traveled into the future after meeting [[Earth Defense Directorate]]'s Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Elias Huer]], but the [[Computer Council]] considers him to be a traitor when the transmitter is found on board ''Ranger 3''. In an attempt to clear himself of a death sentence and execution, Rogers returns to ''Draconia'' and pretends to join Ardala and her army, in the process learning of the plans to invade Earth. Rogers decides that he must stop the attack, no matter what the odds. As the man from the 20th century prepares to make his move, he is held at gunpoint by [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. Rogers must prove his innocence to the two mechanoids before the attack can be launched.

==Plot==

<tabber>
Act 1=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|One of the king's [[star fortress]]es on its way to [[Earth]] on a peace mission.
|William "Buck" Rogers|On its way ''to'' Earth? You mean you guys aren't... from... You mean, we're not... we're not ''on'' Earth? I'm definitely gonna need that [[aspirin]].
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after the [[Draconians]] revive him, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* A narrator recounts how {{buck}} survives into the 25th century, more specifically the Earth year [[2491]] CE.
* Rogers is "rudely awakened by forces of the [[Draconian realm]]," after a squadron of three [[Hatchet fighter]]s intercepts his ancient shuttle craft, ''[[Ranger 3]]''. The Draconian squadron envelop the antiquity in a [[force field]] and bring it into range of their mothership, ''[[Draconia]]''.
* Rogers is in a medical compartment, revived by Draconian scientists.
* [[Kane]], ''Draconia''{{'|s}} commander, reports to Princess [[Ardala]] on Rogers' miraculous recovery. Ardala demands an audience with the young man, stating that she'll make allowances for Rogers' lack of coherency from the revival process.
* Ardala and Kane question Rogers, who is in a state of disbelief that he is aboard a spaceship, with creatures that are not from Earth. Ardala informs him that they're on a peace mission to Earth aboard one of [[Draco|the king]]'s [[star fortress]]es.
* Rogers attempts to move off his bed, finding that he is dizzy and in pain, seeing [[Tigerman]], Ardala and Kane through blurred. He asks for an [[aspirin]]; Kane surmises that it is an anti-pain medication, which is administered in due course.
* Ardala admonishes Kane when Rogers becomes loopy, although Rogers himself doesn't mind as he feels the euphoric effects of the drug.
* After leaving Rogers in the medical bay, Ardala and Kane discuss Rogers statements as they walk ''Draconia''{{'|s}} corridors. Ardala informs Kane that the [[United States of America]] was an empire on Earth centuries ago, with Kane replying that her tutors received their money's worth. Ardala replies that, as Kane is from Earth, he should know better than her. After the brief sparring, Ardala relates that she believes Rogers' story as the spacecraft, clothing and his mannerisms make sense in that context.
* Kane presents his thought that Rogers is a spy placed in their path by the [[Federal Directorate]], in order to gain their confidence in some manner and allow him the opportunity to search their ship for weapons. Ardala disputes this theory, but Kane quickly reminds her that they couldn't allow Rogers free reign, and she concedes that he should dispose with Rogers as he deems fit.
* Tigerman accompanies Ardala back to her chambers, while Kane plans his next move.
* In the hangar bay, a drugged and discombobulated Rogers is transported back to his craft by a gurney; Kane has him disconnected from the anti-pain medication, and he informs the captain that he'll be back on his way to Earth very soon. Kane notifies him that ''Ranger 3'' has been serviced and re-programmed to take him home, and Rogers admits that it seems like he hasn't "been there in weeks."
* Rogers believes he's had a great time aboard, and he has a great idea that they'd come along with him to Earth; Kane lets him know that they'll be along in a few days. He voices his belief that this is a dream, and boards ''Ranger 3''.
* As he performs his pre-flight checklist, Rogers tells himself that the "boys in Houston" wouldn't believe this story, and waves good-bye to a stoic Kane.
* ''Ranger 3'' is launched via the [[launch channel]], and Rogers is impressed with the rapid light show.
* On the bridge, Kane informs Ardala that Rogers has presented them the perfect opportunity to test Earth's [[defense shield]]; he re-iterates his belief that Rogers is a spy, and they'll let him through. Of course, a [[microtransmitter]] planted aboard ''Ranger 3'' will allow the Draconians to know the precise path through the shield used by the Earth's military, which will serve as a guide map for [[Draco|her father]]'s fleet.
* Kane challenges Ardala, noting that she seems displeased at the potential fate of Rogers. She deflects, noting that she has the "strangest feeling" that she'll see Rogers again.
* On full burn back to Earth, Rogers begins singing [[w:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[w:My Kind of Town|My Kind of Town]]" over an open communications frequency, intercepted by a [[Delta Section Operative]] monitoring Earth's defenses. As Rogers begins asking for landing instructions from Houston Control, she reports the "signing" to a befuddled [[Supervisor 14]], who has the communications routed to his station.
* As Supervisor 14 hears Rogers' rendition of "[[w:(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey|(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey]]," Rogers segues into another request for a re-entry vector. Believing that he is talking to Mission Control, he tells them to "get off your duffs and give me some info," which leads the Super to reflect that "it practically sounds like a foreign language."
* An alert cuts off any further train of thought, with Rogers' ''Ranger 3'' showing up on the Directorate scopes. With the craft headed directly into the [[planetary defense shield]], Super scrambles the Intercept squadron.
* In the lead fighter of the intercept squadron, Col. [[Wilma Deering]] requests coordinates for the inbound unidentified craft. She then directs the shield to be reduced to 100 miles, so that they may investigate.
|-|
Act 2=
{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|Just wait until the guys at the Cape hear this: Buck Rogers sets down in the middle of Red Square.
|attribution={{buck}} believing that he has been captured by a Russian patrol, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and a squadron of [[Thunderfighter]]s launch to intercept [[Ranger 3|the unidentified craft]].
* [[Supervisor 14]] informs Deering that the target is moving far too slowly and erratically for a conventional spacecraft.
* Deering has the craft visually sighted, and flies by ''Ranger 3'', much to {{buck}}'s confusion. Deering hails the spacecraft, and she and Rogers exchange words, she notes that he is in grave danger as he is heading toward [[planetary defense shield|Earth's defense shield]].
* Per Deering, Rogers takes manual control of ''Ranger 3'' and follows her intercept squadron through the corridor. He believes he has been intercepted by the Russians of the [[w:United Soviet Socialist Republics|United Soviet Socialist Republics]]. As Deering notes that he's doing "just fine," he replies in Russian: "Do svidaniya" ("until next meeting"). Deering does not understand it, and rebukes Rogers when he notes that he was "just trying to be friendly."
* Rogers follows the "Russians," wondering to himself how the "guys at the Cape" will react to his landing in "the middle of Red Square." He sees barren wastes as he heads towards one of the "[[Inner Cities]]" Deering earlier spoke of, and they traverse [[Corridor 10A]] for the incoming vessels.
* After landing, Rogers disembarks from ''Ranger 3'', and is met by a contingent of Defense Directorate security and Col. Deering herself. Deering resists Rogers' attempts at ingratiation, and orders the "barbarian" to be taken for interrogation.
* Twenty-four hours later a barefoot and robed Rogers makes his way around the walls of a sterile white room, attempting to discover a way out. This is interrupted by the arrival of Dr. [[Elias Huer]], whom Rogers questions. Huer notes that Rogers is being studied via electronic means that are painless, and the results of said testing are producing phenomenal data.
* Rogers is informed that the planet is Earth, and that he was returned to nearly the precise landing area as originally programmed. Rogers notes that the city he has seen has no relation to [[Chicago, Illinois]], and Huer notes that "[[Anarchia|there's nothing like Chicago left on Earth]]." To answer any further questions, Huer calls on [[Twiki]] (unseen in the corridor) to bring in Dr. [[Theopolis]], Huer's administrator.
* Rogers is introduced to the two [[ambuquad]]s, with Twiki being assigned to Rogers' as his drone, who shall act as Rogers aide during his debriefing and determination period. Huer also introduces Theopolis, a member of the [[Computer Council]] responsible for, among many things, the environmental control of the city. Theopolis notes that he did "his best," and that tonight's sunset has "a pale hint of mauve," that is "not so deep as an amethyst, but the more subtle burned texture of cinnamon." Following an incredulous comment that ruffles Theopolis, Huer takes Rogers aside and explains the brief history of ambuquads, how Humanity has turned over much of their administration to them, and that their emotional sensitivity makes them different from a mere machine.
* Huer notes that he will return in sixteen hours, after Rogers is done with his debriefing. Roger is even more incredulous, to which Theopolis takes offense and suggests that Rogers take a seat. Theopolis instructs Twiki to set him down on the desk so that he may take a good look at Rogers while Twiki retrieves liquid refreshment for Rogers, who is dehydrated from his ordeal (even though Rogers declines).
* After a discussion, Rogers is told that he is on the Earth of [[2491]] CE. On cue, Twiki returns to see a stunned Rogers, who replies that he'll "have that drink now."
* Twiki replies to this with his first human word, "[[w:L'chaim|L'chaim]]."
* Later, Dr. Theopolis meets with Col. Deering an Dr. Huer. Theopolis attempts to convince Deering that Rogers is a "wonderful man," a claim she refuses to accept based on the fact that Earth's defense forces are few. Huer notes that he is a single man, and doubts that he could endanger the survivors of Earth.
* Theopolis disputes Deerings claim that Rogers would attempt to "discredit the treaty with ''[[Draconia]]''," noting that he comes to them a bewildered man.
* On Deering's suggestion, Theopolis suggests that she spends time with Rogers, even though Deering is highly suspicious of Rogers' motives. She declares that she is determined to endure the captain's company until she can expose him, and leaves.
* Theopolis share an observation regarding Deering's uncharacteristic emotionality on anything to Huer, to which he replies: "Nor anyone."
* ''Draconia''{{'|s}} crew is now alerted to "[[condition 90]]" as they enter Earth space, preparing to hover at an altitude of "1,000 [[Terran]] kilometers" from the planet, while [[Kane]] mirthlessly notes that the people of Earth have no idea what is coming to them.
* Dr. Theopolis and Twiki lead Rogers to [[Rogers' Apartment|new accommodations]], which Theopolis assures an astonished Rogers of its being "strictly VIP." Upon being introduced to the [[Slumber Center]], Rogers tries it out and then asks Theopolis if it can be fired up on a more "subtle phrase," before proceeding to introduce him to the [[Centrex audiovisual stimulation center]]. Also voiced activated, Rogers asks for music to be played, which occurs on command.
* Theopolis tells Rogers that the Centrex will allow him to learn about the world as it exists, including the latest fashions, entertainments, and information. Rogers then moves over to a red [[dining monolith]], and summons a fold-down table and seat following his button-mashing, all the while disbelieving that a "full colonel" will be giving him a full tour of the city and the motives of the two quads.
* As Rogers sits at the table, Theopolis realizes during the course of conversation that there are personality conflicts between Rogers and Deering, and leaves to make arrangements for Rogers' tour.
* Later, Rogers and Deering meet up on a building's overlook, and Rogers apologizes for his behavior. He attempts to learn more about the [[holocaust]], but Deering says she can't, and the discussion segues into the present. He finds out about [[Anarchia]], as well as the reason for the negotiations with Princess [[Ardala]] and the [[Draconian Empire]]—pirates have choked off the Earth's supply lines, as they are reliant on external food and water sources. In return for landing privileges on Earth, the Draconians pledge to protect these vital supply lines.
* Rogers asks to see his ship, a request that Deering obliges. Rogers looks over the ship, asking about the damage he sustained, noting that the [[cordite]] has yet to oxidize—and surmises that he was somehow intercepted and returned to Earth for reasons he professes ignorance of. Deering bristles at Rogers' recommendations on searching Ardala's ship before it lands, while Rogers retorts that his "generation didn't know what they were doing either" when it came to taking care of their world.
* With his curiosity unassuaged, Rogers attempts to elicit information from the Centrex regarding Anarchia. Much to Rogers' chagrin, Theopolis appears (upon Twiki) and notes that information on Anarchia is classified. After discussing Rogers interest in learning about the remains of his old world first hand, Theopolis resigns himself to the logic that Rogers will find a way to get there. Theopolis suggests they venture out to Anarchia in the morning, as going out at night is dangerous—even Defense Directorate forces do not venture out at night—after they are rested. Rogers uses the Slumber Center for the first time, immediately falling asleep despite his anxieties, and the quads rest upon a bean-style chair in Rogers' living area.
|-|
Act 3=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|At first I felt he was guilty and then...
|Dr. Theopolis|You're being subjective in your evaluation of {{buck|Buck Rogers}}. I, on the other hand, support him for very practical reasons.
|Dr. Elias Huer|''[Dr. [[Elias Huer]] pipes in]'' And what are they?
|Dr. Theopolis|''[Dr. [[Theopolis]] replies]'' I'm convinced of one thing: our friend Captain Rogers has indeed met the Princess [[Ardala]] and has been aboard [[Draconia|the Draconian flagship]]. His descriptions are too precise to be the guesswork of a pirate.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] are presented with the [[microtransmitter]] recovered from ''[[Ranger 3]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}}, [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] leave [[New Chicago]] and venture out into [[Anarchia]]—more specifically the ruins of [[Chicago, Illinois]]—the following morning. As they enter deeper into the city, Rogers suggests that the [[ambuquad]]s go back, but they elect to stick with him, suggesting that they'd better hurry before nightfall.
* As night falls, mutants with disfigured faces watch from ruins of buildings as the trio make their way towards [[State Street]]. As the sound of pipes and other objects hitting things echoes through the seemingly vacant city, Theopolis tells Rogers of the mutants that reside in Anarchia. He further says that they are more interested in the quads than humans, for the quads would be used—in one form or another—in the "black market."
* Rogers comes across a street sign for State Street, and uses it to get his bearings; he soon sprints towards a different direction, and Twiki is instructed to follow.
* Rogers comes across a cemetery with surviving headstones and grave markers. He runs and jumps around to various markers, with Twiki and Theopolis lagging behind.
* Rogers finally comes across the marker he seeks, realizing the fate of his [[Edna Rogers|mother]], [[James Rogers|father]], [[Frank Rogers|brother]] and [[Marilyn Rogers|sister]]. After Twiki and Theopolis arrive at his side, Rogers observes that there is no date, leading Theopolis to explain that after the start of the conflict all civilization and systems broke down, with time becoming meaningless as any survivors faced the resultant ravages of starvation, disease and death.
* A horde of mutants follow the trio to the cemetery, and trio prepare for the inevitable fight when a [[landcraft]] opens fire on the horde. The horde disperses, and the landcraft stops, with [[Earth Defense Directorate]] soldiers—lead by Col. [[Wilma Deering]]—piling out to establish a perimeter.
* Deering approaches Rogers, noting that their pursuit of him comes at some personal risk. After an argument, Rogers attempts to leave after he declares that he is not finished his explorations. Deering has him stunned.
* Returning to [[New Chicago]], Deering enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, where Theopolis and Twiki are also waiting. Huer informs her of the [[microtransmitter]] discovered on ''[[Ranger 3]]'', and that it had been attached to the ship's navigational equipment, revealing their sensitive transit corridors through Earth's [[planetary defense shield]]. Both Huer and Deering surmise that Rogers was indeed working for the pirates menacing their important supply lines, but Theopolis offers a defense of Rogers for practical reasons, noting that his descriptions of Princess [[Ardala]] and ''[[Draconia]]'' are too precise. Theopolis also disputes the suggestion that Rogers was told of these facts by the pirates, for he believes that the pirates would never have survived such an encounter to provide this information.
* Aboard ''Draconia'', Ardala luxuriates in her bath as [[Kane]] enters. He informs her about Rogers fate, noting that he was intercepted and escorted through the defense shield—and that the microtransmitter has worked, for they now have the location of the secret shield corridors. He notes that the device was found, and also notes that once the humans allow them to land, that they'll be able to destroy the shield from the inside. This will allow [[Draco]]'s forces to seize and plunder the planet with impunity. Ardala asks if the Earthlings would be suspicious when Rogers tells them of his encounter with the Draconians, a question quickly answered: Kane declares that it does not matter, as Rogers is "as good as dead."
* Rogers awaits in a room with Twiki and Theopolis, who assure him that they are on his side. Rogers appreciates the gesture, particularly when Twiki puts his hand on Rogers' shoulder.
* Rogers is presented to the [[Computer Council]] for trial, with Huer and Deering accompanying other officials in observing the proceedings. At this trial, Councilor [[Apol]] presents the [[Federal Directorate]]'s case during the final proceedings: Rogers is a traitor who has sold out his own kind, while Theopolis defends Rogers as an innocent man who was used as a pawn by some unknown force. Rogers makes his own statement before judgment is passed, and Theopolis assures him that the Council will have no logical choice but to find Rogers innocent.
* Theopolis is proven alone in aforesaid belief, as the Council finds him guilty. Said Council sentences him for immediate [[termination]], and he is lead away by Defense Directorate security.
|-|
Act 4=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|But no, if I'd met so dashing a young captain, I'm sure I would've remembered vividly. ''[to Rogers]'' I don't believe we've had the pleasure.
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you're mistaken, Princess. ''[goes to kiss her hand, kisses it, then offers]'' I never forget a knuckle.
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after being introduced by [[Wilma Deering]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, and explains that they've been fools, for they had the perfect test of {{buck}}'s innocence in their grasp: the [[Draconians]] themselves. Deering shares her plan with Huer, and they agree to send an honor guard to ''[[Draconia]]'' (with Rogers in their contingent) to not only verify Rogers' story, but to do some reconnaissance as well.
* Huer presents this new plan to the [[Computer Council]] and, despite Councilor [[Apol]]'s objections, the remaining councilors agree with the plan.
* Deering visits Rogers in his confinement cell, where she tells Rogers that he would have the chance to prove his story. Despite his facetiousness, where he informs Deering that he doesn't believe that the Earth Directorate will not be around to carry out his [[termination]] sentence, he comes to accept the plan to prove his innocence.
* Rogers and Deering fly with a squadron from the [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] towards ''Draconia''. Rogers is instructed to not touch the controls, and let the [[auto-flight]] do the work of flying. She tells Rogers that a third of their forces have been lost on this [[vector]] to pirates.
* After Rogers comments that he wishes he brought something to read, a wingman in the squadron informs Deering that they have a visual of the ship Deering detects at vector 401. She notes that for them to have visual confirmation, the ship must be gigantic: it's ''Draconia''.
* In [[Ardala]]'s chamber aboard ''Draconia'', [[Kane]] informs Ardala of the [[Defense Directorate]]'s request to board their ship on the pretense of being a Directorate special envoy. Kane tells Ardala that he doesn't know what they have in mind, and that they've given the Draconians plenty of warning. Kane surmises they they wish to investigate their ship, and notes that there's nothing in evidence to betray their true objectives. An intrigued Ardala agrees to let the special envoy board, and orders the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" to be launched to arrange a surprise for the envoy.
* The Third Force squadron lands aboard ''Draconia'' and are met by Ardala in her standard royal attire, who [[Kane]] introduces to the envoy as "daughter of [[Draco]], Conqueror of Space, Warlord of [[Astrium]], Ruler of the [[Draconian Realm]]." Deering introduces herself, and introduces Rogers as someone they may have already met. Ardala feigns ignorance with great aplomb, and Rogers diplomatically retorts that she is mistaken, for he "never forgets a knuckle." He goes on to describe various facets of "inner chambers," including Ardala's high-necked collar.
* Kane interjects and asks the purpose of their visit, but before they can further discuss, a ''Draconian'' crew member announces via the intercom system that they are [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|under attack by a force of pirates]]. The Third Force's fighters scramble, but before they do so Kane admonishes Deering for their ineptitude in bidding them safe conduct, and assures them that they'll "all perish together."
* After launching, the Third Force's pilots make use of their [[combat computer]]s, with Rogers attempting to help his fellow pilots by calling out the enemy locations and actions using Air Force terminology. However, this language difference, combined with Deerings repeated admonishments, lead various pilots—from [[Wrather]] to [[Weatherly]]—to fall deftly into the sights of the "pirates" and thus to their destruction.
* Fed up with the losses, he brings his [[Thunderfighter]] to manual control and begins "dishing out" what the Third Force has been taking, single-handedly destroying the pirate squadron. Only he and Deering survive, and Deering reluctantly thanks him; they do the only thing they can do and head back to Earth.
* The two fighters return to [[New Chicago]]'s hangar, where Deering and Rogers discuss what transpired in the battle. Rogers suggests that the Directorate get rid of whomever programs their defense tactics, and a prideful Deering changes the subject, noting that Ardala denies Rogers' story and, thus, has no choice but to arrest him pending a new hearing.
* As Rogers walks away, she threatens to shoot him. He reminds her that he has nowhere to go, as his home is 500 years away. He tells her to get her act together, and leaves the conversation.
* Still in the hangar bay, Deering is approached by Dr. [[Theopolis]] (via [[Twiki]]), who asks after Rogers. After replying in the affirmative, Theopolis informs her of the [[Computer Council]]'s formal requests from Ardala—who feels that he single-handed saved their "unarmed" vessel—and wishes for his presence at the banquet. Already hurt and angry, she lashes out at Theopolis, declaring that she does not care for Ardala's feelings on the matter that transpired.
* As ''Draconia'' continues its approach to Earth, Ardala is yet again visited by [[Kane]] in her chambers. She bristles at his use of "my princess" during her greeting to her, and Kane goes on to discuss his thoughts on their "partnership." He declares that it his her desires that he serves, and that he wishes to see that one day she'll sit on her father's throne as "Queen of all the empire."
* She tells him to conserve his strength, for tomorrow she will conquer Earth—Kane corrects her in his reply that ''they'' will conquer Earth, and then makes his leave.
|-|
Act 5=
{{quote
|Dr. Elias Huer|Citizens of the [[Inner City]], may I have your attention, please? At this profound moment in our history, we see hovering in the skies above us an alien vessel. [[Draconia|Military spacecraft, a ship of war.]] This war machine comes to us stripped of all weaponry, completely unharmed, a shining symbol of peace. Lasting peace and great good will between the people of [[Earth]] and the [[Draconian Realm]]. ''[audience applauds, subsiding into]'' And we welcome the Draconian Trade Delegation under the leadership of her Royal Highness, Crown Princess of the Realm, [[Ardala]].
|attribution=Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s speech, welcoming Princess [[Ardala]] and her "trade delegation", {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* In orbit, Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]] leaves ''[[Draconia]]'' for [[Earth]].
* In a foyer to the Grand Ballroom, within a building known as the [[Palace of Mirrors]]<ref>This name comes from the script, and is used as a [[BW:TERM|descriptive term]].</ref>, {{buck}} is in [[Uniforms of the Defense Directorate#Formal Dress Uniform|full dress uniform]], talking to Dr. [[Theopolis]] (carried by [[Twiki]], as per usual). Rogers voices his concerns on being invited to the function, particularly as no one believes his story. Theopolis notes that his presence was requested by the princess herself, and he dryly replies that he'd like to have a word with her alone. Theopolis takes this at its face, and notes that such a meeting is unlikely, as he's only a captain — and not a commissioned one at that.
* As Rogers formulates a plan, he asks what they have for a headache, and Theopolis orders Twiki to get Rogers a relaxant. Before leaving, Theopolis tells Rogers that they do not want to keep the delegation waiting, and they proceed to enter the Grand Ballroom.
* In the Ballroom, guests and dignitaries of the [[Inner City]] are regaled with an introduction by Dr. [[Elias Huer]], who notes that the great warship above-''Draconia''—comes to them as a token of peace, stripped of all weapons and a symbol of the peace to be brokered between the Draconians and the Earth Directorate. He introduces Ardala, who sashays into the ballroom in a revealing royal bikini outfit with decorative horns. In her delegation are [[Kane]], carrying a large sword-like object across his belly, as well as her entourage including [[Tigerman]], her bodyguard. As she makes it to the floor, Kane hands her the sword-like object—a [[digital scroll]]—whose words appear in the clear lucite body.
* She offers greetings and a gift from King [[Draco]] himself, the King's own flagship, ''Draconia'', which she claims is filled with the latest technology and advancements of the Realm to symbolize the new era of prosperity. During this declaration, [[Wilma Deering]] exchanges a glance with Rogers, attempting to gauge his reaction.
* The audience applauds this overture, and Huer declares the commencement of festivities.
* Seated on a throne to the back of the room, the Earthlings dance a [[ball dance]] before Ardala while various dignitaries make their introductions before her. However, Ardala keeps on eyeing Rogers, who is also a spectator to the dancing.
* Twiki returns with the relaxant, which Theopolis warns should only be taken one at a time as its effects are strong; he tucks the vial in his dress belt. While doing so, he asks Twiki for a red rose, despite the inquiries of Theopolis which go unanswered. Twiki heads off while the dance continues.
* Deering approaches Rogers, asking how he likes the dance presentation. He asks if the dance came from "daddy's world" (the Draconian Realm), and Deering suggests that he avoid the use of the term "daddy" to describe the "greatest leader the world has ever known." Rogers replies with a word of cation regarding "Greeks bearing gifts," which is a reference that, along with the [[w:Trojan horse|]], also escapes Deering's understanding. Rogers muses that he came from a time that was "hopelessly paranoid," and makes his way towards Ardala.
* Twiki returns with a red rose on a pillow, which Theopolis notes will make everyone else "look ridiculous" as no one else has done so. Rogers directs Twiki to accompany him, as they're next to see Ardala.
* Kane watches with hidden contempt as Rogers makes his introduction to Ardala, who thanks him for saving them from "those horrible privateers." Rogers replies that there are those on Earth who also believe him to be a privateer, ostensively due to her denial of their first encounter. Ardala asks if that angers him, but Dr. Theopolis intercedes before Rogers can answer.
* Theopolis is hushed and Rogers hands her the rose that Twiki holds upon a pillow, presented as a gift from Rogers to her. She asks after the "charming little friend," who prompts Theopolis to introduce Twiki, and Rogers to also introduce Theopolis, noting that he is the ''ex-officio'' member of the [[Computer Council]].
* Rogers asks Ardala for a dance, which prompts Kane to rebuke Rogers' advance--but is deftly thwarted by Ardala. She and Rogers hit the dance floor to participate in the ball dance, as Deering seethes from the edge of the dance floor and Tigerman watches, ready to pounce for his pound of flesh should anything go awry. As Ardala and Rogers dance, however he notes that he's not up on the "latest dance steps," prompting Ardala to offer an opportunity to change the beat a bit, as it is "her party."
* Rogers goes to the musician and gets them to play some "rock and roll" with a disco tempo, after an explanation on "feeling the music" and "letting himself go." As he starts to dance to the musician's beats, an intrigued Ardala asks what he is doing. He notes that it is called "gettin down," and goads her into joining him as they "get down and boogie." As the confused and bemused dancers watch the action, Twiki approaches Deering and Theopolis points out that "it's expressive"—she replies in the negative, for she is disgusted. Twiki then goes to the dance floor to "get down."
* After a conversation where Rogers relays his predicament on Earth, Ardala propositions Rogers to join her.
* Kane himself returns to the Grand Ballroom, displeased at the showmanship on the dance floor, and brazenly intercedes that some of the ministers would like a few minutes. She doesn't want to go, but Kane sternly reminds her that business of the Realm comes first, and that if she's not willing to perform her duties, there are 29 other sisters in waiting that would.
* Ardala relents, and bids farewell to Rogers, telling him that her private launch leaves at midnight.
* In a side room, Rogers passes by a contemplative Deering. She stops him and propositions him, saying that she'd "like to be his friend," and then goes on to haphazardly elucidate on her being "mixed up" and believing that he had been a spy, et cetera. They share a kiss, and as they do so Rogers looks as his time piece. After she propositions him for a more intimate encounter, he suavely ducks her advance and leaves. After she challenges his rebuke, he replies, more formally, that they'll get back into this later. Deering returns to her seething.
|-|
Act 6=
{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Those are warships out there. That means the treaty is a hoax, but we can do one last service for our country: we can deal with {{buck|Captain Rogers}}.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] comes across the "pirate ships" in ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch bay, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}} boards Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]], and offers her two drinks while singing ''Your My Kind of Town''. [[Tigerman]] is confused and begins to growl, prompting Ardala to ward him off. As they enjoy each other's company, [[Twiki]] with Dr. [[Theopolis]] have followed Rogers per their orders; Twiki attempts to leave the freezer unit in the back of the cabin, as he claims it is too cold, but Theopolis tells him they must stay hidden until they board ''[[Draconia]]''—even though Twiki's [[microdisk]]s are "turning blue."
* On [[Earth]], Dr. [[Elias Huer]] informs Col. [[Wilma Deering]] that Rogers cannot be found. She angrily notes that what does one expect of a "primitive." Huer leaves Deering to her emotions, where she tearfully yet angrily reaffirms her belief that Rogers is a traitor.
* Rogers and Ardala go to [[Ardala's chamber|her chambers]], with Tigerman waiting outside. She begins to get more comfortable, and Rogers prepares drinks for them both, slipping a relaxant into her drink. She returns with seemingly fewer bits of clothing, and she begins to elucidate on her desires, how Rogers fits into them (being a "real man") and goes into her life story and desires. After a time, she asks for the drink Rogers' prepared, and begins to bed him. However, Rogers is able to escape her carnal desires, and is even able to thwart Tigerman with his [[Draconian pistol|own gun]], while Twiki and Theopolis attempt to find Rogers as they hide and evade the [[Draconian soldier]]s aboard.
* Rogers moves Tigerman's stunned bulk out of sight, and makes his way to ''Draconia''{{'|s}} landing bay. He discovers the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" being serviced by Draconian soldiers, and surmises that the treaty is a hoax. He lures a guard with some whistling from the musical notes of ''Your My Kind of Town'', and is able to knock out that guard after he leaves the flight line to investigate the noise. Rogers now has a disguise.
* [[Kane]] walks by Ardala's chambers, finding the guard absent. He pulls a guard off to the side and they blast their way into the room, after Ardala discovers that Tigerman is in her bed, instead of Rogers. Despite her instance that Tigerman be put to death, Kane countermands the order and has Tigerman taken away for questioning. Kane and Ardala exchange recriminations.
* Rogers puts on his newly acquired Draconian helmet, and proceeds to put bombs in the engine exhaust ports of various Hatchet fighters.
* An embarrassed Ardala orders Kane to begin the attack at once. Despite Kane's insistence that they cannot proceed without her father's forces for support, Kane follows her order after being called spineless. She also orders that Rogers be found.
* As Rogers continues his sabotage, Twiki and Theopolis come across the pirate fighters, and see Rogers in the uniform of the enemy, surmising that not only is the Draconian treaty is a hoax but Rogers is a spy. Theopolis tells Twiki that they can only do one thing in the service of their country, and that is to kill the traitor, Captain Rogers.
* With only six minutes before the attack commences, Rogers goes to acquire more bombs for his sabotage. He is stopped as Twiki disarms Rogers and uses Rogers' own weapon against him. After some conversation, Theopolis and Twiki are convinced of Rogers' motives, and they go to find a communications station. Rogers continues his sabotage, while Theopolis and Twiki come across a communications station. Theopolis guides Twiki through causing a short-circuit, forcing the operator to abandon his post so that Twiki and Theopolis can commandeer the station, with 80 seconds to go until the attack launches.
* With 60 seconds remaining, Theopolis orders Twiki to tune into the [[Earth Directorate emergency channel]], which Deering answers. Theopolis informs her that the Draconians are armed and to dispatch all available squadrons. Deering contacts Huer, who agrees to launch the squadrons.
|-|
Act 7=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|You always use that sense of humor of yours to avoid feeling pain. Doesn't always help, does it?
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you know the answer to that.
|Dr. Elias Huer|Yes, I would imagine you wake up every night with some sort of pain, and you probably always will. But there's nothing any of us can do about it. There is something, however, that you can do about it.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] reflect on Rogers' transition into the 25th century, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* 20 seconds away from ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[Draconia's Attack on Earth|assault on Earth]], [[Kane]] assumes his post on ''Draconia''{{'|s}} bridge and orders his crew to battlestations and fighters to prepare for launch.
* As each individual second is counted down from the 10 second mark, Rogers watches from the flight line's side line, mock-saluting a [[Draconian soldier|pilot]] as he enters his [[Hatchet fighter]].
* Thrust into space via [[launch channel]]s, the Hatchet fighters begin to launch, only to explode as they leave the tubes—once their pilots activate their engines to operate under their own power. Other ships begin to explode even before they launch, causing havoc in the [[launch bay]]. Kane is informed of this "impossible" happening, as Rogers works his magic to sabotage additional fighters.
* With the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] squadrons in orbit and en route to intercept, Deering orders the [[Thunderfighter]] pilots to attack the bombers as they launch, with the primary target being ''Draconia'' herself.
* A pilot advises that there are no bombers to attack, as they explode immediately following their deployment. While Kane furiously and continually orders fighters to be dispatched, Deering advises her fellow pilots to eschew the use of [[combat computer]]s while engaging the enemy fighters.
* Deering's fellow pilots are able to now better handle the fighters, while Rogers continues to sabotage the fighters from the inside of the bay. However, he is stopped by [[Tigerman]], who taps him on the back and engages him in fisticuffs. As Rogers handiwork continues to explode about the bay, Rogers is able to somehow cause Tigerman pain and, while distracted, takes a [[Draconian bomb]] nearby, tucks it under Tigerman's belt (from the back) and kicks him away. An explosion occurs off screen, and Rogers continues his sabotage.
* Deering orders that the fighters focus solely on ''Draconia''. With the battle lost, Kane seeks out Princess [[Ardala]], whose disheveled form arises from the floor of her smoke-filled, debris-strewn chambers. Kane admonishes her, saying that the only reason he came back for her is so that she can answer to [[Draco|her father]] for their failure, and drags her to an [[Ardala's launch|escape craft]].
* With the ship heavily damaged, Deering orders all fighters away from ''Draconia''{{'|s}} estimated explosion radius. While doing so, Theopolis contacts Deering and notifies her that Rogers was the one who arranged for the exploding enemy fighters. Corrected in her erroneous assessment of his loyalties, Deering resolves to rescue Rogers, Theopolis and Twiki before ''Draconia'' explodes, making way to the surviving bay.
* Rogers is buried under debris, and awakens from his brief unconsciousness. The ambuquad duo arrives and extract Rogers from the debris pinning him down, telling him that Deering is coming to get them.
* Deering enters the burning landing bay, and the trio of saboteurs make way to Deering's [[Thunderfighter]], cramming into the back pilot's position.
* The ship launches, ''Draconia'' explodes, and Ardala and Kane flee the scene, whittling away the pastime by trading insults and recriminations, ending in a decisive comment from Ardala regarding Kane's manhood in comparison to Rogers'.
* Flying back to Earth, Deering tells Rogers that they owe him more than an apology, and the discussion veers to the Ardala. Even Theopolis notes that the head wear was "attractive." Twiki peers out the starboard window to see [[Ardala's launch]] escaping, which elicits an "uh oh" from the ambuquad drone.
* After a time, Rogers begins settling into his [[Rogers' apartment|apartment]] in [[New Chicago]], painting a smiley face in yellow paint on the [[dining monolith]]. Twiki (sans Theopolis) arrives carrying a cardboard box of various antiques and 20th century replicas, notably a large pepper mill, which is set upon a dining room table with a red-and-white checkered picnic table cover.
* Dr. Huer and Deering, in a teal green casual catsuit uniform, arrives to see how Rogers is settling in.
* The conversation turns to "fixing up" places, which prompts Huer to asks Twiki to leave as they wish to discuss Directorate business. After Twiki departs, they sit at a redesigned living room area, complete with couch and a wood table. After discussing Rogers' feelings of loss, Huer presents Rogers with another means of helping to adjust: working with the [[Defense Directorate]] as an agent working for peace and order against the myriad of threats in the universe.
* Rogers admits that he isn't ready for that, as he doesn't want to put down roots only to have them ripped away from him. They understand, and Huer restates that not only will they endeavor to keep in touch with Rogers, but there just might be enough situations in the universe to pique Rogers' interest so that he can join them informally in an ad-hoc arrangement. Deering coyly notes that they wouldn't want Rogers to get bored.
* Huer points out the tree near the door, and asks about its purpose. In the course of the conversation, Rogers comments that the various plants and antiques, some of which were provided by Dr. [[Julius]] at the [[Archives]], while others were constructed by Twiki based on sketches and other information Rogers furnishes to the ambuquad. All these additions give the apartment a "nice, warm, homey feeling," which neither Huer nor Deering admit to liking.
|-|
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==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Awakening, Part II - Title screencap .png|thumb|right|300px|"Awakening, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
* The opening two-hour episode is basically the feature film [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'']] re-edited, with new footage to lead into the TV series. While there are subtle edits to tone down sexual innuendos (Twiki's quip of his "ball bearings" "turning blue" in the freezer aboard [[Ardala's launch]]), abrasive language, and an "act of violence" ([[Tigerman]]'s kick to the gonads by Rogers during the final act), other scenes are either removed entirely. Of particular note was [[Joseph Wiseman]]'s brief appearance as King [[Draco]], which was completely edited out of the broadcast, although Wiseman returned to the series as [[Carl Morphus]] in "[[Vegas in Space]]."
* The broadcast version of "Awakening" was released on DVD in 2013 as an extra on the Season 2 re-release. Over the years, fans have claimed of a missing scene in which Dr. Theopolis shows Rogers footage of [[World War III]]—in which civilization was destroyed—explains the causes of its destruction, and refers to "[[Anarchia]]" (the 25th-century name for the ruins of the old world, including [[Chicago, Illinois]]). This scene allegedly takes place during the 16 hours Rogers spends in the room with Dr. Theopolis, although no evidence of the scene — either in scripts, novelizations, or even as video materials released over the years — exists to corroborate this allegation.
* Originally aired over the course of a 2-hour slot (the episode itself clocks in at 01:37:30), but has been formatted as two episodes to air in 1-hour slots (each episode clocks in at approximately 47 minutes in length) in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one full-length episode is an official recognition of this episode being a singular offering.
* The titles and episodic credits differ from future installments, particularly with the use of white instead of a yellow color for the typeface.
* The end scene, featuring Dr. Huer's and Col. Deering's visit to Rogers in [[Rogers' apartment]], was filmed when the show went to series (likely filmed during the production of "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]") given the presence of the smiley face on the [[dining monolith]] and the presence of Deering's more "informal" green-teal jumpsuit.

=== Language ===

* Twiki's first Human word isn't English at all, but Hebrew: ''[[w:l'chaim|l'chaim]]''. L'chaim is a toast "to life," and is said by Twiki after he gives Rogers refreshment during the interview with Dr. Theopolis.
* Human pilots do not understand clock faces, as exemplified by Lt. [[Wrather]]'s lack of understanding of a "bandit" (fighter) coming in from "12 o'clock high" (direction in relation to the ship) during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']]. This is a continuing theme throughout the series, particularly in the episodes "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]" and "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]."
* Rogers' use of [[football]] terminology, such as "[[red-dogging]]," would later come to a head in "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]."

=== History ===

* Rogers' quip about "Greeks bearing gifts" is a nod to the [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] from the [[w:Trojan War|Trojan War]]. The offering of ''[[Draconia]]'' as a smorgasbord of the latest in technology for the humans reminds {{buck}} of this, although this lesson is lost to the sands of time as far as 25th century humanity was concerned.
* The [[United States of America]] is known to [[Kane]] and [[Ardala]], and the [[Federal Directorate]] seems to have patterned itself much after American and Western culture by the use of names, locations, and other concepts.

=== Continuity ===

==== Doctor Theopolis ====

* On additional scenes inside [[Buck's apartment]], Dr. [[Theopolis]] is not voiced by [[Eric Server]] but by another uncredited voice actor.

==== Tigerman ====

* [[Tigerman]] is clearly performed by two different people for reasons not explained on the screen. Up until Tigerman is removed from [[Ardala's chamber]], Tigerman is played by [[Duke Butler]]. In the final scene between Tigerman and Rogers on ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} flight deck, [[H.B. Haggerty]]'s Tigerman appears.
* The scene where Rogers kicks Haggerty's Tigerman in the gonads is clumsily excised, and so the audience is left with an impression that he somehow succumbs to pain through a delayed effect of Rogers' attacks.
* While Tigerman is killed by Rogers—who tucks a live [[Draconian bomb]] in Tigerman's belt, which later explodes after Rogers kicks him away (to explode off-camera)—Haggerty's Tigerman reappears in "[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]" and "[[Ardala Returns]]."

== Analysis ==

* Beyond Earth's reliance on extra-terrestrial sources for food and water, Terrans have likely had help rebuilding by extraterrestrial forces and so it is entirely possible that extra-terrestrial forces have guided humanity's rebuilding. Later installments, such as "[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]" show that Earth has been visited after the events of [[World War III]] with the abduction of child prodigy [[Hieronymus Fox]] while inside his [[cryo tube]].
* The events of the Holocaust are left deliberately vague, but are later visited with some considerable depth in "[[Testimony of a Traitor]]". There are nods to Russians by Rogers' himself during [[Wilma Deering]]'s interception of ''[[Ranger 3]]'', although the instigators are never stated in the series' run.
* Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s note on personal data being readily available on every living person on Earth, not only to the Directorate but also to their enemies, eerily mirrors the privacy concerns regarding personal data prevalent in the 21st century. There are some outliers to this, including [[Rafael Argus]] in "[[The Plot to Kill a City]]," with limited information available on the assassin.
* Huer also notes that Rogers is an anomaly, having literally come from nowhere—as Earth's history is all bust lost to time—and that he seems to be immune to the issues of personal data being readily available. However, what of the data already collected during Rogers' intense intake process following his recovery by the Defense Directorate? Would that information already be available in other databanks and information repositories, or was it somehow compartmentalized?
* Rogers is fairly well known to both the Draconians and the Defense Directorate at this point, given Rogers' involvement in the whole affair—mostly beyond his control-which leaves to question what other threats exist. Many of these threats are touched upon in the series, ranging from criminal organizations to renegade governments, and even entertainment producers. Thus, Rogers continued existence as an "unknown quality" to the Directorate's enemies has a feasibility limit.

== Questions ==

=== Regarding Earth ===

* Aren't the shield borders adaptable, given that the shield's distance from the Earth is demonstratively alterable itself?
* How far reaching is the influence of the [[Federal Directorate]]?
* What sort of "black market" exists in [[Anarchia]]?
* How do the mutants and inhabitants of Anarchia sustain their number, given all food and water are provided by off-world sources?
* With the prevalence of habitable worlds in the galaxy, why do the humans not leave Earth for those planets whose biospheres are demonstratively sustainable?

=== Regarding Draconian Interests ===

* Why do [[Draco]], [[Ardala]], and [[Kane]] believe Earth worthy of being conquered, considering that its survival is wholly reliant on extra-terrestrial support?
* Why do the Draconians look like humans?
* Why don't the Draconians simply conquer the other planets who are supplying the food and supplies Earth's citizenry requires?

=== Regarding Ardala ===

* If there are 29 other daughters who can service the "needs of the Realm," as [[Kane]] put it, what makes [[Ardala]] special?

=== Regarding Kane ===

* What prompted Kane to defect to the Draconian Empire? What was his role prior to his defection?

==Quotes==

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Col. Wilma Deering ===

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|I would suggest thoroughly searching [[Draconia|her ship]] before you allow it inside your [[defense shield]].
|Col. Wilma Deering|Wrather an insulting way to begin an alliance based on good faith.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Good faith is for bureaucrats and what gets you [[New Chicago|a city with a lid on it]]. I'd go up there armed to the teeth, full squadrons. Otherwise, you'll be sitting ducks.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[bristling]'' For a man whose expertise is ''allegedly'' five centuries old, you seem quite opinionated.
|William "Buck" Rogers|You're right. It's none of my business how you blow up your world. [[World War III|My generation didn't know what they were doing either.]]
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on the impending arrival of ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|No, no. I... I don't like that plan. It worries me.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[annoyed]'' Why?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[facetious]'' Well, you see, I'm scheduled for [[termination]]. If I miss it, I might get into a lot of trouble.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Buck, you are impossible. I'm offering you your life, and you're giving me practical jokes?
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, see, that's the point: are you offering me termination of my termination, or are you just postponing it?
|Col. Wilma Deering|If you can prove that your story is true...
|William "Buck" Rogers|Let's go.
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on visiting ''[[Draconia]]'' to verify Rogers' story, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Theopolis ===

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Well now, what an attractive man you are, Captain Buck Rogers.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Now look, I've been waiting 24 hours to find out where I am, who I am, who you are. Could I have some answers?
|Dr. Theopolis|Certainly Buck, that's why I'm here... to answer your questions.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Great. Let's have it.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, you're Captain Buck Rogers, and according to [[Ranger 3|your ship]]'s log, you left [[Earth]] in [[1987]].
|William "Buck" Rogers|That much I know. Tell me what I don't know.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, if preliminary data holds up, it appears you have returned to Earth [[2491|504 years later]]. ''[Rogers is stunned to silence]'' You are now in the 25th century. ''[Theopolis notices Rogers' condition as [[Twiki]] returns with a liquid refreshment for Rogers]'' Buck? Are you all right, Buck? Did you hear me? Buck?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[still stunned]'' I think I will have that drink now.
|Twiki|''[Rogers takes the drink, and Twiki offers his first human-understandable statement]'' L'chaim.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] answers {{buck}}' questions during Rogers' initial orientation, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== On Ardala ===

{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|We owe you a great deal more than an apology, Buck. Especially me. I confess, I thought the [[Ardala|Princess]] had you beguiled.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, I will say she had the nicest set of... horns... at the ball.
|Dr. Theopolis|Yes, it was an attractive hat.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Theopolis]] on Rogers and Princess [[Ardala]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|Twiki|''[looking out the window while smushing Rogers' face]'' ''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Uh-oh.
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[readjusts Twiki on his lap]'' Eyes forward. You'll get star-sick.
|Twiki|''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Buck, you're my kind of guy.
|attribution=[[Twiki]] and {{buck}} after seeing [[Ardala's launch]] on an escape vector, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Rogers Quotes ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Look, I got attached to a lot of places, a lot of people, a lot of good times in another century, and it was all torn away from me. Now maybe there's no way back to those things I left behind, and then again, [[Jade Box|maybe there is]]. What I'm trying to tell you is, I'm afraid that if I put down roots here, I might have to go through it all again. Thanks, but no thanks.
|attribution={{buck}} to Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s proposition to join the [[Defense Directorate]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Twiki Quotes ===

{{quote
|Twiki|Taxi cab, taxi!
|attribution=[[Twiki]] as he and {{buck}} run to Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Thunderfighter]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

==Cast==
<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[Pamela Hensley]] as Princess [[Ardala]]
*[[Henry Silva]] as [[Kane]]
*[[Duke Butler]] as [[Tigerman]]
*[[H.B. Haggerty]] as [[Tigerman]] (#2)
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Caroline Smith]] as [[Delta Section Operative|Young Woman]]
*[[John Dewey Carter]] as [[Supervisor 14|Supervisor]]
*[[Colleen Kelly]] as Lt. [[Wrather]] (uncredited)
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Tony Epper]] as Drunk (uncredited)
*[[Vic Perrin]] as Voice of ''Draconia'' P.A. Announcer (uncredited)
|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Daniel Haller
*Written by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens
*Produced by Richard Caffey, Glen A. Larson, Andrew Mirisch, David G. Phinney and Leslie Stevens
*Music by Stu Phillips
*Cinematography by Frank Beascoechea
*Film Editor - John J. Dumas, David Howe and William Martin
*Casting - Robert D. Edmiston
*Art Director - Paul Peters
*Set Decorator - Richard Reams
*Costume Designer - Jean-Pierre Dorléac
|-|
Production Management=
*Jack Cunningham - Unit Production Manager
*Edward D. Markley - Unit Production Manager
|-|
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Phil Bowles - First Assistant Director
*Jerry Sobul - First Assistant Director
*Robert Villar - Second Assistant Director
*Judith Vogelsang - Second Assistant Director
|-|
Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)
|-|
Sound Department=
*Peter Berkos - Sound Effects Editor
*John R. Carter - Sound
*Andrew Gilmore - Sound
*William H. Kauch - Dialogue Editor
*Clyde Sorenson - Sound
|-|
Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)
|-|
Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniatures
*Wayne Smith - Miniatures
*Harry Walton - Miniature Department Head (uncredited)
|-|
Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera
|-|
Music Department=
*David Kahn - Music Editor
*Stu Phillips - Conductor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
</tabber>

==Related Subjects==

{{Episode Subjects|{{PAGENAME}}}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533094/ ''Awakening''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-1/3979532 ''Awakening, Part I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-2/3979533 ''Awakening, Part II''] at NBC.com
{{Episodes (BR25)}}

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Launch channel

2021-04-25T18:15:07Z

LIMAFOX76: Adding French link

[[File:BR25 - Draconia Launch Channel from Ranger 3's Cockpit.png|thumb|{{buck}}'s perspective of ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch channel {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.]]

A '''launch channel''' is a launch accelerator channel for smaller craft installed on a larger base or within a capital ship, allowing the ship to launch at rapid speeds over a shorter distance without using its own engines.

''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch channels are irregular pentagon shaped tubes, with the angular point on the underside of the ship.

A drugged {{buck}} is wowed by the light show as ''[[Ranger 3]]'' launches from ''Draconia''.

== Notes ==

* Ideally, a launch channel allows these smaller craft to launch safely from spaceships, without risk of engine backwash running amok through the craft bays from whence they came.
* The launch channel doubtless shares inspiration with the [[bsgwiki:launch tube|launch tube]]s from the ''[[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica|Battlestar Galactica]]'' television series.

== Gallery ==

<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:BR25 - Draconia Launch Tube Aperture.png|A [[Hatchet fighter]] emerges from ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch channel aperture {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Draconia Launch Tube Aperture - Set of 2.png|A pair of ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch channel apertures {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Draconia Launch Channel from Ranger 3's Cockpit - Early Stage.png|The electronic "hooks" rapidly approach ''[[Ranger 3]]'' {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Rogers' Reaction to the Launch Channel Light Show.png|From ''[[Ranger 3]]''{{'|s}} cockpit, {{buck}} is amazed by the sudden acceleration and light show of the launch channel {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Draconian Launch Channel.png|A clear, unobstructed view of ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[launch channel]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Draconia's Quartet of Launch Channel Apertures .png|Four of ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[launch channel]]s in a staggered array {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
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2021-04-22T17:12:38Z

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Felix Silla

2021-04-20T19:40:59Z

LIMAFOX76: Felix Silla has passed away on April 16 of this year

{{Cast Data
| image= FelixSilla_2007.jpg
| character= [[Twiki]], [[Odee-x]]
| series=BR25
| born_month= 01
| born_day= 11
| born_year= 1937
| death_month= 04
| death_day= 16
| death_year=2021
| nationality= IT
| imdb= 0798061
| sortkey=Silla, Felix
}}

'''Felix Silla''' (born January 11, 1937 near Rome, Italy, died April 16, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.<ref name="legacy">{{cite_web|url=https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/felix-silla-1927-2021-actor-who-played-cousin-itt-on-the-addams-family/|title=Legacy.com: Felix Silla (1927–2021), actor who played Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family”|date=19 April 2021|accessdate=19 April 2021|last=Crowther|first=Linnea|format=|language=}}</ref>) was an Italian-American television and movie actor and former circus performer. Silla was one a rare group of actors who have had roles in each of the largest science fiction sagas: the original 1966 ''Star Trek'', the [[bsgwiki:Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'']], and the final movie of the ''{{W|Star Wars}}'' original trilogy, ''{{W|Return of the Jedi}}''.

Silla was born with [[w:dwarfism|dwarfism]], and thus portrayed a variety of genre characters within that scale. For {{BRTV}}, he portrayed the physicality of [[Twiki]] (voiced by [[Mel Blanc]] and [[Bob Elyea]]), and as the alien [[Odee-X]] in the [[Season 2]] two-parter, "[[Journey to Oasis]]."

Training as a circus performer, Silla came to the United States in 1955. Once in America, he toured with the famed [[w:Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus|Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus]]. His talents with horses and as an acrobat brought him to the attention of Hollywood where he relocated to work as a stuntman.

His first role in that capacity was with motion picture ''A Ticklish Affair.'' He worked as a stunt double in such hits as ''The Towering Inferno'', and ''The Hindenberg.''

Expanding into acting, his best known roles include the insane small Hitler from ''The Black Bird'' and Cousin Itt on the classic television series, ''The Addams Family.''

In the [[bsgwiki:Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'']], Silla was the person inside the costume of the character [[bsgwiki:Lucifer|Lucifer]], which was voiced by [[bsgwiki:Jonathan Harris|Jonathan Harris]]. He was also [[bsgwiki:Noah Hathaway|Noah Hathaway]]'s stunt-double.

Silla also had a large number of science fiction genre appearances, including portraying Twiki in ''[[w:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century|Buck Rogers in the Twenty-Fifth Century]]'', the child gorilla in the original ''Planet of the Apes'', an Ewok in ''[[w:Return of the Jedi|Return of the Jedi]]'', and a Talosian in the original pilot for ''[[w:Star Trek|Star Trek]]''.

Silla frequently appears in Las Vegas with his musical group, "The Original Harmonica Band."

Silla has been married to his wife Susan since 1965. They have two children, Bonnie and Michael.

He died on April 16, 2021, and the news was first broken by friend and fellow actor [[Gil Gerard]] (star of ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'') in a posting on Twitter<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/Gil_Gerard/status/1383141774332428288|title=Gil Gerard's Twitter: "Felix died just a few hours ago and the only good I can draw from his passing is that he didn’t suffer any longer. I will miss him terribly, especially the great time we had at our panels. Just him telling me to ,” go ‘ f ‘ myself”."|date=16 April 2021|accessdate=19 April 2021|last=Gerard|first=Gil|format=|language=}}</ref>. Earlier that day, Gerard updated fans that Silla's family had been moving Silla to hospice care, after speaking to them the night before. According to Gerard, Silla had been diagnosed with terminal [[w:pancreatic cancer|pancreatic cancer]]<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/Gil_Gerard/status/1383085772262281219|title=Gil Gerard's Twitter: "It is with a heavy heart that I tell you all that my dear friend of over forty years, Felix Silla, is dying of pancreatic cancer. I spoke briefly with him and his family last night and they tell me that he’s going into hospice care today. Prayers ."|date=16 April 2021|accessdate=19 April 2021|last=Gerard|first=Gil|format=|language=}}</ref>.

==External Links==
*[http://www.felixsilla.com/ The Worlds of Felix Silla (Official Site)]
*[http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/felix-silla-galactica.tv-interview.html Felix Silla interview on his part as Lucifer]
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798061/ Internet Movie Database Profile]
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== References ==

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[[Category:Glen Larson Productions Cast and Crew]]
[[Category:Former Star Trek Cast and Crew]]
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User talk:LIMAFOX76

2021-04-20T19:30:22Z

LIMAFOX76:

== Recent Changes Rebuild ==

I had to rebuild the Recent Changes using the maintenance, which is why you ran into the error. That should be working now. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 19:28, 20 April 2021 (UTC)
* Well done! ;-) It works! Thank you so much! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:30, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

Felix Silla

2021-04-20T19:16:50Z

LIMAFOX76: Adding French link

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'''Felix Silla''' (born January 11, 1937 near Rome, Italy) is an Italian-American television and movie actor and former circus performer. Silla is one a rare group of actors who have had roles in each of the largest science fiction sagas: the original 1966 ''Star Trek'', the [[bsgwiki:Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'']], and the final movie of the ''{{W|Star Wars}}'' original trilogy, ''{{W|Return of the Jedi}}''.

Silla was born with [[w:dwarfism|dwarfism]], and thus portrayed a variety of genre characters within that scale. For {{BRTV}}, he portrayed the physicality of [[Twiki]] (voiced by [[Mel Blanc]] and [[Bob Elyea]]), and as the alien [[Odee-X]] in the [[Season 2]] two-parter, "[[Journey to Oasis]]."

Training as a circus performer, Silla came to the United States in 1955. Once in America, he toured with the famed [[w:Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus|Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus]]. His talents with horses and as an acrobat brought him to the attention of Hollywood where he relocated to work as a stuntman.

His first role in that capacity was with motion picture ''A Ticklish Affair.'' He worked as a stunt double in such hits as ''The Towering Inferno'', and ''The Hindenberg.''

Expanding into acting, his best known roles include the insane small Hitler from ''The Black Bird'' and Cousin Itt on the classic television series, ''The Addams Family.''

In the [[bsgwiki:Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'']], Silla was the person inside the costume of the character [[bsgwiki:Lucifer|Lucifer]], which was voiced by [[bsgwiki:Jonathan Harris|Jonathan Harris]]. He was also [[bsgwiki:Noah Hathaway|Noah Hathaway]]'s stunt-double.

Silla also had a large number of science fiction genre appearances, including portraying Twiki in ''[[w:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century|Buck Rogers in the Twenty-Fifth Century]]'', the child gorilla in the original ''Planet of the Apes'', an Ewok in ''[[w:Return of the Jedi|Return of the Jedi]]'', and a Talosian in the original pilot for ''[[w:Star Trek|Star Trek]]''.

Silla frequently appears in Las Vegas with his musical group, "The Original Harmonica Band."

Silla has been married to his wife Susan since 1965. They have two children, Bonnie and Michael.

==External Links==
*[http://www.felixsilla.com/ The Worlds of Felix Silla (Official Site)]
*[http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/felix-silla-galactica.tv-interview.html Felix Silla interview on his part as Lucifer]
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798061/ Internet Movie Database Profile]
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User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

2021-04-20T17:24:17Z

LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */

== Wiki logo and French wiki creation ==

Hi Joe, do you have any idea for the Wiki logo? I tried to find a character font to match the TV series' with no success. Regarding a possible French wiki, do you want me to create it on my server? If I do so, I will put all the same stuff like the French Battlestar Wiki. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 22:13, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
: These are great questions. :-) If you'd like to create a French Wiki, I would be humbled! Now, as far as the logo goes, I'm still trying to figure that out myself. I was toying with a few concepts before my main computer crashed (it's being restored now, and I'm just doing work from my Chromebook until the restore is complete), so I'll probably post a few concepts over the next week or so. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 03:43, 30 January 2021 (UTC)
:: The wiki has been [http://fr.buckwiki.ddns.net/wiki/Accueil created]. You can change the "fr" prefix in the [[Special:Interwiki|Interwiki table]] : <tt><nowiki>http://fr.buckwiki.ddns.net/wiki/$1</nowiki></tt>. Enjoy! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:24, 30 January 2021 (UTC)
::: Done! -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 19:05, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

== Vector skin CSS ==

Hi Joe,<br/>I made some arrangement on the Vector skin. You can test (and adopt) it if you like. I made the same on the [[:fr:Main Page|French one]]. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 14:20, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
: I'll check it out! :-) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 15:56, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

== Issues to retrieve the English repository images ==

Hi Joe, It seems that you put the wiki into the "https" format. Since then I cannot access the common images I use on the [[:fr:|French wiki]]. I think you have to update your LocalSettings.php file with the new web address. Thanks, Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:31, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
* Update: you seem to have several issues like your inaccessible user page, error messages with the user changes for now. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:53, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
* Looking into that now. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 21:47, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
*: It was a firewall configuration issue on the new server. I've remedied the issue. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 22:19, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
** Hi, I still have this on the Recent changes link when I'm connected (see below). When I disconnect, the Recent changes are normal. That's weird. Regarding your firewall. I think it need to acknowledge my server so I can have the shared images repository. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:41, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
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** I restored the default settings, now it's working (for the Recent Changes). Still have the next issue between my server and your firewall;-) --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:48, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
** I tried to change my preferences again regarding the Recent Changes, the previous screen came back. It seems not to accept any changes but the default. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:51, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
**: What are your settings? You can mail them to me at webmaster(at)battlestarwiki[d0t]org . Thank you! -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 21:06, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
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Actually, I think you image issue is more like a group/owner right issue. The screen capture above is directly from Buck Wiki. In command line in the directory where is you image folder I think you should run the following:<br/>
<tt>chmod -R 755 images</tt><br/><tt>chown -R www-data images</tt><br/><tt>chgrp -R www-data images</tt><br/>
It should work. As for [[bsgwiki:fr:|Battlestar Wiki]] I fixed my issue, the path of the php.ini file changed. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 17:21, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */

== Wiki logo and French wiki creation ==

Hi Joe, do you have any idea for the Wiki logo? I tried to find a character font to match the TV series' with no success. Regarding a possible French wiki, do you want me to create it on my server? If I do so, I will put all the same stuff like the French Battlestar Wiki. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 22:13, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
: These are great questions. :-) If you'd like to create a French Wiki, I would be humbled! Now, as far as the logo goes, I'm still trying to figure that out myself. I was toying with a few concepts before my main computer crashed (it's being restored now, and I'm just doing work from my Chromebook until the restore is complete), so I'll probably post a few concepts over the next week or so. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 03:43, 30 January 2021 (UTC)
:: The wiki has been [http://fr.buckwiki.ddns.net/wiki/Accueil created]. You can change the "fr" prefix in the [[Special:Interwiki|Interwiki table]] : <tt><nowiki>http://fr.buckwiki.ddns.net/wiki/$1</nowiki></tt>. Enjoy! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:24, 30 January 2021 (UTC)
::: Done! -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 19:05, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

== Vector skin CSS ==

Hi Joe,<br/>I made some arrangement on the Vector skin. You can test (and adopt) it if you like. I made the same on the [[:fr:Main Page|French one]]. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 14:20, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
: I'll check it out! :-) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 15:56, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

== Issues to retrieve the English repository images ==

Hi Joe, It seems that you put the wiki into the "https" format. Since then I cannot access the common images I use on the [[:fr:|French wiki]]. I think you have to update your LocalSettings.php file with the new web address. Thanks, Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:31, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
* Update: you seem to have several issues like your inaccessible user page, error messages with the user changes for now. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 18:53, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
* Looking into that now. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 21:47, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
*: It was a firewall configuration issue on the new server. I've remedied the issue. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 22:19, 18 April 2021 (UTC)
** Hi, I still have this on the Recent changes link when I'm connected (see below). When I disconnect, the Recent changes are normal. That's weird. Regarding your firewall. I think it need to acknowledge my server so I can have the shared images repository. Cheers! --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:41, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
[[File:2021-04-19.png|1000px]]
** I restored the default settings, now it's working (for the Recent Changes). Still have the next issue between my server and your firewall;-) --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:48, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
** I tried to change my preferences again regarding the Recent Changes, the previous screen came back. It seems not to accept any changes but the default. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 19:51, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
**: What are your settings? You can mail them to me at webmaster(at)battlestarwiki[d0t]org . Thank you! -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]] ([[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|talk]]) 21:06, 19 April 2021 (UTC)
[[File:2021-04-20.png|1000px]]

Actually, I think you image issue is more like a group/owner right issue. The screen capture above is directly from Buck Wiki. In command line in the directory where is you image folder I think you should run the following:<br/>
<tt>chmod -R 755 images</tt><br/><tt>chown -R www-data images</tt><br/><tt>chgrp -R www-data images</tt><br/>
It should work --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] ([[User talk:LIMAFOX76|talk]]) 17:21, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

File:2021-04-20.png

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LIMAFOX76: What I found for thumbnail issue on English Buck Wiki

== Summary ==
What I found for thumbnail issue on English Buck Wiki

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */ preferences on Recent Changes don't work

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */ One problem solved

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */ I still have issues

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LIMAFOX76: User:LIMAFOX76| Recent changes screen

== Summary ==
[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] Recent changes screen

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76: /* Issues to retrieve the English repository images */

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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LIMAFOX76:

Armageddon 2419 A.D.

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'''''Armageddon 2419 A.D.''''' is the first novella about [[Buck Rogers]] written by [[Philip Francis Nowlan]] in 1928.

== External links ==

* ''[[w:Armageddon 2419 A.D.|Armageddon 2419 A.D.]]'' on [[w:Main Page|Wikipedia]].
* [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/32530/32530-h/32530-h.htm ''Armageddon 2419 A.D.'' ebooks] available on the [http://www.gutenberg.org/ Project Gutemberg] web site. This book is now in the public domain as [[Philip Francis Nowlan]] (1988—1940) is deceased for more than 50 years.

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[[fr:Armageddon 2419 A.D.]]

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' (film)}}

{{Infobox
| Box title = ''Buck Rogers<br>in the 25th Century''
| image = File:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century theatrical poster.jpg
| imagewidth = 300px
| Row 1 title = Director
| Row 1 info = [[Wikipedia:Daniel Haller|Daniel Haller]]
| Row 2 title = Producers
| Row 2 info = Richard Caffey<br>[[Wikipedia:Glen A. Larson|Glen A. Larson]]
| Row 3 title = Writers
| Row 3 info = Glen A. Larson<br>[[Wikipedia:Leslie Stevens|Leslie Stevens]]
| Row 4 title = Based on
| Row 4 info = [[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers|''Buck Rogers'']] by [[Wikipedia:Philip Francis Nowlan|Philip Francis Nowlan]]
| Row 5 title = Starring
| Row 5 info = [[Wikipedia:Gil Gerard|Gil Gerard]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Erin Gray|Erin Gray]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Pamela Hensley|Pamela Hensley]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Tim O'Connor (actor)|Tim O'Connor]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Felix Silla|Felix Silla]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Mel Blanc|Mel Blanc]] (Voice)<br>[[Wikipedia:Henry Silva|Henry Silva]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Joseph Wiseman|Joseph Wiseman]]
| Row 6 title = Narrator
| Row 6 info = [[Wikipedia:William Conrad|William Conrad]]
| Row 7 title = Composer
| Row 7 info = [[Wikipedia:Stu Phillips (composer)|Stu Phillips]]
| Row 8 title = Distributor
| Row 8 info = [[Wikipedia:Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]]
| Row 9 title = Release Date
| Row 9 info = March 30, 1979
| Row 10 title = Runtime
| Row 10 info = 89 minutes
}}
'''''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''''' is a 1979 American [[Wikipedia:Science fiction film|science fiction film]] directed by [[Wikipedia:Daniel Haller|Daniel Haller]]. Starring [[Wikipedia:Gil Gerard|Gil Gerard]] in the title role, it was produced by [[Wikipedia:Glen A. Larson|Glen A. Larson]] who co-wrote the screenplay with [[Wikipedia:Leslie Stevens|Leslie Stevens]], based on the character [[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers|''Buck Rogers'']] which was created by [[Wikipedia:Philip Francis Nowlan|Philip Francis Nowlan]] in 1928.

Originally made as a [[Wikipedia:Television pilot|television movie pilot]], [[Wikipedia:Universal Studios|Universal Studios]] opted to release the film theatrically several months before the [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century|subsequent television series]] aired.

==Plot==
In 1987, [[Wikipedia:NASA|NASA]] astronaut Captain [[Buck Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]] is piloting the space shuttle ''[[Ranger 3]]'' when he flies into an unexpected space phenomenon and is frozen for 504 years. In the year 2491, his shuttle is found drifting in space by the alien ship ''Draconia'', which is headed to Earth for a trade conference, under the command of [[Princess Ardala]] and her aide de camp, [[Kane]], a former native of Earth. Rogers is revived from his cryogenic sleep. Princess Ardala is visibly attracted to Buck, but Buck rebuffs the Princess and is put back on his shuttle and sent towards Earth.

It turns out though the Draconians are actually planning to conquer the Earth through staged pirate attacks on Earth's shipping fleet, forcing Earth to seek a treaty with the Draconians and unwittingly opening up their defenses to the invaders. They plant a homing beacon aboard Roger's shuttle to track a way past Earth's planet-wide defense shield. Buck lands in New Chicago and is immediately taken into custody by Colonel [[Wilma Deering]] of Earth's military forces. He is interrogated and learns that Earth has been rebuilt over the centuries in his absence following a [[Wikipedia:Nuclear holocaust|nuclear holocaust]], and now the only thing left is this big city surrounded by desert wasteland. Over the course of his time in detention, Buck makes the acquaintance of Dr. Elias Huer, the leader of Earth's [[Earth Defense Directorate|Defense Directorate]], the [[Wikipedia:Artificial intelligence|AI]] computer Dr. [[Theopolis]], and the robot drone [[Twiki]].

While recounting his encounter with the Draconians, Buck notices several discrepancies and suspects that the Draconians must be armed, contrary to the terms of the trade meeting. Against advice, Buck ventures outside the city to the ruins of old [[Wikipedia:Chicago|Chicago]] in an attempt to see that what he has been told is real, eventually finding his own parents' [[Wikipedia:Grave|grave]] and having to be rescued by Wilma and her troops from the mutants inhabiting the ruins. Following Buck's return to the [[Wikipedia:Inner city|Inner City]], the Draconian tracking device is found aboard his ship, and the authorities accuse Buck of espionage. Buck claims the Draconians set him up, and eventually Wilma persuades Dr. Huer to test Buck's claims by requesting a meeting with Princess Ardala and Kane aboard the ''Draconia''. The Draconian marauders attack their flagship as a diversion, but Buck manages to destroy them single-handedly, thus earning Wilma's respect.

At the official diplomatic reception, Ardala, who is still attracted to Buck, invites him back to the ''Draconia'', but Buck merely goes along to find out the truth behind the Draconians. On the ship, Ardala says she needs "a man, a REAL man" to rule by her side and offers Buck the position. After drugging Ardala, Buck explores the ship and discovers their plans to attack Earth, which is imminent. Dr. Theopolis and Twiki, who have followed Buck aboard, eventually meet up with him and alert Earth to the Draconian threat. Wilma immediately scrambles Earth's starfighters and attacks the ''Draconia'', while Buck sabotages the Draconian bomber fleet prepared to attack Earth and fights off Ardala's bodyguard, [[Tigerman]]. During the battle, the ''Draconia'' is critically damaged, but Buck, Theopolis and Twiki are rescued by Wilma before the ship explodes. Ardala and Kane also escape the destruction of the ''Draconia'' destruction in a shuttlecraft, while Kane vows to return and to take his revenge on Rogers.

==Cast==
*[[Wikipedia:Gil Gerard|Gil Gerard]] as Captain [[Buck Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Wikipedia:Erin Gray|Erin Gray]] as Colonel [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Wikipedia:Tim O'Connor (actor)|Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. Elias Huer
*[[Wikipedia:Pamela Hensley|Pamela Hensley]] as [[Princess Ardala]]
*[[Wikipedia:Henry Silva|Henry Silva]] as Kane
*[[Wikipedia:Howard F. Flynn|Howard F. Flynn]] as Voice of Dr. [[Theopolis]]
*[[Wikipedia:Felix Silla|Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Wikipedia:Mel Blanc|Mel Blanc]] as Voice of Twiki
*[[Wikipedia:Duke Butler|Duke Butler]] as [[Tigerman]]
*[[Wikipedia:Joseph Wiseman|Joseph Wiseman]] as [[Emperor Draco]]

==Differences==
When the movie was broadcast on network TV in 1979 as “[[Awakening]]” of the TV series, a few changes were made:
*The original, sensual opening credits sequence was replaced with a starfield background. The narration was altered and the song removed.
*The first appearance of Wilma’s trademark catsuit.
*Some of [[Buck Rogers]]’s more suggestive comments to [[Wilma Deering]] were cut.
*[[Tigerman]]’s death was removed. This allowed the character to return in later episodes.
*The TV version of the film (“[[Awakening]]”) features scenes in Buck’s 25th century apartment that was not seen in the theatrical version. The epilogue dialogue / setup for the TV series also takes place here.
*New scenes were added that showed Buck’s apartment.
*The idea that Buck would work for Dr. Huer and New Chicago.
*Several scenes were added, this included an epilogue for the TV series that provided background.
*Some dialogue was altered to avoid double meanings.
*[[Twiki]]’s line “I’m freezing my ball-bearings off!” in the theatrical version is replaced with “My micro-discs are turning blue!” in the TV version.
*The 1979 UK theatrical release of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century had several scenes removed to obtain an “A” classification.
*In the theatrical version, “Weatherly”, a pilot killed in the pirate raid, is female. In the TV version, footage of a male pilot is used.
*The movie was reedited into a 2 parter for syndication.
*The TV episode version of this film changed from William Conrad to Vic Perrin during scenes involving the Draconia announcer. Only 1 line of Conrad’s original voice work as the Draconia announcer was left in.

==Production==
Inspired by the massive success of [[starwars:Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'']] two years earlier, Universal began developing ''Buck Rogers'' for television, spearheaded by Glen A. Larson who had a production deal with the studio. Initially, Larson and Universal had planned on making a series of ''Buck Rogers'' TV movies for NBC. Production began in 1978, however, the pilot for Larson's other sci-fi series, [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']] (1978), had been released theatrically in some countries and in key locations in North America, and had done well at the box office. Universal then opted to release the first ''Buck Rogers'' TV movie theatrically on March 30, 1979. The movie grossed over $21 million in North America and was later released internationally, which led NBC to commission a weekly series, which began on September 20, 1979 with a slightly modified version of the theatrical release that deleted some scenes, added others intended to link to the ongoing series, revised the fate of one character killed off in the original so that he survived (Tiger Man), and replaced the suggestive opening credit sequence with a more generic version.<ref>{{cite web|last=Houston|first=David|title=Buck Rogers Becomes The Movie|url=https://archive.org/details/starlog_magazine-021/page/n49|work=[[Wikipedia:Starlog|Starlog]]|date=April 1979|accessdate=June 30, 2019}}</ref>

The movie was originally slated for release for September 1978.<ref>{{cite web|last=Delson|first=James|title=Buck Rogers: The Inside Story An exclusive interview with Director Daniel Haller|url=https://archive.org/details/Fantastic_Films_010_September_1979_vol2_no4_c2c-Tranzor-HQS/page/n39|work=Fantastic Films|date=September 1979|accessdate=June 30, 2019}}</ref> There were several start dates for filming but it was repeatedly delayed due to casting problems. The movie was eventually released in March 1979.

Several shots in the film were filmed at the [[Wikipedia:Westin Bonaventure Hotel|Westin Bonaventure Hotel]] in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles, California]]. Several other stock shots portraying futuristic buildings on Earth are that of remaining pavilions on the site of [[Wikipedia:Expo 67|Expo 67]], including the British and French national pavilion (now open as the [[Wikipedia:Montreal Casino|Montreal Casino]]). These shots were also included in the 1979 [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']] episode "[[bsgwiki:Greetings from Earth|Greetings from Earth]]", in which they were said to be a city on the planet Paradeen (though in production around the same time, the episode aired a month prior to the release of the ''Buck Rogers'' film). Buck's NASA shuttle, ''Ranger 3'', was itself a prop that had been seen in this same episode where it was used as Michael's Lunar-7 shuttle though painted a different color.

Princess Ardala's father, Emperor Draco (played by [[Wikipedia:Joseph Wiseman|Joseph Wiseman]]), originally had several scenes in the movie but most of these were deleted. His only remaining scene was as a holographic image talking to Kane at the movie's ending. Despite this brief appearance, images of Draco appeared prominently in various ''Buck Rogers'' merchandise, and 12" and 3¾" Draco action figures were produced by the toy company [[Wikipedia:Mego Corporation|Mego]]. Wiseman would later appear in the weekly television series, playing the character Morphus in the episode "[[Vegas in Space]]".

==Soundtrack==
The movie's opening credits featured a song, "[[Suspension]]", sung by [[Wikipedia:Kipp Lennon|Kipp Lennon]] and co-written by Glen A. Larson. An instrumental version of the song was used as the main theme for the television series that followed, though the vocal version of the song was used again for the ending credits of the season one finale, "[[Flight of the War Witch]]".

==Reception==
The movie received a mixed reception from critics.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tyler|first=Joshua|title=Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - The Complete Series|work=CinemaBlend|date=March 15, 2012|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/dvds/Buck-Rogers-in-the-25th-Century-The-Complete-Series-822.html|accessdate=March 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Screen: 'Buck Rogers' Glides on Automatic Pilot:'Millionaire's Row' Tour|work=[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]]|date=March 30, 1979|url= https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A04EFD71E39E732A25753C3A9659C946890D6CF|accessdate=March 14, 2012|last=Canby|first=Vincent}}</ref>

==Home media==
The film has been released on video several times since the 1980s, and was released on DVD in the ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' series boxed set released in 2004. This was in lieu of the television broadcast version (entitled "[[Awakening]]") which contained some different scenes. When the first season was issued again on DVD in 2012, the boxed set still contained the theatrical version of the film. However, the television version of the film was finally released on DVD as a bonus feature in a re-issued boxed set of Season Two in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Buck-Rogers-25th-Century-Season-2/17448|title=Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Release Date Flies Into the Future for 'Season 2' on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=September 4, 2012|work=[[Wikipedia:TVShowsonDVD.com|TVShowsOnDVD.com]]|accessdate=September 8, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120906221135/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Buck-Rogers-25th-Century-Season-2/17448|archivedate=September 6, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'']] at Wikipedia
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077278/ ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''] at IMDb
[[Category:Films]]
[[fr:Buck Rogers au XXVe siècle]]

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{{TOCright}}
= Pre-20th Century =

==10,000 BCE==
*The Bird civilization, of which [[Hawk]] is a descendant, thrives on the [[Earth]]. One tribe at is located on Easter Island. Sometime shortly after this, the Bird people leave the Earth in search of a home on another planet {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}. This would be the first time Earth creatures left the planet, a feat that would not be repeated until the 1960’s.

==7,500 BCE==
*The [[Goral]], aliens from “[[The Planet of Death]]”, leave their world and head into space. Behind, they leave a caretaker: the simulacrum called the [[Hand of the Goral]]. The only visitors to the planet to survive the tests of this gatekeeper are [[Buck Rogers]] and [[Hawk]] in [[2492]] CE. (10,000 years before “[[The Hand of the Goral]]”)

==1493==
*The [[Sedonian Generals]] and [[Private Zed]] are born. (1000 years before “[[Shgoratchx!]]”)

=20th Century=

{{quote
|Crichton | Oh, dear, how depressing. Now hear this! Your presence is requested on the hangar deck. Let us put a stop to this goldbricking.
|Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers | Goldbricking?
| Crichton | A quaint expression from the century which spawned you, Captain. A perfectly dreadful century, I might add. Highlighted by wars, women's lib, and the holocaust.
|attribution=[[Crichton]] and {{buck}} discuss the 20th century, {{BR25|Shgoratchx!|prose=Y}}
}}

==1902==
*Hughie Cannon publishes the song “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?” Buck sings this song during his approach to the Earth in his shuttle in 2491 {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1957==

===9 January===
* [[Buck Rogers|William Anthony "Buck" Rogers]] in born in the [[United States]]. He grows up in [[Chicago]], Illinois. (534 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==1958==
*Jennifer is born in the United States. (1987 less 28 years)

===29 July===
*[[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] is founded.

==1968==
*Danny Hutton brings together a group of musicians to form the band Three Dog Night, which is one of [[Buck Rogers]]’s favorites. In “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” he plays one of their albums while at his apartment.

==1976==
*Mayor Daly of Chicago passes away (novelization). In the summer, the motion picture Jaws becomes the top movie at the box office. [[Buck Rogers]] later watches a video of it in 2492 {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

==1977==
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is born on “old” Earth. He would become known as a child genius. Fox’s memories of his youth include cheeseburgers, rock music, Saturday morning cartoons, and comic books. This is an adjustment to the age given in “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, which suggests Fox was born in 1998.

==1980==

===November===
*In the election of 1980, Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States.

==1984==

===November===
*In the election of 1984, a man who is neither Ronald Reagan nor Walter Mondale is elected President of the United States {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1985==

===March===
*Mikhail Gorbachev does not succeed Constantin Chernenko to become General Secretary of the Soviet Union.

==1986==

===Unknown===
*Relations between the USSR and the United States degenerate to the point where the 2 nations are on the brink of World War III. (novelization, “[[Awakening]]”)
*The President of the United States has a new bunker built for him to use in the event of a nuclear attack, located directly underneath the sculptures of the Presidents at [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*Many people, including [[Buck Rogers]] himself, are concerned about the possibility of a sneak attack from hostile forces {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] graduates from college at the age of 9 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.

===December===
*[[Buck Rogers]] meets with the [[President of the United States]] at his secret base inside [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1987==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] obtains his Ph.D. at the age of 10 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.
*Global tensions begin to spiral out of control, ultimately leading to World War III.
*As World War III is approaching, Hieronymus Fox creates a device to preserve people in a cold sleep. Hieronymus Fox, unwilling to risk anyone’s life but his own, subjects himself to the cold sleep experiment and remains in cryogenic suspension until 2490 when he is revived by the Genesians.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]], under deep hypnosis, works with the conspiracy to steal the nuclear launch codes from NATO {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’s 30th birthday. This is the age he is preserved at when he is frozen in May 1987 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck|Awakening}}.

===February===
*With [[Buck Rogers]]’s assistance, the conspiracy within America’s defense establishment is thwarted. After his debriefing, his original personality is restored, and his memories of the mission suppressed. Buck is rewarded for his help in thwarting a national conspiracy by being given the opportunity to pilot Ranger 3 for the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]. Ironically, this was a posting that had also been promised to him by the conspirators {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===March===
*[[Buck Rogers]] has dinner with [[Jennifer]], and promises her that after the ''[[Ranger 3]]'' deep space probe, he will never leave her again {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*On leave from [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]], [[Buck Rogers]] visits his Mother in Chicago. He stays until just prior to his final preparations for piloting ''[[Ranger 3]]''. Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===May===
*''[[Ranger 3]]'' is launched by the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] and the [[United States Air Force]]. Buck repeatedly states the flight number “Flight 711” in his transmissions to Houston Control {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Introduction to “[[Awakening]]”. “The year is 1987...” National Aeronautics and Space Administration launches ''[[Ranger 3]]'', piloted by [[Buck Rogers]]. It is the last of America’s deep space probes. The probe is launched atop a giant rocket similar to a Saturn V rocket, the sort used in the earlier Apollo missions. This new rocket had some problems in testing, which concerned Buck’s mother. Once out of Earth orbit, ''[[Ranger 3]]'' was capable of tremendous speeds, and was to have toured the entire solar system within 5 months. Clearly, faster than light travel, if not already a reality, was close at hand. In a freak mishap, Rogers is frozen and remains in a state of suspended animation for 504 years. (6 months prior to “[[Testimony of a Traitor]]”) Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===October===
*When [[Buck Rogers]]’s original 5 month tour of the solar system was to have concluded {{BR25|Awakening}}.

===22 November===
*World War III begins {{BR25|Film|Awakening|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The [[United States]] undergoes a devastating nuclear attack, and all major U.S. cities are destroyed. The U.S. counterattacks, and a second wave of missiles is launched by enemy forces. World War III is waged primarily between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
*In the minutes before what he knows will be the final destruction not only of America, but ultimately of the Earth, Major [[Jim Petersen]], United States Air Force, records a videotape at NORAD headquarters in Colorado. As a result of coming into possession of surveillance tapes from Air Force intelligence, Petersen is under the mistaken impression that [[Buck Rogers]] was part of a conspiracy within the American armed forces to obtain the secret nuclear launch codes, and initiate a pre-emptive strike against the enemy without civilian authorization. Prior to this discovery, Petersen had considered Buck to be his best friend. Completing the recording, he places it in a fireproof box. The box is later recovered by the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] in 2493 {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The second wave of missiles from the enemy strikes, destroying what remains of the United States.
*World War III rages throughout the Earth killing millions.
*Radiation and disease in the aftermath of World War III kills millions more. Civilization begins to collapse. The collapse happens very quickly, and bodies are hurriedly buried often without grave markers.
*According to Dr. [[Goodfellow]], this destruction may have occurred because there was no Guardian in place at this time, who could have protected the Earth {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

==1988==

===April===
*As society breaks down, people lose track of the passage of time. By the time that [[Buck Rogers]]’ parents die and are buried, only the month of their death is noted on the tombstone.

==1990==
*The survivors of humanity have to deal with the various challenges posed by starvation, contamination, radiation, and plague. (novelization, “Awakening”)
*This is the beginning of a long period of anarchy on the Earth. Humanity struggles just to survive. Many humans and other life forms are horribly mutated by the prolonged exposure to nuclear radiation {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1996==
*The year that the [[Draconians]] inscribed on the fake Earth satellite which they used to lure [[Buck Rogers]] into capture. It is clearly erroneous, as Dr. [[Theopolis]] surmised {{BR25|Ardala Returns}}.

= 21st Century =

==2000 - 2050==
*During the period of time immediately after World War III, groups of people begin to find ways to leave [[Earth]] and start life anew on other planets. Some remain in contact with “Terra”, others do not, and some develop divergent cultures. Ultimately all contact between Earth and these colonies is lost, although Earth and the colonies remain in touch from the early 20th century through to the late 23rd century {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|The Satyr}}.
*At least one group of colonists sets up a viable community on [[Saturn]] {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.
*Earth is looted by aliens. The frozen body of [[Hieronymus Fox]] is stolen {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}. This is likely the time of first contact between the humans of Earth and people from other worlds, and is not auspicious. This alien contact may have helped in the acceleration of human technology.

==2090==
*The first shipments of genetic waste materials are shipped from [[Saturn]]. (400 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”) [[Odee-x]] is one of the experimental beings that survives this banishment. This clearly indicates that faster than light capability had been refined and was more broadly in use by humans in the late 21st century. As well, genetic engineering was widely in use as suggested by both “[[Journey to Oasis]]” and “[[The Crystals]]”.
*A strange colony is established on the volcanically active planet of [[Fibracetes]], a world rich in [[Dirbidian crystals]]. Accompanying the human colonists is a series of pre-packaged settlers. Mummified for transportation, they were packaged in this form to await activation by light through the use of the dirbidian crystals. After activation, they would pass through 2 stages. In the early stage, they would appear as monstrous hulks with bluish-grey skin. As they had superhuman strength and tended toward violence, they were intended to be supervised at this point. Later, they would emerge from this cocoon-like stage as normal humans. The settlers were essentially fabricated, full sized, from DNA, with all cultural information encoded in their genes. This was to allow for the colony to rapidly expand and so as not to rely on normal methods of childbirth. This colony was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 2093, and several of the mummies were trapped under the ash {{BR25|The Crystals}}.

= 22nd Century =

==2100==
*Electricity is no longer used as a means of providing power. A new technology takes its place at this time. (400 years before “[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]”)

==2193==
*The energy cells aboard the Sedonian ship transporting [[Solar bomb]]s implode, leaving the ship and its crew to go adrift for 300 years {{BR25|Shgoratchx!}}.

= 23rd Century =

==2293==
*The [[Earth]] loses contact with the many colonies that had been established on other worlds in the years immediately following World War III. It is with the hope of re-establishing contact with these colonies that the [[Searcher]] is dispatched in [[2493]]. (200 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

= 24th Century =

==2387==
*The Earth finally begins to recover from World War III, and rebuilding begins at full speed. Advances in computer technology are key to the new renaissance of human culture. (“[[Awakening]]”, 400 years after World War III according to the novelization.)
*The Inner City ([[New Chicago]]) is built, the [[Computer Council]] is put in place, and commerce is established with off world sources of trade. New Chicago becomes the new capital of Earth.
*Soon, many other Earth cities are reborn including [[New Phoenix]], [[City by the Sea]] (New Orleans), [[New Detroit]], [[New Tulsa]], and [[New London]]. The [[Earth Defense Directorate]] is created to defend the Earth from emerging extraterrestrial threats.
*At this time, contact is re-established with some of the colonies that previously lost. Others remain out of contact.
*To resolve disputes between the various human settlements in the galaxy, the [[Galactic Court]] is formed {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}} It is also known as the [[Galactic Judiciary]]. {{BR25|The Golden Man}}.

==2397==
*The [[Galactic Judiciary]] establishes a penal colony on the asteroid, [[Iris VII]], within the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids. (96 years prior to "[[The Golden Man]]")

= 25th Century =

==2406==

===Unknown===
*[[Noah Cooper]] is born on [[Earth]]. (84 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] born. He reached the age of 85 during the early part of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”, which featured a surprise birthday party held for him.

==2414==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is born on Earth, in England.

==2419==
*Brigadier [[Gordon]] is born on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2420==
*Earth begins to slowly establish new colonies in neighboring star systems, but relations are not easy with all of the new colonies, many of which desire to establish some independence from Earth. This is the beginning of what will become known as the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]].

==2439==
*[[Elias Huer]] is born on Earth.
*[[Efram Asimov]] is born.

==2452==
*[[Daylora Bayliss]] is born {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2462==
*[[Wilma Deering]] is born on [[Earth]]. Her father is a fighter pilot.

==2464==
*[[Elias Huer]] pilots the first ship through a [[Stargate]]. The short trip takes him across Earth’s solar system. His mission a success, a system of Stargates is developed to link trading planets throughout the [[Earth Federation]] and beyond.

===25 April===
*[[Jason Samos]] establishes the colony of [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]], consisting of 116 colonists {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2465==
*Dr. Theopolis assists in the design of the Earth Starfighter {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2469==
*[[Efram Asimov]], at the time a Captain, is present when 7 [[Earth Federation]] starships are lost in a great explosion. He survives, but is traumatized by the events {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.

==2470==
*Traeger first meets Delora Bayliss on Regulus 5, where as a teenager she is selling quadrilium, a radioactive element {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2471==
*The last “sled bomber” is produced for Earth’s defense fleet. (20 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2475==

===Unknown===
*[[Cornell Traeger]] begins meeting with [[Delora Bayliss]], who is now working as a Doctor of psycho-medicine, as her patient. Later, Traeger joins the exploration division of the [[Earth Federation]] fleet. Shortly thereafter Huer assigns him to an exploration mission {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2476==
*In flight school, [[Duke Danton]] receives instruction on the use of pulsar cannons by Brigadier [[Gordon]]. (15 years before “[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]”).
*[[Cornell Traeger]], an [[Earth Defense Directorate]] pilot on a routine exploration mission is lost and presumed dead. In fact, Traeger lands on the planet [[Ovion]] where he is charged with espionage and held until 2491. Traeger blames Dr. [[Elias Huer]] for his ordeal. (15 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==2479==
*After a few years on Ovion, [[Cornell Traeger]] learns the secrets of matter transmutation {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2480==
*At 18, [[Wilma Deering]] begins her training with the Earth defense force. She is aided in her studies by [[Noah Cooper]], who was a colleague of her father {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th]]”) While in flight school, Wilma meets [[Duke Danton]], and at some point the 2 become romantically involved. (“[[Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2484==
*[[Del Samos]], son of Major [[Jason Samos]], is born at [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]]. (9 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

==2485==

===Unknown===
*At age 23, [[Wilma Deering]] bids Ambassador [[Duvoe]] goodbye. The couple was very much in love, but their careers and commitments pulled them apart. (7 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”)

===17 July===
*The last communication was received at Earth from Major [[John Stamos]] at the [[New Corinth]] colony on [[Arcadis]]. Shortly after this, Major Stamos transformed into a half-man half-goat creature, and assumed the name of [[Pangor]] {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2486==
*[[Alicia]], a deaf girl, is kidnapped from her parents on [[Earth]] by a group of gunrunners. [[Buck Rogers]] revealed that Alicia had been taken from her family 5 years before the events of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”.

==2488==

===Unknown===
*A plot to ship guns and weaponary to hostile colonies is exposed {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

===October===
*[[Wilma Deering]] leads a raid on the base of gunrunners, accompanied by the [[Fighting 69th]]. (3 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2489==

* [[Barnard Smith]] meets [[Rafael Argus]] on [[Sutter's World]] {{BR25|The Plot to Kill a City, Part II}}.

==2490==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is awakened from cryogenic suspension by the people of [[Genesia]]. He had been frozen at roughly 10 years of age, and is still a child, although a brilliant one. He works to improve their planet, and is shortly made their President. (prior to “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, but not long before as Hieronymus still appears to be 10 years old to [[Roderick Zale]] at that time.)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] and the entire [[Fighting 69th]] squadron are removed from combat flight ready status and active duty by [[Wilma Deering]] after they fail to pass the routine physical. [[Elias Huer]] tells Buck that the members of the 69th were removed from duty “a year ago” {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

==2491==

===Unknown===
*[[Buck Rogers]] is found after 504 years. He returns to the vicinity of the Earth and encounters the Draconian flagship bringing [[Princess Ardala]] to Earth {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Buck declines to formally join the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], but retains the honorary rank of Captain. He also agrees to help the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] out on occasion. Later, he accepts a position reporting to [[Elias Huer]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] meets [[Buck Rogers]] for the first time. Colonel Deering’s initial hostility diminishes following Buck’s success in exposing the Draconians attempted invasion of Earth {{BR25|Awakening}}.
*Buck meets ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} former Chief Engineer, who is fleeing the Draconians, and agrees to find him a hiding place on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Escape from Wedded Bliss]]}}.
*Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel together on a recon mission to a destination near [[Stargate 4]]. This is one of Buck’s first trips through a [[space warp]]. While they are gone, over a course of 3 days, 25000 people in [[New Chicago]] are afflicted with a strange nerve condition. The [[Computer Council]] keeps the matter secret, as the condition has affected the readiness of Earth’s Defense Squadrons. Buck accepts a position with the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], reporting to Dr. Huer {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.
*Pirates using [[Hatchet fighter]]s begin attacking Earth shipping {{BR25|Vegas in Space}}.
*”[[The Plot to Kill a City]]”

===October===
*”[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”
*”[[Unchained Woman]]”
*”[[Planet of the Amazon Women]]” - Buck plans a 2 week vacation with [[Tangie]].
*”[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” - Buck spends his 2 weeks of vacation on [[Genesia]].
*”[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]”
*”[[Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”
*”[[Space Vampire]]”

===31 December===
*”[[A Blast For Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

==2492==

===Fall===
*[[Elias Huer]] detaches [[Wilma Deering]] from his Office at the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] and Wilma accepts an assignment aboard the exploration vessel [[Searcher]]. [[Buck Rogers]] also accepts an assignment aboard ''Searcher''. [[Twiki]] goes with Buck. Dr. [[Theopolis]] is assigned a different ambuquad to assist him.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]] mentions during ”[[Ardala Returns]]” that he and [[Ardala]] had “been through this twice before”, a reference to the events of “[[Awakening]]” and “[[Escape From Wedded Bliss]]”. Subsequent to the events of “[[Ardala Returns]]”, the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]] again establish a formal truce and back off from a war footing. Relations quickly degenerate again, however, as attacks resume by Draconians on Earth shipping {{BR25|Flight of the War Witch}}.

===1 January===
*”[[A Blast for Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

===7 - 9 January===
*[[Wilma Deering]] organizes a surprise birthday party for Buck. [[Jen Burton]], [[Joella]], [[Marla]], [[Allison]], [[Tangie]], and [[Miss Cosmos]] were all invited to the party. Note: “[[A Blast for Buck]]” was first shown after “Happy Birthday, Buck” which, according to the dates mentioned in these episodes, was out of sequence {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

===February===
*”[[Twiki is Missing]]”
*”[[Olympiad]]” - Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel to the 2492 Olympiad.

===March===
*Prior to the end, [[Buck Rogers]] spends 3 weeks on [[Antares]] {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*”[[Space Rockers]]”
*”[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]” - Relations have once again degenerated to near a point of open hostility between the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]].
*”[[Flight of the War Witch]]” - Buck goes away on a “weekend in the country” with a girlfriend. In light of their cooperation over the battle with the War Witch, the Draconian Empire and the Earth reach some level of detente. Ardala and Kane return to the Draconian Empire.
*”[[Time of the Hawk]]” - Peace finally having been established, the people of Earth begin to turn their attentions to other matters.

===November===
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is selected to be assigned to the [[Searcher]] as lead scientist. Working together with [[Twiki]], Dr. Goodfellow designs a new robot to assist him, which he names [[Crichton]].

===December===
*Crichton is activated, and as a first act, recites the Laws of Robotics as all robots are programmed to do at activation. Chricton, however, refuses to believe that he has been created by humans, and views Twiki as his father {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|Shgorapchx!}}.
*The [[Searcher]], commanded by [[Efram Asimov]], heads out from Earth to prepare for a shakedown flight. Once this is completed, ''Searcher'' will begin its journey to locate the lost tribes of humanity, who left after World War III {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.
*Hawk and Koori leave their village for a time to visit the Soaring Place. While they are away, drunken humans come and destroy their village and kill all its inhabitants, leaving Koori and Hawk as the only survivors of their race {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===31 December===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] surprises [[Buck Rogers]] on New Years’ Eve.

==2493==

===January===
*Some time elapses, and [[Hawk]] is able to reconcile his feelings of isolation, anger, and loneliness. He becomes a trusted member of the crew of the [[Searcher]] {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===9 January===
*Respecting [[Buck Rogers]]’s wishes, Wilma does not plan another surprise birthday party for him. Buck turns 535 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] coordinates some final tests of the solar collectors on ''Searcher'', just prior to starting the shakedown.

===May===
*”[[Journey to Oasis]]”
*”[[The Guardians]]” - Note: Time is distorted during “The Guardians”, but it appears that at the end of the episode, very little time has actually elapsed.
*The [[Searcher]] spends some time at [[Lambda Colony]].
*”[[Mark of the Saurian]]” - The Searcher picks up a distress call originating from the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids.
*”[[The Golden Man]]”

===June===
*In an alternate future, Lt. [[Devlin]]’s finance joins the crew of a ship sent from [[Lambda Colony]]. The ship is subsequently lost during the course of its mission: to find the [[Searcher]] which had gone missing {{BR25|The Guardians}}.
*Sometime prior to the next episode, ''Searcher'' runs out of its supply of [[Dirbidian crystals]].
*”[[The Crystals]]”
*”[[The Satyr]]”
*”[[Shgoratchx!]]”
*”[[The Hand of the Goral]]”
*”[[Testimony of a Traitor]]” - The Searcher begins a mission to transport refugees.
*”[[The Dorian Secret]]”

==2494==

===Unknown===
*Hawk encounters the surviving Bird people on a remote planet.

===January===
*The [[Searcher]] continues its journey searching for the lost tribes of humanity.

==2499==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] retires at age 85.

= 26th Century =

==2500==
*Turn of the 26th century.

==2524==
*[[Elias Huer]] retires at age 85.
*[[Efram Asimov]] retires.

==2546==
*Buck retires. The mandatory age of 85 has been changed in his case, he retires when he reaches the biological age of 85. His chronological age is 589.

==2557==

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’ 600th birthday. (Biological age: 96)

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]

Timeline

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= Pre-20th Century =

==10,000 BCE==
*The Bird civilization, of which [[Hawk]] is a descendant, thrives on the [[Earth]]. One tribe at is located on Easter Island. Sometime shortly after this, the Bird people leave the Earth in search of a home on another planet {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}. This would be the first time Earth creatures left the planet, a feat that would not be repeated until the 1960’s.

==7,500 BCE==
*The [[Goral]], aliens from “[[The Planet of Death]]”, leave their world and head into space. Behind, they leave a caretaker: the simulacrum called the [[Hand of the Goral]]. The only visitors to the planet to survive the tests of this gatekeeper are [[Buck Rogers]] and [[Hawk]] in [[2492]] CE. (10,000 years before “[[The Hand of the Goral]]”)

==1493==
*The [[Sedonian Generals]] and [[Private Zed]] are born. (1000 years before “[[Shgoratchx!]]”)

=20th Century=

{{quote
|Crichton | Oh, dear, how depressing. Now hear this! Your presence is requested on the hangar deck. Let us put a stop to this goldbricking.
|Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers | Goldbricking?
| Crichton | A quaint expression from the century which spawned you, Captain. A perfectly dreadful century, I might add. Highlighted by wars, women's lib, and the holocaust.
|attribution=[[Crichton]] and {{buck}} discuss the 20th century, {{BR25|Shgoratchx!|prose=Y}}
}}

==1902==
*Hughie Cannon publishes the song “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?” Buck sings this song during his approach to the Earth in his shuttle in 2491 {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1957==

===9 January===
* [[Buck Rogers|William Anthony "Buck" Rogers]] in born in the [[United States]]. He grows up in [[Chicago]], Illinois. (534 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==1958==
*Jennifer is born in the United States. (1987 less 28 years)

===29 July===
*[[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] is founded.

==1968==
*Danny Hutton brings together a group of musicians to form the band Three Dog Night, which is one of [[Buck Rogers]]’s favorites. In “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” he plays one of their albums while at his apartment.

==1976==
*Mayor Daly of Chicago passes away (novelization). In the summer, the motion picture Jaws becomes the top movie at the box office. [[Buck Rogers]] later watches a video of it in 2492 {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

==1977==
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is born on “old” Earth. He would become known as a child genius. Fox’s memories of his youth include cheeseburgers, rock music, Saturday morning cartoons, and comic books. This is an adjustment to the age given in “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, which suggests Fox was born in 1998.

==1980==

===November===
*In the election of 1980, Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States.

==1984==

===November===
*In the election of 1984, a man who is neither Ronald Reagan nor Walter Mondale is elected President of the United States {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1985==

===March===
*Mikhail Gorbachev does not succeed Constantin Chernenko to become General Secretary of the Soviet Union.

==1986==

===Unknown===
*Relations between the USSR and the United States degenerate to the point where the 2 nations are on the brink of World War III. (novelization, “[[Awakening]]”)
*The President of the United States has a new bunker built for him to use in the event of a nuclear attack, located directly underneath the sculptures of the Presidents at [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*Many people, including [[Buck Rogers]] himself, are concerned about the possibility of a sneak attack from hostile forces {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] graduates from college at the age of 9 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.

===December===
*[[Buck Rogers]] meets with the [[President of the United States]] at his secret base inside [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1987==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] obtains his Ph.D. at the age of 10 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.
*Global tensions begin to spiral out of control, ultimately leading to World War III.
*As World War III is approaching, Hieronymus Fox creates a device to preserve people in a cold sleep. Hieronymus Fox, unwilling to risk anyone’s life but his own, subjects himself to the cold sleep experiment and remains in cryogenic suspension until 2490 when he is revived by the Genesians.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]], under deep hypnosis, works with the conspiracy to steal the nuclear launch codes from NATO {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’s 30th birthday. This is the age he is preserved at when he is frozen in May 1987 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck|Awakening}}.

===February===
*With [[Buck Rogers]]’s assistance, the conspiracy within America’s defense establishment is thwarted. After his debriefing, his original personality is restored, and his memories of the mission suppressed. Buck is rewarded for his help in thwarting a national conspiracy by being given the opportunity to pilot Ranger 3 for the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]. Ironically, this was a posting that had also been promised to him by the conspirators {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===March===
*[[Buck Rogers]] has dinner with [[Jennifer]], and promises her that after the ''[[Ranger 3]]'' deep space probe, he will never leave her again {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*On leave from [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]], [[Buck Rogers]] visits his Mother in Chicago. He stays until just prior to his final preparations for piloting ''[[Ranger 3]]''. Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===May===
*''[[Ranger 3]]'' is launched by the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] and the [[United States Air Force]]. Buck repeatedly states the flight number “Flight 711” in his transmissions to Houston Control {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Introduction to “[[Awakening]]”. “The year is 1987...” National Aeronautics and Space Administration launches ''[[Ranger 3]]'', piloted by [[Buck Rogers]]. It is the last of America’s deep space probes. The probe is launched atop a giant rocket similar to a Saturn V rocket, the sort used in the earlier Apollo missions. This new rocket had some problems in testing, which concerned Buck’s mother. Once out of Earth orbit, ''[[Ranger 3]]'' was capable of tremendous speeds, and was to have toured the entire solar system within 5 months. Clearly, faster than light travel, if not already a reality, was close at hand. In a freak mishap, Rogers is frozen and remains in a state of suspended animation for 504 years. (6 months prior to “[[Testimony of a Traitor]]”) Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===October===
*When [[Buck Rogers]]’s original 5 month tour of the solar system was to have concluded {{BR25|Awakening}}.

===22 November===
*World War III begins {{BR25|Film|Awakening|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The [[United States]] undergoes a devastating nuclear attack, and all major U.S. cities are destroyed. The U.S. counterattacks, and a second wave of missiles is launched by enemy forces. World War III is waged primarily between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
*In the minutes before what he knows will be the final destruction not only of America, but ultimately of the Earth, Major [[Jim Petersen]], United States Air Force, records a videotape at NORAD headquarters in Colorado. As a result of coming into possession of surveillance tapes from Air Force intelligence, Petersen is under the mistaken impression that [[Buck Rogers]] was part of a conspiracy within the American armed forces to obtain the secret nuclear launch codes, and initiate a pre-emptive strike against the enemy without civilian authorization. Prior to this discovery, Petersen had considered Buck to be his best friend. Completing the recording, he places it in a fireproof box. The box is later recovered by the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] in 2493 {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The second wave of missiles from the enemy strikes, destroying what remains of the United States.
*World War III rages throughout the Earth killing millions.
*Radiation and disease in the aftermath of World War III kills millions more. Civilization begins to collapse. The collapse happens very quickly, and bodies are hurriedly buried often without grave markers.
*According to Dr. [[Goodfellow]], this destruction may have occurred because there was no Guardian in place at this time, who could have protected the Earth {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

==1988==

===April===
*As society breaks down, people lose track of the passage of time. By the time that [[Buck Rogers]]’ parents die and are buried, only the month of their death is noted on the tombstone.

==1990==
*The survivors of humanity have to deal with the various challenges posed by starvation, contamination, radiation, and plague. (novelization, “Awakening”)
*This is the beginning of a long period of anarchy on the Earth. Humanity struggles just to survive. Many humans and other life forms are horribly mutated by the prolonged exposure to nuclear radiation {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1996==
*The year that the [[Draconians]] inscribed on the fake Earth satellite which they used to lure [[Buck Rogers]] into capture. It is clearly erroneous, as Dr. [[Theopolis]] surmised {{BR25|Ardala Returns}}.

= 21st Century =

==2000 - 2050==
*During the period of time immediately after World War III, groups of people begin to find ways to leave [[Earth]] and start life anew on other planets. Some remain in contact with “Terra”, others do not, and some develop divergent cultures. Ultimately all contact between Earth and these colonies is lost, although Earth and the colonies remain in touch from the early 20th century through to the late 23rd century {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|The Satyr}}.
*At least one group of colonists sets up a viable community on [[Saturn]] {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.
*Earth is looted by aliens. The frozen body of [[Hieronymus Fox]] is stolen {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}. This is likely the time of first contact between the humans of Earth and people from other worlds, and is not auspicious. This alien contact may have helped in the acceleration of human technology.

==2090==
*The first shipments of genetic waste materials are shipped from [[Saturn]]. (400 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”) [[Odee-x]] is one of the experimental beings that survives this banishment. This clearly indicates that faster than light capability had been refined and was more broadly in use by humans in the late 21st century. As well, genetic engineering was widely in use as suggested by both “[[Journey to Oasis]]” and “[[The Crystals]]”.
*A strange colony is established on the volcanically active planet of [[Fibracetes]], a world rich in [[Dirbidian crystals]]. Accompanying the human colonists is a series of pre-packaged settlers. Mummified for transportation, they were packaged in this form to await activation by light through the use of the dirbidian crystals. After activation, they would pass through 2 stages. In the early stage, they would appear as monstrous hulks with bluish-grey skin. As they had superhuman strength and tended toward violence, they were intended to be supervised at this point. Later, they would emerge from this cocoon-like stage as normal humans. The settlers were essentially fabricated, full sized, from DNA, with all cultural information encoded in their genes. This was to allow for the colony to rapidly expand and so as not to rely on normal methods of childbirth. This colony was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 2093, and several of the mummies were trapped under the ash {{BR25|The Crystals}}.

= 22nd Century =

==2100==
*Electricity is no longer used as a means of providing power. A new technology takes its place at this time. (400 years before “[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]”)

==2193==
*The energy cells aboard the Sedonian ship transporting [[Solar bomb]]s implode, leaving the ship and its crew to go adrift for 300 years {{BR25|Shgoratchx!}}.

= 23rd Century =

==2293==
*The [[Earth]] loses contact with the many colonies that had been established on other worlds in the years immediately following World War III. It is with the hope of re-establishing contact with these colonies that the [[Searcher]] is dispatched in [[2493]]. (200 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

= 24th Century =

==2387==
*The Earth finally begins to recover from World War III, and rebuilding begins at full speed. Advances in computer technology are key to the new renaissance of human culture. (“[[Awakening]]”, 400 years after World War III according to the novelization.)
*The Inner City ([[New Chicago]]) is built, the [[Computer Council]] is put in place, and commerce is established with off world sources of trade. New Chicago becomes the new capital of Earth.
*Soon, many other Earth cities are reborn including [[New Phoenix]], [[City by the Sea]] (New Orleans), [[New Detroit]], [[New Tulsa]], and [[New London]]. The [[Earth Defense Directorate]] is created to defend the Earth from emerging extraterrestrial threats.
*At this time, contact is re-established with some of the colonies that previously lost. Others remain out of contact.
*To resolve disputes between the various human settlements in the galaxy, the [[Galactic Court]] is formed {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}} It is also known as the [[Galactic Judiciary]]. {{BR25|The Golden Man}}.

==2397==
*The [[Galactic Judiciary]] establishes a penal colony on the asteroid, [[Iris VII]], within the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids. (96 years prior to "[[The Golden Man]]")

= 25th Century =

==2406==

===Unknown===
*[[Noah Cooper]] is born on [[Earth]]. (84 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] born. He reached the age of 85 during the early part of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”, which featured a surprise birthday party held for him.

==2414==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is born on Earth, in England.

==2419==
*Brigadier [[Gordon]] is born on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2420==
*Earth begins to slowly establish new colonies in neighboring star systems, but relations are not easy with all of the new colonies, many of which desire to establish some independence from Earth. This is the beginning of what will become known as the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]].

==2439==
*[[Elias Huer]] is born on Earth.
*[[Efram Asimov]] is born.

==2452==
*[[Daylora Bayliss]] is born {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2462==
*[[Wilma Deering]] is born on [[Earth]]. Her father is a fighter pilot.

==2464==
*[[Elias Huer]] pilots the first ship through a [[Stargate]]. The short trip takes him across Earth’s solar system. His mission a success, a system of Stargates is developed to link trading planets throughout the [[Earth Federation]] and beyond.

===25 April===
*[[Jason Samos]] establishes the colony of [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]], consisting of 116 colonists {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2465==
*Dr. Theopolis assists in the design of the Earth Starfighter {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2469==
*[[Efram Asimov]], at the time a Captain, is present when 7 [[Earth Federation]] starships are lost in a great explosion. He survives, but is traumatized by the events {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.

==2470==
*Traeger first meets Delora Bayliss on Regulus 5, where as a teenager she is selling quadrilium, a radioactive element {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2471==
*The last “sled bomber” is produced for Earth’s defense fleet. (20 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2475==

===Unknown===
*[[Cornell Traeger]] begins meeting with [[Delora Bayliss]], who is now working as a Doctor of psycho-medicine, as her patient. Later, Traeger joins the exploration division of the [[Earth Federation]] fleet. Shortly thereafter Huer assigns him to an exploration mission {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2476==
*In flight school, [[Duke Danton]] receives instruction on the use of pulsar cannons by Brigadier [[Gordon]]. (15 years before “[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]”).
*[[Cornell Traeger]], an [[Earth Defense Directorate]] pilot on a routine exploration mission is lost and presumed dead. In fact, Traeger lands on the planet [[Ovion]] where he is charged with espionage and held until 2491. Traeger blames Dr. [[Elias Huer]] for his ordeal. (15 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==2479==
*After a few years on Ovion, [[Cornell Traeger]] learns the secrets of matter transmutation {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2480==
*At 18, [[Wilma Deering]] begins her training with the Earth defense force. She is aided in her studies by [[Noah Cooper]], who was a colleague of her father {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th]]”) While in flight school, Wilma meets [[Duke Danton]], and at some point the 2 become romantically involved. (“[[Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2484==
*[[Del Samos]], son of Major [[Jason Samos]], is born at [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]]. (9 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

==2485==

===Unknown===
*At age 23, [[Wilma Deering]] bids Ambassador [[Duvoe]] goodbye. The couple was very much in love, but their careers and commitments pulled them apart. (7 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”)

===17 July===
*The last communication was received at Earth from Major [[John Stamos]] at the [[New Corinth]] colony on [[Arcadis]]. Shortly after this, Major Stamos transformed into a half-man half-goat creature, and assumed the name of [[Pangor]] {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2486==
*[[Alicia]], a deaf girl, is kidnapped from her parents on [[Earth]] by a group of gunrunners. [[Buck Rogers]] revealed that Alicia had been taken from her family 5 years before the events of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”.

==2488==

===Unknown===
*A plot to ship guns and weaponary to hostile colonies is exposed {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

===October===
*[[Wilma Deering]] leads a raid on the base of gunrunners, accompanied by the [[Fighting 69th]]. (3 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2489==

* [[Barnard Smith]] meets [[Rafael Argus]] on [[Sutter's World]] {{BR25|The Plot to Kill a City, Part II}}.

==2490==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is awakened from cryogenic suspension by the people of [[Genesia]]. He had been frozen at roughly 10 years of age, and is still a child, although a brilliant one. He works to improve their planet, and is shortly made their President. (prior to “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, but not long before as Hieronymus still appears to be 10 years old to [[Roderick Zale]] at that time.)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] and the entire [[Fighting 69th]] squadron are removed from combat flight ready status and active duty by [[Wilma Deering]] after they fail to pass the routine physical. [[Elias Huer]] tells Buck that the members of the 69th were removed from duty “a year ago” {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

==2491==

===Unknown===
*[[Buck Rogers]] is found after 504 years. He returns to the vicinity of the Earth and encounters the Draconian flagship bringing [[Princess Ardala]] to Earth {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Buck declines to formally join the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], but retains the honorary rank of Captain. He also agrees to help the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] out on occasion. Later, he accepts a position reporting to [[Elias Huer]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] meets [[Buck Rogers]] for the first time. Colonel Deering’s initial hostility diminishes following Buck’s success in exposing the Draconians attempted invasion of Earth {{BR25|Awakening}}.
*Buck meets ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} former Chief Engineer, who is fleeing the Draconians, and agrees to find him a hiding place on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Escape from Wedded Bliss]]}}.
*Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel together on a recon mission to a destination near [[Stargate 4]]. This is one of Buck’s first trips through a [[space warp]]. While they are gone, over a course of 3 days, 25000 people in [[New Chicago]] are afflicted with a strange nerve condition. The [[Computer Council]] keeps the matter secret, as the condition has affected the readiness of Earth’s Defense Squadrons. Buck accepts a position with the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], reporting to Dr. Huer {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.
*Pirates using [[Hatchet fighter]]s begin attacking Earth shipping {{BR25|Vegas in Space}}.
*”[[The Plot to Kill a City]]”

===October===
*”[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”
*”[[Unchained Woman]]”
*”[[Planet of the Amazon Women]]” - Buck plans a 2 week vacation with [[Tangie]].
*”[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” - Buck spends his 2 weeks of vacation on [[Genesia]].
*”[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]”
*”[[Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”
*”[[Space Vampire]]”

===31 December===
*”[[A Blast For Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

==2492==

===Fall===
*[[Elias Huer]] detaches [[Wilma Deering]] from his Office at the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] and Wilma accepts an assignment aboard the exploration vessel [[Searcher]]. [[Buck Rogers]] also accepts an assignment aboard ''Searcher''. [[Twiki]] goes with Buck. Dr. [[Theopolis]] is assigned a different ambuquad to assist him.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]] mentions during ”[[Ardala Returns]]” that he and [[Ardala]] had “been through this twice before”, a reference to the events of “[[Awakening]]” and “[[Escape From Wedded Bliss]]”. Subsequent to the events of “[[Ardala Returns]]”, the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]] again establish a formal truce and back off from a war footing. Relations quickly degenerate again, however, as attacks resume by Draconians on Earth shipping {{BR25|Flight of the War Witch}}.

===1 January===
*”[[A Blast For Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

===7 - 9 January===
*[[Wilma Deering]] organizes a surprise birthday party for Buck. [[Jen Burton]], [[Joella]], [[Marla]], [[Allison]], [[Tangie]], and [[Miss Cosmos]] were all invited to the party. Note: “[[A Blast for Buck]]” was first shown after “Happy Birthday, Buck” which, according to the dates mentioned in these episodes, was out of sequence {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

===February===
*”[[Twiki is Missing]]”
*”[[Olympiad]]” - Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel to the 2492 Olympiad.

===March===
*Prior to the end, [[Buck Rogers]] spends 3 weeks on [[Antares]] {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*”[[Space Rockers]]”
*”[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]” - Relations have once again degenerated to near a point of open hostility between the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]].
*”[[Flight of the War Witch]]” - Buck goes away on a “weekend in the country” with a girlfriend. In light of their cooperation over the battle with the War Witch, the Draconian Empire and the Earth reach some level of detente. Ardala and Kane return to the Draconian Empire.
*”[[Time of the Hawk]]” - Peace finally having been established, the people of Earth begin to turn their attentions to other matters.

===November===
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is selected to be assigned to the [[Searcher]] as lead scientist. Working together with [[Twiki]], Dr. Goodfellow designs a new robot to assist him, which he names [[Crichton]].

===December===
*Crichton is activated, and as a first act, recites the Laws of Robotics as all robots are programmed to do at activation. Chricton, however, refuses to believe that he has been created by humans, and views Twiki as his father {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|Shgorapchx!}}.
*The [[Searcher]], commanded by [[Efram Asimov]], heads out from Earth to prepare for a shakedown flight. Once this is completed, ''Searcher'' will begin its journey to locate the lost tribes of humanity, who left after World War III {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.
*Hawk and Koori leave their village for a time to visit the Soaring Place. While they are away, drunken humans come and destroy their village and kill all its inhabitants, leaving Koori and Hawk as the only survivors of their race {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===31 December===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] surprises [[Buck Rogers]] on New Years’ Eve.

==2493==

===January===
*Some time elapses, and [[Hawk]] is able to reconcile his feelings of isolation, anger, and loneliness. He becomes a trusted member of the crew of the [[Searcher]] {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===9 January===
*Respecting [[Buck Rogers]]’s wishes, Wilma does not plan another surprise birthday party for him. Buck turns 535 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] coordinates some final tests of the solar collectors on ''Searcher'', just prior to starting the shakedown.

===May===
*”[[Journey to Oasis]]”
*”[[The Guardians]]” - Note: Time is distorted during “The Guardians”, but it appears that at the end of the episode, very little time has actually elapsed.
*The [[Searcher]] spends some time at [[Lambda Colony]].
*”[[Mark of the Saurian]]” - The Searcher picks up a distress call originating from the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids.
*”[[The Golden Man]]”

===June===
*In an alternate future, Lt. [[Devlin]]’s finance joins the crew of a ship sent from [[Lambda Colony]]. The ship is subsequently lost during the course of its mission: to find the [[Searcher]] which had gone missing {{BR25|The Guardians}}.
*Sometime prior to the next episode, ''Searcher'' runs out of its supply of [[Dirbidian crystals]].
*”[[The Crystals]]”
*”[[The Satyr]]”
*”[[Shgoratchx!]]”
*”[[The Hand of the Goral]]”
*”[[Testimony of a Traitor]]” - The Searcher begins a mission to transport refugees.
*”[[The Dorian Secret]]”

==2494==

===Unknown===
*Hawk encounters the surviving Bird people on a remote planet.

===January===
*The [[Searcher]] continues its journey searching for the lost tribes of humanity.

==2499==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] retires at age 85.

= 26th Century =

==2500==
*Turn of the 26th century.

==2524==
*[[Elias Huer]] retires at age 85.
*[[Efram Asimov]] retires.

==2546==
*Buck retires. The mandatory age of 85 has been changed in his case, he retires when he reaches the biological age of 85. His chronological age is 589.

==2557==

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’ 600th birthday. (Biological age: 96)

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]

Timeline

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= Pre-20th Century =

==10,000 BCE==
*The Bird civilization, of which [[Hawk]] is a descendant, thrives on the [[Earth]]. One tribe at is located on Easter Island. Sometime shortly after this, the Bird people leave the Earth in search of a home on another planet {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}. This would be the first time Earth creatures left the planet, a feat that would not be repeated until the 1960’s.

==7,500 BCE==
*The [[Goral]], aliens from “[[The Planet of Death]]”, leave their world and head into space. Behind, they leave a caretaker: the simulacrum called the [[Hand of the Goral]]. The only visitors to the planet to survive the tests of this gatekeeper are [[Buck Rogers]] and [[Hawk]] in [[2492]] CE. (10,000 years before “[[The Hand of the Goral]]”)

==1493==
*The [[Sedonian Generals]] and [[Private Zed]] are born. (1000 years before “[[Shgoratchx!]]”)

=20th Century=

{{quote
|Crichton | Oh, dear, how depressing. Now hear this! Your presence is requested on the hangar deck. Let us put a stop to this goldbricking.
|Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers | Goldbricking?
| Crichton | A quaint expression from the century which spawned you, Captain. A perfectly dreadful century, I might add. Highlighted by wars, women's lib, and the holocaust.
|attribution=[[Crichton]] and {{buck}} discuss the 20th century, {{BR25|Shgoratchx!|prose=Y}}
}}

==1902==
*Hughie Cannon publishes the song “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?” Buck sings this song during his approach to the Earth in his shuttle in 2491 {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1957==

===9 January===
* [[Buck Rogers|William Anthony "Buck" Rogers]] in born in the [[United States]]. He grows up in [[Chicago]], Illinois. (534 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==1958==
*Jennifer is born in the United States. (1987 less 28 years)

===29 July===
*[[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] is founded.

==1968==
*Danny Hutton brings together a group of musicians to form the band Three Dog Night, which is one of [[Buck Rogers]]’s favorites. In “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” he plays one of their albums while at his apartment.

==1976==
*Mayor Daly of Chicago passes away (novelization). In the summer, the motion picture Jaws becomes the top movie at the box office. [[Buck Rogers]] later watches a video of it in 2492 {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

==1977==
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is born on “old” Earth. He would become known as a child genius. Fox’s memories of his youth include cheeseburgers, rock music, Saturday morning cartoons, and comic books. This is an adjustment to the age given in “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, which suggests Fox was born in 1998.

==1980==

===November===
*In the election of 1980, Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States.

==1984==

===November===
*In the election of 1984, a man who is neither Ronald Reagan nor Walter Mondale is elected President of the United States {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1985==

===March===
*Mikhail Gorbachev does not succeed Constantin Chernenko to become General Secretary of the Soviet Union.

==1986==

===Unknown===
*Relations between the USSR and the United States degenerate to the point where the 2 nations are on the brink of World War III. (novelization, “[[Awakening]]”)
*The President of the United States has a new bunker built for him to use in the event of a nuclear attack, located directly underneath the sculptures of the Presidents at [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*Many people, including [[Buck Rogers]] himself, are concerned about the possibility of a sneak attack from hostile forces {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] graduates from college at the age of 9 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.

===December===
*[[Buck Rogers]] meets with the [[President of the United States]] at his secret base inside [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

==1987==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] obtains his Ph.D. at the age of 10 {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}.
*Global tensions begin to spiral out of control, ultimately leading to World War III.
*As World War III is approaching, Hieronymus Fox creates a device to preserve people in a cold sleep. Hieronymus Fox, unwilling to risk anyone’s life but his own, subjects himself to the cold sleep experiment and remains in cryogenic suspension until 2490 when he is revived by the Genesians.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]], under deep hypnosis, works with the conspiracy to steal the nuclear launch codes from NATO {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’s 30th birthday. This is the age he is preserved at when he is frozen in May 1987 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck|Awakening}}.

===February===
*With [[Buck Rogers]]’s assistance, the conspiracy within America’s defense establishment is thwarted. After his debriefing, his original personality is restored, and his memories of the mission suppressed. Buck is rewarded for his help in thwarting a national conspiracy by being given the opportunity to pilot Ranger 3 for the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]. Ironically, this was a posting that had also been promised to him by the conspirators {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

===March===
*[[Buck Rogers]] has dinner with [[Jennifer]], and promises her that after the ''[[Ranger 3]]'' deep space probe, he will never leave her again {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*On leave from [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]], [[Buck Rogers]] visits his Mother in Chicago. He stays until just prior to his final preparations for piloting ''[[Ranger 3]]''. Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===May===
*''[[Ranger 3]]'' is launched by the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] and the [[United States Air Force]]. Buck repeatedly states the flight number “Flight 711” in his transmissions to Houston Control {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Introduction to “[[Awakening]]”. “The year is 1987...” National Aeronautics and Space Administration launches ''[[Ranger 3]]'', piloted by [[Buck Rogers]]. It is the last of America’s deep space probes. The probe is launched atop a giant rocket similar to a Saturn V rocket, the sort used in the earlier Apollo missions. This new rocket had some problems in testing, which concerned Buck’s mother. Once out of Earth orbit, ''[[Ranger 3]]'' was capable of tremendous speeds, and was to have toured the entire solar system within 5 months. Clearly, faster than light travel, if not already a reality, was close at hand. In a freak mishap, Rogers is frozen and remains in a state of suspended animation for 504 years. (6 months prior to “[[Testimony of a Traitor]]”) Buck relives this experience in 2493 {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

===October===
*When [[Buck Rogers]]’s original 5 month tour of the solar system was to have concluded {{BR25|Awakening}}.

===22 November===
*World War III begins {{BR25|Film|Awakening|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The [[United States]] undergoes a devastating nuclear attack, and all major U.S. cities are destroyed. The U.S. counterattacks, and a second wave of missiles is launched by enemy forces. World War III is waged primarily between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
*In the minutes before what he knows will be the final destruction not only of America, but ultimately of the Earth, Major [[Jim Petersen]], United States Air Force, records a videotape at NORAD headquarters in Colorado. As a result of coming into possession of surveillance tapes from Air Force intelligence, Petersen is under the mistaken impression that [[Buck Rogers]] was part of a conspiracy within the American armed forces to obtain the secret nuclear launch codes, and initiate a pre-emptive strike against the enemy without civilian authorization. Prior to this discovery, Petersen had considered Buck to be his best friend. Completing the recording, he places it in a fireproof box. The box is later recovered by the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] in 2493 {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.
*The second wave of missiles from the enemy strikes, destroying what remains of the United States.
*World War III rages throughout the Earth killing millions.
*Radiation and disease in the aftermath of World War III kills millions more. Civilization begins to collapse. The collapse happens very quickly, and bodies are hurriedly buried often without grave markers.
*According to Dr. [[Goodfellow]], this destruction may have occurred because there was no Guardian in place at this time, who could have protected the Earth {{BR25|The Guardians}}.

==1988==

===April===
*As society breaks down, people lose track of the passage of time. By the time that [[Buck Rogers]]’ parents die and are buried, only the month of their death is noted on the tombstone.

==1990==
*The survivors of humanity have to deal with the various challenges posed by starvation, contamination, radiation, and plague. (novelization, “Awakening”)
*This is the beginning of a long period of anarchy on the Earth. Humanity struggles just to survive. Many humans and other life forms are horribly mutated by the prolonged exposure to nuclear radiation {{BR25|Awakening}}.

==1996==
*The year that the [[Draconians]] inscribed on the fake Earth satellite which they used to lure [[Buck Rogers]] into capture. It is clearly erroneous, as Dr. [[Theopolis]] surmised {{BR25|Ardala Returns}}.

= 21st Century =

==2000 - 2050==
*During the period of time immediately after World War III, groups of people begin to find ways to leave [[Earth]] and start life anew on other planets. Some remain in contact with “Terra”, others do not, and some develop divergent cultures. Ultimately all contact between Earth and these colonies is lost, although Earth and the colonies remain in touch from the early 20th century through to the late 23rd century {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|The Satyr}}.
*At least one group of colonists sets up a viable community on [[Saturn]] {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.
*Earth is looted by aliens. The frozen body of [[Hieronymus Fox]] is stolen {{BR25|Cosmic Whiz Kid}}. This is likely the time of first contact between the humans of Earth and people from other worlds, and is not auspicious. This alien contact may have helped in the acceleration of human technology.

==2090==
*The first shipments of genetic waste materials are shipped from [[Saturn]]. (400 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”) [[Odee-x]] is one of the experimental beings that survives this banishment. This clearly indicates that faster than light capability had been refined and was more broadly in use by humans in the late 21st century. As well, genetic engineering was widely in use as suggested by both “[[Journey to Oasis]]” and “[[The Crystals]]”.
*A strange colony is established on the volcanically active planet of [[Fibracetes]], a world rich in [[Dirbidian crystals]]. Accompanying the human colonists is a series of pre-packaged settlers. Mummified for transportation, they were packaged in this form to await activation by light through the use of the dirbidian crystals. After activation, they would pass through 2 stages. In the early stage, they would appear as monstrous hulks with bluish-grey skin. As they had superhuman strength and tended toward violence, they were intended to be supervised at this point. Later, they would emerge from this cocoon-like stage as normal humans. The settlers were essentially fabricated, full sized, from DNA, with all cultural information encoded in their genes. This was to allow for the colony to rapidly expand and so as not to rely on normal methods of childbirth. This colony was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 2093, and several of the mummies were trapped under the ash {{BR25|The Crystals}}.

= 22nd Century =

==2100==
*Electricity is no longer used as a means of providing power. A new technology takes its place at this time. (400 years before “[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]”)

==2193==
*The energy cells aboard the Sedonian ship transporting [[Solar bomb]]s implode, leaving the ship and its crew to go adrift for 300 years {{BR25|Shgoratchx!}}.

= 23rd Century =

==2293==
*The [[Earth]] loses contact with the many colonies that had been established on other worlds in the years immediately following World War III. It is with the hope of re-establishing contact with these colonies that the [[Searcher]] is dispatched in [[2493]]. (200 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

= 24th Century =

==2387==
*The Earth finally begins to recover from World War III, and rebuilding begins at full speed. Advances in computer technology are key to the new renaissance of human culture. (“[[Awakening]]”, 400 years after World War III according to the novelization.)
*The Inner City ([[New Chicago]]) is built, the [[Computer Council]] is put in place, and commerce is established with off world sources of trade. New Chicago becomes the new capital of Earth.
*Soon, many other Earth cities are reborn including [[New Phoenix]], [[City by the Sea]] (New Orleans), [[New Detroit]], [[New Tulsa]], and [[New London]]. The [[Earth Defense Directorate]] is created to defend the Earth from emerging extraterrestrial threats.
*At this time, contact is re-established with some of the colonies that previously lost. Others remain out of contact.
*To resolve disputes between the various human settlements in the galaxy, the [[Galactic Court]] is formed {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}} It is also known as the [[Galactic Judiciary]]. {{BR25|The Golden Man}}.

==2397==
*The [[Galactic Judiciary]] establishes a penal colony on the asteroid, [[Iris VII]], within the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids. (96 years prior to "[[The Golden Man]]"

= 25th Century =

==2406==

===Unknown===
*[[Noah Cooper]] is born on [[Earth]]. (84 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] born. He reached the age of 85 during the early part of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”, which featured a surprise birthday party held for him.

==2414==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is born on Earth, in England.

==2419==
*Brigadier [[Gordon]] is born on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2420==
*Earth begins to slowly establish new colonies in neighboring star systems, but relations are not easy with all of the new colonies, many of which desire to establish some independence from Earth. This is the beginning of what will become known as the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Earth Defense Directorate]].

==2439==
*[[Elias Huer]] is born on Earth.
*[[Efram Asimov]] is born.

==2452==
*[[Daylora Bayliss]] is born {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2462==
*[[Wilma Deering]] is born on [[Earth]]. Her father is a fighter pilot.

==2464==
*[[Elias Huer]] pilots the first ship through a [[Stargate]]. The short trip takes him across Earth’s solar system. His mission a success, a system of Stargates is developed to link trading planets throughout the [[Earth Federation]] and beyond.

===25 April===
*[[Jason Samos]] establishes the colony of [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]], consisting of 116 colonists {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2465==
*Dr. Theopolis assists in the design of the Earth Starfighter {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2469==
*[[Efram Asimov]], at the time a Captain, is present when 7 [[Earth Federation]] starships are lost in a great explosion. He survives, but is traumatized by the events {{BR25|Journey to Oasis}}.

==2470==
*Traeger first meets Delora Bayliss on Regulus 5, where as a teenager she is selling quadrilium, a radioactive element {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2471==
*The last “sled bomber” is produced for Earth’s defense fleet. (20 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2475==

===Unknown===
*[[Cornell Traeger]] begins meeting with [[Delora Bayliss]], who is now working as a Doctor of psycho-medicine, as her patient. Later, Traeger joins the exploration division of the [[Earth Federation]] fleet. Shortly thereafter Huer assigns him to an exploration mission {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2476==
*In flight school, [[Duke Danton]] receives instruction on the use of pulsar cannons by Brigadier [[Gordon]]. (15 years before “[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]”).
*[[Cornell Traeger]], an [[Earth Defense Directorate]] pilot on a routine exploration mission is lost and presumed dead. In fact, Traeger lands on the planet [[Ovion]] where he is charged with espionage and held until 2491. Traeger blames Dr. [[Elias Huer]] for his ordeal. (15 years before “[[Happy Birthday, Buck]]”)

==2479==
*After a few years on Ovion, [[Cornell Traeger]] learns the secrets of matter transmutation {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

==2480==
*At 18, [[Wilma Deering]] begins her training with the Earth defense force. She is aided in her studies by [[Noah Cooper]], who was a colleague of her father {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th]]”) While in flight school, Wilma meets [[Duke Danton]], and at some point the 2 become romantically involved. (“[[Planet of the Slave Girls}}.

==2484==
*[[Del Samos]], son of Major [[Jason Samos]], is born at [[New Corinth]] on [[Arcadis]]. (9 years before “[[The Satyr]]”)

==2485==

===Unknown===
*At age 23, [[Wilma Deering]] bids Ambassador [[Duvoe]] goodbye. The couple was very much in love, but their careers and commitments pulled them apart. (7 years prior to “[[Journey to Oasis]]”)

===17 July===
*The last communication was received at Earth from Major [[John Stamos]] at the [[New Corinth]] colony on [[Arcadis]]. Shortly after this, Major Stamos transformed into a half-man half-goat creature, and assumed the name of [[Pangor]] {{BR25|The Satyr}}.

==2486==
*[[Alicia]], a deaf girl, is kidnapped from her parents on [[Earth]] by a group of gunrunners. [[Buck Rogers]] revealed that Alicia had been taken from her family 5 years before the events of “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”.

==2488==

===Unknown===
*A plot to ship guns and weaponary to hostile colonies is exposed {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

===October===
*[[Wilma Deering]] leads a raid on the base of gunrunners, accompanied by the [[Fighting 69th]]. (3 years before “[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”)

==2489==

* [[Barnard Smith]] meets [[Rafael Argus]] on [[Sutter's World]] {{BR25|The Plot to Kill a City, Part II}}.

==2490==

===Unknown===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] is awakened from cryogenic suspension by the people of [[Genesia]]. He had been frozen at roughly 10 years of age, and is still a child, although a brilliant one. He works to improve their planet, and is shortly made their President. (prior to “[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]”, but not long before as Hieronymus still appears to be 10 years old to [[Roderick Zale]] at that time.)

===October===
*[[Noah Cooper]] and the entire [[Fighting 69th]] squadron are removed from combat flight ready status and active duty by [[Wilma Deering]] after they fail to pass the routine physical. [[Elias Huer]] tells Buck that the members of the 69th were removed from duty “a year ago” {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

==2491==

===Unknown===
*[[Buck Rogers]] is found after 504 years. He returns to the vicinity of the Earth and encounters the Draconian flagship bringing [[Princess Ardala]] to Earth {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*Buck declines to formally join the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], but retains the honorary rank of Captain. He also agrees to help the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] out on occasion. Later, he accepts a position reporting to [[Elias Huer]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] meets [[Buck Rogers]] for the first time. Colonel Deering’s initial hostility diminishes following Buck’s success in exposing the Draconians attempted invasion of Earth {{BR25|Awakening}}.
*Buck meets ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} former Chief Engineer, who is fleeing the Draconians, and agrees to find him a hiding place on [[Earth]] {{BR25|Escape from Wedded Bliss]]}}.
*Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel together on a recon mission to a destination near [[Stargate 4]]. This is one of Buck’s first trips through a [[space warp]]. While they are gone, over a course of 3 days, 25000 people in [[New Chicago]] are afflicted with a strange nerve condition. The [[Computer Council]] keeps the matter secret, as the condition has affected the readiness of Earth’s Defense Squadrons. Buck accepts a position with the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], reporting to Dr. Huer {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}.
*Pirates using [[Hatchet fighter]]s begin attacking Earth shipping {{BR25|Vegas in Space}}.
*”[[The Plot to Kill a City]]”

===October===
*”[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]”
*”[[Unchained Woman]]”
*”[[Planet of the Amazon Women]]” - Buck plans a 2 week vacation with [[Tangie]].
*”[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]” - Buck spends his 2 weeks of vacation on [[Genesia]].
*”[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]”
*”[[Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”
*”[[Space Vampire]]”

===31 December===
*”[[A Blast For Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

==2492==

===Fall===
*[[Elias Huer]] detaches [[Wilma Deering]] from his Office at the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] and Wilma accepts an assignment aboard the exploration vessel [[Searcher]]. [[Buck Rogers]] also accepts an assignment aboard ''Searcher''. [[Twiki]] goes with Buck. Dr. [[Theopolis]] is assigned a different ambuquad to assist him.

===January===
*[[Buck Rogers]] mentions during ”[[Ardala Returns]]” that he and [[Ardala]] had “been through this twice before”, a reference to the events of “[[Awakening]]” and “[[Escape From Wedded Bliss]]”. Subsequent to the events of “[[Ardala Returns]]”, the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]] again establish a formal truce and back off from a war footing. Relations quickly degenerate again, however, as attacks resume by Draconians on Earth shipping {{BR25|Flight of the War Witch}}.

===1 January===
*”[[A Blast For Buck]]” - [[Wilma Deering]] attends a New Year’s Eve party at Buck’s apartment. The episode shows scenes from “[[Planet of the Slave Girls|Vegas in Space|The Plot to Kill a City|Return of the Fighting 69th|Unchained Woman|Planet of the Amazon Women|Cosmic Whiz Kid|Escape From Wedded Bliss|Cruise Ship to the Stars]]”, and “[[Space Vampire]].”
*[[Buck Rogers]] becomes depressed as his birthday approaches.

===7 - 9 January===
*[[Wilma Deering]] organizes a surprise birthday party for Buck. [[Jen Burton]], [[Joella]], [[Marla]], [[Allison]], [[Tangie]], and [[Miss Cosmos]] were all invited to the party. Note: “[[A Blast for Buck]]” was first shown after “Happy Birthday, Buck” which, according to the dates mentioned in these episodes, was out of sequence {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.

===February===
*”[[Twiki is Missing]]”
*”[[Olympiad]]” - Buck and [[Wilma Deering]] travel to the 2492 Olympiad.

===March===
*Prior to the end, [[Buck Rogers]] spends 3 weeks on [[Antares]] {{BR25|A Dream of Jennifer}}.

===April===
*”[[Space Rockers]]”
*”[[Buck’s Duel to the Death]]” - Relations have once again degenerated to near a point of open hostility between the [[Earth Federation]] and the [[Draconian Empire]].
*”[[Flight of the War Witch]]” - Buck goes away on a “weekend in the country” with a girlfriend. In light of their cooperation over the battle with the War Witch, the Draconian Empire and the Earth reach some level of detente. Ardala and Kane return to the Draconian Empire.
*”[[Time of the Hawk]]” - Peace finally having been established, the people of Earth begin to turn their attentions to other matters.

===November===
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] is selected to be assigned to the [[Searcher]] as lead scientist. Working together with [[Twiki]], Dr. Goodfellow designs a new robot to assist him, which he names [[Crichton]].

===December===
*Crichton is activated, and as a first act, recites the Laws of Robotics as all robots are programmed to do at activation. Chricton, however, refuses to believe that he has been created by humans, and views Twiki as his father {{BR25|Time of the Hawk|Shgorapchx!}}.
*The [[Searcher]], commanded by [[Efram Asimov]], heads out from Earth to prepare for a shakedown flight. Once this is completed, ''Searcher'' will begin its journey to locate the lost tribes of humanity, who left after World War III {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.
*Hawk and Koori leave their village for a time to visit the Soaring Place. While they are away, drunken humans come and destroy their village and kill all its inhabitants, leaving Koori and Hawk as the only survivors of their race {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===31 December===
*[[Hieronymus Fox]] surprises [[Buck Rogers]] on New Years’ Eve.

==2493==

===January===
*Some time elapses, and [[Hawk]] is able to reconcile his feelings of isolation, anger, and loneliness. He becomes a trusted member of the crew of the [[Searcher]] {{BR25|Time of the Hawk}}.

===9 January===
*Respecting [[Buck Rogers]]’s wishes, Wilma does not plan another surprise birthday party for him. Buck turns 535 {{BR25|Happy Birthday, Buck}}.
*[[Wilma Deering]] coordinates some final tests of the solar collectors on ''Searcher'', just prior to starting the shakedown.

===May===
*”[[Journey to Oasis]]”
*”[[The Guardians]]” - Note: Time is distorted during “The Guardians”, but it appears that at the end of the episode, very little time has actually elapsed.
*The [[Searcher]] spends some time at [[Lambda Colony]].
*”[[Mark of the Saurian]]” - The Searcher picks up a distress call originating from the [[Alpha Centauri]] asteroids.
*”[[The Golden Man]]”

===June===
*In an alternate future, Lt. [[Devlin]]’s finance joins the crew of a ship sent from [[Lambda Colony]]. The ship is subsequently lost during the course of its mission: to find the [[Searcher]] which had gone missing {{BR25|The Guardians}}.
*Sometime prior to the next episode, ''Searcher'' runs out of its supply of [[Dirbidian crystals]].
*”[[The Crystals]]”
*”[[The Satyr]]”
*”[[Shgoratchx!]]”
*”[[The Hand of the Goral]]”
*”[[Testimony of a Traitor]]” - The Searcher begins a mission to transport refugees.
*”[[The Dorian Secret]]”

==2494==

===Unknown===
*Hawk encounters the surviving Bird people on a remote planet.

===January===
*The [[Searcher]] continues its journey searching for the lost tribes of humanity.

==2499==
*Dr. [[Goodfellow]] retires at age 85.

= 26th Century =

==2500==
*Turn of the 26th century.

==2524==
*[[Elias Huer]] retires at age 85.
*[[Efram Asimov]] retires.

==2546==
*Buck retires. The mandatory age of 85 has been changed in his case, he retires when he reaches the biological age of 85. His chronological age is 589.

==2557==

===9 January===
*[[Buck Rogers]]’ 600th birthday. (Biological age: 96)

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The '''United States of America''' is a country inhabiting the majority of [[Earth]]'s North American continent, and global power circa [[1987]] CE.

{{buck}} serves in this country's [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] with distinction, and is later selected as the pilot for [[NASA]]'s deep space probe, ''[[Ranger 3]]'' in 1987 CE, shortly before [[World War III]] breaks out {{BR25|Film|Awakening|Planet of the Slave Girls|Return of the Fighting 69th|The Guardians|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

Weapon stockpiles near its former capital, Washington, D.C., are unearthed later in 2491 CE. Slated for destruction via the freighter ''[[Lisa's Dream]]'', these ancient weapons, including nerve gas in enough proportion to exterminate all life on Earth, are stolen by Commander [[Corliss]] and weaponized at his base on [[Necrosis IV]] {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.

While ruins of the cities of the former United States are referred to as [[Anarchia]], few structures remain from North America, most notably [[Mount Rushmore]] {{BR25|Testimony of a Traitor}}.

In the ashes of the United States, the cities of [[New Chicago]], [[New Detroit]], [[New Phoenix]], [[City-on-the-Sea]] and others reclaim what they can of American heritage in the 25th century.

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Third Force of the Earth Directorate

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[[File:BR25 - Third Force Thunderfighters Approach Draconia - Awakening .png|thumb|Five [[Thunderfighter]]s from [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] make their landing approach to ''[[Draconia]]'' {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.]]

The '''Third Force of the Earth Directorate''' is a military arm of the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], under the command of Col. [[Wilma Deering]] in [[2491]] CE.

A wing of [[Thunderfighter]]s from this Force is sent as a welcoming committee to the approaching ''Draconia'', en route to [[Earth]] for the conclusion of trade talks and a mutual defense pact between the Earth and the [[Draconian Empire]]. [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|A "pirate" attack]] tests this squadron, who rely heavily on computer aided defenses that the [[Hatchet fighter]]s take deleterious advantage of, were it not for {{buck}}'s "antiquated" air force skill set.

All but Deering and Rogers survive this assault, resulting in a loss of the Third Force's wing while impressing a lustful and power ravenous Princess [[Ardala]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Pilots ==

* Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
* Capt. {{buck}} (honorary)
* Lt. [[Wrather]]†
* [[Thornberry]]†
* One unnamed Major†
* One unnamed lieutenant

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Wrather

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Lt. Rather - Awakening.png
| role=Pilot, [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]
| rank=Lieutenant
| death=Killed in action, [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']], c. [[2491]] CE
| seen=Awakening
| actor=[[Colleen Kelly]]
}}

{{Quote
|William "Buck" Rogers | Wingman, bandit, 12 o'clock high.
|Lt. Wrather|"12 o'clock" what?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Lieutenant Wrather, disregard. Captain Rogers, get off the air! Our [[combat computer]]s are way ahead of you.
|William "Buck" Rogers |Well, yeah, Colonel, but if your combat computers don't do something pretty fast, your Lieutenant Wrather will be fin... ''[Wrather's ship is destroyed]''
|attribution={{Buck}}, Lt. Wrather, and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] during a "pirate" attack on ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Lt. '''Wrather''' is a pilot in Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

Despite {{buck}}'s assistance--unwanted and repeated admonished by Deering--over the pilot's communication channel, Wrather is not able to handle a "pirate" fighter during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|faux "pirate" attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Notes ==

* [[Colleen Kelly]] is credited only in the [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|movie pilot]].

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'''Earth Defense Directorate''': Councilor [[Apol]] {{!}} [[Delta Section Operative]] {{!}} [[Supervisor 14]]

'''[[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]''': Lt. [[Wrather]] {{!}} [[Thornberry]] {{!}} Lt. [[Weatherly]]

'''Draconian Empire''': Princess [[Ardala]] {{!}} [[Kane]] {{!}} [[Tigerman]]

|Planet of the Slave Girls=''From "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]"''

'''[[Earth Defense Directorate]]''': Maj. [[Duke Danton]] {{!}} Maj. [[Fields]] | Brigadier [[Gordon]]

'''Defense Directorate Cadets''': [[Regis Saroyan]]

'''Science Directorate''': [[Carl]] {{!}} [[Mallory]]

''People of [[Vistula]]''

'''Leaders''': [[Kaleel]] {{!}} [[Tabor Saroyan]]

'''Kaleel's Lieutenants''': [[Galen]] {{!}} [[Julio]] {{!}} [[Stella Warden]]

'''Slaves''': [[Ryma]] {{!}} [[Ryma's brother]]

|Vegas in Space=''From "[[Vegas in Space]]"''

'''[[Earth Defense Directorate]]''': Maj. [[Marla Landers]]

'''Civilians''': [[Falina Reeding]] {{!}} [[Rita]] {{!}} [[Tangi]]

'''Foes''': [[Amos Armat]] {{!}} [[Hood]] {{!}} [[Carl Morphus]] {{!}} [[Morgan Velosi]]

|The Plot to Kill a City, Part I=''From "[[The Plot to Kill a City, Part I]]"''

'''Legion of Death''': [[Rafael Argus]] {{!}} [[Morgan Deneva]] {{!}} [[Seton Kellogg]] {{!}} [[Marcos Marcilka]] {{!}} [[Jolen Quince]] {{!}} [[Sherese]] {{!}} [[Varek]]

'''Civilians''': [[Joella Cameron]]

'''Criminals''': [[Barnard Smith|Barnard "Barney" Smith]]

|The Plot to Kill a City, Part II=''From "[[The Plot to Kill a City, Part II]]"''

'''Legion of Death''': [[Rafael Argus]] {{!}} {{!}} [[Seton Kellogg]] {{!}} [[Marcos Marcilka]] {{!}} [[Jolen Quince]] {{!}} [[Sherese]] {{!}} [[Varek]]

'''Civilians''': [[Joella Cameron]]

'''Criminals''': [[Barnard Smith|Barnard "Barney" Smith]] {{!}} [[Aron Wist]]

'''Earth Directorate''': [[Hartsteen]] {{!}} [[Richard Selvan]]

'''Civilians''': [[Katrina Selvan]] {{!}} [[Mateo]] {{!}} [[Mateo Selvan]] {{!}} [[Therese Selvan]]

|Return of the Fighting 69th=''From "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]"''

'''[[Fighting 69th]]''': Maj. [[Noah Cooper]] {{!}} Sgt. [[MacMurthy|"Big Red" MacMurthy]] {{!}} Corporal [[M.K. Schultz]] {{!}} Lt. [[Harriet Twain]] {{!}} [[Eli Twain]]

'''Defense Directorate Cadets''': [[Clayton]] {{!}} [[Westlake]]

'''Foes''': Cmdr. [[Corliss]] {{!}} [[Roxanne Trent]]

'''Civilians''': [[Alicia]] {{!}} [[Plato]]

|209|The Satyr=''From "[[The Satyr]]"''

'''[[New Cornith]] Colony''': [[Cyra Samos]] {{!}} [[Delph Samos]] {{!}} [[Jason Samos]]
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'''Main:''' {{buck}} {{!}} [[Wilma Deering|Col. Wilma Deering]] {{!}} [[Dr. Elias Huer]] {{!}} [[Hawk]] {{!}} [[Goodfellow|Dr. Goodfellow]] {{!}} [[Efram Asimov|Adm. Efram Asimov]]

'''Supporting:''' [[Theopolis|Dr. Theopolis]] {{!}} [[Twiki]] {{!}} [[Crichton]]

'''Recurring:''' [[Ardala|Princess Ardala]] {{!}} [[Kane]]

'''Notable Minor Recurring:''' [[Koori]] {{!}} [[Hieronymus Fox]] {{!}} [[Pantherman]] {{!}} [[Tigerman]]

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'''Royalty''': [[Draco|Emperor Draco]] {{!}} [[Ardala|Princess Ardala]]

'''Royal Aides''': [[Kane]]

'''Bodyguards''': [[Pantherman]] {{!}} [[Tigerman]]

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'''Parents''': [[Edna Rogers]] {{!}} [[James Rogers]]

'''Siblings''': [[Frank Rogers]] {{!}} [[Marilyn Rogers]] {{!}} {{buck}}
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'''Black Marketeers / Smugglers''': [[Amos Armat]] {{!}} Commander [[Corliss]] {{!}} [[Roxanne Trent]]

'''Legion of Death''': [[Rafael Argus]] {{!}} [[Seton Kellogg]] {{!}} [[Marcos Marcilka]] {{!}} [[Jolen Quince]] {{!}} [[Sherese]]

'''Sinaloa''': [[Morgan Velosi]] {{!}} [[Hood]]

'''Vistula''': [[Kaleel]] {{!}} [[Stella Warden]] {{!}} [[Julio]] {{!}} [[Galen]]

'''Low Level''': [[Barnard Smith|Barnard "Barney" Smith]]

'''Spies''': [[Hartsteen]]
|Searcher=''[[Searcher]]'' Crew ([[2492]] CE)

'''Core''': {{buck}} {{!}} [[Wilma Deering|Col. Wilma Deering]] {{!}} [[Hawk]] {{!}} [[Goodfellow|Dr. Goodfellow]] {{!}} [[Efram Asimov|Adm. Efram Asimov]]

'''[[Ambuquad]]s''': [[Crichton]] {{!}} [[Twiki]]

'''Officer Corps''': CPO [[Cowan]] {{!}} Lt. [[Devlin]] {{!}} CPO [[Hall]] {{!}} Yeoman [[James]] {{!}} Officer [[Johnson]] {{!}} Lt. [[Martin]] {{!}} Lt. [[Parsons]] {{!}} Lt. [[Paulton]]
|Directorate='''Earth Directorate''' (circa 2491 CE)

'''Defense Directorate''': Brig. [[Gordon]] {{!}} Maj. [[Duke Danton]] {{!}} Maj. [[Fields]] {{!}} Lt. [[Wrather]] {{!}} [[Weatherly]]

'''Fighting 69th''': Maj. [[Noah Cooper]] {{!}} Sgt. [["Big Red" MacMurthy]] {{!}} Cpl. [[M.K. Schultz]] {{!}} Lt. [[Harriet Twain]] {{!}} [[Eli Twain]] {{!}} [[Lucky]]

'''Defense Directorate Cadets''': [[Clayton]] {{!}} [[Westlake]]

'''Archives''': Dr. [[Albert]] {{!}} Dr. [[Junius]]

'''Science''': [[Carl]] {{!}} Dr. [[Mallory]]
|Ambuquad|Ambuquads|ambuquad|quads|quad|Quad|Quads='''[[Ambuquad]]s'''

'''[[Computer Council]]''': Councilor [[Apol]] {{!}} Dr. [[Theopolis]]

'''Directorate''': [[Carl]] {{!}} [[Crichton]] {{!}} [[Twiki]]

'''Civilian''': [[Receptionist Quad]] {{!}} [[Tina]]

'''Adversarial''': Mr. [[Devronin]]
}}
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Wrather

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Lt. Rather - Awakening.png
| role=Pilot, [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]
| rank=Lieutenant
| death=Killed in action, [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']], c. [[2491]] CE
| seen=Awakening
| actor=[[Colleen Kelly]]
}}

{{Quote
|William "Buck" Rogers | Wingman, bandit, 12 o'clock high.
|Lt. Wrather|"12 o'clock" what?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Lieutenant Wrather, disregard. Captain Rogers, get off the air!
|attribution={{Buck}}, Lt. Wrather, and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] during a "pirate" attack on ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Lt. '''Wrather''' is a pilot in Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

Despite {{buck}}'s assistance--unwanted and repeated admonished by Deering--over the pilot's communication channel, Wrather is not able to handle a "pirate" fighter during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|faux "pirate" attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Notes ==

* [[Colleen Kelly]] is credited only in the [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|movie pilot]].

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Wrather

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Lt. Rather - Awakening.png
| role=Pilot, [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]
| rank=Lieutenant
| death=Killed in action, [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']], c. [[2491]] CE
| seen=Awakening
| actor=[[Colleen Kelly]]
}}

{{Quote
|William "Buck" Rogers | Wingman, bandit, 12 o'clock high.
|Lt. Wrather|"12 o'clock" what?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Lieutenant Wrather, disregard. Captain Rogers, get off the air!
|attribution={{Buck}}, Lt. Wrather, and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] during a "pirate" attack on ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Lt. '''Wrather''' is a pilot in Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

Despite {{buck}}'s assistance--unwanted and repeated admonished by Deering--over the pilot's communication channel, Wrather is not able to handle a "pirate" fighter during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|faux "pirate" attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Notes ==

* [[Colleen Kelly]] is credited only in the movie pilot.

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[[Category: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]
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Wrather

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Lt. Wrather - Awakening.png
| role=Pilot, [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]
| rank=Lieutenant
| death=Killed in action, [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']], c. [[2491]] CE
| seen=Awakening
| actor=[[Colleen Kelly]]
}}

{{Quote
|William "Buck" Rogers | Wingman, bandit, 12 o'clock high.
|Lt. Wrather|"12 o'clock" what?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Lieutenant Wrather, disregard. Captain Rogers, get off the air!
|attribution={{Buck}}, Lt. Wrather, and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] during a "pirate" attack on ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Lt. '''Wrather''' is a pilot in Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

Despite {{buck}}'s assistance--unwanted and repeated admonished by Deering--over the pilot's communication channel, Wrather is not able to handle a "pirate" fighter during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|faux "pirate" attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

== Notes ==

* [[Colleen Kelly]] is credited only in the movie pilot.

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Helmet

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The '''helmet''' is a protective headwear worn by humanoids, even in the 25th century.

== Earth Defense Directorate ==

Pilots and soldiers of the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] wear helmets during various operations.

=== Pilot Helmet ===

[[Thunderfighter]] pilots wear a white, open-faced helmet featuring a pair of opposing red "lightning bolts" (with black and yellow-gold pin striping outlines) on the top, flanking the thin centered "mohawk" going from front to back of the helmet. The sides of the helmet feature two-tone red and black decorative flourishes with black, squat "mandibles" that hover over the wearer's cheekbones. A microphone suspended by a rigid wire booms out from the short mandible from either the helmet's left or right cheek cover<ref>In the {{BR25|Film|prose=y}} (and "[[Awakening]]," a re-cut version of the film), the helmet mic wire and tip extend from the left; in the series, the mic wire extends from the right.</ref>, suggesting that the helmet includes a communications suite.

The helmet is held in place by padding inside of the helmet, with "doughnut" style ear-pads providing a pressure fit to the wearer in the absence of a chinstrap.

<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:BR25 - Rogers Warning Fellow Pilots During a Pirate Attack.png|{{buck}} attempts to vainly warn Lt. [[Wrather]] about an incoming bandit during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}. Note the two-toned brown and black "ear doughnut" padding.
File:BR25 - Deering and Rogers Welcomed Aboard by Ardala and Kane - Awakening.png|The [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]'s Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and {{buck}} met by Princess [[Ardala]] and [[Kane]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}. Note the helmet held by Rogers is a "shell" featuring no interior lining, typically used for scenes where the helmet is not being worn by a character.
</gallery>

==== Personalized Variant ====

A rare variant helmet is intermittently worn by both Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Capt. {{buck}}, with their abbreviated rank and last name printed on the wearer's right and left sides {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}. Otherwise, EDD pilot helmets do not have any identifying marks on their helmets.

<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:BR25 - Col. Deering with Personalized Variant Helmet on Draconia.png|Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s special variant helmet, seen only intermittently {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
File:BR25 - Capt. Rogers with Personalized Variant Helmet.png|thumb|Capt. {{buck}} with his personalized variant helmet, only seen in intermittent combat scenes during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.
</gallery>

==== Notes ====

* There were two versions of this helmet made: a "hero" prop and a stunt prop. The stunt version is essentially a shell, and can be identified by the white, unpadded interior when it is either carried or displayed, whereas hero shells featured dark padding with "ear muff" covers.

=== Soldier Helmet ===

[[File:BR25 - Awakening - Deering in Soldier Helmet.png|thumb|Col. [[Wilma Deering]] wearing the ground force helmet during her search operation into [[Anarchia]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.]]

A beige helmet with a white-colored recessed stripe and collar, using the same base of the pilot's helmet, is worn by Defense Directorate officers engaged in ground force military operations. It is also worn during standard duty by Defense Directorate's military police force {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

The helmet features a black circle on each side of the helmet's dome, above the white recessed line. Its purpose is unknown.

== References ==

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Wrather

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{{Character Data
| photo=BR25 - Lt. Wrather - Awakening.png
| role=Pilot, [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]]
| rank=Lieutenant
| death=Killed in action, [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']], c. [[2491]] CE
| seen=Awakening
| actor=Uncredited
}}

{{Quote
|William "Buck" Rogers | Wingman, bandit, 12 o'clock high.
|Lt. Wrather|"12 o'clock" what?
|Col. Wilma Deering|Lieutenant Wrather, disregard. Captain Rogers, get off the air!
|attribution={{Buck}}, Lt. Wrather, and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] during a "pirate" attack on ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

Lt. '''Wrather''' is a pilot in Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] in [[2491]] CE.

Despite {{buck}}'s assistance--unwanted and repeated admonished by Deering--over the pilot's communication channel, Wrather is not able to handle a "pirate" fighter during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|faux "pirate" attack on ''Draconia'']] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}.

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]
[[Category: Characters]]
[[Category: Earth Defense Directorate]]
[[Category: One-Shot Characters]]
[[fr:Wrather]]

Awakening

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{{Infobox episodes
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|season=1
|numbers=1 & 2
|image=File:BR25 - Awakening - Title screencap.jpg
|imagewidth=300px
|airdate=September 20, 1979
|writer=Glen A. Larson<br>Leslie Stevens
|director=Daniel Haller
|previous={{dash}}
|next=[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]
}}
{{Quote|Narrator|For 500 years, Captain William 'Buck' Rogers has been miraculously preserved, frozen by temperatures beyond imagination. Now, in Earth year 2491, he is rudely awakened by the sinister forces of the Draconian realm.| attribution=Narrator}}

"'''Awakening'''" is the series premiere of ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'', aired as the first and second episodes of its first season. Following the success of the ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' film, a television series was commissioned, and the theatrical release edited and retooled to act as the series' pilot.

==Synopsis==
In the year [[1987]], the United States launched the last of [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]'s deep space probes prior to [[World War III]] later that year. On board ''[[Ranger 3]]'' is a lone astronaut, Captain [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]. However, the spaceship has moved from its planned orbit, and instead of being gone a few months, it returns to [[Earth]] 504 years later. Captain Rogers is placed in a deep hibernation by forces beyond his control, and remains frozen at the controls until the year [[2491]]. The ancient lost ship is found perfectly preserved by [[Hatchet fighter|fighter craft]] of the [[Draconian Empire]], who fire on ''Ranger 3'', then tow it to their alien flagship, ''[[Draconia]]''.

After being revived, Rogers meets Princess [[Ardala]] and her ship's commander, [[Kane]]. Although Ardala is supposed to be on her way to Earth on a peace mission, in reality she is preparing to invade the planet, one that has long been the enemy of her race. They use Rogers, who still thinks that his entire alien encounter is nothing but a dream, by sending him ahead to Earth to discover the location of a safe corridor through [[defense shield|Earth's defenses]]. The ploy works because of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard Rogers's ship that sends back messages with the corridor's location.

Rogers finally realizes that he actually has traveled into the future after meeting [[Earth Defense Directorate]]'s Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Elias Huer]], but the [[Computer Council]] considers him to be a traitor when the transmitter is found on board ''Ranger 3''. In an attempt to clear himself of a death sentence and execution, Rogers returns to ''Draconia'' and pretends to join Ardala and her army, in the process learning of the plans to invade Earth. Rogers decides that he must stop the attack, no matter what the odds. As the man from the 20th century prepares to make his move, he is held at gunpoint by [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]]. Rogers must prove his innocence to the two mechanoids before the attack can be launched.

==Plot==

<tabber>
Act 1=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|One of the king's [[star fortress]]es on its way to [[Earth]] on a peace mission.
|William "Buck" Rogers|On its way ''to'' Earth? You mean you guys aren't... from... You mean, we're not... we're not ''on'' Earth? I'm definitely gonna need that [[aspirin]].
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after the [[Draconians]] revive him, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* A narrator recounts how {{buck}} survives into the 25th century, more specifically the Earth year [[2491]] CE.
* Rogers is "rudely awakened by forces of the [[Draconian realm]]," after a squadron of three [[Hatchet fighter]]s intercepts his ancient shuttle craft, ''[[Ranger 3]]''. The Draconian squadron envelop the antiquity in a [[force field]] and bring it into range of their mothership, ''[[Draconia]]''.
* Rogers is in a medical compartment, revived by Draconian scientists.
* [[Kane]], ''Draconia''{{'|s}} commander, reports to Princess [[Ardala]] on Rogers' miraculous recovery. Ardala demands an audience with the young man, stating that she'll make allowances for Rogers' lack of coherency from the revival process.
* Ardala and Kane question Rogers, who is in a state of disbelief that he is aboard a spaceship, with creatures that are not from Earth. Ardala informs him that they're on a peace mission to Earth aboard one of [[Draco|the king]]'s [[star fortress]]es.
* Rogers attempts to move off his bed, finding that he is dizzy and in pain, seeing [[Tigerman]], Ardala and Kane through blurred. He asks for an [[aspirin]]; Kane surmises that it is an anti-pain medication, which is administered in due course.
* Ardala admonishes Kane when Rogers becomes loopy, although Rogers himself doesn't mind as he feels the euphoric effects of the drug.
* After leaving Rogers in the medical bay, Ardala and Kane discuss Rogers statements as they walk ''Draconia''{{'|s}} corridors. Ardala informs Kane that the [[United States of America]] was an empire on Earth centuries ago, with Kane replying that her tutors received their money's worth. Ardala replies that, as Kane is from Earth, he should know better than her. After the brief sparring, Ardala relates that she believes Rogers' story as the spacecraft, clothing and his mannerisms make sense in that context.
* Kane presents his thought that Rogers is a spy placed in their path by the [[Federal Directorate]], in order to gain their confidence in some manner and allow him the opportunity to search their ship for weapons. Ardala disputes this theory, but Kane quickly reminds her that they couldn't allow Rogers free reign, and she concedes that he should dispose with Rogers as he deems fit.
* Tigerman accompanies Ardala back to her chambers, while Kane plans his next move.
* In the hangar bay, a drugged and discombobulated Rogers is transported back to his craft by a gurney; Kane has him disconnected from the anti-pain medication, and he informs the captain that he'll be back on his way to Earth very soon. Kane notifies him that ''Ranger 3'' has been serviced and re-programmed to take him home, and Rogers admits that it seems like he hasn't "been there in weeks."
* Rogers believes he's had a great time aboard, and he has a great idea that they'd come along with him to Earth; Kane lets him know that they'll be along in a few days. He voices his belief that this is a dream, and boards ''Ranger 3''.
* As he performs his pre-flight checklist, Rogers tells himself that the "boys in Houston" wouldn't believe this story, and waves good-bye to a stoic Kane.
* ''Ranger 3'' is launched via the [[launch channel]], and Rogers is impressed with the rapid light show.
* On the bridge, Kane informs Ardala that Rogers has presented them the perfect opportunity to test Earth's [[defense shield]]; he re-iterates his belief that Rogers is a spy, and they'll let him through. Of course, a [[microtransmitter]] planted aboard ''Ranger 3'' will allow the Draconians to know the precise path through the shield used by the Earth's military, which will serve as a guide map for [[Draco|her father]]'s fleet.
* Kane challenges Ardala, noting that she seems displeased at the potential fate of Rogers. She deflects, noting that she has the "strangest feeling" that she'll see Rogers again.
* On full burn back to Earth, Rogers begins singing [[w:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[w:My Kind of Town|My Kind of Town]]" over an open communications frequency, intercepted by a [[Delta Section Operative]] monitoring Earth's defenses. As Rogers begins asking for landing instructions from Houston Control, she reports the "signing" to a befuddled [[Supervisor 14]], who has the communications routed to his station.
* As Supervisor 14 hears Rogers' rendition of "[[w:(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey|(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey]]," Rogers segues into another request for a re-entry vector. Believing that he is talking to Mission Control, he tells them to "get off your duffs and give me some info," which leads the Super to reflect that "it practically sounds like a foreign language."
* An alert cuts off any further train of thought, with Rogers' ''Ranger 3'' showing up on the Directorate scopes. With the craft headed directly into the [[planetary defense shield]], Super scrambles the Intercept squadron.
* In the lead fighter of the intercept squadron, Col. [[Wilma Deering]] requests coordinates for the inbound unidentified craft. She then directs the shield to be reduced to 100 miles, so that they may investigate.
|-|
Act 2=
{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|Just wait until the guys at the Cape hear this: Buck Rogers sets down in the middle of Red Square.
|attribution={{buck}} believing that he has been captured by a Russian patrol, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and a squadron of [[Thunderfighter]]s launch to intercept [[Ranger 3|the unidentified craft]].
* [[Supervisor 14]] informs Deering that the target is moving far too slowly and erratically for a conventional spacecraft.
* Deering has the craft visually sighted, and flies by ''Ranger 3'', much to {{buck}}'s confusion. Deering hails the spacecraft, and she and Rogers exchange words, she notes that he is in grave danger as he is heading toward [[planetary defense shield|Earth's defense shield]].
* Per Deering, Rogers takes manual control of ''Ranger 3'' and follows her intercept squadron through the corridor. He believes he has been intercepted by the Russians of the [[w:United Soviet Socialist Republics|United Soviet Socialist Republics]]. As Deering notes that he's doing "just fine," he replies in Russian: "Do svidaniya" ("until next meeting"). Deering does not understand it, and rebukes Rogers when he notes that he was "just trying to be friendly."
* Rogers follows the "Russians," wondering to himself how the "guys at the Cape" will react to his landing in "the middle of Red Square." He sees barren wastes as he heads towards one of the "[[Inner Cities]]" Deering earlier spoke of, and they traverse [[Corridor 10A]] for the incoming vessels.
* After landing, Rogers disembarks from ''Ranger 3'', and is met by a contingent of Defense Directorate security and Col. Deering herself. Deering resists Rogers' attempts at ingratiation, and orders the "barbarian" to be taken for interrogation.
* Twenty-four hours later a barefoot and robed Rogers makes his way around the walls of a sterile white room, attempting to discover a way out. This is interrupted by the arrival of Dr. [[Elias Huer]], whom Rogers questions. Huer notes that Rogers is being studied via electronic means that are painless, and the results of said testing are producing phenomenal data.
* Rogers is informed that the planet is Earth, and that he was returned to nearly the precise landing area as originally programmed. Rogers notes that the city he has seen has no relation to [[Chicago, Illinois]], and Huer notes that "[[Anarchia|there's nothing like Chicago left on Earth]]." To answer any further questions, Huer calls on [[Twiki]] (unseen in the corridor) to bring in Dr. [[Theopolis]], Huer's administrator.
* Rogers is introduced to the two [[ambuquad]]s, with Twiki being assigned to Rogers' as his drone, who shall act as Rogers aide during his debriefing and determination period. Huer also introduces Theopolis, a member of the [[Computer Council]] responsible for, among many things, the environmental control of the city. Theopolis notes that he did "his best," and that tonight's sunset has "a pale hint of mauve," that is "not so deep as an amethyst, but the more subtle burned texture of cinnamon." Following an incredulous comment that ruffles Theopolis, Huer takes Rogers aside and explains the brief history of ambuquads, how Humanity has turned over much of their administration to them, and that their emotional sensitivity makes them different from a mere machine.
* Huer notes that he will return in sixteen hours, after Rogers is done with his debriefing. Roger is even more incredulous, to which Theopolis takes offense and suggests that Rogers take a seat. Theopolis instructs Twiki to set him down on the desk so that he may take a good look at Rogers while Twiki retrieves liquid refreshment for Rogers, who is dehydrated from his ordeal (even though Rogers declines).
* After a discussion, Rogers is told that he is on the Earth of [[2491]] CE. On cue, Twiki returns to see a stunned Rogers, who replies that he'll "have that drink now."
* Twiki replies to this with his first human word, "[[w:L'chaim|L'chaim]]."
* Later, Dr. Theopolis meets with Col. Deering an Dr. Huer. Theopolis attempts to convince Deering that Rogers is a "wonderful man," a claim she refuses to accept based on the fact that Earth's defense forces are few. Huer notes that he is a single man, and doubts that he could endanger the survivors of Earth.
* Theopolis disputes Deerings claim that Rogers would attempt to "discredit the treaty with ''[[Draconia]]''," noting that he comes to them a bewildered man.
* On Deering's suggestion, Theopolis suggests that she spends time with Rogers, even though Deering is highly suspicious of Rogers' motives. She declares that she is determined to endure the captain's company until she can expose him, and leaves.
* Theopolis share an observation regarding Deering's uncharacteristic emotionality on anything to Huer, to which he replies: "Nor anyone."
* ''Draconia''{{'|s}} crew is now alerted to "[[condition 90]]" as they enter Earth space, preparing to hover at an altitude of "1,000 [[Terran]] kilometers" from the planet, while [[Kane]] mirthlessly notes that the people of Earth have no idea what is coming to them.
* Dr. Theopolis and Twiki lead Rogers to [[Rogers' Apartment|new accommodations]], which Theopolis assures an astonished Rogers of its being "strictly VIP." Upon being introduced to the [[Slumber Center]], Rogers tries it out and then asks Theopolis if it can be fired up on a more "subtle phrase," before proceeding to introduce him to the [[Centrex audiovisual stimulation center]]. Also voiced activated, Rogers asks for music to be played, which occurs on command.
* Theopolis tells Rogers that the Centrex will allow him to learn about the world as it exists, including the latest fashions, entertainments, and information. Rogers then moves over to a red [[dining monolith]], and summons a fold-down table and seat following his button-mashing, all the while disbelieving that a "full colonel" will be giving him a full tour of the city and the motives of the two quads.
* As Rogers sits at the table, Theopolis realizes during the course of conversation that there are personality conflicts between Rogers and Deering, and leaves to make arrangements for Rogers' tour.
* Later, Rogers and Deering meet up on a building's overlook, and Rogers apologizes for his behavior. He attempts to learn more about the [[holocaust]], but Deering says she can't, and the discussion segues into the present. He finds out about [[Anarchia]], as well as the reason for the negotiations with Princess [[Ardala]] and the [[Draconian Empire]]—pirates have choked off the Earth's supply lines, as they are reliant on external food and water sources. In return for landing privileges on Earth, the Draconians pledge to protect these vital supply lines.
* Rogers asks to see his ship, a request that Deering obliges. Rogers looks over the ship, asking about the damage he sustained, noting that the [[cordite]] has yet to oxidize—and surmises that he was somehow intercepted and returned to Earth for reasons he professes ignorance of. Deering bristles at Rogers' recommendations on searching Ardala's ship before it lands, while Rogers retorts that his "generation didn't know what they were doing either" when it came to taking care of their world.
* With his curiosity unassuaged, Rogers attempts to elicit information from the Centrex regarding Anarchia. Much to Rogers' chagrin, Theopolis appears (upon Twiki) and notes that information on Anarchia is classified. After discussing Rogers interest in learning about the remains of his old world first hand, Theopolis resigns himself to the logic that Rogers will find a way to get there. Theopolis suggests they venture out to Anarchia in the morning, as going out at night is dangerous—even Defense Directorate forces do not venture out at night—after they are rested. Rogers uses the Slumber Center for the first time, immediately falling asleep despite his anxieties, and the quads rest upon a bean-style chair in Rogers' living area.
|-|
Act 3=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|At first I felt he was guilty and then...
|Dr. Theopolis|You're being subjective in your evaluation of {{buck|Buck Rogers}}. I, on the other hand, support him for very practical reasons.
|Dr. Elias Huer|''[Dr. [[Elias Huer]] pipes in]'' And what are they?
|Dr. Theopolis|''[Dr. [[Theopolis]] replies]'' I'm convinced of one thing: our friend Captain Rogers has indeed met the Princess [[Ardala]] and has been aboard [[Draconia|the Draconian flagship]]. His descriptions are too precise to be the guesswork of a pirate.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] are presented with the [[microtransmitter]] recovered from ''[[Ranger 3]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}}, [[Twiki]] and Dr. [[Theopolis]] leave [[New Chicago]] and venture out into [[Anarchia]]—more specifically the ruins of [[Chicago, Illinois]]—the following morning. As they enter deeper into the city, Rogers suggests that the [[ambuquad]]s go back, but they elect to stick with him, suggesting that they'd better hurry before nightfall.
* As night falls, mutants with disfigured faces watch from ruins of buildings as the trio make their way towards [[State Street]]. As the sound of pipes and other objects hitting things echoes through the seemingly vacant city, Theopolis tells Rogers of the mutants that reside in Anarchia. He further says that they are more interested in the quads than humans, for the quads would be used—in one form or another—in the "black market."
* Rogers comes across a street sign for State Street, and uses it to get his bearings; he soon sprints towards a different direction, and Twiki is instructed to follow.
* Rogers comes across a cemetery with surviving headstones and grave markers. He runs and jumps around to various markers, with Twiki and Theopolis lagging behind.
* Rogers finally comes across the marker he seeks, realizing the fate of his [[Edna Rogers|mother]], [[James Rogers|father]], [[Frank Rogers|brother]] and [[Marilyn Rogers|sister]]. After Twiki and Theopolis arrive at his side, Rogers observes that there is no date, leading Theopolis to explain that after the start of the conflict all civilization and systems broke down, with time becoming meaningless as any survivors faced the resultant ravages of starvation, disease and death.
* A horde of mutants follow the trio to the cemetery, and trio prepare for the inevitable fight when a [[landcraft]] opens fire on the horde. The horde disperses, and the landcraft stops, with [[Earth Defense Directorate]] soldiers—lead by Col. [[Wilma Deering]]—piling out to establish a perimeter.
* Deering approaches Rogers, noting that their pursuit of him comes at some personal risk. After an argument, Rogers attempts to leave after he declares that he is not finished his explorations. Deering has him stunned.
* Returning to [[New Chicago]], Deering enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, where Theopolis and Twiki are also waiting. Huer informs her of the [[microtransmitter]] discovered on ''[[Ranger 3]]'', and that it had been attached to the ship's navigational equipment, revealing their sensitive transit corridors through Earth's [[planetary defense shield]]. Both Huer and Deering surmise that Rogers was indeed working for the pirates menacing their important supply lines, but Theopolis offers a defense of Rogers for practical reasons, noting that his descriptions of Princess [[Ardala]] and ''[[Draconia]]'' are too precise. Theopolis also disputes the suggestion that Rogers was told of these facts by the pirates, for he believes that the pirates would never have survived such an encounter to provide this information.
* Aboard ''Draconia'', Ardala luxuriates in her bath as [[Kane]] enters. He informs her about Rogers fate, noting that he was intercepted and escorted through the defense shield—and that the microtransmitter has worked, for they now have the location of the secret shield corridors. He notes that the device was found, and also notes that once the humans allow them to land, that they'll be able to destroy the shield from the inside. This will allow [[Draco]]'s forces to seize and plunder the planet with impunity. Ardala asks if the Earthlings would be suspicious when Rogers tells them of his encounter with the Draconians, a question quickly answered: Kane declares that it does not matter, as Rogers is "as good as dead."
* Rogers awaits in a room with Twiki and Theopolis, who assure him that they are on his side. Rogers appreciates the gesture, particularly when Twiki puts his hand on Rogers' shoulder.
* Rogers is presented to the [[Computer Council]] for trial, with Huer and Deering accompanying other officials in observing the proceedings. At this trial, Councilor [[Apol]] presents the [[Federal Directorate]]'s case during the final proceedings: Rogers is a traitor who has sold out his own kind, while Theopolis defends Rogers as an innocent man who was used as a pawn by some unknown force. Rogers makes his own statement before judgment is passed, and Theopolis assures him that the Council will have no logical choice but to find Rogers innocent.
* Theopolis is proven alone in aforesaid belief, as the Council finds him guilty. Said Council sentences him for immediate [[termination]], and he is lead away by Defense Directorate security.
|-|
Act 4=
{{quote
|Princess Ardala|But no, if I'd met so dashing a young captain, I'm sure I would've remembered vividly. ''[to Rogers]'' I don't believe we've had the pleasure.
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you're mistaken, Princess. ''[goes to kiss her hand, kisses it, then offers]'' I never forget a knuckle.
|attribution=Princess [[Ardala]] to {{buck}} after being introduced by [[Wilma Deering]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* Col. [[Wilma Deering]] enters Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s office, and explains that they've been fools, for they had the perfect test of {{buck}}'s innocence in their grasp: the [[Draconians]] themselves. Deering shares her plan with Huer, and they agree to send an honor guard to ''[[Draconia]]'' (with Rogers in their contingent) to not only verify Rogers' story, but to do some reconnaissance as well.
* Huer presents this new plan to the [[Computer Council]] and, despite Councilor [[Apol]]'s objections, the remaining councilors agree with the plan.
* Deering visits Rogers in his confinement cell, where she tells Rogers that he would have the chance to prove his story. Despite his facetiousness, where he informs Deering that he doesn't believe that the Earth Directorate will not be around to carry out his [[termination]] sentence, he comes to accept the plan to prove his innocence.
* Rogers and Deering fly with a squadron from the [[Third Force of the Earth Directorate]] towards ''Draconia''. Rogers is instructed to not touch the controls, and let the [[auto-flight]] do the work of flying. She tells Rogers that a third of their forces have been lost on this [[vector]] to pirates.
* After Rogers comments that he wishes he brought something to read, a wingman in the squadron informs Deering that they have a visual of the ship Deering detects at vector 401. She notes that for them to have visual confirmation, the ship must be gigantic: it's ''Draconia''.
* In [[Ardala]]'s chamber aboard ''Draconia'', [[Kane]] informs Ardala of the [[Defense Directorate]]'s request to board their ship on the pretense of being a Directorate special envoy. Kane tells Ardala that he doesn't know what they have in mind, and that they've given the Draconians plenty of warning. Kane surmises they they wish to investigate their ship, and notes that there's nothing in evidence to betray their true objectives. An intrigued Ardala agrees to let the special envoy board, and orders the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" to be launched to arrange a surprise for the envoy.
* The Third Force squadron lands aboard ''Draconia'' and are met by Ardala in her standard royal attire, who [[Kane]] introduces to the envoy as "daughter of [[Draco]], Conqueror of Space, Warlord of [[Astrium]], Ruler of the [[Draconian Realm]]." Deering introduces herself, and introduces Rogers as someone they may have already met. Ardala feigns ignorance with great aplomb, and Rogers diplomatically retorts that she is mistaken, for he "never forgets a knuckle." He goes on to describe various facets of "inner chambers," including Ardala's high-necked collar.
* Kane interjects and asks the purpose of their visit, but before they can further discuss, a ''Draconian'' crew member announces via the intercom system that they are [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|under attack by a force of pirates]]. The Third Force's fighters scramble, but before they do so Kane admonishes Deering for their ineptitude in bidding them safe conduct, and assures them that they'll "all perish together."
* After launching, the Third Force's pilots make use of their [[combat computer]]s, with Rogers attempting to help his fellow pilots by calling out the enemy locations and actions using Air Force terminology. However, this language difference, combined with Deerings repeated admonishments, lead various pilots—from [[Wrather]] to [[Weatherly]]—to fall deftly into the sights of the "pirates" and thus to their destruction.
* Fed up with the losses, he brings his [[Thunderfighter]] to manual control and begins "dishing out" what the Third Force has been taking, single-handedly destroying the pirate squadron. Only he and Deering survive, and Deering reluctantly thanks him; they do the only thing they can do and head back to Earth.
* The two fighters return to [[New Chicago]]'s hangar, where Deering and Rogers discuss what transpired in the battle. Rogers suggests that the Directorate get rid of whomever programs their defense tactics, and a prideful Deering changes the subject, noting that Ardala denies Rogers' story and, thus, has no choice but to arrest him pending a new hearing.
* As Rogers walks away, she threatens to shoot him. He reminds her that he has nowhere to go, as his home is 500 years away. He tells her to get her act together, and leaves the conversation.
* Still in the hangar bay, Deering is approached by Dr. [[Theopolis]] (via [[Twiki]]), who asks after Rogers. After replying in the affirmative, Theopolis informs her of the [[Computer Council]]'s formal requests from Ardala—who feels that he single-handed saved their "unarmed" vessel—and wishes for his presence at the banquet. Already hurt and angry, she lashes out at Theopolis, declaring that she does not care for Ardala's feelings on the matter that transpired.
* As ''Draconia'' continues its approach to Earth, Ardala is yet again visited by [[Kane]] in her chambers. She bristles at his use of "my princess" during her greeting to her, and Kane goes on to discuss his thoughts on their "partnership." He declares that it his her desires that he serves, and that he wishes to see that one day she'll sit on her father's throne as "Queen of all the empire."
* She tells him to conserve his strength, for tomorrow she will conquer Earth—Kane corrects her in his reply that ''they'' will conquer Earth, and then makes his leave.
|-|
Act 5=
{{quote
|Dr. Elias Huer|Citizens of the [[Inner City]], may I have your attention, please? At this profound moment in our history, we see hovering in the skies above us an alien vessel. [[Draconia|Military spacecraft, a ship of war.]] This war machine comes to us stripped of all weaponry, completely unharmed, a shining symbol of peace. Lasting peace and great good will between the people of [[Earth]] and the [[Draconian Realm]]. ''[audience applauds, subsiding into]'' And we welcome the Draconian Trade Delegation under the leadership of her Royal Highness, Crown Princess of the Realm, [[Ardala]].
|attribution=Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s speech, welcoming Princess [[Ardala]] and her "trade delegation", {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* In orbit, Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]] leaves ''[[Draconia]]'' for [[Earth]].
* In a foyer to the Grand Ballroom, within a building known as the [[Palace of Mirrors]]<ref>This name comes from the script, and is used as a [[BW:TERM|descriptive term]].</ref>, {{buck}} is in [[Uniforms of the Defense Directorate#Formal Dress Uniform|full dress uniform]], talking to Dr. [[Theopolis]] (carried by [[Twiki]], as per usual). Rogers voices his concerns on being invited to the function, particularly as no one believes his story. Theopolis notes that his presence was requested by the princess herself, and he dryly replies that he'd like to have a word with her alone. Theopolis takes this at its face, and notes that such a meeting is unlikely, as he's only a captain — and not a commissioned one at that.
* As Rogers formulates a plan, he asks what they have for a headache, and Theopolis orders Twiki to get Rogers a relaxant. Before leaving, Theopolis tells Rogers that they do not want to keep the delegation waiting, and they proceed to enter the Grand Ballroom.
* In the Ballroom, guests and dignitaries of the [[Inner City]] are regaled with an introduction by Dr. [[Elias Huer]], who notes that the great warship above-''Draconia''—comes to them as a token of peace, stripped of all weapons and a symbol of the peace to be brokered between the Draconians and the Earth Directorate. He introduces Ardala, who sashays into the ballroom in a revealing royal bikini outfit with decorative horns. In her delegation are [[Kane]], carrying a large sword-like object across his belly, as well as her entourage including [[Tigerman]], her bodyguard. As she makes it to the floor, Kane hands her the sword-like object—a [[digital scroll]]—whose words appear in the clear lucite body.
* She offers greetings and a gift from King [[Draco]] himself, the King's own flagship, ''Draconia'', which she claims is filled with the latest technology and advancements of the Realm to symbolize the new era of prosperity. During this declaration, [[Wilma Deering]] exchanges a glance with Rogers, attempting to gauge his reaction.
* The audience applauds this overture, and Huer declares the commencement of festivities.
* Seated on a throne to the back of the room, the Earthlings dance a [[ball dance]] before Ardala while various dignitaries make their introductions before her. However, Ardala keeps on eyeing Rogers, who is also a spectator to the dancing.
* Twiki returns with the relaxant, which Theopolis warns should only be taken one at a time as its effects are strong; he tucks the vial in his dress belt. While doing so, he asks Twiki for a red rose, despite the inquiries of Theopolis which go unanswered. Twiki heads off while the dance continues.
* Deering approaches Rogers, asking how he likes the dance presentation. He asks if the dance came from "daddy's world" (the Draconian Realm), and Deering suggests that he avoid the use of the term "daddy" to describe the "greatest leader the world has ever known." Rogers replies with a word of cation regarding "Greeks bearing gifts," which is a reference that, along with the [[w:Trojan horse|]], also escapes Deering's understanding. Rogers muses that he came from a time that was "hopelessly paranoid," and makes his way towards Ardala.
* Twiki returns with a red rose on a pillow, which Theopolis notes will make everyone else "look ridiculous" as no one else has done so. Rogers directs Twiki to accompany him, as they're next to see Ardala.
* Kane watches with hidden contempt as Rogers makes his introduction to Ardala, who thanks him for saving them from "those horrible privateers." Rogers replies that there are those on Earth who also believe him to be a privateer, ostensively due to her denial of their first encounter. Ardala asks if that angers him, but Dr. Theopolis intercedes before Rogers can answer.
* Theopolis is hushed and Rogers hands her the rose that Twiki holds upon a pillow, presented as a gift from Rogers to her. She asks after the "charming little friend," who prompts Theopolis to introduce Twiki, and Rogers to also introduce Theopolis, noting that he is the ''ex-officio'' member of the [[Computer Council]].
* Rogers asks Ardala for a dance, which prompts Kane to rebuke Rogers' advance--but is deftly thwarted by Ardala. She and Rogers hit the dance floor to participate in the ball dance, as Deering seethes from the edge of the dance floor and Tigerman watches, ready to pounce for his pound of flesh should anything go awry. As Ardala and Rogers dance, however he notes that he's not up on the "latest dance steps," prompting Ardala to offer an opportunity to change the beat a bit, as it is "her party."
* Rogers goes to the musician and gets them to play some "rock and roll" with a disco tempo, after an explanation on "feeling the music" and "letting himself go." As he starts to dance to the musician's beats, an intrigued Ardala asks what he is doing. He notes that it is called "gettin down," and goads her into joining him as they "get down and boogie." As the confused and bemused dancers watch the action, Twiki approaches Deering and Theopolis points out that "it's expressive"—she replies in the negative, for she is disgusted. Twiki then goes to the dance floor to "get down."
* After a conversation where Rogers relays his predicament on Earth, Ardala propositions Rogers to join her.
* Kane himself returns to the Grand Ballroom, displeased at the showmanship on the dance floor, and brazenly intercedes that some of the ministers would like a few minutes. She doesn't want to go, but Kane sternly reminds her that business of the Realm comes first, and that if she's not willing to perform her duties, there are 29 other sisters in waiting that would.
* Ardala relents, and bids farewell to Rogers, telling him that her private launch leaves at midnight.
* In a side room, Rogers passes by a contemplative Deering. She stops him and propositions him, saying that she'd "like to be his friend," and then goes on to haphazardly elucidate on her being "mixed up" and believing that he had been a spy, et cetera. They share a kiss, and as they do so Rogers looks as his time piece. After she propositions him for a more intimate encounter, he suavely ducks her advance and leaves. After she challenges his rebuke, he replies, more formally, that they'll get back into this later. Deering returns to her seething.
|-|
Act 6=
{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Those are warships out there. That means the treaty is a hoax, but we can do one last service for our country: we can deal with {{buck|Captain Rogers}}.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] comes across the "pirate ships" in ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} launch bay, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* {{buck}} boards Princess [[Ardala]]'s [[Ardala's launch|launch]], and offers her two drinks while singing ''Your My Kind of Town''. [[Tigerman]] is confused and begins to growl, prompting Ardala to ward him off. As they enjoy each other's company, [[Twiki]] with Dr. [[Theopolis]] have followed Rogers per their orders; Twiki attempts to leave the freezer unit in the back of the cabin, as he claims it is too cold, but Theopolis tells him they must stay hidden until they board ''[[Draconia]]''—even though Twiki's [[microdisk]]s are "turning blue."
* On [[Earth]], Dr. [[Elias Huer]] informs Col. [[Wilma Deering]] that Rogers cannot be found. She angrily notes that what does one expect of a "primitive." Huer leaves Deering to her emotions, where she tearfully yet angrily reaffirms her belief that Rogers is a traitor.
* Rogers and Ardala go to [[Ardala's chamber|her chambers]], with Tigerman waiting outside. She begins to get more comfortable, and Rogers prepares drinks for them both, slipping a relaxant into her drink. She returns with seemingly fewer bits of clothing, and she begins to elucidate on her desires, how Rogers fits into them (being a "real man") and goes into her life story and desires. After a time, she asks for the drink Rogers' prepared, and begins to bed him. However, Rogers is able to escape her carnal desires, and is even able to thwart Tigerman with his [[Draconian pistol|own gun]], while Twiki and Theopolis attempt to find Rogers as they hide and evade the [[Draconian soldier]]s aboard.
* Rogers moves Tigerman's stunned bulk out of sight, and makes his way to ''Draconia''{{'|s}} landing bay. He discovers the "[[Hatchet fighter|pirate ships]]" being serviced by Draconian soldiers, and surmises that the treaty is a hoax. He lures a guard with some whistling from the musical notes of ''Your My Kind of Town'', and is able to knock out that guard after he leaves the flight line to investigate the noise. Rogers now has a disguise.
* [[Kane]] walks by Ardala's chambers, finding the guard absent. He pulls a guard off to the side and they blast their way into the room, after Ardala discovers that Tigerman is in her bed, instead of Rogers. Despite her instance that Tigerman be put to death, Kane countermands the order and has Tigerman taken away for questioning. Kane and Ardala exchange recriminations.
* Rogers puts on his newly acquired Draconian helmet, and proceeds to put bombs in the engine exhaust ports of various Hatchet fighters.
* An embarrassed Ardala orders Kane to begin the attack at once. Despite Kane's insistence that they cannot proceed without her father's forces for support, Kane follows her order after being called spineless. She also orders that Rogers be found.
* As Rogers continues his sabotage, Twiki and Theopolis come across the pirate fighters, and see Rogers in the uniform of the enemy, surmising that not only is the Draconian treaty is a hoax but Rogers is a spy. Theopolis tells Twiki that they can only do one thing in the service of their country, and that is to kill the traitor, Captain Rogers.
* With only six minutes before the attack commences, Rogers goes to acquire more bombs for his sabotage. He is stopped as Twiki disarms Rogers and uses Rogers' own weapon against him. After some conversation, Theopolis and Twiki are convinced of Rogers' motives, and they go to find a communications station. Rogers continues his sabotage, while Theopolis and Twiki come across a communications station. Theopolis guides Twiki through causing a short-circuit, forcing the operator to abandon his post so that Twiki and Theopolis can commandeer the station, with 80 seconds to go until the attack launches.
* With 60 seconds remaining, Theopolis orders Twiki to tune into the [[Earth Directorate emergency channel]], which Deering answers. Theopolis informs her that the Draconians are armed and to dispatch all available squadrons. Deering contacts Huer, who agrees to launch the squadrons.
|-|
Act 7=
{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|You always use that sense of humor of yours to avoid feeling pain. Doesn't always help, does it?
|William "Buck" Rogers|I think you know the answer to that.
|Dr. Elias Huer|Yes, I would imagine you wake up every night with some sort of pain, and you probably always will. But there's nothing any of us can do about it. There is something, however, that you can do about it.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Elias Huer]] reflect on Rogers' transition into the 25th century, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}
* 20 seconds away from ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} [[Draconia's Attack on Earth|assault on Earth]], [[Kane]] assumes his post on ''Draconia''{{'|s}} bridge and orders his crew to battlestations and fighters to prepare for launch.
* As each individual second is counted down from the 10 second mark, Rogers watches from the flight line's side line, mock-saluting a [[Draconian soldier|pilot]] as he enters his [[Hatchet fighter]].
* Thrust into space via [[launch channel]]s, the Hatchet fighters begin to launch, only to explode as they leave the tubes—once their pilots activate their engines to operate under their own power. Other ships begin to explode even before they launch, causing havoc in the [[launch bay]]. Kane is informed of this "impossible" happening, as Rogers works his magic to sabotage additional fighters.
* With the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] squadrons in orbit and en route to intercept, Deering orders the [[Thunderfighter]] pilots to attack the bombers as they launch, with the primary target being ''Draconia'' herself.
* A pilot advises that there are no bombers to attack, as they explode immediately following their deployment. While Kane furiously and continually orders fighters to be dispatched, Deering advises her fellow pilots to eschew the use of [[combat computer]]s while engaging the enemy fighters.
* Deering's fellow pilots are able to now better handle the fighters, while Rogers continues to sabotage the fighters from the inside of the bay. However, he is stopped by [[Tigerman]], who taps him on the back and engages him in fisticuffs. As Rogers handiwork continues to explode about the bay, Rogers is able to somehow cause Tigerman pain and, while distracted, takes a [[Draconian bomb]] nearby, tucks it under Tigerman's belt (from the back) and kicks him away. An explosion occurs off screen, and Rogers continues his sabotage.
* Deering orders that the fighters focus solely on ''Draconia''. With the battle lost, Kane seeks out Princess [[Ardala]], whose disheveled form arises from the floor of her smoke-filled, debris-strewn chambers. Kane admonishes her, saying that the only reason he came back for her is so that she can answer to [[Draco|her father]] for their failure, and drags her to an [[Ardala's launch|escape craft]].
* With the ship heavily damaged, Deering orders all fighters away from ''Draconia''{{'|s}} estimated explosion radius. While doing so, Theopolis contacts Deering and notifies her that Rogers was the one who arranged for the exploding enemy fighters. Corrected in her erroneous assessment of his loyalties, Deering resolves to rescue Rogers, Theopolis and Twiki before ''Draconia'' explodes, making way to the surviving bay.
* Rogers is buried under debris, and awakens from his brief unconsciousness. The ambuquad duo arrives and extract Rogers from the debris pinning him down, telling him that Deering is coming to get them.
* Deering enters the burning landing bay, and the trio of saboteurs make way to Deering's [[Thunderfighter]], cramming into the back pilot's position.
* The ship launches, ''Draconia'' explodes, and Ardala and Kane flee the scene, whittling away the pastime by trading insults and recriminations, ending in a decisive comment from Ardala regarding Kane's manhood in comparison to Rogers'.
* Flying back to Earth, Deering tells Rogers that they owe him more than an apology, and the discussion veers to the Ardala. Even Theopolis notes that the head wear was "attractive." Twiki peers out the starboard window to see [[Ardala's launch]] escaping, which elicits an "uh oh" from the ambuquad drone.
* After a time, Rogers begins settling into his [[Rogers' apartment|apartment]] in [[New Chicago]], painting a smiley face in yellow paint on the [[dining monolith]]. Twiki (sans Theopolis) arrives carrying a cardboard box of various antiques and 20th century replicas, notably a large pepper mill, which is set upon a dining room table with a red-and-white checkered picnic table cover.
* Dr. Huer and Deering, in a teal green casual catsuit uniform, arrives to see how Rogers is settling in.
* The conversation turns to "fixing up" places, which prompts Huer to asks Twiki to leave as they wish to discuss Directorate business. After Twiki departs, they sit at a redesigned living room area, complete with couch and a wood table. After discussing Rogers' feelings of loss, Huer presents Rogers with another means of helping to adjust: working with the [[Defense Directorate]] as an agent working for peace and order against the myriad of threats in the universe.
* Rogers admits that he isn't ready for that, as he doesn't want to put down roots only to have them ripped away from him. They understand, and Huer restates that not only will they endeavor to keep in touch with Rogers, but there just might be enough situations in the universe to pique Rogers' interest so that he can join them informally in an ad-hoc arrangement. Deering coyly notes that they wouldn't want Rogers to get bored.
* Huer points out the tree near the door, and asks about its purpose. In the course of the conversation, Rogers comments that the various plants and antiques, some of which were provided by Dr. [[Julius]] at the [[Archives]], while others were constructed by Twiki based on sketches and other information Rogers furnishes to the ambuquad. All these additions give the apartment a "nice, warm, homey feeling," which neither Huer nor Deering admit to liking.
|-|
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==Notes==

[[File:BR25 - Awakening, Part II - Title screencap .png|thumb|right|300px|"Awakening, Part II" title card on the syndicated version of the episode.]]
* The opening two-hour episode is basically the feature film [[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film)|''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'']] re-edited, with new footage to lead into the TV series. While there are subtle edits to tone down sexual innuendos (Twiki's quip of his "ball bearings" "turning blue" in the freezer aboard [[Ardala's launch]]), abrasive language, and an "act of violence" ([[Tigerman]]'s kick to the gonads by Rogers during the final act), other scenes are either removed entirely. Of particular note was [[Joseph Wiseman]]'s brief appearance as King [[Draco]], which was completely edited out of the broadcast, although Wiseman returned to the series as [[Carl Morphus]] in "[[Vegas in Space]]."
* The broadcast version of "Awakening" was released on DVD in 2013 as an extra on the Season 2 re-release. Over the years, fans have claimed of a missing scene in which Dr. Theopolis shows Rogers footage of [[World War III]]—in which civilization was destroyed—explains the causes of its destruction, and refers to "[[Anarchia]]" (the 25th-century name for the ruins of the old world, including [[Chicago, Illinois]]). This scene allegedly takes place during the 16 hours Rogers spends in the room with Dr. Theopolis, although no evidence of the scene — either in scripts, novelizations, or even as video materials released over the years — exists to corroborate this allegation.
* Originally aired over the course of a 2-hour slot (the episode itself clocks in at 01:37:30), but has been formatted as two episodes to air in 1-hour slots (each episode clocks in at approximately 47 minutes in length) in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one full-length episode is an official recognition of this episode being a singular offering.
* The titles and episodic credits differ from future installments, particularly with the use of white instead of a yellow color for the typeface.
* The end scene, featuring Dr. Huer's and Col. Deering's visit to Rogers in [[Rogers' apartment]], was filmed when the show went to series (likely filmed during the production of "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]") given the presence of the smiley face on the [[dining monolith]] and the presence of Deering's more "informal" green-teal jumpsuit.

=== Language ===

* Twiki's first Human word isn't English at all, but Hebrew: ''[[w:l'chaim|l'chaim]]''. L'chaim is a toast "to life," and is said by Twiki after he gives Rogers refreshment during the interview with Dr. Theopolis.
* Human pilots do not understand clock faces, as exemplified by Lt. [[Wrather]]'s lack of understanding of a "bandit" (fighter) coming in from "12 o'clock high" (direction in relation to the ship) during the [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|Pirate Attack on ''Draconia'']]. This is a continuing theme throughout the series, particularly in the episodes "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]" and "[[Return of the Fighting 69th]]."
* Rogers' use of [[football]] terminology, such as "[[red-dogging]]," would later come to a head in "[[Planet of the Slave Girls]]."

=== History ===

* Rogers' quip about "Greeks bearing gifts" is a nod to the [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] from the [[w:Trojan War|Trojan War]]. The offering of ''[[Draconia]]'' as a smorgasbord of the latest in technology for the humans reminds {{buck}} of this, although this lesson is lost to the sands of time as far as 25th century humanity was concerned.
* The [[United States of America]] is known to [[Kane]] and [[Ardala]], and the [[Federal Directorate]] seems to have patterned itself much after American and Western culture by the use of names, locations, and other concepts.

=== Continuity ===

==== Doctor Theopolis ====

* On additional scenes inside [[Buck's apartment]], Dr. [[Theopolis]] is not voiced by [[Eric Server]] but by another uncredited voice actor.

==== Tigerman ====

* [[Tigerman]] is clearly performed by two different people for reasons not explained on the screen. Up until Tigerman is removed from [[Ardala's chamber]], Tigerman is played by [[Duke Butler]]. In the final scene between Tigerman and Rogers on ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} flight deck, [[H.B. Haggerty]]'s Tigerman appears.
* The scene where Rogers kicks Haggerty's Tigerman in the gonads is clumsily excised, and so the audience is left with an impression that he somehow succumbs to pain through a delayed effect of Rogers' attacks.
* While Tigerman is killed by Rogers—who tucks a live [[Draconian bomb]] in Tigerman's belt, which later explodes after Rogers kicks him away (to explode off-camera)—Haggerty's Tigerman reappears in "[[Escape from Wedded Bliss]]" and "[[Ardala Returns]]."

== Analysis ==

* Beyond Earth's reliance on extra-terrestrial sources for food and water, Terrans have likely had help rebuilding by extraterrestrial forces and so it is entirely possible that extra-terrestrial forces have guided humanity's rebuilding. Later installments, such as "[[Cosmic Whiz Kid]]" show that Earth has been visited after the events of [[World War III]] with the abduction of child prodigy [[Hieronymus Fox]] while inside his [[cryo tube]].
* The events of the Holocaust are left deliberately vague, but are later visited with some considerable depth in "[[Testimony of a Traitor]]". There are nods to Russians by Rogers' himself during [[Wilma Deering]]'s interception of ''[[Ranger 3]]'', although the instigators are never stated in the series' run.
* Dr. [[Elias Huer]]'s note on personal data being readily available on every living person on Earth, not only to the Directorate but also to their enemies, eerily mirrors the privacy concerns regarding personal data prevalent in the 21st century. There are some outliers to this, including [[Rafael Argus]] in "[[The Plot to Kill a City]]," with limited information available on the assassin.
* Huer also notes that Rogers is an anomaly, having literally come from nowhere—as Earth's history is all bust lost to time—and that he seems to be immune to the issues of personal data being readily available. However, what of the data already collected during Rogers' intense intake process following his recovery by the Defense Directorate? Would that information already be available in other databanks and information repositories, or was it somehow compartmentalized?
* Rogers is fairly well known to both the Draconians and the Defense Directorate at this point, given Rogers' involvement in the whole affair—mostly beyond his control-which leaves to question what other threats exist. Many of these threats are touched upon in the series, ranging from criminal organizations to renegade governments, and even entertainment producers. Thus, Rogers continued existence as an "unknown quality" to the Directorate's enemies has a feasibility limit.

== Questions ==

=== Regarding Earth ===

* Aren't the shield borders adaptable, given that the shield's distance from the Earth is demonstratively alterable itself?
* How far reaching is the influence of the [[Federal Directorate]]?
* What sort of "black market" exists in [[Anarchia]]?
* How do the mutants and inhabitants of Anarchia sustain their number, given all food and water are provided by off-world sources?
* With the prevalence of habitable worlds in the galaxy, why do the humans not leave Earth for those planets whose biospheres are demonstratively sustainable?

=== Regarding Draconian Interests ===

* Why do [[Draco]], [[Ardala]], and [[Kane]] believe Earth worthy of being conquered, considering that its survival is wholly reliant on extra-terrestrial support?
* Why do the Draconians look like humans?
* Why don't the Draconians simply conquer the other planets who are supplying the food and supplies Earth's citizenry requires?

=== Regarding Ardala ===

* If there are 29 other daughters who can service the "needs of the Realm," as [[Kane]] put it, what makes [[Ardala]] special?

=== Regarding Kane ===

* What prompted Kane to defect to the Draconian Empire? What was his role prior to his defection?

==Quotes==

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Col. Wilma Deering ===

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|I would suggest thoroughly searching [[Draconia|her ship]] before you allow it inside your [[defense shield]].
|Col. Wilma Deering|Wrather an insulting way to begin an alliance based on good faith.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Good faith is for bureaucrats and what gets you [[New Chicago|a city with a lid on it]]. I'd go up there armed to the teeth, full squadrons. Otherwise, you'll be sitting ducks.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[bristling]'' For a man whose expertise is ''allegedly'' five centuries old, you seem quite opinionated.
|William "Buck" Rogers|You're right. It's none of my business how you blow up your world. [[World War III|My generation didn't know what they were doing either.]]
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on the impending arrival of ''[[Draconia]]'', {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|William "Buck" Rogers|No, no. I... I don't like that plan. It worries me.
|Col. Wilma Deering|''[annoyed]'' Why?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[facetious]'' Well, you see, I'm scheduled for [[termination]]. If I miss it, I might get into a lot of trouble.
|Col. Wilma Deering|Buck, you are impossible. I'm offering you your life, and you're giving me practical jokes?
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, see, that's the point: are you offering me termination of my termination, or are you just postponing it?
|Col. Wilma Deering|If you can prove that your story is true...
|William "Buck" Rogers|Let's go.
|attribution={{buck}} and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] on visiting ''[[Draconia]]'' to verify Rogers' story, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== William "Buck" Rogers and Theopolis ===

{{quote
|Dr. Theopolis|Well now, what an attractive man you are, Captain Buck Rogers.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Now look, I've been waiting 24 hours to find out where I am, who I am, who you are. Could I have some answers?
|Dr. Theopolis|Certainly Buck, that's why I'm here... to answer your questions.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Great. Let's have it.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, you're Captain Buck Rogers, and according to [[Ranger 3|your ship]]'s log, you left [[Earth]] in [[1987]].
|William "Buck" Rogers|That much I know. Tell me what I don't know.
|Dr. Theopolis|Well, if preliminary data holds up, it appears you have returned to Earth [[2491|504 years later]]. ''[Rogers is stunned to silence]'' You are now in the 25th century. ''[Theopolis notices Rogers' condition as [[Twiki]] returns with a liquid refreshment for Rogers]'' Buck? Are you all right, Buck? Did you hear me? Buck?
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[still stunned]'' I think I will have that drink now.
|Twiki|''[Rogers takes the drink, and Twiki offers his first human-understandable statement]'' L'chaim.
|attribution=Dr. [[Theopolis]] answers {{buck}}' questions during Rogers' initial orientation, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== On Ardala ===

{{quote
|Col. Wilma Deering|We owe you a great deal more than an apology, Buck. Especially me. I confess, I thought the [[Ardala|Princess]] had you beguiled.
|William "Buck" Rogers|Well, I will say she had the nicest set of... horns... at the ball.
|Dr. Theopolis|Yes, it was an attractive hat.
|attribution=Col. [[Wilma Deering]], {{buck}} and Dr. [[Theopolis]] on Rogers and Princess [[Ardala]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

{{quote
|Twiki|''[looking out the window while smushing Rogers' face]'' ''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Uh-oh.
|William "Buck" Rogers|''[readjusts Twiki on his lap]'' Eyes forward. You'll get star-sick.
|Twiki|''Bidi-bidi-bidi.'' Buck, you're my kind of guy.
|attribution=[[Twiki]] and {{buck}} after seeing [[Ardala's launch]] on an escape vector, {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Rogers Quotes ===

{{quote
|Capt. William "Buck" Rogers|Look, I got attached to a lot of places, a lot of people, a lot of good times in another century, and it was all torn away from me. Now maybe there's no way back to those things I left behind, and then again, [[Jade Box|maybe there is]]. What I'm trying to tell you is, I'm afraid that if I put down roots here, I might have to go through it all again. Thanks, but no thanks.
|attribution={{buck}} to Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s proposition to join the [[Defense Directorate]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

=== Twiki Quotes ===

{{quote
|Twiki|Taxi cab, taxi!
|attribution=[[Twiki]] as he and {{buck}} run to Col. [[Wilma Deering]]'s [[Thunderfighter]], {{BR25|Awakening|prose=Y}}
}}

==Cast==
<tabber>
Episode Cast=
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*[[Pamela Hensley]] as Princess [[Ardala]]
*[[Henry Silva]] as [[Kane]]
*[[Duke Butler]] as [[Tigerman]]
*[[H.B. Haggerty]] as [[Tigerman]] (#2)
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*[[Caroline Smith]] as [[Delta Section Operative|Young Woman]]
*[[John Dewey Carter]] as [[Supervisor 14|Supervisor]]
*Uncredited as Lt. [[Wrather]]
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[Tony Epper]] as Drunk (uncredited)
*[[Vic Perrin]] as Voice of ''Draconia'' P.A. Announcer (uncredited)
|-|
Episode Crew=
*Directed by Daniel Haller
*Written by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens
*Produced by Richard Caffey, Glen A. Larson, Andrew Mirisch, David G. Phinney and Leslie Stevens
*Music by Stu Phillips
*Cinematography by Frank Beascoechea
*Film Editor - John J. Dumas, David Howe and William Martin
*Casting - Robert D. Edmiston
*Art Director - Paul Peters
*Set Decorator - Richard Reams
*Costume Designer - Jean-Pierre Dorléac
|-|
Production Management=
*Jack Cunningham - Unit Production Manager
*Edward D. Markley - Unit Production Manager
|-|
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
*Phil Bowles - First Assistant Director
*Jerry Sobul - First Assistant Director
*Robert Villar - Second Assistant Director
*Judith Vogelsang - Second Assistant Director
|-|
Art Department=
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)
|-|
Sound Department=
*Peter Berkos - Sound Effects Editor
*John R. Carter - Sound
*Andrew Gilmore - Sound
*William H. Kauch - Dialogue Editor
*Clyde Sorenson - Sound
|-|
Special Effects=
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)
|-|
Visual Effects=
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniatures
*Wayne Smith - Miniatures
*Harry Walton - Miniature Department Head (uncredited)
|-|
Camera and Electrical Department=
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera
|-|
Music Department=
*David Kahn - Music Editor
*Stu Phillips - Conductor
*Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
</tabber>

==Related Subjects==

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533094/ ''Awakening''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-1/3979532 ''Awakening, Part I''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/awakening-part-2/3979533 ''Awakening, Part II''] at NBC.com
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List of terms

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A list of terms from the ''Buck Rogers'' universe.

== ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' ==

=== Anachronisms ===

: ''Words and terms that are anachronistic in the 25th century.''

<tabber>
Common=
* {{inlineref|Aspirin|[[w:aspirin|aspirin]]}}: a pain management medication that {{Buck}} asks for during his interrogation by Princess [[Ardala]] and [[Kane]]; Kane surmises that "aspirin" is a pain medication, and instructs his practitioners to inject him with an anti-pain medication {{BR25|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|Funk and Wagnalls|[[Funk & Wagnalls]]}}: a dictionary and reference book publisher from the 20th century {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|o'clock}}: slang term for a numeric position on an analog clock; Lt. [[Wrather]] is confused by Rogers' term as Rogers attempts (in vain) to communicate an incoming threat {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Music=
* "{{inlineref|Bill Bailey|[[w:(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey|(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey]]}}," a [[w:Dixieland|Dixieland]] / [[w:jazz|jazz]] song performed by many artists in the 20th century, and sung by {{buck}} on his return trip to Earth following his awakening {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* "{{inlineref|My Kind of Town|[[w:My Kind of Town|My Kind of Town]]}}," a song performed by [[w:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]] and sung by Rogers on his return trip to Earth following his awakening {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|rock and roll}}: a music genre evolving from the United States circa 1940s and 1950s, consisting of an amalgam of various earlier musical styles [[w:gospel music|gospel]], [[w:jump blues|jump blues]], [[w:jazz|w:jazz]], [[w:boogie woogie|oogie woogie]], [[w:rhythm and blues|rhythm and blues]], and [[w:country music|country music]]; at Princess [[Ardala]]'s reception, Rogers asks the musical performer if he know this form of music, and vaguely describes it before performing something that has the stylings of [[w:disco|disco]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Recreation=
* {{inlineref|boogie}}: to dance to rock music {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|getting down}}: intransitive verb meaning to "to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously"; {{buck}} refers to his dance moves at Princess [[Ardala]]'s reception party thusly {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Sports=
* {{inlineref|clipping|[[w:Clipping (gridiron football)|clipping]]}}: a move illegal in American football, defined as "throwing the body across the back of the leg of an eligible receiver or charging or falling into the back of an opponent below the waist after approaching him from behind, provided the opponent is not a runner"; Maj. [[Duke Danton]] clips {{buck}} during a live demonstration of football moves before [[Earth Defense Directorate]] cadets {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|football|[[football]]}}: an American sport {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|red-dogging}}: to carry out a blitz in a [[football]] game; Rogers mentions this to Deering when going on the offensive [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|during a faux "pirate" attack]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|sacking the quarterback|"[[w:quarterback sack|sacking the quarterback]]"}}: a means of intercepting and tackling an opposing player behind the line of scrimmage; in the [[Battle of Vistula]], Rogers identifies [[Galen]] as the "quarterback" to sack, and following the destruction of Galen and his [[Scorpion fighter]], [[Kaleel]]'s forces fall into disarray despite their overwhelming numbers {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|tackle|[[w:Tackle (football move)|tackle]]}}: a means of intercepting an opposing player from advancing towards the goal {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
</tabber>

=== Present Day ===

: ''Words, phrases and terms from the 25th century.''

<tabber>
General=
* {{inlineref|Astrium}}: a locale, likely a term for interstellar space given the use of the Latin root word "[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/astrum Astrum]"; Emperor [[Draco]]'s formal and complete title includes a reference to his being the "Warlord of Astrium" {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|food discs|[[food disc]]s}}: processed foodstuff in disc form {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|launch channel|[[launch channel]]}}: [[Draconian]] term for a launching runway and aperture aboard a starship, such a channel is used by small fighters and ships {{BR25|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|Holocaust|[[Holocaust]]}}: term used by Terrans to describe the time during and after [[World War III]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening|Testimony of a Traitor}}
* {{inlineref|termination}}: execution of a person, used as punishment for subjects who commit crimes of great severity, such as high treason and espionage; Rogers receives this sentence by the [[Computer Council]] following the discovery of a [[microtransmitter]] aboard ''[[Ranger 3]]'' {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|Terran}}: a person from [[Earth]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|translight velocity}}: a form of light-speed or intense velocity; Maj. [[Duke Danton]] tells {{buck}} he'll launch in a [[Scorpion fighter]] at this velocity to avoid the [[power leech]] {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|vector}}: a direction or path relative to a ship; e.g. the vector ''[[Draconia]]'' travels to [[Earth]] on is known to be attacked by "pirates" {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Chemicals and Elements=
* {{inlineref|cordite|[[w:cordite|cordite]]}}: a smokeless propellant used in bullets or other projectile weapons, used as a replacement for gunpowder; Rogers claims that the "cordite" in the scoring marks (left by the [[Draconians]] that intercepted him) hadn't oxidized yet {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|cryogen}}: one of four gasses used in [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|crystalline}}: a chemical used by Draconians in conjunction with [[diogen]] to revive subjects from [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|diogen}}: a chemical used by Draconians in conjunction with [[crystalline]] to revive subjects from [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|gold|[[w:gold|gold]]}}: a rare metal used in Dr. [[Theopolis]]' circuitry; Theopolis tells {{buck}} that the mutants in [[Anarchia]] would be interested in its gold circuits for trade on the black market {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|methalon}}: one of four gasses used in [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|pressor agent}}: a Draconian term for a chemical or contrivance that can be diluted, used in conjunction with revival from [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Military=
* {{inlineref|Condition 90}}: a condition issued over ''[[Draconia]]''{{'|s}} intercom when first approaching [[Earth]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|Corridor 10A}}: referred to in radio chatter as "Corridor 1-0 Able," this is the corridor used by [[Earth Defense Directorate]] ships to dock at a hangar bay used by Col. [[Wilma Deering]] and {{buck}} upon Rogers' 500+ year overdue return to [[Earth]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|Earth Directorate emergency channel}}: a direct communications line used in emergencies, it is typically directed at the highest ranking person available; preceding [[Draconia's attack on Earth|''Draconia''{{'|s}} attack on Earth]], Dr. [[Theopolis]] summons reinforcements from Earth using this channel {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|microtransmitter|[[microtransmitter]]}}: a device capable of recording and transmitting; one such device is planted on ''[[Ranger 3]]'' by [[Kane]], in order to track the narrow passage in [[Earth]]'s [[defense shield]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Positions=
* {{inlineref|Delta Section}}: a monitoring position of the [[Earth Defense Directorate]] dealing with monitoring transmissions in lower band frequencies, such as those of 20th century radios; an [[Delta Section Operative|operative]] from this section intercepts {{buck}}'s radio communications meant for [[NASA]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
|-|
Technology=
* {{inlineref|ambuquad|[[ambuquad]]}}: a machine with some level of artificial intelligence, used as servitors; see: [[Twiki]]
* {{inlineref|auto-flight}}: term for "automatic flight," the ability of a ship to be piloted solely by computer control, without the need of an external entity (i.e. pilot) {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|hologram}}: technology allowing projections of audio and video in multiple dimension; Emperor [[Draco]] communicates to [[Kane]] using this system following the commencement of preemptive hostilities against [[Earth]] {{BR25|Film}}
* {{inlineref|neurosystems transport}}: a Draconian term used in conjunction with revival from [[suspended animation]] {{BR25|Awakening}}
* {{inlineref|stargate|[[stargate]]}}: an energy gate capable of transporting smaller crafts between two points {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
* {{inlineref|space warp}}: a means of shortening distance between two points, utilized by [[stargate]]s {{BR25|Planet of the Slave Girls}}
|-|
Slang=
* {{inlineref|quad}}: slang for [[ambuquad]]
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