Buck Rogers in the 25th Century s01e19 Episode Script
Olympiad
Jorex and I want to defect to Earth: [Narrator.]
Buck runs a race against time and death: : : To help an Olympic star and the girl he loves escape from a life of slavery: - What is it? - Leave me alone: - What's wrong? - No! Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's brain: - He's a walking bomb: - [Loud Explosion.]
Kill him: : : Now: [Man Narrating.]
The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes: In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William "Buck'"Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life-support systems: : : And returns Buck Rogers to Earth: : : [Chattering.]
[Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
Good morning and welcome to the 2492 Interplanetary Olympic Games: We're here on the lovely planet Mykos in the Hypernia system, and with me is Antonious Daven, better known as Mr: 28: A man who is always going someplace in a hurry in a fast hovercraft and with some pretty fast company: And on my fast feet: [Chuckles.]
And I might add too, the fastest in the galaxy: What is your strategy for the games, Antonious? Who needs strategy? We're just gonna do what we always do, run fast: [Chuckles.]
Sounds good to me: We're talking with Matt Brine, gold medal winner in the Hey: Wait a minute, man: This is my interview: I'm the star here: The gold medal winner in the horizontal How are you doing? Well, what a surprise: We've just been joined by a man known throughout the galaxy That's the universe: A man who won three medals in last year's Olympiad: Two golds and a silver: Holl Headedson from Simpian: Remember, that's two golds and a silver: I'm the favorite: And that's nothing compared to what I'm going to do this time: Are we still shooting? [Applause.]
And here we have a sonic boxer: Are you kidding? They're big: A runner then? Tumbler? A gymnast of some kind? Well, what is your event? The gravity pull: A weight lifter: But why are you jumping rope? Why not? It's easier than pulling weights: They're heavy: [Short Chuckle.]
Makes sense: [Man On P: A:.]
Practice sessions for the 2492 Olympic Games have concluded: All athletes are to report to their sleeping chambers: [High-pitched Tone.]
Jorex? Lara, it's been so long: Oh, Jorex: I was so afraid that I was never going to see you again: We've heard about such terrible things happening on Loziria: And I thought [Crying.]
No: They won't hurt me: Not yet, anyway: The Satrap needs my gold medal in the games: And after the games? After the games, we'll be gone: : : To a place where no one will ever find us: [Quietly.]
Oh, Jorex: How? I don't know: But there must be a way: Now, we can't meet here again: My quarters? Tomorrow, after morning practice: Lara, we will escape: Believe me: I do: I love you: I love you too: The symbol of the Olympic Games in my century: I've been asked to present it to the Olympic Committee on Mykos before the games begin: That's really quite an honor, Buck: The Olympiad has been a noble concept for thousands of years: It should really be quite exciting: It'll make a great vacation, especially since you love sports: [Chirping.]
All ready to go, Buck: All right: I think it oughta be a lot of fun: Why don't you come along, Wilma? I'd love to, but I've got a Centaurans meeting on Wednesday, a Security Council dance Thursday night and a Directorate caucus on Friday: - Well, don't say I didn't ask: - [Laughs.]
With your presentation and Dr: Theopolis representing the Directorate, we'll probably be glued to the holovision: Of course, and it'll be just like being there: : : Maybe better: Well, there's nothing better than being at the Olympics, except maybe the opening of the World Series: [Both Laugh Halfheartedly.]
Hmm: Well, let's hit the road, Twiki: Take good care of the place while I'm gone, will ya? Have fun, Buck: [Chirping.]
There it is: Jorex, you should go: If they find that you're missing I don't care: I'm tired of taking orders from Alaric and the rest of those idiots: - How dare you: - You are forbidden to enter these quarters: - You've been warned: - You are forbidden to enter these quarters: Lara, don't: And if you don't It won't do any good: I'm ready to go: You'll forgive the interruption: [Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
Please check in with the starter: [Audience Cheering.]
[Man On P: A:.]
Has just set a new galactic record in the 40-kilometer steeple chase: : : With a time of two hours, 21 minutes: [Continues, Indistinct.]
The Olympics have sure changed since my time, Twiki: Used to be thousands of people jammed the stadium: Now this: [People Cheering.]
[Chirping.]
Well, it sounds like a crowd: [Theo.]
Those responder units broadcast millions of voices: : : From hundreds of planets all over the galaxy: [Buck.]
Yeah: It's still not the same: [Theo.]
That's Jorex Leet from Loziria: He's the vertical leap gold medal champion from the last Olympics: I've seen some high-jumping in my time, but that's something else: Let's take a closer look: Hiya: [Clears Throat.]
My name's Buck Rogers: I've been watching you jump: You guys really get up there, don't ya? In my day, a jump of eight, eight and a half feet was considered pretty good: You guys must go over 20 feet: Members of the Lozirian team are not allowed to speak to outworlders: - [Man On P: A:.]
The Itheria gymnasts - What's the matter? - [Continues, Indistinct.]
- What is it? - Leave me alone: - Well, what's wrong? Maybe Go! Now: [Breathing Heavily.]
Go:! The one talking toJorex Leet, who is he? He is Captain Buck Rogers, a Terran: I want to know exactly what he's doing here and why he is talking to him: Yes, sir: We cannot be too careful: The Satrap himself contacted me this morning: His orders were very, very clear: I am to ensure the victory ofJorex Leet, no matter what the cost: Nothing and no one is going to stop me: Hello: I'm Lara Tizian: The astrosled champion: Well, it's a real pleasure: My name is - Captain Buck Rogers of New Chicago: - That's right: How did you know? I saw you presenting the flag to the Olympic Committee today: It was a very moving gesture: Thank you: So now what? Just enjoying the sights: May I suggest you enjoy them with me, Captain Rogers? I was just about to test-drive my astrosled through the course: - The view is wonderful: - Sounds great: Stay out of trouble, Twiki: [Chirping.]
Okay, Buck: This way: [Chirps.]
Can't see the forest for the knees around here: Why don't you watch where you're going, short stuff? Why don't you pick on somebody your own size? Because there's no one around here my own size: But you might be: Yeah, I plan to tomorrow night: Tomorrow night, you're going to be kissing canvas, friend: [Chirps.]
Uh, don't let me come between you guys: So, let's go right over here: She's a beauty, isn't she? I'm very proud of her: Careful: Go this way: Come right around the front: You're going to watch your step: Step on the power lifter: And, uh, after you: Sure: You can just give me a hand in: Sure: There: [Lock Hisses.]
Ready? Ready as I'll ever be: [Engine Powers Up.]
This reminds me of the bobsled event back in my time: Bobsled? Yeah: It was basically the same principal as astrosledding, just instead of sliding through ice curves, you slide through force fields: Force fields, Captain Rogers, which you can't see: You have to feel your way through them: [Sighs.]
And if you run into one straight on, it can very messy: Oh, I can imagine: As a matter of fact, Captain Rogers, why don't you try it yourself? Go ahead: The next three are yours: Take over: Wait a minute: I don't have a license to drive one of these things: [Lara.]
Easy: Easy, easy: Just feel your way through it: Oh, yeah: That was a tricky one there: Coming up is where you'll get your speed: Uh-huh: Mmm: Has some surprises in this thing, doesn't it? Absolutely: Very well done, Captain Rogers: You know, I think we might make an astrosledder out of you yet: You mean that's it? I was just getting the hang of it: Well, we're through with the course, but I thought we might pull into orbit and take in the view of Mykos: All right? Sounds fine to me: I'll drive: Our agent informs us that Captain Rogers is here by invitation of the Olympic Committee: An honored guest, it seems: That's very interesting: That makes it necessary to examine the motives of this Tizian woman more closely: Shejust took Captain Rogers up in her astrosled: Have a vid-sensor concealed in her room immediately: You know, this really isn't like me: Oh? Being so forward: I hope it doesn't embarrass you: No, not at all: The view's beautiful: The company's charming: Buck: May I call you that? Certainly: [Sighs.]
Buck, you are a very attractive man: Well, thank you: You're a very beautiful woman: You have a very kind face: It's very sensitive: And I may be wrong, but I trusted you from the moment I first saw you in the stadium: I knew that you were someone that I could talk to: : : And be comfortable with: I'm glad you feel that way: [Shaky Breath.]
Are you all right? Yes: It's just so very nice to be here with you: It feels very safe: Lara, why did you bring me up here? Because I need to talk to somebody: What is it? What's wrong? Oh, Buck, you've got to help me: Please, help me: [Sobbing.]
Jorex and I first met at the Olympiad on Ramu: Then we fell in love: Please: But, afterwards, they forced him to return to Loziria: So, now the only time we see each other is at the different intergalactic games: Buck, we still love each other very much, and we want to be together: But an Alpha likeJorex is not allowed to marry an alien: : : Like me: And now they're starting to useJorex as a symbol in their political struggles: If he doesn't perform for them, the Satrap will have him executed: Why doesn't he try to escape? He's bound to have many chances: - They have him watched constantly: That and the disharmonizer: - The what? Every Lozirian Alpha is implanted with a microscopic molecular disharmonizer in their brain: And Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's: - The headaches: - Yes: Whenever Alaric thinks thatJorex needs a reminder of who his master is, he hurts him: Buck, Jorex and I want to defect: : : - To Earth: - There is a plan: [Buck.]
It could be very dangerous: [Lara.]
But there have been other defections that have succeeded: Then Jorex can do it too, with your help: But he's going to try, Buck, even without it: All right: I'll see what I can do: First priority is to get this cleared through the Directorate: Then we've got to figure out a way to get both you and Jorex out ofhere: Buck: Thank you: Jorex Leet wouldn't dare try to escape: But with Rogers's help, you heard what he said: Forget what he said: Lara Tizian's life is our guarantee that Leet will do precisely what I tell him to: Now, bring her to me: Buck, the Lozirian Satrap will stop at nothing to maintain his supremacy: Jorex's defection, it won't be an easy matter: Yes, but can you offer him asylum on Earth? We're always open to political refugees: You'll have our full support: Great: That's all I needed to know: Rogers out: Do you remember that Lozirian expatriate we took in last year? Zogan, the athlete: Yes: I'm going to get him in here: He might have some information that could help Buck: [Whirring.]
Careful: They'll never escape: The odds are too great: - You did: - Yes: But you've got to understand that Jorex is virtually a political prisoner: The Satrap will do anything to keep from losing his control over him: Even kill him: Zogan, whatever our opinions, Jorex and Lara Tizian are going to try to defect, and we want to help them: Now, can you think of anything helpful, uh, a weakness anywhere? [Exhales.]
Lozirians are careful: Methodical: They have to be: The penalties for making a mistake are too severe: Probably Alaric's sole weakness is an area that doesn't even matter: - And what's that? - He's known to have a crippling weakness for women of all persuasions: He uses exos to win them and keep them under his spell: What is exos? It's a powerful Lozirian chemosteroid: Our athletes have used it for centuries to help build physical development: Coincidentally, it's been known to have a rather persuasive effect on females: Well, how can that help us? I'm not sure: But since Alaric controls Jorex's disharmonizer, it's absolutely essential to get to him if any escape plan's gonna work: Getting Jorex out alive isn't going to be easy, Doctor: No, it doesn't appear so: I wanna go to Mykos: I wanna be there in case Buck needs any help: Well, you certainly have my permission: Prepare to leave immediately: [Man On P: A:.]
And a new course record of The Directorate has offered to giveJorex any help they can, including asylum on Earth: - Buck, that's wonderful: - Have you had a chance to speak to him about all this? I haven't been able to get near him since yesterday: The Tizian woman's surprise is ready? Oh, yes, sir: Fine: Now we must create an interesting diversion for Captain Buck Rogers: A boxing lesson: Mm-hmm: We need to find out exactly what his schedule is: That's not going to be easy with Alaric watching him all the time: We'll come up with something: [No Audible Dialogue.]
- When's your race? - My race: Right after the vertical distance leap: Hmm: All we have to do is find a way to getJorex to your sled: If the timing is right, I can rendezvous with the two of you on the other side of the force field course: Now get something straight, Rogers: You don't talk to me, you don't talk to her either: You understand? Jorex, please: - You're making a mistake: - There's no mistake about what's going on here: I can see it clear across the stadium: Get your hands off of me! Keep clear, Jorex: We're going to give Buck Rogers a sonic boxing lesson: I'll give my own lessons: Please, gentlemen: Don't fight over me: I can't stand violence: - Hate to see a man outnumbered: - That makes two of us: [Chirping.]
Three of us: Now, I think we should talk: I couldn't agree with you more: Get the woman as quickly as possible: Yes, sir: Colonel Deering: I told you the Satrap was desperate to keepJorex under his control: - I didn't realize how desperate he was: - What do you mean? I've learned that they're prepared to kill him rather than see him escape: Alaric has made a special modification in Jorex's disharmonizer: He now has the capability of destroying the subcellular atomic bonds in Jorex's brain: He can reduceJorex and anyone within a half-kilometer radius to space dust: In other words, Dr: Huer, Jorex has become a living bomb: [Door Beeps.]
Well, hello: [Whirring.]
I'm afraid I didn't order anything: Please accept this gift from an admirer: Oh: What a lovely fragrance: - Is it from Jorex? - It is not from Jorex: Excuse me: [Chirping.]
Road hog: She's not answering: That's strange: It certainly is: Ms: Tizian knew we were coming over to discuss Jorex's defection: Something's wrong: Twiki, do your stuff: [Beeping.]
Very good, Twiki: [Chirping.]
Yecch! The odor is zemdon, a powerful anesthetic used exclusively on Loziria: Alaric's found out about the defection: He's got Lara: Come on, Twiki: It's done, Deputy Minister: Thank you: Wilma, what are you doing here? Hi, Buck: Dr: Huer and I spoke with Eric Zogan, the Lozirian defector that's living on Earth: He told us thatJorex has a brain implant: Yeah: The molecular disharmonizer: Most of the Lozirians have them: Yes, but his has been modified to blow him and everyone around him to pieces: He's a walking bomb: When it rains, it pours: [Sighs.]
Alaric has kidnapped Lara Tizian: Now this: Jorex knows Alaric: Maybe he can come up with some kind of a clue as to where he's hiding her: It's a good idea: It's worth a try: [Chirping.]
What about the bomb? We have to deactivate that detonator without Alaric knowing: If we could deactivate it or just take it, what difference does it make if he knows that we've done it? A very big difference: If he finds out we've deactivated it or taken it, he'll surround Jorex with a hundred people we'll never get him out of here: Well, if you can tell me how to find Alaric, I think I've got an idea on how to get the detonator: Well, he carries it on his body: How are you going to get that close? Well, Dr: Huer and I had a very interesting discussion with Zogan about Alaric: This is what we came up with: Who are you? What are you doing here? Well, everybody's been talking about the Lozirian exos, and well, I just thought that l You're Caruthian: You've been enlisted to entertain at the Olympiad, correct? Uh-huh: You've heard of the infamous Lozirian exos? Please, don't turn me in to the authorities: Perhaps we could make, uh, some other kind of arrangements? Perhaps: [Sighs.]
You will remember nothing but that you had the time of your life: Buck, we've got to find her: Alaric knows we've discovered Lara's missing: He's going to be watching every move you make: If you make one wrong move I'm going to try to find her, but I'm going to need your help: Well, of course: Where does Alaric go on Mykos? You know, bars, restaurants, spas? No: He has an apartment in the recreation complex: The Omega Suite: It's on the second level: Nobody there asks any questions: Then that's where I'm gonna go look for her: Jorex, I understand how you feel: But, please, don't try to help Lara now: Understand? Yeah: [Theo.]
I advise extreme caution, Twiki: - What do your scans indicate, Theo? - A relatively simple transmitting device: : : That utilizes low-frequency zeta waves: The speed of these waves is approximately five times the speed of sound, or about 1,660 meters per second: [Chirping.]
Something's giving: [High-pitched Tone.]
- What is it? - The detonator is equipped with a safeguard system: : : Designed to destroy the detonator and Jorex if it is tampered with: The sound is a first-stage warning: Then we can't deactivate it? I'm afraid that is impossible: Then I've got to take it back toJorex before he wakes up: - He can't know that it's gone: - [Chirping.]
Stuck again: [Theo.]
Colonel Deering, we may have failed to neutralize the detonator, but my sensors indicate a useful solution for later on: - What is that? - The zeta waves are incapable: : : Of penetrating the stargate configuration: Since they travel at relatively slow speeds, ifJorex could get through the stargate Before Alaric realizes that he's missing and activates the detonator, - the pulse would never reach him: - Precisely, Colonel: Well, I'll be taking the detonator back: I shouldn't be gone longer than half an hour: [Man On P: A:.]
In the sonic boxing pit, moving into the second round, eliminations are Hollin Roberts from Reza 2 and Lex Bodin from Centaur 5: Lara: Buck, how'd you find me? Never mind that: I've got to get you out of here: [Beeps, Whirs.]
Come on: We haven't much time: Thank you for coming, Captain Rogers: We were planning on you joining our party: I've even brought you some more presents: You see this? It's an authentic Lozirian ice cloud: As heat rises, so cold descends: This entire room, including both of you, will be the temperature of deep space in a matter of minutes: Enjoy it: It's a once-in-a lifetime experience: I've heard of people being put on ice before, but this is ridiculous: Buck, I'm so cold: Yeah, the temperature must be below freezing in here already: [Shivering.]
What are you looking for? A mirror: Let me have your necklace: [Whimpers.]
[Shivering.]
Buck, it's getting colder: - Almost got it: - Buck, what are you doing? A little trick shooting: Two ball, one rail: Side pocket: [Lara Gasps.]
[Door Beeps.]
- What are you doing here? - Well, the minister called me to his room: Oh, another one: Go: He's not as pleasant when he awakens: I was counting on neutralizing that detonator: It was essential: We're right back where we started again: There might be a chance: There'll be about 10 minutes between the end ofJorex's competition and the awards presentation: We can use that time: : : And the information Theo gave us concerning the detonator: It just might work: Lara, you're going to have to get to your astrosled and be ready to roll: - But don't let Alaric or Karl see you: - Right: Twiki, tellJorex to go directly to the astrosled: : : As soon as he finishes his competition, not before: [Chirping.]
Gotcha, Buck: Lara, Jorex will be in the astrosled with you: I'll pick you up at the halfway point just beyond the force field course: We'll race for the stargate in the starfighter: You want me to get the detonator back, don't you? Yeah: Only this time it doesn't matter if Alaric finds out: - Is everyone clear on their assignments? - I'm wondering if I might be of some assistance: What do you have in mind, Theo? My internal receivers allow me to monitor the zeta wave pulses from the detonator: The moment Alaric activates it, I will be aware of it: All right, Theo: I only hope it doesn't become necessary: Let's get crackin': Good luck, Wilma: [Door Slides Closed.]
- Oh, thank God you're there: - Indeed I am: To what do I owe the pleasure of this call? Well, um, I was in the rec compound this afternoon: : : After leaving your quarters, and I overheard something that I think you should know about: - Tell me what you heard: - Oh, no: Not over the vid-phone: It has something to do with the plot against you, Deputy: Um, shouldn't I come to your quarters? - No: Where are you now? - Compound Seven-A, Unit 4: Wait for me: I'll be there in 30 minutes: [Man On P: A:.]
The gymnasts from Remas 1 are about to begin their floor exercises: [No Audible Dialogue.]
[Man On P: A:.]
The 15-kilometer run is about to begin: I'm going to the stadium floor to watch Jorex's competition: You go to the woman, stay with her until I arrive: It's imperative that I talk to her: [Door Beeps.]
[Chirping.]
All set with Jorex, Buck: [Crowd Cheering.]
[Cheering Intensifies.]
[Man On P: A:.]
NowJorex Leet from Loziria: The winner, Jorex Leet: The vertical leap intergalactic champion: Well done: Report to my quarters immediately following the ceremony: We have things to discuss: [Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
[Door Buzzes.]
[Clears Throat, Exhales.]
Well, hello, my dear: Where's the deputy? He'll be here shortly: But where did he go? It's very important that I find him: Where he went is no concern of yours: Sit: What's your hurry? Well, I have other appointments: They can wait: Perhaps you can tell me what you're doing in Captain Rogers's quarters? Oh: Just passing the time: Hmm: Good: Perhaps we can do the same: Perhaps: [Man On P: A:.]
Now preparing for launching in astrosled chute "B, '" the reigning intergalactic champion, Lara Tizian: Lara's going to be taking off in a few seconds: Where's Wilma with that detonator? [Man On P: A:.]
Lara Tizian has launched her astrosled and is approaching the first force field: Buck, I couldn't get the detonator: We've gotta stop Lara and Jorex: That's impossible: They've already taken off: But Alaric's gonna discover what happened any minute: Well, we'll just have to get to them before the pulse does: Buck, you can't fly the starfighter through the force fields: It's too big: If it hits one of them Look, I've already been through the course once with Lara: - That was with the astrosled: - Wilma, we don't have many alternatives: [Exhales.]
Whoa: Where do you think you're going? - Well, you need a copilot to chart the course: - And someone to monitor the detonator pulse: [Chirping.]
And I'm not staying alone: Congratulations, Deputy Minister: All Loziria is rejoicing with Jorex's victory: Thank you, my Satrap: They'll be making the awards soon and then [Man On P: A:.]
In an unusual development, Jorex Leet of Loziria, the winner of the gold medal in the vertical leap competition, has not appeared to receive his medal: Officials are searching the stadium in an attempt to find him: What is the meaning of this, Alaric? Where is Leet? He is in the stadium, my Satrap: He's probably refreshing himself before accepting the medal: It is your responsibility to ensure his presence: Our people must see him receiving the medal: Find him: [Man On P: A:.]
In another unusual development, our remote monitors have determined: : : That the astrosled piloted by Lara Tizian is carrying a second passenger: Tizian? The identity of this person: : : Has not yet been determined: Deputy Minister, I trust you're clearing up this unfortunate misunderstanding: - Yes, my Satrap: Of course: - Where is Jorex Leet? Satrap, I can assure you Deputy Minister, Jorex Leet has escaped on the Tizian astrosled: Jorex Leet has escaped: Then kill him: : : Now: It is done, my Satrap: Why do not my sensors register an explosion? The zeta waves from the detonator will reach him shortly: Just a few seconds: [High-pitched Tone.]
Captain Rogers, I have a reading: The disharmonizer has been activated: My calculations indicate we have approximately: : : to reach the astrosled: Entering curve 33-G: Seventy-seven degrees right, [Man On P: A:.]
A starfighter has entered the astroslalom course: : : And seems to be racing in pursuit of the Tizian sled: There: [Wilma.]
We don't have time to transfer them: The astrosled doesn't have stargate capability: We'll have to try to catch up with them on the straightaway, then tractor them to the stargate: - [Theo.]
- [Chirping.]
Time sure flies: Watch out, Buck: The tangent on that curve is nearly 80 degrees: If they succeed in saving Jorex Leet in front of the entire galaxy - We're almost close enough: Hit the tractor beam: - 5:9 seconds: [Chirping.]
Give me a break: - [Twiki.]
That was close: - What do you mean, close? We had a half-second to spare: Maybe more: You have failed in your mission, Deputy Minister: - [Clicks Off.]
- You know your duty: [Wilma.]
It's beautiful: Yes, we rushed it overjust as soon as it came from Mykos: It's well-deserved too: I mean, I've seen some high jumpers in my time, but you are a high jumper: I am so proud of you: I still can't believe we're here: - We'll never be able to thank you enough: - Thank Buck: He had to see the Olympiad in person: [Chuckles.]
That reminds me, Buck: Someone was looking for you: A man from U: B: C: - You know, the Holovid Network? - What for? Well, um, they saw you on the Olympiad broadcast: : : And thought you would be perfect to cover the Equinox Exercises in New Phoenix: He asked if you'd be interested: [Buck.]
And what did you say? Oh, well, I know what a great athlete you are: Wilma: But I figured one Olympiad in a lifetime is enough sports for anyone: : : Even you: - Good thinking: - [Chuckle.]
Buck runs a race against time and death: : : To help an Olympic star and the girl he loves escape from a life of slavery: - What is it? - Leave me alone: - What's wrong? - No! Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's brain: - He's a walking bomb: - [Loud Explosion.]
Kill him: : : Now: [Man Narrating.]
The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes: In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William "Buck'"Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life-support systems: : : And returns Buck Rogers to Earth: : : [Chattering.]
[Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
Good morning and welcome to the 2492 Interplanetary Olympic Games: We're here on the lovely planet Mykos in the Hypernia system, and with me is Antonious Daven, better known as Mr: 28: A man who is always going someplace in a hurry in a fast hovercraft and with some pretty fast company: And on my fast feet: [Chuckles.]
And I might add too, the fastest in the galaxy: What is your strategy for the games, Antonious? Who needs strategy? We're just gonna do what we always do, run fast: [Chuckles.]
Sounds good to me: We're talking with Matt Brine, gold medal winner in the Hey: Wait a minute, man: This is my interview: I'm the star here: The gold medal winner in the horizontal How are you doing? Well, what a surprise: We've just been joined by a man known throughout the galaxy That's the universe: A man who won three medals in last year's Olympiad: Two golds and a silver: Holl Headedson from Simpian: Remember, that's two golds and a silver: I'm the favorite: And that's nothing compared to what I'm going to do this time: Are we still shooting? [Applause.]
And here we have a sonic boxer: Are you kidding? They're big: A runner then? Tumbler? A gymnast of some kind? Well, what is your event? The gravity pull: A weight lifter: But why are you jumping rope? Why not? It's easier than pulling weights: They're heavy: [Short Chuckle.]
Makes sense: [Man On P: A:.]
Practice sessions for the 2492 Olympic Games have concluded: All athletes are to report to their sleeping chambers: [High-pitched Tone.]
Jorex? Lara, it's been so long: Oh, Jorex: I was so afraid that I was never going to see you again: We've heard about such terrible things happening on Loziria: And I thought [Crying.]
No: They won't hurt me: Not yet, anyway: The Satrap needs my gold medal in the games: And after the games? After the games, we'll be gone: : : To a place where no one will ever find us: [Quietly.]
Oh, Jorex: How? I don't know: But there must be a way: Now, we can't meet here again: My quarters? Tomorrow, after morning practice: Lara, we will escape: Believe me: I do: I love you: I love you too: The symbol of the Olympic Games in my century: I've been asked to present it to the Olympic Committee on Mykos before the games begin: That's really quite an honor, Buck: The Olympiad has been a noble concept for thousands of years: It should really be quite exciting: It'll make a great vacation, especially since you love sports: [Chirping.]
All ready to go, Buck: All right: I think it oughta be a lot of fun: Why don't you come along, Wilma? I'd love to, but I've got a Centaurans meeting on Wednesday, a Security Council dance Thursday night and a Directorate caucus on Friday: - Well, don't say I didn't ask: - [Laughs.]
With your presentation and Dr: Theopolis representing the Directorate, we'll probably be glued to the holovision: Of course, and it'll be just like being there: : : Maybe better: Well, there's nothing better than being at the Olympics, except maybe the opening of the World Series: [Both Laugh Halfheartedly.]
Hmm: Well, let's hit the road, Twiki: Take good care of the place while I'm gone, will ya? Have fun, Buck: [Chirping.]
There it is: Jorex, you should go: If they find that you're missing I don't care: I'm tired of taking orders from Alaric and the rest of those idiots: - How dare you: - You are forbidden to enter these quarters: - You've been warned: - You are forbidden to enter these quarters: Lara, don't: And if you don't It won't do any good: I'm ready to go: You'll forgive the interruption: [Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
Please check in with the starter: [Audience Cheering.]
[Man On P: A:.]
Has just set a new galactic record in the 40-kilometer steeple chase: : : With a time of two hours, 21 minutes: [Continues, Indistinct.]
The Olympics have sure changed since my time, Twiki: Used to be thousands of people jammed the stadium: Now this: [People Cheering.]
[Chirping.]
Well, it sounds like a crowd: [Theo.]
Those responder units broadcast millions of voices: : : From hundreds of planets all over the galaxy: [Buck.]
Yeah: It's still not the same: [Theo.]
That's Jorex Leet from Loziria: He's the vertical leap gold medal champion from the last Olympics: I've seen some high-jumping in my time, but that's something else: Let's take a closer look: Hiya: [Clears Throat.]
My name's Buck Rogers: I've been watching you jump: You guys really get up there, don't ya? In my day, a jump of eight, eight and a half feet was considered pretty good: You guys must go over 20 feet: Members of the Lozirian team are not allowed to speak to outworlders: - [Man On P: A:.]
The Itheria gymnasts - What's the matter? - [Continues, Indistinct.]
- What is it? - Leave me alone: - Well, what's wrong? Maybe Go! Now: [Breathing Heavily.]
Go:! The one talking toJorex Leet, who is he? He is Captain Buck Rogers, a Terran: I want to know exactly what he's doing here and why he is talking to him: Yes, sir: We cannot be too careful: The Satrap himself contacted me this morning: His orders were very, very clear: I am to ensure the victory ofJorex Leet, no matter what the cost: Nothing and no one is going to stop me: Hello: I'm Lara Tizian: The astrosled champion: Well, it's a real pleasure: My name is - Captain Buck Rogers of New Chicago: - That's right: How did you know? I saw you presenting the flag to the Olympic Committee today: It was a very moving gesture: Thank you: So now what? Just enjoying the sights: May I suggest you enjoy them with me, Captain Rogers? I was just about to test-drive my astrosled through the course: - The view is wonderful: - Sounds great: Stay out of trouble, Twiki: [Chirping.]
Okay, Buck: This way: [Chirps.]
Can't see the forest for the knees around here: Why don't you watch where you're going, short stuff? Why don't you pick on somebody your own size? Because there's no one around here my own size: But you might be: Yeah, I plan to tomorrow night: Tomorrow night, you're going to be kissing canvas, friend: [Chirps.]
Uh, don't let me come between you guys: So, let's go right over here: She's a beauty, isn't she? I'm very proud of her: Careful: Go this way: Come right around the front: You're going to watch your step: Step on the power lifter: And, uh, after you: Sure: You can just give me a hand in: Sure: There: [Lock Hisses.]
Ready? Ready as I'll ever be: [Engine Powers Up.]
This reminds me of the bobsled event back in my time: Bobsled? Yeah: It was basically the same principal as astrosledding, just instead of sliding through ice curves, you slide through force fields: Force fields, Captain Rogers, which you can't see: You have to feel your way through them: [Sighs.]
And if you run into one straight on, it can very messy: Oh, I can imagine: As a matter of fact, Captain Rogers, why don't you try it yourself? Go ahead: The next three are yours: Take over: Wait a minute: I don't have a license to drive one of these things: [Lara.]
Easy: Easy, easy: Just feel your way through it: Oh, yeah: That was a tricky one there: Coming up is where you'll get your speed: Uh-huh: Mmm: Has some surprises in this thing, doesn't it? Absolutely: Very well done, Captain Rogers: You know, I think we might make an astrosledder out of you yet: You mean that's it? I was just getting the hang of it: Well, we're through with the course, but I thought we might pull into orbit and take in the view of Mykos: All right? Sounds fine to me: I'll drive: Our agent informs us that Captain Rogers is here by invitation of the Olympic Committee: An honored guest, it seems: That's very interesting: That makes it necessary to examine the motives of this Tizian woman more closely: Shejust took Captain Rogers up in her astrosled: Have a vid-sensor concealed in her room immediately: You know, this really isn't like me: Oh? Being so forward: I hope it doesn't embarrass you: No, not at all: The view's beautiful: The company's charming: Buck: May I call you that? Certainly: [Sighs.]
Buck, you are a very attractive man: Well, thank you: You're a very beautiful woman: You have a very kind face: It's very sensitive: And I may be wrong, but I trusted you from the moment I first saw you in the stadium: I knew that you were someone that I could talk to: : : And be comfortable with: I'm glad you feel that way: [Shaky Breath.]
Are you all right? Yes: It's just so very nice to be here with you: It feels very safe: Lara, why did you bring me up here? Because I need to talk to somebody: What is it? What's wrong? Oh, Buck, you've got to help me: Please, help me: [Sobbing.]
Jorex and I first met at the Olympiad on Ramu: Then we fell in love: Please: But, afterwards, they forced him to return to Loziria: So, now the only time we see each other is at the different intergalactic games: Buck, we still love each other very much, and we want to be together: But an Alpha likeJorex is not allowed to marry an alien: : : Like me: And now they're starting to useJorex as a symbol in their political struggles: If he doesn't perform for them, the Satrap will have him executed: Why doesn't he try to escape? He's bound to have many chances: - They have him watched constantly: That and the disharmonizer: - The what? Every Lozirian Alpha is implanted with a microscopic molecular disharmonizer in their brain: And Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's: - The headaches: - Yes: Whenever Alaric thinks thatJorex needs a reminder of who his master is, he hurts him: Buck, Jorex and I want to defect: : : - To Earth: - There is a plan: [Buck.]
It could be very dangerous: [Lara.]
But there have been other defections that have succeeded: Then Jorex can do it too, with your help: But he's going to try, Buck, even without it: All right: I'll see what I can do: First priority is to get this cleared through the Directorate: Then we've got to figure out a way to get both you and Jorex out ofhere: Buck: Thank you: Jorex Leet wouldn't dare try to escape: But with Rogers's help, you heard what he said: Forget what he said: Lara Tizian's life is our guarantee that Leet will do precisely what I tell him to: Now, bring her to me: Buck, the Lozirian Satrap will stop at nothing to maintain his supremacy: Jorex's defection, it won't be an easy matter: Yes, but can you offer him asylum on Earth? We're always open to political refugees: You'll have our full support: Great: That's all I needed to know: Rogers out: Do you remember that Lozirian expatriate we took in last year? Zogan, the athlete: Yes: I'm going to get him in here: He might have some information that could help Buck: [Whirring.]
Careful: They'll never escape: The odds are too great: - You did: - Yes: But you've got to understand that Jorex is virtually a political prisoner: The Satrap will do anything to keep from losing his control over him: Even kill him: Zogan, whatever our opinions, Jorex and Lara Tizian are going to try to defect, and we want to help them: Now, can you think of anything helpful, uh, a weakness anywhere? [Exhales.]
Lozirians are careful: Methodical: They have to be: The penalties for making a mistake are too severe: Probably Alaric's sole weakness is an area that doesn't even matter: - And what's that? - He's known to have a crippling weakness for women of all persuasions: He uses exos to win them and keep them under his spell: What is exos? It's a powerful Lozirian chemosteroid: Our athletes have used it for centuries to help build physical development: Coincidentally, it's been known to have a rather persuasive effect on females: Well, how can that help us? I'm not sure: But since Alaric controls Jorex's disharmonizer, it's absolutely essential to get to him if any escape plan's gonna work: Getting Jorex out alive isn't going to be easy, Doctor: No, it doesn't appear so: I wanna go to Mykos: I wanna be there in case Buck needs any help: Well, you certainly have my permission: Prepare to leave immediately: [Man On P: A:.]
And a new course record of The Directorate has offered to giveJorex any help they can, including asylum on Earth: - Buck, that's wonderful: - Have you had a chance to speak to him about all this? I haven't been able to get near him since yesterday: The Tizian woman's surprise is ready? Oh, yes, sir: Fine: Now we must create an interesting diversion for Captain Buck Rogers: A boxing lesson: Mm-hmm: We need to find out exactly what his schedule is: That's not going to be easy with Alaric watching him all the time: We'll come up with something: [No Audible Dialogue.]
- When's your race? - My race: Right after the vertical distance leap: Hmm: All we have to do is find a way to getJorex to your sled: If the timing is right, I can rendezvous with the two of you on the other side of the force field course: Now get something straight, Rogers: You don't talk to me, you don't talk to her either: You understand? Jorex, please: - You're making a mistake: - There's no mistake about what's going on here: I can see it clear across the stadium: Get your hands off of me! Keep clear, Jorex: We're going to give Buck Rogers a sonic boxing lesson: I'll give my own lessons: Please, gentlemen: Don't fight over me: I can't stand violence: - Hate to see a man outnumbered: - That makes two of us: [Chirping.]
Three of us: Now, I think we should talk: I couldn't agree with you more: Get the woman as quickly as possible: Yes, sir: Colonel Deering: I told you the Satrap was desperate to keepJorex under his control: - I didn't realize how desperate he was: - What do you mean? I've learned that they're prepared to kill him rather than see him escape: Alaric has made a special modification in Jorex's disharmonizer: He now has the capability of destroying the subcellular atomic bonds in Jorex's brain: He can reduceJorex and anyone within a half-kilometer radius to space dust: In other words, Dr: Huer, Jorex has become a living bomb: [Door Beeps.]
Well, hello: [Whirring.]
I'm afraid I didn't order anything: Please accept this gift from an admirer: Oh: What a lovely fragrance: - Is it from Jorex? - It is not from Jorex: Excuse me: [Chirping.]
Road hog: She's not answering: That's strange: It certainly is: Ms: Tizian knew we were coming over to discuss Jorex's defection: Something's wrong: Twiki, do your stuff: [Beeping.]
Very good, Twiki: [Chirping.]
Yecch! The odor is zemdon, a powerful anesthetic used exclusively on Loziria: Alaric's found out about the defection: He's got Lara: Come on, Twiki: It's done, Deputy Minister: Thank you: Wilma, what are you doing here? Hi, Buck: Dr: Huer and I spoke with Eric Zogan, the Lozirian defector that's living on Earth: He told us thatJorex has a brain implant: Yeah: The molecular disharmonizer: Most of the Lozirians have them: Yes, but his has been modified to blow him and everyone around him to pieces: He's a walking bomb: When it rains, it pours: [Sighs.]
Alaric has kidnapped Lara Tizian: Now this: Jorex knows Alaric: Maybe he can come up with some kind of a clue as to where he's hiding her: It's a good idea: It's worth a try: [Chirping.]
What about the bomb? We have to deactivate that detonator without Alaric knowing: If we could deactivate it or just take it, what difference does it make if he knows that we've done it? A very big difference: If he finds out we've deactivated it or taken it, he'll surround Jorex with a hundred people we'll never get him out of here: Well, if you can tell me how to find Alaric, I think I've got an idea on how to get the detonator: Well, he carries it on his body: How are you going to get that close? Well, Dr: Huer and I had a very interesting discussion with Zogan about Alaric: This is what we came up with: Who are you? What are you doing here? Well, everybody's been talking about the Lozirian exos, and well, I just thought that l You're Caruthian: You've been enlisted to entertain at the Olympiad, correct? Uh-huh: You've heard of the infamous Lozirian exos? Please, don't turn me in to the authorities: Perhaps we could make, uh, some other kind of arrangements? Perhaps: [Sighs.]
You will remember nothing but that you had the time of your life: Buck, we've got to find her: Alaric knows we've discovered Lara's missing: He's going to be watching every move you make: If you make one wrong move I'm going to try to find her, but I'm going to need your help: Well, of course: Where does Alaric go on Mykos? You know, bars, restaurants, spas? No: He has an apartment in the recreation complex: The Omega Suite: It's on the second level: Nobody there asks any questions: Then that's where I'm gonna go look for her: Jorex, I understand how you feel: But, please, don't try to help Lara now: Understand? Yeah: [Theo.]
I advise extreme caution, Twiki: - What do your scans indicate, Theo? - A relatively simple transmitting device: : : That utilizes low-frequency zeta waves: The speed of these waves is approximately five times the speed of sound, or about 1,660 meters per second: [Chirping.]
Something's giving: [High-pitched Tone.]
- What is it? - The detonator is equipped with a safeguard system: : : Designed to destroy the detonator and Jorex if it is tampered with: The sound is a first-stage warning: Then we can't deactivate it? I'm afraid that is impossible: Then I've got to take it back toJorex before he wakes up: - He can't know that it's gone: - [Chirping.]
Stuck again: [Theo.]
Colonel Deering, we may have failed to neutralize the detonator, but my sensors indicate a useful solution for later on: - What is that? - The zeta waves are incapable: : : Of penetrating the stargate configuration: Since they travel at relatively slow speeds, ifJorex could get through the stargate Before Alaric realizes that he's missing and activates the detonator, - the pulse would never reach him: - Precisely, Colonel: Well, I'll be taking the detonator back: I shouldn't be gone longer than half an hour: [Man On P: A:.]
In the sonic boxing pit, moving into the second round, eliminations are Hollin Roberts from Reza 2 and Lex Bodin from Centaur 5: Lara: Buck, how'd you find me? Never mind that: I've got to get you out of here: [Beeps, Whirs.]
Come on: We haven't much time: Thank you for coming, Captain Rogers: We were planning on you joining our party: I've even brought you some more presents: You see this? It's an authentic Lozirian ice cloud: As heat rises, so cold descends: This entire room, including both of you, will be the temperature of deep space in a matter of minutes: Enjoy it: It's a once-in-a lifetime experience: I've heard of people being put on ice before, but this is ridiculous: Buck, I'm so cold: Yeah, the temperature must be below freezing in here already: [Shivering.]
What are you looking for? A mirror: Let me have your necklace: [Whimpers.]
[Shivering.]
Buck, it's getting colder: - Almost got it: - Buck, what are you doing? A little trick shooting: Two ball, one rail: Side pocket: [Lara Gasps.]
[Door Beeps.]
- What are you doing here? - Well, the minister called me to his room: Oh, another one: Go: He's not as pleasant when he awakens: I was counting on neutralizing that detonator: It was essential: We're right back where we started again: There might be a chance: There'll be about 10 minutes between the end ofJorex's competition and the awards presentation: We can use that time: : : And the information Theo gave us concerning the detonator: It just might work: Lara, you're going to have to get to your astrosled and be ready to roll: - But don't let Alaric or Karl see you: - Right: Twiki, tellJorex to go directly to the astrosled: : : As soon as he finishes his competition, not before: [Chirping.]
Gotcha, Buck: Lara, Jorex will be in the astrosled with you: I'll pick you up at the halfway point just beyond the force field course: We'll race for the stargate in the starfighter: You want me to get the detonator back, don't you? Yeah: Only this time it doesn't matter if Alaric finds out: - Is everyone clear on their assignments? - I'm wondering if I might be of some assistance: What do you have in mind, Theo? My internal receivers allow me to monitor the zeta wave pulses from the detonator: The moment Alaric activates it, I will be aware of it: All right, Theo: I only hope it doesn't become necessary: Let's get crackin': Good luck, Wilma: [Door Slides Closed.]
- Oh, thank God you're there: - Indeed I am: To what do I owe the pleasure of this call? Well, um, I was in the rec compound this afternoon: : : After leaving your quarters, and I overheard something that I think you should know about: - Tell me what you heard: - Oh, no: Not over the vid-phone: It has something to do with the plot against you, Deputy: Um, shouldn't I come to your quarters? - No: Where are you now? - Compound Seven-A, Unit 4: Wait for me: I'll be there in 30 minutes: [Man On P: A:.]
The gymnasts from Remas 1 are about to begin their floor exercises: [No Audible Dialogue.]
[Man On P: A:.]
The 15-kilometer run is about to begin: I'm going to the stadium floor to watch Jorex's competition: You go to the woman, stay with her until I arrive: It's imperative that I talk to her: [Door Beeps.]
[Chirping.]
All set with Jorex, Buck: [Crowd Cheering.]
[Cheering Intensifies.]
[Man On P: A:.]
NowJorex Leet from Loziria: The winner, Jorex Leet: The vertical leap intergalactic champion: Well done: Report to my quarters immediately following the ceremony: We have things to discuss: [Man On P: A:, Indistinct.]
[Door Buzzes.]
[Clears Throat, Exhales.]
Well, hello, my dear: Where's the deputy? He'll be here shortly: But where did he go? It's very important that I find him: Where he went is no concern of yours: Sit: What's your hurry? Well, I have other appointments: They can wait: Perhaps you can tell me what you're doing in Captain Rogers's quarters? Oh: Just passing the time: Hmm: Good: Perhaps we can do the same: Perhaps: [Man On P: A:.]
Now preparing for launching in astrosled chute "B, '" the reigning intergalactic champion, Lara Tizian: Lara's going to be taking off in a few seconds: Where's Wilma with that detonator? [Man On P: A:.]
Lara Tizian has launched her astrosled and is approaching the first force field: Buck, I couldn't get the detonator: We've gotta stop Lara and Jorex: That's impossible: They've already taken off: But Alaric's gonna discover what happened any minute: Well, we'll just have to get to them before the pulse does: Buck, you can't fly the starfighter through the force fields: It's too big: If it hits one of them Look, I've already been through the course once with Lara: - That was with the astrosled: - Wilma, we don't have many alternatives: [Exhales.]
Whoa: Where do you think you're going? - Well, you need a copilot to chart the course: - And someone to monitor the detonator pulse: [Chirping.]
And I'm not staying alone: Congratulations, Deputy Minister: All Loziria is rejoicing with Jorex's victory: Thank you, my Satrap: They'll be making the awards soon and then [Man On P: A:.]
In an unusual development, Jorex Leet of Loziria, the winner of the gold medal in the vertical leap competition, has not appeared to receive his medal: Officials are searching the stadium in an attempt to find him: What is the meaning of this, Alaric? Where is Leet? He is in the stadium, my Satrap: He's probably refreshing himself before accepting the medal: It is your responsibility to ensure his presence: Our people must see him receiving the medal: Find him: [Man On P: A:.]
In another unusual development, our remote monitors have determined: : : That the astrosled piloted by Lara Tizian is carrying a second passenger: Tizian? The identity of this person: : : Has not yet been determined: Deputy Minister, I trust you're clearing up this unfortunate misunderstanding: - Yes, my Satrap: Of course: - Where is Jorex Leet? Satrap, I can assure you Deputy Minister, Jorex Leet has escaped on the Tizian astrosled: Jorex Leet has escaped: Then kill him: : : Now: It is done, my Satrap: Why do not my sensors register an explosion? The zeta waves from the detonator will reach him shortly: Just a few seconds: [High-pitched Tone.]
Captain Rogers, I have a reading: The disharmonizer has been activated: My calculations indicate we have approximately: : : to reach the astrosled: Entering curve 33-G: Seventy-seven degrees right, [Man On P: A:.]
A starfighter has entered the astroslalom course: : : And seems to be racing in pursuit of the Tizian sled: There: [Wilma.]
We don't have time to transfer them: The astrosled doesn't have stargate capability: We'll have to try to catch up with them on the straightaway, then tractor them to the stargate: - [Theo.]
- [Chirping.]
Time sure flies: Watch out, Buck: The tangent on that curve is nearly 80 degrees: If they succeed in saving Jorex Leet in front of the entire galaxy - We're almost close enough: Hit the tractor beam: - 5:9 seconds: [Chirping.]
Give me a break: - [Twiki.]
That was close: - What do you mean, close? We had a half-second to spare: Maybe more: You have failed in your mission, Deputy Minister: - [Clicks Off.]
- You know your duty: [Wilma.]
It's beautiful: Yes, we rushed it overjust as soon as it came from Mykos: It's well-deserved too: I mean, I've seen some high jumpers in my time, but you are a high jumper: I am so proud of you: I still can't believe we're here: - We'll never be able to thank you enough: - Thank Buck: He had to see the Olympiad in person: [Chuckles.]
That reminds me, Buck: Someone was looking for you: A man from U: B: C: - You know, the Holovid Network? - What for? Well, um, they saw you on the Olympiad broadcast: : : And thought you would be perfect to cover the Equinox Exercises in New Phoenix: He asked if you'd be interested: [Buck.]
And what did you say? Oh, well, I know what a great athlete you are: Wilma: But I figured one Olympiad in a lifetime is enough sports for anyone: : : Even you: - Good thinking: - [Chuckle.]