Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Season 1 Edit

A food disc?

A man called Kaleel...

A nitrogen breakdown of all the elements we've isolated so far.

A plus three factor would indicate a possible antidote, as he well knows.

A strong voice. It's singing.

A very interesting notion.

About Kaleel. The way he exploits the nomads,

About two hours ago, same as everybody else, except you.

Afraid not for everyone else,

Afraid of dying for the cause, [ Hands Humming ]

Ah, here come the pilots who will serve as your escorts.

Alert. Intercept airborne. Position of alien craft.

All processing and distribution is controlled and monitored by the Food Directorate.

All right, Ryma, I'm asking you for the last time.

All your operations are carried out by people? I didn't know that was possible.

Allow me to bring in my administrator Dr Theopolis.

Along the narrow channel only known to their military.

An expense budgeted into the governor's salary.

An insulting way to begin an alliance based on good faith.

And administer proper treatment intravenously.

And another thing. This disease, or whatever it is,

And basically, a tackle looks something like this.

And consume them with the flames...

And Earth in the 25th century is better than no Earth at all.

And have someone over there call me. More than half of my men are out sick and I wanna know why.

And I understand that you two have already bumped into each other.

And I'd just like to thank you all... [ Grunts ]

And I've gotta get this poison sample to Huer as quickly as possible.

And if they see you leave without me, they're going to...

And in my judgment, your cadet was in grave danger.

And keep up this time!

And kindly reserve your opinion. Shall we get down to cases?

And NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes.

And notjust here. We also found that all the contaminated food discs,

And returns Buck Rogers to Earth...

And seeing as how you hesitate to become a member...

And sells them to us.

And so he left through the window?

And suggest that Regis be returned to Vistula to recuperate there.

And therefore, a waste of my time.

And they've succeeded in setting our efforts back by days, even weeks.

And this is Dr Theopolis. Good morning, Dr Theopolis. Lovely day.

And those dreadful investigators...

And where various other...

And you, any questions he might have.

And you're only seeing the outside.

And your children and your children's children!

Another thing.Julio said that two of Earth's starfighters...

Any defects from the ordeal?

Anything is possible, Captain.

Anything on the distress channel?

Apparently, his assistant was responsible. I gather she's disappeared?

Are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life support systems...

Are those enemies among us.

Are you a real live princess? (Laughs hysterically)

Are you all right?

Are you all right? [ Buck ] Of course not. He's white as a sheet.

Are you sure you feel well enough to join us? I mean, you do look awfully pale.

As I'm sure you are well aware.

As if after three successive appointments to this job,

As long as its leader exists, it is a threat,

At least now we can stop any more contaminated food discs from being distributed.

Back in their starfighters very soon.

Bear in mind you're a captive of a dynasty that conquered three fourths of the universe.

Because of me, you're going to die, Wilma, maybe Rogers too.

Because of me, you're going to die, Wilma, Rogers too.

Because you also asked us to find the source...

Before the night was... [ Radio. Funk ]

Better hurry. I just ran into one ofJulio's guards.

Bidi bidi bidi bidi bidi.

Bidi bidi bidi bidi bidi.

Bidi bidi bidi bidi.

Bidi bidi bidi bidi. Le'chaim!

Boy, they're going to be surprised back at Houston when I come back with this story.

Bringing us back, so we will not have to depend on other planets for food and water.

Buck Rogers sets down in the middle of Red Square.

Buck, I've been given to understand that Colonel Deering is there. Is that correct?

Buck? Are you all right, Buck? Did you hear me?

But a light in the tunnel, Colonel.

But Carl and I have developed a substance...

But for himself!.

But he can mesmerize a group with just his words and his...

But he has made no such attempt. He comes to us a bewildered man.

But I'd appreciate it all the more if next time you'd refrain from interfering...

But I'm sure he'll come up with an antidote that will put our pilots...

But if our captain's a spy, as I believe, they will escort him through the shield,

But it's not going where it's supposed to.

But so far here in New Chicago, 25,000 cases have been reported.

But so far we're as boggled as you are by what's happened.

But there is no way you can tell me that city out there is anything like Chicago.

But this deals directly with the Defense Directorate,

But you're not being asked to risk our few surviving warriors on his subterfuge.

But your computers were unable to diagnose his illness.

But, uh, let me try it again.

By the time it reaches halfway to its zenith, we'll be inside Kaleel's mountain.

By the time they do that, it might be too late.

Bye bye. Boy, what a dream this is.

Can go right through and bring the quarterback down.

Captain Buck Rogers, United States Air Force.

Captain Rogers and Major Danton couldn't possibly be making all that noise.

Captain Rogers, I'll leave you with a word of advice.

Captain, what is your destination?

Captain?

Carl here may creak and squeak and slip a microdisc every now and then,

Carrying Ryma and the woman from Earth's Defense Directorate.

Certainly, Buck. That's why I'm here, to answer your questions.

Colonel Deering, commander of Earth's defences.

Colonel Deering, Major Fields, Major Danton,

Colonel Deering, this is Dr. Mallory. Colonel.

Colonel Deering. Please be quiet.

Colonel Deering. What are the coordinates?

Come in, Houston Control.

Come on now. Eat up! Eat up!

Come on, Buck. Give him a chance.

Comes from Vistula and he's sent these people here as spies.

Coming up on Vistula. We're cleared for landing.

Common for an aircraft that had been in combat.

Consumed by millions of people daily.

Could you step right over here for a second, please?

Declined to join?

Deliberately contaminate the Directorate's food supply...

Delta sector, sir. You don't hear from me very often.

Did you manage to come up with those going away presents for Buck and Wilma?

Did you see where he put the locking mechanism? No.

Did you tell him he worked at the food plant?

Do not harm him!

Do you really wanna know, Major Danton?

Do you recognise these markings?

Do you think I'm going to talk to a box for 16 hours?

Does that mean we actually have to put a ball on our foot?

Doesn't sound like the kind of man who would have followers.

Don't do that. I really love that.

Don't either one of you raise even a hair.

Don't forget, drinks, 1900 hours, my place.

Don't give up yet.

Don't make me open my mouth just yet, Wilma.

Dr Theopolis is a member of our computer council.

Dr. Huer survived the attempt on his life.

Dr. Huer will be able to relay more information to you.

Dr. Huer, you asked Carl and me to accomplish two things...

Echoes from the attack on our freighters. Those signals will bounce around all week.

Enter.

Even that boorish Captain Rogers, where have they gone?

Even uncivilized nomads have certain rights. You can't just...

Every moment...

Except for those boring systems analysts,

Exchanging glances Wondering in the night

Finding fault with his testimony is a waste of your time.

For a man whose expertise is five centuries old, you seem quite opinionated.

For they've been hardest hit of all. You think it's happening purposely?

Fortunately for him, we're quite advanced in cryogenics.

From someone that you knew was in my command.

From what I understand about Kaleel, he's some kind of a slave trader.

From who, you?

Frozen by elements so instantaneous and perfect that he is fully preserved and living.

Get down!

Give him something for his discomfort.

Gladly, sir. It's about time you took a break.

Good faith is for bureaucrats and what gets you a city with a lid on it.

Good heavens! What was that?

Good morning, you two. [ Both ] Good morning, Doctor.

Good.

Good. That's better than a graduation gift. Thank you, Twiki.

Good. The Directorate, however,

Governor Saroyan is a fool.

Governor, it is all right

Great, let's have it.

Guys.

Hang on.

Has cropped up in other cities on Earth, but here in New Chicago it's much, much worse.

Have been entirely turned over to them and they've saved the Earth from doom.

He could discredit the treaty with Draconia.

He does help us out on occasion.

He might not.

He never came. Kaleel had him murdered.

He periodically gathers a group of them together...

He says you sell us and keep the money.

He siphons off their love and their energy.

He speaks against you in the dead of night.

He was frozen by a combination of gases.

He was going to meet me that night to tell me more.

He was up all night putting these together, and his circuitry is a bit frayed.

He'll be feeling much better by the time he reaches Vistula.

He's afraid of the future,

He's alive.

He's gonna be pretty upset when he comes to. All right, okay.

He's heading directly for the defence shield. Get me Intercept.

He's more than just a slave trader. He's a sorcerer.

He's only one man. What can he do to endanger us?

Help. Help me. I can't concentrate.

Hey, all right? Nice seeing you...

Hey, babe, this is quite a setup.

Hey, Buck. Did you two have a nice, uh, chat?

Hey, wait a minute.

His father is Tabor Saroyan, the governor of Vistula.

His instrumentation was stopped. Frozen solid in the year 1987.

Hmm? I've tried to tell you for years.

How 'bout you?

How can a contaminant get into our food?

How come you haven't fallen under his spell? Some of us have escaped his will.

How do you do, Captain Rogers?

How he makes them hate the very sound of your name.

How is it possible?

How long have you known him?

How was that, huh?

How you handle security is your prerogative. Come on, Tigerman.

How you hate to admit knowing no more than I do. I do not.

Huer. I was just about to contact you.

I accept your apology, Captain.

I am fully aware of your father's stated purpose, to guarantee trade with Earth.

I am in danger. Assistance!

I beg your pardon, Colonel, but, uh, he's no captain.

I believe I've suggested something similar to you in the past, Father.

I believe you believe he's a wonderful man,

I can't answer that yet.

I can't concentrate. You see, what the Computer Council...

I can't keep up. Help, somebody.

I can't remember enjoying myself so much in years. Can you?

I can't.

I could call Governor Saroyan...

I couldn't concentrate. I... I just couldn't keep up.

I don't know what you mean by that, but how'd you like to repeat that in the flight hangar?

I don't know what's wrong.

I don't know what's wrong. [ Beeping ]

I don't know, Buck. It might well be that he's unaware of what's happened.

I don't understand, Dr. Huer. Why would the governor of Vistula...

I don't understand. Where have all our guests gone?

I expect more from statehouse servants than from common field laborers.

I find you also somewhat less than memorable, Dr. Huer.

I gave the okay to interfere.

I have a better explanation. He's a clever plant from the Federal Directorate of Earth.

I have no objections.

I have target in visual sight.

I hear she is appointed to the position every seven years.

I heard what you said about the processing plant. It ties in with why we were sent here.

I intend to.

I just have the strangest feeling I'm going to see Captain Rogers again.

I just spoke with Governor Saroyan, and he's expecting you.

I know of one!

I lost everything that was important to me.

I mean, once you get to know him, he's really not that bad.

I mean, we're not...

I mean, you can imagine how quickly one tires of soy products.

I see.

I suppose I should notify him personally.

I tell you... we never bargained for a lecture...

I think he's still out there.

I think our pilots...

I think Princess Ardala's fighters fired on me before they towed me aboard her ship.

I think we've given our captain too much medication.

I wanted to thank you for what you did tonight at the banquet.

I was gonna slip up. [ Groans ]

I was hoping Buck would agree to head up one of your combat technique sessions.

I was responding to a distress signal.

I was supposed to be yours for tonight.

I wasn't in combat. Did your ships fire on me?

I would like the opportunity to spend time with him.

I'd go up there armed to the teeth, otherwise you'll be sitting ducks.

I'd like to see my ship. Is that possible?

I'd love to.

I'll be darned. The poison's in the packaging.

I'll check the door. Okay.

I'll make allowances.

I'll never find the antidote now, not without Carl.

I'm afraid I couldn't keep anything else down right now.

I'm afraid I don't feel very well, sir.

I'm afraid our friend has been a little too long in the trenches.

I'm all right, sir. The damage is minimal.

I'm in danger! Assistance! Assistance! Danger.

I'm introducing a pale hint of mauve into the sunset.

I'm not letting you leave, you know,

I'm not letting you leave, you know.

I'm picking up several Directorate starfighters dead ahead.

I'm sure it's a part of Kaleel's great plan. What plan?

I'm sure Kaleel will answer any questions you might have.

I'm sure you're picking up pirate chatter. Nothing to be alarmed about.

I've got a great idea. Why don't we all go down there together?

I've got a reputation to uphold too, you know.

I've had a great time with you guys. You know, I'm going to miss you.

I've had enough sleep to last me a lifetime.

If I hadn't meant it, I wouldn't have said it.

If I were you, I'd check on whoever is programming that thing.

If looks could kill, rigor mortis would be setting in.

If preliminary data holds up, it appears you have returned to Earth 504 years later.

If you call that interfering, there's something wrong with your Funk & Wagnalls.

If you deviate from my orders, you will be burned into vapours. Do you understand?

If you get him while he's still carrying the ball, your strategy works.

If you'll excuse me.

If you're referring to Dr. Huer,

If your heart is good and true, you shall live.

In a Directorate training mission. What?

In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William "Buck'"Rogers,

In addition, he's responsible for all our environmental controls within the Inner City.

In any combat situation,

In football, the quarterback is the brains of the operation.

In most cases. Terrific.

In my day, we used the strategy of a popular sport called football...

In some places. Ruins and scorched earth everywhere else.

In the Epsilon Ludi system.

Inner what? Look, lady...

Intercept Squadron on the line, please.

Is a moment lost for you...

Is no different from any other organization of people.

Is that where Rogers is, at the processing plant?

Is trying to keep secret is its effect on our defense squadrons.

It appears he sustained a hit on his starboard side.

It certainly isn't. It used to take us days just to get to the moon.

It is a very satisfactory arrangement.

It is we on the council who do the programming for the entire city.

It isn't everyday that I have a full meal brought in here from...

It isn't often that I have visitors from my home world,

It will send back the equivalent of a guide map.

It's a sick suit. It'll monitor his vital signs...

It's canceled out. Any more ideas?

It's fascinating. [ All Laughing ]

It's going very slowly. Must be on some kind of shuttle. Let's go.

It's his nerves controlling his voluntary muscles and motor coordination.

It's not safe to try a subspace communication between here and Earth.

It's slavery.

It's this sensitivity that separates them from mere machines.

It's truly going to be lovely.

It's where much of the vegetable protein incorporated into our food is grown...

It's your dime. Shoot.

Just how serious is his condition?

Just so he remains totally ignorant of what's happening right under his nose.

Kaleel feeds off the adulation of a crowd.

Kaleel will make her talk.

Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel! Kaleel!

Kane, you have one more minute.

Keep it down. Come in here.

Last week, he told me he'd discovered something terrible about the processing plant he worked in.

Leader to Scout 3. Indicate the level of damage sustained.

Left the statehouse spaceport 15 minutes ago.

Leila, help me. Leila, for God sakes, help me!

Leila, no. My husband.

Let me show you how you should have done it.

Letting Buck know he has a friend in need.

Like fire,

Look, are we talking brain surgery or are we talking combat?

Look, doc, I've been through a lot.

Look, I was a little out of it yesterday. I'd like to apologise.

Look, if what Wilma tells me is true, we're in a lot of trouble.

Lying beside me, he says you are the one that makes us work for the governor.

Major Duke Danton, Captain Buck Rogers.

Major Fields can do it. I'll see you in a few minutes.

Major Fields, Captain Rogers.

Major, don't try using your radio until you're well beyond the stargate.

Major.

Manufactured for Directorate housing were contaminated.

Maybe I shouldn't have asked you to teach me judo...

Maybe it's a reflection on your training techniques.

Means we'll be home in 26 minutes. That's correct.

Mm.

Mother, father, brother, sisters, a woman I cared for.

My apologies, Captain Rogers. There is absolutely no excuse for such clumsiness.

My cadets are my responsibility!

My name's Dr Huer and I'm very pleased to meet you.

My P.C. gauges say we're putting out more than enough energy.

My physicians tell me that he received excellent care on Earth.

My scanners monitor the low frequency direct communication band.

My singing was that bad?

My touch is the touch of truth,

Nighttime is for sleeping.

No harm has been done. That's exactly what I'm talking about.

No longer shall you live in a sea of stone...

No longer shall you work...

No matter where they were processed or distributed, have one thing in common...

No one is to leave the hall. They're gonna get another talk in half an hour.

No, don't bother. We'll take her back to the mountain.

No, I can't, Governor. Does everybody have enough wine?

No, I feel great. (Continues chuckling)

No, it isn't. There's nothing like Chicago left on Earth.

No, not anymore.

No, of course not. It's my people I'm worried about...

No, thank you, Ryma. Just water, if you please.

No! No!

None of this food is from here?

Nor anyone.

Not a one.

Not if I wake up.

Not many, but a few. My brother was one.

Not only possible, but extremely practical.

Not so deep as an amethyst, but the more subtle burn texture of cinnamon.

Not too crazy about his foreman either.

Not until you've had three days of absolutely royal treatment.

Not without Carl.

Not yet, but we shall.

Nothing of any consequence can grow there.

Now I have a job to do. And I've always tried to do the best I could.

Now I've learned enough.

Now pull yourself together and take evasive action while we circle back for you.

Now, look, doc...

Now, look, I've been waiting 24 hours to find out where I am,

Now, when I use the term "sack," what I mean is "tackle."

Now, why would a big, brave hotshot like yourself do something like that?

Obviously, they don't want us to find an antidote to the poison.

Of course I'm pleased.

Of course not.

Of the biochemical agent that's poisoning Earth's citizens.

Of your righteous anger.

Oh, Buck. I'm sorry. No offense,

Oh, come on. No, it's true.

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, hello. Official business. Food Directorate. Excuse me!

Oh, hi, guys.

Oh, I see.

Oh, I'm sorry. Excuse me. No problem.

Oh, Julio, this is such a festive occasion.

Oh, no. I have all my food brought in. All of it.

Oh, no. We were just giving a demonstration.

Oh, some of them are a trifle difficult right after their purchase, but I...

Oh, there is one other thing.

Oh, well, I'll leave by the window. You stay here.

Oh, Wilma?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Oh, yes. Regis?

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. [ Chuckling ]

Oh. They are uncivilized nomads.

Okay, I punched in our destination and it's been relayed to the computer at the stargate.

On ancient sports.

On its way to Earth?

One of the King's star fortresses on its way to Earth on a peace mission.

One of their own people...

One of them appears to be in combat. We're coming up on a dogfight, all right.

One way of doing this is by red dogging.

One... find an antidote. You've developed one.

Oops. Wilma's on the move.

Operational control, this is supervisor 14 on the floor. Feed me the Delta sector.

Originally programmed into your ship.

Others? Yes.

Our temperamental friend here is about to begin...

Out of fear and jealousy.

Oxygen, cryogen, ozone, methalon. Almost a perfect balance.

Particularly one they bothered to fire on.

Perhaps the fields are more to your liking?

Placed in our path by their military.

Plain and simple, cold blooded murder.

Please restrict your answers to yes and no. You are in grave danger.

Please.Just come down to the hospital research lab.

Practically a foreign language. Could it be some kind of joke?

Prepare for stargate entry. Entering stargate.

Probably some kind of anti pain drug.

Punching a hole through their offensive line...

Put down your backgammon boards. Lucky Buck is back.

Radiation?

Recon 1, I appreciate your concern,

Regis has tried for years to help the nomads.

Retard the shield 100 miles until we verify the craft.

Run along, Twiki, and get Captain Rogers his drink.

Ryma?

Ryma?

Saroyan. Regis Saroyan.

Saroyan's son has arrived.

Saving Earth is not a waste of time despite having to endure the captain's company.

Scout 3 to Leader. I'm under attack by pirates. Request assistance.

Scout 3, how badly are you hurt?

See the difference?

See, class? That's what I mean by "sacking the quarterback. '"

Shall we? After you.

She says Earth's Defense Directorate stands little chance of curing its ailing pilots...

She's beautiful. Yeah.

She's some kind of woman, isn't she?

She's some kind of woman, isn't she?

Should the contamination you're looking for start to enter your systems.

Should they stray too near the fire,

Since flight school.

Sir... super?

Sit down, Captain. Let's both try to be as pleasant as possible.

Slavery?

So I'll see you again in approximately 16 hours.

So that your top defensive back...

So we're dependent on trade with other planets.

So what is Vistula?

So, you must ready yourselves, my friends!

Some people are just slow learners.

Some things never change.

Somebody come! Please!

Somebody is using a power leech on us!

Somebody.

Somebody's using a power leech on us!

Someone I knew... a long, long time ago.

Something about a United States.

Something's happened to her? I'm afraid so. She's activated her R.D.F. unit.

Somewhere else in time and space.

Soon...

Sorcerer, mutant, call him what you will,

Space travel isn't what it used to be, is it?

Stargate 4 coming up in 30 seconds.

Stella indicated he's about to be taken care of.

Stella, what are you doing? Stella?

Strangers in the night

Take her to the shuttle port. A transport is scheduled to leave for the mountain at dawn.

Take this man to the Directorate clinic.

Target is moving unusually slow and erratic for any conventional spacecraft.

Taybor Saroyan is the current governor.

Tell Kaleel I have some good news.

Tell me about the Holocaust.

Tell me something I don't know.

Terrific, but what is happening? If I'm dead, I obviously didn't make it to heaven.

Test it? We know that anyone entering Earth without a clearance is incinerated.

Thank you. I did my best.

That didn't seem to matter much to the pirates, did it?

That is an order.

That much I know. Tell me what I don't know.

That the Food Directorate periodically dispatches...

That was the least of it.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

That will detect the poison.

That would account for his spacecraft, his clothes.

That's a good fellow.

That's a very amusing term, Rogers.

That's all for today. Cadets, report to the hangar at 0800.

That's clipping. It's illegal.

That's easy for you to say.

That's fine. Right there. That's fine.

The Computer Council has ordered that a definitive statement to the general public not be made just yet.

The Draconians promise to keep our supply lines open in return for landing privileges.

The entire planet is devoted to growing vegetable protein.

The fool has been so helpful to us, he deserves to have a good time.

The governor has prepared a banquet for the copilots who escorted him here.

The inhabitants of the Sea of Stone make excellent workers.

The kiss of God.

The man lives. I'm not sure why.

The music should cover our conversation.

The only one with any sense in that family is his son, Regis.

The only ones who can stop us...

The other workers... Kaleel's followers.

The problem is you and Duke are too much alike.

The puzzle is for me to decipher.

The Quads are not human, but you can hurt their feelings.

The ship is antiquated, unlike anything I've seen in the star system.

The shuttle's about to dock,

The time has come for you to sail into battle!

The United States of America

The United States perished almost 500 years ago.

Then I'm to assume that I may dispose of Captain Rogers as I see fit.

Then the captain belongs to me until I expose him.

Then you'll help me get rid of Kaleel? I'm certainly gonna try.

There's no escape now.

There's something about the ship. I've not seen anything like it.

There's still something we can do.

These are our enemies.

These are techniques used throughout the galaxy for terminal illness.

These Quads are not programmed by man. They've been programmed by one another.

They seem to have been returned to a modicum of health, but not to full functioning ability.

They sure don't make these like they used to.

They think it's a virus. Hopefully, by the time we leave here,

They wouldn't dare. We come as an envoy from my father's kingdom.

They're deteriorating, just like all the others.

They're human beings. They make mistakes.

They're to be brought here.

This part seems more of a dream than a nightmare.

This trade agreement with the Draconians, what's it about?

Thoroughly searching her ship before you allow it inside your defence shield.

Those burns are fresh. The cordite is still unoxidised.

Those guards thought we were crazy coming out here at this hour.

Those royal tutors gave you your money's worth.

Those who are weak and faithless.

Those who attack me...

Those who do not believe,

Those wristbands will give you visual warning...

To check up on me.

To explain combat strategy.

To feed the people of distant planets...

To pour through their defence shield.

Too expensive and unnecessary.

Too late. Good bye, Mallory.

Twiki, place me on the table where I can get a good look at the captain

Twiki, would you bring in Dr Theopolis, please?

Uh oh?

Uh, I'd like to check on that cadet. What was his name?

Under command of the Royal Princess Ardala.

Until something convinces me different, they're waiting for me now,

Until well after we've launched our attack.

Until you'd fully recovered from teaching 20th century battle strategy.

Vapours? Yeah, I understand. What do I do?

Very good, Major. We'll follow you in. There it is.

Violating our airspace is an act of war, not friendship.

Vistula 2, this is Warden. Do you read me?

Vistula 2, this is Warden. Do you read me? We read you, Warden.

Vistula is an agricultural planet just beyond Stargate 5...

Vistula's first inhabitants called it the Sea of Stone.

Wait till the guys at the Cape hear this.

Wait.

Wait.

Wait. Slow down. What was that about a ship?

Was an empire on the planet Earth some centuries ago.

Was that any better? No.

Was your moving up in rank part of the problem?

Watch who you call alien. You don't look familiar yourself. Who are you?

We found that all the food discs...

We have the samples of the tracing agent Dr. Mallory developed. We're all set.

We really blew it this time. Gotta be the Russians.

We virtually have a human workforce at our fingertips.

We would look more like an honor guard if we could send along a couple of our best pilots.

We'd enjoy that.

We'll be going to the place where the food is warehoused and processed for shipment to Earth.

We'll simply see that it... engulfs them.

We're almost there.

We're being stewed out by pirates who choke off our shipping lines.

We're not on... Earth?

We're on a ship that will take us across the Sea of Stone to Kaleel's fortress.

We're on our way. I hope your friend, Buck, can say the same.

We're studying you. It's all electronic and painless.

Well, come along with me and we'll meet the man that might be able to tell us that.

Well, for the duration of your debriefing and determination, Twiki will be your aide.

Well, I've never met a 500 year old man.

Well, if Dr Theopolis has no objections, I have none.

Well, if they're staying at the statehouse, we needn't worry.

Well, let me see. Um...

Well, let's go get her. Hold on.

Well, not quite yet. Dr

Well, now, what an attractive man you are, Captain Buck Rogers.

Well, that source is right there.

Well, uh,

Well, uh, that felt a little better to me.

Well, until I hear it and feel it, it isn't real.

What a fascinating thought.

What a layout. Wow.

What about the hundreds of Directorate pilots that have already been poisoned?

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Hey, wait!

What are you doing? Our engines are shutting down.

What are you?

What did you tell him? Some story about your brother?

What do you mean by "sacking the quarterback?"

What happened to you out there, Saroyan? I'm sorry, Major Danton.

What is it?

What is that glow on the horizon? The sun?

What is that?

What is this place?

What of our intruder is so important it could not wait, Kane?

What reason could they have for placing a spy on board?

What this means is...

What were the chances we'd be making love

What would you suggest?

What's going on? Where am I and what are you doing to me?

Whatever Wilma was traveling in, she stopped now.

When did all this start? Three days ago, while you and Buck were gone.

When did Wilma leave the governor's little get together?

When his son is here studying to be a pilot?

When we give the signal, it will be used by your father's attack forces

When you're up against superior numbers, you wanna sack the quarterback.

Where am I?

Which means someone is trying to incapacitate our squadrons.

Which means that Earth will remain next to defenseless indefinitely.

Which means they'll also serve as radio directional finders.

While Buck has formally declined to join the Defense Directorate,

While others reap the benefits of our world's lush glory!

While you get him some liquid refreshment.

While your own sons and daughters go hungry!

Who are you?

Who are you?

Who I am, who you are... Can I have some answers?

Who's this?

Whoa!

Whoever was responsible tried to obscure that fact by allowing the disease to crop up in other cities.

Whoo wee!

Why didn't they finish me off, strip the ship or at least open it?

Why haven't I seen any mobile service modules anywhere?

Why? 'Cause she's missing, along with a slave girl.

Will do. Good luck, gentlemen. Thank you.

Wilma, that's ridiculous.

Would greatly benefit from a lecture in 20th century battle strategy.

Would you please monitor his readouts till I get back?

Yeah, I really wanna know.

Yeah, Rogers. What do you mean by "sacking"?

Yeah, yeah, I think I do. Good.

Yeah. Let me get out of here. I'm starting to wrinkle.

Yeah. You have a thing for him, don't you?

Yes, Delta sector.

Yes, Doctor Huer. What's happened?

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir. I mean no, sir. This isn't an echo, sir. It's a voice.

Yes, today. However, there is another matter. The man's ship.

You are a dead man, Rogers.

You are now in the 25th century.

You buy people and force them to work here against their will?

You can also monitor each other's telemetry,

You can tell where she is with that thing? Yeah. Northeast, about three kilometers.

You close?

You do this by red dogging your linebacker.

You don't sound all right. [ Leader] Follow us into the flight hangar, Three.

You go on ahead. We'll be along in a few days.

You have any idea what we're gonna do once we get wherever it is we're going?

You have nothing to fear.

You know something, Buck Rogers? I'll be there.

You like him.

You mean you guys aren't from...

You murdered my brother! What more story is there?

You ready? Mm hmm.

You really don't know what's going on here, do you?

You returned as your mission required to almost the precise landing area

You said something about someone listening outside. Who? Saroyan?

You see, the mistakes we have made, in areas like our environment,

You see...

You speak as if these good people were Food Directorate spies.

You take off first. When you get to Earth, tell Huer exactly what I told you.

You tolerate their presence among us...

You treat these people as if they're machines. They're not.

You two, over there, come on! Hurry up.

You wanna split their offensive line and get to the brains of the operation.

You were in flight a long time. Anything could have happened.

You will answer carefully if you value your life.

You will descend upon the Earth like meteors,

You will introduce your class to Captain Rogers immediately, Major.

You'd think pirates would check out an unarmed ship.

You'll find out soon enough, Colonel.

You're Captain Buck Rogers. According to your ship's log, you left Earth in 1987.

You're dehydrated from your ordeal, Buck. If I may call you Buck.

You're from Earth, Kane. You should know better than I.

You're in charge of military operations, Galen. What do you intend to do about it?

You're not sure why? Is this a puzzle for me to decipher?

You're right.

You're right. It's none of my business how you blow up your world.

You're Rogers's friend? Yes. Colonel Deering.

You're the one who was showing off with the fancy flying up there, weren't you?

You've heard from Stella? She'll be landing shortly.

Your moment is at hand!

Your question, I presume, is rhetorical.

Your ship has been serviced and reprogrammed to take you home.

Your system will get used to space warp travel once you've done it a few times.

Your testing is producing phenomenal data.

16 hours! Wait a minute!

500 years later.

'Air Control 1 to vessel...' 'This is Traffic Control, vessel Tartalian.

'You have manual override capabilities?' Sure.

'You're doing just fine.' Da svidaniya.

[ Beeping ] I'm in danger!

[ Chirping ] Ah, Theo, you shouldn't have.

A Plant? Yes, a spy.

A thing? Um, a crush.

And a full tour of our production facilities. Of course.

Anybody got an aspirin? What does he mean?

Anytime, Buck. [ Footfalls On Stairs ]

Are you telling me... That the man may be 500 years old.

Buck? I think I will have that drink now.

But considering the mood he's in... I understand.

but you'll have them. [ Whirring ]

Care to elaborate? No.

Certainly not. Then whose did?

Delta sector, did you say singing? Yes.