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===Act One===
===Act One===


====SCENE - Bridge====
====SCENE - Flight Deck====


'''Tolwyn''': You've covered standard Kilrathi jump node tactics in class. First, scout ships come through followed by a larger reconnaissance force. Only then do they commit their fleet's main body. We'll destroy the Kilrathi scouts as they come out of the node before they can report. We can't let them know they're up against one lone carrier. I asked for reinforcements from fleet command weeks ago. There's too much Kilrathi activity in this sector. They're up to something, I can smell it.
'''Public Address''': Attention all personnel, prepare to exit jump space. brace for node deceleration.


'''Maverick''': Sir, why was I ordered to remain onboard? I'd rather be out there with my squadron.  
'''Maverick''': We're coming out of jump space.


'''Tolwyn''': We don't always get what we want, cadet. You're here to learn what it means to command.  
'''Tolwyn''': We have an unknown contact near the jump node. Scramble and identify.


'''Maverick''': Shouldn't a leader share the dangers of the people under his command, sir?
'''Maniac''': Alright! Let's hit it, boys and girls.
 
'''Tolwyn''': Any fool can be brave. The hard thing is to be right. War doesn't forgive mistakes, Mr. Blair. Scout ships, just as I expected. All fighters, power up and attack.




====SCENE - Jump Node====
====SCENE - Jump Node====


'''Maniac''': Thank you very much. Afterburners on my mark, now.
'''Maverick''': Maverick to Maniac, I've got contact. Magnifying. It's a jump buoy. Looks like Kilrathi.


'''Archer''': Looks like a corvette and two heavy fighters.
'''Maniac''': Kilrathi for sure. Any sign of life aboard?


'''Maniac''': I'm getting scanned. They've seen us and they're running for home. (laugh) Must have heard I was here.
'''Maverick''': No, negative sensor scan.


'''Archer''': Maniac, we're going for the corvette. Cover us.
'''Maniac''': Maniac to Tiger's Claw. We got a jump buoy here. Uploading sensor data now.  


'''Maniac''': Woo-hoo!


'''Archer''': Can't let them get to the jump node. Concentrate on the engine ports. I got his engines!
====SCENE - Bridge====


'''Hyena''': Target lock. Launching torpedoes. Hah! Torpedoes away!
'''Nelson''': Sir, that buoy might be useful. We could rig it track Kilrathi passage through this jump node.


'''Archer''': I got his engines. No! He wasn't going anywhere, I got his engines.
'''Tolwyn''': It's already useful to the Kilrathi. This is Tolwyn, destroy the buoy.


'''Hyena''': Aw man, did you see that shot? I should do this for a living.


'''Archer''': Can the chatter. Today it was the Kilrathi, next time it could be one of us.
====SCENE - Jump Node====


'''Hyena''': Man, what got your flight suit in a wad? We've got flashes coming from the jump node, more bogies coming through.
'''Maniac''': Yes sir. Well, you heard the man. Now Archer, you're wing, Maverick you fly backup.  


'''Archer''': Understood.


====SCENE - Bridge====
'''Maverick''': Alright and keep your shields up, folks. Kilrathi jump buoys are equipped with automated defenses.


'''Tolwyn''': Oh, the recon force shouldn't have jumped through so soon. It's not how the Kilrathi do it. Order all fighters to attack, immediately.  
'''Maniac''': Just sit back and watch the show, Maverick, maybe you'll learn something.


'''Nelson''': Sensor probe indicates seven ships coming through.  
'''Archer''': Probably too late for you to learn anything, Maniac.


'''Maniac''': Hey, can the chatter Archer, we got a job to do. Oh man, I'm targeted. It's got a lock. One down, launch decoys.


====Scene - SPACE====
'''Archer''': My bogey took the bait. I'm clear.


'''Archer''': Looks like heavies, I think one's a carrier. And escorts.
'''Maniac''': I've got two hot for my bod. Hang on, one more to go. But I can't lose it. It's almost on my tail. Aw, ejecting.


'''Maniac''': Hey Archer, you guys hit the carrier's laser turrets. I'll fly through the hangar deck and blast the guts out of it.  
'''Maverick''': Hang on Maniac, I've got you covered.


'''Archer''': When are you going to grow up?
'''Archer''': Continuing attack run. This time I got you.


'''Maniac''': I can do it. I ran it in the simulator in tactics class.
'''Maverick''': Nice work, Archer.


'''Archer''': This isn't a simulation. Understood. Maniac, I just got orders from Tolwyn, abort the attack.
'''Archer''': Thanks, I needed that one.


'''Maniac''': Aw, no, that catbox was mine.
'''Maverick''': Well now I know why you kept me in reserve, Maniac. You knew you'd need somebody to save your tail.


'''Archer''': You mean it's ours. They're Confederation.
'''Maniac''': (laughs) The day I need you to save me is the day I hang up my wings, Maverick.




====SCENE - Bridge====
====SCENE - Briefing Room====


'''Nelson''': I read carrier Trafalgar, light cruiser Manassas, three  Achilles-class destroyers and two  Byrd-class recon ships. Signal from the Trafalgar. Admiral Bergstrom requests permission to come aboard.
'''Tolwyn''': Well let's see who was paying attention in astrophysics class. We'll start with what you know. When you jump through the gravitational node of an ordinary star it takes you to a neighboring star. So, where does the supernode generated by a pulsar take you?


'''Tolwyn''': Rhea Bergstrom?
'''Archer''': Uh, that depends, sir. With the right velocity and approach angle you can jump past nearby stars to a pulsar with a corresponding frequency.


'''Nelson''': You know Admiral Bergstrom, sir?
'''Maverick''': Which could put you on the other side of the galaxy.


'''Tolwyn''': I used to. A long time ago.
'''Tolwyn''': And what's the only way to discover where the supernode leads?


'''Maniac''': You jump through, sir.


====SCENE - Flight Deck====
'''Tolwyn''': Exactly. Of course the Tiger's Claw is too important to risk on a node reconnaissance. But our Broadsword bombers are jump capable.


'''Tolwyn''': Welcome aboard the Tiger's Claw.
'''Maniac''': I'd like to volunteer, sir.


'''Bergstrom''': That's ten credits you owe me.
'''Payback''': So would I.


'''Tolwyn''': I'm afraid I don't understand, Admiral.
'''Maverick''': And me, sir.


'''Bergstrom''': Our bet, when we were cadets at the Academy. Who would make Admiral first.
'''Archer''': Me too.


'''Tolwyn''': yes. (laughs) We were young, so ambitious. (clears throat) Congratulations on your promotion.
'''Tolwyn''': What about you, cadet Paz?


'''Bergstrom''': Thank you, Commodore.
'''Grunt''': I learned one thing in the marines. Never volunteer.


'''Tolwyn''': Spoken like a veteran.


====SCENE - Briefing Room====
'''Grunt''': Well, thank you, sir.


'''Tolwyn''': I'm sorry Admiral, but you're wrong. Letting the Kilrathi through the node and using the Tiger's Claw to lure them into an ambush is...
'''Tolwyn''': I'm sending two Broadsword bombers into the pulsar node. Blair will command the flight, cadet Price will be his wingman.


'''Bergstrom''': A calculated risk. Our two carriers have a combined strike group of nearly 140 fighters. That ought to be enough.
'''Maniac''': Sir, I... sir, I can handle the Broadsword better than Maverick. I'd like to...


'''Tolwyn''': For what? We'd be retreating into an unsecured system. For all we know half the Kilrathi fleet could be out there waiting for us.
'''Tolwyn''': Are you questioning my orders, cadet?


'''Bergstrom''': (scoffs) The Kilrathi won't commit major units to this sector. That's why you were sent here, Tolwyn, to babysit a bunch of wet nosed cadets. There's nothing in this sector the Confederation can't afford to lose.
'''Maniac''': No, sir. I guess not.


'''Tolwyn''': The last time we met you still called me Geoffrey.  
'''Tolwyn''': Good. Now remember, this is a reconaissance mission. You are to avoid contact with the enemy, engaging them only if necessary. You're no good to me reduced to atoms.


'''Bergstrom''': You said it before, we were young then. You have my orders, now carry them out.
'''Maverick & Payback''': Yes sir.




====SCENE - Flight Deck====
====SCENE - Flight Deck====


'''Archer''': Nice job, Maniac. You almost bagged that carrier.
'''Maya''': These control the wing plasma guns and the quad lasers linked to your heads up computer. Now this is your real firing particle cannon. That sets your dumb fire and image recog missiles.  


'''Maniac''': Yeah, maybe next time I'll stay on the 'Claw and polish Tolwyn's brass.
'''Maverick''': (laughs) Uh, I've checked out in Broadswords before.


'''Bergstrom''': Cadet Blair, I understand you lead the recon through the jump node that discovered the Kilrathi fleet.
'''Maya''': Sorry, but I hear you're doing the long jump. I, uh, I equipped the Broadswords with extra life support packs.


'''Maverick''': Yes, Admiral. Cadet Price flew wing.
'''Maverick''': Oh, well, thanks Maya.  


'''Bergstrom''': We'll talk in my shuttle.
'''Maya''': I work hard to keep these things flying, you bring them back, okay.


'''Maverick''': Downloading jump coordinates.


====SCENE - Bergstrom's Shuttle====
'''Maniac''': (huffs) I can't believe Maverick is going on this mission, it should've been me.


'''Bergstrom''': What's your opinion of Commodore Tolwyn?
'''Archer''': I'm sure the old man had his reasons.


'''Maverick''': Cadets aren't supposed to have opinions of commodores.
'''Maniac''': Yeah, like the Blair family connections. It takes more than a silver spoon in your m outh to put silver wings on your chest.


'''Bergstrom''': Very proper, but let me tell you mine. Geoffrey Tolwyn is always competent and often brilliant. But fleet command doesn't rust him. Our forces have to act as a team but Tolwyn is fighting his own war.
'''Maverick''': Why are you telling me this, Admiral?
'''Bergstrom''': I don't trust him, either. I want you to report to me if Tolwyn fails to carry about my orders.
'''Maverick''': Admiral. you're asking me to spy on my commanding officer?
'''Bergstrom''': I'm not asking you to spy on him, I'm ordering you to.
===Act Two===


====SCENE - Bridge====
====SCENE - Bridge====


'''Bergstrom''': I've ordered Tolwyn to lure the Kilrathi fleet into an ambush at Seti Beta I, this system's first planet. If he fails to execute that order you are to inform me immediately.
'''Guthrig''': Commodore, some of the cadets have been complaining.
 
'''Maverick''': What will you do then?
 
'''Bergstrom''': I shall relieve Commodore Tolwyn of his command.


'''Tolwyn''': Cadets always complain, doctor, its their secondary mission.


====SCENE - Briefing Room====
'''Guthrig''': They seem to think you're showing undue favoriatism towards Maverick.


'''Tolwyn''': We're on our own again, which means we don't have to worry about the rest of the navy getting in our way. Your orders are to seek and destroy the Kilrathi recon ships as they come through the node.
'''Tolwyn''': They do, eh? (laughs) Well, tell them I'm not doing Maverick any favors sending him on this mission.


'''Maverick''': Sir, Admiral Bergstrom... (sighs)
'''Sensor Operator''': Sir, jump data has been transferred to the Broadswords computers.


'''Tolwyn''': I'm putting you in command of the fighters at the node. Any questions?
'''Tolwyn''': Launch the ships.
 
'''Maverick''': No, sir.




====SCENE - Jump Node====
====SCENE - Jump Node====


'''Maniac''': Glad you could make the party this time, Maverick. Uhm, yo. (laughs) Ah, Maverick. Hey, you reading me?
'''Maverick''': Jump coordinates locked into guidance system.


'''Maverick''': Maverick to Tiger's Claw, urgent message for Commodore Tolwyn.
'''Payback''': What do you think we'll find on the other side?


'''Tolwyn''': You were ordered to power down.
'''Maverick''': Well it could be nothing. Or we could be flying into the whole Kilrathi fleet.


'''Maverick''': I've also been ordered to report to Admiral Bergstrom if you fail to carry out her orders.
===Act Two===
 
'''Tolwyn''': Why, you disloyal little...
 
'''Maverick''': She gave me a direct order. I had no choice. She intends to remove you from command.
 
'''Tolwyn''': Patch me through to the fighters. You will attack the Kilrathi as they emerge from the jump node. Fall back to the Tiger's Claw, we'll draw the Kilrathi after us, into Admiral Bergstrom's ambush. And if she's wrong...
 
'''Maverick''': I'm getting a data link from the sensor probe  near the jump node. Two destroyers, two corvettes and four, no wait a minute five fighters.
 
 
====SCENE - Destroyer Bridge====
 
'''Gharal''': Commander, we have detected multiple energy surges. They appear to be Confederation fighters powering up.
 
'''Commnader''': All fighters intercept the Terrans. Destroyers and corvettes assume defensive formation.
 
 
====SCENE - Jump Node====
 
'''Maniac''': That lead Grikath's mine.
 
'''Maverick''': Maniac, stay on my wing. We've got to clear a path for the Broadswords.
 
'''Maniac''': Oh, no problem, one express lane coming up.
 
'''Maverick''': Maniac. Maniac, bogey on your tail. Six o'clock.
 
'''Maniac''': Oh, you're good. But I'm the best. Woo-hoo, yeah!
 
'''Archer''': Okay, Pitchfork, the fighters are busy. Let them have it.
 
'''Pitchfork''': I've got a target lock. Torpedoes away!
 
'''Hyena''': No, they got Pitchfork!
 
'''Archer''': There's nothing you can do, get out of there.
 
'''Hyena''': We're getting out of here if I've got to get out and push.
 
 
====SCENE - Destroyer Bridge====
 
'''Gharal''': Gharal to all ships. I am assuming command. Target that bomber.
 
'''Pilot''': Lord Gharal, the Terran fighters are withdrawing.
 
'''Gharal''': Why withdraw when they have the advantage? Do not pursue. Follow them, carefully. They could be trying to set a trap.
 
 
====SCENE - Briefing Room====
 
'''Tolwyn''': You all did good work today. It's unfortunate that during the action, Cadet Patel was lost. I'm sure you're all looking forward to an chance to avenge him.
 
'''Pitchfork''': I'll make them pay, no joke.
 
'''Tolwyn''': You'll get that chance, soon. When the Kilrathi main fleet enters the system, they will no doubt take the bait and pursue the Tiger's Claw. We will lead them to the planet Seti Beta I where Admiral Bergstrom's task force will ambush and destroy the Kilrathi. Oh, one last thing: Cadet Blair is confined to quarters until further notice.
 
'''Maverick''': Sir, I didn't...
 
'''Tolwyn''': Dismissed.
 
'''Hyena''': What landed you in the doghouse?
 
'''Archer''': The old man can't blame you for what happened to Ved. You were only following orders.
 
'''Maverick''': Yeah, just following orders.
 
 
====SCENE - Throne Room====
 
'''Thrakhath''': Enter and report. What is the status of the Terran carrier?
 
'''Gharal''': It is retreating, your highness. We are tracking it with long range fighters. When our own carriers arrive we shall destroy the Terrans.
 
'''Thrakhath''': The carriers will not be coming through the jump node, Gharal. I have brought only my flagship and her escorts.
 
'''Gharal''': Highness, the Terrans might be trying to lure us into a trap. Intelligence suspects there might be a larger Terran force in the system.
 
'''Thrakhath''': There will be a trap, Commander, but it will not be the Terrans who spring it. I, too, have a fleet hidden in this system. We will crush all the Terrans between us.


===Act Three===
===Act Three===
====SCENE - Maverick's Quarters====
'''Maverick''': We're approaching Seti Beta I, the planet where Admiral Bergstrom is waiting to ambush the Kilrathi. The Kilrathi fighters are tracking us. Huh. More Kilrathi ships came through the node, but looks like only part of their fleet. You know, dad, it seems Admiral Bergstrom was right... and Commodore Tolwyn, he was wrong.
====SCENE - Tolwyn's Office====
'''Tolwyn''': (sighs) I want all the cadet pilots in the briefing room in one hour. And that includes Cadet Blair.
====SCENE - Briefing Room====
'''Tolwyn''': Admiral Bergstrom's task force is concealed in the sensor shadow of the planet's moon. The Tiger's Claw will deploy its fighters as we slingshot around the planet. You'll join with Admiral Bergstrom's force to attack and destroy the Kilrathi. Tolwyn.
'''Nelson''': Commodore. Message from Admiral Bergstrom. They're under attack.
'''Tolwyn''': Pipe it into the briefing room.
'''Bergstrom''': We're under heavy attack. At least two carrier air wings. Destroyer Ajax lost.
'''Maniac''': Man, they couldn't of  gotten past us.
'''Maverick''': It's another fleet. The Kilrathi have another fleet in this system!
'''Bergstrom''': Tiger's Claw. Need help. can't last much...
'''Nelson''': Message terminated at the source.
'''Tolwyn''': Understood. Prepare all fighters for launch. All hands to battle stations. Proceed immediately to the Trafalgar and render whatever  assistance you can. Cadet Blair will be in command.
'''Maverick''': Aye aye, sir.
====SCENE - Trafalgar Bridge====
'''Crewman''': Damage report, Admiral. Heavy casualties. Fire spreading to all decks. Weapons gone. Main engines going critical. Admiral, what are your orders?
'''Bergstrom''': Abandon ship.
====SCENE - Seti Beta I====
'''Maverick''': Multiple contacts. Looks like Confederation fighters with lots of Kilrathi in pursuit.
'''Archer''': Maverick, can you read the Trafalgar? Or any of our ships?
'''Maverick''': Negative, it's just those fighters. Save those lifepods.
'''Hyena''': For you, Pitchfork, for you. (screams)
'''Grunt''': We need you man, we need you.
'''Maverick''': Run you furball, run!
'''Archer''': They'll be back, and with lots of friends.
'''Maverick''': Trafalgar escape pod, this is Maverick from the Tiger's Claw. I have you in tow. Any more survivors?
'''Bergstrom''': They're all gone. All of them.
'''Maverick''': Admiral Bergstrom?
'''Bergstrom''': They should have left me with my ship. They should have left me.
'''Maverick''': Maverick to all fighters, save as many life pods as you can. Let's get back to the Tiger's Claw.
====SCENE - Sick Bay====
'''Bergstrom''': They're going to find us, aren't they? Oh God, you were right, I should have listened. Now we're finished. They'll catch us and finish us off.
'''Tolwyn''': No, we're going to jump through the node at full speed without slowing to correct our approach. They won't be able to stop us.
'''Bergstrom''': Where will it take us, Geoffrey?
'''Tolwyn''': Does it matter? We're running for our lives now.
====SCENE - Bridge====
'''Nelson''': All fighters aboard, sir. The sensors report the Kilrathi fleet at Seti Beta I is moving towards our position at high speed.
'''Tolwyn''': Well we're not going to be here. All ahead full, make for the jump node.
====SCENE - Agan Ras Sivar Bridge====
'''Crewman''': Sensors report Terran carrier entering weapons range. 
'''Thrakhath''': He's trying to run the blockade. Position us over the jump node. Order all ships to open fire.
====SCENE - Bridge====
'''Tolwyn''': Divert power to the forward shields. Return fire.
'''Maverick''': Sir, should we launch fighters to clear the way?
'''Tolwyn''': No, we won't have time to get them back aboard and I won't leave them behind.
'''Nelson''': Shields failing. We'll have to divert power from the engines to keep them up.
'''Tolwyn''': Negative, head straight for that dreadnought. We'll see how eager Prince Thrakhath is to meet his ancestors.
====SCENE - Agan Ras Sivar Bridge====
'''Crewman''': The Terrans are on a collision course, your highness.
'''Thrakhath''': This Terran fights like a Kilrathi
====SCENE - Destroyer Bridge====
'''Gharl''': They are brave, these Terrans.
====SCENE - Agan Ras Sivar Bridge====
'''Crewman''': Collision imminent. Your orders, highness?
'''Thrakhath''': Argh! Hard to port.
====SCENE - Flight Deck====
'''Tolwyn''': Sometimes I wish I were just a pilot again, and the only life I was responsible for was my own.
'''Maverick''': And your wingman's, sir.
'''Tolwyn''': You understand, Blair, that if Admiral Bergstrom had stuck with my plan and not tried to lure the Kilrathi into a trap that second fleet could never have ambushed us.
'''Maverick''': With all due respect, sir, no one knew the second Kilrathi fleet was in that system.
'''Tolwyn''': Someday, if you live long enough, you'll learn that when you give an order you never know what the outcome will be. How many lives will be lost. Every decision you make is a link in a chain and all you can do is hope you've made the right decision. But either way, you carry the weight of it, alone.
'''Maverick''': Uh, sir. At the jump node, how did you know the Kilrathi would get out of the way?
'''Tolwyn''': I didn't.

Revision as of 16:36, 22 May 2020

Expendable is the seventh episode of Wing Commander Academy aired and the sixth produced.


Expendable
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Episode Number 1x07
Production Code 74706
Story Mark Edens
Writer(s) Ted Pederson & Francis Moss
Air Date November 9, 1996
Run Time 20m53s
Animation Studio Koko
Theme Version 1
Previous Chain of Command
Next Recreation



Summary

Act One

Terran Confederation Empire of Kilrah
Strength
6 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters
1 CF-131 Broadsword bombers 		2 Grikath heavy fighters
1 Kamekh corvette
Losses
1 Scimitar destroyed 2 Grikath and 1 Kamekh destroyed

Act Two

Terran Confederation Empire of Kilrah
Strength
13 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters
3 CF-131 Broadsword bombers 		15 Dralthi medium fighters
4 Grikath heavy fighters
3 Kamekh corvettes
2 Ralar destroyers
20 unidentified fighters
Losses
1 Broadsword destroyed 2 Grikath and 1 Ralar destroyed

Act Three

Characters

Speaking

  • Admiral Rhea Bergstrom

    Admiral Rhea Bergstrom

  • Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn

    Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn

  • Commander Nelson

    Commander Nelson

  • 2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair

    2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair

  • 2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman

    2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman

  • 2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall

    2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall

  • 2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz

    2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz

  • 2nd Lt. Ved "Pitchfork" Patel

    2nd Lt. Ved "Pitchfork" Patel

  • 2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang

    2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang

  • Trafalgar Bridge Crewman

    Trafalgar Bridge Crewman

  • Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka

    Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka

  • Destroyer Commander

    Destroyer Commander

  • Lord Gharal nar Hhallas

    Lord Gharal nar Hhallas

  • Kilrathi Pilot

    Kilrathi Pilot

  • Agan Ras Sivar Bridge Crewman (center)

    Agan Ras Sivar Bridge Crewman (center)

Nonspeaking

  • 2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & Pilots (3)

    2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & Pilots (3)

  • 2nd Lt. "Jazzman" (left)

    2nd Lt. "Jazzman" (left)

  • Bridge Crew (5)

    Bridge Crew (5)

  • Bridge Crew (3)

    Bridge Crew (3)

  • Bridge Crewman (right)

    Bridge Crewman (right)

  • Ground Crew (2)

    Ground Crew (2)

  • Sensor Operator (left)

    Sensor Operator (left)

  • Tech Specialist Maya McEadance & Damage Control Crewman

    Tech Specialist Maya McEadance & Damage Control Crewman

  • Repair Crew (3)

    Repair Crew (3)

  • Medical Crewman & Trafalgar Survivors (3)

    Medical Crewman & Trafalgar Survivors (3)

  • Medical Crew (4) & Trafalgar Survivor

    Medical Crew (4) & Trafalgar Survivor

  • Trafalgar Bridge Crew (2)

    Trafalgar Bridge Crew (2)

  • Destroyer Bridge Crew (3)

    Destroyer Bridge Crew (3)

  • Destroyer Crewman (standing)

    Destroyer Crewman (standing)

  • Agan Ras Sivar Bridge Crewman (left)

    Agan Ras Sivar Bridge Crewman (left)

Locations

Tiger's Claw

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  • Briefing Room

    Briefing Room

  • Outside Briefing Room

    Outside Briefing Room

  • Flight Deck

    Flight Deck

  • Bridge

    Bridge

  • Admiral Bergstrom's Shuttle

    Admiral Bergstrom's Shuttle

  • Maverick's Quarters

    Maverick's Quarters

  • Tolwyn's Office

    Tolwyn's Office

  • Sick Bay

    Sick Bay

Trafalgar

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  • Bridge

    Bridge

Agan Ras Sivar

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  • Bridge

    Bridge

  • Throne Room

    Throne Room

Destroyer

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  • Bridge

    Bridge

Seti Beta System

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  • Jump Node

    Jump Node

  • Seti Beta I

    Seti Beta I

Cockpits

  • Scimitar

    Scimitar

  • Broadsword

    Broadsword

  • Lifeboat

    Lifeboat

Ships

Terran Confederation

Fighters

Capital Ships

Empire of Kilrah

Fighters

Capital Ships

Vehicles

Terran Confederation

  • Broadsword Ejection Pod

    Broadsword Ejection Pod

  • Trafalgar Lifeboat

    Trafalgar Lifeboat

Trivia

Animation Errors

Credits

Role Name
Story by Mark Edens
Written by Ted Pederson
Francis Moss
Producer Larry Latham
Executive Story Editors Mark Edens
Michael Edens
Executive Consultant Ralph Sanchez
Executive Story Consultants Richard Hilleman
Adam Foshko
Starring Mark Hamill (Maverick)
Tom Wilson (Maniac)
Malcolm McDowell (Tolwyn)
Dana Delany (Archer)
Also Starring Lauri Hendler (Payback, Maya)
Kevin Schoen (Thrakhath, Hyena)
Pat Fraley (Grunt, Gharal)
Music by Alexander Van Bubenheim
Voice Direction and Casting Susan Blu
Pre-Production Sound by Screenmusic Studios, Inc.
Pre-Production Sound Mixer Pete Elia
Recording Assistant Mark Caballero
Storyboards Dan Nosella
J.C. Ponce
Dave Williams
Storyboard Cleanup Judy Nielson
Timing Directors Mike Milo
Tim Walker
Zeon Davush
Bill Reed
Brian Ray
Donna Mouliot
John Cataldi
Carole Beers
Character Design Larry Latham
Tim Eldred
Prop Design Lee Go
Background Design Derek Carter
Background Color Key Kathryn Yelsa
Computer Color Key Cynthia McIntosh
Studio Production Manager Alex Johns
Production Manager Patty Jausoro
Production Coordinator Estrella Capin
Production Assistants Aaron Justman
Scott Huml
Manuel Cano
Monte Alexander
Junior Gonzalez
Danik Thomas
Executive in Charge of Post Production Barbara Beck
Editors Jay Bixsen
Paul D. Calder
Assistant Editor Michael Trueba
Track Reading Glenwood Editorial
Negative Cutting Executive Cutting
Post Production Video Unitel Video, Hollywood
Post Production Sound West Productions Inc.
Supervising Sound Editor Rick Hinson
Re-Recording Mixers Harry Andronis
Stuart Calderon
Overseas Animation Studio Koko Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Produced in Association with USA Network

Transcript

Act One

SCENE - Flight Deck

Public Address: Attention all personnel, prepare to exit jump space. brace for node deceleration.

Maverick: We're coming out of jump space.

Tolwyn: We have an unknown contact near the jump node. Scramble and identify.

Maniac: Alright! Let's hit it, boys and girls.


SCENE - Jump Node

Maverick: Maverick to Maniac, I've got contact. Magnifying. It's a jump buoy. Looks like Kilrathi.

Maniac: Kilrathi for sure. Any sign of life aboard?

Maverick: No, negative sensor scan.

Maniac: Maniac to Tiger's Claw. We got a jump buoy here. Uploading sensor data now.


SCENE - Bridge

Nelson: Sir, that buoy might be useful. We could rig it track Kilrathi passage through this jump node.

Tolwyn: It's already useful to the Kilrathi. This is Tolwyn, destroy the buoy.


SCENE - Jump Node

Maniac: Yes sir. Well, you heard the man. Now Archer, you're wing, Maverick you fly backup.

Archer: Understood.

Maverick: Alright and keep your shields up, folks. Kilrathi jump buoys are equipped with automated defenses.

Maniac: Just sit back and watch the show, Maverick, maybe you'll learn something.

Archer: Probably too late for you to learn anything, Maniac.

Maniac: Hey, can the chatter Archer, we got a job to do. Oh man, I'm targeted. It's got a lock. One down, launch decoys.

Archer: My bogey took the bait. I'm clear.

Maniac: I've got two hot for my bod. Hang on, one more to go. But I can't lose it. It's almost on my tail. Aw, ejecting.

Maverick: Hang on Maniac, I've got you covered.

Archer: Continuing attack run. This time I got you.

Maverick: Nice work, Archer.

Archer: Thanks, I needed that one.

Maverick: Well now I know why you kept me in reserve, Maniac. You knew you'd need somebody to save your tail.

Maniac: (laughs) The day I need you to save me is the day I hang up my wings, Maverick.


SCENE - Briefing Room

Tolwyn: Well let's see who was paying attention in astrophysics class. We'll start with what you know. When you jump through the gravitational node of an ordinary star it takes you to a neighboring star. So, where does the supernode generated by a pulsar take you?

Archer: Uh, that depends, sir. With the right velocity and approach angle you can jump past nearby stars to a pulsar with a corresponding frequency.

Maverick: Which could put you on the other side of the galaxy.

Tolwyn: And what's the only way to discover where the supernode leads?

Maniac: You jump through, sir.

Tolwyn: Exactly. Of course the Tiger's Claw is too important to risk on a node reconnaissance. But our Broadsword bombers are jump capable.

Maniac: I'd like to volunteer, sir.

Payback: So would I.

Maverick: And me, sir.

Archer: Me too.

Tolwyn: What about you, cadet Paz?

Grunt: I learned one thing in the marines. Never volunteer.

Tolwyn: Spoken like a veteran.

Grunt: Well, thank you, sir.

Tolwyn: I'm sending two Broadsword bombers into the pulsar node. Blair will command the flight, cadet Price will be his wingman.

Maniac: Sir, I... sir, I can handle the Broadsword better than Maverick. I'd like to...

Tolwyn: Are you questioning my orders, cadet?

Maniac: No, sir. I guess not.

Tolwyn: Good. Now remember, this is a reconaissance mission. You are to avoid contact with the enemy, engaging them only if necessary. You're no good to me reduced to atoms.

Maverick & Payback: Yes sir.


SCENE - Flight Deck

Maya: These control the wing plasma guns and the quad lasers linked to your heads up computer. Now this is your real firing particle cannon. That sets your dumb fire and image recog missiles.

Maverick: (laughs) Uh, I've checked out in Broadswords before.

Maya: Sorry, but I hear you're doing the long jump. I, uh, I equipped the Broadswords with extra life support packs.

Maverick: Oh, well, thanks Maya.

Maya: I work hard to keep these things flying, you bring them back, okay.

Maverick: Downloading jump coordinates.

Maniac: (huffs) I can't believe Maverick is going on this mission, it should've been me.

Archer: I'm sure the old man had his reasons.

Maniac: Yeah, like the Blair family connections. It takes more than a silver spoon in your m outh to put silver wings on your chest.


SCENE - Bridge

Guthrig: Commodore, some of the cadets have been complaining.

Tolwyn: Cadets always complain, doctor, its their secondary mission.

Guthrig: They seem to think you're showing undue favoriatism towards Maverick.

Tolwyn: They do, eh? (laughs) Well, tell them I'm not doing Maverick any favors sending him on this mission.

Sensor Operator: Sir, jump data has been transferred to the Broadswords computers.

Tolwyn: Launch the ships.


SCENE - Jump Node

Maverick: Jump coordinates locked into guidance system.

Payback: What do you think we'll find on the other side?

Maverick: Well it could be nothing. Or we could be flying into the whole Kilrathi fleet.

Act Two

Act Three

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