Lords of the Sky
Lords of the Sky is the fifth episode of Wing Commander Academy aired and the fourth produced.
| Lords of the Sky | |
|---|---|
| |
| Episode Number | 1x05 |
| Production Code | 74704 |
| Story | Mark Edens |
| Writer(s) | Matthew Edens |
| Air Date | October 19, 1996 |
| Run Time | 20m54s |
| Animation Studio | Koko |
| Theme | Version 2 |
| Previous | Word of Honor |
| Next | Chain of Command |
Summary
Act One
| Terran Confederation | Empire of Kilrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 3 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters | 34 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters | |
| Losses | ||
| 1 Scimitar destroyed | 8 Dralthi destroyed | |
Act Two
Act Three
| Terran Confederation | Empire of Kilrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 4 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters 1 Shuttle |
12 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters | |
| Losses | ||
| command and control installation destroyed | ||
Characters
Speaking
Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn
2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair
2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman
2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall
2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz
Dioscuri Chieftan
Kilrathi Commander
Kilrathi Sensor Operator
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier
Nonspeaking
Tiger's Claw Bridge Crew (5)
2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & 2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang
Guards (3) and Medic
Medics
Dioscuri Child
Dioscuri Pilot
Dioscuri Priest (left)
Dioscuri Raiding Party
Dioscuri Raiding Party (3)
Dioscuri Raiding Party
Dioscuri Raiding Party (2)
Dioscuri Temple Guard
Dioscuri Search Party
Dioscuri Search Party (5)
Dioscuri Torch Bearers (2)
Dioscuri Ceremony Attendees (3)
Dioscuri Musicians (2)
Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier (right)
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier (3, right)
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier
Kilrathi Soldier (center)
Kilrathi Soldiers (2)
Alien Skulls (3)
Alien Skulls (3)
Alien Skulls (2)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
Locations
Tiger's Claw
Briefing Room
Hangar
Bridge
Observation Deck
Dioscuri 2
Environs
Sky
Canyon
Crash Site
City
Temple
Mountain Path
Kilrathi Base
Dralthi Crash Site
Cockpits
Scimitar
Fauna
Discurian Ovizard
Ships
Terran Confederation
Fighters
Capital Ships
Empire of Kilrah
Fighters
Vehicles
Terran Confederation
Scimitar Ejection Pod
Small Arms
Terran Confederation
Pistol
Shotgun
Empire of Kilrah
Rifle
Dioscuri
Axe
Ceremonial Axe
Bolas
Club
Spear
Trivia
Animation Errors
Credits
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Story by | Mark Edens |
| Written by | Matthew Edens |
| 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 | Pat Fraley (Grunt) |
| Ron Perlman (Kilrathi) | |
| 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 | Ian Freedman |
| Sean Bishop | |
| Bob Smith | |
| Storyboard Cleanup | Judy Nielson |
| Timing Directors | John Cataldi |
| Donna Mouliot | |
| Max Becraft | |
| 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 | John Boyd |
| Stuart Calderon | |
| Overseas Animation Studio | Koko Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Produced in Association with | USA Network |
Transcript
Act One
SCENE - Briefing Room
Tolwyn: The Dioscuri System, gentlemen. Seven planets orbiting a G-type star. Dioscuri-2 is inhabited, a primitive humanoid civilization. Too primitive to comprehend space travel or the existence of other inhabited worlds. Avoid all contaminating contact. That's what the textbook says. Now here's what I say: I want a close recon of that planet. There's already been more Kilrathi activity in this star sector than anyone expected. If the Kilrathi have set foot there, I want to see a picture of the paw print.
Maverick: Sir, I thought Archer... uh, I mean Cadet Bowman was supposed to be a part of this flight.
Tolwyn: At her request, Bowman is on reserve status, temporarily excused duty. Dismissed.
Maverick, Grunt and Maniac: Yes, sir!
SCENE - Dioscuri 2 Environs
Maniac: Okay boys, you heard the old man, let's dip down near the surface and do a atmospheric flyover. If we split up we can make a wide sweep.
Maverick: Uh, are you sure you want to do that? We're already short one pilot without Archer. If the Kilrathi are down there we'll each be caught without a wingman.
Maniac: (laughs) Ooh, scary. What's the matter, Maverick, you afraid of the big cats? Don't worry, if you can't handle it I'll come save you.
Maverick: Hey, recommended procedure when approaching an unsecured planet...
Maniac: Uh, uh (fake static) Uh, come again Maverick (fake static) didn't copy. Uh (fake static) Your transmission's breaking up
Maverick: Suit yourself, Maniac.
Maniac: Heh, yeah.
SCENE - Dioscuri 2
Maverick: Atmospheric hydrocarbon normal. No electromag radiation. (laughs) Nothing big on infrared excet some volcanic activity. Woah! Whoever it is, they don't mess around. Maniac, Grunt, I'm under attack, fighters coming up from the planet's surface, dozens of them. Missile launch! (groans) Way too close. Some primitive planet! Come on, baby! Get out of here! (screams) Come on! Bucket of bolts, respond! Respond! Oh Maniac, I told you so. Maverick to Maniac, I have abandoned ship. Activating pod tracking transmitter. You got me into this man, now get me out of here.
Maniac: Alright sit tight Maverick, we've linked up and are on our way. Cavalry's coming.
Maverick: Watch your back. One on one these guys are no match for a Scimitar but there's a lot of them.
Maniac: Well, you just sit back and watch a real pilot work. Woah, man, Maverick wasn't kidding. We're going to have to punch our way through.
Grunt: Understood.
Maniac: Grunt! See if you can draw some of these guys off.
Grunt: Roger, on my way.
Maniac: (grunts) Just a little more. Woo hoo! Not bad, hot shot... but I'm the best.
SCENE - Space
Grunt: So long, losers.
SCENE - Crash Site
Maniac: Maverick! Maverick? You aren't Maverick! Oh man, I hate it on the ground.
Dioscuri: (yelling)
Maniac: Ugh! Okay. Uncle.
SCENE - Dioscuri Camp
Maniac: You might have warned me.
Maverick: Hey, I never had a chance, they pulled me out as soon as the pod touched down.
Maniac: if you were half the pilot I am you wouldn't have gotten us in this mess.
Maverick: (groans) Well if you hadn't split us up I would've had a wingman back there.
Maniac: Oh, it's a poor workman who blames his tools.
Maverick: Oh, I hate it when you say that.
SCENE - Dioscuri Temple
Maverick: I don't know about you, Maniac, but this place gives me the creeps.
Maniac: You know, we could be in real trouble when we get out of here. The Confederation probably considers getting captured to be a cultural contamination.
Maverick: I think they've already been contaminated. Take a look at that statue. That's Prince Thrakhath.
