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Jorix and I want to defect to Earth.

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, baby? No!

Ballarat controls the impulse that activates Joe X's brain. He's a walking bomb.

Kill him.

Now.

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 Five hundred years later.

I'm just grateful for the Olympic Games that came.

Whoop.

Good morning, and welcome to the 2492 Interplanetary Olympic Games.

We're here on the lovely planet Micos in the Hipernia system,

and with me is Antonius Davin, 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.

And I might add, two of the fastest in the galaxy.

What is your strategy for the games, Antonius?

Who needs strategy? We're just gonna do what we always do. Run fast.

Sounds good to me.

We're talking with Matt Braun, gold medal winner in the... Hey, wait a minute, man.

This is my interview.

Yeah, gold medal winner in the horizontally... 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 Olympics.

Two golds and a silver.

Holland Hedenson from Sympion. Remember, that's two golds and a silver.

The favorite. And there's nothing compared to what I'm going to do this time.

Are we still shooting?

And here we have a sonic boxer.

Are you kidding? They're mean.

A runner, then.

Tumbler?

A gymnast of some kind.

Well, what is your event?

The gravity pool.

A weightlifter.

Well, why are you jumping rope?

Why not?

It's easier than pulling weights.

They're heavy.

Makes sense.

Practice sessions for the 2492 Olympic Games have concluded.

Please report to their sleep chambers.

Laura, it's been so long.

Joyce, I was so afraid that I was never gonna see you again.

You've heard about such terrible things happening on Lucia.

And I thought... No.

They won't hurt me.

Not yet, anyway.

The sat-trap 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. Not your eggs.

There must be a way.

We can't meet here again. My quarters.

Tomorrow, after morning practice.

Lara, we will escape.

Believe me.

I love you.

A symbol of the Olympic Games in my century.

I've been asked to present at the Olympic Committee

on my coast 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.

Make a great vacation, especially since you love sports.

All ready to go, Buck. Right.

Look, it ought to be a lot of fun. Why don't you come along, Wilma?

Oh, I'd love to, but I've got a Centaurians meeting on Wednesday,

a Security Council dance Thursday night, and a Directorate Caucus on Friday.

Why don't you say I didn't ask?

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.

Well, let's hit the road, Twiggy.

Take good care of the place while I'm gone, will you? Have fun, Buck.

There it is.

Joe, I think 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.

It won't do any good.

I'm ready to go.

You'll forgive the interruption.

8-5 on the 40-kilometer speed limit.

Oh, God!

Well, the Olympics have sure changed since my time, Twiggy.

Used to be thousands of people jammed the stadium.

Now this.

Well, it sounds like a crowd.

Those responder units broadcast millions of voices

from hundreds of planets all over the galaxy.

Yeah, it's still not the same.

That's Jorak's lead from Losiria.

He's the vertical leap gold medal champion from the last Olympics.

I've seen some high jumping in my time.

Something else. Let's take a closer look.

My name's Buck Rogers. I've been watching you jump.

You guys really get up there, don't you?

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 Lazarian team are not allowed to speak to outworlders.

What's the matter? What is it? Leave me alone.

Well, what's wrong, mate? Now. Go!

The one talking to Jorek's lead, 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 of Jorek's lead, no matter what the cost.

Nothing and no one is going to stop me.

Hello, I'm your artisan.

Well, the Astrosled champion. Well, this is 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.

It's been an hour.

Just enjoying the sights.

May I suggest you enjoy them with me, Captain Rogers?

I was just about to test drive my Astro Sled through the course.

The view is wonderful.

Sounds great.

Stay out of trouble, Swiggy. Okay, bugger. This way.

Can't see the forest for the knees around here.

Why don't you watch where you're going, short stuff? Hey, man,

why don't you pick on somebody your own size?

Because there's no one around here my own size. But you might do.

Yeah, I plan to tomorrow night. Tomorrow night,

you're gonna be kissing canvas, friend.

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. Come right around front, and watch your step.

Stuck on the power in the cell.

And, uh, after you.

Sure.

You can just give me a hand here.

Sure.

Ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Reminds me of the bobsled event back in my time.

Bobsled?

Yeah, it was basically the same principle as astral sledding,

just instead of sliding through ice curves, you slide through force fields.

Yes, force fields, Captain Rogers, which you can't see.

You have to feel your way through them.

And if you run into one straight on, it can be 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.

Easy, easy, easy. I just feel you right through it. Oh, yeah.

That's a tricky one there.

Coming up is where you get your speed.

Why doesn't that say nothing?

Very well done, Captain Rogers. You know,

I think we might make an asterisk letter 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 my course, 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 Titian woman more closely.

She just 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.

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.

Be comfortable with.

I'm glad you feel that way.

Are you all right?

It's just so very nice to be here with you and...

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, Puck, you've got to help me.

Please help me.

Jorix and I first met at the Olympiad on Rammel.

Then we fell in love.

Please.

But afterwards they forced him to return to Lazaria,

so now the only time we see each other is at the different intergalactic games.

But we still love each other very much, and we want to be together.

But an alpha like Jorix is not allowed to marry an alien.

Like me.

And now they're starting to use Jorix as a symbol in their political struggles.

And 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 Luzerian alpha is implanted with a microscopic

molecular disharmonizer in their brain.

And Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's.

Headaches.

Whenever Alaric thinks that Jorex needs a reminder of who his master is,

He hurts him.

Buck, Jorax and I want to defect to Earth. There is a plan.

It could be very dangerous.

But there have been other defections that have succeeded.

And Jorks can do it, too, with your help.

But he's going to try, Puck, even without it.

All right, I'll see what I can do.

First priority is to get this cleared through the directorate.

Then we gotta figure out a way to get both you and Jorix out of here.

Buck.

Thank you.

Jorak's Leet wouldn't dare try to escape. But with Roger'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 Lozierian 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, Buck. He'll have our full support. Great.

That's all I needed to know.

Rogers out.

Do you remember that Lozierian 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.

Careful.

They'll never escape. The odds are too great.

You did.

Yes, but you've got to understand that Jorix is virtually a political prisoner.

Satrap will do anything to keep from losing his control over him, even kill him.

Zogan, whatever our opinions, Jorax and Laratizion are going to try to defect,

and we want to help them.

Now, can you think of anything helpful, a weakness anywhere?

The Lyserians 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 Lyserian 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 Jor-X's disharmonizer,

it's absolutely essential to get to him if any escape plan's gonna work.

Getting Jor-X out alive isn't gonna be easy, Doctor.

No, it doesn't appear so.

I wanna go to my coast.

I wanna be there in case Buck needs any help.

Well, you certainly have my permission. Prepare to leave immediately.

New course record of 24.28 seconds.

The directorate has offered to give Jorax 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. All right.

Now we must create an interesting diversion for Captain Buck Rogers.

A boxing lesson.

I need to find out exactly what her schedule is.

That's not going to be easy with Alaric watching him all the time.

We'll come up with something.

When's your race?

My race, right after the vertical distance lead.

All you have to do is find a way to get George to your sled.

If the timing is right, I can rendezvous with the

two of you on the other side of the course wheel, of course.

Now get something straight, Rogers.

You don't talk to me, you don't talk to her either.

You understand?

George, 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, Jorax.

We're gonna 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.

Three of us.

Now, I think we should talk.

I couldn't agree with you more.

Colonel Deering, I told you the satrap was

desperate to keep Jurex 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 Jurex's disharmonizer.

He now has the capability of destroying the

subcellular atomic bonds in Jorex's brain.

He can reduce Jorex in anyone within a half-kilometer radius to space dust.

In other words, Dr. Huard, Jorex has become a living bomb.

Well, hello.

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.

Hmm. Hmm.

Excuse me. Roadhog.

She's not answering. That's strange.

It certainly is. Miss Tizian knew we were coming over to discuss Jorex's defection.

Something's wrong.

Twiggy, do your stuff.

The odor is Zemdon, a powerful anesthetic used exclusively on Loseria.

Alaric's found out about the defection.

He's got Lyra.

Come on, Twiggy.

What are you doing here?

Hi, Buck.

Dr. Hewer and I spoke with Eric Zogan, the lozerian defector that's living on Earth.

He told us that Jorax has a brain implant.

Yeah, the molecular disharmonizer. Most of the lozerians have them.

Yes, but his has been modified to blow him and everyone

around him to pieces. He's a walking bomb.

Well, it rains, it pours.

Alrick has kidnapped Laertesian.

Now this.

Well, Jorix knows Alrick.

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.

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 George with a hundred people. We'll never get him out of here.

Well, if you could 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 gonna get that close?

Well, Dr. Hewer and I had a very interesting discussion with Zogan about Alaric,

and this is what we came up with.

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Well, everybody's been talking about the Lozerian exos, and well,

I just thought that I... You're Caruthia.

You've been enlisted to entertain at the Olympia, correct?

Uh-huh.

You've heard of the infamous Lazerian exiles?

Please, don't turn me into the authorities.

Perhaps we could make some other kind of...

Arrangements.

You will remember nothing but that you had the time of your life.

Buck, we've got to find her.

No one knows we've discovered Lara's missing.

He's gonna be watching every move you make.

If you make one wrong move, I'm gonna try to find him,

but I'm gonna need your help. Well, of course.

Where does Allery go on my coast?

You know, bars, restaurants, spas? No, he has an apartment in a recreation complex,

the Omega Suite. It's on the second level. Nobody there asks any questions.

That's why we're here to look for him.

Joyce, I understand how you feel, but please don't try to help Laura now.

Understand?

I advise extreme caution, Tweaky.

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. Something's giving. 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 to Jorex before he wakes up.

He can't know that it's gone.

Stuck again?

Colonel Dearing, 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,

if Jorex 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.

In the Sonic Boxes pit, moving into the second round of eliminations

are Hal Lauder from Remus II and Lex Protis from Centaur V.

Lara.

Buck, how'd you find me?

Never mind that. I'm gonna get you out of here. Won't wait on much time.

Thank you for coming, Captain Rogers. We were planning on you joining our party.

I've even brought you a small present.

You see this?

It's an authentic Lozerian 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.

Heard of people being put on ice before, but this is ridiculous.

Look, I'm so cold.

Yeah, the temperature must be below freezing in here already.

What are you looking for?

A mirror. Let me have your necklace.

Almost got it.

Buck, what are you doing?

A little trick shooting. Two ball, one rail.

Side pocket.

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.

Well, we're right back where we started again.

There might be a chance.

There'll be about 10 minutes between the end of George's

competition and the awards presentation.

And we can use that time and the information Theo gave us concerning the detonator.

It just might work.

Lara, you're gonna have to get to your Astro Sled and be ready to roll.

But don't let Alrick or Carl see you.

Right.

Tweaky, tell Jorix to go directly to the Astro Sled

as soon as he finishes his competition, not before.

Gotcha, Buck.

Lara, Jorix will be in the Astro Sled with you.

I'll pick you up at the halfway point just beyond the force field course.

We'll race for the Stargate and 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 cracking.

Good luck, woman.

Oh, thank God you're there.

Indeed I am.

To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?

Well, 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 a plot against you,

Deputy. Um, shouldn't I come to your quarters?

No.

Where are you now?

Compound 7A, Unit 4.

Wait for me. I'll be there in 30 minutes.

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.

We need all set with Jorex, Buck.

Good shot by Jorak's lead from Moserio.

Well done.

Report to my quarters immediately following the ceremony.

We have things to discuss.

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' quarters.

Oh.

She's passing the time.

Good. Perhaps we can do the same.

Perhaps.

Now preparing for launching in Astro Sled Shoot B,

the reigning intergalactic champion, Lara Tizian.

Lara's going to be taking off in a few seconds.

Where's Wilma with that detonator?

Lara Tizian has launched her Astro Sled and is approaching the first

Buck, I couldn't get the detonator. We've got to stop Lara and Jorix.

That's impossible. They've already taken off.

But Alaric's going to 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 Astro Sled.

Wilma, we don't have many alternatives.

Oh, where do you think you're going?

Why, you need a co-pilot to chart the course.

And someone to monitor the detonator pulse.

And I'm not staying alone.

Congratulations, Deputy Minister.

All those areas rejoicing with Jorex's victory.

Thank you, my satrap.

They'll be making the awards soon, and then... In an unusual development,

Jorik Sleet of Luzeria, 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 Sleet?

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.

In another unusual development...

Our remote monitors have determined that the Astrosled

piloted by Lara Tizian is carrying a second passenger.

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 Astro Sled.

Jorex Leet has escaped.

Then kill him.

Now.

It is done, my Satrap.

Sensors register an explosion.

The zeta waves from the detonator will reach him shortly, just a few seconds.

Captain Rogers, I have a reading. The disharmonizer has been activated.

My calculations indicate we have approximately

29.430 seconds to reach the Astro Sled.

Entering curve 33G, 77 degrees right, 82 degrees left.

24.2 seconds.

A starfighter has entered the Astroslalom course and

seems to be racing in pursuit of the Tizian sled.

Fifteen point seven seconds. There.

We don't have time to transfer them.

The astro stud doesn't have stargate capability.

We'll have to try to catch up with them on the straightaway

and then tractor them through the stargate.

11.3 seconds. Time sure flies.

Watch out, Buck. The tangent on that curve is nearly 80 degrees.

If they succeed in saving Jorek's fleet in front of the entire galaxy...

We're almost close enough.

Hit the tractor beam. 5.9 seconds. Give me a break.

What do you mean, close?

We had a half second to spare, maybe more.

You have failed in your mission, Deputy Minister.

You know your duty.

It's beautiful.

Yes, we rushed them over just as soon as it came for Michael's.

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, and 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.

Well, that reminds me, Buck, someone was looking for you, a man from UBC.

You know, the Holovid network?

What for?

Well, 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.

And what did you say?

Oh, well, I know what a great athlete you are.

Well, Ma.

But I figured one Olympiad in a lifetime is enough sports for anyone, even you.

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