"Jorex and I want to defect to Earth:" "[Narrator] Buck runs a race against time and death: : :" "To help an Olympic star and the girl he loves escape from a life of slavery:" " What is it?" " Leave me alone:" " What's wrong?" " No!" "Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's brain:" " He's a walking bomb:" " [Loud Explosion]" "Kill him: : :" "Now:" "[Man Narrating] The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes:" "In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William "Buck'"Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life-support systems: : :" "And returns Buck Rogers to Earth: : :" "500 years later:" "[Chattering]" "[Man On P:" "A:, Indistinct]" "Good morning and welcome to the 2492 Interplanetary Olympic Games:" "We're here on the lovely planet Mykos in the Hypernia system, and with me is Antonious Daven, better known as Mr: 28:" "A man who is always going someplace in a hurry... in a fast hovercraft and with some pretty fast company:" "And on my fast feet:" "[Chuckles]" "And I might add too, the fastest in the galaxy:" "What is your strategy for the games, Antonious?" "Who needs strategy?" "We're just gonna do what we always do, run fast:" "[Chuckles] Sounds good to me:" "We're talking with Matt Brine, gold medal winner in the..." "Hey:" "Wait a minute, man:" "This is my interview:" "I'm the star here:" "The gold medal winner in the horizontal..." "How are you doing?" "Well, what a surprise:" "We've just been joined by a man known throughout the galaxy..." "That's the universe:" "A man who won three medals in last year's Olympiad:" "Two golds and a silver:" "Holl Headedson from Simpian:" "Remember, that's two golds and a silver:" "I'm the favorite:" "And that's nothing compared to what I'm going to do this time:" "Are we still shooting?" "[Applause]" "And here we have a sonic boxer:" "Are you kidding?" "They're big:" "A runner then?" "Tumbler?" "A gymnast of some kind?" "Well, what is your event?" "The gravity pull:" "A weight lifter:" "But why are you jumping rope?" "Why not?" "It's easier than pulling weights:" "They're heavy:" "[Short Chuckle] Makes sense:" "[Man On P:" "A:] Practice sessions for the 2492 Olympic Games have concluded:" "All athletes are to report to their sleeping chambers:" "[High-pitched Tone]" "Jorex?" "Lara, it's been so long:" "Oh, Jorex:" "I was so afraid that I was never going to see you again:" "We've heard about such terrible things happening on Loziria:" "And I thought..." "[Crying]" "No:" "They won't hurt me:" "Not yet, anyway:" "The Satrap needs my gold medal in the games:" "And after the games?" "After the games, we'll be gone: : :" "To a place where no one will ever find us:" "[Quietly] Oh, Jorex:" "How?" "I don't know:" "But there must be a way:" "Now, we can't meet here again:" "My quarters?" "Tomorrow, after morning practice:" "Lara, we will escape:" "Believe me:" "I do:" "I love you:" "I love you too:" "The symbol of the Olympic Games in my century:" "I've been asked to present it to the Olympic Committee on Mykos before the games begin:" "That's really quite an honor, Buck:" "The Olympiad has been a noble concept for thousands of years:" "It should really be quite exciting:" "It'll make a great vacation, especially since you love sports:" "[Chirping] All ready to go, Buck:" "All right:" "I think it oughta be a lot of fun:" "Why don't you come along, Wilma?" "I'd love to, but I've got a Centaurans meeting on Wednesday, a Security Council dance Thursday night and a Directorate caucus on Friday:" " Well, don't say I didn't ask:" " [Laughs]" "With your presentation and Dr:" "Theopolis representing the Directorate, we'll probably be glued to the holovision:" "Of course, and it'll be just like being there: : :" "Maybe better:" "Well, there's nothing better than being at the Olympics, except maybe the opening of the World Series:" "[Both Laugh Halfheartedly]" "Hmm:" "Well, let's hit the road, Twiki:" "Take good care of the place while I'm gone, will ya?" "Have fun, Buck:" "[Chirping] There it is:" "Jorex, you should go:" "If they find that you're missing..." "I don't care:" "I'm tired of taking orders from Alaric and the rest of those idiots:" " How dare you:" " You are forbidden to enter these quarters:" " You've been warned:" " You are forbidden to enter these quarters:" "Lara, don't:" "And if you don't..." "It won't do any good:" "I'm ready to go:" "You'll forgive the interruption:" "[Man On P:" "A:, Indistinct]" "Please check in with the starter:" "[Audience Cheering]" "[Man On P:" "A:] Has just set a new galactic record in the 40-kilometer steeple chase: : :" "With a time of two hours, 21 minutes:" "[Continues, Indistinct]" "The Olympics have sure changed since my time, Twiki:" "Used to be thousands of people jammed the stadium:" "Now this:" "[People Cheering]" "[Chirping] Well, it sounds like a crowd:" "[Theo] Those responder units broadcast millions of voices: : :" "From hundreds of planets all over the galaxy:" "[Buck] Yeah:" "It's still not the same:" "[Theo] That's Jorex Leet from Loziria:" "He's the vertical leap gold medal champion from the last Olympics:" "I've seen some high-jumping in my time, but that's something else:" "Let's take a closer look:" "Hiya:" "[Clears Throat] My name's Buck Rogers:" "I've been watching you jump:" "You guys really get up there, don't ya?" "In my day, a jump of eight, eight and a half feet was considered pretty good:" "You guys must go over 20 feet:" "Members of the Lozirian team are not allowed to speak to outworlders:" " [Man On P:" "A:] The Itheria gymnasts..." " What's the matter?" " [Continues, Indistinct]" " What is it?" " Leave me alone:" " Well, what's wrong?" "Maybe..." "Go!" "Now:" "[Breathing Heavily]" "Go:!" "The one talking toJorex Leet, who is he?" "He is Captain Buck Rogers, a Terran:" "I want to know exactly what he's doing here and why he is talking to him:" "Yes, sir:" "We cannot be too careful:" "The Satrap himself contacted me this morning:" "His orders were very, very clear:" "I am to ensure the victory ofJorex Leet, no matter what the cost:" "Nothing and no one is going to stop me:" "Hello:" "I'm Lara Tizian:" "The astrosled champion:" "Well, it's a real pleasure:" "My name is..." " Captain Buck Rogers of New Chicago:" " That's right:" "How did you know?" "I saw you presenting the flag to the Olympic Committee today:" "It was a very moving gesture:" "Thank you:" "So now what?" "Just enjoying the sights:" "May I suggest you enjoy them with me, Captain Rogers?" "I was just about to test-drive my astrosled through the course:" " The view is wonderful:" " Sounds great:" "Stay out of trouble, Twiki:" "[Chirping] Okay, Buck:" "This way:" "[Chirps] Can't see the forest for the knees around here:" "Why don't you watch where you're going, short stuff?" "Why don't you pick on somebody your own size?" "Because there's no one around here my own size:" "But you might be:" "Yeah, I plan to tomorrow night:" "Tomorrow night, you're going to be kissing canvas, friend:" "[Chirps] Uh, don't let me come between you guys:" "So, let's go right over here:" "She's a beauty, isn't she?" "I'm very proud of her:" "Careful:" "Go this way:" "Come right around the front:" "You're going to watch your step:" "Step on the power lifter:" "And, uh, after you:" "Sure:" "You can just give me a hand in:" "Sure:" "There:" "[Lock Hisses] Ready?" "Ready as I'll ever be:" "[Engine Powers Up]" "This reminds me of the bobsled event back in my time:" "Bobsled?" "Yeah:" "It was basically the same principal as astrosledding, just instead of sliding through ice curves, you slide through force fields:" "Force fields, Captain Rogers, which you can't see:" "You have to feel your way through them: [Sighs]" "And if you run into one straight on, it can very messy:" "Oh, I can imagine:" "As a matter of fact, Captain Rogers, why don't you try it yourself?" "Go ahead:" "The next three are yours:" "Take over:" "Wait a minute:" "I don't have a license to drive one of these things:" "[Lara] Easy:" "Easy, easy:" "Just feel your way through it:" "Oh, yeah:" "That was a tricky one there:" "Coming up is where you'll get your speed:" "Uh-huh:" "Mmm:" "Has some surprises in this thing, doesn't it?" "Absolutely:" "Very well done, Captain Rogers:" "You know, I think we might make an astrosledder out of you yet:" "You mean that's it?" "I was just getting the hang of it:" "Well, we're through with the course, but I thought we might pull into orbit and take in the view of Mykos:" "All right?" "Sounds fine to me:" "I'll drive:" "Our agent informs us that Captain Rogers is here by invitation of the Olympic Committee:" "An honored guest, it seems:" "That's very interesting:" "That makes it necessary to examine the motives of this Tizian woman more closely:" "Shejust took Captain Rogers up in her astrosled:" "Have a vid-sensor concealed in her room immediately:" "You know, this really isn't like me:" "Oh?" "Being so forward:" "I hope it doesn't embarrass you:" "No, not at all:" "The view's beautiful:" "The company's charming:" "Buck:" "May I call you that?" "Certainly:" "[Sighs] Buck, you are a very attractive man:" "Well, thank you:" "You're a very beautiful woman:" "You have a very kind face:" "It's very sensitive:" "And I may be wrong, but I trusted you from the moment I first saw you in the stadium:" "I knew that you were someone that I could talk to: : :" "And be comfortable with:" "I'm glad you feel that way:" "[Shaky Breath] Are you all right?" "Yes:" "It's just so very nice to be here with you:" "It feels very safe:" "Lara, why did you bring me up here?" "Because I need to talk to somebody:" "What is it?" "What's wrong?" "Oh, Buck, you've got to help me:" "Please, help me:" "[Sobbing]" "Jorex and I first met at the Olympiad on Ramu:" "Then we fell in love:" "Please:" "But, afterwards, they forced him to return to Loziria:" "So, now the only time we see each other is at the different intergalactic games:" "Buck, we still love each other very much, and we want to be together:" "But an Alpha likeJorex is not allowed to marry an alien: : :" "Like me:" "And now they're starting to useJorex as a symbol in their political struggles:" "If he doesn't perform for them, the Satrap will have him executed:" "Why doesn't he try to escape?" "He's bound to have many chances:" " They have him watched constantly:" "That and the disharmonizer:" " The what?" "Every Lozirian Alpha is implanted with a microscopic molecular disharmonizer in their brain:" "And Alaric controls the impulse that activates Jorex's:" " The headaches:" " Yes:" "Whenever Alaric thinks thatJorex needs a reminder of who his master is, he hurts him:" "Buck, Jorex and I want to defect: : :" " To Earth:" " There is a plan:" "[Buck] It could be very dangerous:" "[Lara] But there have been other defections that have succeeded:" "Then Jorex can do it too, with your help:" "But he's going to try, Buck, even without it:" "All right:" "I'll see what I can do:" "First priority is to get this cleared through the Directorate:" "Then we've got to figure out a way to get both you and Jorex out ofhere:" "Buck:" "Thank you:" "Jorex Leet wouldn't dare try to escape:" "But with Rogers's help, you heard what he said:" "Forget what he said:" "Lara Tizian's life is our guarantee that Leet will do precisely what I tell him to:" "Now, bring her to me:" "Buck, the Lozirian Satrap will stop at nothing to maintain his supremacy:" "Jorex's defection, it won't be an easy matter:" "Yes, but can you offer him asylum on Earth?" "We're always open to political refugees:" "You'll have our full support:" "Great:" "That's all I needed to know:" "Rogers out:" "Do you remember that Lozirian expatriate we took in last year?" "Zogan, the athlete:" "Yes:" "I'm going to get him in here:" "He might have some information that could help Buck:" "[Whirring] Careful:" "They'll never escape:" "The odds are too great:" " You did:" " Yes:" "But you've got to understand that Jorex is virtually a political prisoner:" "The Satrap will do anything to keep from losing his control over him:" "Even kill him:" "Zogan, whatever our opinions," "Jorex and Lara Tizian are going to try to defect, and we want to help them:" "Now, can you think of anything helpful, uh, a weakness anywhere?" "[Exhales] Lozirians are careful:" "Methodical:" "They have to be:" "The penalties for making a mistake are too severe:" "Probably Alaric's sole weakness is an area that doesn't even matter:" " And what's that?" " He's known to have a crippling weakness for women of all persuasions:" "He uses exos to win them and keep them under his spell:" "What is exos?" "It's a powerful Lozirian chemosteroid:" "Our athletes have used it for centuries to help build physical development:" "Coincidentally, it's been known to have a rather persuasive effect on females:" "Well, how can that help us?" "I'm not sure:" "But since Alaric controls Jorex's disharmonizer, it's absolutely essential to get to him if any escape plan's gonna work:" "Getting Jorex out alive isn't going to be easy, Doctor:" "No, it doesn't appear so:" "I wanna go to Mykos:" "I wanna be there in case Buck needs any help:" "Well, you certainly have my permission:" "Prepare to leave immediately:" "[Man On P:" "A:] And a new course record of 24:28 seconds:" "The Directorate has offered to giveJorex any help they can, including asylum on Earth:" " Buck, that's wonderful:" " Have you had a chance to speak to him about all this?" "I haven't been able to get near him since yesterday:" "The Tizian woman's surprise is ready?" "Oh, yes, sir:" "Fine:" "Now we must create an interesting diversion for Captain Buck Rogers:" "A boxing lesson:" "Mm-hmm:" "We need to find out exactly what his schedule is:" "That's not going to be easy with Alaric watching him all the time:" "We'll come up with something:" "[No Audible Dialogue]" " When's your race?" " My race:" "Right after the vertical distance leap:" "Hmm:" "All we have to do is find a way to getJorex to your sled:" "If the timing is right, I can rendezvous with the two of you on the other side of the force field course:" "Now get something straight, Rogers:" "You don't talk to me, you don't talk to her either:" "You understand?" "Jorex, please:" " You're making a mistake:" " There's no mistake about what's going on here:" "I can see it clear across the stadium:" "Get your hands off of me!" "Keep clear, Jorex:" "We're going to give Buck Rogers a sonic boxing lesson:" "I'll give my own lessons:" "Please, gentlemen:" "Don't fight over me:" "I can't stand violence:" " Hate to see a man outnumbered:" " That makes two of us:" "[Chirping] Three of us:" "Now, I think we should talk:" "I couldn't agree with you more:" "Get the woman as quickly as possible:" "Yes, sir:" "Colonel Deering:" "I told you the Satrap was desperate to keepJorex under his control:" " I didn't realize how desperate he was:" " What do you mean?" "I've learned that they're prepared to kill him rather than see him escape:" "Alaric has made a special modification in Jorex's disharmonizer:" "He now has the capability of destroying the subcellular atomic bonds in Jorex's brain:" "He can reduceJorex... and anyone within a half-kilometer radius..." "to space dust:" "In other words, Dr:" "Huer, Jorex has become a living bomb:" "[Door Beeps]" "Well, hello:" "[Whirring]" "I'm afraid I didn't order anything:" "Please accept this gift from an admirer:" "Oh:" "What a lovely fragrance:" " Is it from Jorex?" " It is not from Jorex:" "Excuse me:" "[Chirping] Road hog:" "She's not answering:" "That's strange:" "It certainly is:" "Ms:" "Tizian knew we were coming over to discuss Jorex's defection:" "Something's wrong:" "Twiki, do your stuff:" "[Beeping] Very good, Twiki:" "[Chirping] Yecch!" "The odor is zemdon, a powerful anesthetic used exclusively on Loziria:" "Alaric's found out about the defection:" "He's got Lara:" "Come on, Twiki:" "It's done, Deputy Minister:" "Thank you:" "Wilma, what are you doing here?" "Hi, Buck:" "Dr:" "Huer and I spoke with Eric Zogan, the Lozirian defector that's living on Earth:" "He told us thatJorex has a brain implant:" "Yeah:" "The molecular disharmonizer:" "Most of the Lozirians have them:" "Yes, but his has been modified to blow him and everyone around him to pieces:" "He's a walking bomb:" "When it rains, it pours:" "[Sighs]" "Alaric has kidnapped Lara Tizian:" "Now this:" "Jorex knows Alaric:" "Maybe he can come up with some kind of a clue as to where he's hiding her:" "It's a good idea:" "It's worth a try:" "[Chirping] What about the bomb?" "We have to deactivate that detonator without Alaric knowing:" "If we could deactivate it or just take it, what difference does it make if he knows that we've done it?" "A very big difference:" "If he finds out we've deactivated it or taken it, he'll surround Jorex with a hundred people..." "we'll never get him out of here:" "Well, if you can tell me how to find Alaric, I think I've got an idea on how to get the detonator:" "Well, he carries it on his body:" "How are you going to get that close?" "Well, Dr:" "Huer and I had a very interesting discussion with Zogan about Alaric:" "This is what we came up with:" "Who are you?" "What are you doing here?" "Well, everybody's been talking about the Lozirian exos, and... well, I just thought that I..." "You're Caruthian:" "You've been enlisted to entertain at the Olympiad, correct?" "Uh-huh:" "You've heard of the infamous Lozirian exos?" "Please, don't turn me in to the authorities:" "Perhaps we could make, uh, some other kind of arrangements?" "Perhaps:" "[Sighs]" "You will remember nothing but that you had the time of your life:" "Buck, we've got to find her:" "Alaric knows we've discovered Lara's missing:" "He's going to be watching every move you make:" "If you make one wrong move..." "I'm going to try to find her, but I'm going to need your help:" "Well, of course:" "Where does Alaric go on Mykos?" "You know, bars, restaurants, spas?" "No:" "He has an apartment in the recreation complex:" "The Omega Suite:" "It's on the second level:" "Nobody there asks any questions:" "Then that's where I'm gonna go look for her:" "Jorex, I understand how you feel:" "But, please, don't try to help Lara now:" "Understand?" "Yeah:" "[Theo] I advise extreme caution, Twiki:" " What do your scans indicate, Theo?" " A relatively simple transmitting device: : :" "That utilizes low-frequency zeta waves:" "The speed of these waves is approximately five times the speed of sound, or about 1,660 meters per second:" "[Chirping] Something's giving:" "[High-pitched Tone]" " What is it?" " The detonator is equipped with a safeguard system: : :" "Designed to destroy the detonator and Jorex if it is tampered with:" "The sound is a first-stage warning:" "Then we can't deactivate it?" "I'm afraid that is impossible:" "Then I've got to take it back toJorex before he wakes up:" " He can't know that it's gone:" " [Chirping] Stuck again:" "[Theo] Colonel Deering, we may have failed to neutralize the detonator, but my sensors indicate a useful solution for later on:" " What is that?" " The zeta waves are incapable: : :" "Of penetrating the stargate configuration:" "Since they travel at relatively slow speeds, ifJorex could get through the stargate..." "Before Alaric realizes that he's missing and activates the detonator," " the pulse would never reach him:" " Precisely, Colonel:" "Well, I'll be taking the detonator back:" "I shouldn't be gone longer than half an hour:" "[Man On P:" "A:] In the sonic boxing pit, moving into the second round, eliminations are Hollin Roberts from Reza 2 and Lex Bodin from Centaur 5:" "Lara:" "Buck, how'd you find me?" "Never mind that:" "I've got to get you out of here:" "[Beeps, Whirs]" "Come on:" "We haven't much time:" "Thank you for coming, Captain Rogers:" "We were planning on you joining our party:" "I've even brought you some more presents:" "You see this?" "It's an authentic Lozirian ice cloud:" "As heat rises, so cold descends:" "This entire room, including both of you, will be the temperature of deep space in a matter of minutes:" "Enjoy it:" "It's a once-in-a lifetime experience:" "I've heard of people being put on ice before, but this is ridiculous:" "Buck, I'm so cold:" "Yeah, the temperature must be below freezing in here already:" "[Shivering]" "What are you looking for?" "A mirror:" "Let me have your necklace:" "[Whimpers]" "[Shivering] Buck, it's getting colder:" " Almost got it:" " Buck, what are you doing?" "A little trick shooting:" "Two ball, one rail:" "Side pocket:" "[Lara Gasps]" "[Door Beeps]" " What are you doing here?" " Well, the minister called me to his room:" "Oh, another one:" "Go:" "He's not as pleasant when he awakens:" "I was counting on neutralizing that detonator:" "It was essential:" "We're right back where we started again:" "There might be a chance:" "There'll be about 10 minutes between the end ofJorex's competition and the awards presentation:" "We can use that time: : :" "And the information Theo gave us concerning the detonator:" "It just might work:" "Lara, you're going to have to get to your astrosled and be ready to roll:" " But don't let Alaric or Karl see you:" " Right:" "Twiki, tellJorex to go directly to the astrosled: : :" "As soon as he finishes his competition, not before:" "[Chirping] Gotcha, Buck:" "Lara, Jorex will be in the astrosled with you:" "I'll pick you up at the halfway point just beyond the force field course:" "We'll race for the stargate in the starfighter:" "You want me to get the detonator back, don't you?" "Yeah:" "Only this time it doesn't matter if Alaric finds out:" " Is everyone clear on their assignments?" " I'm wondering if I might be of some assistance:" "What do you have in mind, Theo?" "My internal receivers allow me to monitor the zeta wave pulses from the detonator:" "The moment Alaric activates it, I will be aware of it:" "All right, Theo:" "I only hope it doesn't become necessary:" "Let's get crackin':" "Good luck, Wilma:" "[Door Slides Closed]" " Oh, thank God you're there:" " Indeed I am:" "To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?" "Well, um, I was in the rec compound this afternoon: : :" "After leaving your quarters, and I overheard something that I think you should know about:" " Tell me what you heard:" " Oh, no:" "Not over the vid-phone:" "It has something to do with the plot against you, Deputy:" "Um, shouldn't I come to your quarters?" " No:" "Where are you now?" " Compound Seven-A, Unit 4:" "Wait for me:" "I'll be there in 30 minutes:" "[Man On P:" "A:] The gymnasts from Remas 1 are about to begin their floor exercises:" "[No Audible Dialogue] [Man On P:" "A:] The 15-kilometer run is about to begin:" "I'm going to the stadium floor to watch Jorex's competition:" "You go to the woman, stay with her until I arrive:" "It's imperative that I talk to her:" "[Door Beeps]" "[Chirping] All set with Jorex, Buck:" "[Crowd Cheering]" "[Cheering Intensifies]" "[Man On P:" "A:] NowJorex Leet from Loziria:" "The winner, Jorex Leet:" "The vertical leap intergalactic champion:" "Well done:" "Report to my quarters immediately following the ceremony:" "We have things to discuss:" "[Man On P:" "A:, Indistinct]" "[Door Buzzes]" "[Clears Throat, Exhales]" "Well, hello, my dear:" "Where's the deputy?" "He'll be here shortly:" "But where did he go?" "It's very important that I find him:" "Where he went is no concern of yours:" "Sit:" "What's your hurry?" "Well, I have other appointments:" "They can wait:" "Perhaps you can tell me what you're doing in Captain Rogers's quarters?" "Oh:" "Just passing the time:" "Hmm:" "Good:" "Perhaps we can do the same:" "Perhaps:" "[Man On P:" "A:] Now preparing for launching in astrosled chute "B, '"" "the reigning intergalactic champion, Lara Tizian:" "Lara's going to be taking off in a few seconds:" "Where's Wilma with that detonator?" "[Man On P:" "A:] Lara Tizian has launched her astrosled and is approaching the first force field:" "Buck, I couldn't get the detonator:" "We've gotta stop Lara and Jorex:" "That's impossible:" "They've already taken off:" "But Alaric's gonna discover what happened any minute:" "Well, we'll just have to get to them before the pulse does:" "Buck, you can't fly the starfighter through the force fields:" "It's too big:" "If it hits one of them..." "Look, I've already been through the course once with Lara:" " That was with the astrosled:" " Wilma, we don't have many alternatives:" "[Exhales] Whoa:" "Where do you think you're going?" " Well, you need a copilot to chart the course:" " And someone to monitor the detonator pulse:" "[Chirping] And I'm not staying alone:" "Congratulations, Deputy Minister:" "All Loziria is rejoicing with Jorex's victory:" "Thank you, my Satrap:" "They'll be making the awards soon and then..." "[Man On P:" "A:] In an unusual development, Jorex Leet of Loziria, the winner of the gold medal in the vertical leap competition, has not appeared to receive his medal:" "Officials are searching the stadium in an attempt to find him:" "What is the meaning of this, Alaric?" "Where is Leet?" "He is in the stadium, my Satrap:" "He's probably refreshing himself before accepting the medal:" "It is your responsibility to ensure his presence:" "Our people must see him receiving the medal:" "Find him:" "[Man On P:" "A:] In another unusual development, our remote monitors have determined: : :" "That the astrosled piloted by Lara Tizian is carrying a second passenger:" "Tizian?" "The identity of this person: : :" "Has not yet been determined:" "Deputy Minister, I trust you're clearing up this unfortunate misunderstanding:" " Yes, my Satrap:" "Of course:" " Where is Jorex Leet?" "Satrap, I can assure you..." "Deputy Minister, Jorex Leet has escaped on the Tizian astrosled:" "Jorex Leet has escaped:" "Then kill him: : :" "Now:" "It is done, my Satrap:" "Why do not my sensors register an explosion?" "The zeta waves from the detonator will reach him shortly:" "Just a few seconds:" "[High-pitched Tone]" "Captain Rogers, I have a reading:" "The disharmonizer has been activated:" "My calculations indicate we have approximately: : :" "29:43 seconds to reach the astrosled:" "Entering curve 33-G:" "Seventy-seven degrees right, 82 degrees left:" "24:2 seconds:" "[Man On P:" "A:] A starfighter has entered the astroslalom course: : :" "And seems to be racing in pursuit of the Tizian sled:" "15:7 seconds:" "There:" "[Wilma] We don't have time to transfer them:" "The astrosled doesn't have stargate capability:" "We'll have to try to catch up with them on the straightaway, then tractor them to the stargate:" " [Theo] 11:3 seconds:" " [Chirping] Time sure flies:" "Watch out, Buck:" "The tangent on that curve is nearly 80 degrees:" "If they succeed in saving Jorex Leet in front of the entire galaxy... 7:9 seconds:" " We're almost close enough:" "Hit the tractor beam:" " 5:9 seconds:" "[Chirping] Give me a break:" "2:1 seconds:" " [Twiki] That was close:" " What do you mean, close?" "We had a half-second to spare:" "Maybe more:" "You have failed in your mission, Deputy Minister:" " [Clicks Off]" " You know your duty:" "[Wilma] It's beautiful:" "Yes, we rushed it overjust as soon as it came from Mykos:" "It's well-deserved too:" "I mean, I've seen some high jumpers in my time, but you are a high jumper:" "I am so proud of you:" "I still can't believe we're here:" " We'll never be able to thank you enough:" " Thank Buck:" "He had to see the Olympiad in person:" "[Chuckles]" "That reminds me, Buck:" "Someone was looking for you:" "A man from U:" "B:" "C:" " You know, the Holovid Network?" " What for?" "Well, um, they saw you on the Olympiad broadcast: : :" "And thought you would be perfect to cover the Equinox Exercises in New Phoenix:" "He asked if you'd be interested:" "[Buck] And what did you say?" "Oh, well, I know what a great athlete you are:" "Wilma:" "But I figured one Olympiad in a lifetime is enough sports for anyone: : :" "Even you:" " Good thinking:" " [Chuckle]"