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[[ | [[Image:Battle of Galactica art.jpg|thumb|Promotional art used in a program guide for Universal Studios.]] | ||
'''''Battle of Galactica''''' was a theme park ride at [[Universal Studios|Universal Studios Hollywood]]. It debuted on June 9, 1979 and was popular enough that it lasted until 1992. The ride lasted only 2 minutes and 45 seconds. | '''''Battle of Galactica''''' was a theme park ride at [[Universal Studios|Universal Studios Hollywood]]. It debuted on June 9, 1979 and was popular enough that it lasted until 1992. The ride lasted only 2 minutes and 45 seconds. | ||
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== Story == | == Story == | ||
[[ | The ride begins with a bewildered tour guide happening across a huge space ship blocking the road. Off to the driver's left, the tour comes across a tank manned by two [[Cylon (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]]s. | ||
The Cylon driver of the tank instructs the driver to halt: "Halt foolish humans, you have blundered into a Cylon battle zone. You are now our prisoner. Do not attempt to escape or we will blast you!" | |||
The Cylon driver of the tank instructs the driver to halt: "Halt | |||
When the driver objects, the gunner of the tank fires a warning shot across the bow of the tram at a nearby rock. The Centurion driver instructs the tram to "Move!" | When the driver objects, the gunner of the tank fires a warning shot across the bow of the tram at a nearby rock. The Centurion driver instructs the tram to "Move!" | ||
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Entering into the command center of the battle cruiser, a Centurion presents the prisoners to [[Imperious Leader]], informing them that "strange looking Earth creatures" have been captured while "attempting a sneak attack on our battleship." The Centurion further notes that, "Their general is called Tour Guide." | Entering into the command center of the battle cruiser, a Centurion presents the prisoners to [[Imperious Leader]], informing them that "strange looking Earth creatures" have been captured while "attempting a sneak attack on our battleship." The Centurion further notes that, "Their general is called Tour Guide." | ||
The Tour Guide objects, but is silenced by Imperious Leader: "Silence foolish | The Tour Guide objects, but is silenced by Imperious Leader: "Silence foolish mortal, your fate is sealed..." Imperious Leader instructs his Centurions to prepare for departure, fearing further sneak attacks by humans. | ||
However, this is thwarted by a lone Colonial [[Warrior]], who arrives on behalf of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man]] and begins firing at Cylons. During the fight, the Warrior blasts another large door open and tells the humans to escape: "Get out of here! I'll be all right!" | Imperious Leader notes that the humans would make good morsels for their [[Ovion]] allies. However, this is thwarted by a lone Colonial [[Warrior]], who arrives on behalf of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man]] and begins firing at Cylons. During the fight, the Warrior blasts another large door open and tells the humans to escape: "Get out of here! I'll be all right!" | ||
The not-General Tour Guide continues their narration following their escape: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just survived the ''Battle of Galactica'', inspired by the television series, '' | The not-General Tour Guide continues their narration following their escape: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just survived the ''Battle of Galactica'', inspired by the television series, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]''." <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/wp/studios/universal-studios-hollywood/theme-park/attractions/the-studio-tour/past-studio-tour/battle-of-galactica/|title=TheStudioTour.com: "Battle of Galactica"|date=|accessdate=23 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Constructed upon the site of the short-lived "Rockslide" attraction, ''Battle of Galactica'' was conceived as a response to the massive initial success of | Constructed upon the site of the short-lived "Rockslide" attraction, ''Battle of Galactica'' was conceived as a response to the massive initial success of [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]. As prelude to the ride, Cylon Centurions and Colonial Warriors would mingle amongst the Universal Studios Hollywood guests beginning in 1978, as members of the "Streetmosphere."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/streetmosphere/cylon.php|title=TheStudioTour.com: Past Streetmosphere - Cylon (Battlestar Galactica) 1978 - 1992 | ||
|date=|accessdate=23 August 2019}}</ref> | |date=|accessdate=23 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
The ride debuted on June 9, 1979 and lasted until 1992, where it was demolished and replaced with the foundations of the ''[[w:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]'' ride, until that too became replaced by ''[[w:The Simpsons|The Simpsons]]'' building. | The ride debuted on June 9, 1979 and lasted until 1992, where it was demolished and replaced with the foundations of the ''[[w:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]'' ride, until that too became replaced by ''[[w:The Simpsons|The Simpsons]]'' building. | ||
== Promotion == | == Promotion == | ||
[[File:The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Back.jpg|thumb|Back of an unused concert ticket for [[w:The Beach Boys|The Beach Boys]], circa 4 June 1979, featuring a monochromatic print ad and depiction for the | [[File:The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Back.jpg|thumb|Back of an unused concert ticket for [[w:The Beach Boys|The Beach Boys]], circa 4 June 1979, featuring a monochromatic print ad and depiction for the ride.]] | ||
Leading up to the debut of the ride, a series of commercials featuring Cylon Centurions, an Imperious Leader (voiced by [[Lennie Weinrib]]), and even one alien depicted from "[[Saga of a Star World]]"'s [[Carillon]] [[chancery]] were aired. (See: [[#Related Videos|"Related Videos"]].) | Leading up to the debut of the ride, a series of commercials featuring Cylon Centurions, an Imperious Leader (voiced by [[Lennie Weinrib]]), and even one alien depicted from "[[Saga of a Star World]]"'s [[Carillon]] [[chancery]] were aired. (See: [[#Related Videos|"Related Videos"]].) | ||
In addition, promotion for the | In addition, promotion for the ride was executed via print media, including the back side of movie ticket stubs issued by the [[w:Universal Amphitheatre|Universal Amphitheatre]]. | ||
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== Related Imagery == | |||
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The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Front.jpg|Front of an unused [[w:Universal Amphitheatre|Universal Amphitheatre]] ticket for a June 1979 [[w:The Beach Boys|The Beach Boys]] performance, the back side to which features an advertisement for the ride. | The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Front.jpg|Front of an unused [[w:Universal Amphitheatre|Universal Amphitheatre]] ticket for a June 1979 [[w:The Beach Boys|The Beach Boys]] performance, the back side to which features an advertisement for the ride. | ||
The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Back.jpg|Back of an unused [[w:Universal Amphitheatre|Universal Amphitheatre]] ticket featuring an advertisement for the ride, circa 1979. | The Beach Boys - Universal Amphitheatre Ticket - Back.jpg|Back of an unused [[w:Universal Amphitheatre|Universal Amphitheatre]] ticket featuring an advertisement for the ride, circa 1979. | ||
Imperious Leader - Battle of Galactica ride.jpg|Imperious Leader from ''Battle of Galactica''. | Imperious Leader - Battle of Galactica ride.jpg|Imperious Leader from ''Battle of Galactica''. | ||
The Tall Ugly - Battle of Galactica ride.jpg|"The Tall Ugly," an original alien from Battle of Galactica. | The Tall Ugly - Battle of Galactica ride.jpg|"The Tall Ugly," an original alien from Battle of Galactica. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: A to Z]] | [[Category: A to Z]] | ||
[[Category: Attractions]] | [[Category: Attractions]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||