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== Story == | == Story == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Battle of Galactica art.jpg|thumb|Promotional art used in a program guide for Universal Studios.]] | ||
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 | 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 | 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!" | ||
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> | ||
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Various pieces of concept art were commissioned to assist the developers envision and execute upon the vision of the attraction. | Various pieces of concept art were commissioned to assist the developers envision and execute upon the vision of the attraction. | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
Battle of Galactica - Concept Art.jpg|A black and white artistic depiction of the tram entering the gaping maw of the landed "Cylon battle cruiser" from the street, and the Cylon tanker "shooting" a rock. Artwork by Gary Meyers.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.byyourcommand.net/cylongallery/displayimage.php?album=4673&pid=71834#top_display_media|title=ByYourCommand.net: ''Battle of Galactica'' Building Concept Art|date=|accessdate=25 August 2019}}</ref> | Battle of Galactica - Concept Art.jpg|A black and white artistic depiction of the tram entering the gaping maw of the landed "Cylon battle cruiser" from the street, and the Cylon tanker "shooting" a rock. Artwork by Gary Meyers.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.byyourcommand.net/cylongallery/displayimage.php?album=4673&pid=71834#top_display_media|title=ByYourCommand.net: ''Battle of Galactica'' Building Concept Art|date=|accessdate=25 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
BOG Building Promo Artwork 1.jpg|Artwork depicting the [[Cylon battle cruiser]] that, having landed on [[Earth]], is discovered by the tourists on the [[Universal Studios Tour]]'s [[Glamtram]]. <br/>The tram drives into the open maw of the ship. Absent is the [[Cylon tank]] that would force the tour guide to make that decision. | BOG Building Promo Artwork 1.jpg|Artwork depicting the [[Cylon battle cruiser]] that, having landed on [[Earth]], is discovered by the tourists on the [[Universal Studios Tour]]'s [[Glamtram]]. <br/>The tram drives into the open maw of the ship. Absent is the [[Cylon tank]] that would force the tour guide to make that decision. | ||
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Promotion for the attraction continued into the 1980s with newsprint advertisements, as well as clips from the actual ride interspersed in commercials promoting the [[w:Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]]. | Promotion for the attraction continued into the 1980s with newsprint advertisements, as well as clips from the actual ride interspersed in commercials promoting the [[w:Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]]. | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
The Battle of Galactica - 1979 Advertisement.jpg|Full color advertisement from 1979. | The Battle of Galactica - 1979 Advertisement.jpg|Full color advertisement from 1979. | ||
The Battle of Galactica - 1979 Newspaper Advertisement.jpg|Monochrome newsprint advertisement from 1979. | The Battle of Galactica - 1979 Newspaper Advertisement.jpg|Monochrome newsprint advertisement from 1979. | ||
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=== Press Kits === | === Press Kits === | ||
The following items were made available via press kits issued by | The following items were made available via press kits issued by Jim Goyjer, consisting of photographs for reproduction in newspapers and other newsprint media, in addition to corresponding descriptions. | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
Battle of Galactica - Cylons and Aliens Photo.jpg|Black and white photo of the ''Battle of Galactica'' antagonists, as seen in the commercials promoting the opening of the attraction in 1979. | Battle of Galactica - Cylons and Aliens Photo.jpg|Black and white photo of the ''Battle of Galactica'' antagonists, as seen in the commercials promoting the opening of the attraction in 1979. | ||
Battle of Galactica - Description Memo - Cylons and Aliens Photo.jpg|Description memo relating to the previous photo. | Battle of Galactica - Description Memo - Cylons and Aliens Photo.jpg|Description memo relating to the previous photo. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Related Imagery == | == Related Imagery == | ||
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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. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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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]] | ||