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| image=The Day They Kidnapped Cleopatra coversheet.jpg | | image=The Day They Kidnapped Cleopatra coversheet.jpg | ||
| title=The Day They Kidnapped | | title=The Day They Kidnapped Celopatra | ||
| series=1980 | | series=1980 | ||
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| unproduced=y | | unproduced=y | ||
| guests= | | guests= | ||
| writer=[[Mark Jones]], [[Anne Collins]], [[Chris Bunch]] and [[ | | writer=[[Mark Jones]], [[Anne Collins]], [[Chris Bunch]] and [[Alan Cole]] | ||
| story= | | story= | ||
| director= | | director= | ||
| production=55012 | | production=55012 | ||
| prev=[[The Return of Starbuck]] (produced, series finale) | |||
| prev=[[ | | next=[[The Wheel of Fire]] | ||
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=== Act 1 === | === Act 1 === | ||
* In California of 1980, [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are about to land near Dr. [[Mortinson]]'s university, carrying important documents for Earth's nuclear disarmament committee. Over their | * In California of 1980, [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are about to land near Dr. [[Mortinson]]'s university, carrying important documents for Earth's nuclear disarmament committee. Over their [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]'s communicator, [[Adama (1980)|Adama]] impresses upon them that it is vital that the committee see these important documents, as their "decision could mean the difference between World War... and peace." | ||
* In [[w:Alexandria|Alexandria]], [[w:Egypt|Egypt]] of [[w:48 BC|48 BC]], [[Xaviar]] is playing with [[Cleopatra]] while using his [[invisibility field]]. She believes him to be a great god, which Xaviar comments chauvinistically that "but only a queen of your beauty deserves a god such as me." | * In [[w:Alexandria|Alexandria]], [[w:Egypt|Egypt]] of [[w:48 BC|48 BC]], [[Xaviar]] is playing with [[Cleopatra]] while using his [[invisibility field]]. She believes him to be a great god, which Xaviar comments chauvinistically that "but only a queen of your beauty deserves a god such as me." | ||
* They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison. | * They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison. | ||
* Xaviar is shocked, tells her that he is displeased and chides her by saying "one shouldn't deceive a god". When he attempts to leave, Cleopatra voices her concern that he'll never return to her, and as such she will go with him. | * Xaviar is shocked, tells her that he is displeased and chides her by saying "one shouldn't deceive a god". When he attempts to leave, Cleopatra voices her concern that he'll never return to her, and as such she will go with him. | ||
* Xaviar claims that he will return to the "land of the gods, | * Xaviar claims that he will return to the "land of the gods", but Cleopatra informs him that she had her slaves hide his "flying chariot", and teases him into letting her come with him to this said land, in exchange for telling him where the Viper is hidden. | ||
* With Cleopatra, he pilots the Viper away from Egypt and activates his [[time warp synthesizer]]. | * With Cleopatra, he pilots the Viper away from Egypt and activates his [[time warp synthesizer]]. | ||
* On '' | * On ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', in [[Doctor Zee]]'s chambers, Zee asks Adama if he's heard about the ion trail that has re-entered their time frame from the distant past. Adama replies in the positive, then inquires as to why Xaviar would return to the present after safely eluding them. | ||
* Zee is unsure, telling Adama (who thought he'd seen the | * Zee is unsure, telling Adama (who thought he'd seen the lat of Xaviar) that "with his knowledge, he could have lived like a king in any other time". After posturing, Zee suspects that he has a "compelling reason" and that "possibly he wants to contact us". Zee also suspects that "it could be the beginnings of a clever plan". | ||
* Zee emphasizes that they must find out immediately what Xaviar's motives are through Troy and Dillon; Zee allays Adama's concerns about pulling the [[Colonial Warrior]]s from providing the important data to the Nuclear Disarmament Committee, since they have 60 hours before this committee convenes and could finish their mission since "they have the time if they use it wisely." | * Zee emphasizes that they must find out immediately what Xaviar's motives are through Troy and Dillon; Zee allays Adama's concerns about pulling the [[Colonial Warrior]]s from providing the important data to the Nuclear Disarmament Committee, since they have 60 hours before this committee convenes and could finish their mission since "they have the time if they use it wisely." | ||
* Upon landing on a hilltop overlooking the Sheraton-Universal Hotel, Cleopatra comments on the large structures of the city, saying that "you must have slaves working day and night to erect those". Xaviar lies in the affirmative and tells her to follow him to the hotel. | * Upon landing on a hilltop overlooking the Sheraton-Universal Hotel, Cleopatra comments on the large structures of the city, saying that "you must have slaves working day and night to erect those". Xaviar lies in the affirmative and tells her to follow him to the hotel. | ||
* At the [[United Broadcasting Company]], a worker at the studio hands [[Jamie Hamilton]] a phone, saying that a guy named Xaviar is on the phone asking for her. She doesn't immediately catch on, because she is absorbed in her work, but quickly takes the call upon realizing the importance of the name. | * At the [[United Broadcasting Company]], a worker at the studio hands [[Jamie Hamilton]] a phone, saying that a guy named Xaviar is on the phone asking for her. She doesn't immediately catch on, because she is absorbed in her work, but quickly takes the call upon realizing the importance of the name. | ||
* In the Sheraton-Universal's lobby, Cleopatra is "intently examining the pay phone next to [Xaviar]" as he asks for her help. After some confusion regarding the hotel's name, he informs her that he's dying as a result of "a girl" poisoning him. He explains that the girl is Cleopatra, but doesn't come out and say the name; Hamilton promises to get Troy and Dillon for him. After hanging up, Hamilton realizes that the girl he spoke of was Cleopatra herself. | * In the Sheraton-Universal's lobby, Cleopatra is "intently examining the pay phone next to [Xaviar]" as he asks for her help. After some confusion regarding the hotel's name, he informs her that he's dying as a result of "a girl" poisoning him. He explains that the girl is Cleopatra, but doesn't come out and say the name; Hamilton promises to get Troy and Dillon for him. After hanging up, Hamilton realizes that the girl he spoke of was Cleopatra herself. | ||
* | * Dillion and Troy "streak along the Ventura Freeway on their cycles", briefly exchanging concerned looks after Troy comments that "When Xaviar's invovled... it's always a matter of life and death." | ||
* Inside the hotel's lobby, Cleopatra looks over the gold jewelry at a boutique run by a "matronly woman". Cleopatra grabs a gold chain; the woman notes that her robe is spun from pure gold, which Cleopatra indignantly replies in the affirmative. After the woman asks Cleopatra whether she wanted the gold necklace she took, Cleopatra simply says "Yes" and walks away. | * Inside the hotel's lobby, Cleopatra looks over the gold jewelry at a boutique run by a "matronly woman". Cleopatra grabs a gold chain; the woman notes that her robe is spun from pure gold, which Cleopatra indignantly replies in the affirmative. After the woman asks Cleopatra whether she wanted the gold necklace she took, Cleopatra simply says "Yes" and walks away. | ||
* Hamilton enters the lobby, reacting to the appearance of Cleopatra herself. Xaviar confirms that the woman is, indeed, Cleopatra after she assuages Xaviar's concerns about the location of Troy and Dillon. | * Hamilton enters the lobby, reacting to the appearance of Cleopatra herself. Xaviar confirms that the woman is, indeed, Cleopatra after she assuages Xaviar's concerns about the location of Troy and Dillon. | ||
* Cleopatra asks if Hamilton is a god; after confirming that she is not a god, Cleopatra tells Hamilton to kneel before her. | * Cleopatra asks if Hamilton is a god; after confirming that she is not a god, Cleopatra tells Hamilton to kneel before her. | ||
* The boutique woman runs up, demanding for payment; Cleopatra is oblivious to the reasons why, however Hamilton offers to pay for the necklace and, to stop her from calling the police, Hamilton tells to the woman that they're "doing a film story". Apparently, the woman is impressed and convinced that Cleopatra is an actress, despite Cleopatra's various demands for guards and for the woman to be removed. Hamilton offers her credit card to cover the necklace, making a remark to herself: "There goes the credit limit." | * The boutique woman runs up, demanding for payment; Cleopatra is oblivious to the reasons why, however Hamilton offers to pay for the necklace and, to stop her from calling the police, Hamilton tells to the woman that they're "doing a film story". Apparently, the woman is impressed and convinced that Cleopatra is an actress, despite Cleopatra's various demands for guards and for the woman to be removed. Hamilton offers her credit card to cover the necklace, making a remark to herself: "There goes the credit limit." | ||
* | * Tory and Dillon pull up in front of an automatic ticket dispenser; a ticket is ejected from the slot. Troy asks the machine for a place to park their vehicles. After Troy begins his attempt to talk with the machine, Dillon rips out the ticket and throws it to the ground, believing that "its hearing sensor was clogged". A car comes up behind them, honks its horn, encouraging Troy and Dillon to just park anywhere they please. | ||
* In the lobby, Troy and Dillon encounter Cleopatra, Xaviar, and Hamilton; Hamilton is glad to see them, and begins talking excitedly about Cleopatra. Of course, the Galacticans do not know who she is. When Hamilton explains that she ruled all of Egypt and married [[w:Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] and [[w:Mark Anthony|Mark Anthony]], Troy asks if they are there as well. Much to their relief, neither is. | * In the lobby, Troy and Dillon encounter Cleopatra, Xaviar, and Hamilton; Hamilton is glad to see them, and begins talking excitedly about Cleopatra. Of course, the Galacticans do not know who she is. When Hamilton explains that she ruled all of Egypt and married [[w:Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] and [[w:Mark Anthony|Mark Anthony]], Troy asks if they are there as well. Much to their relief, neither is. | ||
* When Hamilton continues to talk about Cleopatra, Xaviar pleads for their help. In a ploy of sincerity, Xaviar hands over his weapon, and wishes to talk to them alone. Hamilton makes the arrangements, telling Cleopatra that they will be going to "your new palace". As she moves to the registration desk, she asks rhetorically why she didn't get the easy assignments, "like ''riots''". | * When Hamilton continues to talk about Cleopatra, Xaviar pleads for their help. In a ploy of sincerity, Xaviar hands over his weapon, and wishes to talk to them alone. Hamilton makes the arrangements, telling Cleopatra that they will be going to "your new palace". As she moves to the registration desk, she asks rhetorically why she didn't get the easy assignments, "like ''riots''". | ||
* Inside the penthouse, Cleopatra "marvels at the wondrous 'miracles' in the room...things like lights, plumbing, T.V., etc." While Cleopatra is flicking a light switch on and off, Cleopatra comments that the penthouse is "truly a palace for a queen". When Cleopatra is informed they are in California, she claims that as "Xaviar's queen, I am queen of California". Hamilton admits that it has a nice ring to it, then offers to fix Cleopatra something to eat. She replies that she would like a roast pig. | * Inside the penthouse, Cleopatra "marvels at the wondrous 'miracles' in the room...things like lights, plumbing, T.V., etc." While Cleopatra is flicking a light switch on and off, Cleopatra comments that the penthouse is "truly a palace for a queen". When Cleopatra is informed they are in California, she claims that as "Xaviar's queen, I am queen of California". Hamilton admits that it has a nice ring to it, then offers to fix Cleopatra something to eat. She replies that she would like a roast pig. | ||
* In another room, Xaviar tells the Warriors his story as Dillon scans Xaviar's heart. Dillon replies that something is indeed happening to him metabolically. Xaviar pleads for assistance to save his life, telling them that he's willing to do anything, even returning to ''Galactica'' to stand trial for his misdeeds. | * In another room, Xaviar tells the Warriors his story as Dillon scans Xaviar's heart. Dillon replies that something is indeed happening to him metabolically. Xaviar pleads for assistance to save his life, telling them that he's willing to do anything, even returning to the ''Galactica'' to stand trial for his misdeeds. | ||
* Since Cleopatra cannot remain in their time without history unraveling, Troy tasks Dillon to send her back to her time, while he and Hamilton will go to Xaviar, as Hamilton will need to help them find a medical center so that Xaviar could be treated. | * Since Cleopatra cannot remain in their time without history unraveling, Troy tasks Dillon to send her back to her time, while he and Hamilton will go to Xaviar, as Hamilton will need to help them find a medical center so that Xaviar could be treated. | ||
* In the kitchen of the penthouse, Cleopatra asks about the water faucet. Hamilton attempts to explain to her that there are no slaves that pump the water, but rather that "it works on a pressure principal" before giving up. Cleopatra then becomes interested in the television, which is playing ''[[w:Fangface|Fangface]]''. | * In the kitchen of the penthouse, Cleopatra asks about the water faucet. Hamilton attempts to explain to her that there are no slaves that pump the water, but rather that "it works on a pressure principal" before giving up. Cleopatra then becomes interested in the television, which is playing ''[[w:Fangface|Fangface]]''. | ||
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* Inside a waiting area of a hospital, Xaviar complains about feeling the effects of the poison. After briefly interacting with the nurse at the registration desk, Rubin comes to them, asking if Troy is the one who is sick. Hamilton replies in the negative, pointing out Xaviar. | * Inside a waiting area of a hospital, Xaviar complains about feeling the effects of the poison. After briefly interacting with the nurse at the registration desk, Rubin comes to them, asking if Troy is the one who is sick. Hamilton replies in the negative, pointing out Xaviar. | ||
* A woman doctor brings Xaviar to the emergency room, while Troy tells Hamilton that they must hide the fact that Galactican metabolism is much slower than Earth people's. Hamilton is confident about this, replying: "Don't worry...after meeting Cleopatra, that'll be a snap." | * A woman doctor brings Xaviar to the emergency room, while Troy tells Hamilton that they must hide the fact that Galactican metabolism is much slower than Earth people's. Hamilton is confident about this, replying: "Don't worry...after meeting Cleopatra, that'll be a snap." | ||
* In the emergency room, Xaviar is being examined by Rubin and the woman doctor. They find out that metabolism is not like a normal humans, but attribute this to the poison, which the female doctor determines to be of reptilian origin, specifically "like an [[w: | * In the emergency room, Xaviar is being examined by Rubin and the woman doctor. They find out that metabolism is not like a normal humans, but attribute this to the poison, which the female doctor determines to be of reptilian origin, specifically "like an [[w:asp|asp]]". Hamilton tells Rubin that the information regarding the poison and the metabolism are not information that is ready to be released yet, much to Rubin's chagrin, though he obliges. However, they still don't know if Xaviar will live. | ||
* The cab carrying Cleopatra arrives at the museum, after which the cabby begins to hit on Cleopatra, believing her to be a foreigner. He offers to "let | * The cab carrying Cleopatra arrives at the museum, after which the cabby begins to hit on Cleopatra, believing her to be a foreigner. He offers to "let he fare go, if we can talk about a date". Believing him to reference [[w:Date Palm|the fruit]], she replies that she prefers [[w:kumquat|cumquats]], to which the cabby remarks about the sense of humor of foreign girls. | ||
* Cleopatra enters the museum, during which Professor [[Johnson]] and [[Williams]] are having a heated discussion about the displayed artifacts he discovered. Johnson believes that they may lead him to Cleopatra's tomb. Williams is more skeptical, noting that "the [[w:Cincinnati|Cincinnati]] group" is getting very close, and that Johnson had to come up with more than a theory in order to impress investors for future digs. Williams notes that he cannot afford to put his reputation on the line, and that the fund raising party that night "is it". | * Cleopatra enters the museum, during which Professor [[Johnson]] and [[Williams]] are having a heated discussion about the displayed artifacts he discovered. Johnson believes that they may lead him to Cleopatra's tomb. Williams is more skeptical, noting that "the [[w:Cincinnati|Cincinnati]] group" is getting very close, and that Johnson had to come up with more than a theory in order to impress investors for future digs. Williams notes that he cannot afford to put his reputation on the line, and that the fund raising party that night "is it". | ||
* While Cleopatra looks around the museum, Dillon's cab pulls up and he rushes inside the museum. | * While Cleopatra looks around the museum, Dillon's cab pulls up and he rushes inside the museum. | ||
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* In the hospital, Hamilton thanks the unnamed doctor and Rubin for doing everything they can for Xaviar, who is on the bed and whose condition has yet to change in either direction. | * In the hospital, Hamilton thanks the unnamed doctor and Rubin for doing everything they can for Xaviar, who is on the bed and whose condition has yet to change in either direction. | ||
* In the museum, Williams talks to Cleopatra about the jewels she wears, noting that they look very authentic. She replies that they are, and they are "but a few of my many". Williams assumes that she's been deciphering the ancient scrolls in display, which they believed contained the locations for Cleopatra's treasures. He asks if she works for the [[Jaffe expedition]], which she replies in the negative: "I work for no one." | * In the museum, Williams talks to Cleopatra about the jewels she wears, noting that they look very authentic. She replies that they are, and they are "but a few of my many". Williams assumes that she's been deciphering the ancient scrolls in display, which they believed contained the locations for Cleopatra's treasures. He asks if she works for the [[Jaffe expedition]], which she replies in the negative: "I work for no one." | ||
* Believing her to be an independent, Williams offers to work with her, and invites her to the party tonight to meet very important people. After being called a "honey, | * Believing her to be an independent, Williams offers to work with her, and invites her to the party tonight to meet very important people. After being called a "honey", Cleopatra is infuriated and reveals that she is Cleopatra. While Williams indicates his belief that she's a loony, he continues to ask if she agrees to go to the party. | ||
* Before getting a definitive answer, the guards hurriedly approach Williams, and tell him that Dillon has disappeared. Williams initially believes that Dillon slipped away from them due to their incompetence, but they indicate that he disappeared; Cleopatra then asks, "Are you surprised when a god vanishes?" | * Before getting a definitive answer, the guards hurriedly approach Williams, and tell him that Dillon has disappeared. Williams initially believes that Dillon slipped away from them due to their incompetence, but they indicate that he disappeared; Cleopatra then asks, "Are you surprised when a god vanishes?" | ||
* In the hospital, Xaviar awakens. The poison has indeed been flushed out of Xaviar's system and he is recovering. Xaviar feigns thankfulness, claiming that he owes Troy his life; Troy replies that as soon as Xaviar is well, he'll escort him back to ''Galactica''. | * In the hospital, Xaviar awakens. The poison has indeed been flushed out of Xaviar's system and he is recovering. Xaviar feigns thankfulness, claiming that he owes Troy his life; Troy replies that as soon as Xaviar is well, he'll escort him back to ''Galactica''. | ||
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* Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location. | * Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location. | ||
* At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance. | * At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance. | ||
* In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the Jaffe expedition, and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk | * In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the [[Jaffe expedition]], and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk toher, Williams tells him that the time hasn't come yet, since he wants her to meet some very important people. | ||
* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera. | * The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera. | ||
* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab. | * Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab. | ||
* At Williams' house, Troy, Dillon and Hamilton pull up in the cycles. A parking attendant comments on the "cool bike"; Troy, unfamiliar with how the term is used, replies that the cycle "has an exceptionally advanced cooling system". Jamie laughs, trying to cover for the '' | * At Williams' house, Troy, Dillon and Hamilton pull up in the cycles. A parking attendant comments on the "cool bike"; Troy, unfamiliar with how the term is used, replies that the cycle "has an exceptionally advanced cooling system". Jamie laughs, trying to cover for the ''faux pas''. | ||
* In the house, Johnson finally meets Cleopatra, and asks her about herself. She sadly replies that she knows "far too much" about Cleopatra's history, obviously still disturbed about knowing her fate. | * In the house, Johnson finally meets Cleopatra, and asks her about herself. She sadly replies that she knows "far too much" about Cleopatra's history, obviously still disturbed about knowing her fate. | ||
* At the front door of the house, Hamilton notes that they're going to need an invitation. Troy and Dillon invite themselves via their invisibility field, and yank away the doorman while carrying Hamilton. The doormen are flummoxed. | * At the front door of the house, Hamilton notes that they're going to need an invitation. Troy and Dillon invite themselves via their invisibility field, and yank away the doorman while carrying Hamilton. The doormen are flummoxed. | ||
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* Williams then bursts out and points out Dillon; Brooks recognizes Troy and Dillon as "fugitive terrorists". During the confusion, Xaviar and Cleopatra break away. Troy and Dillon pursue him, jumping over the pool, and leaving private security guards to splash about in the pool. | * Williams then bursts out and points out Dillon; Brooks recognizes Troy and Dillon as "fugitive terrorists". During the confusion, Xaviar and Cleopatra break away. Troy and Dillon pursue him, jumping over the pool, and leaving private security guards to splash about in the pool. | ||
* Xaviar fires his laser, a stray shot severing a diving board and sending two fully dressed party goers into the pool. Troy and Dillon, with Hamilton pursuing, return fire. | * Xaviar fires his laser, a stray shot severing a diving board and sending two fully dressed party goers into the pool. Troy and Dillon, with Hamilton pursuing, return fire. | ||
* After jumping over a small wall, Xaviar and Cleopatra run into an attendant about to get into a [[w:Rolls Royce|Rolls Royce]], and commandeer the vehicle for their use, but driving erratically due to inexperience. As the car drives around a corner, Troy singes the car with his laser, prompting Hamilton to wince. From the background, Brooks and the minicam crew rush towards them, with Brooks reporting that the "terrorists still have Jamie Hamilton, | * After jumping over a small wall, Xaviar and Cleopatra run into an attendant about to get into a [[w:Rolls Royce|Rolls Royce]], and commandeer the vehicle for their use, but driving erratically due to inexperience. As the car drives around a corner, Troy singes the car with his laser, prompting Hamilton to wince. From the background, Brooks and the minicam crew rush towards them, with Brooks reporting that the "terrorists still have Jamie Hamilton", who "seems to be holding up well, in spite of the gunplay". | ||
* Williams tells Johnson that, "ten to one, that guy's from the Jaffe expedition" while the trio rush toward their turbocycles. As police arrive, they react to the cycles flying into the night sky. | * Williams tells Johnson that, "ten to one, that guy's from the Jaffe expedition" while the trio rush toward their turbocycles. As police arrive, they react to the cycles flying into the night sky. | ||
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* Dillon and Troy drop off Hamilton at the headquarters of [[United Broadcasting Company|UBC]], where Hamilton explains that she'll never be able to explain what happened to her boss. They thank her and rush off, since they have to meet Dr. [[Donald Mortinson|Mortinson]]. | * Dillon and Troy drop off Hamilton at the headquarters of [[United Broadcasting Company|UBC]], where Hamilton explains that she'll never be able to explain what happened to her boss. They thank her and rush off, since they have to meet Dr. [[Donald Mortinson|Mortinson]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This episode was being filmed when the order to cancel the series was passed down. To date, no images from the scenes shot have surfaced, nor has any information about casting for this episode surfaced. | |||
* The script, through dialogue spoken by [[Cleopatra]] while reading a display at the Museum of History, indicates that she ''married'' [[w:Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] in [[w:46 BC|46 BC]]. This is historically inaccurate, as, under Roman law, only Roman citizens could legally marry<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://webu2.upmf-grenoble.fr/Haiti/Cours/Ak/Anglica/uipian_scott.html|title=THE RULES OF ULPIAN|date=|accessdate=11 August 2007|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>, and thus Caesar never took on Cleopatra as his legal wife. | |||
* This episode was | |||
* The script, through dialogue spoken by [[Cleopatra]] while reading a display at the Museum of History, indicates that she ''married'' [[w:Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] in [[w:46 BC|46 BC]]. This is historically inaccurate, as, under Roman law, Roman citizens could legally | |||
* The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt. | * The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt. | ||
* Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth. | * Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* The fact that | * The fact that Cleopatra can speak and understand English is a major conceit. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
* How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his | * How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]], given that he hasn't returned to the Galactican's current time period? Even if Earth has the necessary raw material at hand, how is he able to refine and make use of it? | ||
* Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans? | * Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans? | ||
* How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss? | * How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss? | ||
* Moreover, how could the laser blasts and weapons demonstrated at [[Williams]]' party be explained? Would any attention be paid by military authorities? | * Moreover, how could the laser blasts and weapons demonstrated at [[Williams]]' party be explained? Would any attention be paid by military authorities? | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
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* Professor [[Johnson]] | * Professor [[Johnson]] | ||
* Dr. [[David Rubin]] | * Dr. [[David Rubin]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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