The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary
Morgan Weisser | ... |
Lt. Nathan West
(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Kristen Cloke | ... |
Lt. Shane Vansen
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(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Rodney Rowland | ... |
Lt. Cooper Hawkes
(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Joel de la Fuente | ... |
Lt. Paul Wang
(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Lanei Chapman | ... |
Lt. Vanessa Damphousse
(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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James Morrison | ... |
Lt. Col. Tyrus Cassius 'T.C.' McQueen
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(23 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Tucker Smallwood | ... |
Commodore Ross
(16 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Robert Crow | ... |
Controller
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(7 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Tasia Valenza | ... |
Lt. Kelly Anne Winslow
(4 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Michael Mantell | ... |
Howard Sewell
(4 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Ashlyn Gere | ... |
Feliciti OH
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(4 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Edmund L. Shaff | ... |
Chaplain
(4 episodes, 1995-1996)
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David Jean Thomas | ... |
Alcott
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(4 episodes, 1996)
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Doug Hutchison | ... |
Elroy-El
(3 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Amanda Douge | ... |
Kylen
(3 episodes, 1995-1996)
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David St. James | ... |
Broden
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(3 episodes, 1996)
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Christopher Kirby | ... |
Kelcher
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(3 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Steven Jang | ... |
Connor
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(3 episodes, 1995-1996)
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John L. Bennett | ... |
Master of Arms
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(3 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Harriet Sansom Harris | ... |
Ambassador Diane Hayden
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(2 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Don Pugsley | ... |
Colonel Rabwin
(2 episodes, 1996)
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Melissa Bowen | ... |
Lt. Stroud
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Derek Loughran | ... |
Chig Envoy
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(2 episodes, 1996)
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Paul Keeley | ... |
Justin
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(2 episodes, 1995)
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Iva Franks Singer | ... |
Sabrine
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(2 episodes, 1995)
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Billy Mayo | ... |
Webb
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Jim Anzide | ... |
Krantz
(2 episodes, 1995)
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David Gardner | ... |
Klein
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Rob Elk | ... |
Mr. Saber
(2 episodes, 1996)
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Randy Stone | ... |
Spud
(2 episodes, 1996)
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Randy Mulkey | ... |
Donne
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Susan V. Hansen | ... |
Gates
(2 episodes, 1995)
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William Bradberry Jr. | ... |
Color Guard
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(2 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Michael Reilly Burke | ... |
A silicate
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(2 episodes, 1995-1996)
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French Stewart | ... |
Survivor
(1 episode, 1995)
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Tony Amendola | ... |
Captain Lewelyn
(1 episode, 1995)
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Bill Hunter | ... |
Secretary General Chartwell
(1 episode, 1995)
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Steve Rankin | ... |
Lt. Col. Raymond Thomas Butts
(1 episode, 1995)
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Steven Anderson | ... |
Dr. Kanellos
(1 episode, 1995)
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Bob Koherr | ... |
Sgt. Araya
(1 episode, 1995)
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Richard Kind | ... |
Colonel Matthew Burke
(1 episode, 1996)
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Dale Dye | ... |
Major Jack Colquitt
(1 episode, 1996)
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Janet Gunn | ... |
Suzy
(1 episode, 1996)
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Steve Hytner | ... |
Kolbe
(1 episode, 1996)
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Richard Fancy | ... |
E. Allen Wayne
(1 episode, 1996)
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Granville Van Dusen | ... |
General Weirick
(1 episode, 1996)
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Marc Worden | ... |
Neil West
(1 episode, 1996)
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Ronald G. Joseph | ... |
Gen. Oliver Ranford
(1 episode, 1996)
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James Parks | ... |
Shankowicz
(1 episode, 1995)
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Colin Friels | ... |
Lt. Colonel Fouts
(1 episode, 1995)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Fox Network (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- SBS6 (Netherlands) (tv)
- Twentieth Century Fox
Special Effects
- Bimmini Special Effects Studios ("Chig" creature effects)
- Photon Stockman
Other Companies
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
Storyline
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Taglines | There's never been a better time to get into space. See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | Full-scale models of the Hammerhead fighters used in the series were created in Australia at RAAF Base Williamtown. During an interview show runner Glen Morgan claimed that while they were being stored on board the freighter before shipping, crewmen from a Russian freighter were caught taking pictures of them after mistakenly thinking they were a new kind of advanced U.S. tactical fighter. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #5.12 (1995). See more » |
Crazy Credits | The credits changed mid-season because of pressure from the network that feared the audience wouldn't know what is going on. The new credits had a narration summarizing the show's story. The producers hated the second version. See more » |
Quotes |
Capt. Shane Vansen:
McQueen was born with a ka-bar and a Corps tattoo. Lt. Paul Wang: Can you imagine if he was anything else? Like a plumber? Lt. Paul Wang: [imitating McQueen] Okay, listen up. This one's in the kitchen. I'm here to fix your faucet, so check your six. I'm gonna replace the strainer part, and I'm gonna replace the washer. It's gonna be a real knife fight. Now I'm gonna utilize a monkey wrench and perhaps even a plunger. And when I'm done, you'll have water. [McQueen enters] Lt. Paul Wang: It'll be hot, and it'll be cold. And one more thing. [Wang flips table] Lt. Paul Wang: It's okay to be scared. Lt. Paul Wang: [realizes McQueen is standing behind him] Sir, sir, it... It's the greatest form of flattery. Sir. See more » |