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Step into an era when imagination and miniature models captured the wonder of space. Beyond the Moon, created by Robert E. Barnes, is an 11-minute silent film that uses handcrafted models, tabletop sets, and painstaking stop-motion to evoke the spirit of early space age dreams.

Watch the launch of rockets, the journey toward Mars, and the playful craftsmanship of an amateur filmmaker who dared to bring the cosmos onto his tabletop. No dialogue, no overt spectacle—just color, curiosity, and creativity.

Rediscover a lost fragment of sci-fi history, where every tiny wire and scale model tells a story.
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00:00:00The End
00:00:30THE END
00:01:00Let's take a look, huh?
00:01:21We've logged millions of miles this trip, and that calls for time off.
00:01:26XP2 calling Office of Space Affairs. Come in, please.
00:01:28This is the XP2 calling Office of Space Affairs. Come in.
00:01:33Come in, XP2. State celestial position.
00:01:35This is Rocky Jones of the Space Rangers reporting.
00:01:38Celestial meridian, 58 degrees. Parallel 146 degrees.
00:01:43We're now in second breaking ellipse of Earth, requesting landing clearance at approximately 1600.
00:01:48You're dead center on Baker Flight Path, Rocky.
00:01:50Ride her in. We're all clear and waiting for you.
00:01:53Well, hold it. Here's Secretary Drake.
00:01:54Sir?
00:01:55Welcome home, Rocky.
00:01:58Thank you, sir. I'm certainly glad to be back.
00:02:00Was it a rough trip?
00:02:02More or less routine, sir.
00:02:04Uh, much more more than less less, Mr. Secretary. Believe me.
00:02:09I can believe you, Winky.
00:02:11Come in the office when you land, boys.
00:02:13I'll have your leave papers ready.
00:02:15Oh, thank you, Mr. Secretary.
00:02:17Thank you, sir. Out.
00:02:21Alert to ground crew. Alert to ground crew.
00:02:25Now learn this.
00:02:27XP2 on Baker Flight Path.
00:02:31Now at 85,000.
00:02:34Prepare for landing.
00:02:35Pardon me, sir.
00:03:04But a car just drove through number three gate without stopping for identification.
00:03:19Okay, lock up in the barn, boys.
00:03:20Hey, what about the seashore, Rocky?
00:03:27I know a place called Paradise Isle.
00:03:30Balmy nights and soft music.
00:03:33Under a big tropical moon.
00:03:35White sands washed by an emerald sea.
00:03:39How's the sound?
00:03:40Let's see what Drake has to say about that, huh?
00:03:42But he's already said it. Leave papers.
00:03:46Look out, Winky.
00:03:47Hey, you know something? It's safer up there.
00:04:00But, uh, who wants to be up there?
00:04:03Come on, Skipper.
00:04:05Do you know you're a trespasser?
00:04:07On any foot of that mountain road, you could have been destroyed.
00:04:10Yes. Yes, Mr. Secretary, but I had to take the chance.
00:04:12What's your name?
00:04:13Vena Ray.
00:04:14And your reason for being here?
00:04:16Professor Newton.
00:04:17I have no interest in anything that concerns the professor.
00:04:19I know. I know.
00:04:21You believe he's a traitor to the United Worlds of the solar system.
00:04:23Yes. His own words prove it.
00:04:26But, Mr. Secretary,
00:04:27during our exchange of scientists with the officious group,
00:04:30I was an interpreter.
00:04:32When the rest of us left, I shook hands with the professor.
00:04:35His eyes tried to tell me something.
00:04:38He gave me this.
00:04:39To Professor Newton from Secretary Drake,
00:04:44with profound gratitude and eternal friendship.
00:04:48But, Mr. Secretary,
00:04:49why did he leave the medal in my hand?
00:04:51He must have wanted me to bring it to you.
00:04:52I don't know.
00:04:54Professor Newton recorded his decision on film.
00:04:56The officious left it at our outpost on Sassanis
00:04:59to be delivered to me.
00:05:01It is proof positive.
00:05:03Griff, project the Newton declaration.
00:05:06Yes, sir.
00:05:09One moment, please.
00:05:12Mission complete and job well done, boys.
00:05:14Congratulations.
00:05:15Thank you, sir.
00:05:16Thank you, sir.
00:05:16And now I have new orders.
00:05:20Here are your leave papers.
00:05:22Relax.
00:05:23Stretch out and watch the stars as something beautiful and mysterious,
00:05:27not as places you've been to make friends or to fight our enemies.
00:05:30Report back on the 20th.
00:05:32Hey, Rocky, two months leave.
00:05:35How about that?
00:05:36Ready with the Newton declaration, Mr. Secretary.
00:05:39Thank you, Griff.
00:05:40Enjoy your time off, boys.
00:05:42You've earned it.
00:05:43Thank you, sir.
00:05:44Come on, Skipper.
00:05:45Let's not waste a second of that two months.
00:05:48Paradise Island, here we come.
00:05:49Wait a minute, Winky.
00:05:51As long as we're here,
00:05:52let's see the Newton declaration, too, huh?
00:05:53Come on.
00:05:58When ready, Griff.
00:05:59Mind if we join you, Mr. Secretary?
00:06:04Please do, Rocky.
00:06:14Secretary Drake,
00:06:16may I first say this?
00:06:19The decision to remain on Ophicius is mine and mine alone.
00:06:26I have been influenced by neither word nor act.
00:06:30These people are my friends.
00:06:35Perhaps, thinking singularly,
00:06:39I would not have made such a drastic move
00:06:41and severed the ties of a lifetime.
00:06:45But I must consider my young ward, Bobby.
00:06:49A long life stands before him.
00:06:55And not through heritage,
00:06:57but by my choice,
00:06:59he can now share in the triumph
00:07:02and the glory of Ophicius.
00:07:08Come here, Bobby.
00:07:10Newton wanted Bobby to become a space ranger.
00:07:12He said it a thousand.
00:07:13Mr. Secretary,
00:07:19you have heard my wish,
00:07:22my declaration.
00:07:25Now, Bobby,
00:07:26say goodbye to our friends.
00:07:29Goodbye, Mr. Secretary.
00:07:31And please, sir,
00:07:32say hello to Rocky Jones,
00:07:34Twinkie,
00:07:34and to the rest of the space rangers.
00:07:36A detailed letter made his breach complete.
00:07:42He surrendered all his property,
00:07:43even the Newton Observatory.
00:07:45I'm sorry, sir,
00:07:46but I just can't believe it.
00:07:47Professor Newton was either drugged
00:07:49or forced to make that declaration
00:07:50by a threat on Bobby's life.
00:07:51That's true, Mr. Secretary.
00:07:53He's their prisoner.
00:07:54With your permission, sir,
00:07:55I'd like to find out.
00:07:57Hey, Rocky.
00:07:57Oh, well.
00:08:02Another day,
00:08:03another moon, maybe.
00:08:07Ophicius.
00:08:08As you know, Rocky,
00:08:09they asked us to close our embassy.
00:08:11You won't be welcome either.
00:08:12Yes, I understand, sir.
00:08:14But it could happen
00:08:15that we were lost in space
00:08:16and forced to land, couldn't it?
00:08:18I'm sure they're not prepared
00:08:19to invite open warfare
00:08:20by imprisoning a couple of space rangers.
00:08:22Yeah, but they will be soon
00:08:23with Professor Newton on their side,
00:08:24huh, Rocky?
00:08:25It's a gamble,
00:08:26but worth the chance, sir.
00:08:44Griff to W.O.X.
00:08:49Griff to W.O.X.
00:08:51Come in.
00:08:52W.O.X. to Griff.
00:08:54Come in, Griff.
00:08:55Beam urgent message to Ophicius.
00:08:57Drake now relieves
00:08:58Professor Newton prisoner.
00:09:00Rocky Jones may attempt
00:09:01rescue flight.
00:09:02We'll get it too, Griff.
00:09:04Any further orders?
00:09:05Stand by.
00:09:07If rescue flight
00:09:08is attempted by Rocky Jones,
00:09:10we'll inform you
00:09:11of blast-off time
00:09:11in refuel station.
00:09:13We're to destroy his orbit jet
00:09:14before it reaches your zone.
00:09:16And the blame placed on you.
00:09:18Out.
00:09:18This is the curtain
00:09:22which separates our
00:09:23League of Planets
00:09:23from the Ophicius group.
00:09:25From that point on,
00:09:26they are able to jam our...
00:09:27If you pass that point,
00:09:28you'll be without
00:09:29a communication link.
00:09:30You'll be on your own, Rocky.
00:09:31It'll be dangerous.
00:09:33I understand, sir.
00:09:34We'll make it, though.
00:09:36Now,
00:09:37where will our refuel station be?
00:09:39That's up to you.
00:09:40May I suggest
00:09:41space station RV-5?
00:09:43That's stretching the first hop,
00:09:44and there's a very little traffic there.
00:09:45Right.
00:09:46And in the interest of secrecy,
00:09:47I'll declare the area out of bounds,
00:09:49except a commercial craft.
00:09:50Now,
00:09:51for your crew.
00:09:53Well,
00:09:53so that those on the other planet
00:09:54can't claim invasion,
00:09:55Winky and I should go out alone.
00:09:57We'll disable our ship,
00:09:58land,
00:09:59search for Professor Newton and Bobby,
00:10:00and try to bring them back with us.
00:10:02Please, Mr. Secretary.
00:10:06Can't I go?
00:10:07It's out of the question.
00:10:09Why?
00:10:09Would that make it an invasion?
00:10:11No.
00:10:12But it's not a picnic, either.
00:10:13I don't like picnics.
00:10:15What I mean is,
00:10:16a flight like this
00:10:17is no place for a girl.
00:10:19I'm not a girl.
00:10:20I mean, yes, I am,
00:10:21but I'm not a girl
00:10:21in the way you mean I'm a girl.
00:10:23I'll take care of myself,
00:10:25Rocky Jones.
00:10:26I can be a real help to you.
00:10:28Please, Mr. Secretary,
00:10:29I know these people.
00:10:30I speak their language,
00:10:31and I know their country.
00:10:33And for your information,
00:10:34Mr. Rocky Jones,
00:10:35I'm also licensed
00:10:37as a navigator.
00:10:38Miss Ray would be
00:10:39extremely valuable
00:10:40as an interpreter.
00:10:41We mustn't pass up any chance
00:10:42to make the mission a success.
00:10:45Planetary conditions
00:10:46will be ideal
00:10:47at O230.
00:10:48If you'll state my crew, sir,
00:10:49I'll prepare for blastoff.
00:10:51Winky will go,
00:10:52and Vena Ray
00:10:53will be signed on
00:10:54as auxiliary space ranger.
00:10:57Very good, sir.
00:10:58Ranger Ray,
00:11:00prepare to stand inspection
00:11:01at O200.
00:11:02Very good, sir.
00:11:03Take positions on platform.
00:11:24Do your best to bring back
00:11:25Professor Newton,
00:11:26but please, Rocky,
00:11:27no unnecessary chances.
00:11:29Yes, sir,
00:11:29I understand, sir.
00:11:30Oh, we wouldn't dare
00:11:31because we have a girl board.
00:11:33It isn't that.
00:11:34We don't want to lose
00:11:35any of you,
00:11:36any more than
00:11:36Professor Newton and Bobby.
00:11:38I'm sorry, sir.
00:11:41Move in, boarding platform.
00:11:49Switch on, blastoff,
00:11:50synchronizer.
00:11:51Go, go, go, go, go, go.
00:12:21Griff to W-O-X.
00:12:24Griff to W-O-X.
00:12:26Come in.
00:12:27W-O-X to Griff.
00:12:29Come in, Griff.
00:12:30Rocky Jones blasting off
00:12:31at O230.
00:12:33Refused space station
00:12:33is RV-5.
00:12:35Area declared out of bounds,
00:12:37making it ideal
00:12:38for attack without interference.
00:12:40We'll be waiting for him, Griff.
00:12:42Over.
00:12:42Over.
00:12:42Over.
00:12:42Over.
00:12:44Secure for blastoff, Vena.
00:13:00They turn off that noise.
00:13:02Gives me the creeps.
00:13:04Say, you've been aboard
00:13:05a spaceship before?
00:13:06Sure, on an interplanetary express.
00:13:09It's about as exciting
00:13:10as a street car.
00:13:11The orbit jet is different.
00:13:14Believe me.
00:13:15Well, that noise
00:13:16is our blastoff synchronizer,
00:13:18and when those two sounds
00:13:19get together,
00:13:20we'll be up there.
00:13:22Really?
00:13:22Uh-huh.
00:13:23Uh, there's your
00:13:24navigating table, Navigator.
00:13:25Have fun.
00:13:26Before this trip is over,
00:13:27you two will be mighty glad
00:13:28I came along.
00:13:38How's the new crew member?
00:13:39Our glamour girl, Navigator.
00:13:41Not a thing to worry about, Rock.
00:13:43I hate to admit it,
00:13:44but she sure knows her stuff.
00:13:50All right, she ready, Winky?
00:13:51Ready, sir.
00:13:52All right, let's go.
00:14:22Winky, you know I've never questioned
00:14:43an order from Drake before,
00:14:45but I just can't see where it helps
00:14:47having a girl board
00:14:48on a dangerous mission like this.
00:14:49Well, she speaks
00:14:50your Ephesians' language, Rocky,
00:14:52and that's what we'll need
00:14:52if we make a successful landing there.
00:14:55I'd rather have
00:14:55an extra pair of fists.
00:14:57Anybody understands
00:14:58that language?
00:14:59Aw, give her a break, Rocky.
00:15:00She's a good kid.
00:15:03Oh, we're entering
00:15:04the exosphere.
00:15:05Switch on artificial gravity.
00:15:06Artificial gravity, sir.
00:15:09Go over to work
00:15:10grabbing Gertie
00:15:10and don't lose your grip.
00:15:12Correct.
00:15:13Correct drift
00:15:15point one by point four.
00:15:17One by four, sir.
00:15:18Pardon, sir,
00:15:42but we've entered
00:15:42the exosphere.
00:15:44Oh, really?
00:15:45And may I suggest
00:15:46a drift correction?
00:15:48Point one by point four.
00:15:50Good charting, Gina.
00:15:51Thanks, Winky.
00:15:54Awaiting orders, sir.
00:15:56You're a little late.
00:15:58What should I do, sir?
00:16:00Return to quarters
00:16:01and, uh,
00:16:03knit me a sweater.
00:16:05Sorry, sir.
00:16:06I don't know how to knit.
00:16:08But if I did,
00:16:08I'd make you a muffler
00:16:09and maybe tie it real tight
00:16:11around your neck.
00:16:12Sir.
00:16:33See, I used to do this.
00:16:37Knit one,
00:16:38purl two.
00:16:42Rocky,
00:16:55I'm, sir.
00:16:56An object is approaching
00:16:57from two o'clock.
00:16:58Oh?
00:16:59Are you positive
00:16:59or is this merely
00:17:00a woman's intuition?
00:17:01I said and I repeat,
00:17:03there's an object
00:17:03approaching this
00:17:04very rapidly.
00:17:05She was right
00:17:06before Rocky.
00:17:12Quick, Winky.
00:17:16Get the drink
00:17:16on Astrophon.
00:17:17Yes, sir.
00:17:18What can I do, Rocky?
00:17:19Nothing.
00:17:19Just stay out of the way.
00:17:21XB2 calling
00:17:22Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:23Come in,
00:17:24Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:28XB2 calling
00:17:29Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:30Come in,
00:17:31Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:31Acknowledge, please,
00:17:32we're under attack.
00:17:33Enemy unknown.
00:17:35XB2 calling
00:17:36Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:38Come in,
00:17:38Officer Space Affairs.
00:17:39We're under attack.
00:17:40Mayday.
00:17:41Mayday.
00:17:41Mayday.
00:17:44Let's go.
00:17:47It's a cold channel,
00:17:48Rocky.
00:17:48All right,
00:17:49we'll make a fight of it.
00:17:50Prepare to return fire.
00:17:51Aye, aye, sir.
00:17:52Please, Rocky,
00:17:53what can I do?
00:17:54Secure in your blast chair.
00:17:55But I...
00:17:55That's an order
00:17:56and stay there.
00:18:11We took a hit aft, sir.
00:18:26I can't nail him,
00:18:26you don't hold course.
00:18:27Ready, Rocky.
00:18:36Ready, Rocky.
00:18:37Ready, sir.
00:18:38Coaching target.
00:18:40Steady.
00:18:41Steady, sir.
00:18:43On it, Rocky.
00:18:45Wow!
00:18:45Well, it takes care of that
00:18:53more if it was.
00:18:57Level off for freefall, Rocky,
00:18:58while I check the dam.
00:18:59Aye, aye, sir.
00:19:04You all right, Mina?
00:19:05Yes, but what happened, Rocky?
00:19:06What is it?
00:19:06What?
00:19:07What?
00:19:07What?
00:19:07What?
00:19:07What?
00:19:07What?
00:19:08What?
00:19:08What?
00:19:09What?
00:19:09What?
00:19:09What?
00:19:10What?
00:19:10What?
00:19:10What?
00:19:11What?
00:19:11What?
00:19:11What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:12What?
00:19:13What?
00:19:17What?
00:19:40What?
00:19:42What?
00:19:42Rocky!
00:19:50Sea section? Guess we were lucky at that.
00:19:52Yeah, I had to seal it off before we were sapped of oxygen.
00:19:57Rocky!
00:19:59Winky!
00:20:08Oh, Winky, if our luck holds on, we can limp into the space station.
00:20:12Hey, call Vena forward.
00:20:14Let's see how she likes being a space ranger now.
00:20:21Hey, Vena, Rocky says you should...
00:20:27Vena!
00:20:32Vena!
00:20:34Rocky!
00:20:36What is it?
00:20:36It's Vena, she's sealed in.
00:20:37What?
00:20:40I hope we're not too late.
00:20:42The door's changed, Winky. I'll have to cut it open.
00:20:44The door's changed, Winky. I'll have to cut it open.
00:20:46Prepare for shock therapy. Set up for the regeneration unit.
00:20:48And, Winky, get out the oxygen helmets.
00:20:50Once I cut through, the ship will be dry of air. Hurry!
00:20:52Stop!
00:20:53Get up.
00:20:54Oh, my God!
00:20:55I'll have to cut the gas, hold it fast.
00:20:58Bye!
00:21:00Bye, sir!
00:21:02Do you you2eop?
00:21:03T-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R!
00:22:05Take charge, Winky.
00:22:23I think she'll be all right.
00:22:24She helped save our lives.
00:22:25We've got to save hers.
00:22:26I'll get us to the space station as soon as possible.
00:22:28Come on.
00:22:58This is the XV-2, calling space station RV-5.
00:23:01Come in, RV-5.
00:23:02This is the XV-2, calling space station RV-5.
00:23:06Come in, RV-5.
00:23:09RV-5 to XV-2.
00:23:11Glad to hear from you.
00:23:13Rocky, this is Space Ranger Clark.
00:23:16Why am I glad to see you?
00:23:18I've got a crippled ship.
00:23:19If you were landed more than one piece, I'd certainly be surprised.
00:23:23Hold on.
00:23:24I'll see the magnetic couple will pick you up.
00:23:26We've got you, Rocky.
00:23:48Relax and we'll pull you in.
00:23:51Thanks, Clark.
00:23:53Out.
00:23:59Oh, Vena.
00:24:01Gee, I'm glad to see you up and around.
00:24:03Thank you, sir.
00:24:04I'm sorry I caused so much trouble.
00:24:07Oh, that's all right.
00:24:08Could happen to anyone.
00:24:09Thank you, sir.
00:24:11And I'm going to make up for it and prove that I can be it.
00:24:14Well, that a girl can be, isn't it?
00:24:16Vena.
00:24:17Yes, sir?
00:24:18I've been thinking it over.
00:24:20There's an express that stops at the space station and...
00:24:23Well, it might be best to...
00:24:25If I were on it?
00:24:26Yes, Vena.
00:24:29You see, what's happened so far could be called routine for a space ranger, so...
00:24:34It's really no place for...
00:24:35Well, what I mean is it's best if you go back to Earth.
00:24:39Say it.
00:24:40It's no place for a girl.
00:24:42Now, listen to me, Rocky Jones.
00:24:44In the first place, I was the one who spotted the enemy ship.
00:24:47Remember?
00:24:47Now, look, Vena, don't get...
00:24:48Go ahead.
00:24:49Be the referee.
00:24:50Don't count me out.
00:24:52I can say what I think about you in 37 different languages.
00:24:55I'll start with the Martians.
00:24:57You're nothing but a big wellback.
00:24:59I'll never tell you they call you a...
00:25:00And in conclusion, Rocky Jones, I meant every single word I said.
00:25:25Uh, you'll never get her on that express to Earth, Rocky.
00:25:29And you know, I've got a feeling that she's going to come in mighty handy when we make that
00:25:32forced landing on Oficius.
00:25:34minutes for a while.
00:25:55space station rv5 to earth headquarters office of space affairs station rv5 to earth headquarters
00:26:12office of space affairs secretary drake speaking come in rv5 this is clark mr secretary i'm ready
00:26:20with report on flight codename haystack anxious to have it clark send it over the scrambler
00:26:25ready here sir proceed clark
00:26:32a late report on rocky jones's mission to officius
00:26:51that's it sir thanks clark over and out
00:26:56damage to orbit jet repaired on space station area thoroughly searched but no trace of attacking
00:27:05ship nor clue to identity who did it sir any idea griff i'd give our claim to aquarius to find out
00:27:10who it was a tough order sir a sudden attack out of space by an unidentified ship could it be space
00:27:16pirate sir the blastoff from space island was successful at 0814 rocky jones winky and vena ray
00:27:24aboard in daily communication rocky jones reports flight without incident yesterday's message gobbled
00:27:31and now out of contact must assume that rocky is through the curtain and flying in the officius formation
00:27:37they should be spotting us any minute well then we better be on the alert rocky right you are winky
00:28:01and now out of contact with us and we'll see you next time
00:28:08in the next day
00:28:10in the next day
00:28:12in the next day
00:28:14in the next day
00:28:15in the next day
00:28:17in the next day
00:28:19in the next day
00:28:20The End
00:28:41Bobby!
00:28:43Oh, good to see you.
00:28:46Professor Newton.
00:28:47Yes?
00:28:49The results of your experiment?
00:28:50Oh, well, I haven't got them yet.
00:28:53Why not? You've had more than enough time.
00:28:56Yes, I know, but activating chemicals and alloys,
00:29:01it's a long and tedious task.
00:29:04It's like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
00:29:08But don't worry, Doug.
00:29:10I'm not one to give up.
00:29:12Professor Newton, you're using the same formula as on Earth?
00:29:16Exactly.
00:29:17Oh, but tomorrow, tomorrow...
00:29:19And the same material.
00:29:21You were tested, Professor Newton, and I find you won't cooperate.
00:29:25You know what that means.
00:29:27Let go of him. Leave him alone.
00:29:29Oh, Bobby.
00:29:35Professor Newton, you've been granted extraordinary privilege.
00:29:39Bobby has been near you and allowed a weekly visit.
00:29:41Proudly, I say, my own son does not know my face,
00:29:44as Bobby will not long remember yours.
00:29:48Dreyfax!
00:29:50Provocon Bobby de Mardantavac.
00:29:53No, I won't go.
00:29:56Professor Newton!
00:29:57Bobby!
00:29:58Come down!
00:29:58De Mardantavac!
00:30:00Darkhunt.
00:30:01Yes, Professor Newton?
00:30:04I pledge my complete cooperation.
00:30:07I thought you'd finally see it my way.
00:30:25How's she going, Rock?
00:30:29Look, Quinky.
00:30:29Ah, the officiant beams picked us up, huh?
00:30:37But still no challenge?
00:30:38Not a word.
00:30:40I don't like it.
00:30:41Well, this is spookland for sure.
00:30:43Trocovic and Sparcano.
00:30:45Trocovic.
00:30:47Sparcano and Ophian.
00:30:49Ah, that must be their challenge now.
00:30:52Space Ranger Ray.
00:30:53Forward, please.
00:30:55Vina.
00:30:56Translate the incoming message.
00:30:58Trocovic and Sparcano.
00:31:01It's a repeat to identify and state destination.
00:31:04Shall I answer an officiant, sir?
00:31:05No, not yet.
00:31:07They'll know the universal distress signal, Helipso.
00:31:09That's all I want them to know at the moment.
00:31:10Helipso.
00:31:12Helipso.
00:31:14Rocky Jones of the airship, XV-2, in distress.
00:31:18Helipso.
00:31:23Come in, XV-2, and declare nature of emergency.
00:31:27Starboard control rocket's conked out.
00:31:30Request permission to land and repair.
00:31:33Do you know you've transgressed the Ophician boundary?
00:31:36We could disintegrate you with no questions asked.
00:31:41My apologies.
00:31:42It was unavoidable.
00:31:44I now ask that you recognize Article 7 of our treaty.
00:31:48Rocky Jones?
00:31:49May I speak to someone in authority?
00:31:52I am Cleolata.
00:31:54The suzerain of Ophicius.
00:31:57Yes.
00:31:58I will respect the treaty.
00:32:00You have my permission to land.
00:32:03Ellipse our planet.
00:32:05We will then assign approach path and clearance.
00:32:08Nintendo and Tove.
00:32:10Nintendo and Tove.
00:32:12I guess that means roger and out.
00:32:14Catch on fast, Winky.
00:32:15It does.
00:32:16Winky.
00:32:18Go after and knock out one of the Starboard rockets.
00:32:20Do enough damage so we'll have at least a week to find Professor Newton and Bobby while you make repairs.
00:32:25Oh, Rocky.
00:32:26All that work.
00:32:26Couldn't we just pretend?
00:32:28Orders are orders.
00:32:29We've got to stay there a week.
00:32:30Come on, I'll beat it.
00:32:37Fortunately, Griff prepared us for Rocky Jones' arrival.
00:32:40Now to prepare Professor Newton and the boy.
00:32:43Sit down, Bobby.
00:32:59Please, Cleolanta.
00:33:00I'd rather stand.
00:33:02Why'd you stand for me?
00:33:03I said sit down.
00:33:08Are you enjoying your visit on Ophicius?
00:33:10It's not a visit.
00:33:12You're keeping us by force.
00:33:14You'll never let us leave.
00:33:16Professor Newton is very valuable to our cause.
00:33:19And too, Bobby, if you study and prepare yourself.
00:33:23And cooperate.
00:33:25I don't like what you teach.
00:33:27And if you think you'll ever lick Earth and the united worlds of the solar system,
00:33:31you've got another thing coming.
00:33:34You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:36Bobby.
00:33:36You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:38You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:39You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:40You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:41You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:42You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:43You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:44You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:45You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:46You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:47You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:48You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:49You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:50You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:51You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:52You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:53You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:54You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:55You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:56You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:57You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:33:58You may change your mind, Bobby.
00:34:29Perfect.
00:34:36He's under our influence.
00:34:39From now on, little Bobby will be cooperating.
00:34:43Now, Professor Newton is next.
00:34:45Cleolanta, the Professor has just pledged his complete cooperation.
00:34:48The work can't continue with the distortion of thoughts.
00:34:51We don't dare risk confusing his brain.
00:34:53That will be my decision, Dargato.
00:34:55Right now, the report Rocky Jones will send back to Earth is more important.
00:35:10This is the XV-2 awaiting further landing instructions.
00:35:13This is Cleolanta, the Suzerain of Ophicius.
00:35:19Come in, XV-2, and identify.
00:35:22This is Rocky Jones in the XV-2.
00:35:25We have Ellipse to your planet.
00:35:26Now request landing instructions.
00:35:28Set controls for free fall.
00:35:30We will bring you in.
00:35:31When you land, I shall personally extend a welcome to Ophicius.
00:35:35Fintendo and Toff.
00:35:38Fintendo and Toff.
00:35:40Set for free fall.
00:35:42What a system.
00:35:44Say, maybe we got our word Ophicius from their name Ophicius, huh?
00:35:48I'm afraid you're right, Winky.
00:35:50Well, let's take a look before we land, huh?
00:35:56Free fall, sir.
00:35:57Wow!
00:36:01If that's not the biggest building yet, I'll scramble Scorpio.
00:36:05What is it, Ben?
00:36:05An alcovary to govern ox.
00:36:07What's that in English?
00:36:08It means government headquarters.
00:36:10We'll be taken there.
00:36:11I hope we'll come back out.
00:36:13People who've been known not to.
00:36:14I'm anxious to meet this fabulous Rocky Jones.
00:36:33This will be an unexpected pleasure.
00:36:36In more ways than one.
00:36:44You and your friends are free to come and go as you wish.
00:36:47See our country.
00:36:49Look into corners.
00:36:51Search our minds.
00:36:52We have nothing to hide.
00:36:55I only ask for a fair report when you return to Earth.
00:37:00Don't believe a word of it.
00:37:02How long will it take to repair your spaceship?
00:37:05Oh?
00:37:07A week, perhaps?
00:37:09We'll do the job as soon as possible.
00:37:11Why not enjoy your stay here, Mr. Jones?
00:37:13And let my technicians do the work.
00:37:17I insist.
00:37:18We can do a much better job.
00:37:20I assure you.
00:37:23Letting the rest of the universe know the truth about Ophicius is difficult, Mr. Jones.
00:37:28People who don't understand us go back with lurid tales.
00:37:32While those that do elect to remain and share our life with us.
00:37:36And happiness here.
00:37:40Perhaps you know Professor Newton.
00:37:41I, uh...
00:37:43Why, yes, I do.
00:37:46Young Ward?
00:37:47Bobby?
00:37:48Yes, I know them both very well.
00:37:50Then you must see them.
00:37:51At once.
00:37:52I'd like to, Cleland.
00:37:53We're proud of our observatory, Rocky.
00:38:13I'll have Professor Newton show you around.
00:38:16But Professor likes it here very much.
00:38:18As you know.
00:38:19All right, so now it's Rocky, huh?
00:38:23And he's about to crack out with some kid, Cleo.
00:38:26Oh, he's just playing it her way, stringing her along.
00:38:29Women always fall for that, you know.
00:38:30Professor Newton.
00:38:43Here are some friends.
00:38:47Hello, Professor.
00:38:47Hi, Professor.
00:38:49Friends?
00:38:50Oh, why, of course.
00:38:54Rocky Jones.
00:38:56And Winky.
00:38:58Well, well.
00:38:59This is indeed a pleasure.
00:39:01And a surprise.
00:39:03Welcome.
00:39:04Welcome to Ephesus.
00:39:06We'll leave you alone to enjoy the reunion.
00:39:09Oh, but there's no, no reason for you to leave Cleolanta.
00:39:13This is like old times, isn't it, Rocky?
00:39:27Oh, Professor, you remember Vina Ray?
00:39:29Vina Ray?
00:39:30Well, it seems I should.
00:39:32It was during the exchange of scientists back on Earth that you gave me a medal given you by Secretary Drake.
00:39:38Remember?
00:39:39I gave you a medal.
00:39:40Yes, don't you remember?
00:39:41Well, perhaps.
00:39:44Oh, but that's of no matter.
00:39:46Rocky, Rocky.
00:39:48Isn't this a wonderful country?
00:39:50So exciting.
00:39:51So stimulating.
00:39:52And look, these instruments.
00:39:54Things to work with beyond my wildest dreams.
00:39:58And, uh, where's Bobby, Professor?
00:40:01Bobby.
00:40:02Oh, why, of course, Bobby.
00:40:04I'll get him.
00:40:08Hey, uh, maybe they got a bug planted in here so they can overstate.
00:40:11Hear our conversations.
00:40:13Maybe the Professor knows about it and he's putting on an act.
00:40:15Maybe.
00:40:16But that look in his eyes.
00:40:18He's not the same, Rocky.
00:40:19I know.
00:40:22Hi there, Bobby.
00:40:23The Space Ranger's service hasn't been the same without you around under our heels.
00:40:27We sure miss you.
00:40:28Nice of you to say that, Winky.
00:40:30Welcome to Ophesus, Rocky.
00:40:33Oh, come on, Bobby.
00:40:35Let's see how much you've grown.
00:40:36You used to come up to here, you know.
00:40:38Hide alone isn't the measurement of a man.
00:40:40Oh, Bobby, do you see any changes?
00:40:57Nothing appreciable.
00:40:59Remember, you were going to Captain One just like her when you grew up.
00:41:02And none of that newfangled stuff, boys.
00:41:04She's got to be just like the orbit jet.
00:41:06I'll Captain a spaceship someday and she'll run rings around the orbit jet.
00:41:11Maybe we'll meet up in space against each other.
00:41:14And I'll like that.
00:41:17Bobby.
00:41:17I'd like to go back to the observatory.
00:41:22All right, Bobby.
00:41:23Vina, take Bobby back to the observatory, please.
00:41:39Goodbye, Bobby.
00:41:40Bye.
00:41:41So long, Bobby.
00:41:45Nothing, huh?
00:41:46And I thought going through the orbit jet would bring him back to his senses.
00:41:50Boy, if we could get him back on Earth for a while, they'd come to their senses quick enough.
00:41:54Hey, maybe we could figure out a way to...
00:41:56We go by the rule of freedom and a man's right to make his own decisions.
00:42:02Professor Newton and Bobby want to stay here on Ophicia, so...
00:42:05There's nothing we can do about it.
00:42:06We used to be friends.
00:42:18I'm sorry it's different now.
00:42:20Goodbye, Bobby.
00:42:21Goodbye.
00:42:22Goodbye.
00:42:22Goodbye.
00:42:22Goodbye.
00:42:36Bobby, what's the matter?
00:42:44I don't know.
00:42:44I feel sort of dizzy.
00:42:46As if I wasn't myself.
00:42:47Here, I'll help you up the stairs.
00:42:48No!
00:42:50It's cold.
00:42:51It's a prison.
00:42:52Just like the rest of Ophicia's.
00:42:53Say that again, Bobby.
00:42:54No, no.
00:42:55I don't know what I'm saying.
00:42:58Vina, I was just on the orbit jet with Rocky, wasn't I?
00:43:02Yes, Bobby.
00:43:02You were.
00:43:03Please, Vina, go get Rocky for me.
00:43:05I want to talk to him.
00:43:06Right away.
00:43:07Of course, Bobby.
00:43:07Hurry, Vina.
00:43:08I will, Bobby.
00:43:10With your permission, we'd like to blast off at 0300.
00:43:14So soon?
00:43:15Does this mean you don't like it here?
00:43:19I would like to prolong your visit, Rocky.
00:43:22And I would rather you didn't.
00:43:25Hey, Vina.
00:43:27Looking for me?
00:43:29Where's Rocky?
00:43:30I got a call from Cleo Lana.
00:43:31Uh, what's reverse English for the government building?
00:43:34An alcovar de Governax.
00:43:35That's what the man said.
00:43:36That's where Rocky is.
00:43:37Thanks, Winky.
00:43:37Sure.
00:43:41Do I have permission to blast off at 0300?
00:43:43You have no right to detain us, you know.
00:43:46Please, Rocky, sit down.
00:43:49Perhaps you'd rather blast off earlier.
00:43:510230?
00:43:52The time you left Earth?
00:43:55How did you learn that?
00:43:56I also know of the attack by an unknown spaceship.
00:44:01And a great many other things.
00:44:04Shall I go on?
00:44:07Yes.
00:44:08This is very interesting.
00:44:12Please do.
00:44:14For instance, your mission to bring back Professor Newton.
00:44:19And the boy.
00:44:20But they don't want to go back, do they, Rocky?
00:44:27And maybe you won't want to go back either.
00:44:31Any more than they do.
00:44:32Please believe in the way.
00:44:45Oh, my God.
00:44:57Bye.
00:44:59Rocky. Rocky!
00:45:06Rocky! Rocky!
00:45:10Rocky! Rocky!
00:45:16Rocky!
00:45:18Darganto, Darganto, see me at once.
00:45:34You've got to come with us, Professor.
00:45:36I want to go back.
00:45:37No, I refuse.
00:45:39I refuse to leave Ophicius.
00:45:41This is my adopted land, and I prefer to remain here.
00:45:45He doesn't mean it, Rocky.
00:45:46He doesn't know what he's saying.
00:45:47Oh, Bobby.
00:45:49Please, Rocky, get us off of here.
00:45:51Right away.
00:46:00Me and Winky are standing by the spaceship.
00:46:02Now, we've been allowed to come and go as we wish.
00:46:04If we're lucky, we can make it for a fast blast off.
00:46:06No, no.
00:46:07Ah, Darganto, my good friend.
00:46:11Very thanks.
00:46:13The Professor and Bobby, the condomando.
00:46:14Come along, Bobby.
00:46:17Come along.
00:46:18I've already told them we'd prefer to remain here.
00:46:21Rocky!
00:46:21Yeah?
00:46:22No, I won't go.
00:46:24I want to stay with Rocky.
00:46:34Yes, Darganto?
00:46:36Rocky Jones is trying to force Professor Newton to leave Ophicius.
00:46:39And the boy?
00:46:40He's been...
00:46:41He's been influenced, Cleolanta.
00:46:44Have Rocky Jones step forward.
00:46:54So this is the way you repay the freedom I have granted you.
00:46:58Darganto.
00:46:59Yes, Cleolanta?
00:47:01Bring Rocky Jones to an alcovar de govenox.
00:47:04It will be his decision to remain on Ophicius.
00:47:18Darganto.
00:47:19Darganto!
00:47:20Darganto!
00:47:20Darganto!
00:47:20Darganto!
00:47:34Who told you about my flight to Ophicius?
00:47:36Who told you about my flight to Ophicius?
00:47:38Who told you about my flight to Ophicius?
00:48:04Who's your man on earth?
00:48:05Tell me, who's your spy on our planet?
00:48:10Griff.
00:48:10Griff in the Space Ranger service.
00:48:12Would you say Griff?
00:48:14Oh!
00:48:15Oh!
00:48:16Oh!
00:48:16Oh!
00:48:16Oh!
00:48:17Oh!
00:48:17Oh!
00:48:17Oh!
00:48:18Oh!
00:48:19Oh!
00:48:20Oh!
00:48:21Oh!
00:48:22Oh!
00:48:23Oh!
00:48:24Oh!
00:48:25Oh!
00:48:26Oh!
00:48:27Oh!
00:48:28Oh!
00:48:29Oh!
00:48:30Oh!
00:48:31Oh!
00:48:32Oh!
00:48:33Oh!
00:48:34Oh!
00:48:35Oh!
00:48:35Oh!
00:48:35Oh!
00:48:47Oh!
00:48:48What do you want, Charlie?
00:48:49Can't look a couple of Space Rangers, can't you, Barley?
00:48:54You can't lick a couple of space ragers, can you, Bobby?
00:49:14Quick, Bobby, up the lighter.
00:49:24Hey, Veena, here comes Rocky with the professor and Bobby. It looks like trouble. We better prepare for blast-off.
00:49:30On the double, Veena. Secure blast-off harness and ascend ladder.
00:49:34Hm? What was that last thing, Winky? Do what to what?
00:49:37Never mind, I'll get it.
00:49:43Secure for blast-off.
00:49:47Rocky, we're blasting off.
00:49:54All right, let's go.
00:50:14Good work, Veena.
00:50:16I wonder how our passengers are. Rocky Jones, for instance.
00:50:20Oh, Griff, traitor right in headquarters.
00:50:28What are you frowning about, Rocky?
00:50:30He's won. The adventure's about over.
00:50:32That's what you think.
00:50:34Just wait and see.
00:50:50Congratulations for a fine blastoff.
00:50:54Thanks, Rocky.
00:50:55Thank you, sir.
00:50:56I was talking to Winky.
00:50:58Now I'm talking to you, even though you are my commanding officer.
00:51:02Rocky, why don't you get that serious look off your face once in a while?
00:51:06I'll take over, Vena. You better go back with Professor Newton and Bobby.
00:51:10They may need some attention. They've had a rough time.
00:51:13Yes, sir.
00:51:14Ah, the woman's touch.
00:51:21Who's gonna say anything against it?
00:51:23Hey, how's the professor, Rocky?
00:51:25Barely confused at the moment.
00:51:27Keep saying, why are you taking me away from Ophicius?
00:51:30And he rubs his head and can't understand why he said a thing like that.
00:51:33Gosh, that must have been some powerful treatment he got up there.
00:51:37Yes, he still acts as if his brain had been paralyzed, but he's coming around.
00:51:44Oh, no.
00:51:45Oh, no.
00:51:46Oh, no.
00:51:47Oh, no.
00:51:48Oh, no.
00:51:49Oh, no.
00:51:50Oh, no.
00:51:51Oh, no.
00:51:52Oh, no.
00:51:53Oh, no.
00:51:54Oh, no.
00:51:55Oh, no.
00:51:56Oh, no.
00:51:57Oh, no.
00:51:58Oh, no.
00:51:59Oh, no.
00:52:00Oh, no.
00:52:01Oh, no.
00:52:02This is weakness, Cleolanta.
00:52:03The ship must be destroyed.
00:52:05Or is it because Rocky Jones is aboard?
00:52:08Your great mistake was in trying to keep him here.
00:52:11I'm going to give the orders to...
00:52:12I give the orders, Darganto.
00:52:14Not you or anyone.
00:52:15Cleolanta, if they even reach our communication zone, we lose our best ally on Earth.
00:52:20Our own man and their headquarters.
00:52:21You mean Griff?
00:52:22Yes.
00:52:23Rocky knows we have an ally on Earth.
00:52:26But Rocky can't possibly suppose that he is...
00:52:28But he can, Cleolanta.
00:52:29He knows.
00:52:30I...
00:52:31You told him?
00:52:34I was forced to.
00:52:36And you were the strong one.
00:52:38You're a weakling and a traitor.
00:52:40I had no intention of allowing them to go beyond our reach.
00:52:44But neither am I prepared to invite a war just now.
00:52:48In a moment, we'll falsely magnetize their instruments.
00:52:52If the orbit jet crashes into an officious moon, it's not our responsibility.
00:53:00That will help correct your mistake.
00:53:10What do you bet they're just pretending they let us get away?
00:53:13Uh-huh.
00:53:15Heads they blast us, tails they don't, huh?
00:53:19The odds aren't that good.
00:53:21If they can't have Professor Newton on their side, they certainly don't want him on ours.
00:53:26Well, it's clear sailing ahead.
00:53:28That is, unless they decide to blast us.
00:53:32Is it manual control, Rocky?
00:53:33No, we'll go by instruments.
00:53:35Conserve all power for this long half, Winky.
00:53:37You know, Winky, it's hard to understand how a man raised on our Earth
00:53:44could fall in line with the Ophicians and become a spy for them against us.
00:53:49You mean we got one of those things crawling around?
00:53:52Yes.
00:53:53And in the Space Rangers' service.
00:53:56What?
00:53:57Oh, you must be kidding. Galloping galaxies, I can't believe it.
00:54:00Do you know who it is?
00:54:02Yes.
00:54:04Griff.
00:54:05Griff?
00:54:06Golly.
00:54:09Hey, Griff's at headquarters.
00:54:12That's right.
00:54:13I don't understand it, but looking back, I can believe it.
00:54:17You see, Winky, Griff had a lot of time piled up, including a hop to Ophicius.
00:54:21That's when the bug bit him.
00:54:23That's when he fell for their phoning philosophy.
00:54:25Yeah, go on.
00:54:27Then he took advantage of off-earth time to ask us for an office assignment,
00:54:30so he could spy for them.
00:54:31Knife and Comets, the guy must have got moon fever.
00:54:34He must be nuts to do a thing like that.
00:54:37Well, it's hard to explain a traitor, Winky, but...
00:54:41Well, his main purpose was to infiltrate the heart of our operations.
00:54:44That explains why the Ophicians seemed to know what we were going to do before we did it.
00:54:48Griff tipped them off.
00:54:55Gosh, Rocky, wait until Secretary Drake hears this and realizes that his own assistant...
00:54:59Yes, I know.
00:55:01Well, we'd better bring the log up to date and seal it.
00:55:04And so I... I was forced to make my declaration as I did.
00:55:13Oh, but I hoped you wouldn't believe it, that you'd understand that I was being influenced.
00:55:19Please, Professor, calm yourself. We understand.
00:55:23Amina, please. Come forward to make an entry in the log.
00:55:26Yes, sir. Right away, sir. At your service, sir.
00:55:29Don't worry, Professor. I said things just as bad, if not worse.
00:55:35I told Rocky I wanted to go up against him, in a space fight, and I was going to lick him.
00:55:41No. You little Bobby said that?
00:55:50And also during this mission, Arganto, a power in the Ophicia's formation, admitted under stress that their agent on Earth is...
00:55:56Griff.
00:56:00Yes, Mr. Secretary, Griff.
00:56:03The time is now 1535, and we're still within the boundaries of the Ophicia's formation. You got that?
00:56:09Mm-hmm.
00:56:11Mr. Secretary, as an integral part of the log of this flight of the XV-2, I wish to make the following entry.
00:56:19I have never had so fine a crew.
00:56:24There's an integral part of the log of this flight.
00:56:32Rocky, this includes me.
00:56:34Go on, Tina, there's more.
00:56:42Sorry, sir. There's only one T in integral.
00:56:45Mr. Gruul.
00:56:52Wait a minute.
00:56:53Come on.
00:56:54Come on.
00:57:06Southern satellites.
00:57:07That was too close for comfort.
00:57:09So Rocky Jones wasn't going to get beyond our reach, hmm?
00:57:13Silence.
00:57:14I have another plan.
00:57:24You know, Winky, I'm sure glad there's only one T in integral.
00:57:28Ha, ha, ha.
00:57:34Hey, listen, Rocky.
00:57:36I'm finally in clear contact with Space Station RV-5.
00:57:39Not to relay the message to her.
00:57:41Aw, Hoppin' Hercules.
00:57:42Won't Secretary Drake be glad to hear we have the Professor and Bobby aboard?
00:57:45Yes, he will.
00:57:47But our first report has to be unfavorable.
00:57:49Oh.
00:57:51Because Griff might intercept it, huh?
00:57:53Yes.
00:57:54Our first report has to be aimed at Griff, not at Drake.
00:57:56You see, the spaceship we destroyed must have been their communication link between Earth and Ophicius.
00:58:02Now, that leaves Griff in the dark.
00:58:03It's the late developments.
00:58:05We've got to keep him that way.
00:58:06Hmm, I get you.
00:58:07So until we land back at headquarters, it's safer to let Griff think our flight was a failure.
00:58:16The XV-2 calling Space Station RV-5, reporting on Operation Haystack.
00:58:23Mission unsuccessful.
00:58:24Unsuccessful.
00:58:26All right, Rocky.
00:58:27I'll relay the message to Drake.
00:58:29Over and out.
00:58:33Well, I guess you can't win all the time.
00:58:36Clark to Secretary Drake.
00:58:38Confidential.
00:58:40Operation Haystack.
00:58:42Come in, Headquarters of Space Affairs.
00:58:44Hold on, Clark.
00:58:45I'll call Secretary Drake.
00:58:54Mr. Secretary.
00:58:55Yes, Griff.
00:58:56Space Station RV-5 reporting, sir, on Operation Haystack.
00:59:00So Rocky made it back.
00:59:01Good.
00:59:07Mr. Secretary Drake.
00:59:08Send the message over the scrambler, Clark.
00:59:12Ready here, sir.
00:59:14Proceed, Clark.
00:59:21Mission unsuccessful.
00:59:23Professor Newton and Bobby, without apparent influence, seem sincere and determined in their desire to remain on the alien planet.
00:59:31This is a blow to our country, Griff.
00:59:33A staggering blow to the United Worlds of the Solar System.
00:59:35Yes, sir.
00:59:37Sorry, I had to send this kind of a message, Mr. Secretary.
00:59:40Over and out.
01:00:01Space Station RV-5.
01:00:03Space Ranger Ship XV-2.
01:00:05Come in, XV-2.
01:00:07XV-2 reporting.
01:00:09Step by magnetic coupler complete.
01:00:11We'll put you in.
01:00:13Well, how about it, Rocky?
01:00:15You all in one piece this time, or should I alert the patch crew?
01:00:19All in one piece, Clark.
01:00:20See you soon.
01:00:21Out.
01:00:23Ah, the defeated warriors returneth home.
01:00:25What a surprise this is gonna be.
01:00:31How are we coming, Rocky?
01:00:32Everything's super stellar?
01:00:34Super stellar, Bobby.
01:00:36We're in the magnetic field of Space Station RV-5.
01:00:37Oh, boy.
01:00:38Now to get out and run the hundreds.
01:00:40Rocky, I'll bet that way up here on the space island...
01:00:43Sorry, Bobby.
01:00:45I know we all wanna get out and stretch our legs a bit, but...
01:00:48Right now, Professor Newton, it's best if you and Bobby stay out of sight in the ship.
01:00:53Oh, don't worry about us, Rocky.
01:00:55We'll do our stretching on Earth, huh?
01:00:58Thanks, Professor.
01:00:59Oh, Rocky.
01:01:01Don't lose your faith in people.
01:01:03Remember, it's the exception that proves the rule.
01:01:05Hoo ho.
01:01:07W-O-A to Griff.
01:01:35Come in, Griff.
01:01:37Come in, Griff.
01:01:44W-O-A to Griff.
01:01:45Come in, Griff.
01:01:46Griff to W-O-A.
01:01:47Come in and identify.
01:01:49This is Darganto.
01:01:51Darganto?
01:01:52With everything going as planned, why chance a call at this time?
01:01:56Working as planned?
01:01:58What report have you received on the Rocky Jones flight?
01:02:01Mission unsuccessful.
01:02:02Professor Newton remaining unofficials.
01:02:04That's a lie, Griff.
01:02:05A scheme to trap you.
01:02:06One moment.
01:02:07One moment.
01:02:08One moment.
01:02:09One moment.
01:02:10One moment.
01:02:11One moment.
01:02:12One moment.
01:02:13One moment.
01:02:14One moment.
01:02:15One moment.
01:02:16One moment.
01:02:17One moment.
01:02:18One moment.
01:02:19One moment.
01:02:20One moment.
01:02:21One moment.
01:02:22One moment.
01:02:23One moment.
01:02:24One moment.
01:02:25One moment.
01:02:26One moment.
01:02:27One moment.
01:02:28One moment.
01:02:29One moment.
01:02:30One moment.
01:02:31One moment.
01:02:32One moment.
01:02:33One moment.
01:02:34One moment.
01:02:35One moment.
01:02:36One moment.
01:02:37One moment.
01:02:38One moment.
01:02:39And the professor.
01:02:40One moment.
01:02:41The professor and the boy are with him in the orbit jet.
01:02:42They've told him.
01:02:43Get me off of here before they get back.
01:02:44Listen, Griff.
01:02:45One man, strategically placed for sabotage, has greater power than an army.
01:02:48I've done your work, Doug Ahzo.
01:02:49Now get me off of here.
01:02:50Use your power, Griff.
01:02:51Wait for the orbit jet to land and then destroy the headquarters of space affairs.
01:02:55But what about me?
01:02:56Am I so expendable?
01:02:58I didn't say that, but your duty comes first.
01:03:01You may need help, so call in Ramez.
01:03:04The job is important, Griff.
01:03:05You are important.
01:03:07Ramez is expendable.
01:03:09Over and out.
01:03:09A traitor in that uniform.
01:03:31Space rangers and traitors, they don't go together.
01:03:39Yes, Griff?
01:04:06Ramez, report to Headquarters of Space Affairs immediately for special assignment.
01:04:11I'll clear you through the gates.
01:04:14You have a confidential report for Secretary Drake.
01:04:16Secure for blast-out.
01:04:33Home again. Home again.
01:04:35Jiggity Jupiter.
01:04:37It'll be super stellar when we get back on Earth once more.
01:04:39Clear Space Station. We're in free fall.
01:04:59Firing rockets in two seconds.
01:05:00The XV-2 calling Office of Space Affairs. Come in, please.
01:05:15Office of Space Affairs to XV-2. Come in.
01:05:17We're out of Space Station RV-5, and I'm about to start primary braking ellipse of Earth.
01:05:22Glad to have you back, Rocky.
01:05:23What's your landing time?
01:05:25Approximately 0800.
01:05:27Where's Secretary Drake?
01:05:29He's out of the zone.
01:05:30Any message?
01:05:32No, just hello.
01:05:34See you in the morning, Griff.
01:05:35Out.
01:05:36Drake?
01:05:50Rocky Jones says to say hello.
01:05:52Behave yourself. I'm going to need you.
01:05:57Come on.
01:05:58Come on.
01:05:58Come on.
01:06:00Come on.
01:06:01Come on.
01:06:02Come on.
01:06:04Come on.
01:06:05Come on.
01:06:06Come on.
01:06:06Come on.
01:06:06Move down to the first section.
01:06:50Take her down to the second section while I plant and wire this one.
01:06:53Welcome home, Rocky.
01:07:19X-V-2 calling Office of Space Affairs.
01:07:33Come in, please.
01:07:35Office of Space Affairs to the X-V-2.
01:07:37Come in.
01:07:38I wonder where Drake is.
01:07:39Come in.
01:07:41Completing final breaking ellipse.
01:07:43Landing time now determined 0814.
01:07:45Requesting clearance.
01:07:47We'll be ready for you, Rocky.
01:07:49Out.
01:07:54Landing is 0814.
01:07:56Would you set your timer for 0830?
01:07:58That'll make an error of 16 minutes, which will give us time to blast off.
01:08:01But it won't give Rocky time enough to find it.
01:08:13Come in.
01:08:14You're coming with me, Drake.
01:08:16Just in case Rocky has some ideas that don't go along with mine.
01:09:18Stay where you are.
01:09:42I'll go out alone.
01:10:12So you left crew and passengers aboard, eh?
01:10:17Well, that's all right with me.
01:10:24Now, Rocky, switch on blast-off synchronizer.
01:10:27Rocky.
01:10:27Go ahead.
01:10:33Start climbing.
01:10:34Take charge of the ship.
01:10:54Hold it.
01:11:10Stay right there.
01:11:11Griff will be here to take the ship off.
01:11:12Don't turn around.
01:11:43Don't make one false move.
01:11:45Toss your weapon over the side.
01:11:46Take her off, Winky.
01:12:14That's Rocky.
01:12:14Yeah, come on.
01:12:15Quick, quick.
01:12:15Take her off.
01:12:16Go with the synchronizer.
01:12:18That's an order.
01:12:18Rocky, stop him.
01:12:20Get us aboard.
01:12:20We don't know what you're doing.
01:12:21What?
01:12:21What am I doing, Griff?
01:12:34I've got the whole headquarters planted.
01:12:40Any minute now, any second, we're going up in smoke.
01:12:42Then you better go pull some switches if you want to lift.
01:12:47Don't try it.
01:12:48Come on.
01:12:48You better go.
01:13:33No space ranger is going to put anything over on me.
01:14:03No space ranger is going to put anything over there.
01:14:33No space ranger is going to put anything over there.
01:14:46XB-2 to Office of Space Affairs. Come in, Office of Space Affairs.
01:14:54Office of Space Affairs to the XB-2.
01:14:56Come in, Office of Space Affairs.
01:14:59Well, Mr. Secretary, I must say this is quite a twist by being on the receiving end here.
01:15:04But everything's under control. You can return to base.
01:15:07State landing time. We're all clear for you.
01:15:10We'll come in now, Rocky, and congratulations.
01:15:13Mission successful, thanks to you.
01:15:36You
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