captain power & the soldiers of the future

cast as Captain Jonathan Power aired: September 19, 1987 to March 19, 1988 writers: Larry DiTillio, J. Michael Straczynski, Mark Scott Zicree, Michael Reaves, Christy Marx & Marv Wolfman intro: Earth 2147. The legacy of the Metal Wars, when man fought machine and machines won. Bio-Dreads. Monstrous creations that hunt down human survivors... and digitize them. Volcania. Center of the Bio-Dread empire, stronghold and fortress of Lord Dread, feared ruler of this new order. But from the fires of the Metal Wars arose a new breed or warrior-born and trained to bring down Lord Dread and his Bio-Dread empire. They were soldiers of the future, mankind's last hope. Their leader, Captain Jonathan Power - master of the incredible powersuits, which transform each soldier into a one-man attack force. Major Matthew "Hawk" Masterson - fighter in the sky. Lieutenant Michael "Tank" Ellis - ground assault unit. Sergeant Robert "Scout" Baker - espionage and communications. And Corporal Jennifer "Pilot" Chase-tactical systems expert. Together, they form the most powerful fighting force in Earth's history. Their creed - to protect all life. Their promise - to end Lord Dread's rule. Their name - Captain Power and the Soliders of the Future. episode #1: "Shattered" A mysterious message sends Jonathan and Pilot to the ruins of San Francisco. episode #2: "Wardogs" When Hawk gets shot down investigating "rebel" activity, he finds himself face to face with an old friend. episode #3: "The Abyss" Tank goes up against an "old friend" from the Babylon 5 colony in a brutal battle. episode #4: "Pariah" A young boy proves to be much more than he appears. episode #5: "A Fire in the Dark" A blind artist is forced to choose between sight and serving Lord Dread or remaining blind. episode #6: "The Mirror in Darkness" A fake Captain Power is luring human survivors out and betraying them. He's turning them over to be digitized by Sauron. episode #7: "The Ferryman" The threat of a new BioDread being created brings the team to action. episode #8: "And Study War No More" The team is herded into a cavern. Within the cavern they find a paradise which seems to have escaped Dread's machinations. episode #9: "The Intruder" Power and the team suffer when two men set out to impress the Captain. episode #10: "Flame Street" Power hooks into the web at Tech City despite the dangers and finds himself in a brutal war with Lord Dread within. Only his courage and strength can save him. episode #11: "Gemini and Counting" As a plague sweeps through the passages, Pilot risks herself by going into a Dread facility to find the antidote. She encounters a young woman, much like she was when she was still in the Dread Youth. Risking herself and the mission, she spares the girl's life. episode #12: "And Madness Shall Reign" Dread poisons the water supply of a resistance group. The group self-destructs from within and Power and team come to investigate. By the time they learn of the poison, it's too late. Tank is driven mad by the poison. episode #13: "Judgement" Pilot and Power are shot down in the desert. When Pilot leaves the Captain for help, she finds herself imprisoned and on trial for crimes against Humanity. episode #14: "A Summoning of Thunder, Part 1" Part one of a two part episode that finally reveals how the battle between Power and Dread began. episode #15: "A Summoning of Thunder, Part 2" Part two. episode #16: "The Eden Road" Dark Town sets the stage for the team's investigation into Eden II's validity. episode #17: "Freedom One" Freedom One, a radio dissident who preaches rebellion against Dread, calls a meeting of all of the resistance leaders but someone is preparing to betray them. episode #18: "New Order Part One: The Sky Shall Swallow Them" An orbiting space station is preparing to lay waste to the US Eastern coast. episode #19: "New Order Part Two: The Land Shall Burn" The space station is hurtling toward Volcania and the team strikes at Dread in their first big offensive. episode #20: "Retribution, Part 1 The team is busy celebrating their recent victory over Dread, but he's preparing his forces to strike back. episode #21: "Retribution, Part 2" The team's transit gates aren't a secret any more. Dread sends Blastarr to deal Power and the team a fatal blow. there are images for this series. listen to a Real Audio copy of the show's theme! an article regarding this series is available. these links will take you to various Captain Power pages by opening a new browser window: The Power Base The Passages Queen-of-Outer-Space's Captain Power Site Note: This page is dedicated to Maurice Dean Wint who played Scout. I thought it was well-worth including. Visit The Jessica Steen Page at http://www.jessicasteen.com/ updated: 02/11/2004