MISSION INTERACTIONS!

The hostile ice world of Arcta has certainly had its difficulties for the Colonial party sent out to destroy the Ravashol Pulsar. Thankfully, Starbuck, in particular, has the attractive help of Clone warrior Tena during the dramatic mission ahead.

A great publicity image of Dirk Benedict and guest star Britt Ekland from The Gun on Ice Planet Zero.

THE CAPTIVE HUMAN!

The ice planet Arcta's efficient Cylon outpost has successfully destroyed the majority of the Colonial Patrol entering its system with their pulsar weapon emplacement, and now they have a crash-landed, captive warrior ripe for interrogation. Watch out, Cadet Cree!

A memorable scene from Gun On Ice Planet Zero, Part One.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: GOODBYE KISSES...

Who says that being a Colonial Warrior doesn't have its advantages! Adept in the art of kissing, Starbuck enjoys some quality goodbye time with Tenna (Britt Ekland and two doubles shot from the side) and other identical clones from her designated batch, in a memorable and humorous finale to the two-parter. 

Starbuck says goodbye as only he knows how...

The clone beauties say goodbye to Starbuck.

You win some, lose some, as they say. "I just lost all three," bemoans Starbuck!

We hope you've enjoyed this special coverage of the originally conceived TV movie version of Gun on Ice Planet Zero...

Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny, the last Battlestar, Galactica, leads a rag-tag fugitive fleet on a lonely quest - a shining planet known as Earth!

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: THE CLONE COMMUNITY RESTORED!

The battle has been won, the Cylons are no more on Arcta, the pulsar weapon has been totally destroyed, and the reunited Clones are at peace, with their 'Father Creator' in Doctor Ravashol, thrilled to see his children so happy and caring, ready to protect them. 

Our remaining Galactica heroes depart the community and say goodbye to their many friends...

Time for departure. Note the Clone Planner (Liam Sullivan) with Apollo in the only scene that made it to the final two-parter.

The Galactican quest continues as new hopes and friendships are cemented.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: PULSAR DESTRUCTION!

Doctor Ravashol's pulsar weapon is finally destroyed atop its mountain stronghold, its weak spots used against it to explosive effect by the Colonial heroes, and just in the nick of time, before the destruction of the Galactica...

The spectacular explosion captured outside the ILM premises in Van Nuys.

A spectacular model explosion filmed for the finale, likely handled by the pyrotechnics whizz Joe Viskocil, a veteran pyrotechnics expert who created a lot of the terrific explosions work for the first two Star Wars movies of 1977 and 1980.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45 - THE DEATH OF LEDA!

The Cylon garrison on Arcta has been wiped out by Starbuck, Boomer and his team, arriving to liaise with Apollo as the Pulsar Cannon is about to be destroyed by Colonial demolitions. Sadly, despite their success, there has been a tragic casualty, as Leda, shot by a Cylon Centurion whilst protecting her husband, dies quickly in a helpless and devastated Croft's arms.

Croft has no choice but to abandon his dead wife at the station, as he, the Colonials and Clones rush to evacuate the area and mountain prior to the soon explosion.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: VULPA'S MURDEROUS ATTACK!

Leda sacrifices her life to save Croft, watched by a helpless Apollo.

Arrived at the cannon pumping station, Vulpa attacks the Colonial Demolitions trio, with Leda, protecting  Croft and taking a deadly blast meant for her husband. Starbuck arrives to finally destroy Vulpa, though it take several mighty efforts to take it down.

Starbuck takes down Vulpa.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: THE GARRISON ATTACK CONTINUES!

The time for battle is now - explosive charges to the entrance of the Cylon Garrison are activated and our heroes (Starbuck, Boomer, Cree and the Thetas) charge into the fray, blowing the pogees out of every metal enemy, bar Vulpa, who escapes to the cannon discharge area. The action scene is accompanied once again by great and exciting music from the series regular composer Stu Phillips.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: GARRISON ATTACK!

Two Cylon Centurions are caught unawares and swiftly destroyed by Starbuck and Boomer with precision blaster accuracy as the diversionary Garrison attack on Arcta gets underway.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: THE ATTACKS BEGIN!

The time has come as the Colonial attacks on the garrison and the pulsar weapon begin simultaneously. Apollo, Croft and Leda take on the heavily guarded pump area of the weapon and destroy the Cylons. They soon begin priming their solenite explosive charges on vital points of the weapons control areas.

A fine action sequence, accompanied by great incidental music from Stu Phillips.

Apollo's aim hits true every time!

Leda and Apollo lay charges as Croft stands guard.

The many charges are placed...

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: READY TO ATTACK!

The countdown to the attacks on both the Cylon Garrison and the Pulsar Cannon control station is soon approaching as Leda, Croft and Apollo get ready to make their last stand surprise assault and plant their explosives...

Posed publicity image of Hatch as Apollo.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: PERIL IN THE INTAKE PIPE!

No sooner have the Colonials penetrated the intake pipe then they have to hold on for dear life as the tunnel shaft is activated. Thankfully, its duration is mercifully brief and they finally infiltrate the control/pump station area, readying themselves for attack.

Apollo and his colleagues brace themselves through intense air pressure and noise.

Their objective achieved...

Croft provides cover as the others follow.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: REACHING THE INTAKE PIPE!

It's been a long and difficult climb, but our three Colonial heroes reach the vital point of the mountain that will lead them into the Pulsar Weapon control area and the section which needs to be exploded...

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: THE ESCAPE BID!

A shocking surprise for Apollo.

The time has come when, upon reaching the ridge, Wolfe and Leda hold Apollo at gun point as they prepare to steal a nearby Cylon fighter. Apollo's reaching out to Wolfe and Leda to help destroy the weapon fails, and as Wolfe prepares to kill Apollo, a distracting pulsar blast helps Croft surprise tackle and fight his criminal associate, and retrieve his blaster. As Wolfe runs into the snow, Croft prepares to kill him, but ultimately hesitates. Apollo knows that Wolfe will never make it to the Cylon landing area...

A dignified Croft forces Leda to help him and Apollo in the final stages of their mountain ascension. They have a mission to complete, and a fleet of human survivors to save from annihilation...

Wolfe holds his concealed blaster on Apollo.

Apollos attempts at reason fail...

Croft tackles and fights Wolfe.

Croft takes aim at the retreating Wolfe, but hesitates...

Wolfe disappears into the snow.

Croft forces Leda back to the Colonial cause.

Croft is now put in full command. "This mission goes through..."

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: RAVASHOL BACKS THE HUMANS!

Stopping a potential revolt that could sabotage the Cylon garrison attack plan, Dr Ravashol convinces his clones to aide the humans, their brothers, in the final battle against the metal enemies, promising them that they will be protected in case of any future retaliations.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: AVALANCHE!

As the pulsar firing continues, so comes resultant ice and snow displacement hurtling down the mountain side as the burly Clone Ser 5-9 is injured in an immense avalanche descending on the Colonial expedition, his leg injury so severe that he ultimately will have to be assisted down the mountain ledge by Tenna as the remaining four members continue their mission, of which Leda and Wolfe are planning to escape as soon as they are on firmer ground atop the mountain.

The immense avalanche begins...

Apollo warns his colleagues: "Avalanche!"

Apollo races to push Croft away from the oncoming snow.

Croft owes Apollo his life.

Ser 5-9 has been seriously injured by a massive rock fall amidst the snow.

Leda reveals the extent of Ser 5-9's injury.