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| + | {{disambiguation|the series|The Adventures of Captain Proton}} |
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:"''Captain Proton, Spaceman First Class, Protector of [[Earth]], Scourge of Intergalactic Evil, at your service!''" |
:"''Captain Proton, Spaceman First Class, Protector of [[Earth]], Scourge of Intergalactic Evil, at your service!''" |
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| + | '''Captain Proton''' was the protagonist of the [[holographic novel]] ''[[The Adventures of Captain Proton]]'', a story created by {{USS|Voyager}} crewmember [[Tom Paris]]. In the story, Proton's sidekick is called [[Buster Kincaid]], played by [[Harry Kim]] on a number of occasions, and his secretary is named [[Constance Goodheart]]. He fought against the "evil forces" of [[Doctor Chaotica]] and [[Queen Arachnia]]. |
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| − | '''''The Adventures of Captain Proton''''' is a [[Metafiction]] adventure [[Serial (film)|serial]] and [[holodeck]] novel from the television series ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''. The program is designed by officers [[Tom Paris]] and [[Harry Kim (Star Trek)|Harry Kim]] to capture the spirit of the adventure serials from the 1930s and '40s, complete with over-the-top acting, bad dialog, and a noticeably low budget. To make this a unique experience the holoprojectors have created a [[monochromatic]] (black and white) environment (in "Night" the Doctor is first in full color before the holodeck is ordered to turn him monochromatic). |
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| − | "Captain Proton" is the heroic lead, based heavily on [[Buck Rogers]], [[Flash Gordon]] and [[Commando Cody]]. Replicas of Cody's and the "Republic" Robot costume were used to create the Captain Proton ensemble (except for the first episode "Night" where the actual costume, minus the bullet helmet, was used as was the actual Robot Costume). Captain Proton can be thought of as a [[meta-fiction]] character, in that he is fictional within the fictional universe of Star Trek. In the story, Proton's sidekick is called [[Buster Kincaid]] and his secretary is named [[Constance Goodheart]]. |
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| + | The jetpack of the costume was sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]] on eBay. {{stala|4822}} |
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| − | It appears that the "Captain Proton" novelization may have been based on the early 1950s science fiction series ''Captain Video and His Video Rangers'', with some cosmetic changes. The series shared the same campy themes and post World War II/Cold War clichés. A robot also existed in that series by the name of Tobor. |
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| − | The costume worn by Captain Proton bears striking similarity to that of {{w|Commando Cody}}, especially the control panel on the front. |
+ | The costume worn by Captain Proton bears striking similarity to that of {{w|Commando Cody}}, especially the control panel on the front. The commando cody reference is also shown in the controls that control Captain Proton's ship, which also resemble the ship controls of Commando Cody |
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| + | At least one complete ''Captain Proton'' story has been written in the real world, by [[Dean Wesley Smith]], ''[[Captain Proton: Defender of the Earth]]''. He presumed that, in the ''Star Trek'' universe, the holonovel ''Captain Proton'' was adapted from a supposed 1930s pulp magazine, and set out to write and publish that story. |
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| − | :''With actor names, FA = fictional actor within the Star Trek world, RA = real actor.'' |
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| − | * '''Captain Proton''' - The quintessential space-faring hero. Played by ''FA'' [[Tom Paris]]. |
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| − | * '''Constance Goodheart''' - Proton's secretary; her only line is a scream. Played once (reluctantly) by ''FA'' [[Seven of Nine]]. |
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| − | * '''Buster Kincaid''' - Proton's trusty sidekick. Played by ''FA'' [[Harry Kim (Star Trek)|Harry Kim]]. |
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| − | * '''Doctor Chaotica''' - The megalo-maniacal genius bent on the destruction of mankind (once he's done with Proton); obsessed with himself and Queen Arachnia. Direct parody of [[Ming the Merciless]], complete with high pointy collar. Played by ''RA'' [[Martin Rayner]]. |
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| − | * '''Satan's Robot''' - Direct parody of the "Republic Robot," overused robot props in three Republic serials: ''[[Undersea Kingdom]]'' ([[1936 in film|1936]]), ''[[Mysterious Doctor Satan]]'' ([[1940 in film|1940]], where it was referred to a "Doctor Satan's Robot") and ''[[Zombies of the Stratosphere]]'' ([[1952 in film|1952]]). Despite its mechanical speaking voice and clunky appearance, it actually has a rather high-strung personality, and once worked with Proton. Played by ''RA'' [[Tarik Ergin]] (who also acted [[Lieutenant Ayala]]). |
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| − | * '''The Twin Mistresses of Evil''' - 'Demonica' and 'Malicia' - played by ''FA'' [[Megan Delaney]] and [[Jennifer Delaney]] (identical twins known as ''the Delaney sisters''), ''RA'' [[Heidi Krämer]] and [[Alissa Krämer]]. |
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| − | * '''The President of Earth''' - Stuffy and brusque. In a single appearance, portrayed effortlessly by ''FA'' [[Doctor (Star Trek)|The Doctor]] ("[[Bride of Chaotica!]]"). |
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| − | * '''Queen Arachnia''' - Queen of the Spider People. Her pheromones can make any man do her bidding without question. She represents a woman's power over men; this evil vixen of the cosmos is played once (at first reluctantly, later with some enthusiasm) by ''FA'' [[Kathryn Janeway|Captain Janeway]] ("[[Bride of Chaotica!]]"); she earlier finds herself improvising when, right after the ship left Earth, she is thrown into a time-split ship ("[[Shattered (Voyager episode)|Shattered]]"). |
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| − | * '''Lonzak''' - Chaotica's head henchman, played by ''RA'' [[Nicholas Worth]]. Based on Ming's chief thug, Captain Torch. |
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| − | At least one complete Captain Proton story has been written in the real world: [http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Captain-Proton-Dean-Wesley-Smith/9780671036461-item.html?pticket=s0wazr22p1natg55uc4gj145e8peh1SsCiRuE%2fmuY4PwtRPzSQw%3d] ''Captain Proton: Defender of the Earth'', a comic, by [[Dean Wesley Smith]]. He presumed that in the Star Trek universe, the holonovel ''Captain Proton'' was adapted from a supposed 1930's comic; and he set out to write and publish that comic in the real world. (Other fan fiction described as Captain Proton stories are Star Trek: Voyager stories whose action happens place partly in Voyager's [[holodeck]] where the Captain Proton program is running.) |
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| − | == Cultural references == |
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| − | Captain Proton is the adopted nickname of research physiologist '''Thomas E. DeCoursey''', Associate Professor at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.{{Fact|date=December 2007}} |
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| − | * [http://www.colemanzone.com/Cody's_Commandos/ Cody's Commandos: Prop builder for Captain Proton] |
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| − | * [http://www2.phys.rush.edu/TomD/physiotd.html Website of Professor Thomas E. DeCoursey] |
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Revision as of 14:40, 11 March 2015
For the series, please see The Adventures of Captain Proton.
- "Captain Proton, Spaceman First Class, Protector of Earth, Scourge of Intergalactic Evil, at your service!"
Captain Proton was the protagonist of the holographic novel The Adventures of Captain Proton, a story created by USS Voyager crewmember Tom Paris. In the story, Proton's sidekick is called Buster Kincaid, played by Harry Kim on a number of occasions, and his secretary is named Constance Goodheart. He fought against the "evil forces" of Doctor Chaotica and Queen Arachnia.
Appendices
Appearances and references
- VOY:
- "Night" (Season Five)
- "Thirty Days"
- "Bride of Chaotica!"
- "Alice" (Season Six)
- "Drive" (Season Seven)
- "Repression"
- "Nightingale"
- "Shattered"
- "Endgame"
Background information
The jetpack of the costume was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay. [1]
The costume worn by Captain Proton bears striking similarity to that of Commando Cody, especially the control panel on the front. The commando cody reference is also shown in the controls that control Captain Proton's ship, which also resemble the ship controls of Commando Cody
Apocrypha
At least one complete Captain Proton story has been written in the real world, by Dean Wesley Smith, Captain Proton: Defender of the Earth. He presumed that, in the Star Trek universe, the holonovel Captain Proton was adapted from a supposed 1930s pulp magazine, and set out to write and publish that story.
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