Creation Season 1 Theme

Starring
Richard Grieco		Captain Ian D. Graegor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A dark mysterious recluse and scientific genius in the field of planetary terraforming. An obsessive perfectionist entrusted with the controversial final stage of terraforming developement, senitent life. He commands the deep space vessel Eclipse.

Doctor Evelynne Simms ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ An optimistic young woman just assigned her first deep space mission. A genetic specialist in stage three lifeforms and botany. She suspects much more to Cpt. Graegor's brooding personality, and she finds herself questioning some of his ideals.		Renee O'Connor

Lucy Liu		Uranna ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A genetically enhanced woman and decendant of the original Opiu colonies started decades ago, she uses her education and training in stage two lifeforms and microbiotics to lay the foundation for inhabitable worlds.

Dyson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A master of vessel engineering and planetary climate control, he is a very private man to the point of being abrupt, loyal to extremes for Cpt. Graegor despite his dislike for the man, he holds secrets that could place the mission and crew at risk.		Frank Langella

Season One

Ties That Bind, Part One Season 1, Episode 1 Rain falls upon a populated desert world for the first time. Captain Graegor, Uranna and Dyson leave the world, breaking orbit aboard the terraforming vessel Eclipse. At that same time a research ship is attacked by space creatures that break through the hull to feed. A few scientists take refuge in a sealed room. Later in Earth orbit, Dr. Evelynne Simms is assigned to the crew. Introductions and a tour of the ship are cut short by Earth Consortium Command. Captain Graegor's hesitation to answer a derelict ship's distress call draws criticism from Dr. Simms. Their debate continues en route aboard ship. When the Eclipse arrives, scavenging space creatures see the ship as the next meal. Uranna begins work on nanotechnology weapons. Dyson engineers a remote pilot device. Dr. Simms researches acidic secretions given by the creatures. Dr. Simms stops Uranna's plan to release her weapon, certain the creatures will counteract the nanites in their own favor. Uranna is offended by the junior crewmember's interference. Dyson offers advice on dealing with Uranna. Dr. Simms requests he keep his opinions of her personal business to himself. Uranna apologizes to Dr. Simms for her angered behavior. On the derelict ship, a few creatures jump attach themselves to the Eclipse hull. A scientist aboard the derelict ship starts auto-destruct. He is willing to destroy even the Eclipse to protect a powerful secret cargo. Ties That Bind, Part Two Season 1, Episode 2 Dr. Simms notices star movement in a window as Captain Graegor brings the Eclipse out of the distress area. They argue once more and he reminds her of her place as a junior member of his crew. Uranna comforts Dr. Simms as Dyson talks with Captain Graegor of the conflict. The Eclipse enters close orbit of a yellow star. Dr. Simms enters Captain Graegor's room as he paints. He assures her the mission is not abandoned. Her place is as a member of his crew. Entire worlds will be her canvas for creation. The crew meet on the command deck. Dyson volunteers to use an enviro-suit to blast the creatures from the hull. He is attacked and adrift in space. The ship is taken into tight solar orbit. The creatures jump to their deaths for the star as a last meal. With Dyson's return the Eclipse returns to the derelict vessel. No creatures are seen on the vessel. Uranna suspects a trap but Captain Graegor alone decides to board the ship. He finds the survivors inside. Their leader cannot be persuaded to stop the destruct command. He would die before anyone gets the data crystal deliverable to Consortium Command. Uranna sees the creatures come around the opposite side of the other ship. They were hiding. The Eclipse crew leave their ship in enviro-suits to destroy the creatures. Only Captain Graegor returns. He lies telling them no one survived. He took the data crystal. The derelict ship and creatures are later destroyed. The Storm Season 1, Episode 3 Urin Danni IV is a planet besieged by endless tornadic storms caused by a past terraforming teams failure. Dr. Simms suspects more to Captain Graegor's story but says nothing. A com-signal is received from the planet. Captain Graegor and Dr. Simms take a shuttle down to investigate. She learns he was a junior member of the last ill-fated terraforming mission. They are greeted by a survivalist human race. Tribal leader Nohtha takes them to the underground caves. Several hundred people live there. Nohtha says it is so in many places on their world. Dr. Simms is approached by several potential suitors. Captain Graegor claims her as his much to her amusement and his embarrassment. Dr. Simms informs the crew of her shuttle conversation. Dyson is already aware the past mission details. His scans locate a fallen climate control satellite. The next day Captain Graegor, Dr. Simms and Nohtha travel the stormy land. They reach the satellite. It controls several others which also fell. A lightning storm forces their retreat. One strike destroys the satellite. Dr. Simms comforts Captain Graegor who is at a loss for words. Nohtha says the sudden climate change would throw his people to chaos. Perhaps this way is best. Captain Graegor regretfully agrees but promises to place the world on regular supply schedules. Aboard the Eclipse Dr. Simms later teases him about claiming her to cheer him up. He eventually smiles. Seasons Change Season 1, Episode 4 Captain Graegor finds a lifeless planet perfect for his terraforming crew to start their work. As Dyson sets up the climate, Captain Graegor retires to his room to research the proper sentient life to create. Uranna and Dr. Simms spend much time together. Uranna speaks of her solitary life in the rebellious Opiu colonies, where Consortium military blockades remain to this day. Dr. Simms speaks of her family on Earth and her desire to create colonizable life on new worlds. Uranna can share little new information of their Captain, save he holds a deep friendship with Dyson that borders on professional rivalry. Dyson finishes his work allowing Uranna's microbiotics followed by Dr. Simms plantlife and animal creations. Captain Graegor assembles his crew. They take a shuttle to the planet. Captain Graegor tells them he likes to spend a day on each world created to appreciate what has been built. Dr. Simms spends time with Dyson. He knows the Captain very well and he knows Dr. Simms was the perfect addition to the crew. She asks how he can be so certain. His promise to tell her in time only increases her curious nature. Captain Graegor compliments Uranna's terraforming progress. He is thankful she told nothing of great detail to Dr. Simms of his past. They share an understanding look. On the Eclipse, Captain Graegor announces there will be no sentient life. He is curious to see how the world might develop on its own. Soulmate Season 1, Episode 5 Guest Star: Lucy Lawless as Arenya Damage from Cursaini pirate ship attacks forces the Eclipse to set down on an unexplored forest world. Dyson makes repairs as Captain Graegor and Uranna leave the ship to draw the pirates elsewhere. Dr. Simms decides to explore. She finds stone ruins suggesting a past civilization. An animal woman lies trapped under a stone. Dr. Simms helps her. Arenya is grateful and takes a quick liking to Dr. Simms. Hunters appear with bow and arrows. Dr. Simms is hit defending her with a phase-pistol. Arenya cuts and joins both their hands for healing. Dr. Simms falls unconscious. Cursaini pirates find the Eclipse and land. Dyson escapes with the others. The Cursaini hunt after them. Dr. Simms wakes in Arenya's home dressed in animal skins. Her senses seem heightened. Arenya explains it as part of the cure. Dr. Simms asks what that means as her face takes on an animal like grin. The Eclipse crew are captured by Cursaini pirates when animal people attack them. The Cursaini are all killed. The Eclipse crew are taken captive to the main camp. They find Dr. Simms in a semi-animal state. She nears completion of embracing the animal spirit path of Arenya's people. Arenya claims Evelynne as her soulmate. Before the sacred wine is taken Uranna makes challenge. A fight to the death is held. Uranna's combat skills barely save her life. The crew takes Dr. Simms back to the ship kicking and screaming for an antidote. Arenya's people honor the successful challenge. Opiu Empire Season 1, Episode 6 Uranna persuades Captain Graegor visit the Opiu colonies to attend her brother Taneth's funeral. Dyson and Dr. Simms later receive a message that Captain Graegor and Uranna were taken hostage as soon as their shuttle landed. Terrorists demands for control of the Eclipse are refused until their leader shoots Uranna in the leg. Uranna's brother is the terrorist leader. Dyson relents and soon the entire crew is held prisoner. With the ship's power any and all Opiu colony worlds can be made anew. Uranna is taken to the medical deck while the others are imprisoned. She asks how he could have changed so much. Taneth tells her their people are desperate. Opiu is closer to falling than is widely known. The Eclipse could change that. Uranna refuses to help. A terrorist almost kills Dr. Simms seeing Dyson's escape attempt but Taneth stops him. They will be needed to ensure Uranna's loyalty. Captain Graegor sees through Taneth's deception. The terrorist agrees their work will continue to destroy Consortium worlds regardless the harm to billions of people. A clear message must be sent for freedom no matter the cost. Dyson works with Captain Graegor's wrist com-signal to alert Consortium forces. Uranna refuses to help her brother once more. He orders the Eclipse crew's execution as the ship is attacked. Consortium forces win the battle, but they take everyone captive with no distinction between terrorists and captives. The Powers That Be Season 1, Episode 7 Captain Graegor asks Uranna of her injury. She blames herself. Her relation to Taneth is why they are imprisoned, a misunderstanding Consortium guards ignore as terrorist lies. Captain Graegor is taken for questioning. He is later returned badly injured. In another building Dyson tricks guards. He and Dr. Simms escape to the dangerous streets of the capital city Opiu Sardae. Dr. Simms tells Dyson he knows the streets as if he had already been there. He looks to her thoughtful. There escape is watched by spies. When the time is right, Dyson and Dr. Simms are captured and taken to a distant terrorist stronghold. Taneth refuses Dr. Simms pleas to rescue their crew. Dyson offers a private weapons exchange away from Dr. Simms, one that would make Taneth invincible. News of Uranna's state execution that night convinces Taneth and he agrees. Uranna is returned to her cell badly injured. Captain Graegor can see her leg wound was hurt further. Certain of their demise, Uranna thanks Captain Graegor for all he has done for her. They almost share a kiss when the prison is attacked. Gunfire and explosions signal the rescue. Taneth asks for his sister's forgiveness as the Eclipse crew is brought to safety. She grudgingly understands. Then she punches him in the face for harming her. Taneth allows for it. Later on the Eclipse Dyson remains silent of Dr. Simms question of the weapon given to Taneth. Continental Divide Season 1, Episode 8 The Eclipse enters orbit above a world with one super-continent. Captain Graegor recalls similar ancient myths of Earth as the crew plans their schedule. Terraforming efforts begin, but Dyson somehow errs. Polar reduction results in an arctic center break that threatens to drift to the equatorial zone. The global flood would ruin an entire ecosystem. Dr. Simms' attempts to ease his self-doubt are unsuccessful. Captain Graegor questions his mentor's demand that the northern third of land be subjected to artificial ice age to slow the ice mass. Its collision with land would result in a field of icebergs. Dyson and the shuttle are missing the next day. The planetary atmosphere was thickened to ensure a colder climate. Captain Graegor brings the Eclipse down to the surface where he confronts his friend privately. Consortium laws desired strict designs on the world. Dyson' amused notice of his Captain's obedience to rules creates tension. The two nearly fight save Dr. Simms intervention. She notices Dyson's familiarity with this problem, as if he saw this same mistake before. She knows there is something more to his ability to tell the crew events before they happen. Captain Graegor says nothing more of the conflict. The crew repair the damage to the soon to be arctic world. Dyson thanks Dr. Simms for her support. He offers to always protect her. His look to the Captain as he speaks of this causes her measured concern. Memories of Paradise Season 1, Episode 9 Faded radio transmissions draw the Eclipse crew to a world where wheat fields and sunlight extend beyond the horizon. Dyson stays on the ship for repairs as the crew investigate this untouched world. The day is warm and relaxing. Captain Graegor, Dr. Simms and Uranna go their separate ways. Comforting thoughts of family and friends, and the desire to rest draw each of them to sleep. Dyson finishes his work. The crew cannot be found. Scans reveal a narcotic chemical in the air which induces sleep. Dyson puts on an air-sealed enviro-suit to search for the crew. After some distance, he finds a valley with remains of several dozen ships. Several crews have been claimed over many years. The people sleep themselves to death. Dyson finds his friends but they will not wake. He explores some of the other ships and reactivates a holographic program. The reactivated man recognizes Dyson as one of his own. He prepares to kill the Eclipse crew to spare them slow death. Dyson fights the man and wins but his enviro-suit is torn. He feels a growing desire for sleep and exhaustion as he brings the crew back to the Eclipse. Dyson returns to the hologram. He wants answers but sleep takes him. The man promises to take all their lives and spare them. Dyson wakes aboard the Eclipse. Uranna tells him the man was dealt with when they recovered. The crew thanks Dyson. Surprised by his sleep, Dyson looks to a device on his wrist. Of Fallen Heroes Season 1, Episode 10 Guest Star: Gary Oldman as Captain Everett The Eclipse responds to a planetary distress call and finds another terraforming vessel bombarding the surface with meteorites. Captain Graegor fires weapons upon the other ship, which leads to a battle in an asteroid field. Dyson notes the other Captain's military tactics. Captain Graegor learns that his academy mentor Captain Everett now commands the ship responsible. Contact is established. Everett appears clear thinking in spite of his actions. Dr. Simms' research indicates Everett held recent missions just outside the Galactic Rim. Captain Graegor chooses to see his mentor as suffering from excess isolation. Dyson reminds him the man must be stopped. Both ships strike and run in an endless battle. Dyson fires a grappling cable into an asteroid and swings the Eclipse behind Everett's ship for the final attack. Everett is captured alone. His ship was automated. He would not jeopardize his crew's careers. Against the other's wishes, Captain Graegor places him under minimal arrest. By the time Dr. Simms learns Everett's crew was jettisoned into space, he takes control of the Eclipse. Everett informs Captain Graegor there are dark Consortium secrets beyond the Rim and he will kill to protect them. In a moment of distraction, Everett is captured. Dyson volunteers to take him to a cell, but when they are alone Dyson shoots Everett. He knows of those secrets as well, and Dyson will also kill to keep the silence. Hidden Desires Season 1, Episode 11 Dyson and Uranna meet the returning shuttle to find Dr. Simms holding Captain Graegor's lifeless body. He was poisoned while taking plant samples. Uranna's medical virtual reality treatments will not work. His mind is too weak to regain health. Dr. Simms asks to join his treatment. She dreams of a dark forest maze where each turn leads to a tragic time in Captain Graegor's past: his parents' untimely death, his ruined career and destroyed family, the Urin Danni IV failure, and other unspoken unethical decisions. She meets him in a quiet clearing and in an uncontrolled dream state, his personal interests for her are apparent. They almost share a kiss when a faded image of Dyson asks for his middle name. Captain Graegor grabs Dr. Simms forcefully, intent to keep her in his dreams forever. Cursaini pirate ship weapons hit the Eclipse as Dyson pilots into the black market Stellis Nebula. Dr. Simms's neural link is broken. She learns as she slept, Dyson illegally sold stellar core material for money to get Captain Graegor expensive, secret medical assistance. The Cursaini have broken their agreement. Dyson detonates the core material destroying the Cursaini ships. Days later at a remote station, a well paid neurovirtuologist provides a cure. Captain Graegor and Dr. Simms hug and share a private almost romantic look. He seems relieved when she tells him she remembered nothing, but Dr. Simms' curiosity of her Captain's secret continues. A Warrior's Path Season 1, Episode 12 The Eclipse crew introduce metal ores into the surface of a feudal world to aid its progress toward an eventual industrial age. Uranna becomes attached to the ideals of the native warrior people and she defects from the crew. She distrusts the Earth Consortium's motives and warns the people of eventual deception as happened in the Opiu colonies. Captain Graegor is taken hostage trying to retrieve her. Dyson and Dr. Simms must convince Uranna to work with them to free Captain Graegor and to return with them for her own good. Populus Season 1, Episode 13 Assigned to investigate the over-population of Venthrix VII, the Eclipse crew learns of an Earth Consortium genetics experiment uncontrolled. An accelerated birth cycle would threaten the resources of any world chosen for relocation. Dyson's discovery of ancient texts referring to an alien terraforming race called the Harvesters draws immediate attention from the Office of Oversight Administration. Control Season 1, Episode 14 Guest Star: Malcolm McDowell as Oversight Director Neshuer A military vessel contacts the Eclipse about new ship upgrades, but Dyson suspects more. Unable to refuse the meeting, the ship is soon borded. Oversight Director Noshuer relieves Graegor of command and soldiers occupy the Eclipse until secret surveillance equipment is installed. The crew's attempts at resistance are almost met with force when another terraforming ship attempts contact signaling its refusal to obey new Oversight laws. The military vessel gives pursuit, leaving the crew to wonder about Earth politics. Harvest Cycle Season 1, Episode 15 The Eclipse investigates the sudden arrival of a massive alien ship drifting into normal space from a white hole. Captain Graegor and Dr. Simm's shuttle looses power when probed by the ship's automatic scans. Dyson instructs Uranna to leave him on the alien ship for further studies. Scans show raiding ships and Consortium vessels closing in on the area. With only one attempt possible, Uranna rescues Dyson as the white hole reverses direction taking the alien ship and the Eclipse shuttle out of normal space. Alpha and Omega Season 1, Episode 16 The shuttle and alien ship arrive in alpha space, the origin of creation. Darkness and light are reversed from normal space. Certain of their fated demise, Captain Graegor and Dr. Simms share a kiss. A battle between Consortium forces, raiding ships and the Eclipse threatens to destabalize the area. Dyson's warnings of everyone's destruction are ignored. They might all be pulled into alpha space, without the Harvester navigational systems to survive the voyage. I Spy With My Little Eye Season 1, Episode 17 In between updated climates and lifeform renewal on several worlds, the Eclipse crew monitor military transmissions of conflict with several commercial, transport and terraforming ships which refuse to abide by the new Oversight laws. Dyson's research of the Harvester programs he took from the derelict ship reveal the Earth Consortium's previous contact with the alien race. Shortly thereafter, a military vessel arrives to confiscate all Harvester material. Captain Graegor and Dyson make the decision to escape and all Oversight surveillance equipment aboard the Eclipse is removed. The crew and their ship are now considered fugitives. Evolution by Dawn Season 1, Episode 18 Dr. Simms creates a miniture world in one of the ship's unused cargo rooms to study planetary ecology and to possibly provide the crew with on board energy supplies for their stay as fugitives. Each member of the crew assists her but overnight the unthinkable happens. A miniture sentient race evolves at an unpredictably fast rate. Miniture cities are developed and landmarks can be seen which pay respect to their goddess of life, Dr. Simms. Environmental Science Season 1, Episode 19 Guest Star: Mimi Rogers as Council Elect Jayne Ellison Environmental acid rains and an unexpected romance for Dyson, but does the planetary leader have darker motives for her interest in the environmental specialist of the Eclipse crew. Graegor's World Season 1, Episode 20 Bio-contaminants released on the ship force the crew to land on a secluded world owned by Captain Graegor. While Dyson makes repairs, Uranna attempts long range communications with other fugatives to create an organized effort. Captain Graegor takes Dr. Simms on a tour of his intended retirement world. Dr. Evelynne Simms sees a rare gentle nature to the Captain and the two share another kiss. Uranna's efforts to contact other fugatives worked too well. Another renegade terraforming ship was destroyed enroute to Captain Graegor's world. Captain Graegor reluctantly orders the destruction of his own world before giving it to Earth Consortium forces. Dr. Evelynne Simms and Captain Graegor watch the ill fated world together as he released radioactive contaminants to destroy all life on the surface, making his dream world uninhabitable. Political Agenda Season 1, Episode 21 The Eclipse arrives at Fernal III, the world designated as a meeting place for those opposed to the Oversight project. Captain Graegor is an immediate favorite as a possible leader but he declines. Dyson speaks with people who have heard rumors of the Harvesters. Uranna unexpectedly witnesses a murder and suspects an Oversight spy among the guests. Her suspicions are confirmed when multiple military ships drop out of light-drive in orbit of the planet. Dozens of ships flee for safety, but Graegor insists on going back for Dr. Simms who was left behind on the planet in all the ensuing chaos. Captain Graegor shuttles down to Fernal III to search for Dr. Simms while Dyson and Uranna take part in the space battle in orbit between Earth Consortium military ships and fugative ships. Dr. Simms is held hostage by a rich family thinking to deny their participation in the rebellion. A rich family that has funded Captain Graegor on previous missions. They plan to trade her as a known terraforming fugative for their own safety. Captain Graegor passes through estate security and kills the head of the family and a few others. Dr. Evelynne Simms and Captain Graegor hug and he tells of his feelings for her. When they return to the ship, Uranna takes Dr. Simms to the medical deck. Dyson remains quiet as Captain Graegor knowingly damages other fugative ships so they will be captured and the Eclipse can escape. Best of Intentions, Part One Season 1, Episode 22 Guest Star: Malcolm McDowell as Oversight Director Neshuer News of the destroyed rebellion angers Captain Graegor causing him some guilt for damaging ships to escape. He vows to keep the movement alive. Dyson tells him this is not how its supposed to be, but he ignores his mentor. Dyson visits Dr. Simms in the medical deck and expresses concern for her safety. Dr. Simms sees something more in his eyes and he quickly leaves. While the crew continue their efforts of reorganizing Oversight opposition, Dr. Simms rests in the medical deck and continues with her ever curious speculations of Captain Graegor and Dyson's friendship. By accident she discovers they share the same genentic blood type, they are related. The Eclipse responds to a fugative transport ship's distress call but it is a trap. Three military vessels attack the Eclipse and the terraforming ship is boarded. Uranna is hit with a shock grenade and captured as Captain Graegor and Dyson head to the medical deck. Seeing the situation hopeless unless a diversion is made, Captain Graegor forcefully orders Dyson to see to Dr. Simms safety, that way at least one of them will be with her to enjoy a happy life. Dyson takes Dr. Simms to an escape pod and is ready to lauch her to safety when soldiers order him to stand down. Dyson accepts full blame for the actions of the crew and tells the soldiers to do a genetic scan of him as they will find him to be Captain Ian Dyson Graegor from their future time. Dr. Evelynne Simms looks shocked to hear the news as Dyson sacrifices his life by multiple gunfire to send her escape pod to freedom. As the escape pod shoots out from the Eclipse, Dr. Evelynne Simms looks to a small necklace Dyson tossed to her before his death, a necklace Captain Graegor gave her on his world. She watches in dismay as the Eclipse and all aboard explode in a self-destruct. She falls back from fatigue and looses consciousness. THE END..... OF SEASON ONE.

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