Sky Commanders facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sky Commanders |
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| Genre | Adventure Action Drama |
| Developed by | Jeff Segal |
| Directed by | Ray Patterson |
| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Producer(s) | Kay Wright |
| Editor(s) | Gil Iverson |
| Running time | 22 minutes approx. |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions Toei Animation |
| Distributor | Worldvision Enterprises |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | July 5 – September 27, 1987 |
Sky Commanders is an exciting animated TV show made by Hanna-Barbera and Toei Animation. It first aired in July 1987 as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. The show had thirteen episodes and was based on a line of action figures from Kenner Toys.
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What is Sky Commanders About?
Sky Commanders tells the story of a brave group of soldiers and mountain climbers from different countries. They work together to fight against the evil General Lucas Plague and his team of bad guys, called "The Raiders." General Plague wants to take over the world.
The High Frontier: A New Continent
The story takes place on a brand-new continent in the South Pacific. This land appeared because a new, powerful, and dangerous radioactive element, called Phaeta Seven, rose to the surface from deep inside the Earth.
Phaeta Seven: A Dangerous Element
Phaeta Seven is a very deadly energy source. The only way to control it is to make it super cold, about 200 degrees below zero. Whoever can control this element and its huge power would rule the world. This is exactly what the evil General Plague wants to do. It's up to General Mike Summit and his highly trained soldiers, the Sky Commanders, to stop him.
Challenges on the New Continent
Stopping General Plague is extra hard because this new continent, known as "The High Frontier," has very wild and dangerous weather. There are often landslides, earthquakes, cave-ins, and whirlpools. The Sky Commanders also need regular supplies, new technology, and weapons. The constant attacks from the Raiders and the dangerous environment make their mission even tougher.
How They Travel: Laser Cables
Moving around this new continent is only possible by flying high in the sky or by using special tools called Laser Cables. These cables are like advanced climbing ropes that shoot out from combat backpacks worn by both the Sky Commanders and the Raiders. When a Laser Cable hits something solid, it turns into a strong metal line that people can use to travel.
Strange Creatures of the High Frontier
Phaeta Seven didn't just bring the new continent to the surface. It also brought strange and scary creatures from deep within the Earth. These creatures might have changed because of Phaeta Seven's radiation, or they might just be naturally weird. Meeting these monsters is another danger for both sides in this fight for the world's future.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Sky Commanders:
The Sky Commanders
These are the heroes fighting to protect the world.
- General Mike Summit: The brave leader of the Sky Commanders.
- "Cutter" Kling: A skilled member whose daughter is missing on the new continent.
- Kodiak: An expert Eskimo mountaineer.
- "Spider" Reilly: An agile Australian specialist.
- "Books" Baxter: A smart Canadian electronics expert.
- Jim Stryker: A strong Jamaican team member.
- Red McCullough: A resourceful Irish woman.
- R. J. Scott: The youngest member of the Sky Commanders team.
The Raiders
These are the villains who want to control the world.
- General Lucas Plague: The evil leader of the Raiders.
- Dr. Erica Slade: The Raiders' clever scientist.
- Kreeg: A green-haired Raider.
- Raider Rath: A black-haired Raider.
- Mordax: A stout Raider who is also General Plague's brother-in-law.
Episodes of Sky Commanders
The Sky Commanders series had a total of 13 episodes. Each episode showed the ongoing battle between the Sky Commanders and the Raiders on the dangerous new continent.
