Space: Above and Beyond
Overview
Taking place between 2063 and 2064, the narrative centers on the "Wildcards," a group of elite pilots and infantry from the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. Their missions unfold aboard the USS Saratoga, a formidable space carrier, where they operate cutting-edge SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters. The series explores their battles against formidable alien threats, delving into themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the complexities of warfare in a futuristic setting.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Set in 2063, Earth has achieved global harmony and is embarking on its inaugural journey into interplanetary colonization, but a mysterious alien spe...
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2
The Farthest Man from Home
As the USS Saratoga approaches the Tellus Colony, the location of a brutal attack on Earth colonists, West decides to go AWOL. Driven by the hope of f...
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3
The Dark Side of the Sun
Shane's worst fears materialize during a sentry mission on an asteroid, as the 58th unit faces a fierce battle against a group of renegade androids. ...
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4
Mutiny
A civilian cargo vessel transporting 200 In Vitro embryos becomes the scene of a mutiny, leaving Cooper in a tough predicament. He must choose between...
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5
Ray Butts
A new enigmatic traveler boards the Saratoga: a seasoned special-forces soldier whose secret mission orders involve enlisting the 58th squadron, even...
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6
Eyes
The Saratoga transforms into a battleground of tension and political maneuvering when an assassination on Earth compels a group of UN representatives ...
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7
The Enemy
During what was supposed to be a standard supply run, the 58th soldiers find themselves in dire straits when their mission takes a disastrous turn. S...
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8
Hostile Visit (1)
After seizing control of an alien warship, the 58th gains vital intelligence regarding a key Chig stronghold. This intel opens the door for a strateg...
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9
Choice or Chance (2)
Following their narrow escape from the damaged alien warship, the 58th finds themselves trapped within the dark confines of a Chig prison. As Wang e...
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10
Stay with the Dead
After a botched rescue operation, the 58th is believed to be lost, leaving only Nathan alive, who ends up in the hospital. Despite being treated for ...
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11
The River of Stars
On Christmas Eve, the 58th faces a critical situation as their transport craft, severely damaged in combat, spirals uncontrollably into hostile terri...
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12
Who Monitors the Birds?
Stranded and practically defenseless on an alien world, Hawkes accepts an assassination assignment that's supposed to buy him an immediate Honorable D...
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13
Level of Necessity
In the episode "Level of Necessity," the 58th squad ventures into the depths of the tunnels with the mission to locate and eliminate a Chig ammunition...
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14
Never No More (1)
Shane puts herself in grave danger by stepping up to engage an enemy ship alongside a different squadron, commanded by an ex-boyfriend whose current ...
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15
The Angriest Angel (2)
Desperate to regain his flying credentials, McQueen sets out on a perilous mission to locate and eliminate a formidable Chig super-bomber that appear...
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16
Toy Soldiers
West learns that his brother has joined the Corps and is now under the command of an ambitious young lieutenant. This officer is eager to prove himse...
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17
Dear Earth
The 58th squadron finds themselves reading letters from their families, revealing a mix of uplifting and troubling news. Meanwhile, McQueen and Coope...
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18
Pearly
Amidst a Chig-infested planet, the 58th unit makes a strategic retreat alongside a tank driver from the US 7th Cavalry, operating a tank called "Pearl...
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19
R&R
The weary Wild Cards find some much-needed rest and relaxation on the Bacchus, a luxurious pleasure cruise renowned for its unpredictable adventures....
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20
Stardust
A secretive assembly of elite commanders arrives aboard the Saratoga, prompting the 58th to provide protection for a seemingly inert space APC. Witho...
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21
Sugar Dirt
Commodore Ross identifies a strategic chance to deliver a devastating blow to the Chigs. In a tough decision, he leaves the 58th stranded on a desola...
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22
And If They Lay Us Down to Rest...
The 58th battalion is sent to a desolate moon to finalize plans for a significant assault by Earth's military. However, upon their arrival, they uncov...
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23
...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best
As negotiations on the USS Saratoga unravel, the disgraced 58th squadron is tasked with rescuing prisoners of war stranded in a damaged Space APC. Und...
