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Production CreditsOriginal Music by ............. Garry McDonald & Lawrence Stone Created and Produced by ....... Jonathan M. Shiff Line Producer ................. Ann Darrouzet Lesley Parker Associate Producer ............ Gareth Calverley Director of Photography ....... Ron Hagen, A.C.S. Editor ........................ Ray Daley Production Designer ........... Julie Belle Senior Art Director ........... Brian Dusting Costume Designer ............. Alban Farrawell Production Managers ........... Jenni Tosi Richard Clendinnen Casting ....................... Jo Rippon Co-Creators ................... David Phillips Jenny Sharp Produced in Association with .. Network Ten Australia Beyond Distribution Pty. Limited Tele Images International Copyright ..................... 1999, Jonathan M. Shiff Productions Pty. Limited Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd. Cinemedia Corporation trading as Film Victoria SPAA Registration: 0562 Cast: North Col: Jeffrey Walker ............ Noah Daniels Kate Keltie ............... Becky Daniels Nikki Coghill ............. Liz Daniels Andrew Larkins ............ Simon Daniels Gerard Kennedy ............ Dr. Pretorius (Triumvirate Member) Ernie Bourne .............. Pohl (Triumvirate Member) Nina Landis ............... Syndia (Triumvirate Member) Nomads: Mereoni Vuki .............. Arushka Damien Fotiou ............. Sundance Anna-Grace Hopkins ........ Geneva Nathan Wentworth .......... Kwan Daniel Daperis ............ Chip Robert Altson ............. Ferris Protectors: Stuart Halusz ............. Tao Elena Mandalis ............ Jett Damien Fotiou ............. Sutch Denis Moore ............... Savage 001 [1.01-99] Episode 1 / Der Komet NemesisThe year is 2020. In 2002 comet Nemesis hit Earth and destroyed its surface and all creatures - human and animals - living there, only a few lucky people survived the disaster and now live underground. One of those is the 15-year-old gifted Noah Daniels who has lived his whole live at North Col. Noah's fondness of the holodeck and the virtual reality system gets him into trouble once again when he uses it longer that allowed. He's sure it offers some secrets and is eager to find out how far the 'real' in reality can go, besides just creating images... and accidentally he finds out: he lands at Haven. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Michael Joshua Guest Cast : Jonathon Dutton ................. Morgan Jeremy Kewley ................... Holoteacher Shane Nicholson ................. Holocop Kamila Webb ..................... Holocop Jonathan Kovac .................. Holocop 002 [1.02- ] Episode 2 / Taos GeheimwaffeCaptured by a group of Nomads, Noah tries to figure out where he actually is. The Nomads themselves are pursued by Protectors (led by Tao), who wants to return them to mine the Thunderstone, a powerful, blue mineral - and source for their powers. Tao's newest weapon, the Sentinel - a sensing device, is ready to operate and its target are the Nomads. For Noah - who's absence has been discovered back home - one thing is certain: he landed in the past. But there aren't any animals, nor is it paradise ... Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Anne Fox Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 003 [1.03- ] Episode 3 / ZwillingsbruederAfter trying to get back home but ending tied up again, Noah again has to find a way out. He chance comes when he and his captor, Sundance, run ino Protectors again. One of those is Sundance's twin-brother Sutch who joined the Protectors. Helping Sundance escape, Noah also destroys the Sentinel. With Sundance he then returns to Arushka's gang, who inbetween has decided to reach the ocean via the 'Deep Road', a place quite familiar for Noah and the answer to at least one of his burning questions. Back at North Col, Dr. Pretorius and Becky try to recreate Noah's steps prior to his disappearing to find out about his whereabouts. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : David Phillips Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 004 [1.04- ] Episode 4 / Flucht aus dem hohlen BergJett and Savage find 'The Beast', a truck, Tao has big plans with. Noah pinpoints his exact location as North Col (or what's left of it) in 2085. The gang continues to reach the mountains and the ocean via the 'Deep Road' aka North Col but fail again, thanks to the Protectors who are busy uncovering 'The Beast'. Arushka's fondness of animals shows. Not showing, however, is 'the something down there', something or someone following the gang through the ruins, giving the kids a scare. They are later joined again by Sundace who has returned with Noah's PHD. Noah realizes that in order to return home he has to find an energy source: and the only energy, be it thunderstone or machines, lies in the hands of the Protectors. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : David Phillips Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork 005 [1.05- ] Episode 5 / In GefangenschaftThinking Sundace captured by the Protectors, Arushka and Noah enter the mine - to free Sundance and find an energy source. At North Col, Liz investigates on the Holodeck. With the Beast ready, the Protectors now have something for the trailer (still in need of being dug out) found a greening ago. The combination then should serve as a mobile base. Noah stays behind in the cave and eventually is discovered by Tao. Later, Arushka in a burst of guilt for leaving Noah behind alone, returns only to be discovered, too. In order to escape, Noah activates his PHD and together with Arushka jumps ... Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Anne Fox Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork John Cousens .................... Protectors Arthur Serevetas ................ Protectors 006 [1.06- ] Episode 6 / Der Loewe ist losNoah and Arushka travelled to the past (to 1999, exactly) and landed in a circus where they for the first time experience real, living animals. Arushka soon builds a special relation to and love for animals. At Haven, the Nomads learn of Noah and Arushka's vanishing act and try to figure out how to continue. Meanwhile at North Col, Noah's mom, Becky and Dr. Pretorius suspect time travel for Noah's disappearance. Tao's men inbetween readied the truck and trailer and the mobile base is nearly functioning. At the circus Noah and Arusha run into deep trouble when they are held for trespassing and freeing animals, something actually done by radical animal liberators. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Everette DeRoche Guest Cast : Maria Mercedes .................. Ivana Tony Rickards ................... Royal Valenti Marieke Hardy ................... Sophie Andrew Botham ................... Mingus Simon Wood ...................... Policeman Janet McLeod .................... Stilt Walker Heidi ........................... Moshi 007 [1.07- ] Episode 7 / Moshi, das WindpferdArushka's special feeling for animals makes the lion go back but also Arushka the center of media attention. Noah prepares for another jump; Ivana, the fired trainer of Moshi - a horse befriended by Arushka - gives Arushka the go-ahead. Noah, Arushka and Moshi then jump back to Haven - a jump witnessed by Becky who at North Col tries to figure out Noah's notes and the way how to use the Holodeck accordingly. Meanwhile, Geneva, Kwan and Chip left their hiding place to move on since Arushka as well as Sundance had left and haven't returned. With the Beast on the hunt again, the three kids are captured on their way to the mountains by Protectors. Arushka and Noah's return - and especially Moshi - seriously spoil the Protector's partying when the three kids can be freed. Arushka expresses her dreams to have more animals in Haven which forces Noah to a compromise again since he needs energy to return home and the only source is in the Cave. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Everette DeRoche Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Maria Mercedes .................. Ivana Tony Rickards ................... Royal Valenti Anita Cerdic .................... Jennifer Wilde Andrew Botham ................... Mingus Simon Wood ...................... Policeman Heidi ........................... Moshi 008 [1.08- ] Episode 8 / Der GeheimeingangNoah has only one goal - to return home - and tries to reach the mine on his own. Geneva offers to lead him there. Moshi continues to spread fear among the Protectors, who inbetween try to figure out the entry points to the Nomads' tunnel system - they eventually succeed and Noah's the only one to know, forcing another decision on him. The Thunderstone quality deteriorates further, which eventually will force the Protectors to search for another deposit someplace else. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Barbara Bishop Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Heidi ........................... Moshi 009 [1.09- ] Episode 9 / SabotageSundance and Noah trapped at Tao's truck try to sabotage his plans to locate the entrances to the tunnel system by rendering the maps unusable. Arushka and Tao hold a - albeit not very intensely and seriously meant - peace talk. While Sundance goes back to warn the others, Noah continues his way to the mine - where he's again caught. Able to escape once again he and Arusha - who has come for support - jump back in time once again. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Jenny Sharp Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Russel Allan .................... Protector Heidi ........................... Moshi 010 [1.10- ] Episode 10 / Aliens auf der FarmThis time around Noah and Arushka have landed on a farm (or near it) and run into three people - one a friendly but a bit slow UFO/alien- fanatic, the other two very unfriendly and mean spirited persons. Back at North Col, Becky and Dr. Pretorius refuse to believe - contrary to the Triumvirate - that Noah is dead. Something they get proof of when Dr. Pretorius is able to extract images from Noah's past jumps. With the certainty of Noah being alive, Dr. Pretorius and Noah's mom work together to find a way to contact him or get him back. Back at the farm, Noah and Arushka befriend Duane, the strange guy. At the 'Deep Road', Tao contacts Ferris, a Nomad kid and valuable source. Also, Tao is contacted by the Shadow Master down there and gets one order: To capture Noah. For this Tao receives a device capable of showing Noah's whereabouts - if he's in this time frame. At the farm, interferrence by the two guys makes Noah jump with animals - but without Arushka. Seperated, Arushka is on the run. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Alison Nisselle Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Samuel Johnson .................. Duane Christopher Chapman ............. Bully Gabriel Egan .................... Mac Trigger ......................... Dolly 011 [1.11- ] Episode 11 / Freunde in der VergangenheitSundance and Geneva search for Noah, something the Protectors have in mind, too. Noah, however, returned with animals worth a farm this time causing panic fear for the Protectors. North Col in the meantime is pretty sure about Noah's time travels. Tao, to proof that animals are no danger, wants to go after them. Noah on the run with the Protectors on his heels tries to get near an energy source again to go back and help Arushka. Arushka inbetween is saved by her special ability to 'talk' with animals once again when she saves one of the 'bad' boys from a horse gone wild. North Col has found a way to get in contact with Noah. Noah returns to Arushka and, with more horses, they return home again. In Dolly, the dog, Noah has found a new friend. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Alison Nisselle Guest Cast : John Cousins .................... Protector Samuel Johnson .................. Duane Christopher Chapman ............. Bully Gabriel Egan .................... Mac Trigger ......................... Dolly 012 [1.12- ] Episode 12 / Flucht vor den ProtektorenAt North Col Dr. Pretorius and the Daniels family get in trouble when the unauthorized experiments are discovered and they have to appear in front of the Triumvirate - two third of it since Dr. Pretorius himself is a member of them. Dr. Pretorius faces being ousted from the Triumvirate. Noah finally wants to return home (again), while Arushka can't get enough animals to Haven. However, the try is unsuccessful and Noah once again is saved by Dolly. Moshi runs away and joins the other horses. Arushka must decide what's more important to her, the animals or her gang, and if the animals are there for her sake or the Haven's and the animals themselves, respectively. Down at the 'Deep Road' the gang gets a glimpse of Ferris on their way back to Chip and Kwan. During the night Dolly runs away, too. That night Noah has an intense dream about animals at Haven. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Peter Kinloch Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Shane Nicholson ................. Holocop Trigger ......................... Dolly Heidi ........................... Moshi 013 [1.13- ] Episode 13 / Das ElektronetzWith the mission set, Noah and Arushka waste no time and set out to inhabit Haven with animals. Sabotaging the 'Beast', Noah and Arushka found a way to jump back and forth several times to get them. Dolly in the meantime has puppies. The jumps also gave Noah a chance to better understand the PHD and with the job finally done it's time to say Goodbye (again). Noah returns to the mine for his final jump. Ferris in the meantime discovers Dolly's puppies and two Protectors he runs into return with the puppies to the fort. On there way, Arushka discovers the ongoings and sets out to free the puppies. At the fort Tao has developed and now tests a strong electro-net in order to control the animals and Nomads. The intensity of this net is something Noah unintentionally experiences when he is discovered. Knocked unconsious, Tao gets hold of the PHD and also Noah, who is caged. Tao, of course, wants the secret of the PHD, something he wants to get by threatening to test the electro-net with the puppies. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Peter Kinloch Guest Cast : Jasper Bagg ..................... Rork Trigger ......................... Dolly (uncredited) 014 [1.14- ] Episode 14 / In Taos GewaltNoah finds himself blackmailed by Tao into revealing the secret with the puppies. Ferris in the meantime sneaks in and gets hold of the PHD, while sneaking in Arushka gets caught. With Ferris' help Noah manages to escape. Ferris, however, is caught by Tao and is forced - by threating to be the next meal for the animals - to reveal the whereabout of Arushka's cave system. The Protectors approach the system and with 'Thunder-gas' drive them out of their secure place; and with the electro-net positioned around their location the gang is trapped. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Helen MacWhirter 015 [1.15- ] Episode 15 / WaffenstillstandNoah and Geneva jump back to North Col, he in order to go back home, she to get and return with tools to destroy the electro-net. They land outside North Col on the frozen, windy and snowy surface. Unconscious and in danger of their lives, the two are found and brought inside. However, it's not a happy reunion when the Triumvirate orders an investigation, not believing the time-travel theory. After capturing Arushka's gang, Tao surprisingly sets them free again and offers a truce: although he plots a dark scheme with his electro-net. Chip and Kwan want Ferris to be their ally against Tao, something especially Sundance gets mad at. At the North Col hearing Geneva is threatened to be placed under arrest. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Helen MacWhirter 016 [1.16- ] Episode 16 / Begegnung mit dem SchattenmeisterIn search for Ferris down at the 'Deep Road', Sundance is surprised by Sutch, who wins the fight and leaves Sundance behind unconscious. Geneva finds herself in unpleasant arrest at North Col. Later, with the Triumvirate's orders overridden by Dr. Pretorius, Geneva gets the chance to actually see and experience North Col. The Shadow Master orders Ferris to deliver a message to Arushka, that Noah and Geneva are safe but won't return. Arushka herself is searching for Sundance, who half-conscious made it (by river) to the ocean. There he meets the shore tribes and Arqua. Tao's mine is exhausted for good. The Shadow Master, whom Arushka also meets at Tao's, seems to know quite a lot about the whole situation, he's also capable of time travelling. At North Col Noah gets the chance to prove his theory by demonstrating a jump. That fails, and now not only Geneva is ordered arrested but also Noah for lying. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Victoria Osborne 017 [1.17- ] Episode 17 / Luegen und GeheimnisseOn his way back from the ocean, Sundance finds out that Tao's men build the well hidden electro-net. Arushka worried about Sundance goes out with Moshi and Dolly to search for him. Tao still hasn't found another Thunderstone deposit; he's however overactive building the electro-net. At North Col, Geneva and Noah face their trial which results in a conviction: besides losing his privileges, they are assigned lower duties. Arushka's gang finds out that Ferris is lying and throw him out, although he wants to stay with them. Becky (with a passage out of arrest) and Dr. Pretorius help Noah and Geneva to escape. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Annie Fox 018 [1.18- ] Episode 18 / Die SilberfluegelDr. Pretorius leads Noah and Geneva to his hidden laboratory where he also hands out the silver flyer, a tool to destroy Tao's electro-nets. Becky, discovered by Syndia, follows to the hidden lab and accidentally gets into the PHD's field and jumps too. When Syndia tells her story she finds herself in Noah's position: Nobody believes her (of course Noah's parents and Dr. Pretorious secretly do). She also encounters the Shadow Master. Noah, Geneva and Becky have landed at the ocean and Becky's totally overwhelmed by the new experience. They also meet Arqua. On their way back they also discover the electro-net and a non-functioning flyer jeopardizes them. Ferris returns to the group and they offer him a deal: he should convince Tao that they believe his story that there's only one net (the one Sundance ran into) and the truce is still in effect. Tao of course doesn't buy that and finished with setting up the electro-net sets out to eliminate the animals for good. Noah and the others reunite with Arushka and her people. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Marieke Hardy 019 [1.19- ] Episode 19 / Taos neue WaffenSeeing vivid images from the destination on their screen, Dr. Pretorius and Noah's family are practically convinced that Noah indeed found a way to travel through time, although they could make out Becky and can therefore only guess that she's gone with Noah. Back at Haven, the gang is busy with destroying Tao's nets with Ferris who's inbetween fully accepted. Tao however takes a new step when he issues laser guns to his fellow Protectors. When a frightened Chip - who's gone with Sundance to the mine - raises from his cover he gets caught and Sundance, who also has fallen into their hands, is released with the message that if Arushka doesn't surrender, Chip will die. The gang sans Chip and Sundance have gone to meet with the shore tribes with Noah and Becky considering returning to North Col. Upon receiving Tao's message, Arushka and Noah go to see Tao and eventually surrender to save Chip. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : Barbara Bishop 020 [1.20- ] Episode 20 / Das SerumKeeping his promise, Tao sets Chip free again but now has Arushka and Noah. Tao has a deep talk with Noah and later, with Arushka there too, not only tells Noah but also shows him from a leftover disk his and North Col's not so bright future: Noah has returned with rats and they subsequently plagued North Col with most fallen victim to the virus the rats spread. Actually, eventually only one person survived the desaster - Noah, who then upon realizing what he had done became the Shadow Master. Knowing Tao's tricky side, Noah isn't sure what to think or believe but it certainly may have some truth in it since Arushka herself was bitten by a rat. From the notes left by Dr. Pretorius back then - he developed an anti-serum, but too late - Tao produced some for his personal use, in case rabies hit Haven. However, he makes an offer: he's willing to hand over half of it to Noah to return to North Col. Sundance and follower Becky are on a rescue mission, with Becky caught by Sutch. Directed by: Mark DeFriest Written by : David Phillips 021 [1.21- ] Episode 21 / Ratten in North ColNoah, completely confused by Tao's story, doesn't know what to do: If he jumps now, he may bring the rats with him now, but maybe he already had a blind passanger the last time and North Col was already hit by the plague. Eventually Noah accepts Tao's offer and returns with Becky to North Col, only to find it abandoned. In Dr. Pretorius' hidden lab they find out that North Col indeed has been plagued by rats but the extermination and disinfection is under way. Later, they reunite with their parents. At Haven, Arushka abandons the tunnel system for good since with its presence known to Tao it's of no value, perhaps even dangerous. Tao's men found blue water, indicating Thunderstone resources - but dangerously close to the shore tribe's area. Those in talk with Arushka and Sundance make it clear that they are pacifical people and won't fight. While Noah's biologist dad probes the serum, Tao, to avoid interference and hindrance, is about to lauch a deadly attack on the tribes ... Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Jenny Sharp 022 [1.22- ] Episode 22 / Das TribunalThe thought of being (or becoming) the Shadow Master gives Noah nightmares. Noah's dad continues to analyse the serium and accidentally drinks of it when a drop falls into his glass of water. The shore tribes prepare for their departure whith Tao approaching faster, only Arushka and clan without Ferris (who joins the Tribes) stay to face Tao. The flyer proves to be a quite efficient weapon also against Tao's laser guns, although the fight only lasts for a short time when Tao's gets the flyer and manages to capture the gang. At North Col, Noah learns that Becky brought the disk with her and now wants to face the Triumvirate to prove they are in grave danger. Finally, the Shadow Master 'requests' a talk with Noah. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Everett DeRoche 023 [1.23- ] Episode 23 / ZukunftsvisionenStill afraid of the Shadow Master it takes some time for Noah to face him. The Daniels family is again under arrest, with Becky facing prosecution for disabling Holocops with her device. The Shadow Master and Noah have a long conversation, which also leads them back to Haven, about the negative side of animals - which gives Noah at least some mindfood. The Master's main concern herewith is that they consume resources which could be better used otherwise. In Haven, the gang gets to see Noah talking with the Shadow Master, but shielded by the Master Noah can't realize their presence, raising thoughts - at least that's what Tao and the Master have in mind - among the gang that he betrays them. The blue water Tao's men found is no more; there are absolutely no signs of another possible Thunderstone deposit around. After Noah was sent back, his sudden appearance gives a Holocop the impression that he's a hologram too, allowing him to join his family. As predicted, rats suddenly invade North Col - although they aren't real but rather holographic: a dark scheme by the Shadow Master, who reveals his true identity. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Peter Kinloch 024 [1.24- ] Episode 24 / Die VerhandlungTao tries to set the gang against Noah in persuading them he betrayed them. At North Col another hearing is underway and the two Triumvirate members don't believe in the holo-rats story. Additionally, the serum disappeared. Tao's men still have not the slightest sign of Thunderstone in the area; at least not until Geneva accidentally babbles about new rivers having appeared in the mountains. Back at North Col Liz finds out that the disk is nothing but a very good fake. Simon's accidental drinking of the water may proof fatal when he suddenly falls ill. Noah returns to Haven to organize serum but it's gone there too. Dr. Pretorius blames Syndia of incompetency and suggests an evacuation to Haven, which is widely accepted. First suspicions come up that Dr. Pretorius might be the Shadow Master or at least playing foul. Noah finds the Shore-Tribes at North Col's ruins. The eagle following Arushka for quite some time now, leads Tao and the Shadow Master right to Thunderstone: to the pure and massive core rock of the comet. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Helen MacWhirter 025 [1.25- ] Episode 25 / Die EvakuierungTao and the Shadow Master celebrate over the sight of the Thunderstone core rock while Arqua shows Noah the way into the mountains. Becky gets even more suspicious of Dr. Pretorius who jumps with the first group of persons to Haven. Then the truth of Dr. Pretorius's alter ego comes up and the group finds themselves taken captive and about to be transferred to the new mine. Arushka and gang manage to escape only to be caught again, with the eagle's help. Noah unmasks the Shadow Master and learns from Dr. Pretorius his story: a capable scientist who knew of the comet and the possibility to survive at the North Col station. Uncovering the time-travelling himself he landed at Haven and learned of the powerful ways Thunderstone can go. Noah also learns how Dr. Pretorius tricked him and the others. Simon inbetween feels better since the rabies where also just a trick from Pretorius. An unmasked Dr. Pretorius and Noah go to the new mine where - to prove Tao he's the Shadow Master - sends Arushka and gang back in time to North Col's icy surface. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Barbara Bishop 026 [1.26- ] Episode 26 / Endlich wieder freiThe gang manages to reach the deserted North Col and try to find a way back. Geneva's time at North Col and Arushka's jumps with Noah are their only tools to find a passage back. But finding the right code isn't that easy. Pretorius offers Noah an assistant job with the prospect of becoming his successor, but all he actually wants is to get rid of Noah and Becky - which would be Sutch's job. Sutch however changes sides - seeing the madness in Pretorius and also helping Noah for saving his life earlier on - and leads them to the returned Nomads. From Sutch they learn of the explosive combination Thunderstone and salt make and create a plan to free the hostages and destroy the Thunderstone rock. While Arushka, Noah and the others get the salt, Sutch and Sundace free the slaves. Then the gang execute their plan to destroy the rock, and in addition find out about Tao's true nature: he's a hologram. Dr. Pretorius can do nothing but watch his beloved Thunderstone burn. With all done, Noah and the others return to North Col for good and normalcy returns to Haven - without Tao, but with animals. Directed by: Colin Budds Written by : Barbara Bishop |
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