Andromeda: Fear and Loathing in the Milky Way

Notes & Trivia

 * Production code number: 120.


 * This is the third episode of Andromeda directed by David Warry-Smith. He previously directed "A Rose in the Ashes". His next episode is "Star-Crossed".


 * This is the third episode of Andromeda co-written by Ashley Miller. He previously wrote "The Banks of the Lethe". His next episode is "The Devil Take the Hindmost".


 * This is the third episode of Andromeda co-written by Zack Stentz. He previously wrote "The Banks of the Lethe". His next episode is "The Devil Take the Hindmost".


 * Third and final appearance of Gerentex. He appeared last in "An Affirming Flame".

Allusions

 * The title of this episode is taken from the 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson. It was adapted into a feature film in 1998 starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro.

Opening quotation
"WARNING: Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery or Navigate The Slipstream While Under the Influence Of This Beverage."

- Sparky - Cola (Label), 291 AFC.

Quotes

 * Trance Gemini: Wasn't that what you said about that stripper you met on Mendocino Drift? The one who had the elbow spikes and threatened to perforate you, stick a light in your ribcage and turn you into a planetarium?
 * Seamus Harper: She is not a stripper. Her name was Dusky and she was a professional dancer. Besides, Dusky was just an appetizer. 'Hello, my name is Kathleen' is an all-you-can-eat buffet.
 * Trance Gemini: Harper, you're supposed to be using Tundra Flowers to spread good will for the Commonwealth, not meet pretty girls.
 * Seamus Harper: Hey! I'm all for spreading good will. And if I'm very lucky, the good will commence any minute now.
 * Trance Gemini: You've invited her on board?
 * Seamus Harper: No. I chased her away with my gause gun to avoid violating professional ethics. (A beep alerts them to someone coming on board) That would be Kathleen. (To the person entering) You ready to see some stars?
 * Gerentex: Why, thank you, Mister Harper for such a kind offer.
 * Seamus Harper: Gerentex.
 * Gerentex: Now why do I get the feeling that you were expecting someone else?

Home Video

 * "Fear and Loathing in the Milky Way" has been made available on the following DVD collections:
 * Andromeda: Slipstream Collection
 * Andromeda: The Complete Boxset
 * Andromeda: The Complete First Season
 * Andromeda: Season 1 Collection
 * Andromeda: Season 1, Collection 4