Combat

Combat (1998)

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:30 (45 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13AfscheidMay 14, 1998
S01E12StormMay 7, 1998
S01E11De laatste testApr 30, 1998
S01E10VerdachtApr 23, 1998
S01E09TegenpolenApr 16, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Combat premiere?

Combat premiered on April 21, 1998.

Who were the main characters in Combat?

The main characters in Combat were Captain Matthew W. Gideon, Lieutenant John Matheson, Lieutenant Commander Susan Ivanova, Dr. Sarah Chambers, and Michael Garibaldi.

What was the setting of Combat?

The setting of Combat was in space, aboard the spaceship Excalibur.

Who created Combat?

Combat was created by J. Michael Straczynski.

What was the mission of the Excalibur in Combat?

The Excalibur's mission in Combat was to find a cure for the Drakh plague, which was spreading throughout the galaxy.

What species was affected by the Drakh plague in Combat?

The Centauri species was affected by the Drakh plague in Combat.

What was the role of the Technomages in Combat?

The Technomages in Combat were a group of magical beings who helped the crew of the Excalibur in their mission.

Who was Marcus Cole in Combat?

Marcus Cole was a Ranger assigned to the Excalibur in Combat.

Who played Captain Matthew W. Gideon in Combat?

Gary Cole played Captain Matthew W. Gideon in Combat.

What was the name of the ship that preceded the Excalibur in Combat?

The ship that preceded the Excalibur in Combat was the Earth Alliance vessel, the EAS Lexington.

What was the role of the Rangers in Combat?

The Rangers in Combat were a group of elite soldiers who fought against the Shadows and other evil forces.

What was the name of the ancient race that created the Drakh in Combat?

The ancient race that created the Drakh in Combat was the Shadows.

What was the name of the artifact that the crew of the Excalibur was searching for in Combat?

The artifact that the crew of the Excalibur was searching for in Combat was the "Cure."

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