"Computer Madness" is the second episode of Thunderbirds 2086, and ninth produced overall. The episode first aired in Japan on June 19, 1982.
Plot[]
The Master Computer on Moonbase Omega is due to be replaced. In response, the program takes over the colony and mass-produces an army of assault vehicles. IRO's efforts only make matters worse, as the runaway Computer counters their retaliation by draining the life support of its captured humans.
Quotes[]
(To Be Added)
IRO Equipment Used[]
The Master Computer
- IRO Headquarters
- Flying Sleds
- Thunderbird 1
- Thunderbird 2
- Thunderbird 3
- Thunderbird 6
Trivia[]
Thunderbird 6
- After making a fleeting cameo in Firefall, Thunderbird 6 properly appears for the first time.
Anderson Stock Library[]
- Beginning this episode, a variety of background music and sound effects from various Anderson productions are worked into the series. Recycled stock from this episode include:
- The ominous music from Thunderbirds Are Go, as the MEV crosses Mars.
- The 'orbital' sound effect always played as the camera pans towards Thunderbird 5.
- The emergency sirens infamously heard at the start of Countdown To Disaster.
Foreign Name[]
Title Card (Japanese version)
- Japanese: The Lunar Surface City (月の表面市))