Difference between revisions of "Near-Death Star"
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*[[Sunset Squad Robots]] | *[[Sunset Squad Robots]] | ||
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== Inhabitants == | |||
*Farnsworth (formerly) | |||
*Ava Porter | |||
*Eloise Porter | |||
*[[Farnsworth's parents]]<ref name="UGO">[http://www.ugo.com/tv/comic-con-2011-futurama-coverage-and-panel Futurama Panel and Coverage – Comic Con 2011 - Katey Sagal - UGO.com]</ref> | |||
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*The Near Death Star parodies the {{sw|Death Star}} in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise. | *The Near Death Star parodies the {{sw|Death Star}} in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise. | ||
*The endless rows are similar to the Mines of Moria in the ''{{w|Lord of the Rings}}'', although the first of the ''LOTR'' films was released after this episode. Though they could be inspired by the original works of {{w|J. R. R. Tolkien|Tolkien}} or other animated adaptations, they are more likely an intentional evocation of ''{{w|The Matrix}}'' in that these endless rows are filled with towers, the towers filled with the elderly. The parallelism is confirmed when [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] is discovered in a capsule similar to {{w|Neo (The Matrix)|Neo}}'s. | *The endless rows are similar to the Mines of Moria in the ''{{w|Lord of the Rings}}'', although the first of the ''LOTR'' films was released after this episode. Though they could be inspired by the original works of {{w|J. R. R. Tolkien|Tolkien}} or other animated adaptations, they are more likely an intentional evocation of ''{{w|The Matrix}}'' in that these endless rows are filled with towers, the towers filled with the elderly. The parallelism is confirmed when [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] is discovered in a capsule similar to {{w|Neo (The Matrix)|Neo}}'s. | ||
=== Appearances === | === Appearances === | ||
*{{e|2ACV10}} | *{{e|2ACV10}} | ||
*{{f|2}} | *{{f|2}} | ||
*Unknown [[Season 7]] episode<ref name="UGO"/> | |||
*{{clink|US#039|Rust in Peace}} | *{{clink|US#039|Rust in Peace}} | ||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Space stations]] | [[Category:Space stations]] | ||
[[Category:Star Wars]] | [[Category:Star Wars]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 2 November 2011
| Near Death Star | |
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| Type | Retirement home |
| Inventor | Unknown |
| Usage | Assist the elderly |
| First appearance | "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)  |
| Current status | Unknown |
The Near Death Star is a space station serving as a retirement home for people past the age of 160, whom are usually placed in tombstone-like structures by the Sunset Squad Robots. Professor Farnsworth was taken there after he revealed that he had been lying about his age and was not actually 150 (2ACV10). According to the Professor, old people are hooked up to a life support system, making them think they are living in Florida with hundreds of other old people. During this fantasy, the old people could only play bingo, eat oatmeal and wait for their children to call. Sometimes also people aged less than 160 are brought there, such as Eloise Porter who was 145 years old by 3001.
Staff
Inhabitants
- Farnsworth (formerly)
- Ava Porter
- Eloise Porter
- Farnsworth's parents[1]
Image Gallery
A Near Death Star vehicle in New New York.
One of the Sunset Squad Robots in the HQ.
Barrier Bots, the gatekeepers.
The endless rows within the Near Death Star.
A transport unit used within the Near Death Star.
Professor Farnsworth hooked up within a drawer.
The Sunset Squad Chasers.
Possible sighting in 1ACV12
An unspiky sphere resembling the Near Death Star is seen in an earlier episode, after Fry spills beer on the transmitter and the camera zooms into space. Right after the asteroid belt and before Jupiter, a white ball-like structure can be spotted with streaks. However, it is now clear this object is not the Near Death Star, as proven by the following images.
Additional Info
Trivia
- The Near Death Star parodies the Death Star in the Star Wars franchise.
- The endless rows are similar to the Mines of Moria in the Lord of the Rings, although the first of the LOTR films was released after this episode. Though they could be inspired by the original works of Tolkien or other animated adaptations, they are more likely an intentional evocation of The Matrix in that these endless rows are filled with towers, the towers filled with the elderly. The parallelism is confirmed when Professor Farnsworth is discovered in a capsule similar to Neo's.
Appearances
- "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
- The Beast with a Billion Backs
- Unknown Season 7 episode[1]
- "Rust in Peace" (US#039)
