MOONBASE ALPHA SECTIONS:

John Robert Koenig (Martin Landau)is Commander of Moonbase Alpha. Played in the RPG by: Dana

Name: KOENIG, JOHN ROBERT Date of Birth: MARCH 17, 1957 Place of Birth: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA Assigned Alpha: SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 (FIRST TOUR OF DUTY) Job Assignment: COMMANDER

One of America's leading astrophysicist's, John Koenig has been re- sponsible for the planning, ground control and execution of many successful space missions. Asked to help on the design of Moonbase Alpha, he was gradually drawn into the position of Commander. Koenig has an unmatched flair for leadership, sharing his concern for the scientific aspects of a job with consideration for the safety and well- being of those working beside him. John Koenig has a highly efficient, computer-like mind and, apparently, nerves of steel. He also has the ability to observe a situation from every possible angle, sometimes causing an emotional strain that is apt to make him short-tempered, and moody. Yet despite, or perhaps because of these qualities, the men and women of the runaway Moon look to him for guidance in their times of need. He had been married, but his wife was killed in the thermonuclear war. Koenig's interest in the space program goes back to the 1960's when, as a schoolboy, he watched Neil Armstrong set foor on the Moon and imagined that it was his "giant step." He may have grown up in the space age, but one suspects he is not too happy with the state of hu- manity as it nears the 21st century. He is perhaps best described as a man with one foot in the past and one about to set down in the future.

Head of Moonbase daily functions and missions is Main Mission Controller, Paul Morrow(Prentis Hancock). Played in the RPG by: ?

Name: MORROW, PAUL MICHAEL Date of Birth: OCTOBER 29, 1970 Place of Birth: LONDON, ENGLAND Assigned Alpha: APRIL 6, 1999 (SECOND TOUR OF DUTY) Job Assignmnet: CONTROLLER, MAIN MISSION

Paul Morrow began his career as an Astronaut Cadet in the European Space Exploration Program. His self-confidence and ability to command made him a capable leader on many lunar exploratory missions. He jumped at the chance to partake in the construction of Moonbase Alpha, stimulated by the danger and excitement inherent in the job. The position of Main Mission Controller was his toughest assignment. Quickly proving his worth, Morrow became the Commander's right-hand man. It is his respon- sibility to oversee the smooth operation of the base. Commander Koenig has at many times felt that Morrow is a younger reflection of himself.

Doctor Helena Susan Russell(Barbara Bain)is Chief Medical officer. Played in the RPG by: Jeff

Name: RUSSELL, HELENA SUSAN Date of Birth: AUGUST 5, 1960 Place of Birth: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA Assigned Alpha: FEBRUARY 23, 1999 (FIRST TOUR OF DUTY) Job Assignment: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

A physician's daughter, Helena Russell entered medical school shortly after her father's death. Following in his medical footsteps, she be- came one of the top experts in her chosen field of space medicine. Helena worked for the Space Commission where she met and later married astro- naut Lee Russell. The marriage ended abruptly when he disappeared on a space mission. She retreated into the routine and security of her job until she developed a strong attachment for Commander John Koenig. Since joining the Space Service in 1992, Dr. Russell has won many awards for her achievements in space medicine. When the space dock and Moonbase Alpha were constructed, duty periods were generally one-to-two months. The sterile atmosphere was found to cause restlessness and tension among the Alpha personnel. Efficiency suffered. Under Dr. Russell's guidance, many of the recreation rooms were transformed into exotic gardens with lush, tropical plants. This Earth-like atmosphere helped reduce tensions and boosted morale and production significatnly. Dr. Russell was given the Donnelmyer Award for her work and was later assigned to the Moonbase as Medical Officer.