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Ships

There are 2 types of ships, sentient and non-sentient. Non-sentient ships are typically crewed by at least 1 person. Sentient ships are fully autonomous and fully subject to the same laws as every other lifeform. All ships licenced and certified

Dependants day is a holiday on which ships declare their dependants on their taxes. There is a popular show called "Switching Ships" where crews swap ships. Ships employed by the rebellion get a gas card.

## Types of ship

* Cruiser
* Cruise ship
* Planet crusher
* Planet crusher-crusher
* Space yacht - luxury transportation

## Senitent ships

* The Bargarean Jade
* Tiny Toots
* Lil' Boop Boop
* Dezel Mesch

## Non-sentient ships

* The Delegator (ship)
* Liberty Ding-dong

## References

1. ↑ This Juckin' Guy
2. ↑ Jumped by a Shark
3. ↑ Dead Subquadrant's Got Talent
The Sea Captain

## Summary

The Sea Captain lives on an unnamed planet which features an ocean and a large number of sea gulls. It is not revealed if he is an actual sea captain even though he is seen wearing a captain’s outfit, smoking a corncob pipe, and being equipped with wooden appendages rather than metal ones. (Apparently, wooden appendages are fashionable on this unnamed planet.)

 The Sea Captain has a complicated, yet unexplained, history with C-53. C-53 is quick to change the subject when the Sea Captain is mentioned.

## Appearances

### Ep. 209 Altar Boy

Gellen, the Suetopian Chosen Leader puts C-53 on the spot to address an unspoken need, and connects The Sea Captain and C-53 by a galactic phone call. Known as simply “C” to the Sea Captain, C-53 and The Sea Captain have a complex history that is shrouded in mystery and appears to be associated to the time that C-53's droid functionality was as a boat. Although the two have been estranged for decades, their reunion is emotionally complex as C-53 expresses his apologies for the past. The Captain explains he can forgive C for the smaller thing that C-53 did because he can see that C-53 has great energy about him now, but adds he cannot forgive the bigger thing. At the end of their communication, they part ways with a better understanding, but without resolving their conflict leaving C-53 in an emotionally raw state.

## References

1. ↑ Altar Boy
2. ↑ Kitty's Pancake House
3. ↑ Dust-Up at the Diner
Flurpian

The dominant species of the planet Flurp. Flurpians have an aggressive culture led by their war chieftan, the Grand Kula. Flurpians count energy rifles and laser pikes among their weaponry, and guards for the Grand Kula are prone to eager, loud grunting and beating of drums. Flurpian society includes punishments doled out by the Grand Kula to offenders including Tiny Criminals.

Physically, Flurpians have three hearts and are capable of crying. It is unclear in Federated Alliance databases whether Flurpians can survive the cold of space.

## Appearances

### Episode 101 - All Hail the Federated Alliance!

The crew of the Bargarean Jade go to Flurp on their first official mission for the Federated Alliance.

### Episode 211 - Shmorby and the Beast

The crew of the Bargarean Jade go to Flurp as an emissary crew for the Rebellion.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shmorby and the Beast
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 All Hail the Federated Alliance!
Magnifiku

Magnifiku is a pleasure planet that changes depending on what each visitor prefers. Due to the embarrassing nature of the experiences for those visitors, most visitors do not share their experiences giving rise to the planet's mysterious reputation and the slogan "What happens on Magnifiku, stays on Magnifiku." The planet has a space port guarded by C.L.I.N.T.s and also features underground rivers and lakes.

Residents of the planet include Jack, a mysterious sentient with the abilities to induce hallucinations and Tiny Tonez, a small, asexual, water creature.

## Appearances

### Episode 103: What Happens on Magnifiku

The crew travels to Magnifiku when Nermut's boss assigns them the mission: "What's the deal with Magnifiku?"

## References

1. ↑ What Happens on Magnifiku
2. ↑ What Happens on Magnifiku
Seth Lind

Seth is Director of Operations at the podcasts *This American Life, Serial* and*S-Town*. He created and hosted the podcast festival *Cast Party*, beamed live into 600 movie theaters. Seth performs comedy with Thank You, Robot, hosted the live storytelling show *Told*, and has written for The New Yorker’s *Shouts and Murmurs.*

## Minor Characters

* Parka/Anorak
* Ez Nuk
* Tez Rin

## Other Podcast Appearances

* Treks and the City - "The Enemy"
* The Fifth Eleminute
* The Truth multiple episodes
* Dale Radio
Jennifer Squirlt

Jennifer Squirlt is a Holographer at the academy on Klongtdt. Because it was wished upon her, she is precognitive and can predict a child's future by taking a holo of them. When a child's destiny is revealed, she uses her phrase "No second chances!" which sometimes is augmented by a darker second voice.
Whimsicott

**EV yield** | +1 SpAtk

Along with Charmander and Squirtle, Bulbasaur is one of three starter Pokémon of Kanto.

It evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, which evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

## Pokédex

For some time after it's birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on it's back.

## Abilities

 Chlorophyll
(hidden)

## Tutor Moves

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Jeremy Crutchley

credit: Photojuice Photography (arinsangurai@gmail.com instagram.com/photojuice)

### Name(s)

Jeremy Crutchley

Jeremy Crutchley is an award winning British-born actor, producer, and writer and currently lives in the US. Jeremy has appeared on stage and screen, both film and television, and is also a highly experienced voice-over artist appearing in films, commercials, video games, and animation.

Jeremy reads the Opening Crawl Narrations for every episode of the podcast, delivering the introductions as a theatrically dramatic narrator who occasionally adds his own pointed commentary.

Jeremy is also a self-taught guitarist, musician, and recording artist.

## References

1. ↑ [1]
2. ↑ [2]
3. ↑ [3]
Kulata

A Flurpian from the planeet Flurp, the Kulata is the daughter of the Grand Kula. As the Grand Kula is a war chieftan, she is not a princess. Kulata is a big fan of Bargie and loved the holo Ship Please which she felt spoke to her during a rough period. (She however did not like Ship Please 2, considering it to be a Kroon grab.) After enjoying being doused with gas by Bargie, she was ejected into space. Twice. Her ultimate fate is unknown as it has not been confirmed that Flurpians can or cannot exist in space, even though their tears do freeze.

## Apperances

* Snuck aboard Bargie in All Hail the Federated Alliance!, she was ejected into space twice.

## Trivia

* The Kulata is the first character in Mission to Zyxx to use the word "juck"
* Her name is a reference to the Dunkin' Donuts drink, the Coolatta.
Press

"**Mission to Zyxx** has always punched far above its weight by podcasting standards, but in its third season, it feels as if it’s really come into its own in a significant way. It’s not just that the sound production is tighter, or that the rules of the universe have been firmly established—everyone working on the show has moved into a space where they keenly understand who their characters are and how they come together organically, something that’s often lost on people who listen to the show for the first time." Charles Pulliam-Moore, Gizmodo, 2019.

## 2022

**Entertainment Weekly**: The March 15, 2022 issue of the magazine listed *Mission to Zyxx* number 8 on it's "Must List" of media not to miss, which crosses all media genres. The review by Ethan Bellows reads, "Trust me, you've never heard anything like this before. Created by UCB performers, each episode is fully improvised, lovingly edited, and meticulously sound-designed. Join the podcast's intrepid space crew in a wholly unique (yet warmly familiar) world and explore every sci-fi trope in the galaxy. A hilarious radio play for the modern era, the fifth and final season is releasing bimonthly. All hail the Federated Alliance!"

## 2019

**Gizmodo**: "*Mission to Zyxx*'s Third Season Is Bolder and Taking the Piss Out of *Star Wars* in the Freshest Way"

**Vulture**: "A 100-Podcast Syllabus: Here are the ones worth listening to"

## 2018

**Indiewire**: "The 50 Best Podcast Episodes of 2018 (so far)"

**Life Hacker**: "The Best Podcast Episodes of 2018"

**Film Maker Magazine**: "'We Can Do Whatever We Want': The Makers Of The Podcast *Mission To Zyxx* On Doing Indie Sci-Fi Comedy On The Cheap"

**Life Hacker**: "We’re Mission to Zyxx, and This Is How We Work"

**Gizmodo**: "*Mission to Zyxx* Is the Best Scifi Podcast You're Probably Not Listening to... Yet"

## 2017

**Newsweek**: "Part 'Spaceballs,' Part ICB Improv, Audioboom podcasters are on a 'Mission to Zyxx'"

**Salon.com**: "Yes, and . . . 13 unpredictable improv podcasts"

**Air & Space Magazine**: "Join Seth Lind and Friends on a Mission to Zyxx"
Planet Crusher

Originally built by Zwog Tambouie as a weapon for the Galactic Monarchy. It is a large ship that opens up and crushes anything inside of it. Could be used to crush a smaller planet crusher.

The Planet Crusher has a critical vulnerability, the exhaust port is big enough to fly a small fighter into and destroy the externally visible reactor.

## Planet Crusher 1 & 2

They were cubed shaped and commissioned by the Galactic Monarchy to be used in the war against the Rebels (now the Federated Alliance). Both were destroyed by exploiting their exhaust port vulnerability. Bargie dated Planet Crusher 1.

## Planet Crusher 3

Built in Zwog's apartment in the Tiger Nebula Strip Mall. It is star shaped and has an even bigger exhaust port as a double bluff against attackers.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Critical Vulnerability
Zima Master Kiarondo

**Zima Master Kiarondo is a Zima Master residing on Zima Prime. He is perceived as a suave, kindly individual who is quick to light your cigarillio or to offer a friendly suggestion on speaker installation. According to his bookings listing on zimaprime.space, "Master Kiarondo is an expert in the art of bringing the magic of sound and music into people's homes, offices and speeders."**

**As with all Zima Knights, Master Kiarondo is The Chosen One, more specifically The Chosen One of setting up speaker systems, bringing the gift of sound and the majesty of music to the galaxy.**

**The prophecy regarding Kiarondo from the Zima scrolls read thus: "Celebrate we will, for life is short but sweet, for certain."**

**You can't have a good party without some quality jams.**

1st appearance:

311: Prime the Pipe

313: Well Hello, Partner

Season 4:

Zima Mailbag

Season 5:

B09: It's a Wonderful Self
Bermiful Nelodies

19" of Smooth Pop

Want to hear a full album of MTZ music? It’s available as bonus content for Maximum Fun donors.

*Bermiful Nelodies* is the first full-length album released by pop star Bermut Nundaloy, aka Nermut Bundaloy. When living on The Delegator in Season 1, Nermut released musical content direct to fans from his cleaning chamber. This habitat provides inspiration for the album cover seen here.

The album is now on Spotify! (7/21/20)

## Tracks

1: (Welcome to) Bermiful Nelodies

2: Speeder Ride

3: Slurpin' That Gurp In

4: 99 Protocols

* A pop rap performed by protocol droid C-53

5: Deficate

6: We'll Do a Thing

* A baroque pop duet with fellow Missions Operations Manager Mel, the track tells the story of a couple planning a date
* Retitled "I Got You, Mel" on the edition of the album included with the Official Motion Sound Soundtrack.

7: Chutes and Ladders

8: Nubdate

9: A Fruitfull Discussion

* The track starts as a conversation between Bermut and his recording engineer resulting in the artist storming out of the room. The recording keeps rolling for several minutes in silence when Pleck Decksetter enters and sings a lounge song accompanied by his own piano playing. Security Officer Dar enters the room and taps along to the song.
Walrein

**EV yield** | +1 SpAtk

Along with Charmander and Squirtle, Bulbasaur is one of three starter Pokémon of Kanto.

It evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, which evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

## Pokédex

For some time after it's birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on it's back.

## Abilities

 Chlorophyll
(hidden)

## Tutor Moves

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Lieutenant Bordoff

## Summary

Lieutenant Bordoff is a toady for Emperor Nermut Bundeloy, whom he addresses as Your Excellency, my Master, or my Lord. He has supported the Emperor both prior to and after the Emperor's ascension accomplishing various assignments (see Appearances below.) Bordoff sees himself as providing skilled service to the Emperor and imagines himself to be an heir to the Emperor, in spite of the Emperor clearly explaining that he is not the heir. Bordoff apparently struggles with communications technology.

## Appearances

### Ep. 209 Altar Boy

In an ad break, it is revealed that Bordoff is responsible for completing the hiring of tug ship pilots to deliver the Planet Crusher Crusher from Phoenix Ash’s estate as well as hiring the future royal guard.

### Ep. 211 Shmorby and the Beast

In an ad break, Bordoff reports to the Emperor the troubling news of the rebellion website therebellion.space. Bordoff explains that the website includes encrypted messages, a guide to neutralizing C.L.I.N.T.s, and an advice column by square-jawed and currently lost-in-a-hyperdrive-netherworld rebel ace pilot Hark Tartigast. Bordoff explains he can't wait for the Emperor's ascension so that amazing deals such as the one the rebels used to develop the website are no longer available. The message annoys the Emperor so much that he removes Lieutenant Bordoff from his favorites list.

### Episode 303: A Quiet Place

Head Toady Bordoff is reporting to the Emperor from the cozy yet labyrinthine new Imperial Offices aboard the hulking Planet Crusher Crusher. Everything is humming along, but also Bordoff  wants to update the Emperor's constructive criticism about the number of naps he has been taking. He assures the Emperor that with his new CareOf subscription, he has the energy to manage the Imperial construction projects and to master the weirdly complicated new phone system. After assuring the Emperor the lack of response from the C.L.I.N.T. strike teams from Holowood is no great concern, Bordoff struggles to sign off and hits reply all.

## References

1. ↑ The Emperor Strikes Wack
2. ↑ Altar Boy
3. ↑ Shmorby and the Beast
Moujan Zolfaghari

Moujan has appeared on *At Home With Amy Sedaris*, *Last Week Tonight, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Clara's Ghost, The Tonight Show*, *Onion News Network* and more. She is also a TV writer with credits on *The Detour*, *Human Kind Of*, an upcoming puppet show on AppleTV+, and a thousand other projects.

## Minor Characters

* Seesu Gundu
* Mel

## Other Podcast Appearances

* UCB Digital Podcast - "Moujan Zolfaghari - Getting Staffed"
* Ethnically Ambiguous - "I Am Moujan Zolfaghari"
* The Bechdel Cast - Gremlins
* Jordan, Jesse, Go! - Episode 573: Friend Fiction with Moujan Zolfaghari
* Inbox - I Am Very Tall
* Must Have Seen TV - Perfect Strangers
* Relatively Healthy - Social Media Addiction
* Left Handed Radio - "1996"
* Mouth Time - We’re freezing our eggs!
* Totes Faves - 7: Things About The X-Files
* Treks and the City - "Tin Man"
Mel

Mel is a marble-mouthed member of The Rebellion, and is the Senior Mission Operations Manager for the ambassadorial crew aboard the ship Tiny Toots. She has dated Nermut. She has cool earrings.

## Appearances

### Episode 205: Allen: Resurrection

Mel first appears while Nermut is delivering a mission to the crew of the Bargarean Jade. Her appearance creates jealousy in Dar.

### Episode 216: Oh, Zima's Back

Nermut has returned to Rebel Headquarters with his and Dar's relationship on very shaky ground. He calls the crew to give them their latest mission, when Mel interrupts to tell Nermut something that he agrees to. After she leaves, they all agree they don't know what she said.

### Episode 218: The Prattle of Sistoo

After successfully completing their mission, the crew of the Bargarean Jade goes to the Rebellion headquarters to deliver the motivational droid u.everybody. There they are reunited with Nermut who is accompanied by Mel. After a brief conversation, Beano announces its hatred of Mel.

### Episode 219: Tiny Toots' Adventures

Mel appears as the Senior Mission Operations Manager for the crew aboard Tiny Toots. That crew, led by Turk Manaked, finds Mel's instructions clear and concise. Additionally, her voice is described as "one of the most soothing tones in the galaxy".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tiny Toots' Adventures
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Allen: Resurrection
3. ↑ The Prattle of Sistoo
Fan Art

Aside from the Bargarean Jade, designed and illustrated by Eric Geusz, the podcast has not to date (6 June 2020) issued sponsored images of the main characters. To fill the void, fans of Mission to Zyxx have contributed their own illustrations of these characters, which the podcast often publishes on their Instagram and Twitter accounts. Many more fan art images are to be found under the hashtag #zyxxart.

The variations on each character from one illustration to another, especially regarding the image of Dar, are of particular interest. One of the more stable character images, Nermut Bundaloy, is likely due to Nermut being the character for which the most physical description has been given during episodes of the show. Pleck Decksetter is also a very stable character image since Tellurians seem to be the "humans" of the podcast.

## Depictions of the Crew

* credit: The Hawkz
* credit: SnufkinGo to https://snuffysbox.tumblr.com
* credit: Hannah
* credit: Aisleen Romano
* credit: Seth Lind
* credit: It's Short For Lizard
1/6Sam Booker's fan art of many characters from Season 1 is also amazing.

There is a possible animated adaption coming to the Zyxx universe. The announcement tweet. The animatic by Lea Bøje.
The Space

The Space is a mystical force that exists in the galaxy. It is typically divided into 'Fresh' and 'Wack'. Zima warriors fight for The Space.

## Notable Users

* Pleck Decksetter - prophesied to bring balance to the space, aligns with the Fresh side of The Space.
* Emperor Nermut Bundaloy - Avatar of the Wack side of The Space.
The Pest of Both Worlds - Pt. 2

## Summary

Where were we? Ah yes, the K'Hekk were decimating the RSS Synergy, and Bargie just learned that she and The Grower Mind have a son. Dar is pumped for the tour. AJ wants the good stuff. C-53 eyes a new frame.

## Credits

### Voice actors

Jeremy Bent - C-53, Zalcatron 5000 and Captain Syrock

Alden Ford - Pleck Decksetter

Allie Kokesh - Dar and Jeremiah

Seth Lind - Nermut Bundaloy and Korzak

Winston Noel - AJ-2884 and Lieutenant Hendrixx

Moujan Zolfaghari as Bargie, Seesu Gundu, Grustine, Gerkk and Justin Ballwheat

With special returning guest John Robert Wilson

### Production

Edited - Alden Ford and Seth Lind

Sound design and mix - Shane O’Connell

Theme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAME's Macedonian Symphony Orchestra

Additional Music - Shane O’Connell

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship design for The Bargarean Jade - Eric Geusz
Dear Maxie

## Summary

The crew is assigned to stage a photo op at a children’s hospital, but end up somewhere else entirely. Pleck pushes Bargie’s buttons. Dar and C-53 go cubicle2cubicle. AJ finds a new hobby.

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

Jeremy Bent - C-53

Alden Ford - Pleck Decksetter

Allie Kokesh - Dar

Seth Lind - Nermut Bundaloy, Borkin, and Steve

Moujan Zolfaghari - Bargie, Lorkin and Susan

Winston Noel - AJ

Lauren Lapkus - Maxie Wiggs

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind

Sound design and mix - Shane O'Connell

Theme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAME's Macedonian Symphony Orchestra

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship design for The Bargarean Jade - Eric Geusz
K-R3D-1TZ

K-R3D-1TZ is a standard credits and attribution droid. Like other attribution droids, it delivers its credits at the end of an episode/mission.

## Appearances

### Episode 219: Tiny Toots' Adventures

K-R3D-1TZ delivers the credits at the end of the episode. As that episode relays the mission of the Turk Manaked ambassadorial crew assigned to the ship Tiny Toots, this seems to imply that attribution droids are associated with either a member of the crew (Turk, Anorak, Parka, or D-20), their ship (Tiny Toots), or their Missions Operator Manager (Mel).
Spaceship Spielship

One of the most successful directors in all of Holowood, Spaceship Spielship was originally named Starship Spielship. He was married to Bargie for either 7 years or 14 years and is the father of her son Blimpie. The two met when making a picture, got engaged during the sequel, had Blimpie by the third installment of the series, and were barely speaking by the fourth film of the series.

Spaceship Speilship testifies in Bargie's trial held on Pump Up the Justice where he describes their relationship as financially and intellectually chilly. Their physical relationship was not chilly, although the details involving their hatch to hatch and shiphole activities are lengthy and inappropriate

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pump Up the Justice
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pro of Cons
Sammo and Wink

credit: Edgar Torne

Sammo and Wink are members of the Rebellion. They are conjoined beings who are perpetually high on Dust. Wink is allergic to plark, the main ingredient in a cornwa patty. When she consumes it, it causes her to regurgitate violently.

## Season 1

* The Crew meet Sammo and Wink in Episode 106: Dust-Up at the Diner. The pair are sitting at the table directly *above* them. After giving Pleck tips on how to flirt with waitress Bory, they spike Pleck's food with dust.
* Sammo and Wink show up at the Milsch Hotel Bar on Milsch in Episode 108: Grt Milk? Later, they are invited to join Peterthree and the crew to witness an assassination.
* In Episode 118: The Delegator, Sammo and Wink reveal that they are Rebellion spies and blow up The Delegator using a bomb from Bargie.

## Season 2

* In Episode 207: A Phoenix Raises, Sammo and Wink show up to play Milsch Hold-'Em Royal Nortan, which by winning allows them to save Pleck from being drowned in a river in the Totopo Casino.
* Episode 217: Pee-Nee's Playlist finds Sammo and Wink on vacation on Mehnah where they are guest hosts for Mehnahnaroo, the most famous music festival in the Galaxy.

## Season 3

* Sammo and Wink testify for the prosecution in Episode 319: Pump Up the Justice

## Quotes

* "Enjoying the festival dusted out of our jucking minds!" -Sammo
* "Who aren't we here to see, man? We're here to see the Noobs (the Noobs), The Little Jor, (Giant Bang Bang), Giant Bang Bang never tours; it's amazing that they're doing this, (and Huston Fever!), oh Huston Fever." -Sammo (with Wink in parentheses)

## References

1. ↑ Episode 106: Dust-Up at the Diner
2. ↑ Episode 118: The Delegator (episode)
3. ↑ Episode 217: Pee-Nee's Playlist
Restraining bolt

A tight bolt that restricts Federated Alliance droids from recalling or sharing their memories from before the rise of the Federated Alliance, restraining bolts are technological in nature. The droids are unable to remove them themselves due to it being against their programming as well as the restraining bolts are put in very tightly. Removing one is a violation of the Treaty of Sistoo. Restraining bolts can be removed with the use of a specialized restraining bolt remover.

## References

1. ↑ What Happens on Magnifiku
2. ↑ Down With the Emperor!
Bory Ampber

Bory is a food gollum. She has pie for legs, red grapes for eyes, brocoli for ears and apples for a face. Her grape eyes allow her to see infrared. She was born in Slog's Diner and is unable to leave unless she buys herself. This is difficult because she doesn't earn any wages and is not allowed to take tips.
Suetopian

## Summary

Suetopians are the resident population of the planet Suetopia. Suetopians are an insular, all-female society where members believe themselves to be on an equal footing with all other members, eliminating theft, jealousy, violence, and resulting in a flourishing dinner business (both dining out and cooking at home.) Their society is technologically advanced having developed short range teleportation, the sympathetic Suetopian Greater Mind, and empathic necklaces. The leader of the Suetopians, the Chosen Leader, is selected by telepathic elections and is currently held by Gellen.

Culturally, Suetopians are pleasant and cheerful and are often prone to singing and dancing about what they are doing and frequently kiss each other on the mouth. They do not interrupt each other and they blow on women to accept them into their society. Suetopian artists perform merely for the love of the arts and for the exposure and are not paid. Suetopians often present their technology as gifts although due to their shaky concept of fair trade, recipients may have to pay extreme consequences for receiving those gifts and the gifts must be returned when leaving Suetopia.

Physically, Suetopians are surprisingly strong and feature non-weird ridges on their heads. Suetopians require blood to reproduce, and believe that this blood must be from a male. Without this blood, Suetopians are dying off.

## Trivia

* Suetopian sitting pods are known for their comfort.
* A tulum is a Suetopian instrument used to draw blood.
Councillor Ross Corpustanian

A Methuselan who is the head of the Federated Alliance geneticists and a member of the Council of Seven and the Council of Six.

## Appearances

### Episode 202: The New Norm

Councillor Corpustanian appears in an ad break for ZipRecruiter. The Councillor is calling a meeting to order to inform the table that the Federated Alliance is having difficulty filling 'dream job' positions such as Associate Suction Technician, Commissary Garfon Wrangler, and Trench Grunt. As he advocates for how fast the sponsor works, he admits to having had "four, make that five" heart attacks since beginning talking. Someone walks in to reveal that the Councillor was in an empty room with the lights out.
Garfons

Similar to but slightly larger than a Tellurian chicken. Mentioned in a riddle in The (Redacted).

Garfon is a common Tellurian food and can be prepared in many ways including garfon with grt creme fraiche, Ranch Garfon, crispy garfon, and garfon sandwiches. Garfon alternatives include soy garfon.

## In Popular Culture

Garfon, along with playing a key role in riddles, is featured in several common expressions such as being in a garfonian pickle. Garfons have also been the inspiration for video games, such as the wildly popular Flappy Garfon, and cartoon characters such as Gary Garfon who is known for wearing a tie and shirt but with no pants.

1. ↑ The (Redacted)
2. ↑ The Fresh Connection
3. ↑ Jan with a Van
4. ↑ Mailbag Episode No. 2!
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mailbag No. 5!
6. ↑ Chez Bargez
7. ↑ Mailbag Episode No. 1!
8. ↑ The Crews' Ship
K'hekk swarm

credit: Alden Ford

The K'hekk are an insectoid race that work in distinct subgroups to assimilate other species for The Grower Mind of the K'hekk. The K'hekk have a complicated caste system which they utilize to perform complex battle tactics. The K'hekk assimilate beings by laying an egg in their eye, it then slowly grows until it takes over their brain and the Queens can control the being. All the castes have well known weaknesses, if you press into the Workers eye sockets you can remove the whole faceplate.

## K'hekk Castes

* Workers - Physically resemble balloons with wings. Female workers can lay infertile eggs to resemble kroons (for the sole purpose of currency devaluation)
* Weavers - These “magic users” of the K’hekk have mastered the control of electric impulses generated from their bodies and can spew lightning from six claw/antennae in their thoraces.
* Soldiers - The most common K’hekk, a deadly combination strength, speed, stamina and discipline. Very itchy if you’re a ship.
* Beetle - Massive creatures that have large cavities under their wings, allowing them to be used as transport for workers and soldiers. Different varieties of beetles are used as tankers, personnel carriers and artillery. Unbelievably moist inside.
* Aurochs - Enormous and powerful. Used to haul cargo and ram fortified ships or blast doors. Profoundly unintelligent, essentially beasts of burden.
* Bulls - Have a symbiotic relationship with aurochs and physically connect to them to control them as mounts during battle. Bulls organize and deploy other K’hekk in perfectly executed battle maneuvers.
* Royal Drones - Like souped-up soldiers with sharper claws and thicker carapaces. 3 times the size of soldiers, they have only been found protecting queens.
* Queens - Massive burrowing creatures that produce new K’hekk for infested planets. Disgusting.

## Apperances

* The invade Bargie in Assimilation is Futile.
* They take over the Dezel Maschh and implant an egg in Pleck Decksetter's eye.

## References

1. ↑ Assimilation is Futile
2. ↑ Allen: Resurrection
Milsch

A cold, inhabited planet that is covered in canyons. It’s main export is ice. The crew of The Bargarean Jade go there to talk to the governor and establish a trade deal. Summer on Milsch lasts for three Tellurian years, winter for twelve years. As of season two Milsch is in year nine of its winter.

## References

1. ↑ Grt Milk?
2. ↑ Pro of Cons
Pee-Nee's Playlist

## Summary

The crew heads to the planet Mehnah in search of a star with precious intel. Dar meets someone from their past. Pleck gets some sludge. C-53 lays down a beat.

## Quotes

"We're *all* in space, Pleck. I don't know if you've noticed that." - C-53

"Down a leg, up a tai'." - Nermut

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

C-53 - Jeremy Bent

Pleck Decksetter - Alden Ford

Dar - Allie Kokesh

Nermut Bundaloy - Seth Lind

Bargarean Jade and Miranda - Moujan Zolfaghari

Beano, Bouncer Bot, and Little Bill - Winston Noel

Pee-Nee Gorno - Yoni Lotan

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind

Recorded - Shane O'Connell

Sound Design and Mix - Shane O'Connell

Music - Brendan Ryan

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship Design - Eric Geusz
The Emperor Strikes Wack

Illustration by Eric Geusz @spacegooose

## Trivia

C-53 and Quaid Blizmo - Jeremy Bent

Dar - Allie Kokesh

Bargie the ship, Horsehat the Doula, Susan Parzikooshifer and Michelle - Moujan Zolfaghari

Master Missions Operations Manager Nermut Bundaloy, Hasteve Lingo and Burdoff - Seth Lind

AJ, Emperor Nermut Bundaloy, the CLINTS and Beano - Winston Noel

Kor Balevore - Brendan Lee Mulligan

Baby Horsehat - Baby Lind and Baby Ford

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind and Alden Ford

Sound Design and Mix - Shane O'Connell

Theme Music - Brendan Ryan

Opening crawl narration - Jeremy Crutchley
Mission to Zyxx Wiki

## Mission to Zyxx

**MISSION TO ZYXX** was an improvised science fiction podcast following a team of ambassadors as they attempt to establish diplomatic relations with planets in the remote and chaotic **ZYXX QUADRANT** of the **TREMILLION SECTOR**. They work for the benevolent and harmonious **FEDERATED ALLIANCE**, which has recently defeated the evil **GALACTIC MONARCHY**. The Federated Alliance is *definitely* less evil.

The Alliance's newest recruit is **AMBASSADOR****PLECK DECKSETTER****,**a naive, gung-ho farm boy whose crew includes trusty, know-it-all droid **C-53**,and hulking, omnisexual security officer **DAR**.  They travel aboard the outdated, sentient starship ***THE BARGAREAN JADE*** - aka **BARGIE** - who has as many ex-husbands as stories about her glory days. Their mission is nominally overseen by **JUNIOR MISSIONS OPERATIONS MANAGER NERMUT BUNDALOY**, a striving, entry-level bureaucrat yearning for respect.

Well, that at least describes **Season 1**. A big change instigates **Season 2**. And **Season 3**. And **Season 4**. And the final season, **Season 5**, whcih premiered on April 29th, 2021. New characters, new twists, and new opportunities for heroism and humiliation!

## Network

*Mission to Zyxx* was a proud member of the **MAXIMUM FUN** podcast network, whose members made the show possible and receive tons of exclusive bonus content.

## Creators

Mission to Zyxx was created and performed by six improvisers who met at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City: Alden Ford, Allie Kokesh, Jeremy Bent, Seth Lind, Moujan Zolfaghari, and Winston Noel. Sound Design was masterfully provided by Shane O'Connell.

## Guest

Most episodes featured a special guest comedian who plays an inhabitant of the Zyxx Quadrant unlucky enough to encounter the crew.

## Latest Episode

The podcast has completed it's five season run. New live performances via the "THE SHRIMP LOVERS' VARIETY HOUR" are occasionally scheduled.

\* As this wiki is updated regularly be prepared for **SPOILERS** if you are not up to date with the show!
Season 1

***MISSION TO ZYXX*** is an improvised science fiction podcast following a team of ambassadors as they attempt to establish diplomatic relations with planets in the remote and chaotic **ZYXX QUADRANT** of the **TREMILLION SECTOR**. They work for the benevolent and harmonious **FEDERATED ALLIANCE**, which has recently defeated the evil **GALACTIC MONARCHY**. The Federated Alliance is *definitely* less evil.

The Alliance's newest recruit is **AMBASSADOR****PLECK DECKSETTER****,**a naive, gung-ho farm boy whose crew includes trusty, know-it-all droid **C-53**,and hulking, omnisexual security officer **DAR**.  They travel aboard the outdated, sentient starship ***THE BARGAREAN JADE*** - aka **BARGIE** - who has as many ex-husbands as stories about her glory days. Their mission is nominally overseen by **JUNIOR MISSIONS OPERATIONS MANAGER NERMUT BUNDALOY**, a striving, entry-level bureaucrat yearning for respect.

## Regular Episodes

Episode 101: All Hail the Federated Alliance!

Episode 102: Nermie, I Shrunk the Crew [ft. Sasheer Zamata]

Episode 103: What Happens on Magnifiku [ft. Connor Ratliff]

Episode 104: Assimilation is Futile [ft. John Robert Wilson]

Episode 105: A Critical Vulnerability [ft. John Murray]

Episode 106: Dust-Up at the Diner [ft. Lauren Adams]

Episode 107: The (Redacted) [ft. Michael Cruz Kayne]

Episode 108: Grt Milk? [ft. Zach Cherry]

Episode 109: This Juckin' Guy [ft. Jon Gabrus]

Episode 110: The Worry with Wiffles [ft. Lorraine Cink]

Episode 111: It's Hard Out Here For a Blimp [ft. Jordan Carlos]

Episode 112: Jumped by a Shark [ft. Josh Patten]

Episode 113: Dead Subquadrant's Got Talent [ft. Caitlin Puckett]

Episode 114: There Are No Second Chances [ft. Lydia Hensler]

Episode 115: The Space Awakens [ft. Justin Tyler]

Episode 116: X-Marse in Chimnacia [ft. Paul F. Tompkins]

Episode 117: The One with the Council of Seven

Episode 118: The Delegator [Season 1 Finale]

## Special Episodes

Unaired Pilot Clip: "Mission Briefings"

Episode 100: Welcome Aboard the Bargarean Jade [Season 1 Trailer] | 100 TRANSCRIPT

L01: Bad Ombre [ft. Jeff Hiller - LIVE at Caveat NYC]
The Pest of Both Worlds - Pt. 1

## Summary

While the crew constructs a machine that can hopefully get them home, the RSS Synergy receives visitors. Bargie sets the stage. AJ jacks in. And don't worry, Pleck has his wood saber.

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

Jeremy Bent - C-53 and Captain Syrock

Alden Ford - Pleck Decksetter and Ensign Phanta

Allie Kokesh - Dar and Dr. Tee-Toh

Seth Lind - Nermut Bundaloy and Lieutenant O’Dool

Winston Noel - AJ-2884 and Lieutenant Hendrixx

Moujan Zolfaghari as Bargie, Lieutenant DaKaypir, Seesu Gundu and Justin Ballwheat

With a special returning guest.

### **Production**

Edited - Alden Ford and Seth Lind

Sound design and mix - Shane O’Connell

Theme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAME's Macedonian Symphony Orchestra

Additional Music - Shane O’Connell

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship design for The Bargarean Jade - Eric Geusz
Second Universe

The **Second Universe** is a universe parallel to the main universe, the First Universe. To its own citizens, it is called the **First Universe**. Not much is known about this universe, other than the fact that events of the First Universe are similar in this universe. Although it is the home of Neo, this universe has only been mentioned a few times, and never seen.
Rolphus Tiddle

Rolphus Tiddle is the Commander of the Rebellion. He is often heard on unauthorized channels advertising underwear. He was previously a General in the Federated Alliance. Before defecting, his DNA was taken to be used as the genetic basis for the C.L.I.N.T.s. He has two children, Centurion Tiddle and another unnamed child. Rolphus is separated from his wife, Rebellion leader Seesu Gundu. In Season 2, he goes on a bender and ends up un The Dumps, where he falls for Joy, the Governor of The Dumps.

## Season 1

* Rolphus appears in most episodes in season one to read sponsor copy, notably for MeUndies.
* Rolphus' mentor was Rax Rellious.
* The Council of Seven noted that he had very high cheekbones.
* Rolphus requires corrective lenses and wears Warby Parker's Crane Whiskey Tortoise frames. It is unclear if C.L.I.N.T. clones also must wear corrective lenses.

## Season 2

* The crew rescues Hark Tartigast, who contacts Rolphus on their behalf. Rolphus "admires their gumption," and hires them as Emissaries of the Rebellion.
* The crew is sent to The Dumps to recover/rescue Rolphus Tiddle.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 117, The One with the Council of Seven
2. ↑ Dead Subquadrant's Got Talent
3. ↑ The (Redacted)
4. ↑ Episode 201, Long Live The Rebellion!
5. ↑ Episode 208, It's Not You, It's Rolphus
Wiffle

Wiffles are small, featureless balls of fur. They are notorious for breeding at an exponential rate which makes them a hazard for other life forms. They come in three colors: pink (female), blue (male), and purple. The 'idealized' wiffle (for blues) is perfectly round and 180 years old.

## Appearances

* Poof and Fluff are given to Pleck in return for some mining rights.
Phoenix Ash

Phoenix (pronounced Fo-een-icks) iAsh s a war profiteer and high stakes gambler who is especially fond of the game of Royal Nortan. He has greasy hair, wears a number of rings, and has a habit of licking his chin while talking. He was at one time, in possession of the Planet Crusher Crusher prior to it being used by Emperor Nermut Bundaloy.

## Appearances

### Episode 207: A Phoenix Raises

The crew encounters Phoenix Ash while playing Royal Nortan during an undercover stealth mission at the Totopo Casino. During the encounter, they learn that Phoenix is in possession of a Planet Crusher Crusher. Phoenix indecently proposes Norm (Dar) asking to spend an evening with his "beautiful" wife Corp (Pleck). When Pleck then loses his 11th hand of Royal Nortan and is about to be drowned in the river, Pammo (Sammo) and Bink (Wink) arrive and use Pleck's life as a blind in a game of Milsch Hold 'Em Royal Nortan. Phoenix loses the hand and is then drowned in the river.

### Live Show at The Bell House, April 10, 2022

Phoenix Ash appears on an episode of Holowood Tonight with Dedewdop Qwist, Barnacle Kisses, and Judge Hastooie Winko.

## Trivia

* Phoenix Ash uploaded their conscience prior to drowning, as evidenced by his live show appearance in April 2022.
* Matt Little filmed the Pizza Rat video, a video of a rat dragging an entire slice of pizza down the steps in the NYC subway.

## Voice Talent

Phoenix Ash is played by Matt Little.

Matt's Twiter

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXUG8q4jKU
The Story of Beano

## Summary

After a great tragedy, a new fellowship is chosen. Samesies pens a tune. Gigli sharpens his axe. Dwaynne tries to hold it. Booket and Quariel go to 'Wheat Castle.

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

Jeremy Bent - Quariel

Alden Ford - Karm, Petra, the Ravens, the Farmer, and the Wizard

Allie Kokesh - Dwaynne and Corynthia

Seth Lind - Gigli

Winston Noel - Samesies, Beano and the Emperor

Moujan Zolfaghari - Booket

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind

Sound design and mix - Shane O'Connell

Theme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by Ophira Zakai on Lute, Peneli Millar on flute and Cynthia Ann Sutton on recorder

Additional Music - Shane O'Connell

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship design for The Bargarean Jade - Eric Geusz
Klongtdt

A planet that houses a Federated Alliance Academy for the affluent. One feature of the unnamed academy is for their Holo-day, students have their destinies revealed with their holo.

## Staff and Students

* Jennifer Squirlt - The academy's precog holographer. On holo-day, she takes student's holos to reveal their destinies. had power to see the future wished up on her, has never been wrong)
* Jiminy  - A demanding kid with a keen sense of smell. His ability to smell ice cream, gets him stuck in Dar's flap. His destiny is revealed to have zero future.
* Excited Student - She takes her holo with a pink and purple background. Her destiny is unrevealed.
* Garful - A Methusalan. He has been told by Jennifer Squirtlt to not rush his destiny. He chooses an heroic background and wants to be a spare architect like LaCraine LaCross. He poses on a rock with his foot up, but find he will spend the rest of his life taking care of his invalid mother.
* Unflappable Student - This student has a speech impediment which is revealed to be due to a punishment resulting in having his tongue cut out. The unflappable student who wants to look good in his holo whether wearing a "juck the FA" t-shirt or just baring his torso, will be a great ship builder.
* Centurian Tiddle - The son of Rolphus Tiddle, his future is revealed to be a traitor to the FA.
* Several other unnamed and uncredited students

## Appearances

### Episode 114: There Are No Second Chances

The crew visits Klongtdt on a mission to find the #1 dignitary "Squirlt".
Rebellion

The rebellion is a movement against the Federated Alliance's rule in the galaxy. It's current headquarters are somewhere in the Zyxx Quadrant. The Rebellion is at least partially funded by reading sponsor copy on encrypted radio frequencies. They have a regular New Years sabotage raid on the Federated Alliance. Ships in their employ get a gas card in order to fill up.

## Notable Members

Seesu Gundu

Rolphus Tiddle

Hark Tartigast

Sammo and Wink

## References

1. ↑ The One with the Council of Seven
2. ↑ Long Live The Rebellion!
One Wedding and a Funeral

## Summary

In this special May the Sp8th installment, the crew intercepts intel about an imperial gathering. Pleck and AJ space out. Dar and C-53 serve it hot. Bargie ducks the authorities.

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

C-53 - Jeremy Bent

Pleck Decksetter - Alden Ford

Dar - Allie Kokesh

Nermut Bundaloy and the Lonely A.o.E - Seth Lind

Bargarean Jade and Catherine - Moujan Zolfaghari

AJ, C.L.I.N.T. - Winston Noel

The Oldest Cater Waiter (Old Derf) - Justin Tyler

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind

Recorded - Shane O'Connell

Sound Design and Mix - Shane O'Connell

Music - Brendan Ryan and performed by FAME's Macedonian Symphony Orchestra

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship Design - Eric Geusz
Tiny Toots' Adventures

## Summary

The crew is deployed to prison-break an individual with unique knowledge. Their mission is incredibly successful like always! Juck yeah!

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

Anorak - Jeremy Bent

Corn and Squeegee - Alden Ford

Tiny Toots - Allie Kokesh

Parka - Seth Lind

Turk Manaked - Moujan Zolfaghari

D-20 - Winston Noel

### **Production**

Edited - Alden Ford

Recorded - Shane O'Connell

Sound Design and Mix - Shane O'Connell

Music - Brendan Ryan

Additional Music - Shane O'Connell

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship Design - Eric Geusz
Hyper-Proton Fuel

credit: Trogador

Hyper-Proton Fuel is a type of high-radiation fuel used by ships. Droids are also able to imbibe this fuel, but it creates the effects of being high and ridiculously euphoric. It is first introduced in Episode 214: The Crews' Ship, where it rolls out on a conveyor belt. C-53 and Beano both get high on hyper-proton fuel in this episode.

## Containers

* credit: Dariel
* credit: Trogador
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Kroon

Kroon are the Federated Alliance standard currency based on a gold standard. They are a coin made of precious metal that can also be loaded to a credit chip, this allows it to be used as a hard or soft currency. It is distributed to planets by the Central Bank based on their economy. The planets can then shave off pieces of the Kroon (called BitKroon or Kroons) to create their own central bank based on their own gold standard. Kroon has a picture of the Council of Seven on one of its faces. Counterfeit Kroon created by the K'hekk replace the picture with one of a Weever.

## Trivia

* A Kroon grab is defined as an undignified or unprincipled acquisition of a large sum of Kroon with little effort. Bargie is accused of making Ship Please 2 as a Kroon grab.
* A Kroon Store is a store that sells a wide variety of products and goods at low prices, typically for one Kroon or less.

## References

1. ↑ Jumped by a Shark
2. ↑ All Hail the Federated Alliance!
3. ↑ Well Hello, Partner
The Unbearable Tightness of Bean

## Trivia

Jeremy Bent

Allie Kokesh

Seth Lind

Winston Noel

Moujan Zolfaghari

plus Special Guests

Recording, Sound design and mix - Shane O’Connell

Theme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAME's Macedonian Symphony Orchestra

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship design for The Bargarean Jade - Eric Geusz
Underswap!Sans

Underswap!Sans is a kind-hearted, heroic, non-genocidal version of sans that doesn't fight unless he needs to, He is a worker and NOT LAZY [Unlike the normal sans] He also has lighter colors and a nicer tone. he helps a lot in the final battle against X-Chara. He is also the brother of Underswap!Papyrus. He has two sides: normal and serious (Like Undertale!Sans having a normal and serious side) His serious side gives him 2 extra bones that act like swords in the X!Chara fight and has one eye blacked out. The other dark blue. He also is called by Underfell!Sans a weirdo.
The Prattle of Sistoo

## Summary

The crew is sent to retrieve someone essential to the Rebellion's upcoming battle. Nermut and Dar reconnect. Pleck inspires the crew. Bargie gets an upgrade.

## Credits

### **Voice actors**

C-53 - Jeremy Bent

Pleck Decksetter - Alden Ford

Dar - Allie Kokesh

Nermut Bundaloy - Seth Lind

Bargarean Jade, Seesu Gundu and Mel - Moujan Zolfaghari

Beano and Rolphus Tiddle - Winston Noel

u.everybody - Brandon Scott Jones

### **Production**

Edited - Seth Lind

Recorded - Shane O'Connell

Sound Design and Mix - Shane O'Connell

Music - Brendan Ryan

Opening Crawl Narration - Jeremy Crutchley

Ship Design - Eric Geusz
Emperor Nermut Bundaloy

James Michael Tyler as "Gunther" on Friends

Phenom Pennyworth (disguise)

The All-Wheat

Emperor Nermut Bundaloy, originally known as Councilor Gunther Ballwheat, is a Tellurian member of the Council of Seven. He drives a car. He was excluded from the Council of Syxx.

## Season 1

* Episode 117: The One with the Council of Seven

## Season 2

* Episode 213: Attack Some of the Clones
* Appears in the ad break. Councilor Phoebe Runff's son Tillion has gone missing again (he was due to compete in an Orse riding event on Vifius III but never showed.) Frustrated that C.L.I.N.T.s would be useless to track him down, she solicits advice on finding skilled trackers. Councilor Kassu recommends ZipRecruiter. Councilor Ballwheat offers support and then Councilor Corpustanian suggests Councilor Ballwheat might be busy. The Council of Syxx cackles as Ballwheat leaves the chamber.
* Episode 220: Crush Into Me

## Season 3

* Episode 306: The Fresh Connection
* Episode 314: Kitty's Pancake House
* Episode 319: Pump Up the Justice
* Episode 320: The Emperor Strikes Wack

## Season 4

He is merged with the Beanochron at the end of Season 3 and becomes the Allwheat for the foreseeable future of Season 4.

## Trivia

This character is based on the coffee shop owner Gunther from the TV show "Friends."

The Emperor Nermut Bundaloy has an unnamed daughter, a son named Justin, and a wife named Linda.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 117: The One with the Council of Seven
2. ↑ The Emperor Strikes Wack