Space:1999 The Testament of Arkadia

*"The Testament of Arkadia"* is the **24rd episode** of *Space: 1999* Season 1, originally aired on **February 12, 1976**. The episode follows Moonbase Alpha as it is mysteriously pulled toward a **lifeless planet**, Arkadia, which appears to have been devastated by a **nuclear war** in the distant past. As the Alphans investigate, they discover **ancient skeletal remains** and inscriptions that suggest Arkadia was once inhabited by a civilization **indistinguishable from humans**. The markings reveal that some of Arkadia’s people **escaped to other worlds**, possibly seeding life on Earth. Two Alphans, **Luke Ferro and Anna Davis**, become convinced that their destiny lies in **rebuilding life on Arkadia**, leading to a dramatic confrontation with Commander Koenig.