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Colonel White is the commander of Spectrum, the international security organization in Gerry Anderson's television series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, originally broadcast in 1967 and 1968. He directs operations from Spectrum's airborne headquarters, Cloudbase, and assigns missions to agents identified by color-based code names. The character is depicted through Supermarionation puppetry and serves as the organization's principal authority figure.
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Who voices Colonel White in the original Captain Scarlet series?
In the original 1967 Supermarionation series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Colonel White was voiced by actor Donald Gray. Gray also provided the iconic, eerie voice for the show's main antagonist, the Martian Mysterons.
What is the name of Colonel White's headquarters in Captain Scarlet?
Colonel White commands Spectrum operations from Cloudbase, a massive, airborne aircraft carrier that hovers high in the sky. From this flying command center, he assigns missions to color-coded agents like Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue.
What is Colonel White's real name in the Captain Scarlet lore?
Within the lore of Gerry Anderson's universe, Colonel White's real name is Charles Gray. Before being assigned to command Cloudbase, he served as a highly decorated admiral in the Royal Navy.
What game does Colonel White frequently play in the Captain Scarlet series?
During quieter moments on Cloudbase, Colonel White is frequently shown playing a tabletop war game similar to chess. He often plays this game against the computer or Lieutenant Green to relax while awaiting Mysteron threats.
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