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Pilot is a multi-limbed alien character from the science fiction television series "Farscape," which aired from 1999 to 2003. Brought to life by the Jim Henson Company's Creature Shop, the character is an animatronic puppet operated by a team of puppeteers. Within the show's lore, Pilot is a member of a species genetically engineered to bond with Leviathan-class living ships like Moya. He serves as the ship's navigator and translator, physically attached to Moya via a neural network, and interacts regularly with the crew.

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Who is Pilot in Farscape?

Pilot is the multi-limbed alien who operates the living spacecraft Moya in the science-fiction series Farscape. The character was created by the Jim Henson Company's Creature Shop and is central to the crew's ability to navigate space.

Who performed Pilot in Farscape?

Lani Tupu provided Pilot's voice and was one of the principal performers associated with the character. Pilot was realized through a large animatronic puppet operated by a team rather than by a single visible actor.

What is Moya in relation to Pilot?

Moya is a Leviathan, a living spacecraft that serves as the main setting and transport for the Farscape crew. Pilot is biologically and functionally connected to Moya, acting as her pilot and communicating with her systems.

When did Farscape originally run?

Farscape aired from 1999 to 2003 and ran for four seasons. Pilot remained one of the show's recurring core characters throughout the crew's journeys.

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