[2] It was first broadcast on British television on 14 October 1993,[3] was written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and was directed by Andy de Emmony.
To maintain constant pursuit of Red Dwarf, Dave Lister and Cat handle the piloting of Starbug through shifts.
When aboard, Kryten notes that his scanner registers a life-form, despite not showing one earlier, which soon appears before them as a mysterious entity called Legion.
After explaining that he was a creation of the greatest minds that inhabited the station, Legion offers a token of good faith by demonstrating his incredible technological intelligence.
The following morning, the group admit that they have become Legion's prisoners, despite each enjoying accommodations tailored to their unique personal tastes and requirements.