The Behind the Hero logo.
Behind the Hero is a HoloVision show in Going Commando. It airs in the Bogon Galaxy and documents heroes, including Ratchet, Clank, and Captain Qwark. Four episodes of Behind the Hero appear in Going Commando: the first is an interview with Ratchet and Clank, while the latter three are episodes that the duo watch on the onboard screen of the Star Explorer. The show's host has admitted in episodes that much of its content is baseless speculation and crackpot theories.[1]
Episodes[]
Part I[]
Clank and Ratchet on Behind the Hero.
The first episode is a brief interview with Ratchet and Clank, months following the defeat of Chairman Drek in Ratchet & Clank. The two describe their events since, in which they attended parades, press conferences, fancy dress balls, the grand opening at Groovy Lube six months prior to the interview, and a wiener roast at Al's. Immediately after the interview, Qwark, disguised as Abercrombie Fizzwidget, teleported them onto his ship to offer them jobs.[2]
Part II[]
The second episode was watched by Ratchet and Clank on their way to Notak after defeating the Thugs-4-Less in the Feltzin System in "Defeat the Thug Ships". The episode describes Qwark's fall from grace following Ratchet and Clank defeating him at the Gemlik Base, through selling bogus merchandise that he claimed were Gadgetron products. One product in particular, the Personal Hygienator, had a defect which ended up causing severe irritation in sensitive body areas (this makes Ratchet realize the one he had been using caused his own backside to itch), leading authorities to intervene as this alerted them to Qwark's scam.[3]
Part III[]
Captain Qwark on trial.
The third episode was watched by Ratchet and Clank on their way to Dobbo after leaving Tabora. This describes the aftermath of the discovery of Qwark's scam. The Galactic Court ordered the embattled Qwark to pay six billion bolts in damages to those he scammed, as a result of the irritation caused by the Personal Hygienator product. Qwark was arrested two days later trying to flee to Pokitaru (which he had done in an attempt to avoid having to pay his fine) and then placed in custody awaiting further trial, until he escaped using the toilet the very next day.[4]
Part IV[]
The final episode was watched by Ratchet and Clank on their way to Smolg, following "Rescue Angela" on Snivelak. Serving as a conclusion on the show's series on Qwark, this episode simply speculates on Qwark's whereabouts, as he had been missing for nearly six weeks following his escape from jail as of the episode's airing. Three possible theories about Qwark were presented, with the host speculating whether Qwark died heroically, was victimized by an overzealous fan, or was still at large. While nothing was certain, the host reminded viewers to keep watching the show as any theories develop.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Originally, rather than Qwark "flushing his way to freedom" to escape the prison, the line was originally that he "chiseled his way from prison using only his firmly toned buttocks". This was removed as it was deemed inappropriate.[5]
Citations[]
References[]
- Stout, Mike; Garcia, Tony [@uselesspodcasts] (2011, July 16). Ratchet & Clank 2 Dev Commentary: 13A - Glider and Mike's Bad Dynamo Setups [Video]. YouTube.