Battle of Galactica was a groundbreaking, high-tech attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood that combined animatronics and live actors in an immersive laser battle experience. It debuted in 1979, replacing the short-lived Rockslide attraction, and remained in operation until 1992, when it was removed to make way for the show building that housed Back to the Future: The Ride (now The Simpsons Ride). This attraction was notable for being the first themed experience outside of a Disney park to feature audio-animatronic characters. It also marked a milestone as the first dark ride to blend advanced animatronics and laser effects with live performance. The animatronic figures were developed by Alvaro Villa of AVG Entertainment, who had previously contributed to the Castle Dracula show. Special effects and projection systems were designed by Janek Kaliczak. One of the Cylon animatronics was stored in a secure location beneath The Simpsons Ride in the "Thunderdome" technical services are...