A Piece of the Action - S2-E17
Trivia: According to the script and audio of this episode, the first Boss is named Bella Oxmyx. But all posters of Oxmyx have the last name spelled "Okmyx." The reason is the as originally written, Okmyx would have been correct, but all material with Okmyx had already been made. Since it was a tight budget, the name was only changed at the time of filming.
A Piece of the Action - S2-E17
Trivia: This is the only episode that ends with a freeze-frame.
A Piece of the Action - S2-E17
Trivia: James Doohan provided the voice of the radio announcer.
Chosen answer: If they're in orbit, they're being pulled along by the planet's gravity well, therefore, impulse engines would only be used for minor corrections and would be "on standby" while in orbit, but not active. (Like keeping your car idling without revving the engine and creating plumes of exhaust).
Captain Defenestrator
Thank you for the info.
Movie Nut