Apparently adopting an “if you can’t lick ‘em, join ‘em attitude,” “Star Wars” mastermind George Lucas has signed on to direct several future episodes of the Sci Fi channel series “Battlestar Galactica.”

Lucas, of course, has a long history with BSG — he sued the producers of the original show, claiming they infringed on the “Star Wars” copyrights. Lucas eventually lost his suit. “Battlestar Galactica” lasted one season (1978-79), and Lucas went on to make three more, really bad, “Star Wars” films.

Now, Lucas says, “You know, back then ‘Star Was’ was obvioulsy superior to Battlestar, but now the tables have turned. Maybe I’m getting too old. If I can get a piece of the merchandising, I might stick around BSG a while longer.”

Fans of the Sci Fi series, however, are deeply concerned that Lucas’s involvement will signal the end of “Battlestar Galactica.” “I think this is George’s revenge,” one former BSG cast member was quoted as saying. “He has been deeply jealous of the success of the new BSG. Whereas ‘Star Wars’ only got worse over the years, ‘Battlestar’ got better. Now, the only way to ruin it is to let Lucas get his paws on it.”

(Warning: This is an April Fool’s joke. This story is not true!)