The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

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Overview

Overview

Summary

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the Galactica can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

Notes

It seems likely that the episode Water in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in Water were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.

Statistics

Guest Stars

• Actor 1 as Character 1
• Actor 2 as Character 2

Writing & Direction

• Written by Leslie Stevens & Michael Sloan & Donald Bellisario
• Directed by Alan Levi

Production Notes

• Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
• Production Number: X.X
• Airdate Order: X (of X)

First Run Air Dates & Releases

• UK Airdate: Date
• US Airdate: October 22, 1978
• DVD Release: December 28, 2004