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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Answered Questions */

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Answered Questions

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	* Why does Major [[Sherman Cottle]] smoke, knowing full well the medical implications of cigarette smoking?		* Why does Major [[Sherman Cottle]] smoke, knowing full well the medical implications of [[Fumarella smoking\|cigarette smoking]]?

	=== Unanswered Questions ===		=== Unanswered Questions ===

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */

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Noteworthy Dialogue

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	{{Dialogue		{{Dialogue
	\| context = In Adama's Cabin, with Thrace and Adama, discussing comments made earlier by [[Lee Adama]]:		\| context = In Adama's Cabin, with Thrace and Adama, discussing comments made earlier by [[Lee Adama]]:
	\| lines =		\| lines = '''Adama''': He said something else. That you might have been feeling guilty about something you did for Zak. What did you do for him?
	'''Adama''': He said something else. That you might have been feeling guilty about something you did for Zak. What did you do for him?

	'''Thrace''': I don't know. You'd have to ask Lee.		'''Thrace''': I don't know. You'd have to ask Lee.
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	'''Thrace''': Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and I killed him.		'''Thrace''': Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and I killed him.

	(following a flashback)		: ''(following a flashback)''

	'''Adama''': You did it because you were engaged.		'''Adama''': You did it because you were engaged.

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Noteworthy Dialogue

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	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

	*''In Adama's Cabin, with Thrace and Adama, discussing comments made earlier by Lee Adama:''		{{Dialogue
	:'''Adama''': He said something else. That you might have been feeling guilty about something you did for Zak. What did you do for him?		\| context = In Adama's Cabin, with Thrace and Adama, discussing comments made earlier by [[Lee Adama]]:
	:'''Thrace''': I don't know. You'd have to ask Lee.		\| lines =
	:'''Adama''': I'm asking you.		'''Adama''': He said something else. That you might have been feeling guilty about something you did for Zak. What did you do for him?
	:'''Thrace''': Well I don't kn- I, ah...I don't really know what he was talking about, so...
	:'''Adama''': Don't fence with me, Kara. I love you like a daughter. I don't deserve that.		'''Thrace''': I don't know. You'd have to ask Lee.
	:'''Thrace''': Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and I killed him.
	:'''Adama''': ~~(following a flashback)~~ You did it because you were engaged.		'''Adama''': I'm asking you.
	:'''Thrace''': (breaking down) Because I made a mistake...because I was just...I was so in love with him...and I let that get in the way of doing my job...and um, and he um, he just wanted it so much, and I...I didn't want to be the one who crushed him...
	:'''Adama''': Reinstate the trainees to flight status.		'''Thrace''': Well I don't kn- I, ah...I don't really know what he was talking about, so...
	:'''Thrace''': I will...but I just want you to understand...that I...
	:'''Adama''': Do your job.		'''Adama''': Don't fence with me, Kara. I love you like a daughter. I don't deserve that.
	:'''Thrace''': Yes sir...
	:'''Adama''': And walk out of this cabin...while you still can...		'''Thrace''': Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and I killed him.

			(following a flashback)

			'''Adama''': You did it because you were engaged.

			'''Thrace''': (breaking down) Because I made a mistake...because I was just...I was so in love with him...and I let that get in the way of doing my job...and um, and he um, he just wanted it so much, and I...I didn't want to be the one who crushed him...

			'''Adama''': Reinstate the trainees to flight status.

			'''Thrace''': I will...but I just want you to understand...that I...

			'''Adama''': Do your job.

			'''Thrace''': Yes sir...

			'''Adama''': And walk out of this cabin...while you still can...
			\| source = [[Act of Contrition]]
			}}

	== Guest stars ==		== Guest stars ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Official Statements */

2025-12-23T23:01:15Z

Official Statements

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Updated.

2025-08-28T04:42:09Z

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Notes */

2025-07-17T21:03:06Z

Notes

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*~~It is~~ 48 hours ~~since~~ the prisoner uprising on ''Astral Queen~~''.~~		=== In-Universe ===
	*Water replenishment ops are still underway.		* The episode takes place 48 hours after the prisoner uprising on the [[Astral Queen (RDM)\|Astral Queen]] in "[[Bastille Day (RDM)\|Bastille Day]]".
	*''Galactica'' has a remaining contingent of 40 Vipers on top of at least 5 Raptors (~~revealed~~ in "[[~~Water]]"~~)~~, but now only has 21 combat-ready pilots and a further 8 newbie "[[nugget~~]]s".		* Water replenishment operations are still underway.
	*~~Cylon Raiders have guns of an apparently similar nature to those mounted on Vipers~~.		* [[William Adama\|Adama]]'s relationship with [[Kara Thrace\|Thrace]] is not as long-standing as the Miniseries appears to suggest: they have only served together for two years. However, their dynamic is very much like that of a father and daughter <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:23</ref>.
	*~~Zak~~ Adama ~~and Kara Thrace were engaged, and that led to her passing him for flight duty.~~		* Word is leaking out about [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]]'s [[Cylon detector]].
	*Adama's relationship with Thrace is not as long-standing as the Miniseries appears to suggest: they have only served together for two years.		* The central conflict revolves around [[Kara Thrace\|Thrace]]'s guilt over her fiancé, [[Zak Adama]]. She passed him for flight duty despite his poor piloting skills, which led directly to his death <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 07:50</ref>. According to the commentary, the writers decided [[William Adama]] did not know about her involvement prior to this episode, making his discovery genuine <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:04</ref>. The producers considered this a "one time only" storyline that was a key emotional moment for the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 32:15</ref>.
	*Word is leaking out about Baltar's Cylon detector.		* According to Ron Moore, the writers were still "feeling our way through" the [[Cylon-occupied Caprica\|Caprica storyline]] at this point in the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 17:49</ref>. David Eick noted that this episode's plot for [[Karl "Helo" Agathon\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica)\|Caprica-Valerii]] was "a bit of shoe leather" to keep the story active, as they felt they had to visit Caprica in every episode <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 18:13</ref>.
	*~~Karl~~ "~~Helo~~" ~~Agathon and~~ "~~Caprica~~" ~~Valerii still appear to be~~ the ~~only~~ "~~people~~" ~~left alive on Caprica~~. ~~Neither seem in any hurry~~ to ~~get off~~ the ~~planet. (More humans are discovered~~ in the ~~second~~ season episode, "[[~~Resistance~~ (~~episode~~)\|~~Resistance~~]]")."
	*~~Small inconsistency in set dressing: The books on~~ the ~~shelf that covers the fallout shelter~~'s ~~entrance are rectangular~~.		=== Military Observations ===
	*~~Also~~ of ~~note in~~ the ~~bookshelf scene is that the books are all from modern~~-~~day Earth; several titles and covers can be read as the bookshelf falls over~~, ~~including "The Final Diagnosis~~" ~~by Arthur Hailey, and another book prominently displaying the~~ [[w:~~Nazi flag~~\|~~Nazi swastika~~]], and ~~what appears~~ to ~~be a photo~~ of [[w:~~Adolf Hitler~~\|~~Adolf Hitler~~]], ~~on its cover~~.		* Following the hangar deck accident, ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' has a remaining contingent of 40 Vipers, but now only has 21 combat-ready pilots and a further 8 newbie "[[nugget]]s".
	*The Colonial military use what appear to be [[w:High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle\|HumVees]] and [[w:Deuce and a half\|~~Deuce~~-~~and~~-a-~~half~~]] ~~trucks~~.		* [[Dr. Cottle\|Dr. Cottle]] makes his first appearance. Ron Moore states he was intentionally written to be the opposite of the "touchy-feely," [[w:Leonard McCoy\|Dr. McCoy]]-style doctor, wanting a character who would light a cigarette in front of a cancer patient and refuse to put it out <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 21:58</ref>. The actor, [[w:Donnelly Rhodes\|Donnelly Rhodes]], was one of the finalists for the role of [[Saul Tigh]] <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 22:41</ref>.
	*While ~~the~~ Viper is burning on entry into the atmosphere, the Viper's [[w:Altimeter\|altimeter]] is going in reverse, indicating altitude ''gain''.		* The Colonial military use what appear to be [[w:High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle\|HumVees]] and [[w:M35 series 2½-ton 6x6 cargo truck\|Deuce-and-a-half]] trucks.
	*[[~~Ron D. Moore~~]] ~~states on~~ the ~~DVD commentary~~ that the ~~munition activation that kills several pilots was inspired~~ by ~~a similar event on the~~ [[~~wikipedia~~:~~1967 USS Forrestal fire~~\|~~USS ''Forrestal''~~]] ~~in 1967.~~
	*Also according to the DVD commentary, ~~the ejection sequence at the beginning of each chapter~~ is ~~an homage~~ to ''[[w:~~The Right Stuff~~\|~~The Right Stuff~~]]''.		=== Real-World and Production ===
			* The hangar deck accident was inspired by a real-life disaster aboard the [[wikipedia:1967 USS Forrestal fire\|USS ''Forrestal'']] in 1967 <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 04:31</ref>. The network was concerned about the number of deaths, which was reduced from 30 in the script to the 13 seen on screen as a compromise <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 06:07</ref>.
			* The "Jody" chant performed by the pilots was adapted from a real [[w:United States Air Force\|U.S. Air Force]] cadence for [[w:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II\|A-10 Warthog]] pilots <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:23</ref>. The show's military advisor, [[Ron Blecker]], was reportedly not a fan of the adaptation <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:03</ref>.
			* The recurring Viper ejection sequence that opens each act is an homage to the film ''[[w:The Right Stuff (film)\|The Right Stuff]]'' <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 39:48</ref>.
			* The original plan for the ejection sequence was for the pilot's identity to remain a mystery until the very end of the episode. The decision to reveal it was [[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]] early on was made late in post-production, a choice director [[w:Rod Hardy\|Rod Hardy]] was reportedly not happy with <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 06:33</ref>.
			* While Starbuck's Viper is burning on entry into the atmosphere, the Viper's [[w:Altimeter\|altimeter]] is shown going in reverse, indicating altitude ''gain'' instead of a descent.
			* In the scene where [[Karl "Helo" Agathon\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica)\|Sharon]] find the fallout shelter, the bookshelf that covers the entrance contains books from modern-day Earth. As it falls, "The Final Diagnosis" by [[w:Arthur Hailey\|Arthur Hailey]] is visible, as is another book with what appears to be a [[w:Nazi flag\|Nazi swastika]] and a photo of [[w:Adolf Hitler\|Adolf Hitler]] on its cover.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

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	\| director=[[Rod Hardy]]		\| director=[[Rod Hardy]]
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	:''When several [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots are killed in a freak accident, [[William Adama\|Adama]] turns to {{callsign\|Starbuck}} for help - but her involvement in the aftermath of the accident and in training new pilots causes the truth surrounding [[Zak Adama]]'s death to finally surface.''		:''When several [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots are killed in a freak accident, [[William Adama\|Adama]] turns to {{callsign\|Starbuck}} for help - but her involvement in the aftermath of the accident and in training new pilots causes the truth surrounding [[Zak Adama]]'s death to finally surface.''

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Karl Agathon" to "{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}"

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Text replacement - "Karl Agathon" to "{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}"

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	* As the celebrations continue, a [[communication drone]] stowed on the hangar deck breaks loose from its restraints, falling to the deck and igniting its motor. The drone flies across the hangar, smashing into the celebrating pilots where it explodes, killing Flat Top and twelve others and putting seven more in [[sickbay]].		* As the celebrations continue, a [[communication drone]] stowed on the hangar deck breaks loose from its restraints, falling to the deck and igniting its motor. The drone flies across the hangar, smashing into the celebrating pilots where it explodes, killing Flat Top and twelve others and putting seven more in [[sickbay]].
	* As the surviving pilots prepare for the [[services for the dead]], [[Kara Thrace\|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] has flashbacks to her first meeting with [[William Adama]], following the death of his son, [[Zak Adama\|Zak]].		* As the surviving pilots prepare for the [[services for the dead]], [[Kara Thrace\|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] has flashbacks to her first meeting with [[William Adama]], following the death of his son, [[Zak Adama\|Zak]].
	* During the memorial service itself, she, ~~{{callsign\|~~Lee Adama}} and Bill Adama all have flashbacks – to Zak Adama’s funeral and (in Thrace's case) to her telling Zak he has qualified as a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilot.		* During the memorial service itself, she, [[Lee Adama]] and Bill Adama all have flashbacks – to Zak Adama’s funeral and (in Thrace's case) to her telling Zak he has qualified as a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilot.
	* Following the service, Commander Adama asks Thrace to oversee the training of any new pilots they can find in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]].		* Following the service, Commander Adama asks Thrace to oversee the training of any new pilots they can find in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]].
	* Thrace is initially hesitant, and the Commander guesses the cause is Zak's accident. He reassures her that his son’s death was not her fault – which causes Thrace to remember her admission to Lee Adama: that she passed Zak Adama through his basic training when he had in fact failed {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.		* Thrace is initially hesitant, and the Commander guesses the cause is Zak's accident. He reassures her that his son’s death was not her fault – which causes Thrace to remember her admission to Lee Adama: that she passed Zak Adama through his basic training when he had in fact failed {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
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	===On {{RDM\|Caprica}}===		===On {{RDM\|Caprica}}===
	* [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] are tracking the source of the signal they previously picked up out in the woods {{TRS\|Water}}.		* {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] are tracking the source of the signal they previously picked up out in the woods {{TRS\|Water}}.
	* The signal leads them to a restaurant in the city, which has a radiation shelter under it, stocked with everything they need to survive — water, food, blankets — even [[anti-radiation medication]].		* The signal leads them to a restaurant in the city, which has a radiation shelter under it, stocked with everything they need to survive — water, food, blankets — even [[anti-radiation medication]].
	* Their arrival at the restaurant is observed by a copy of [[Number Six\|Six]].		* Their arrival at the restaurant is observed by a copy of [[Number Six\|Six]].

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	* As the celebrations continue, a [[communication drone]] stowed on the hangar deck breaks loose from its restraints, falling to the deck and igniting its motor. The drone flies across the hangar, smashing into the celebrating pilots where it explodes, killing Flat Top and twelve others and putting seven more in [[sickbay]].		* As the celebrations continue, a [[communication drone]] stowed on the hangar deck breaks loose from its restraints, falling to the deck and igniting its motor. The drone flies across the hangar, smashing into the celebrating pilots where it explodes, killing Flat Top and twelve others and putting seven more in [[sickbay]].
	* As the surviving pilots prepare for the [[services for the dead]], [[Kara Thrace\|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] has flashbacks to her first meeting with [[William Adama]], following the death of his son, [[Zak Adama\|Zak]].		* As the surviving pilots prepare for the [[services for the dead]], [[Kara Thrace\|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] has flashbacks to her first meeting with [[William Adama]], following the death of his son, [[Zak Adama\|Zak]].
	* During the memorial service itself, she, ~~{{callsign\|~~Lee Adama}} and Bill Adama all have flashbacks – to Zak Adama’s funeral and (in Thrace's case) to her telling Zak he has qualified as a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilot.		* During the memorial service itself, she, [[Lee Adama]] and Bill Adama all have flashbacks – to Zak Adama’s funeral and (in Thrace's case) to her telling Zak he has qualified as a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilot.
	* Following the service, Commander Adama asks Thrace to oversee the training of any new pilots they can find in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]].		* Following the service, Commander Adama asks Thrace to oversee the training of any new pilots they can find in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]].
	* Thrace is initially hesitant, and the Commander guesses the cause is Zak's accident. He reassures her that his son’s death was not her fault – which causes Thrace to remember her admission to Lee Adama: that she passed Zak Adama through his basic training when he had in fact failed {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.		* Thrace is initially hesitant, and the Commander guesses the cause is Zak's accident. He reassures her that his son’s death was not her fault – which causes Thrace to remember her admission to Lee Adama: that she passed Zak Adama through his basic training when he had in fact failed {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
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	===On {{RDM\|Caprica}}===		===On {{RDM\|Caprica}}===
	* [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] are tracking the source of the signal they previously picked up out in the woods {{TRS\|Water}}.		* {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] are tracking the source of the signal they previously picked up out in the woods {{TRS\|Water}}.
	* The signal leads them to a restaurant in the city, which has a radiation shelter under it, stocked with everything they need to survive — water, food, blankets — even [[anti-radiation medication]].		* The signal leads them to a restaurant in the city, which has a radiation shelter under it, stocked with everything they need to survive — water, food, blankets — even [[anti-radiation medication]].
	* Their arrival at the restaurant is observed by a copy of [[Number Six\|Six]].		* Their arrival at the restaurant is observed by a copy of [[Number Six\|Six]].

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	=== In-Universe ===		=== In-Universe ===
	* The episode takes place 48 hours after the prisoner uprising on ~~the~~ [[Astral Queen ~~(RDM)~~\|Astral Queen]] in "[[~~Bastille Day (RDM)\|~~Bastille Day]]".		* The episode takes place 48 hours after the prisoner uprising on [[Astral Queen\|''Astral Queen'']] in "[[Bastille Day]]".
	* Water replenishment operations are still underway.		* Water replenishment operations are still underway.
	* [[William ~~Adama\|~~Adama]]'s relationship with ~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|~~Thrace]]~~ is not as long-standing as the Miniseries appears to suggest: they have only served together for two years. However, their dynamic is very much like that of a father and daughter <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:23</ref>.		* [[William Adama]]'s relationship with {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is not as long-standing as the [[Miniseries, Night 1\|Miniseries]] appears to suggest: they have only served together for two years. However, their dynamic is very much like that of a father and daughter <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:23</ref>.
	* Word is leaking out about [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]]'s [[Cylon detector]].		* Word is leaking out about [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]]'s [[Cylon detector]].
	* The central conflict revolves around [[Kara Thrace\|Thrace]]'s guilt over her fiancé, [[Zak Adama]]. She passed him for flight duty despite his poor piloting skills, which led directly to his death <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 07:50</ref>. According to the commentary, the writers decided [[William Adama]] did not know about her involvement prior to this episode, making his discovery genuine <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:04</ref>. The producers considered this a "one time only" storyline that was a key emotional moment for the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 32:15</ref>.		* The central conflict revolves around [[Kara Thrace\|Thrace]]'s guilt over her fiancé, [[Zak Adama]]. She passed him for flight duty despite his poor piloting skills, which led directly to his death <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 07:50</ref>. According to the commentary, the writers decided William Adama did not know about her involvement prior to this episode, making his discovery genuine <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 08:04</ref>. The producers considered this a "one time only" storyline that was a key emotional moment for the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 32:15</ref>.
	* According to Ron Moore, the writers were still "feeling our way through" the [[~~Cylon-occupied~~ Caprica\|Caprica ~~storyline~~]] at this point in the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 17:49</ref>. David Eick noted that this episode's plot for ~~[[Karl "Helo" Agathon~~\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica)\|Caprica-Valerii]] was "a bit of shoe leather" to keep the story active, as they felt they had to visit Caprica in every episode <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 18:13</ref>.		* According to [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]], the writers were still "feeling our way through" the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprica]] storyline at this point in the season <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 17:49</ref>. [[David Eick]] noted that this episode's plot for {{Callsign\|Helo}} and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)\|Caprica-Valerii]] was "a bit of shoe leather" to keep the story active, as they felt they had to visit Caprica in every episode <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 18:13</ref>.

	=== Military Observations ===		=== Military Observations ===
	* Following the hangar deck accident, ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' has a remaining contingent of 40 Vipers, but now only has 21 combat-ready pilots and a further 8 newbie "[[nugget]]s".		* Following the hangar deck accident, ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' has a remaining contingent of 40 Vipers, but now only has 21 combat-ready pilots and a further 8 newbie "[[nugget]]s".
	* [[Dr. Cottle\|Dr. Cottle]] makes his first appearance. Ron Moore states he was intentionally written to be the opposite of the "touchy-feely," [[w:Leonard McCoy\|Dr. McCoy]]-style doctor, wanting a character who would light a cigarette in front of a cancer patient and refuse to put it out <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 21:58</ref>. The actor, [[~~w:Donnelly Rhodes\|~~Donnelly Rhodes]], was one of the finalists for the role of [[Saul Tigh]] <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 22:41</ref>.		* [[Dr. Cottle\|Dr. Cottle]] makes his first appearance. Ron Moore states he was intentionally written to be the opposite of the "touchy-feely," [[w:Leonard McCoy\|Dr. McCoy]]-style doctor, wanting a character who would light a cigarette in front of a cancer patient and refuse to put it out <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 21:58</ref>. The actor, [[Donnelly Rhodes]], was one of the finalists for the role of [[Saul Tigh]] <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 22:41</ref>.
	* The Colonial military use what appear to be [[w:High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle\|HumVees]] and [[w:M35 series 2½-ton 6x6 cargo truck\|Deuce-and-a-half]] trucks.		* The Colonial military use what appear to be [[w:High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle\|HumVees]] and [[w:M35 series 2½-ton 6x6 cargo truck\|Deuce-and-a-half]] trucks.

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	* The "Jody" chant performed by the pilots was adapted from a real [[w:United States Air Force\|U.S. Air Force]] cadence for [[w:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II\|A-10 Warthog]] pilots <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:23</ref>. The show's military advisor, [[Ron Blecker]], was reportedly not a fan of the adaptation <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:03</ref>.		* The "Jody" chant performed by the pilots was adapted from a real [[w:United States Air Force\|U.S. Air Force]] cadence for [[w:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II\|A-10 Warthog]] pilots <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:23</ref>. The show's military advisor, [[Ron Blecker]], was reportedly not a fan of the adaptation <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 03:03</ref>.
	* The recurring Viper ejection sequence that opens each act is an homage to the film ''[[w:The Right Stuff (film)\|The Right Stuff]]'' <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 39:48</ref>.		* The recurring Viper ejection sequence that opens each act is an homage to the film ''[[w:The Right Stuff (film)\|The Right Stuff]]'' <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 39:48</ref>.
	* The original plan for the ejection sequence was for the pilot's identity to remain a mystery until the very end of the episode. The decision to reveal it was ~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]] early on was made late in post-production, a choice director [[w:Rod Hardy\|Rod Hardy]] was reportedly not happy with <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 06:33</ref>.		* The original plan for the ejection sequence was for the pilot's identity to remain a mystery until the very end of the episode. The decision to reveal it was {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} early on was made late in post-production, a choice director [[w:Rod Hardy\|Rod Hardy]] was reportedly not happy with <ref>[[Podcast:Act of Contrition\|Podcast for "Act of Contrition"]], timestamp 06:33</ref>.
	* While Starbuck's Viper is burning on entry into the atmosphere, the Viper's [[w:Altimeter\|altimeter]] is shown going in reverse, indicating altitude ''gain'' instead of a descent.		* While Starbuck's Viper is burning on entry into the atmosphere, the Viper's [[w:Altimeter\|altimeter]] is shown going in reverse, indicating altitude ''gain'' instead of a descent.
	* In the scene where ~~[[Karl "Helo" Agathon~~\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica)\|Sharon]] find the fallout shelter, the bookshelf that covers the entrance contains books from modern-day Earth. As it falls, "The Final Diagnosis" by [[w:Arthur Hailey\|Arthur Hailey]] is visible, as is another book with what appears to be a [[w:Nazi flag\|Nazi swastika]] and a photo of [[w:Adolf Hitler\|Adolf Hitler]] on its cover.		* In the scene where {{Callsign\|Helo}} and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)\|Sharon]] find the fallout shelter, the bookshelf that covers the entrance contains books from modern-day Earth. As it falls, "The Final Diagnosis" by [[w:Arthur Hailey\|Arthur Hailey]] is visible, as is another book with what appears to be a [[w:Nazi flag\|Nazi swastika]] and a photo of [[w:Adolf Hitler\|Adolf Hitler]] on its cover.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==