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=== The Fleet === | === The Fleet === | ||
The comic opens by re-establishing core tenets of the [[Cylons (RDM alternate)|Cylons]]: that they were artificial intelligences "created by man," "rebelled," and subsequently "evolved". It emphasizes that some Cylons "[[Humanoid Cylon (alternate)|look and feel human]]" and are "programmed to think that they are human". It also states that "there are many copies" and "they have a plan"<ref name=" | The comic opens by re-establishing core tenets of the [[Cylons (RDM alternate)|Cylons]]: that they were artificial intelligences "created by man," "rebelled," and subsequently "evolved". It emphasizes that some Cylons "[[Humanoid Cylon (alternate)|look and feel human]]" and are "programmed to think that they are human". It also states that "there are many copies" and "they have a plan"<ref name="page5">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 5.</ref>. | ||
Within [[The Fleet (TRS alternate)|the Fleet]], [[D'Anna Biers (alternate)|D'Anna Biers]] recaps recent events in her [[Nightly Fleetnews | Within [[The Fleet (TRS alternate)|the Fleet]], [[D'Anna Biers (alternate)|D'Anna Biers]] recaps recent events in her [[Nightly Fleetnews]] transmission, "hope—possibly for the first time since the Cylon attack that nearly wiped out humanity" has been rekindled. This renewed optimism began when Lt. [[Kara Thrace (alternate)|Kara Thrace]] returned from [[Caprica (RDM alternate)|Caprica]], bringing critical intelligence of an active resistance fighting the Cylon occupiers, alongside "essential information that has pointed us toward [[Earth (RDM alternate)|Earth]]—the fleet's long-sought-for safe harbor from the Cylons". Morale was further boosted when the "captured Cylon known as [[Sharon Valerii (alternate)|Sharon Valerii]] helped defeat a Cylon logic bomb computer virus." A press conference with Commander [[William Adama (alternate)|William Adama]], President [[Laura Roslin (alternate)|Laura Roslin]] and Vice President [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] is stopped when questions arise regarding <ref name="page6">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 6.</ref>. | ||
The segment then focuses on [[Galen Tyrol (alternate)|Chief Tyrol]] | The segment then focuses on [[Galen Tyrol (alternate)|Chief Tyrol]] "accomplished the seemingly impossible," "when he constructed from scratch—with an ever-increasing number of helpers—the Stealth Viper code-named '[[Blackbird (alternate)|Blackbird]]'". Biers notes that Tyrol "built more than simply a new Viper—he built up the entire fleet's confidence", reminding everyone that "working together, each doing our part, we can do whatever we put our minds to... we can accomplish miracles", such as "retrieve the resistance fighters", "defeat the Cylons", and "find Earth"<ref name="page7">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 7.</ref>. | ||
Despite these successes, [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] expresses his characteristic cynicism regarding Tyrol's accomplishments, dismissively referring to him as "a simple mechanic." He believes in Six's observation that the public is easily distracted by "the shiny show in front of a curtain, not the man in shadows behind it."<ref name=" | Despite these successes, [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] expresses his characteristic cynicism regarding Tyrol's accomplishments, dismissively referring to him as "a simple mechanic." He believes in Six's observation that the public is easily distracted by "the shiny show in front of a curtain, not the man in shadows behind it."<ref name="page8">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 8.</ref> Influenced by his [[Messenger Six (alternate)|Inner Six]] manifestation, Baltar reveals his intention to construct a fully functional [[Cylon Centurion|Centurion]] from "whatever remained of the Centurions to study" after [[Battle of Kobol (TRS)#Cylon Boarding|they boarded ''Galactica'']]. His stated rationale is to gain deeper insight, asking "how much more could be learned from a fully functional model!" Inner Six warns him about the inherent dangers of creating such a machine, reminding him that Centurions are "hard-wired to fight" and are "literal killing machines!"<ref name="page9">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 9.</ref> Baltar, however, rationalizes his plan by suggesting "what better protector for the first [[Hera Agathon (alternate)|human-Cylon child]] than a repurposed Centurion guided by a human hand?" Inner Six cautions him, hoping his true motivation isn't "simply wanting the public spotlight to shine on you"<ref name="page10">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 10.</ref>. | ||
[[John Cavil (alternate)|Brother Cavil]] then appears, interrupting Baltar's internal dialogue with Inner Six. Baltar, attempting to explain his "talking to myself" as a method of "process[ing] information," then engages Cavil in a discussion about "all those people who were chosen for some mission by God," probing into "what sort of people they were?"<ref name=" | [[John Cavil (alternate)|Brother Cavil]] then appears, interrupting Baltar's internal dialogue with Inner Six. Baltar, attempting to explain his "talking to myself" as a method of "process[ing] information," then engages Cavil in a discussion about "all those people who were chosen for some mission by God," probing into "what sort of people they were?"<ref name="page10" /> Cavil reveals that he believes in what he can see, and that all he has ever seen are people playing god, admitting that "the only time true greatness ever happens"<ref>Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 11.</ref>. | ||
Three days later, [[Karl C. Agathon]] is in a Raptor over a <ref name="page14">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 14.</ref>. It's also noted that [[Sharon Valerii]] is "just killing time in the brig and ready for action"<ref name="page14" />.<br />11 days later, Baltar holds a public presentation, unveiling his newly [[Tallos|re-constructed Centurion]]. He proclaims his intention to "reprogram a cycloid by learning from its mistakes—not making its mistakes" and announces, "I give you a new Centurion, for a new dawn!"<ref name="page22">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 22.</ref>. As the Centurion's eyes illuminate and it responds to Baltar's command, Inner Six, visibly moved, kisses Baltar, declaring, "it's alive! it's alive!"<ref name="page25">Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 25.</ref> and assures him he'll "never again going to feel alone!" The Centurion kneels before Baltar"<ref name="page26">Battlactica - Gods and Monsters 001 (2016) GetComics.INFO.pdf, page 26.</ref>. | |||
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=== Caprica === | === Caprica === | ||
[[ | [[Brother Cavil (alternate)|Caprica-Cavil]] enters a tent where [[Simon (alternate)|Simon]] is being beaten by [[Samuel Anders (alternate)|Samuel Anders]], having previously stopped [[Jean Barolay (alternate)|Jean Barolay]] from killing him. Cavil commends them for sparing Simon and, during a line of questioning regarding the fate of [[Verheiden]]<ref>Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 12.</ref>, Cavil posits that Simon could have wiped out the [[Caprica Resistance|entire resistance]] before it began. Cavil convinces Anders to let him take over interrogating Simon, noting that "[[Lords of Kobol (alternate)|the Gods]] have always been very big on testing people."<ref>Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1, page 13.</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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===Errata=== | ===Errata=== | ||
* The comic erroneously repeats the mistake of | * The comic erroneously repeats the mistake of fanatics, notably when it comes to the Blackbird being a "stealth Viper." [[Blackbird#Notes|It isn't.]] | ||
* Agathon is seen entering a Viper cockpit on page 14, although he is flying a Raptor over the [[unnamed planetoid]]. | * Agathon is seen entering a Viper cockpit on page 14, although he is flying a Raptor over the [[unnamed planetoid]]. | ||
* [[Felix Gaeta (alternate)|Gaeta]]'s name is misspelled on page 17 as "Geata." | * [[Felix Gaeta (alternate)|Gaeta]]'s name is misspelled on page 17 as "Geata." | ||
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* [[Verheiden]] is a nod to writer [[Mark Verheiden]]. | * [[Verheiden]] is a nod to writer [[Mark Verheiden]]. | ||
==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
==Questions== | ==Questions== | ||
==Noteworthy Dialogue== | ==Noteworthy Dialogue== | ||
* ''[[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Baltar]] and [[John Cavil (alternate)|Cavil]] have a conversation about instruments of God:'' '''Cavil:''' Everyone believes in something, but you're asking: did they believe in the Gods? The answer is: I don't know and, frankly—I don't care. They believed in what they were doing when they were doing it. That may be the closest the devine any of us ever get. '''Baltar:''' That's rather sobering coming from a man of the [[Sacred Scrolls (alternate)|Scrolls]]. Don't you believe in the Gods? '''Cavil:''' I believe what I can see, and all I've ever seen is people playing at being Gods. '''Baltar''': Quote distressing for you, I Imagine. '''Cavil:''' On the contrary—that's the only time true greatness ever happens. | |||
'''Cavil:''' Everyone believes in something, but you're asking: did they believe in the Gods? The answer is: I don't know and, frankly—I don't care. They believed in what they were doing when they were doing it. That may be the closest the devine any of us ever get. | * | ||
'''Baltar:''' That's rather sobering coming from a man of the [[Sacred Scrolls (alternate)|Scrolls]]. Don't you believe in the Gods? | |||
'''Cavil:''' I believe what I can see, and all I've ever seen is people playing at being Gods. | |||
'''Baltar''': Quote distressing for you, I Imagine. | |||
'''Cavil:''' On the contrary—that's the only time true greatness ever happens. | |||
==Related Imagery== | ==Related Imagery== | ||