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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The second issue of the four-part miniseries that explores the life of [[William Adama]]. Starting several years since the [[Battlestar Galactica: Origins 5|previous issue]], Lieutenant William "Husker" Adama continues serving aboard ''[[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]'', before his promotion to Captain and assignment to '' | The second issue of the four-part miniseries that explores the life of [[William Adama]]. Starting several years since the [[Battlestar Galactica: Origins 5|previous issue]], Lieutenant William "Husker" Adama continues serving aboard ''[[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]'', before his promotion to Captain and assignment to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
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*The Raider lands in the starboard flight pod and [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] disembark, killing personnel as they make their way through the ship. ''Galactica'''s commander orders a distress call to be sent out. | *The Raider lands in the starboard flight pod and [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] disembark, killing personnel as they make their way through the ship. ''Galactica'''s commander orders a distress call to be sent out. | ||
*As Cain and Adama make their way through the ship, they encounter a group of officers before the Cylons disable the lights and phones. The group makes their way to a small arms locker, knowing that there are Cylons heading their way. | *As Cain and Adama make their way through the ship, they encounter a group of officers before the Cylons disable the lights and phones. The group makes their way to a small arms locker, knowing that there are Cylons heading their way. | ||
*The battlestars ''[[Ulysses]]'' and ''[[ | *The battlestars ''[[Ulysses]]'' and ''[[Cerberus]]'', along with their battlestar groups arrive to aid ''Galactica'' while Cylons enter [[Aft Damage Control]], killing everyone there before proceeding to vent compartments to space. In the weapons locker, Cain orders everyone to put on EVA suits. | ||
*Meanwhile, the Cylons arm a nuclear warhead and use it to heavily damage one of the other battlestars. As Cain and Adama's group approach Aft Damage Control, they encounter scores of dead crew members. They arrive at Aft Damage Control, only to find a Centurion guarding the hatch and at least four others inside. | *Meanwhile, the Cylons arm a nuclear warhead and use it to heavily damage one of the other battlestars. As Cain and Adama's group approach Aft Damage Control, they encounter scores of dead crew members. They arrive at Aft Damage Control, only to find a Centurion guarding the hatch and at least four others inside. | ||
*Cain and Adama have only three explosive rounds between them, not enough to kill all the Centurions. Knowing that she may die, Cain tells Adama to deliver two letters in her locker: one for her parents, one for her daughter [[Helena Cain|Helena]]. | *Cain and Adama have only three explosive rounds between them, not enough to kill all the Centurions. Knowing that she may die, Cain tells Adama to deliver two letters in her locker: one for her parents, one for her daughter [[Helena Cain|Helena]]. | ||
*On Cain's signal, the group attacks, killing one Centurion immediately. The remaining Centurions retaliate, leading to an intense battle between both sides. Adama tosses a small bomb into Aft Damage Control and detonates it by hitting it with gunfire, destroying the two remaining Centurions inside. | *On Cain's signal, the group attacks, killing one Centurion immediately. The remaining Centurions retaliate, leading to an intense battle between both sides. Adama tosses a small bomb into Aft Damage Control and detonates it by hitting it with gunfire, destroying the two remaining Centurions inside. | ||
*As Adama restores air flow to the [[CIC]], a damaged Centurion impales Cain on its blade before Adama finishes it off. Adama goes over to a dieing Cain, telling him why she wanted to be part of the mission to stop the Annihilators: she felt guilty about not being with her family on [[Tauron|Tauron]]. Her last words to Adama are a reminder to send her letters. | *As Adama restores air flow to the [[CIC]], a damaged Centurion impales Cain on its blade before Adama finishes it off. Adama goes over to a dieing Cain, telling him why she wanted to be part of the mission to stop the Annihilators: she felt guilty about not being with her family on [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]]. Her last words to Adama are a reminder to send her letters. | ||
*The flashback ends as Adama is told that a [[Raptor]] is ready to take him off ''Atlantia''. Adama boards the Raptor and steels himself to face an uncertain future. | *The flashback ends as Adama is told that a [[Raptor]] is ready to take him off ''Atlantia''. Adama boards the Raptor and steels himself to face an uncertain future. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* As shown in "[[Razor]], | * As shown in "[[Razor]]", William Adama was a lieutenant at the time of the first Cylon War, not a captain. | ||
*The Heavy Raider in this issue is almost identical to the later [[Heavy Raider]], although the cockpit design is more in line with contemporary Raiders. It may also lack the modern Raider's forward guns, however, the artwork makes it impossible to be clear on the issue. | *The Heavy Raider in this issue is almost identical to the later [[Heavy Raider]], although the cockpit design is more in line with contemporary Raiders. It may also lack the modern Raider's forward guns, however, the artwork makes it impossible to be clear on the issue. | ||
*Many of the events that occurred during ''Galactica'''s boarding are similar to those in "[[Valley of Darkness]]". However, the Cylons here are more successful than in the episode, since they manage to vent ''Galactica'' | *Many of the events that occurred during ''Galactica'''s boarding are similar to those in "[[Valley of Darkness]]". However, the Cylons here are more successful than in the episode, since they manage to vent ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> atmosphere and use the ship's weapons to damage a Colonial warship before being destroyed. | ||
*Another difference between the comic and "[[Valley of Darkness]]" is the fact that the Cylons disable the phones in the comic, despite them being sound powered. | *Another difference between the comic and "[[Valley of Darkness]]" is the fact that the Cylons disable the phones in the comic, despite them being sound powered. | ||
*The sidearms used by Colonial personnel resemble the design used since season 2 of the series, instead of the version that was seen in the "[[Razor Flashbacks]]". | *The sidearms used by Colonial personnel resemble the design used since season 2 of the series, instead of the version that was seen in the "[[Razor Flashbacks]]". | ||
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== Alternate covers == | == Alternate covers == | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
Image:BSGOrig06Laucov.jpg|[[Jonathan Lau]] cover. | |||
Image:BSGOrig06PhotoCov.jpg|Photo cover featuring [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[William Adama]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{comic list|series=Origins}} | {{comic list|series=Origins}} | ||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||