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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
*[[Julian DiMarco]] tells of the events preceding ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero 0]]'', particularly of the [[Colonial Fleet ( | *[[Julian DiMarco]] tells of the events preceding ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero 0]]'', particularly of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] ordering the bombing of a separatist settlement disguised by the bombing of several other areas. Later DiMarco learns from his Fleet liaison that upon returning to colonial space, he and his crew would be prosecuted by the colonial justice system. | ||
*After organizing a crew vote, DiMarco deliberately crash landed the ship so they could live on [[DiMarco's planet|the planet]]. The [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] arrived several hours later. | *After organizing a crew vote, DiMarco deliberately crash landed the ship so they could live on [[DiMarco's planet|the planet]]. The [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] arrived several hours later. | ||
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*A [[Raptor]] arrives, bringing [[Byron Dane]], apparently the only survivor from the settlement. Dane assumes that DiMarco and his crew are military, which he denies. Dane becomes convinced DiMarco bombed the settlement under orders of President [[Richard Adar|Adar]], but Adama defuses the situation by blaming the Cylons. | *A [[Raptor]] arrives, bringing [[Byron Dane]], apparently the only survivor from the settlement. Dane assumes that DiMarco and his crew are military, which he denies. Dane becomes convinced DiMarco bombed the settlement under orders of President [[Richard Adar|Adar]], but Adama defuses the situation by blaming the Cylons. | ||
*On ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', Tigh deploys two Raptors: [[Raptor 339|339]] and [[Raptor 340|340]]. 339 is piloted by | *On ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', Tigh deploys two Raptors: [[Raptor 339|339]] and [[Raptor 340|340]]. 339 is piloted by [[Karl Agathon]]. Tigh stresses the importance of the mission before the Raptors [[jump]]. | ||
*On the planet, Adama and DiMarco talk, eventually leading to Adama relating how he [[Hero|violated]] the [[Armistice Line]]. Several seconds later, they are attacked by a new [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]], which fires missiles before strafing with gunfire. Adama and a [[marine]] supply cover fire while the Raptor tries to take off. The pilot decides to make an FTL jump after the Raider gets a weapons lock. | *On the planet, Adama and DiMarco talk, eventually leading to Adama relating how he [[Hero|violated]] the [[Armistice Line]]. Several seconds later, they are attacked by a new [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]], which fires missiles before strafing with gunfire. Adama and a [[marine]] supply cover fire while the Raptor tries to take off. The pilot decides to make an FTL jump after the Raider gets a weapons lock. | ||
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*Back on ''Galactica'', Adama sits in his quarters and has a flashback to fight between him and [[Carolanne Adama|his wife]] over Zak's death. Tigh enters and asks about his meeting, which resulted in Adama getting in his usual amount of trouble. Tigh asks about Adama's motives in letting DiMarco's crew stay behind. Adama says that it was because of ''[[Valkyrie]]'s'' mission and Bulldog. | *Back on ''Galactica'', Adama sits in his quarters and has a flashback to fight between him and [[Carolanne Adama|his wife]] over Zak's death. Tigh enters and asks about his meeting, which resulted in Adama getting in his usual amount of trouble. Tigh asks about Adama's motives in letting DiMarco's crew stay behind. Adama says that it was because of ''[[Valkyrie]]'s'' mission and Bulldog. | ||
*As Tigh leaves, Adama receives a call from his wife stating that she's filing for divorce. At the same time, a Raptor lands on ''Galactica'', bringing [[Felix Gaeta]], | *As Tigh leaves, Adama receives a call from his wife stating that she's filing for divorce. At the same time, a Raptor lands on ''Galactica'', bringing [[Felix Gaeta]], [[Kara Thrace]] and [[Llewellyn|some]] [[Davis (comic)|other]] personnel aboard. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*Colonial Expeditionary Fleet regularly equips its ships with bombs for mining, fault line exploration, and path clearing. | *Colonial Expeditionary Fleet regularly equips its ships with bombs for mining, fault line exploration, and path clearing. | ||
*Byron Dane is seen to be using the standard Colonial sidearm seen since Season 2. | *Byron Dane is seen to be using the standard Colonial sidearm seen since Season 2. | ||
*''Galactica'' is seen to be deploying [[Viper Mk II|Viper Mk IIs]], despite ''Galactica'' | *''Galactica'' is seen to be deploying [[Viper Mk II|Viper Mk IIs]], despite ''Galactica's'' last operational squadron being comprised of [[Viper Mk VII|Viper Mk VIIs]] in the [[Miniseries]]. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* The comic series also ignores the continuity gaffe created by "[[Hero]], | * The comic series also ignores the continuity gaffe created by "[[Hero]]", inferring that ''[[Valkyrie]]'''s mission occurred two years before the [[Fall of the Colonies]], and not the one year as stated in that episode. This acknowledges dialogue about Adama having served with Thrace and Valerii for two years on ''Galactica'', but still conflicts with lines stating that Gaeta and Tyrol served under him for three and five years respectively. See also [[Hero#Analysis]]. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
*When did the [[Colonial Fleet ( | *When did the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] learn of the separatist settlement? | ||
*Why did the admiralty want the settlement destroyed? | *Why did the admiralty want the settlement destroyed? | ||
*Why did the Raider fire only one missile, instead of emptying its missile launchers? | *Why did the Raider fire only one missile, instead of emptying its missile launchers? | ||
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== Alternate covers == | == Alternate covers == | ||
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Image:BSGSea02batistacover.jpg|[[Adriano Batista]] cover. | |||
Image:BSGS02batistasketchco.jpg|Adriano Batista sketch cover. | |||
Image:BSGS02sejiccov.jpg|[[Stjepan Sejic]] cover. | |||
Image:BSGSea02photocover.jpg|Photo cover. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||