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	The article highlighted that [[Entertainment Weekly\|''Entertainment Weekly'']] had featured ''Battlestar Galactica'' as their choice for Best Drama Emmy in the lead-up to nominations, and the influential trade magazine [[Wikipedia:Variety (magazine)\|Variety]] had discussed the series in their Emmy coverage.<ref group="external" name="bsg_mag_7_emmy_coverage"/> The magazine quoted [[Ronald D. Moore]] addressing the snub directly: "Sci-fi movies and novels have always been considered second-class material. You start with the premise that it's science fiction, it's called ''Battlestar Galactica'' and it's on Sci-Fi Channel. So our show has a lot of obstacles to overcome before anyone's even seen it."<ref group="external" name="bsg_mag_7_emmy_coverage"/>		The article highlighted that [[Entertainment Weekly\|''Entertainment Weekly'']] had featured ''Battlestar Galactica'' as their choice for Best Drama Emmy in the lead-up to nominations, and the influential trade magazine [[Wikipedia:Variety (magazine)\|Variety]] had discussed the series in their Emmy coverage.<ref group="external" name="bsg_mag_7_emmy_coverage"/> The magazine quoted [[Ronald D. Moore]] addressing the snub directly: "Sci-fi movies and novels have always been considered second-class material. You start with the premise that it's science fiction, it's called ''Battlestar Galactica'' and it's on Sci-Fi Channel. So our show has a lot of obstacles to overcome before anyone's even seen it."<ref group="external" name="bsg_mag_7_emmy_coverage"/>

	====Caprica Development====		====''Caprica'' Development====
	The magazine provided extensive coverage of [[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]], the planned prequel series then in development.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage">{{cite magazine\|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine\|issue=7\|pages=8\|date=October/November 2006\|publisher=[[Titan Magazines]]\|title=Caprica Development}}</ref> Writer and executive producer [[Remi Aubuchon]] revealed significant details about the project, which was set to take place 50 years before the events of Battlestar Galactica.		The magazine provided extensive coverage of [[Caprica (series)\|''Caprica'']], the planned prequel series then in development.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage">{{cite magazine\|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine\|issue=7\|pages=8\|date=October/November 2006\|publisher=[[Titan Magazines]]\|title=Caprica Development}}</ref> Writer and executive producer [[Remi Aubuchon]] revealed significant details about the project, which was set to take place 50 years before the events of Battlestar Galactica.

	Aubuchon described Caprica as "a very human story about how our hubris can lead us to disaster," explaining that the series would be more influenced by ''[[Wikipedia:Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'' than ''[[Wikipedia:Star Trek\|Star Trek]]'' in its approach to storytelling.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> The series would follow life on the eponymous Colonial world as humanity created the Cylons, exploring the social, political, and technological factors that led to the creation of artificial life.		Aubuchon described ''Caprica'' as "a very human story about how our hubris can lead us to disaster," explaining that the series would be more influenced by ''[[Wikipedia:Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'' than ''[[Wikipedia:Star Trek\|Star Trek]]'' in its approach to storytelling.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> The series would follow life on the eponymous Colonial world as humanity created the Cylons, exploring the social, political, and technological factors that led to the creation of artificial life.

	The producer revealed that elements of [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] of ''Battlestar Galactica'' would serve to set up Caprica, and confirmed that [[William Adama]] would be aged 11 in the spin-off series, though he declined to confirm whether the young Adama would actually appear on screen.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> Aubuchon stated that Caprica would end with the [[Cylon War]], explaining: "The series will explain how humans made the Cylon War inevitable. Viewers might well find themselves rooting for the Cylons during much of the series."<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/>		The producer revealed that elements of [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] of ''Battlestar Galactica'' would serve to set up ''Caprica'', and confirmed that [[William Adama]] would be aged 11 in the spin-off series<ref>This would later prove [[William "Willie" Adama\|not to be true]].</ref>, though he declined to confirm whether the young Adama would actually appear on screen.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> Aubuchon stated that ''Caprica'' would end with the [[Cylon War]], explaining: "The series will explain how humans made the Cylon War inevitable. Viewers might well find themselves rooting for the Cylons during much of the series."<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/>

	The article addressed viewer concerns that [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]]'s involvement with Caprica might limit their work on ''Battlestar Galactica'' or reduce the quality of the parent series.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> Eick directly addressed these fears: "Ron and I are deeply involved with Caprica, and we're very enthusiastic and thrilled about it, but when it comes to the detail work of pounding out the script, there's a third partner involved who's at the helm. I think that is the job that tends to be the one that creates the distractions and dilutes a person's attention and focus. So in this particular case, we don't have that problem."<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/>		The article addressed viewer concerns that [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]]'s involvement with ''Caprica'' might limit their work on ''Battlestar Galactica'' or reduce the quality of the parent series.<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/> Eick directly addressed these fears: "Ron and I are deeply involved with ''Caprica'', and we're very enthusiastic and thrilled about it, but when it comes to the detail work of pounding out the script, there's a third partner involved who's at the helm. I think that is the job that tends to be the one that creates the distractions and dilutes a person's attention and focus. So in this particular case, we don't have that problem."<ref group="development" name="bsg_mag_7_caprica_coverage"/>

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Covers

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	==Covers==		==Covers==
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	File:BSG Mag US 7.jpg\|Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover		File:BSG Mag US 7.jpg\|Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover
	File:BSG Official Magazine - Preliminary Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover - JUL063618.jpg\|Preliminary issue #7 Newsstand Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.		File:BSG Official Magazine - Preliminary Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover - JUL063618.jpg\|Preliminary issue #7 Newsstand Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.

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	*'''Meet the Mini-mates''' - Coverage of [[Diamond Select Toys]]' Battlestar Galactica Minimates collectible figure line featuring 2-inch articulated figures		*'''Meet the Mini-mates''' - Coverage of [[Diamond Select Toys]]' Battlestar Galactica Minimates collectible figure line featuring 2-inch articulated figures
	*Breaking News: [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] secrets and exclusive previews		*Breaking News: [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] secrets and exclusive previews
	*Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the [[New Caprica]] occupation arc		*Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the [[New Caprica]] [[Cylon Occupation Authority\|occupation]] arc

	==Credits==		==Credits==
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	*This was the '''final issue''' of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine''. The magazine ended abruptly after only seven numbered issues (plus the Special/Miniseries issue), with no official reason provided by [[Titan Magazines]].		*This was the '''final issue''' of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine''. The magazine ended abruptly after only seven numbered issues (plus the Special/Miniseries issue), with no official reason provided by [[Titan Magazines]].
	*The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by [[Richard Hatch]] that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.		*The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by [[Richard Hatch]] that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
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	File:BSG Mag US 7.jpg\|Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover		File:BSG Mag US 7.jpg\|Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover
			File:BSG Official Magazine - Preliminary Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover - JUL063618.jpg\|Preliminary issue #7 Newsstand Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
			File:BSG Official Magazine - Issue 7 PX Edition Cover - JUL063619.jpg\|Preliminary issue #7 ''Previews'' Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
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Notes

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	*Issue 7 was published just two days before the [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]].		*Issue 7 was published just two days before the [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]].
	*[[Dean Stockwell]]'s character [[Brother Cavil]] had been revealed as a Cylon ([[Number One]]) in the [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]] finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.		*[[Dean Stockwell]]'s character [[Brother Cavil]] had been revealed as a Cylon ([[Number One]]) in the [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]] finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.
	*[[Jane Espenson]] joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] after writing the episodes "[[Exodus, Part I]]" and co-writing "[[Exodus, Part II]]". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for [[Season 4 (~~2007~~-08)\|Season 4]] and later wrote the television film ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.		*[[Jane Espenson]] joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] after writing the episodes "[[Exodus, Part I]]" and co-writing "[[Exodus, Part II]]". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for [[Season 4 (2008-09)\|Season 4]] and later wrote the television film ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.
	*The [[Diamond Select Toys]] Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]].		*The [[Diamond Select Toys]] Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]].
	*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.		*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.

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'''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 7''' was the October/November 2006 edition and '''final issue''' of [[Titan Magazines]]' official publication covering the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. Subtitled "Presidential Orders," the issue was released on October 4, 2006, just two days before the [[Season 3 (2004)|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006.<ref name="previews_newsstand">{{cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063618|title=BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 NEWSSTAND EDITION|date=|accessdate=5 December 2025|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref><ref name="previews_px">{{cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063619|title=BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 PX ED|date=|accessdate=5 December 2025|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>

==Publication Details==

Issue 7 was published in two cover variants, both priced at $6.99:

* '''Newsstand Edition''' – Available at general magazine retailers (Previews catalog code: JUL063618)
* '''PX Edition''' – Previews Exclusive variant available at comic specialty shops (Previews catalog code: JUL063619)

The magazine was distributed through Diamond Comic Distributors with an in-shops date of October 4, 2006.

==Coverage==

===Featured Interviews===

The issue included major interviews with cast members as Season 3 launched:

* '''[[James Callis]]''' ([[Gaius Baltar]]) and '''[[Tricia Helfer]]''' ([[Number Six]]) – Joint interview discussing Season 3's secrets and the complex relationship between their characters as Baltar's presidency under Cylon occupation reaches its crisis point
* '''[[Dean Stockwell]]''' ([[Brother Cavil]]/[[Number One]]) – Feature on joining the series as a Cylon, discussing his role as the cynical, atheistic priest character whose true nature was revealed in the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]"
* '''[[Jane Espenson]]''' – Exclusive article by the acclaimed television writer discussing her episode contributions to Season 3, marking her transition from freelance writer to staff position on the series

===Behind-the-Scenes Content===

Additional features included:

* '''Meet the Mini-mates''' – Coverage of [[Diamond Select Toys]]' Battlestar Galactica [[Minimates]] collectible figure line, showcasing the 2-inch articulated figures of major characters from the Re-imagined Series
* Season 3 production previews and breaking news
* Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the New Caprica occupation arc

==Credits==

* '''Editors:''' Sharon Gosling, David Bassom
* '''Publisher:''' Titan Magazines

==Notes==

* Issue 7 was the final issue of ''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine'', with the magazine ending abruptly after only seven numbered issues plus the Special/Miniseries issue.
* The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by [[Richard Hatch]] that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
* The magazine's timing coincided precisely with the Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of Season 2.
* Dean Stockwell's character Brother Cavil had been revealed as a Cylon in the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), making his interview particularly timely as the character's role expanded significantly in Season 3.
* Jane Espenson joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during Season 3, eventually becoming Co-Executive Producer for Season 4 and later writing ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.
* The Diamond Select Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, continuing through 2010 and becoming popular collectibles among fans.
* The magazine's cancellation reason was never officially provided by Titan Magazines.

==Covers==

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==External Links==

* {{Archivelink|https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063618|Previews World: Issue 7 (Newsstand Edition)}}
* {{Archivelink|https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063619|Previews World: Issue 7 (PX Edition)}}

==See Also==

* [[Titan Magazines]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Special]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 1|Issue 1]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 2|Issue 2]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 3|Issue 3]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 4|Issue 4]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 5|Issue 5]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 6|Issue 6]]

==References==

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[[Category:Publications]]
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	*Issue 7 was published just two days before the [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]].		*Issue 7 was published just two days before the [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]].
	*[[Dean Stockwell]]'s character [[Brother Cavil]] had been revealed as a Cylon ([[Number One]]) in the [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]] finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.		*[[Dean Stockwell]]'s character [[Brother Cavil]] had been revealed as a Cylon ([[Number One]]) in the [[Season 2 (2005-06)\|Season 2]] finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.
	*[[Jane Espenson]] joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] after writing the episodes "[[Exodus, Part I]]" and co-writing "[[Exodus, Part II]]". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for [[Season 4 (~~2007~~-08)\|Season 4]] and later wrote the television film ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.		*[[Jane Espenson]] joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]] after writing the episodes "[[Exodus, Part I]]" and co-writing "[[Exodus, Part II]]". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for [[Season 4 (2008-09)\|Season 4]] and later wrote the television film ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.
	*The [[Diamond Select Toys]] Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]].		*The [[Diamond Select Toys]] Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]].
	*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.		*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.