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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + archives

2023-10-10T03:33:47Z

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "''Galactica's''" to "''Galactica''{{'|s}}"

2023-04-03T02:18:32Z

Text replacement - "''Galactica's''" to "''Galactica''{{'|s}}"

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	* Further, it remains unexplained how the Cylons were able to track the fleet to the nebula. They either were able to determine the fleet's projected course, despite the efforts to use the ''Hitei Kan'' as a decoy, or found another way to track the fleet.		* Further, it remains unexplained how the Cylons were able to track the fleet to the nebula. They either were able to determine the fleet's projected course, despite the efforts to use the ''Hitei Kan'' as a decoy, or found another way to track the fleet.
	* The battle within the nebula demonstrates that ''Galactica'' remains combat-ready and able to engage Cylon basestars with all her weapons despite the damage suffered during the [[Battle of New Caprica]].		* The battle within the nebula demonstrates that ''Galactica'' remains combat-ready and able to engage Cylon basestars with all her weapons despite the damage suffered during the [[Battle of New Caprica]].
	*Despite Racetrack's claim in "[[Torn]]" that ''Galactica'' has more trained pilots than ships as result of the combination of the crews of both battlestars, this episode shows Admiral Adama pressing nuggets into action in order to have as many Vipers flying as possible. This suggests either Racetrack was exaggerating or speaking only about Raptor pilots or that ''Galactica's'' Viper complement is now very large after also taking in ''Pegasus'''s existing and newly-constructed Vipers.		*Despite Racetrack's claim in "[[Torn]]" that ''Galactica'' has more trained pilots than ships as result of the combination of the crews of both battlestars, this episode shows Admiral Adama pressing nuggets into action in order to have as many Vipers flying as possible. This suggests either Racetrack was exaggerating or speaking only about Raptor pilots or that ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} Viper complement is now very large after also taking in ''Pegasus'''s existing and newly-constructed Vipers.
	** Tigh noted in "A Day in the Life" that Tyrol's crew had completed repairs on all ships, which could account for the surplus.		** Tigh noted in "A Day in the Life" that Tyrol's crew had completed repairs on all ships, which could account for the surplus.
	* The battle marks the first overt Cylon attack on the civilian fleet since before the settling of New Caprica, when the Cylons indicated they no longer wished to wipe out the Colonials.		* The battle marks the first overt Cylon attack on the civilian fleet since before the settling of New Caprica, when the Cylons indicated they no longer wished to wipe out the Colonials.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Colonial Shuttle (TOS)" to "Colonial shuttle"

2021-06-19T18:33:15Z

Text replacement - "Colonial Shuttle (TOS)" to "Colonial shuttle"

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	* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial ~~Shuttle (TOS)~~\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].
	* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.		* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.

CoreyDanian: /* Ionian Nebula */ Actually seen in Collaborators so not related to battle.

2021-03-20T11:28:32Z

Ionian Nebula: Actually seen in Collaborators so not related to battle.

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	* It may be inferred that the Cylons now know that the Final Five are in the fleet, given their rapid withdrawal during the battle.		* It may be inferred that the Cylons now know that the Final Five are in the fleet, given their rapid withdrawal during the battle.
	* Further, it remains unexplained how the Cylons were able to track the fleet to the nebula. They either were able to determine the fleet's projected course, despite the efforts to use the ''Hitei Kan'' as a decoy, or found another way to track the fleet.		* Further, it remains unexplained how the Cylons were able to track the fleet to the nebula. They either were able to determine the fleet's projected course, despite the efforts to use the ''Hitei Kan'' as a decoy, or found another way to track the fleet.
	* The battle within the nebula demonstrates that ''Galactica'' remains combat-ready and able to engage Cylon basestars with all her weapons despite the damage suffered during the [[Battle of New Caprica]]. A visual effects shot of the warship following the battle shows one dorsal primary [[Battery\|gun battery]] has been lost, likely during the impact that forced the crew in CIC to brace themselves. The port-side water tank may also be destroyed, as there seems to be a large hole in the port side of the hull and the adjacent "ribs" are bent or destroyed.		* The battle within the nebula demonstrates that ''Galactica'' remains combat-ready and able to engage Cylon basestars with all her weapons despite the damage suffered during the [[Battle of New Caprica]].
	*Despite Racetrack's claim in "[[Torn]]" that ''Galactica'' has more trained pilots than ships as result of the combination of the crews of both battlestars, this episode shows Admiral Adama pressing nuggets into action in order to have as many Vipers flying as possible. This suggests either Racetrack was exaggerating or speaking only about Raptor pilots or that ''Galactica's'' Viper complement is now very large after also taking in ''Pegasus'''s existing and newly-constructed Vipers.		*Despite Racetrack's claim in "[[Torn]]" that ''Galactica'' has more trained pilots than ships as result of the combination of the crews of both battlestars, this episode shows Admiral Adama pressing nuggets into action in order to have as many Vipers flying as possible. This suggests either Racetrack was exaggerating or speaking only about Raptor pilots or that ''Galactica's'' Viper complement is now very large after also taking in ''Pegasus'''s existing and newly-constructed Vipers.
	** Tigh noted in "A Day in the Life" that Tyrol's crew had completed repairs on all ships, which could account for the surplus.		** Tigh noted in "A Day in the Life" that Tyrol's crew had completed repairs on all ships, which could account for the surplus.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "== Overview ==" to ""

2020-09-14T02:36:21Z

Text replacement - "== Overview ==" to ""

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	~~== Overview ==~~

	: ''During a seemingly hopeless [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula\|battle]], [[Kara Thrace]] appears in a pristine [[Viper Mark II\|Viper]], claiming that she has been to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] and can lead the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|fleet]] there—but the terminal [[Laura Roslin]] believes otherwise. Meanwhile, four of the so-called [[Final Five]] are forced to tackle the repercussions of their newfound nature, while [[Gaius Baltar]] discovers he has a [[Cult of Baltar\|commune of nubile female cultists]] who believe him to be an agent of the "one true [[God (RDM)\|God]]."''		: ''During a seemingly hopeless [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula\|battle]], [[Kara Thrace]] appears in a pristine [[Viper Mark II\|Viper]], claiming that she has been to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] and can lead the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|fleet]] there—but the terminal [[Laura Roslin]] believes otherwise. Meanwhile, four of the so-called [[Final Five]] are forced to tackle the repercussions of their newfound nature, while [[Gaius Baltar]] discovers he has a [[Cult of Baltar\|commune of nubile female cultists]] who believe him to be an agent of the "one true [[God (RDM)\|God]]."''

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Galactica" to "{{TOS|Galactica}}"

2020-09-08T00:55:48Z

Text replacement - "Galactica" to "{{TOS|Galactica}}"

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	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].
	* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''~~[[Galactica (~~TOS)\|Galactica]]''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.		* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.
	* A potential abduction of Starbuck could relate to the Ship of Lights from the original series. Their advanced human occupants had evolved to a state where they appeared to be gods to the Colonials. Likewise, Count Iblis was their satanic counterpart who tries to seduce the Colonial fleet into submission; however, he couldn't triumph over the benevolent beings of "light," in much the same way as Lucifer cannot triumph over God in Christian traditions. To extrapolate the analogy further, the Final Five may be members of a benevolent, evolved line of humans who are watching over the fleet, whereas the Significant Seven represent Count Iblis and the Devil.		* A potential abduction of Starbuck could relate to the Ship of Lights from the original series. Their advanced human occupants had evolved to a state where they appeared to be gods to the Colonials. Likewise, Count Iblis was their satanic counterpart who tries to seduce the Colonial fleet into submission; however, he couldn't triumph over the benevolent beings of "light," in much the same way as Lucifer cannot triumph over God in Christian traditions. To extrapolate the analogy further, the Final Five may be members of a benevolent, evolved line of humans who are watching over the fleet, whereas the Significant Seven represent Count Iblis and the Devil.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Apollo" to "{{TOS|Apollo}}"

2020-09-07T23:14:43Z

Text replacement - "Apollo" to "{{TOS|Apollo}}"

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	* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," ~~[[Apollo (~~TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].
	* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.		* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Adama" to "{{TOS|Adama}}"

2020-09-07T22:58:12Z

Text replacement - "Adama" to "{{TOS|Adama}}"

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	=== Comparisons to the Original Series ===		=== Comparisons to the Original Series ===

	* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].

TheRichmeister: /* Act 1 */ linking to new "gun camera" page

2020-05-22T13:04:25Z

Act 1: linking to new "gun camera" page

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	* After the Fleet makes its first jump away from the Ionian Nebula, Baltar is led to the women's enclave. [[Jeanne]] reassures him that he'll be safe as they approach a compartment previously dedicated to dry stowage. Connor and another male associate have followed the group to the compartment, but do not enter. In the compartment, Baltar enters a commune consisting mostly of young, nubile women and men, almost all Caucasian. They look subserviently downward, unwilling to meet his gaze, until he comes across a shrine decorated as if with Christmas lights. He merely looks around and mutters, "Right," in a state of semi-disbelief.		* After the Fleet makes its first jump away from the Ionian Nebula, Baltar is led to the women's enclave. [[Jeanne]] reassures him that he'll be safe as they approach a compartment previously dedicated to dry stowage. Connor and another male associate have followed the group to the compartment, but do not enter. In the compartment, Baltar enters a commune consisting mostly of young, nubile women and men, almost all Caucasian. They look subserviently downward, unwilling to meet his gaze, until he comes across a shrine decorated as if with Christmas lights. He merely looks around and mutters, "Right," in a state of semi-disbelief.
	* Tyrol looks over Thrace's blood-covered, yet otherwise pristine Mark II Viper. As Thrace opens the cockpit, she tells Tyrol to develop her gun camera footage, claiming to have some great shots to show everyone. She asks for her post-flight checklist. Tyrol replies that she has none. Pilots who've landed start to approach Thrace and her Viper. Lee, who has just landed, runs up and hugs her. From the walkway above the hangar bay, Tigh asks Adama if he believes in miracles. Adama replies in the negative. Anders follows Lee's suit, saying that he told everyone that she was too "frakking mean to kill." She notes Anders's flight suit, surprised to learn that Anders has been trained as a Viper pilot. Thrace shouts to Admiral Adama that she found Earth. Adama replies by ordering marines to escort her to sickbay where [[Cottle\|Doc Cottle]] will give her a complete examination. Thrace reveals that, from her point of view, she's been off the ship for six hours. Anders replies that it has been over two months since she died, which Lee confirms.		* Tyrol looks over Thrace's blood-covered, yet otherwise pristine Mark II Viper. As Thrace opens the cockpit, she tells Tyrol to develop her [[gun camera]] footage, claiming to have some great shots to show everyone. She asks for her post-flight checklist. Tyrol replies that she has none. Pilots who've landed start to approach Thrace and her Viper. Lee, who has just landed, runs up and hugs her. From the walkway above the hangar bay, Tigh asks Adama if he believes in miracles. Adama replies in the negative. Anders follows Lee's suit, saying that he told everyone that she was too "frakking mean to kill." She notes Anders's flight suit, surprised to learn that Anders has been trained as a Viper pilot. Thrace shouts to Admiral Adama that she found Earth. Adama replies by ordering marines to escort her to sickbay where [[Cottle\|Doc Cottle]] will give her a complete examination. Thrace reveals that, from her point of view, she's been off the ship for six hours. Anders replies that it has been over two months since she died, which Lee confirms.
	* [[Image:403 - God's presence.jpg\|thumb\|Baltar "feels" God's presence.]]In the commune, Jeanne tells Baltar that she's going to get her son, [[Derrick]], asking him not to go anywhere on the ship, since it isn't safe for him. Jeanne tells him that [[Tracey Anne]] will be with him to give him whatever he needs. Baltar claims that he's praying for Derrick, who is presently in ''Galactica'''s sickbay. When he asks about travel arrangements, Jeanne notes that security is too tight to smuggle him off ''Galactica''. Her fellow cultist, [[Paulla Schaffer]], adds that none of the other ships would have him. As they leave, [[Virtual Six]] in a red blouse appears to him. She asks why he is glum, given that he faced execution, yet was granted life. He replies that he's doomed to be stuck in a looney bin with a bunch of cultists. Virtual Six assures him that she hasn't brought him this far for nothing, then he begins to ask for a ray of hope for the future. Tracey Anne sees Baltar on his knees, appearing to pray. She finds the way he prays beautiful, not just some hollow ritual. She tells him that when she prays, she feels empty. Prompted by Six, Baltar claims that the gods they worship are false and that there is only one true God, as she begins to caress his face and chest. As he explains how the gods were propagated by the "ruling elite" to suppress their knowledge of "the truth," she unbuttons his shirt. He reveals that "there's only one God" and Tracey Anne exposes her breasts to him. Assured that they are alone and the door is locked, she moves his hands to cup her breasts and asks him if he feels God's presence. "You know what," he replies glibly, "I think I do." Then they copulate in the presence of the shrine.		* [[Image:403 - God's presence.jpg\|thumb\|Baltar "feels" God's presence.]]In the commune, Jeanne tells Baltar that she's going to get her son, [[Derrick]], asking him not to go anywhere on the ship, since it isn't safe for him. Jeanne tells him that [[Tracey Anne]] will be with him to give him whatever he needs. Baltar claims that he's praying for Derrick, who is presently in ''Galactica'''s sickbay. When he asks about travel arrangements, Jeanne notes that security is too tight to smuggle him off ''Galactica''. Her fellow cultist, [[Paulla Schaffer]], adds that none of the other ships would have him. As they leave, [[Virtual Six]] in a red blouse appears to him. She asks why he is glum, given that he faced execution, yet was granted life. He replies that he's doomed to be stuck in a looney bin with a bunch of cultists. Virtual Six assures him that she hasn't brought him this far for nothing, then he begins to ask for a ray of hope for the future. Tracey Anne sees Baltar on his knees, appearing to pray. She finds the way he prays beautiful, not just some hollow ritual. She tells him that when she prays, she feels empty. Prompted by Six, Baltar claims that the gods they worship are false and that there is only one true God, as she begins to caress his face and chest. As he explains how the gods were propagated by the "ruling elite" to suppress their knowledge of "the truth," she unbuttons his shirt. He reveals that "there's only one God" and Tracey Anne exposes her breasts to him. Assured that they are alone and the door is locked, she moves his hands to cup her breasts and asks him if he feels God's presence. "You know what," he replies glibly, "I think I do." Then they copulate in the presence of the shrine.
	* In Adama's quarters, Thrace is told that all her tests check out and she appears human. She accuses them of thinking that she's a Cylon. Roslin, who is present with Tory Foster and Lee Adama, presses her to explain how she found Earth. Thrace claims that she followed a [[Heavy Raider\|heavy raider]] into the storm, taking some fire, then blacked out. When she came to, she was orbiting Earth, which she was able to identify from the descriptions in the [[Book of Pythia]]. Showing the pictures that were developed from her gun camera, she claims that the pictures are of Earth and its moon. Further, she claims to have matched the star configurations with what was seen in the [[Tomb of Athena]].<ref>In a deleted scene, Roslin states that only four of the star patterns matched and eight did not.</ref> Thrace claims that she doesn't know how she was able to find them at the Ionian Nebula. Roslin continues to press her for information. She replies that she turned the ship to a reciprocal heading and later blacked out. She adds that she remembers a giant gas planet with rings. She also claims to have seen a triple star and a comet. Roslin questions the time discrepancy. Thrace remains adamant that she found Earth, took the pictures, and was able to return to the fleet, but cannot account for the time discrepancy.		* In Adama's quarters, Thrace is told that all her tests check out and she appears human. She accuses them of thinking that she's a Cylon. Roslin, who is present with Tory Foster and Lee Adama, presses her to explain how she found Earth. Thrace claims that she followed a [[Heavy Raider\|heavy raider]] into the storm, taking some fire, then blacked out. When she came to, she was orbiting Earth, which she was able to identify from the descriptions in the [[Book of Pythia]]. Showing the pictures that were developed from her gun camera, she claims that the pictures are of Earth and its moon. Further, she claims to have matched the star configurations with what was seen in the [[Tomb of Athena]].<ref>In a deleted scene, Roslin states that only four of the star patterns matched and eight did not.</ref> Thrace claims that she doesn't know how she was able to find them at the Ionian Nebula. Roslin continues to press her for information. She replies that she turned the ship to a reciprocal heading and later blacked out. She adds that she remembers a giant gas planet with rings. She also claims to have seen a triple star and a comet. Roslin questions the time discrepancy. Thrace remains adamant that she found Earth, took the pictures, and was able to return to the fleet, but cannot account for the time discrepancy.

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	* The episode shares many concepts with the [[Battlestar Galactica ~~(TOS)~~\|Original Series]], particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].

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	* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial ~~Shuttle (TOS)~~\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].
	* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.		* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.

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	* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."		* The episode shares many concepts with the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}, particularly the mythology laid down in the original series's two-parter "[[War of the Gods]]". In that episode, it was revealed that there are greater forces at work in the universe: Count [[Iblis]], who is insinuated to have started the [[Thousand Yahren War]] that resulted in the [[Battle of Cimtar\|Colonies' destruction]], and the "forces of good," the [[Beings of Light]] whom {{TOS\|Adama}} describes as being "guardians of the universe."
	** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," ~~[[Apollo (~~TOS)\|Apollo]] is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.		** Essentially, in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," {{TOS\|Apollo}} is killed by a bolt that Iblis meant for [[Sheba]]. After the encounter, Iblis is captured by the Beings of Light, as are Starbuck and Sheba, who leave the [[red planet]] with Apollo's cadaver in their [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)\|shuttle]]. Much like [[Kara Thrace]], Apollo comes back from the dead. While Thrace's resurrection has not yet been explained—this being one of the mysteries that drives the current season—Apollo is restored by the Beings of Light.
	** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].		** Further, like Thrace, the three warriors of the original series experience lost time, memory loss, and feelings of theophany. Additionally, they are given the coordinates to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]], which are buried in their subconscious, only to be awakened by a suggestion Adama makes to them. On the other hand, Kara Thrace is given (allegedly) a feeling of extra-sensory perception, being able to "feel" her way to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].
	* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.		* It should also be noted that the Beings of Light in the original series are capable of moving ships to different locations. In "[[Experiment in Terra]]," this is done to Apollo's ship as they move him well ahead of a patrol from ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]''. Blackouts and memory loss (such as those apparently exhibited by Thrace) were also demonstrated in the abduction and subsequent encounters with the Beings of Light.