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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* From "What the Frak is Caprica?" - Video Blog #1 */

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From "What the Frak is Caprica?" - Video Blog #1

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	=== From "What the Frak is Caprica?" - Video Blog #1 ===		=== From "What the Frak is Caprica?" - Video Blog #1 ===

	* ''[[Ronald D. Moore]] discusses the core of ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]:''		{{Quote
			\| context = [[Ronald D. Moore]] discusses the core of ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'':
			\| text = ''Caprica'', at it's heart, is really the story of the creation of the {{RDM\|Cylons}}, and how the Cylons were developed initially. So, it's really the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|beginning of the end]].
			\| sign = [[Ronald D. Moore]]
			}}

	~~: ''Caprica'', at it's heart, is really~~ the ~~story of the creation~~ of the {{RDM\|~~Cylons~~}}, and ~~how~~ the ~~Cylons were developed initially~~. So, ~~it's really~~ the [[~~Fall of the Twelve Colonies~~\|~~beginning~~ of the ~~end~~]].		{{Quote
			\| context = [[Remi Aubuchon]] discusses the choice of starting the story on a peaceful {{RDM\|Caprica}}:
			\| text = The reason that Ron [Moore] and I chose this particular time and place, and Caprica, is—it's right at the brink of the Caprica society's fall. Its starting to disintegrate and fall apart, and making themselves somewhat vulnerable to what eventually will be the [[First Cylon War\|rise of the Cylons]].
			\| sign = [[Remi Aubuchon]]
			}}

	* ''[[~~Remi Aubuchon~~]] ~~discusses the choice of starting the story~~ on a ~~peaceful {{RDM~~\|~~Caprica~~}}~~:''~~		{{Quote
			\| context = [[Esai Morales]] ([[Joseph Adama]]) on what makes the show great:
			\| text = Great thing about this show is that it's not your usual [[Star Trek\|"Beam me up, Scotty"]], laser-tag fare, but more centered on a realistic depiction of what our culture would be like if we colonized another planet.
			\| sign = [[Esai Morales]]
			}}

	: ~~The reason~~ that ~~Ron~~ [~~Moore~~] ~~and I chose this particular time and place~~, ~~and Caprica~~, ~~is—it~~'s ~~right at the brink of the Caprica society's fall. Its starting to disintegrate~~ and ~~fall apart~~, and ~~making themselves somewhat vulnerable to what eventually will be the~~ [[~~First Cylon War\|rise of the Cylons~~]].		{{Quote
			\| context = Director [[Jeffrey Reiner]] on the pilot:
			\| text = It's a domesticated drama that has severe overtones into the whole galaxy. These people who we're documentaring ''(sic)'' in this show [[Daniel Graystone\|some of them control puppet strings]], you know, because it's money and power, and greed.
			\| sign = [[Jeffrey Reiner]]
			}}

	* ''[[~~Esai Morales~~]] ([[~~Joseph Adama~~]]~~) on what makes the show great:''~~		{{Quote
			\| context = Moore on Caprica being different than the [[Re-imagined Series]]:
			\| text = ''Caprica'' is not an action-adventure series. ''Caprica'' takes place before [[First Cylon War\|the war]]. ''Caprica'' is about a peaceful society. ''Caprica'' is about people going about their daily lives and not seeing how the seeds of their own destruction are all around them.
			\| sign = [[Ronald D. Moore]]
			}}

	: ~~Great thing about this show~~ is that it's ~~not your usual~~ [[~~Star Trek\|"Beam me up, Scotty"~~]]~~, laser-tag fare, but more centered on a realistic depiction of what our culture would be like if we colonized another planet.~~		{{Quote
			\| context = Aubuchon discusses bringing in a different audience with this outing:
			\| text = What Ron [Moore] and I really wanted to make sure we did was bring to a different audience the same philosophy that ''{{RDM\|Battlestar Galactica}}'' which is, that by watching something that's out of our time, we can start to think about our time.
			\| sign = [[Remi Aubuchon]]
			}}

	* ''Director [[Jeffrey Reiner]] on the pilot:''		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

	~~: It's a domesticated drama that has severe overtones into the whole galaxy. These people who we're documentaring (sic) in this show~~ [[~~Daniel Graystone~~\|~~some of them control puppet strings~~]], you know, ~~because it~~'~~s money and power, and greed~~.		{{Dialogue
			\| context = [[Joseph Adama]] discussing his family past with [[William "Willie" Adama\|Willie]]:
			\| lines =
			'''Joseph Adama:''' I want you to know who you are. We come from a long, proud line of [[Tauron]] peasants who knew how to work the land and still stand proud. You're named after your grandfather. Did I ever tell you that?

	* ''~~Moore on Caprica being different than the [[Re-imagined Series]]~~:''		'''Willie Adama:''' Nope.

	: ''~~Caprica~~'' ~~is not an action-adventure series.~~ ''~~Caprica'' takes place before~~ [[~~First Cylon War\|the war~~]]. ''Caprica'' is ~~about a peaceful society~~. '~~'Caprica'' is about people going about their daily lives and not seeing how the seeds of their own destruction are all around them~~.		'''Joseph Adama:''' William. He was killed during the [[Tauron Uprising]]. Our last name isn't Adams. I changed it after I arrived here on {{RDM\|Caprica}}. Our family name is Adama. Adama. And it's a good, honorable Tauron name.
			}}

	* ''~~Aubuchon discusses bringing in a different audience with this outing~~:''		{{Dialogue
			\| context = The [[U-87]] Cylon prototype after having destroyed all targets during an exercise:
			\| lines =
			'''Cylon prototype:''' All targets neutralized. Program completed [[by your command]].
			}}

	~~: What Ron [Moore] and I really wanted to make sure we did was bring to a different audience the same philosophy that ''~~{{~~RDM~~\|~~Battlestar Galactica}}'' which is, that by watching something that's out~~ of ~~our time, we can start to think about our time.~~		{{Dialogue
			\| context = After having watched the live-fire demonstration of Graystone Industries' military robot:
	~~== Noteworthy Dialogue ==~~		\| lines =
	*''~~Joseph discussing his family past with Willie~~:''		'''Joan Leyte:''' What'd you call it?
	~~:'''Joseph Adama''': I want you to know who you are. We come from a long, proud line of [[Tauron~~\|~~Tauron]] peasants who knew how to work the land and still stand proud. You're named after your grandfather. Did I ever tell you that?~~
	~~:'''Willie Adama~~'''~~: Nope.~~
	:'''~~Joseph Adama~~'~~'': William. He was killed during the [[Tauron Uprising\|Tauron uprising]]. Our last name isn't Adams. I changed~~ it ~~after I arrived here on {{RDM\|Caprica}}. Our family name is Adama. Adama. And it's a good, honorable Tauron name.~~

	*''~~The Cylon prototype after having destroyed all targets during an exercise:~~''		'''[[Daniel Graystone]]:''' A cybernetic life-form node. A [[Cylon (RDM)\|Cylon]], Minister.
	:'''~~Cylon prototype''': All targets neutralized~~. ~~Program completed~~ [[~~by your command~~]].

	*''After having watched the live-fire demonstration of Graystone Enterprise's military robot:''		'''Joan Leyte:''' Hmm. Cylon. Interesting.
	:'''Joan Leyte~~''': What'd you call it?~~		}}
	~~:'''Daniel Graystone'''~~: ~~A cybernetic life-form node. A [[Cylon (RDM)\|Cylon]], Minister.~~
	~~:'''Joan Leyte~~''' : Hmm. Cylon. Interesting.

	==Starring==		==Starring==
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	* [[Charlie Robson]] as Avatar<ref name="imdumb"/>		* [[Charlie Robson]] as Avatar<ref name="imdumb"/>

	Michelle Andrew is credited in the pilot, but as "V-Club Patron" and not as "Lap Dancer".<ref name="imdumb"/> [[Roger R. Cross]] portrayed [[Tomas Vergis]], but his scenes were all cut and the part ~~has been~~ recast ~~for future appearances~~.		Michelle Andrew is credited in the pilot, but as "V-Club Patron" and not as "Lap Dancer".<ref name="imdumb"/> [[Roger R. Cross]] portrayed [[Tomas Vergis]], but his scenes were all cut and the part recast, later portrayed by [[John Pyper-Ferguson]] after the series was green-lit.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{Episode ~~list~~ (Caprica ~~season 1~~)}}		{{Episode List (Caprica)}}

	[[Category:Episodes written by Remi Aubuchon]]		[[Category:Episodes written by Remi Aubuchon]]

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	*Where and how did Ben Stark obtain the [[G-4]]? Was his suicide bombing authorized? ([[Know Thy Enemy\|Partial Answer]])		*Where and how did Ben Stark obtain the [[G-4]]? Was his suicide bombing authorized? ([[Know Thy Enemy\|Partial Answer]])
	* In what way was Zoe's avatar supposed to bring about change and how exactly was it to do this? ([[Know Thy Enemy\|Answer]])		* In what way was Zoe's avatar supposed to bring about change and how exactly was it to do this? ([[Know Thy Enemy\|Answer]])
	* Is there any significance to the fact that Caprica's twin world was never previously seen? Is this planet Tauron or any of the other Colonies? ([~~http~~://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10290859041 Partial Answer])		* Is there any significance to the fact that Caprica's twin world was never previously seen? Is this planet Tauron or any of the other Colonies? ([[archive:https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10290859041\|Partial Answer]])

	=== Unanswered Questions ===		=== Unanswered Questions ===

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	* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.		* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.
	* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".		* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".
	* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.		* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish," which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.
	* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].		* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].

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	==Analysis==		==Analysis==
	* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.		* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.
	* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".		* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".
	* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.		* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.
	* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].		* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].

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Noneofyourbusiness: /* Act Seven */

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Act Seven

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	*Lacy admits to Sister Clarice that she, Zoe and Ben were involved with the STO. However, Clarice draws an infinity symbol with water on a table, indicating to Lacy that she is also an STO member.		*Lacy admits to Sister Clarice that she, Zoe and Ben were involved with the STO. However, Clarice draws an infinity symbol with water on a table, indicating to Lacy that she is also an STO member.
	*Joseph delivers the meta-cognitive processor to Daniel, who agrees to show him the [[Tamara-A\|avatar of Tamara]] he has created. Though Joseph is overjoyed at seeing his daughter, Tamara is terrified, not knowing where she is or why she can't feel her heart beating.		*Joseph delivers the meta-cognitive processor to Daniel, who agrees to show him the [[Tamara-A\|avatar of Tamara]] he has created. Though Joseph is overjoyed at seeing his daughter, Tamara is terrified, not knowing where she is or why she can't feel her heart beating.
	*Horrified, Joseph leaves V-World and angrily denounces ~~Graystones~~' plans, abruptly leaving the house.		*Horrified, Joseph leaves V-World and angrily denounces Graystone's plans, abruptly leaving the house.

	===Act Eight===		===Act Eight===

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	\| UK airdate=February 2, 2010		\| UK airdate=February 2, 2010
	\| dvd=21 April 2009		\| dvd=21 April 2009
	\| prev= Chronological: None~~, the~~ beginning of the story ~~<br> (''Aired:"[[The Plan]]'', ''[[Re-imagined_Series\|RDM]]''~~ )		\| prev= [[The Plan]] <br> (Chronological: None. The beginning of the story)
	\| next= [[Rebirth]]		\| next= [[Rebirth]]
	\| syfyname=pilot		\| syfyname=pilot

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	* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.		* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.
	* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".		* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".
	* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.		* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish," which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.
	* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].		* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].

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	==Analysis==		==Analysis==
	* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.		* Several technologies seen in the pilot, including the [[computer sheet]] and the [[holoband]], are absent in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Given that both of these technologies seem to utilize wireless computer networks, it is likely that they were banned as a result of the [[Cylon War]] and the Cylons' ability to infiltrate networks.
	* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".		* The existence of the monotheistic cult and the Soldiers of the One confirms that monotheism was not unique to the Cylons, an idea hinted at in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" with the revelation of [[Cult of Baltar\|Baltar's cult]]. It is likely then, though unconfirmed, that the Cylons derived their religion from the Soldiers of the One. This is supported by the use of the infinity symbol both by the STO and the Cylons during the funeral in "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]".
	* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.		* Sister Clarice's use of the infinity symbol during her meeting with Lacy parallels the use of the early Christian ''[[Wikipedia:Ichthys\|Ichthys]]'', or "Jesus Fish", which it also visually resembles. The ''Ichthys'' would be drawn in the ground to establish solidarity between two Christians in secret.
	* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].		* The fact that Caprica shares its orbit with Gemenon retroactively explains the enormous over-representation Capricans and Gemenese have in the [[the Fleet (RDM)#Demographics\|Fleet]].