Editing Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 4

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| image = Classic BSG Comic 4 Dorman.jpg
| title=Issue 4
| series=Dynamite
| issueno=4
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| writer=[[Rick Remender]]
| penciller=[[Carlos Rafael]]
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| cover=[[Dave Dorman]]<br/>Carlos Rafael
| published=October 2006
| collects= Dorman Virgin Cover
| collected=''[[Classic Battlestar Galactica]]''
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| prev=[[Classic Battlestar Galactica 3]]
| next=[[Classic Battlestar Galactica 5]]
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: ''The survivors of [[Maytoria]], led by {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} and {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}}, attempt escape from the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon}}-occupied world.''

==Summary==
*Colonel {{alt|Tigh|TOS-DE}} alerts Commander {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} that surveillance probes they had left on [[Maytoria]]  reveal a newly-created ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''-specific distress signal from the planet. While Tigh is hopeful, Adama is cautious, knowing it unlikely that either [[Colonial Warrior]] would reveal that newer code to the Cylons, but still wary. Adama chooses not to do anything as turning back for the two could jeopardize the {{TOS|The Fleet|Fleet}}.

*On Maytoria, the remains of the human population storm the Cylon loading platform, trying to hold off or destroy waves of {{TOS|Centurion|Centurion}} platoons. One Centurion grabs a human in a fistfight, saying "Resistance is futile."<ref>This is likely a ''Star Trek'' in-joke to the [[memoryalpha:Borg|Borg]], a cybernetic race.</ref> The Cylon is destroyed by another human, [[Srep]], as everyone makes their way to a [[Cylon personnel carrier]].
* One of the civilians, [[Freg]], is shot and orders {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} and his team to leave without him. They refuse and carry him along. Srep is shot and killed as the group find the carrier and try to figure out how to fly it: Boomer is injured and is the only qualified pilot.
*Just then, {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} and [[Stadra Ah Mun]], believed dead, appear in the carrier, ready to lend a hand.
*Starbuck is able to pilot the carrier away, but soon it is pursued and attacked by four {{TOS|Raider|Cylon Raiders}}.
* By luck, while trying to figure out the workings of the carrier's weapons systems, Starbuck ejects some cargo containers, which slams into one Raider, forces a second to careen into the third and fourth fighters, eliminating the initial threat. Impressed, Ah Mun kisses Starbuck.
*[[Jatu]] finds her father, [[Freg]], and is happy to see him.
*Counting their blessings, Starbuck and Boomer commiserate that they hadn't find any data on {{TOS|Earth|Earth}} when Ah Mun enters with a downloaded databank of Maytoria's central library with data that might be salvation for humanity. Ah Mun warns Starbuck that the data won't matter unless they find ''Galactica''.

*As Adama consider a close approach to the Maytorian system for a last hopeful look, [[scanner]]s detect a Cylon craft -- a freighter. An officer tells Adama that life forms are aboard, but the readings aren't clear.
*Aboard the freighter, Starbuck can't figure out how to make a communications reply to ''Galactica'', but, in his luck, Starbuck inadvertently opens a channel successfully, and ''Galactica'' gets to see Starbuck and Boomer arguing about their plight.
* Adama interrupts their argument. Boomer requests medical teams standby for casualties on their ship.

*As Starbuck enters the [[landing bay]], {{alt|Athena|TOS-DE}} and {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} are there to greet him. Unfortunately for Starbuck, Stadra Ah Mun is close by. Neither are pleased at all by Starbuck's womanizing behavior. Ah Mun moves on as well, leaving Starbuck to stammer about the complexities of women.
*Later, Adama notes that the data from Maytoria was invaluable to their search, and toasts the Maytoria refugees. They plan to convert the Cylon carrier into a home for yet another addition to the ships of the Fleet.
*Ah Mun, Athena and Cassiopeia talk amongst themselves, making jokes between themselves about Starbuck, who is becoming increasing paranoid that the three are discussing his shortcomings.

*On the freighter, a {{alt|Command Centurion|TOS-DE}} appears from a hidden storage area, along with a platoon of Centurions and [[Maytorian IL|one IL-series Cylon]]. Apparently, it was the intention of the Cylons to allow the Maytorians to escape and them sneak themselves aboard ''Galactica''.
*Ah Mun and Starbuck talk about the future and how he feels much differently about Ah Mun than Athena or Cassie. As they kiss, a laser bolt rings out.
* A lifeless Ah Mun collapses in Starbuck's arms as he is surrounded by the Cylon boarding party.

==Notes==

* The "resistance is futile" statement from various {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} during encounters with the human forces is a nod to ''[[Star Trek]]''<nowiki/>'s [[Memoryalpha:Borg|Borg]].
* The original variation of this cover by [[Dave Dorman]] features a likeness of [[Lorne Greene]] as {{TOS|Adama}}, but this was changed prior to publication with an elder man who bears no resemblance to Greene. This is likely due to clearance issues relating to his likeness by Greene's estate.
* The "IL" mentioned in {{Comics|vol1|1}} is revealed here, and [[Maytorian IL|remains unnamed]].
* Without variation, the Centurions boarding ''Galactica'' are of the gold plated {{alt|Command Centurion|TOS-DE}} variety, posing the question of whether this had been a stylistic choice. Prior to this issue, the Centurions encountered on [[Maytoria]] were of the standard silver chrome variety exclusively. 
* The presence of a feast for the Maytorians indicates that these events take place well after the [[Battle of Carillon]].
* There is a continued reliance on "Earth"-centric terms versus the [[List of terms (TOS alternate)|Colonial terminology of the realm]], with one notable exception: [[Freg]] calls a Cylon a "son of a [[daggit]]," even though [[Danle Rel]] called {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} a "dog" {{Comics|vol1|3|when accusing the Warrior (in the previous issue)}} of having sold them out to the Cylons.
* Ah Mun's reference to the "grace of the spirit" may indicate a divergent religious inclination from the {{alt|Lords of Kobol|TOS-DE}}.
* As is the case with most comic book tie-ins, the series takes liberties with showing more "advanced" technologies, particularly the use of ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s wide viewport as a digital screen for visual communciation.

==Analysis==

* [[Stadra Ah Mun]]'s death at the hands of Cylons allows {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} to continue his cavorting about the galaxy, as well as his renewed pursuit of both {{alt|Athena|TOS-DE}} and {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}}. 
* The {{alt|Quorum of Twelve|TOS-DE}}'s presence is either understated or ignored, particularly with the arrival of the Maytorian guests. There isn't a mention or implied sight of the {{alt|Sagittarian|TOS-DE}} representative, mentioned briefly in {{Comics|vol1|1}}, to welcome their fellow Sagittarian survivors into the Fleet.
* The [[Maytorian IL]]'s plan relies heavily on happenstance, notably the human's ability to operate a Cylon craft. Interestingly, the fact that Cylons would need to operate the craft in the same way that humans would is illogical.

==Questions==

* Was the data from the [[Maytorian Central Library Database]] worthwhile as {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} believes?
* How would the Cylons be sure that the humans would survive to take the [[Cylon personnel carrier]]? 
* Did {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} truly feel that he could have a committed relationship with [[Stadra Ah Mun]]? Or was his admission merely one of his many plays?
* Do Cylon ships have tracking devices, like their armor?
* How successful will the Cylons be in [[Capture of Galactica|capturing ''Galactica'']]? ({{Comics|vol1|5|Answer}}) 
* What would the fall-out be from Stadra Ah Mun's death? ({{Comics|vol1|5|Answer}}) 

==Notable Dialogue==

* ''[[Freg]] is seriously wounded:''  '''Freg:''' I've lost too much blood... I won't be a burden—''get to that [[Cylon personnel carrier|personnel transport]]!''  '''{{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}}:''' So basically, you're saying, ''go on without me—?'' I take it you people haven't invented the cliché yet?
* ''{{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} feels outmatched and outnumbered by three women that he's vied for:''  '''{{alt|Athena|TOS-DE}}''': Why Starbuck, you're acting paranoid.  '''{{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}}''': We just met.... whose ''shortcomings'' would the three of us have to discuss?
* ''Starbuck's last discussion with [[Stadra Ah Mun]]:''  '''Ah Mun:''' Well, you've managed to get those two accustomed to fighting over you. That must make you feel like quite the accomplished lover.  '''Starbuck:''' Oh yeah, women fighting over me, Cylons fighting over me, it's a blast. All kidding aside... I never felt this way about anyone before, the other girls... they're just that—girls.   '''Ah Mun:''' ... and you'd have me believe I'm different.  '''Starbuck:''' I would.

==References==
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==Alternate covers ==

<gallery mode="slideshow">
Image:Classic BSG Comic 4 Dorman.jpg|[[Dave Dorman]] cover.
Image:Classic BSG 4 Dorman Virgin Cover.jpg|[[Dave Dorman]] cover. Note the different, chubby-faced Adama. 
Image:ClassicBSG4RafaelCover.jpg|[[Carlos Rafael]] cover.
</gallery>

==External links==

*[http://dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C105893.html ''Classic Battlestar Galactica 4'' - Regular Edition] at Dynamite Entertainment
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