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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
* In ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[launch bay]], [[Xam]] works on {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}}'s {{alt|Viper|TOS}}. Nearby, Starbuck sits while Xam waxes poetic on {{alt|Adama|TOS}}'s backing those who've had the dreams of {{alt|Earth|TOS}} being discovered in the [[storm zone]]. Starbuck finds it "spooky," and the conversation is cut short by a | * In ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[launch bay]], [[Xam]] works on {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}}'s {{alt|Viper|TOS}}. Nearby, Starbuck sits while Xam waxes poetic on {{alt|Adama|TOS}}'s backing those who've had the dreams of {{alt|Earth|TOS}} being discovered in the [[storm zone]]. Starbuck finds it "spooky," and the conversation is cut short by a contact alarm. | ||
* {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} tells Starbuck to prepare his flight for launch, but not to deploy until given the word. Much to confusion and concern of many, an item approximately the size of {{alt|Caprica|TOS}} suddenly appears out of nowhere within the zone, and that they are nearly atop it. Adama orders {{alt|the Fleet|TOS}} to full stop, while ordering ''Galactica''{{'|s}} own batteries, shields, and other defensive and offensive systems online as they proceed forth. | * {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} tells Starbuck to prepare his flight for launch, but not to deploy until given the word. Much to confusion and concern of many, an item approximately the size of {{alt|Caprica|TOS}} suddenly appears out of nowhere within the zone, and that they are nearly atop it. Adama orders {{alt|the Fleet|TOS}} to full stop, while ordering ''Galactica''{{'|s}} own batteries, shields, and other defensive and offensive systems online as they proceed forth. | ||
* As they proceed forward, ''Galactica''{{'|s}} sensor resolution clears and they happen upon a distinct object: to some it appears as an [[artifact]], while to others it is the promised shining world of Earth. | * As they proceed forward, ''Galactica''{{'|s}} sensor resolution clears and they happen upon a distinct object: to some it appears as an [[artifact]], while to others it is the promised shining world of Earth. | ||
* Adjourning to [[Adama's quarters]], Adama proclaims to {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}, Athena, and Tigh that they have found Earth. After the trio note that it looks nothing like a planet, but rather an artificial structure, Adama admits that it may not look like a planet but maintains that it is Earth of legend. | * Adjourning to [[Adama's quarters]], Adama proclaims to {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}, Athena, and Tigh that they have found Earth. After the trio note that it looks nothing like a planet, but rather an artificial structure, Adama admits that it may not look like a planet but maintains that it is Earth of legend. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica #8 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in December 2013. Per the publisher: | * A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica #8 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in December 2013. Per the publisher: | ||
*: ''A super-special, exclusive [[Chris Eliopoulos]] Cute cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200821|title=Battlestar Galactica #8 Exclusive Subscription Variant|date=|accessdate=8 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | *: ''A super-special, exclusive [[Chris Eliopoulos]] Cute cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200821|title=Battlestar Galactica #8 Exclusive Subscription Variant|date=|accessdate=8 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
=== Visual === | === Visual === | ||
* The issue visually differs from earlier installments from this point forward due to the change in artists. Amongst the detailed-oriented, realistic artwork, a few noteworthy changes occur: | * The issue visually differs from earlier installments from this point forward due to the change in artists. Amongst the detailed-oriented, realistic artwork, a few noteworthy changes occur: | ||
** [[Xam]] is no longer a bald man with a goatee and mustache, but now with a full head of hair and | ** [[Xam]] is no longer a bald man with a goatee and mustache, but now with a full head of hair and a mustache. | ||
** [[Madusa]] no longer has a cropped hair style, but is now shoulder length. | ** [[Madusa]] no longer has a cropped hair style, but is now shoulder length. | ||
** {{alt|Adama|TOS}} no longer has a goatee and mustache, and is clean shaven. | ** {{alt|Adama|TOS}} no longer has a goatee and mustache, and is clean shaven. | ||
** {{alt|Viper|TOS}}s no longer look like their [[Re-imagined Series]] counterparts (the [[Viper Mark II]]), but more like the {{TOS|Viper|Original Series counterpart}}. The notable exception being the striping color: it is red whereas it should be more orange. | ** {{alt|Viper|TOS}}s no longer look like their [[Re-imagined Series]] counterparts (the [[Viper Mark II]]), but more like the {{TOS|Viper|Original Series counterpart}}. The notable exception being the striping color: it is red whereas it should be more orange. | ||
** [[Hightail]] is no longer a male with a goatee and mustache, but a female with blonde hair. | ** [[Hightail]] is no longer a male with a goatee and mustache, but a female with blonde hair. | ||
* Adama's uniform is colorized in cerulean blue, contrasting the midnight blue of the officers (e.g. {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} and {{alt|Athena|TOS}}). | * Adama's uniform is colorized in cerulean blue, contrasting the midnight blue of the officers (e.g. {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} and {{alt|Athena|TOS}}). | ||
* Officers in the lower levels of the [[core command]] are also dressed in midnight blue officers outfits, instead of tans (e.g. [[Rigel]]). | * Officers in the lower levels of the [[core command]] are also dressed in midnight blue officers outfits, instead of tans (e.g. [[Rigel]]). | ||
* Over the first few pages, Adama's outfit is depicted as having both a cape and an open tabard with the silver trimming detail. | * Over the first few pages, Adama's outfit is depicted as having both a cape and an open tabard with the silver trimming detail. | ||
* This issue introduces a variant to the Colonial outfit, an olive green version of the officer's uniform worn by Xam. | * This issue introduces a variant to the Colonial outfit, an olive green version of the officer's uniform worn by Xam. | ||
=== Nods === | |||
=== Miscellany === | === Miscellany === | ||
==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
==Questions== | ==Questions== | ||
==Noteworthy Dialogue== | ==Noteworthy Dialogue== | ||
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==Related Imagery== | ==Related Imagery== | ||
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[[Category:Dynamite Comics]] | [[Category:Dynamite Comics]] | ||
[[Category:Dynamite Comics (TOS)]] | [[Category:Dynamite Comics (TOS)]] | ||
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