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	=== Answered Questions ===		=== Answered Questions ===

	* Where and why is the data retrieved from the artifact coming from within ''{{alt\|Galactica\|TOS}}'' itself? ({{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}})		* Where and why is the data retrieved from the artifact coming from within ''{{alt\|Galactica\|TOS}}'' itself? {{{{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}}}}* What is the source of the alleged dreams, and why are those affected by them so certain that they are real? {{{{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}}}}
	* What is the source of the alleged dreams, and why are those affected by them so certain that they are real? ({{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}})

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

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	[[Category:TOS]]		{{indicator\|TOS}}[[Category:TOS]]

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	* Apollo and Starbuck then arrive with Dr. Madusa, with Apollo asking for a word in private. Apollo then advocates for withdrawing from the artifact to evade the incoming Cylon threat, as doing otherwise would jeopardize the remaining human race within their Fleet. Apollo replies that he questions Adama's mental state, and Madusa is present to enact her crisis power of removing ''any'' senior officer from their post pending evaluation.		* Apollo and Starbuck then arrive with Dr. Madusa, with Apollo asking for a word in private. Apollo then advocates for withdrawing from the artifact to evade the incoming Cylon threat, as doing otherwise would jeopardize the remaining human race within their Fleet. Apollo replies that he questions Adama's mental state, and Madusa is present to enact her crisis power of removing ''any'' senior officer from their post pending evaluation.
	* A befuddled Adama asks if this is a mutiny, to which Madusa clarifies as an "intervention" and notes that she will only invoke her powers should Adama refuse to cooperate. She emphasizes that she has the utmost respect for Adama, and has no wish to deprive him of command. Adama's last ally, Tigh, reluctantly agrees with Madusa.		* A befuddled Adama asks if this is a mutiny, to which Madusa clarifies as an "intervention" and notes that she will only invoke her powers should Adama refuse to cooperate. She emphasizes that she has the utmost respect for Adama, and has no wish to deprive him of command. Adama's last ally, Tigh, reluctantly agrees with Madusa.
	* Adama compromises with them: allow 30 [[centon]]s to commit a full deep-scan probe to collect data from the artifact, and then they run from the Cylons. He commits to return should the data—analyzed as they flee—yields results, once they've shaken the Cylons.		* Adama compromises with them: allow 30 [[centon]]s to commit a full deep-scan probe to collect data from the artifact, and then they run from the Cylons. He commits to return should the data—analyzed as they flee—yields results, once they've shaken the Cylons.
	* They agree to the compromise, and Athena begins the sensor probe. Astonishingly, she confirms that the data collected is coming from ''Galactica'' itself.		* They agree to the compromise, and Athena begins the sensor probe. Astonishingly, she confirms that the data collected is coming from ''Galactica'' itself.

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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>
			===Timeline===
			* The {{comics\|doa}} series, also written by [[Dan Abnett]], establishes the events of this comic take place in {{alt\|7351}}, three [[Yahren\|yahrens]] into {{TOS\|the Fleet}}'s journey.
	=== Visual ===		=== Visual ===

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	==Noteworthy Dialogue==		==Noteworthy Dialogue==

			* ''{{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}}, {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, {{alt\|Tigh\|TOS}} and {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} discuss the [[artifact]]:''

			: '''Athena''': Apollo's right, Commander. It's ''not'' a planet. Not as far as we can detect. It's an ''artificial structure''. A giant ''artifact''. Before you ask, I've got nothing on manufacture ''or'' origin...
			: '''Tigh''': Can I inquire, sir, why you even ''think'' it's {{alt\|Earth\|TOS}}? Why you ''think'' it's a planet? By your ''own admission'', it looks ''nothing'' like anything that's been sen in the dreams so far.
			: '''Adama''': I know. It doesn't. Not at ''all''. Except... if ''you'd'' had the dreams I've had, Tigh, you'd see... you'd ''know''. It ''is'' Earth. It's ''exactly'' what the dreams have shown us. Perhaps not ''visually,'' but—
			: '''Apollo''': You're not really making much sense right now.
			: '''Adama''': I know. Apollo, I ''know'' how this must sound. I just feel such ''certainty''.

	<!~~--== Official Statements ==-->~~		* ''{{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} confronts {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} after the {{alt\|Cylon\|TOS}} task force enters the [[storm zone]]:''

			: '''Apollo''': Father, I believe your convictions regarding this [[artifact]] are in danger of ''jeopardizing'' the {{alt\|the Fleet\|TOS\|entire fleet}}. We must move as ''soon'' as ''possible'' and get some distance from the Cylons. The fate of mankind is at stake.
			: '''Adama''': Are you actually ''questioning my orders''?
			: '''Apollo''': No, Father. Your ''state of mind.'' In the event of psychological concerns, Doctor [[Madusa]] is empowered to remove ''any'' senior officer from his posting pending evaluation.
			: '''{{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}''': Oh my stars!
			: '''Adama''': That my ''own son'' would... Is this a ''mutiny''?
			: '''Madusa''': ''No,'' Commander... it is an ''intervention''. I will only invoke my powers if you ''refuse'' to cooperate. Believe ''me,'' Commander, I hold you in the ''highest'' respect. I have ''no'' wish to deprive you of command.
			: '''Adama''': {{alt\|Tigh\|TOS}}?
			: '''Tigh''': I share their concerns, Commander.

	==Related Imagery==		==Related Imagery==

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	==Analysis==		==Analysis==

			* Adama's ability to command has come under fire previously, notably from the {{TOS\|Quorum of Twelve}} in various episodes, from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" (by [[Sire]] [[Uri]]) to "[[Baltar's Escape]]" with [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] being appointed as a liaison. {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}}'s challenge is the first instance of that authority being challenged by a member of Adama's own command staff.
			* {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}} is left in the dark about Apollo and Starbuck's visit to Dr. [[Madusa]], given her surprise at Apollo's declaration and Starbuck's deflecting Athena's potential defense of Adama. This behavior would have been expected to come from Tigh, who Apollo had a heated discussion with in the {{comics\|vol2\|7\|previous issue}}, but the colonel seems to have acquiesced to the validity of Apollo's concerns.

	==Questions==		==Questions==

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Questions

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	==Questions==		==Questions==

			=== Answered Questions ===

			* Where and why is the data retrieved from the artifact coming from within ''{{alt\|Galactica\|TOS}}'' itself? ({{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}})
			* What is the source of the alleged dreams, and why are those affected by them so certain that they are real? ({{comics\|vol2\|9\|Answer}})

			=== Unanswered Questions ===

			* Why were the Cylons originally hesitant to enter the storm zone?
			* Why did the Cylons overcome their hesitancy to enter the storm zone?
			* Who is leading the Cylon task force pursuing them?

	==Noteworthy Dialogue==		==Noteworthy Dialogue==

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	{{separate continuity\|universe=TOS\|cont=Dynamite Comics}}		{{separate continuity\|universe=TOS\|cont=Dynamite Comics}}

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	* 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 ===

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	=== Miscellany ===		=== Miscellany ===

			* Dr. [[Madusa]]'s ability to remove high-ranking officers from command due to mental concerns is in keeping with various checks-and-balances within military hierarchies. Medical doctors often have such abilities, but are often contradicted (either via negotiation or outright refusal by the leader) and it is a [[tropes:DoctorsOrders\|common trope within science fiction]].

			=== Errata ===

			* The use of the animal "duck" is not in keeping with the [[Original Series]]' penchant of renaming common terms, e.g. "[[daggit]]" for "dog".

	==Analysis==		==Analysis==

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2021-06-27T22:12:07Z

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	* Before they leave, Apollo asks Madusa about her crisis powers. She confirms that she has them, and what is unsaid is that Apollo believes that they may need to be used to remove Adama from command.		* Before they leave, Apollo asks Madusa about her crisis powers. She confirms that she has them, and what is unsaid is that Apollo believes that they may need to be used to remove Adama from command.
	* {{alt\|Boomer\|TOS}} and [[Hightail]] launch as part of [[blue patrol]], tracking back the way the Fleet came and quickly encounter a {{alt\|Cylon\|TOS}} patrol—and with great abandon they dispatch the Cylon {{alt\|Raider\|TOS}}s. However, they soon realize that the Cylons have begun entering the storm zone en masse, lead by a singular {{alt\|basestar\|TOS}}.		* {{alt\|Boomer\|TOS}} and [[Hightail]] launch as part of [[blue patrol]], tracking back the way the Fleet came and quickly encounter a {{alt\|Cylon\|TOS}} patrol—and with great abandon they dispatch the Cylon {{alt\|Raider\|TOS}}s. However, they soon realize that the Cylons have begun entering the storm zone en masse, lead by a singular {{alt\|basestar\|TOS}}.
			* Tigh confers with Adama on Boomer's report: Adama advocates staying put, much to Tigh's chagrin as the colonel feels that they'll be "sitting ducks" for the Cylons.
			* Apollo and Starbuck then arrive with Dr. Madusa, with Apollo asking for a word in private. Apollo then advocates for withdrawing from the artifact to evade the incoming Cylon threat, as doing otherwise would jeopardize the remaining human race within their Fleet. Apollo replies that he questions Adama's mental state, and Madusa is present to enact her crisis power of removing ''any'' senior officer from their post pending evaluation.
			* A befuddled Adama asks if this is a mutiny, to which Madusa clarifies as an "intervention" and notes that she will only invoke her powers should Adama refuse to cooperate. She emphasizes that she has the utmost respect for Adama, and has no wish to deprive him of command. Adama's last ally, Tigh, reluctantly agrees with Madusa.
			* Adama compromises with them: allow 30 [[centon]]s to commit a full deep-scan probe to collect data from the artifact, and then they run from the Cylons. He commits to return should the data—analyzed as they flee—yields results, once they've shaken the Cylons.
			* They agree to the compromise, and Athena begins the sensor probe. Astonishingly, she confirms that the data collected is coming from ''Galactica'' itself.

	==Notes==		==Notes==