Editing Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 3

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{{Comic Data
| image= BSGClass201603CovASanchez.jpg
| title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol 3 #3
| series=Dynamite
| issueno=3
| episode=
| writer= [[Cullen Bunn]]
| penciller=[[Alex Sanchez]]
| colorist= [[Daniela Miwa]]
| letterer= [[Sal Cipriano]]
| editor=[[Matt Idelson]]
| cover= [[Alex Sanchez]] (Covers A & D)<br/>[[Michael Adams]] (Covers B & C)
| published=October 5, 2016
| collects=
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica: Folly of the Gods]]''
| reprints=
| reprinted=
| isbn= 725130250643
| prev={{comics|vol3|2}}
| next={{comics|vol3|4}}
}}

:''The ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' has embarked on what might be its strangest adventure. Bizarre alien cultures. {{alt|Iblis||Old enemies}}--thought long lost--rising once more from the shadows. New, [[Meclons|terrifying threats]] nipping at their heels. But perhaps the most surprising encounter is yet to come--as the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} approach the {{alt|The Fleet|TOS|Colonial Fleet}} once more with an offer of peace.''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025064303011|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #3|date=|accessdate=27 March 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>

==Plot==

=== ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' ===

* While {{alt|Lucifer}} is brought before {{alt|Quorum of Twelve|TOS}} aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'', {{alt|Jolly|TOS}} instructs his fellow {{alt|Viper|TOS}} pilots to be extra observant of the {{alt|Raider|TOS}}s and note any design flaws, flight patterns, and any other bit of noteworthy information.
* Lucifer thanks the Quorum, as well as Colonel {{alt|Tigh|TOS}}, for allowing them to consider the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}}' request for sanctuary. Tigh offers his thoughts on the [[Battle of Cimtar|"outcome of our last treaty"]] before being reprimanded by a Quorum member. 
* Lucifer explains that he seeks sanctuary from [[Meclons|other Cylons]] they encountered upon egressing from the [[black hole]], speculating that those Cylons had earlier entered the singularity and were somehow subsequently changed after being cut-off from the Cylon Empire.
* Before leaving, Lucifer asks after {{alt|Adama|TOS}}. Tigh replies that Adama is otherwise engaged, loathe to reveal the true nature of Adama's disposition to their enemy.

=== Adama's Mind === 

* {{alt|Iblis}} reveals himself to Adama, as well as his plan to release Adama from the nightmare when he is ready. Iblis espouses his hatred for the [[Seraphs]] who shunned him and those like him initially, and reveals that he is the creator of the pocket universe and its one-way "black hole" that ensnared {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}}.
* Upon Iblis' revelation of his plan to destroy the Seraphs to Adama, Adama uses his mental powers to reach out to {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}.

=== Iblis' Planet === 

* On [[Iblis' planet]], Apollo receives his father's thoughts. Upon discussing this attempt with his fellow {{alt|Colonial Warrior}}s, {{alt|Baltar|TOS}} reveals his knowledge about Adama's training in telepathic communication at the [[Colonial Military Institute]].
* {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} reflects on the skeletons that remind him of [[Iblis' ship]] from the [[red planet]]. After much discussion between the Warriors and Baltar, they come to the conclusion that Iblis is behind their predicament. 
* Starbuck and {{alt|Boomer|TOS}} use themselves as bait to lure two [[Meclon Raiders]] to land; {{alt|Sheba}} and Apollo ambush the Meclons, and are able to dispatch the [[Meclon Centurions]]. Sheba uses her [[laser pistol]] to destroy a third Raider while it was on an attack run. 
* Upon surveying the Meclon remains, Sheba succumbs to the horror of knowing the Meclons were formerly living creatures. 
* The Warriors and, per Apollo's request, a reluctant Baltar fearing for his congregation, leave in the two Raiders. Apollo promises Baltar to have shuttles dispatched from the Fleet to recover them; they should be safe as long as they remain hidden. 
* Upon leaving the accursed planet, two Meclon Raiders come within range of the escaping humans; Starbuck dispatches both, not wanting to take the chance of sneaking by them.
* While en route, Baltar reveals [[Meclons|what he knows of the Meclons]] and of his belief that they are massing for a larger conflict. 

=== {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}} ===

* The pirated Meclon Raiders approach the Fleet, discovering that the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} and humans appear to be working together. 
* Starbuck uses a subspace communicator to reach ''Galactica'': "Don't shoot us. If you let us dock, cigars and drinks will be on me."
* Colonel Tigh meets the Warriors in the bay, confirming that much has happened in the short time they were gone. Tigh reveals his surprise at Baltar's presence, and escorts the new arrivals to the council chambers where Baltar reunites with Lucifer, and Tigh informs them the reasons for the Cylons presence.

==Notes==

* Breaking from previous issues, neither this issue nor its succeeding ones feature the ''Battlestar Galactica'' logo and alternate title placement on the first story page, e.g. "{{comics|vol3|1|In the Beginning}}" or "{{comics|vol3|2|Snake in the Garden}}."
* {{alt|Athena|TOS}} is not present in this comic series, reflecting her "disappearance" after "[[Greetings From Earth]]."  

=== Timeline ===

* The events of this comic take place after the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "{{TOS|The Hand of God}}." 

=== Incongruences ===

* The first page of the issue features {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} and humans fighting [[Meclons]], but the attack doesn't begun until the last page of the issue.
* The comic eschews the terms [[yahren]] and [[fumarello]], opting for "years" and "cigars."
* The spelling of the word [[frack]] is written like its [[frak|Re-imagined Series]] counterpart.

=== Nods ===

* The [[Meclons]] dialogue is reminiscent of the [[MemoryAlpha:Borg|Borg]] of ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek|Star Trek]]''. In lieu of "Resistance is futile," the Meclons declare "Surrender with incident and your integration into the Meclon Empire will be painless."

==Analysis==

* {{alt|Baltar|TOS}} mainly exists in the story to [[tropes: MrExposition|explain the backstory and other pertinent details to facilitate the plot]] to those on the "outside world." That said, he does offer some unique growth in terms of demonstrating care for his congregation. His reunion with {{alt|Lucifer}}, who he abandoned in "[[War of the Gods, Part I]]" under the influence of {{alt|Iblis}}, is briefly acknowledged while the ramifications of it are glossed over from that point forward.
* {{alt|Iblis}} revealing his plan to {{alt|Adama|TOS}} about the creation of the separate universe, and drawing the Fleet there to pray on the compassion of the [[Seraphs]], is "[[tropes: EvilGloat|evil gloating]]" of [[tropes: EvilPlan|his plan]]. His mental conditioning, showing Adama false hopes of different outcomes of the [[Battle of Cimtar]], helps to set up Adama as a [[tropes:TrojanHorse|Trojan Horse]] to be revealed in {{comics|vol3|4|the final two issues of this volume}}.
* Adama's use of telepathy and other mental abilities, originating from "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," comes into play when he reaches out to {{alt|Apollo|TOS|his son}}. However, one must question why he didn't reach out to {{alt|Athena|TOS}} as well. Additionally, while Apollo never knew of Adama's training at the [[Colonial Military Institute]], Baltar reveals that he knew of Adama's training, and thus further intimating that Adama and Baltar were friends of a close nature at one time.

==Questions==

* Where is Athena? Why doesn't Adama reach out to her instead of Apollo?
* Has Lucifer been acting independently of the remaining Cylon Empire? Will his bid for sanctuary be respected by the {{alt|Imperious Leader}} in the long term?
* What of Baltar after all is said and done? 
* If Iblis can create universes and singularities, what of the [[Seraphs]] abilities?
* Don't the Colonials have a Cylon Raider that had been used as a [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] from the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]]? If so, why would Jolly be so keen on observing their movements and other technical specifications, given that they have already investigated their captured Raider?

==Noteworthy Dialogue==

* ''{{alt|Lucifer}} reveals its trepidation in having requested sanctuary amongst {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}}:''
*: '''Lucifer''': Considering [[Battle of Cimtar|the outcome]] of our last attempted peace treaty... I worried that our request for sanctuary would be ''ignored.''
*: '''{{alt|Tigh|TOS}}''': The ''outcome'' of our last treaty? Do you mean the ''armistice''? When the Cylons ''betrayed'' us and almost ''annihilated'' our race?
*: '''Lucifer''': Yes. That was ''unfortunate''.

* ''{{alt|Iblis}} reveals his plan to {{alt|Adama|TOS}}:''
*: '''Iblis''': You ''insulted'' me Adama! Your ''people'' insulted me! I promised you peace and prosperity, [[War of the Gods, Part II|and you spat in my face]]! 
*: '''Adama''': You spoke only in half-truths. You sought to ''conquer'' us... to ''enslave'' us. 
*: '''Iblis''': Yes. And now here you are, caught in my web nonetheless. And {{alt|The Fleet|TOS|your precious fleet}} will ''still'' be used for ''my'' purposes. Do you think the ''[[Seraphs]]'' in their ''{{alt|Ship of Light||Ships of Light}}'' gave you the truth? They only brought more mysteries. They whispered of other worlds.. of promised lands... and yet you still ended up here, in a realm of my own creation. 
*: '''Adama''': You can create [[black hole]]s? You can craft entire universes? Why waste such power in this way?
*: '''Iblis''': I will use my power to ''punish'' the Seraphs! They were the first to insult me... to exile me and my kind. I'll make them pay... and the ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' will be the key to my revenge!

* ''{{alt|Apollo|TOS}} tells {{alt|Baltar|TOS}} that he'll be going back to the Fleet with the other Warriors:''
*: '''Baltar''': But what about the ''others''... the ''congregation''? How can I just leave them here?  
*: '''{{alt|Boomer|TOS}}''': Did I hear that correctly? Is Baltar more worried about someone other than himself? This really is some upside down kind of universe.

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==Related Imagery==

===Covers===

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BSGClass201603CovASanchez.jpg|'''Cover A''' Main colorized cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Sanchez]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Daniele Miwa]]
BSGClass201603CovBAdamsActi.jpg|'''Cover B''' Apollo and Starbuck Combo Action Figure Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
BSGClass201603CovCAdamsCost.jpg|'''Cover C''' Cylon Centurion Costume Mask Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
BSGClass201603CovDIncenSanc.jpg|'''Cover D''' Incentive main cover variant.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Sanchez]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Daniele Miwa]]
</gallery>

===Preview Pages===

: ''Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.''

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