Daybreak, Part I - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 18:47, 27 July 2025

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	*Adama and a few others look over pictures taken by the Raptor, explaining that Anders has given them an accurate location of [[The Colony\|the Colony]], but that it sits in orbit of a "naked singularity" (black hole). The only gravitationally stable entry point sits less than one click from the facility, "point-blank range," and that the facility's defenses will naturally be trained on that point. Looking at the pictures, the Admiral declares that they should "get to work".		*Adama and a few others look over pictures taken by the Raptor, explaining that Anders has given them an accurate location of [[The Colony\|the Colony]], but that it sits in orbit of a "naked singularity" (black hole). The only gravitationally stable entry point sits less than one click from the facility, "point-blank range," and that the facility's defenses will naturally be trained on that point. Looking at the pictures, the Admiral declares that they should "get to work".
	*"To be continued..."		*"To be continued..."

			== Music ==

			[[Bear McCreary]] composed the score for this episode as part of what he described as "The Battlestar Galactica Symphony," the nearly 100-minute score to the finale that would span both "Daybreak" episodes.<ref name="daybreak">{{cite web \|url=https://bearmccreary.com/bg4-daybreak-pt-2/ \|title=BG4: "Daybreak, Parts I & II" \|author=Bear McCreary \|date=March 20, 2008 \|access-date=July 26, 2025}}</ref> McCreary took an unusual compositional approach for this episode, scoring the scenes chronologically over sixteen sleepless days rather than tackling the most difficult scenes first as was his typical method.<ref name="daybreak"/>

			=== Thematic Development ===

			The score introduces what McCreary initially called the "Flashback Theme," a lyrical melody that bridges the various character flashbacks on Caprica. This theme was later revealed to function as the [[Earth]] Theme, connecting the Caprica flashbacks to the eventual arrival at Earth in the series finale.<ref name="daybreak"/> The theme is harmonically elegant and beautiful, sharing similarities with "Diaspora Oratorio" from [[Revelations]].<ref name="daybreak"/>

			The Flashback Theme was the only new melodic idea written for the finale, with the rest of the score comprised of variations and developments of familiar themes. In the opening montage, the first four notes of the [[Kara Thrace\|Kara]]/[[Lee Adama\|Lee]] Love Theme are heard when the pigeon appears, serving as a musical clue about the bird's symbolic meaning.<ref name="daybreak"/>

			=== Character Musical Moments ===

			Several established character themes appear prominently throughout the episode:

			* The [[Military Theme]], frequently played by Chris Bleth on bansuri, underscores Adama's flashback scenes and represents his noble military responsibilities<ref name="daybreak"/>
			* The [[Baltar Theme]] appears in ominous refrains during his phone call, with a new arrangement of "Someone to Trust" scoring his vulnerable scene with his father<ref name="daybreak"/>
			* The [[Starbuck Theme]] plays in major mode during Kara's kitchen scene, representing her youth and passion before the trials ahead<ref name="daybreak"/>
			* The [[Roslin Religious Theme]] scores Laura's traumatic fountain scene, building to a full orchestral statement when she steps beneath the waterfall<ref name="daybreak"/>

			=== Production Background ===

			The orchestral fate of the finale was uncertain for many weeks due to budget constraints. When it became clear that the allocated music budget was insufficient for the scope of the episode, the producers and McCreary personally pooled their resources to fund the orchestra. The orchestra heard in the finale was made possible through the combined contributions of [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], [[Jane Espenson]], [[Michael Taylor]], [[Bradley Thompson]], [[David Weddle]], [[Todd Sharp]], Paul M. Leonard, and McCreary himself.<ref name="daybreak"/>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	*Roslin likely feels quite protective of Hera as despite being barely able to walk, she volunteers for the rescue mission (although her love for Adama likely also played a part in her decision).		*Roslin likely feels quite protective of Hera as despite being barely able to walk, she volunteers for the rescue mission (although her love for Adama likely also played a part in her decision).
	*Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.		*Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.
	*Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done ~~anything for purely~~ selfless ~~motivations~~ with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.		*Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done a selfless thing in his life with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.
	** If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfill the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica-Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.		** If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfill the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica-Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.
	** Baltar's Virtual Six has told him many times that he is supposed to be Hera's guardian and "father". It seems incongruous with his destiny for him not to join a mission to rescue Hera.		** Baltar's Virtual Six has told him many times that he is supposed to be Hera's guardian and "father". It seems incongruous with his destiny for him not to join a mission to rescue Hera.
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	*''In his podcast for [[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]], [[Ronald D. Moore]] stated that there will be no independent podcast for Daybreak Part I. Instead a single podcast would be made for all three hours including the two hour series finale [[Daybreak, Part II]] and posted at the scifi.com site.'' [http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/downloads/podcast.php] (00':30")		*''In his podcast for [[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]], [[Ronald D. Moore]] stated that there will be no independent podcast for Daybreak Part I. Instead a single podcast would be made for all three hours including the two hour series finale [[Daybreak, Part II]] and posted at the scifi.com site.'' [http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/downloads/podcast.php] (00':30")
	* ''RDM reflects on the finale 10 years later, particularly in the wake of the online kerfuffle over the ''[[w:Game of Thrones (TV series)\|Game of Thrones]]'' finale:''		* ''RDM reflects on the finale 10 years later, particularly in the wake of the online kerfuffle over the ''[[w:Game of Thrones (TV series)\|Game of Thrones]]'' finale:''
	*: Yeah, I ~~don’t~~ know what it is about genre. You could say that [science fiction and fantasy] genre fandom is the biggest fandom, and maybe ~~that’s~~ the root of a lot of it. ~~I’m~~ not sure what the fandom is for ''[[w:Law and Order\|Law and Order]]'' or ''[[w:NCIS\|NCIS]]''. ~~I’m~~ sure there is one, but for genre ~~it’s~~ definitely something people care about so passionately, and ~~it’s~~ very personal. You go to conventions, or you go to fan gatherings, and people really love these characters from all these shows. And they take it very personally, they see themselves in it. They have their fantasies, their wish-fulfillments wrapped up in it, and when it goes sideways for them, and it goes to places that upset them, they take it very, very personally, and they get very passionate about it.		*: Yeah, I don't know what it is about genre. You could say that [science fiction and fantasy] genre fandom is the biggest fandom, and maybe that's the root of a lot of it. I'm not sure what the fandom is for ''[[w:Law and Order\|Law and Order]]'' or ''[[w:NCIS\|NCIS]]''. I'm sure there is one, but for genre it's definitely something people care about so passionately, and it's very personal. You go to conventions, or you go to fan gatherings, and people really love these characters from all these shows. And they take it very personally, they see themselves in it. They have their fantasies, their wish-fulfillments wrapped up in it, and when it goes sideways for them, and it goes to places that upset them, they take it very, very personally, and they get very passionate about it.
	*: In fandom, there are some people who express their love through hate. When [[MemoryAlpha:Ronald D. Moore\|I was at ''Star Trek'']], I remember being online, in the early days, like [[w:AOL\|AOL]], and there was a fan who was writing a review of one of the episodes I had written. It started off by saying, ~~“I’ve~~ watched this episode three times, and it gets worse every time I watch it.~~” I’m~~ like, OK! You are a fan, and you love this, but you express it through this angsty rage. And that too is part of being a ~~fan—“I~~ hate ''[[w:Star Wars\|Star Wars]]'' and ~~I’ve~~ seen them all 12 times!~~” That’s~~ just part of your particular psychology, and probably ~~you’re~~ expressing your devotion to this piece.<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://slate.com/culture/2019/05/game-of-thrones-finale-backlash-battlestar-galactica-showrunner-interview.htm\|title=Slate.com: ''What ~~It’s~~ Like to Write a Finale Your Fans Hate'' \|date=22 May 2019\|accessdate=22 May 2019\|last=Adams\|first=Sam\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		*: In fandom, there are some people who express their love through hate. When [[MemoryAlpha:Ronald D. Moore\|I was at ''Star Trek'']], I remember being online, in the early days, like [[w:AOL\|AOL]], and there was a fan who was writing a review of one of the episodes I had written. It started off by saying, "I've watched this episode three times, and it gets worse every time I watch it." I'm like, OK! You are a fan, and you love this, but you express it through this angsty rage. And that too is part of being a fan—"I hate ''[[w:Star Wars\|Star Wars]]'' and I've seen them all 12 times!" That's just part of your particular psychology, and probably you're expressing your devotion to this piece.<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://slate.com/culture/2019/05/game-of-thrones-finale-backlash-battlestar-galactica-showrunner-interview.htm\|title=Slate.com: ''What It's Like to Write a Finale Your Fans Hate'' \|date=22 May 2019\|accessdate=22 May 2019\|last=Adams\|first=Sam\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
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	* ''[[Head Six]] to [[Gaius Baltar]]:''		* ''[[Head Six]] to [[Gaius Baltar]]:''
	: ~~She’s~~ right, Gaius. The end times are approaching. ~~Humanity’s~~ final chapters are about to be written. And you - you will be its author.		: She's right, Gaius. The end times are approaching. Humanity's final chapters are about to be written. And you - you will be its author.

	* ''[[Margaret Edmondson\|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] and [[Hamish McCall\|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]] on a recon mission to find [[The Colony]]:''		* ''[[Margaret Edmondson\|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] and [[Hamish McCall\|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]] on a recon mission to find [[The Colony]]:''

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

2025-06-30T18:14:57Z

Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

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	*Across the city, Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] speaks with [[Caprica-Six]] in a limo, talking briefly about having things done for you as opposed to being independent. Baltar and Caprica-Six begin fooling around in the limo, when a call comes through. Baltar is immediately shaken. He apologizes and asks the other person to wait for him. The other person sounds ready to leave, but Baltar tells the person on the other end to wait for him, or he will sue for abandonment.		*Across the city, Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] speaks with [[Caprica-Six]] in a limo, talking briefly about having things done for you as opposed to being independent. Baltar and Caprica-Six begin fooling around in the limo, when a call comes through. Baltar is immediately shaken. He apologizes and asks the other person to wait for him. The other person sounds ready to leave, but Baltar tells the person on the other end to wait for him, or he will sue for abandonment.
	*[[Laura Roslin]] sees out the last guest from her sister's baby shower. Laura and her two younger sisters sit on the couch, celebrating and laughing together.		*[[Laura Roslin]] sees out the last guest from her sister's baby shower. Laura and her two younger sisters sit on the couch, celebrating and laughing together.
	*In an apartment kitchen, ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ contemplates something and prepares food when the doorbell rings. Kara is surprised, saying they're early, and greets {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} at the door, carrying flowers. Kara invites him in and calls for Zak. [[Zak Adama]] comes out, greets his brother, and introduces Kara as his girlfriend.		*In an apartment kitchen, {{callsign\|Starbuck}} contemplates something and prepares food when the doorbell rings. Kara is surprised, saying they're early, and greets {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} at the door, carrying flowers. Kara invites him in and calls for Zak. [[Zak Adama]] comes out, greets his brother, and introduces Kara as his girlfriend.
	*Baltar pleads with Nurse Barbara to stay with his father [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]] at his apartment, after she is stabbed with a steak knife, but she refuses and leaves. Caprica-Six walks in, despite Baltar's instructions to stay in the car. Baltar starts berating his father over the fact that he's driven away three nurses, at great cost to him, while his father starts talking about Baltar's past. Baltar starts yelling and hitting his father, demanding that he shut up. Baltar then sends Caprica-Six away, saying he will be spending the rest of the evening with his father.		*Baltar pleads with Nurse Barbara to stay with his father [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]] at his apartment, after she is stabbed with a steak knife, but she refuses and leaves. Caprica-Six walks in, despite Baltar's instructions to stay in the car. Baltar starts berating his father over the fact that he's driven away three nurses, at great cost to him, while his father starts talking about Baltar's past. Baltar starts yelling and hitting his father, demanding that he shut up. Baltar then sends Caprica-Six away, saying he will be spending the rest of the evening with his father.
	*At her apartment, Laura Roslin is informed by two [[Caprica City Police]] officers that the previous night, her father and sisters died in a car accident. The other driver survived, and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Roslin, upset, calmly asks the officers to leave. She stands in her apartment, alone, thinking, and then walks to a park in her nightgown. She rests her feet in the fountain, and then wades in the water, and rests on a nearby rock, letting the splashing water wash over her. The drops of water falling into the pond match what was seen in the earlier montage.		*At her apartment, Laura Roslin is informed by two [[Caprica City Police]] officers that the previous night, her father and sisters died in a car accident. The other driver survived, and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Roslin, upset, calmly asks the officers to leave. She stands in her apartment, alone, thinking, and then walks to a park in her nightgown. She rests her feet in the fountain, and then wades in the water, and rests on a nearby rock, letting the splashing water wash over her. The drops of water falling into the pond match what was seen in the earlier montage.
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	:'''William Adama:''' ''(moving to help her)'' Never crossed my mind, Madame President.		:'''William Adama:''' ''(moving to help her)'' Never crossed my mind, Madame President.

	* ''[[Samuel Anders]]{{'}} [[Hybrid]]-speak after being powered on to speak with ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ and William Adama:''		* ''[[Samuel Anders]]{{'}} [[Hybrid]]-speak after being powered on to speak with {{callsign\|Starbuck}} and William Adama:''
	: Spins and turns, angles and curves. The shape of dreams, half remembered. Slip the surly bonds of earth and touch the face of perfection - a perfect face, perfect lace. Find [[Earth (RDM)\|the perfect world]] for the end of Kara Thrace. End of line.		: Spins and turns, angles and curves. The shape of dreams, half remembered. Slip the surly bonds of earth and touch the face of perfection - a perfect face, perfect lace. Find [[Earth (RDM)\|the perfect world]] for the end of Kara Thrace. End of line.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Lee Adama" to "{{callsign|Lee Adama}}"

2025-02-08T16:19:38Z

Text replacement - "Lee Adama" to "{{callsign|Lee Adama}}"

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	*Across the city, Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] speaks with [[Caprica-Six]] in a limo, talking briefly about having things done for you as opposed to being independent. Baltar and Caprica-Six begin fooling around in the limo, when a call comes through. Baltar is immediately shaken. He apologizes and asks the other person to wait for him. The other person sounds ready to leave, but Baltar tells the person on the other end to wait for him, or he will sue for abandonment.		*Across the city, Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] speaks with [[Caprica-Six]] in a limo, talking briefly about having things done for you as opposed to being independent. Baltar and Caprica-Six begin fooling around in the limo, when a call comes through. Baltar is immediately shaken. He apologizes and asks the other person to wait for him. The other person sounds ready to leave, but Baltar tells the person on the other end to wait for him, or he will sue for abandonment.
	*[[Laura Roslin]] sees out the last guest from her sister's baby shower. Laura and her two younger sisters sit on the couch, celebrating and laughing together.		*[[Laura Roslin]] sees out the last guest from her sister's baby shower. Laura and her two younger sisters sit on the couch, celebrating and laughing together.
	*In an apartment kitchen, [[Kara Thrace]] contemplates something and prepares food when the doorbell rings. Kara is surprised, saying they're early, and greets [[Lee Adama]] at the door, carrying flowers. Kara invites him in and calls for Zak. [[Zak Adama]] comes out, greets his brother, and introduces Kara as his girlfriend.		*In an apartment kitchen, [[Kara Thrace]] contemplates something and prepares food when the doorbell rings. Kara is surprised, saying they're early, and greets {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} at the door, carrying flowers. Kara invites him in and calls for Zak. [[Zak Adama]] comes out, greets his brother, and introduces Kara as his girlfriend.
	*Baltar pleads with Nurse Barbara to stay with his father [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]] at his apartment, after she is stabbed with a steak knife, but she refuses and leaves. Caprica-Six walks in, despite Baltar's instructions to stay in the car. Baltar starts berating his father over the fact that he's driven away three nurses, at great cost to him, while his father starts talking about Baltar's past. Baltar starts yelling and hitting his father, demanding that he shut up. Baltar then sends Caprica-Six away, saying he will be spending the rest of the evening with his father.		*Baltar pleads with Nurse Barbara to stay with his father [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]] at his apartment, after she is stabbed with a steak knife, but she refuses and leaves. Caprica-Six walks in, despite Baltar's instructions to stay in the car. Baltar starts berating his father over the fact that he's driven away three nurses, at great cost to him, while his father starts talking about Baltar's past. Baltar starts yelling and hitting his father, demanding that he shut up. Baltar then sends Caprica-Six away, saying he will be spending the rest of the evening with his father.
	*At her apartment, Laura Roslin is informed by two [[Caprica City Police]] officers that the previous night, her father and sisters died in a car accident. The other driver survived, and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Roslin, upset, calmly asks the officers to leave. She stands in her apartment, alone, thinking, and then walks to a park in her nightgown. She rests her feet in the fountain, and then wades in the water, and rests on a nearby rock, letting the splashing water wash over her. The drops of water falling into the pond match what was seen in the earlier montage.		*At her apartment, Laura Roslin is informed by two [[Caprica City Police]] officers that the previous night, her father and sisters died in a car accident. The other driver survived, and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Roslin, upset, calmly asks the officers to leave. She stands in her apartment, alone, thinking, and then walks to a park in her nightgown. She rests her feet in the fountain, and then wades in the water, and rests on a nearby rock, letting the splashing water wash over her. The drops of water falling into the pond match what was seen in the earlier montage.

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	* [[Sherri Flemmer]] as [[Ready Room Pilot Behind Racetrack and Skulls\|Raptor Pilot]] (uncredited)		* [[Sherri Flemmer]] as [[Ready Room Pilot Behind Racetrack and Skulls\|Raptor Pilot]] (uncredited)
	* Uncredited as Officer [[Shawn (officer)\|Shawn]]		* Uncredited as Officer [[Shawn (officer)\|Shawn]]
			*[[Anita T]] as [[Cozy Cultist 1\|Baltar Cultist]] (uncredited)

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	* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2		* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
	* [[Leo Li Chiang]] as the [[tattooed pilot]] (uncredited)		* [[Leo Li Chiang]] as the [[tattooed pilot]] (uncredited)
			* [[Sherri Flemmer]] as [[Ready Room Pilot Behind Racetrack and Skulls\|Raptor Pilot]] (uncredited)
	* Uncredited as Officer [[Shawn (officer)\|Shawn]]		* Uncredited as Officer [[Shawn (officer)\|Shawn]]

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	* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]		* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]
	* [[Stefanie Samuels]] as Officer [[Stephanie]]		* [[Stefanie Samuels]] as Officer [[Stephanie]]
	* [[Richard Jollymore]] as Marine #1		* [[Richard Jollymore]] as [[Marine Escort 1\|Marine #1]]
	* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2		* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
	* [[Leo Li Chiang]] as the [[tattooed pilot]] (uncredited)		* [[Leo Li Chiang]] as the [[tattooed pilot]] (uncredited)

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Helo" to "{{callsign|Helo}}"

2024-12-30T23:37:18Z

Text replacement - "Helo" to "{{callsign|Helo}}"

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	*In [[Sam Anders\|Anders']] room, [[Kara Thrace\|Kara]] sits with him, contemplating the notes she got from Hera {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}. With equations and notes, Kara continues to ponder.		*In [[Sam Anders\|Anders']] room, [[Kara Thrace\|Kara]] sits with him, contemplating the notes she got from Hera {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}. With equations and notes, Kara continues to ponder.
	*In the [[CIC]], Lt. [[Hoshi]] cleans up a spill, while Tigh announces that the Admiral will fly out the last Viper personally. He orders that the deck gang keep one launch tube intact and ready for remote activation. Tigh comments on Hoshi's inability to clean up the spill, saying "you won't make Admiral like that."		*In the [[CIC]], Lt. [[Hoshi]] cleans up a spill, while Tigh announces that the Admiral will fly out the last Viper personally. He orders that the deck gang keep one launch tube intact and ready for remote activation. Tigh comments on Hoshi's inability to clean up the spill, saying "you won't make Admiral like that."
	*In the brig, ~~[[Karl Agathon~~\|Helo]] and an imprisoned [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] argue over the uniqueness of the Eights. Helo points out that Tyrol's relationship with Boomer, much like his with Athena's, are unique. Tyrol scoffs, calling himself a "frakkin' idiot" for not realizing that they're just machines, not people. The Eights are all the same "...because [[Final Five\|''we'']] made them the same." Tyrol says that they can't be trusted, at which point, Helo ends the conversation abruptly.		*In the brig, {{callsign\|Helo}} and an imprisoned [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] argue over the uniqueness of the Eights. Helo points out that Tyrol's relationship with Boomer, much like his with Athena's, are unique. Tyrol scoffs, calling himself a "frakkin' idiot" for not realizing that they're just machines, not people. The Eights are all the same "...because [[Final Five\|''we'']] made them the same." Tyrol says that they can't be trusted, at which point, Helo ends the conversation abruptly.

	'''In Caprica City'''		'''In Caprica City'''

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Caprica Six" to "Caprica-Six"

2024-02-20T22:09:46Z

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	'''Aboard [[Galactica\|''Galactica'']]'''		'''Aboard [[Galactica\|''Galactica'']]'''
	*An IV drip, overlooking Laura Roslin resting in Sickbay.		*An IV drip, overlooking Laura Roslin resting in Sickbay.
	*In the Hangar Bay, Lee Adama complains about the amount of materials the ship captains want from ''Galactica''. Lee signs a number of documents (and also sends some back for revision), when a deckhand argues over the fact that the magnetic accelerators are being stripped. While Lee points out that they can be used as autoloaders for the civilian ships, the deckhand says that "it's like tearing the old girl's heart out", as it's used in launching Vipers. Lee compromises that the accelerators will be last thing they remove from ''Galactica'', then they'll "turn out the lights, and let the old girl die in peace."		*In the Hangar Bay, Lee Adama complains about the amount of materials the ship captains want from ''Galactica''. Lee signs a number of documents (and also sends some back for revision), when a deckhand argues over the fact that the magnetic accelerators are being stripped. While Lee points out that they can be used as autoloaders for the civilian ships, the deckhand says that "it's like tearing the old girl's heart out," as it's used in launching Vipers. Lee compromises that the accelerators will be last thing they remove from ''Galactica'', then they'll "turn out the lights, and let the old girl die in peace."

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	=== Act 3 ===		=== Act 3 ===
	'''Aboard [[Galactica\|''Galactica'']]'''		'''Aboard [[Galactica\|''Galactica'']]'''
	*[[William Adama\|Admiral Adama]] helps [[Hotdog]] (with child in tow) with some pictures that fell while they crossed paths. Hotdog says that he grabbed photos of pilots from the [[Memorial hallway]] to ensure they weren't "left behind", but mentions there are a lot of photos still on the walls. Adama glances at the photos, stopping at one of [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]] kissing [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] on the head. Adama then walks quickly out of the area, pauses, then walks back and takes the photo off the wall.		*[[William Adama\|Admiral Adama]] helps [[Hotdog]] (with child in tow) with some pictures that fell while they crossed paths. Hotdog says that he grabbed photos of pilots from the [[Memorial hallway]] to ensure they weren't "left behind," but mentions there are a lot of photos still on the walls. Adama glances at the photos, stopping at one of [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]] kissing [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] on the head. Adama then walks quickly out of the area, pauses, then walks back and takes the photo off the wall.
	*On the Hangar Deck, Baltar pleads Lee Adama to listen to a proposal asking for representation within the new government. Despite Baltar's claims that it will be for thousands of people, Lee is dubious of Baltar's motives as he outed Kara's secret. Baltar contends that Lee is letting his feelings for Kara cloud the possibility of genuine conversation. Lee allows him five minutes to state his case and walks away, with Baltar quickly following.		*On the Hangar Deck, Baltar pleads Lee Adama to listen to a proposal asking for representation within the new government. Despite Baltar's claims that it will be for thousands of people, Lee is dubious of Baltar's motives as he outed Kara's secret. Baltar contends that Lee is letting his feelings for Kara cloud the possibility of genuine conversation. Lee allows him five minutes to state his case and walks away, with Baltar quickly following.
	*Admiral Adama looks over Kara's notes regarding the musical notes inside Anders' room. Kara admits she's reaching, looking for patterns and inspirations by assigning numbers to the notes, but is still unsure. Adama asks Kara about Baltar's declaration, which she confirms, and explains how she discovered and burned her remains on Earth. Kara is unsure of what she is, but Adama is sure that he thinks of her as a "daughter", and tells her not to forget it. Adama wants to ask Anders a question, to which Kara plugs him in. Anders shows signs of movement from his hands as power can be heard. Once powered up, Anders begins to speak in riddles, particularly about Kara. Kara dismisses the statements, and gives Adama the OK to ask his question. Adama decides to have Kara ask the question instead, although the actual question is not heard as the act ends.		*Admiral Adama looks over Kara's notes regarding the musical notes inside Anders' room. Kara admits she's reaching, looking for patterns and inspirations by assigning numbers to the notes, but is still unsure. Adama asks Kara about Baltar's declaration, which she confirms, and explains how she discovered and burned her remains on Earth. Kara is unsure of what she is, but Adama is sure that he thinks of her as a "daughter," and tells her not to forget it. Adama wants to ask Anders a question, to which Kara plugs him in. Anders shows signs of movement from his hands as power can be heard. Once powered up, Anders begins to speak in riddles, particularly about Kara. Kara dismisses the statements, and gives Adama the OK to ask his question. Adama decides to have Kara ask the question instead, although the actual question is not heard as the act ends.

	'''In Caprica City'''		'''In Caprica City'''
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	*One of the shots in the opening sequence is of a sun rising over a blue planet: daybreak. The theme may symbolize an end to the fleet's long four years of gloom and darkness.		*One of the shots in the opening sequence is of a sun rising over a blue planet: daybreak. The theme may symbolize an end to the fleet's long four years of gloom and darkness.
	**Despite the similarities, the sun and the stars are in the wrong position for this to be our Earth. More than likely, the planet being depicted is Caprica. Especially when the sequence is taken as a whole: The Galaxy, Sun rise over a planet, In orbit over the planet, then a helicopter like fly over of Caprica City heavily implies that was Caprica as the planet we saw.		**Despite the similarities, the sun and the stars are in the wrong position for this to be our Earth. More than likely, the planet being depicted is Caprica. Especially when the sequence is taken as a whole: The Galaxy, Sun rise over a planet, In orbit over the planet, then a helicopter like fly over of Caprica City heavily implies that was Caprica as the planet we saw.
	**There is additional evidence that the planet is Caprica. In "[[The Plan]]", the identical shot of a planet (with identical lens flare) is followed immediately by a shot identified as Caprica City.		**There is additional evidence that the planet is Caprica. In "[[The Plan]]," the identical shot of a planet (with identical lens flare) is followed immediately by a shot identified as Caprica City.
	*Hera is drawing "dots", as Cavil calls them, on the Colony. These are much more numerous than the simple line that she gave Starbuck, its at least a full page long. It seems to be an entire musical score. However, not knowing that they are music notes, Cavil doesn't see this.		*Hera is drawing "dots," as Cavil calls them, on the Colony. These are much more numerous than the simple line that she gave Starbuck, its at least a full page long. It seems to be an entire musical score. However, not knowing that they are music notes, Cavil doesn't see this.
	*Someone left a picture of Athena about to kiss Hera on the head on the now abandoned memorial wall. It may have been Athena herself, who has given up on Hera's survival.		*Someone left a picture of Athena about to kiss Hera on the head on the now abandoned memorial wall. It may have been Athena herself, who has given up on Hera's survival.
	* Baltar's reaction to Lee's accusation that he has never done a selfless thing in his life shows how much the character of Baltar has grown, especially in the Fourth Season. Previously, whenever someone called Baltar's motives or attributes (especially his loyalty) into question, he reacted very passionately, and angrily, to defend himself (and often led to him being coaxed into doing what Virtual Six wanted, to the detriment of the humans in the fleet). On this occasion, however, Baltar not only does not even attempt to defend himself, he resignedly admits that he wouldn't trust him either (tacitly admitting both that Lee is correct in his assertion and that his self-serving actions have been extremely detrimental in the past). This change in attitude visibly surprises Lee who seems quite taken aback and appears to momentarily contemplate talking to Baltar again when he returns to the Hangar Deck.		* Baltar's reaction to Lee's accusation that he has never done a selfless thing in his life shows how much the character of Baltar has grown, especially in the Fourth Season. Previously, whenever someone called Baltar's motives or attributes (especially his loyalty) into question, he reacted very passionately, and angrily, to defend himself (and often led to him being coaxed into doing what Virtual Six wanted, to the detriment of the humans in the fleet). On this occasion, however, Baltar not only does not even attempt to defend himself, he resignedly admits that he wouldn't trust him either (tacitly admitting both that Lee is correct in his assertion and that his self-serving actions have been extremely detrimental in the past). This change in attitude visibly surprises Lee who seems quite taken aback and appears to momentarily contemplate talking to Baltar again when he returns to the Hangar Deck.
	* Adama's decision to rescue Hera was prompted by Costanza's remarks about saving the photos of his fallen comrades because he didn't want to leave them behind. It should not then be surprising to see that Costanza was one of the first pilots (not counting Lee Adama) to cross the line and join in the potential suicide mission with Adama.		* Adama's decision to rescue Hera was prompted by Costanza's remarks about saving the photos of his fallen comrades because he didn't want to leave them behind. It should not then be surprising to see that Costanza was one of the first pilots (not counting Lee Adama) to cross the line and join in the potential suicide mission with Adama.
	* Anders' flashback of his life before the War contains an interesting aspect of Anders not seen before. Though he was implanted with memories of being a "jock", when he candidly spoke to the sports reporter, he revealed a more intellectual and artistic side of himself. This may be a hint of his former personality (a scientist and musician) before Cavil blocked his memories.		* Anders' flashback of his life before the War contains an interesting aspect of Anders not seen before. Though he was implanted with memories of being a "jock," when he candidly spoke to the sports reporter, he revealed a more intellectual and artistic side of himself. This may be a hint of his former personality (a scientist and musician) before Cavil blocked his memories.
	* In a humorous side commentary, Skulls points out that many of the dangerous or lethal Raptor missions are usually given to him and Racetrack. Historically, this has been true as the duo have been pivotal for discoveries such as New Caprica, receiving the first message from the Resistance, discovering that the Cylons were tracking the fleet to the Nebula and propulsion problems (exploding engine) due to contaminated jet fuel.		* In a humorous side commentary, Skulls points out that many of the dangerous or lethal Raptor missions are usually given to him and Racetrack. Historically, this has been true as the duo have been pivotal for discoveries such as New Caprica, receiving the first message from the Resistance, discovering that the Cylons were tracking the fleet to the Nebula and propulsion problems (exploding engine) due to contaminated jet fuel.
	* Skulls' comment of, "The more things change the more they stay the same." is a different twist of quoting the Pythian Prophecy that "All this has happened before, and all this will happen again." The phrase is a common proverb in English, indicating that surface changes only serve to reveal enduring underlying constants. It is derived from a French epigram by novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." The phrase was used as the last line in another Ron Moore production; "What You Leave Behind", the final episode of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''.		* Skulls' comment of, "The more things change the more they stay the same." is a different twist of quoting the Pythian Prophecy that "All this has happened before, and all this will happen again." The phrase is a common proverb in English, indicating that surface changes only serve to reveal enduring underlying constants. It is derived from a French epigram by novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." The phrase was used as the last line in another Ron Moore production; "What You Leave Behind," the final episode of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''.

	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

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	* Baltar's father appears for the first time. Baltar's accent is confirmed to be an affectation, as previously revealed in "[[Dirty Hands]]".		* Baltar's father appears for the first time. Baltar's accent is confirmed to be an affectation, as previously revealed in "[[Dirty Hands]]".
	*A couple of years before the Fall it seems that Lee Adama liked to get drunk and carouse. This is in stark contrast post-Fall to his sober and controlled demeanor who looked on with disdain over Kara's, Colonel Tigh's and even his own father's drinking problems.		*A couple of years before the Fall it seems that Lee Adama liked to get drunk and carouse. This is in stark contrast post-Fall to his sober and controlled demeanor who looked on with disdain over Kara's, Colonel Tigh's and even his own father's drinking problems.
	* Baltar specifically told [[Caprica Six]] he forgot her name, albeit it was possible that he had yet to learn it, despite having a relationship with her.		* Baltar specifically told [[Caprica-Six]] he forgot her name, albeit it was possible that he had yet to learn it, despite having a relationship with her.
	* Cultural oddity: keep an eye on the rear window of Baltar's limo for a recognizable Vancouver, B.C. street sign.		* Cultural oddity: keep an eye on the rear window of Baltar's limo for a recognizable Vancouver, B.C. street sign.
	* After several episodes leaving the facts open to speculation, it is confirmed that ''Galactica'' pilots that took part in the mutiny, such as {{callsign\|Racetrack}}, were incarcerated and not executed. Ronald D. Moore had previously said that Racetrack, [[Skulls]] and other mutiny participants were confined on the prison ship ''[[Astral Queen]]'' in his podcast for "[[Deadlock]]". Also confirmed [[Galen Tyrol]] was imprisoned for his role in unwittingly helping Boomer to escape with Hera (a scene indicating this was filmed for "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]" but cut from the televised version).		* After several episodes leaving the facts open to speculation, it is confirmed that ''Galactica'' pilots that took part in the mutiny, such as {{callsign\|Racetrack}}, were incarcerated and not executed. Ronald D. Moore had previously said that Racetrack, [[Skulls]] and other mutiny participants were confined on the prison ship ''[[Astral Queen]]'' in his podcast for "[[Deadlock]]". Also confirmed [[Galen Tyrol]] was imprisoned for his role in unwittingly helping Boomer to escape with Hera (a scene indicating this was filmed for "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]" but cut from the televised version).
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	*As [[Hybrid]] [[Samuel Anders\|Anders]] recites his seemingly random phrases to a listening Admiral Adama and Captain Thrace he says "Slip the surly bonds of Earth and touch the face of perfection" This is a variation of a quote by [[Wikipedia:John Gillespie Magee, Jr\|John Gillespie Magee, Jr.]] in his 1941 poem [[Wikipedia: High Flight\|High Flight]]: "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/highflig.htm] The poem goes on and concludes with "Put out my hand and touched the face of God." This was quoted by Ronald Reagan much closer to Anders' rendition on January 28, 1986 when addressing the nation after the Challenger disaster "We will never forget them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God."		*As [[Hybrid]] [[Samuel Anders\|Anders]] recites his seemingly random phrases to a listening Admiral Adama and Captain Thrace he says "Slip the surly bonds of Earth and touch the face of perfection" This is a variation of a quote by [[Wikipedia:John Gillespie Magee, Jr\|John Gillespie Magee, Jr.]] in his 1941 poem [[Wikipedia: High Flight\|High Flight]]: "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/highflig.htm] The poem goes on and concludes with "Put out my hand and touched the face of God." This was quoted by Ronald Reagan much closer to Anders' rendition on January 28, 1986 when addressing the nation after the Challenger disaster "We will never forget them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God."
	*At the end of the episode, Lee Adama wears his old junior officer [[Uniforms (RDM)#Regular uniform\|uniform]] (with light blue piping) sans his [[Military Ranks (RDM)#Insignia\|rank insignia]] or [[Insignia (RDM)#Pilot wings\|pilot wings]].		*At the end of the episode, Lee Adama wears his old junior officer [[Uniforms (RDM)#Regular uniform\|uniform]] (with light blue piping) sans his [[Military Ranks (RDM)#Insignia\|rank insignia]] or [[Insignia (RDM)#Pilot wings\|pilot wings]].
	* The known volunteers for the mission include Laura Roslin, Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, Athena, Helo, Caprica Six, the Final Five, Hoshi, Nurse Ishay, Hot Dog, Racetrack, and Skulls. Doc Cottle initially volunteers for the mission, but stays behind at Adama's request. Although Gaius Baltar does not volunteer, he seems to be highly conflicted with himself.		* The known volunteers for the mission include Laura Roslin, Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, Athena, Helo, Caprica-Six, the Final Five, Hoshi, Nurse Ishay, Hot Dog, Racetrack, and Skulls. Doc Cottle initially volunteers for the mission, but stays behind at Adama's request. Although Gaius Baltar does not volunteer, he seems to be highly conflicted with himself.

	=== Gaffs ===		=== Gaffs ===
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	*Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.		*Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.
	*Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done anything for purely selfless motivations with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.		*Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done anything for purely selfless motivations with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.
	** If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfill the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.		** If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfill the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica-Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.
	** Baltar's Virtual Six has told him many times that he is supposed to be Hera's guardian and "father". It seems incongruous with his destiny for him not to join a mission to rescue Hera.		** Baltar's Virtual Six has told him many times that he is supposed to be Hera's guardian and "father". It seems incongruous with his destiny for him not to join a mission to rescue Hera.
	*It's clear that despite his controversial choices, Adama still commands a great deal of loyalty and respect from the crew. Much of the crew - or at least those that are on the hangar deck at the time - volunteers for the mission. At the very least, Adama has enough people with him to take ''Galactica'' into battle.		*It's clear that despite his controversial choices, Adama still commands a great deal of loyalty and respect from the crew. Much of the crew - or at least those that are on the hangar deck at the time - volunteers for the mission. At the very least, Adama has enough people with him to take ''Galactica'' into battle.
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	**We see the first time Starbuck and Apollo' met, with hints alluding to their future romantic relationship.		**We see the first time Starbuck and Apollo' met, with hints alluding to their future romantic relationship.
	**Roslin deals with the sudden death of her sisters and father by wading into a fountain, which she uses to disguise the tears that she shed for the loss of her family. The gushing water cuts to a shot of her I.V. drip as she lies dying on Galactica.		**Roslin deals with the sudden death of her sisters and father by wading into a fountain, which she uses to disguise the tears that she shed for the loss of her family. The gushing water cuts to a shot of her I.V. drip as she lies dying on Galactica.
	**Baltar and Caprica-Six begin their relationship with an act of compassion on Six's part towards Baltar's father. Baltar's selfishness, a theme raised repeatedly in the episode, is contrasted with Caprica Six's seemingly genuine concern for [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]].		**Baltar and Caprica-Six begin their relationship with an act of compassion on Six's part towards Baltar's father. Baltar's selfishness, a theme raised repeatedly in the episode, is contrasted with Caprica-Six's seemingly genuine concern for [[Julius Baltar\|Julius]].
	*One of the shots in the opening sequence is of a sun rising over a blue planet: daybreak. The theme may symbolize an end to the fleet's long four years of gloom and darkness.		*One of the shots in the opening sequence is of a sun rising over a blue planet: daybreak. The theme may symbolize an end to the fleet's long four years of gloom and darkness.
	**Despite the similarities, the sun and the stars are in the wrong position for this to be our Earth. More than likely, the planet being depicted is Caprica. Especially when the sequence is taken as a whole: The Galaxy, Sun rise over a planet, In orbit over the planet, then a helicopter like fly over of Caprica City heavily implies that was Caprica as the planet we saw.		**Despite the similarities, the sun and the stars are in the wrong position for this to be our Earth. More than likely, the planet being depicted is Caprica. Especially when the sequence is taken as a whole: The Galaxy, Sun rise over a planet, In orbit over the planet, then a helicopter like fly over of Caprica City heavily implies that was Caprica as the planet we saw.