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Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 19:11, 21 December 2025

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 == Noteworthy Dialogue ==
-*''During Roslin's flashbacks:''
+{{Dialogue
-:'''President Richard Adar:''' {{audio|Epiphanies - one of the most interesting things about president.mp3|One of the most interesting things about being President is that you don't have to explain yourself. To anyone.}}
+| context = {{audio|Epiphanies - terminating the pregnancy.mp3|Admiral Adama informs Agathon of Roslin's decision to terminate Sharon's pregnancy.}}
-::*Roslin earlier attributed this saying to Adar in the episode "[[Flesh and Bone]]".
+'''{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}:''' (taken aback) What? Why?
-:'''Secretary Roslin:''' {{audio|Epiphanies - be prepared to fight.mp3|I am on my way to ''Galactica'' to represent this administration. When I return, if you still want my job, be prepared to fight.}}
+'''Adama:''' Doc [[Cottle]] discovered some anomalies in the fetal blood work.
 == Guest stars ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Guest stars */

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Guest stars

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	*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]		*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]
	*[[Georgia Hacche]] as [[Laura Roslin's Nurse\|Nurse]] (uncredited)		*[[Georgia Hacche]] as [[Laura Roslin's Nurse\|Nurse]] (uncredited)
			*[[Paul Ouellette]] as [[Galactica crew member (Paul Ouellette)\|unnamed ''Galactica'' officer]] (uncredited)

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

2025-06-30T18:14:55Z

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

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	* Adama agrees to carry out Roslin's orders, despite Baltar's protests that the child should be studied. Virtual Six urges Baltar to do whatever it takes to save the baby.		* Adama agrees to carry out Roslin's orders, despite Baltar's protests that the child should be studied. Virtual Six urges Baltar to do whatever it takes to save the baby.
	* As expected, both Helo and Sharon react badly to the President's decision.		* As expected, both Helo and Sharon react badly to the President's decision.
	* Captain ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]] are conducting Viper tests. During a test of the Viper's projectile systems, Kat's port gun is destroyed and a piece of it impacts on Thrace's cockpit.		* Captain {{callsign\|Starbuck}} and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]] are conducting Viper tests. During a test of the Viper's projectile systems, Kat's port gun is destroyed and a piece of it impacts on Thrace's cockpit.
	* [[Cally]] and CPO [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] discover that several rounds of ammunition from the damaged Viper are unusually light and fragile. These rounds break and misfire, leaving the projectile lodged in the barrel. When the next round fires, the overpressure destroys the gun. They determine the ammunition has been sabotaged.		* [[Cally]] and CPO [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] discover that several rounds of ammunition from the damaged Viper are unusually light and fragile. These rounds break and misfire, leaving the projectile lodged in the barrel. When the next round fires, the overpressure destroys the gun. They determine the ammunition has been sabotaged.
	* The sabotage investigation quickly leads {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} and Kara Thrace to [[Asha Janik]], one of the recent civilian hirees in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[armory]]. When they apprehend her, she declares her allegiance to an [[Demand Peace\|organization]] claiming to want peace with the Cylons.		* The sabotage investigation quickly leads {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} and Kara Thrace to [[Asha Janik]], one of the recent civilian hirees in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[armory]]. When they apprehend her, she declares her allegiance to an [[Demand Peace\|organization]] claiming to want peace with the Cylons.

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

2025-02-08T16:18:29Z

Text replacement - "Karl Agathon" to "{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}"

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	*{{audio\|Epiphanies - terminating the pregnancy.mp3\|''Admiral Adama informs Agathon of Roslin's decision to terminate Sharon's pregnancy.''}}		*{{audio\|Epiphanies - terminating the pregnancy.mp3\|''Admiral Adama informs Agathon of Roslin's decision to terminate Sharon's pregnancy.''}}
	:'''William Adama:''' There's no easy way to say this. It's about [[Sharon Agathon\|the Cylon]]. The [[Laura Roslin\|President]] has decided that her pregnancy will be terminated.		:'''William Adama:''' There's no easy way to say this. It's about [[Sharon Agathon\|the Cylon]]. The [[Laura Roslin\|President]] has decided that her pregnancy will be terminated.
	:'''[[Karl Agathon]] (taken aback):''' What? Why?		:'''{{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} (taken aback):''' What? Why?
	:'''Adama:''' Doc [[Cottle]] discovered some anomalies in the fetal blood work.		:'''Adama:''' Doc [[Cottle]] discovered some anomalies in the fetal blood work.
	:'''Agathon:''' Isn't that expected?		:'''Agathon:''' Isn't that expected?

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

2025-02-08T16:15:10Z

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

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	* Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]] are conducting Viper tests. During a test of the Viper's projectile systems, Kat's port gun is destroyed and a piece of it impacts on Thrace's cockpit.		* Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]] are conducting Viper tests. During a test of the Viper's projectile systems, Kat's port gun is destroyed and a piece of it impacts on Thrace's cockpit.
	* [[Cally]] and CPO [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] discover that several rounds of ammunition from the damaged Viper are unusually light and fragile. These rounds break and misfire, leaving the projectile lodged in the barrel. When the next round fires, the overpressure destroys the gun. They determine the ammunition has been sabotaged.		* [[Cally]] and CPO [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] discover that several rounds of ammunition from the damaged Viper are unusually light and fragile. These rounds break and misfire, leaving the projectile lodged in the barrel. When the next round fires, the overpressure destroys the gun. They determine the ammunition has been sabotaged.
	* The sabotage investigation quickly leads [[Lee Adama]] and Kara Thrace to [[Asha Janik]], one of the recent civilian hirees in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[armory]]. When they apprehend her, she declares her allegiance to an [[Demand Peace\|organization]] claiming to want peace with the Cylons.		* The sabotage investigation quickly leads {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} and Kara Thrace to [[Asha Janik]], one of the recent civilian hirees in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[armory]]. When they apprehend her, she declares her allegiance to an [[Demand Peace\|organization]] claiming to want peace with the Cylons.
	* The new peace movement, led by [[Royan Jahee]], gains momentum as the civilian population begins to realize that victory against the Cylons is impossible and questions the Fleet's 'attack-and-retreat' tactics.		* The new peace movement, led by [[Royan Jahee]], gains momentum as the civilian population begins to realize that victory against the Cylons is impossible and questions the Fleet's 'attack-and-retreat' tactics.
	* In an effort to stop the movement, Adama has Jahee arrested and thrown in the brig.		* In an effort to stop the movement, Adama has Jahee arrested and thrown in the brig.
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	=== Post-''Pegasus'' ===		=== Post-''Pegasus'' ===

	* [[Lee Adama]] is once again a Captain, and has been reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} CAG. His authority apparently extends to the ''[[Pegasus (TRS)\|Pegasus]]'' squadrons as well. This is consistent with [[Cole Taylor]]'s authority over ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} air wing, when ''Pegasus'' was the flagship.		* {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} is once again a Captain, and has been reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} CAG. His authority apparently extends to the ''[[Pegasus (TRS)\|Pegasus]]'' squadrons as well. This is consistent with [[Cole Taylor]]'s authority over ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} air wing, when ''Pegasus'' was the flagship.
	* ''Pegasus'' is barely featured in this episode, and none of her crew or interior locations are seen, except in the pre-episode recap.		* ''Pegasus'' is barely featured in this episode, and none of her crew or interior locations are seen, except in the pre-episode recap.
	* Admiral Adama continues to wear his commander's [[Uniforms (RDM)\|uniform]] with new admiral's rank insignia at his collar.		* Admiral Adama continues to wear his commander's [[Uniforms (RDM)\|uniform]] with new admiral's rank insignia at his collar.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Guest stars */

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Guest stars

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	*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]		*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]
	*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]		*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]
	*[[Georgia Hacche]] as [[Laura Roslin's Nurse\|Nurse]]		*[[Georgia Hacche]] as [[Laura Roslin's Nurse\|Nurse]] (uncredited)

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Notes */ tweaks, +Georgia's appearances

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* This episode is part of the [[Season two timeline discontinuity]].		=== Production ===
	*In the podcast, [[Ron Moore]] stated that a longer, more detailed explanation of the curing of Roslin's cancer using fetal hybrid blood was filmed - explaining that it was the fetal blood stem cells from the baby that were the actual cure - but Moore was afraid that this would be seen as [[technobabble]] and criticized by fans, so it was edited down to a truncated version. Ironically, this resulted in widespread ~~complaint~~ in critic reviews and fan message boards that there was ''too little'' explanation in the final version, and uses made up science in favor of real one.		* This episode is part of the [[Season two timeline discontinuity]].
	* [[Lee Adama]] is once again a Captain, and has been reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} CAG. His authority apparently extends to the ''Pegasus'' squadrons as well. This is consistent with [[Cole Taylor]]'s authority over ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} air wing, when ''Pegasus'' was the flagship.		*In [[Podcast:Epiphanies\|the podcast]], [[Ron Moore]] stated that a longer, more detailed explanation of the curing of Roslin's cancer using [[Hera Agathon\|fetal hybrid blood]] was filmed - explaining that it was the fetal blood stem cells from the baby that were the actual cure - but Moore was afraid that this would be seen as [[technobabble]] and criticized by fans, so it was edited down to a truncated version. Ironically, this resulted in widespread complaints in critic reviews and fan message boards that there was ''too little'' explanation in the final version, and uses made up science in favor of real one.
			*The [[Media:Radiation Symbol.jpg\|radiation symbol]] used by the Colonials is different from the one used in reality, but is still easily recognizable.
			*This episode, which contains the issue of abortion, was first aired on January 20th, 2 days before the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court [[Wikipedia:Roe v. Wade\|Roe v. Wade]] decision of 1973.
			**The issue of abortion is not, however, directly addressed—very few, if any, real-life abortions happen because of the national security implications.
			*The file photograph of Number Six is of [[Shelly Godfrey]], seen in the episode "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]".

			=== Pre-Fall ===

			* Roslin was in an intimate relationship with President [[Richard Adar\|Adar]].
			* Roslin now recalls witnessing [[Gaius Baltar]]'s affair with a copy of [[Number Six]] on Caprica, prior to the attack.

			=== Post-''Pegasus'' ===

			* [[Lee Adama]] is once again a Captain, and has been reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} CAG. His authority apparently extends to the ''[[Pegasus (TRS)\|Pegasus]]'' squadrons as well. This is consistent with [[Cole Taylor]]'s authority over ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} air wing, when ''Pegasus'' was the flagship.
			* ''Pegasus'' is barely featured in this episode, and none of her crew or interior locations are seen, except in the pre-episode recap.
			* Admiral Adama continues to wear his commander's [[Uniforms (RDM)\|uniform]] with new admiral's rank insignia at his collar.

			=== Cylon Sympathizers ===
	* [[Gina Inviere]] has joined the Cylon sympathizers. The other members of the resistance are apparently unaware she is a [[Cylon agent]].		* [[Gina Inviere]] has joined the Cylon sympathizers. The other members of the resistance are apparently unaware she is a [[Cylon agent]].
	* Roslin was in an intimate relationship with President Adar.
	*Roslin now recalls witnessing [[Gaius Baltar]]'s affair with a copy of [[Number Six]] on Caprica, prior to the attack.
	* The [[Media:Radiation Symbol.jpg\|radiation symbol]] used by the Colonials is different from the one used in reality, but is still easily recognizable.
	*''Galactica'' has been recruiting civilians to handle "grunt work" on the hangar deck.		*''Galactica'' has been recruiting civilians to handle "grunt work" on the hangar deck.
	*Baltar was aware of the [[Demand Peace]] movement prior to this episode.		*Baltar was aware of the [[Demand Peace]] movement prior to this episode.
	*At least three bodies can be seen being vented into space after the explosion aboard ''[[Daru Mozu]]''.		*At least three bodies can be seen being vented into space after the explosion aboard ''[[Daru Mozu]]''.
	*The file photograph of Number Six is of [[Shelly Godfrey]], seen in the episode "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]".
	* The nuclear device Dr. Baltar gives the resistance is the same one he was given to create his [[Cylon detector]] in "[[Bastille Day]]".		* The nuclear device Dr. Baltar gives the resistance is the same one he was given to create his [[Cylon detector]] in "[[Bastille Day]]".
	* ''Pegasus'' is barely featured in this episode, and none of her crew or interior locations are seen, except in the pre-episode recap.
	*Admiral Adama continues to wear his commander's [[Uniforms (RDM)\|uniform]] with new admiral's rank insignia at his collar.
	*This episode, which contains the issue of abortion, was first aired on January 20th, 2 days before the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court [[Wikipedia:Roe v. Wade\|Roe v. Wade]] decision of 1973.
	**The issue of abortion is not, however, directly addressed—very few, if any, real-life abortions happen because of the national security implications.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==
	* The survivor count this episode is 49,598, a net loss of six since "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]". Admiral [[Helena Cain\|Cain]] and the ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'' Marine killed by [[Gina Inviere]] account for two. Presumably the remaining were pilots or crew lost during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|attack]] on the [[Resurrection Ship]]. This seems to be extremely good fortune, as the two battlestars engaged in a major fleet action for an extended time.		* The survivor count this episode is 49,598, a net loss of six since "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]". Admiral [[Helena Cain\|Cain]] and the ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'' Marine killed by [[Gina Inviere]] account for two. Presumably the remaining were pilots or crew lost during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|attack]] on the [[Resurrection Ship]]. This seems to be extremely good fortune, as the two battlestars engaged in a major fleet action for an extended time.
	* Roslin's affair with Adar was suggested by her comment in the [[Miniseries]] that "he had a way about him... you just couldn't say 'no' to him."		* Roslin's affair with Adar was suggested by her comment in the [[Miniseries]] that "he had a way about him... you just couldn't say 'no' to him."
	*Naylin Stans implies that he believes the teacher's strike is a cause worth dying for. This claim is very hyperbolic.		*[[Naylin Stans]] implies that he believes the teacher's strike is a cause worth dying for. This claim is very hyperbolic.
	**The fact that President Adar was willing to use the military to enforce a back-to-work order seems to indicate that the protest must have been more serious than simple wage issues.		**The fact that President Adar was willing to use the military to enforce a back-to-work order seems to indicate that the protest must have been more serious than simple wage issues.
	*Roslin's medical chart shows her name and other information such as date of birth, but this information is too blurry for viewers to read.		*Roslin's medical chart shows her name and other information such as date of birth, but this information is too blurry for viewers to read.
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	*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]		*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]
	*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]		*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]
			*[[Georgia Hacche]] as [[Laura Roslin's Nurse\|Nurse]]

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Guest stars */

2025-01-12T02:04:10Z

Guest stars

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	*[[David Richmond-Peck]] as [[Naylin Stans]]		*[[David Richmond-Peck]] as [[Naylin Stans]]
	*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]		*[[Holly Dignard]] as [[Asha Janik]]
	*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[~~Colonial~~ Marine ~~Corps~~\|Marine]]		*[[Jennifer Kitchen]] as [[Brig Marine 1\|Marine]]

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Cloud Nine" to "Cloud 9"

2024-07-14T06:25:18Z

Text replacement - "Cloud Nine" to "Cloud 9"

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	* The new peace movement, led by [[Royan Jahee]], gains momentum as the civilian population begins to realize that victory against the Cylons is impossible and questions the Fleet's 'attack-and-retreat' tactics.		* The new peace movement, led by [[Royan Jahee]], gains momentum as the civilian population begins to realize that victory against the Cylons is impossible and questions the Fleet's 'attack-and-retreat' tactics.
	* In an effort to stop the movement, Adama has Jahee arrested and thrown in the brig.		* In an effort to stop the movement, Adama has Jahee arrested and thrown in the brig.
	* Meanwhile, Baltar visits Cloud ~~Nine~~ and discovers that Gina, the Number Six who escaped from ''Pegasus'', has joined the Peace Movement (who are unaware of her true identity). Baltar tries to share his feelings with Gina, but Gina is still haunted by the torture she endured on ''Pegasus'' and rejects his advances.		* Meanwhile, Baltar visits Cloud 9 and discovers that Gina, the Number Six who escaped from ''Pegasus'', has joined the Peace Movement (who are unaware of her true identity). Baltar tries to share his feelings with Gina, but Gina is still haunted by the torture she endured on ''Pegasus'' and rejects his advances.
	* The Peace Movement continues to cause trouble for the Fleet by damaging a Tyllium ship with a suicide bombing.		* The Peace Movement continues to cause trouble for the Fleet by damaging a Tyllium ship with a suicide bombing.
	* Vice President [[Gaius Baltar]] is given the presidential tour by [[Billy Keikeya]] in preparation for his assumption of the Presidency. Billy reveals a letter from Roslin, to be opened upon her death.		* Vice President [[Gaius Baltar]] is given the presidential tour by [[Billy Keikeya]] in preparation for his assumption of the Presidency. Billy reveals a letter from Roslin, to be opened upon her death.
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	* Roslin has Jahee released from the brig but warns him that any more acts of sabotage from his group will result in dire consequences.		* Roslin has Jahee released from the brig but warns him that any more acts of sabotage from his group will result in dire consequences.
	* Meanwhile, Baltar is pleased that Sharon's baby has been saved. Virtual Six, however, suggests that he read the letter from Roslin. A curious Baltar reads the letter in which Roslin advises him to think less about himself and more about others. Baltar is insulted by Roslin's lack of trust in him.		* Meanwhile, Baltar is pleased that Sharon's baby has been saved. Virtual Six, however, suggests that he read the letter from Roslin. A curious Baltar reads the letter in which Roslin advises him to think less about himself and more about others. Baltar is insulted by Roslin's lack of trust in him.
	* Back on Cloud ~~Nine~~, Gina starts to doubt that the Peace movement is going to get any real political support. However, Jahee reveals that although Roslin won't help them, Vice President Baltar has secretly pledged his support. He has also sent them something as a token of his good will: the nuclear warhead from his lab.		* Back on Cloud 9, Gina starts to doubt that the Peace movement is going to get any real political support. However, Jahee reveals that although Roslin won't help them, Vice President Baltar has secretly pledged his support. He has also sent them something as a token of his good will: the nuclear warhead from his lab.

	===On Caprica, prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon Attack]]===		===On Caprica, prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon Attack]]===
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	*Roslin's cancer cure seems somewhat a "[[Wikipedia:Deus ex machina \|deus ex machina]]." For more analysis on the cure, see this [[Science in the Re-imagined Series#The Cancer Cure of Laura Roslin\|section]] of the article [[Science in the Re-imagined Series]].		*Roslin's cancer cure seems somewhat a "[[Wikipedia:Deus ex machina \|deus ex machina]]." For more analysis on the cure, see this [[Science in the Re-imagined Series#The Cancer Cure of Laura Roslin\|section]] of the article [[Science in the Re-imagined Series]].
	**It should be noted that the cure might not be permanent and the cancer may return in the future (as hinted by Ronald D. Moore in the podcast for this episode).		**It should be noted that the cure might not be permanent and the cancer may return in the future (as hinted by Ronald D. Moore in the podcast for this episode).
	*A nuclear warhead was smuggled from ''Galactica'' to ''Cloud ~~Nine~~''. How would such a device get past the various [[Radiological Alarm\|radiological sensors]] throughout the Fleet?		*A nuclear warhead was smuggled from ''Galactica'' to ''Cloud 9''. How would such a device get past the various [[Radiological Alarm\|radiological sensors]] throughout the Fleet?
	**This is a plot complication used in "[[Flesh and Bone]]" as well when a copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] claims that a nuclear device is hidden in the Fleet. "Flesh and Bone" establishes that Colonial radiological scanning technology is limited. It would take hours for them to scan the entire Fleet. The process does work faster when they ''know'' specifically what ship to scan, such as the ''Olympic Carrier'' when it reappears in "[[33]]" because it is a potential hostile, or Cylon ships. Here, they don't know they should scan the outgoing Raptor (how frequently do people move nuclear warheads in the Fleet ''without'' their knowledge?) so they didn't think to scan it. In short, they do not scan all air traffic.		**This is a plot complication used in "[[Flesh and Bone]]" as well when a copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] claims that a nuclear device is hidden in the Fleet. "Flesh and Bone" establishes that Colonial radiological scanning technology is limited. It would take hours for them to scan the entire Fleet. The process does work faster when they ''know'' specifically what ship to scan, such as the ''Olympic Carrier'' when it reappears in "[[33]]" because it is a potential hostile, or Cylon ships. Here, they don't know they should scan the outgoing Raptor (how frequently do people move nuclear warheads in the Fleet ''without'' their knowledge?) so they didn't think to scan it. In short, they do not scan all air traffic.
	**Like any device, radiological sensors are only effective when they are online. It is possible that these sensors are intelligent enough to ignore known radioactive sources, such as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} existing stores of nuclear warheads.		**Like any device, radiological sensors are only effective when they are online. It is possible that these sensors are intelligent enough to ignore known radioactive sources, such as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} existing stores of nuclear warheads.