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== Overview == | |||
:''The [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] have begun the brutal crackdown on [[New Caprica]]'s [[New Caprica Resistance|resistance]] movement. Tyrol receives disturbing news from a secret source within Baltar's administration while Colonial detainees face a Cylon firing squad on New Caprica. With time running out for the colonists, Admiral Adama will launch his rescue attempt with only ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', while his son, Commander [[Lee Adama]], and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' remain to protect what is left of the human fleet and continue the search for Earth if the rescue fails.'' | |||
:''The [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] have begun the brutal crackdown on [[New Caprica]]'s [[New Caprica Resistance|resistance]] movement. | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
*The final moments of "[[Precipice]]" are reshown as the captured detainees are being taken off the trucks. [[Cally Tyrol]] is freed, as the Centurions march up the hill. Tyrol continues to run as gunfire is heard. | *The final moments of "[[Precipice]]" are reshown as the captured detainees are being taken off the trucks. [[Cally Tyrol]] is freed, as the Centurions march up the hill. Tyrol continues to run as gunfire is heard. As the screen goes to black, the words "One Hour Earlier" are displayed. | ||
*[[Galen Tyrol]] is frantically talking with [[Saul Tigh]] about a list of detainees he received from his [[Felix Gaeta|source]], Cally Tyrol is among the listed. Tigh snaps him back to his senses, noting that they can locate the people now that they cracked the Cylons' coordinate system. | *[[Galen Tyrol]] is frantically talking with [[Saul Tigh]] about a list of detainees he received from his [[Felix Gaeta|source]], Cally Tyrol is among the listed. Tigh snaps him back to his senses, noting that they can locate the people now that they cracked the Cylons' coordinate system. | ||
*Chief Tyrol immediately gets to work, succesfully calculating the location of the execution, and gathers a team to rescue Cally and the others. | *Chief Tyrol immediately gets to work, succesfully calculating the location of the execution, and gathers a team to rescue Cally and the others. | ||
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*Seelix leaves a wounded Cavil to death. After he downloads into a new body, the Cavil reports that he ended his own life, but is somewhat traumatized from the transfer process. | *Seelix leaves a wounded Cavil to death. After he downloads into a new body, the Cavil reports that he ended his own life, but is somewhat traumatized from the transfer process. | ||
*At [[Breeders Canyon]], similar to the scene at the [[Pergamus Flats]], a flashback shows how [[Marines]] move into position to defend the meeting there against a possible attack. | *At [[Breeders Canyon]], similar to the scene at the [[Pergamus Flats]], a flashback shows how [[Marines]] move into position to defend the meeting there against a possible attack. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Colonial RPG.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Colonial Marine with an RPG]] | ||
* | *[[Sharon Agathon]] moves ahead to meet with [[Samuel Anders|Anders]] and the resistance. As Agathon and Anders discuss their plans, the Centurions attack, taking out some of the resistance fighters, but are soon destroyed by a Marine RPG. | ||
*After the attack, a map is recovered from one of the [[Humanoid Cylon|'skinjobs']]. Anders recognizes it as the hand-drawn map passed on to [[Ellen Tigh]] to destroy in the heating fire within their tent. Anders immediately suspects Tigh in tipping off the Cylons. | *After the attack, a map is recovered from one of the [[Humanoid Cylon|'skinjobs']]. Anders recognizes it as the hand-drawn map passed on to [[Ellen Tigh]] to destroy in the heating fire within their tent. Anders immediately suspects Tigh in tipping off the Cylons. | ||
*While sleeping in her bed on ''[[Colonial One]]'', [[Number Three]] dreams of a tent near some odd rock edifices. The next image is of her holding [[ | *While sleeping in her bed on ''[[Colonial One]]'', [[Number Three]] dreams of a tent near some odd rock edifices. The next image is of her holding [[Hera]]. She wakes up suddenly. | ||
*Also on ''Colonial One'', [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Caprica-Six]] lie together in bed, but Baltar is fighting with impotence. Six is understanding, but Baltar shrugs off her sympathy. | *Also on ''[[Colonial One]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Caprica-Six]] lie together in bed, but Baltar is fighting with impotence. Six is understanding, but Baltar shrugs off her sympathy. | ||
* | *[[Kara Thrace]] is showing further affection for [[Kacey]] and apologizes for her getting hurt. [[Leoben Conoy]] watches from the background. | ||
* | *Distrubed by her dream, [[Three]] visits [[Selloi]], a human [[oracle]] whose tent she saw in her dream, who tells her that [[Hera]] is still alive, but warns that holding the child will undo all that the Cylons have accomplished on the planet. | ||
*On '' | *On ''[[Galactica]]'', a combined crew of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' and ''Galactica'' crews ready for the rescue mission. [[Margaret Edmondson]] conducts a [[Salt Line Ceremony|ceremony]] to bind the people together, given the odds of the mission. | ||
*[[William Adama|William]] and | *[[William Adama|William]] and [[Lee Adama]] have a farewell of their own when Commander Adama leaves ''Galactica'' for ''Pegasus'', with orders to wait 18 hours for ''Galactica'''s return. Otherwise, ''Pegasus'' must continue the search for Earth with the surviving [[The Fleet (RDM)|members of the Fleet]]. | ||
*Three inquires with Dr. [[Cottle]], who is treating a | *Three inquires with Dr. [[Cottle]], who is treating a Five wounded by a human attack, about Hera's alleged death. She points out that it didn't make much sense for him to simply cremate the first ever human/Cylon hybrid, something that no one had ever seen before, without studying it first. Cottle states that it was President Roslin's decision. | ||
*[[Laura Roslin]] orders Anders to guard [[Maya]] and Hera at all costs. He tasks two of his best men to protect her and see to her safe escape. | *[[Laura Roslin]] orders Anders to guard [[Maya]] and [[Hera]] at all costs. He tasks two of his best men to protect her and see to her safe escape. | ||
*Gunnery Sergeant [[Erin Mathias]], the leader of Agathon's Marines, meets with Roslin, [[Tom Zarek]] and the resistance to discuss the rescue plan. She brings weapons for the upcoming fight and learns that the colonists conducted evacuation exercises under the guise of fire drills. | *Gunnery Sergeant [[Erin Mathias]], the leader of Agathon's Marines, meets with Roslin, [[Tom Zarek]] and the resistance to discuss the rescue plan. She brings weapons for the upcoming fight and learns that the colonists conducted evacuation exercises under the guise of fire drills. | ||
*A Cavil voices his despair at the continued bloodshed | *A [[Cavil]] voices his despair at the continued bloodshed, [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] agrees. Many of the Cylons disagree significantly as to what to do to reestablish control. A [[Number Five]] says that, if the worse comes to worst, that they can just nuke the city. | ||
*Saul Tigh learns of his wife's betrayal and is visibly shocked by it. | *Saul Tigh learns of his wife's betrayal and is visibly shocked by it. | ||
*Sharon Agathon heads into the [[New Caprica Detention Center]] and gets the [[launch key]]s for the Colonial ship. Three enters the secured room, immediately recognizes her, stops Agathon and tells her that her daughter is alive. Unwilling to consider this matter for now, Agathon shoots the Three in the legs: "Adama wouldn't lie to me." | *Sharon Agathon heads into the [[New Caprica Detention Center]] and gets the [[launch key]]s for the Colonial ship. Three enters the secured room, immediately recognizes her, stops Agathon and tells her that [[Hera|her daughter]] is alive. Unwilling to consider this matter for now, Agathon shoots the Three in the legs: "Adama wouldn't lie to me." | ||
*''Galactica'' is given word that the launch keys have been retrieved, and after a rousing speech by Admiral Adama, begins preparations for the [[Combat Jump|jump]] to New Caprica. | *''Galactica'' is given word that the launch keys have been retrieved, and after a rousing speech by Admiral Adama, begins preparations for the [[Combat Jump|jump]] to New Caprica. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* There is also a comic called ''[[Exodus!]]'', which covers the events of | * There is also a comic called ''[[Exodus!]]'', which covers the events of [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the Original Series]]' episode, "[[Saga of a Star World]]" (Part 2). | ||
* This is the first episode where viewers see an [[oracle]]. Oracles such as [[Pythia]] and [[Galen Tyrol]]'s mother are mentioned before but not seen. | * This is the first episode where viewers see an [[oracle]]. Oracles such as [[Pythia]] and [[Galen Tyrol]]'s mother are mentioned before but not seen. | ||
* Tyrol inexplicably lost his beard before this episode. This was necessary because Aaron Douglas's scenes were shot weeks after the main part of the episode, when he had already shaved and it was felt that a fake beard would not be convincing. | * Tyrol inexplicably lost his beard before this episode. This was necessary because Aaron Douglas's scenes were shot weeks after the main part of the episode, when he had already shaved and it was felt that a fake beard would not be convincing. | ||
*[[Chamalla]] is a bitter herb, and oracles sometimes use candy to sweeten it up. | *[[Chamalla]] is a bitter herb, and oracles sometimes use candy to sweeten it up. | ||
*According to [[Ronald Moore]]'s podcast, in earlier drafts [[Jammer]] was going to die during the shootout at the execution site. However, he decided that the character would be used in later episodes of the season. | *According to [[Ronald Moore]]'s podcast, in earlier drafts [[Jammer]] was going to die during the shootout at the execution site. However, he decided that the character would be used in later episodes of the season. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* The [[Number Three]] that has been having dreams about Hera | * The [[Number Three]] that has been having dreams about Hera saw [[Sharon Agathon]] and was able to tell that she was the copy that had been left with Helo on Caprica. She may have deduced this from the fact that Sharon was taking the launch keys, or she may have been able to sense her identity somehow. | ||
* Roslin's line about [[ | * Roslin's line about [[Hera]], "She may well be the shape of things to come", echoes similar lines by Six in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]" and by Adama in "[[Valley of Darkness]]". "The Shape of Things to Come" is also the title of the orchestral music piece at the end of "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]". | ||
*Anders seems to know, or at least suspect, what is so special about Maya's child. | *Anders seems to know, or at least suspect, what is so special about Maya's child. | ||
*[[Caprica-Six]] has been [[Cylon rebirthing tank| | *[[Caprica-Six]] has been [[Cylon rebirthing tank|redownloaded]] after her "death" in "[[Precipice]]". She was not "[[Boxing|boxed]]". | ||
*The Cylons on New Caprica | *The Cylons on New Caprica appear to not have any sort of attachment to the humans they rule as evidenced by their willingness to just nuke the colony if they can't make it work as desired. This conflicts with the decision that their earlier attempt at genocide was a mistake. This is additional evidence of fundamental contradictions and disconnects within the Cylon psyche that they are blind to. Based on their actions to date, skinjob behavior tends toward the sociopathic with the exception of Boomer, Sharon, and Caprica-Six. | ||
*Baltar has become a suicidal drunk - his appearance has become slovenly and he appears to have given up on basic grooming. He is also having trouble performing the act of sex with Caprica-Six. | *Baltar has become a suicidal drunk - his appearance has become slovenly and he appears to have given up on basic grooming. He is also having trouble performing the act of sex with Caprica-Six. | ||
*Admiral Adama's claim that his crew "will find immortality as only the Gods once knew" draws on [[wikipedia:Iliad#The story of the Iliad|the choice]] given to [[wikipedia:Achilles|Achilles]] by [[wikipedia:Thetis|his mother]] about joining the war in [[wikipedia:Troy|Troy]]: fight couragously and perish in battle, or be forgotten by history. Achilles chose to go to battle and is a legend. According to interviews, [[Bradley Thompson]] and [[David Weddle]] deliberately draw inspirations from ancient stories like [[wikipedia:Homer|Homer]]'s [[wikipedia:Iliad|Iliad]]. | *Admiral Adama's claim that his crew "will find immortality as only the Gods once knew" draws on [[wikipedia:Iliad#The story of the Iliad|the choice]] given to [[wikipedia:Achilles|Achilles]] by [[wikipedia:Thetis|his mother]] about joining the war in [[wikipedia:Troy|Troy]]: fight couragously and perish in battle, or be forgotten by history. Achilles chose to go to battle and is a legend. According to interviews, [[Bradley Thompson]] and [[David Weddle]] deliberately draw inspirations from ancient stories like [[wikipedia:Homer|Homer]]'s [[wikipedia:Iliad|Iliad]]. | ||
*There is a discontinuity between "[[Precipice]]" and this episode regarding the execution scene. First, Cally apparently changed direction between episodes for more dramatic effect. At the conclusion of "Precipice, | *There is a discontinuity between "[[Precipice]]" and this episode regarding the execution scene. First, Cally apparently changed direction between episodes for more dramatic effect. At the conclusion of "Precipice", Cally is shown jumping into a gully to the "left" of where the trucks are stopped, and is apparently shown running "down", toward the initial camera position. The camera shoots Cally from her right as she runs, showing a backdrop of trees and vines. In "Exodus, Part I", she is shown running to the "right", towards Tyrol and the other resistance fighters. The camera here is also from Cally's right, but this time she is running in front of a barren background. Secondly, the gunfire starts at a different time. At the conclusion of "Precipice", Cally is clearly shown running ''while'' the gunfire begins. In "Exodus, Part I", Tyrol throws her to the ground ''before'' it does. | ||
*Saul Tigh seems to be a well-respected and capable leader of the resistance, and his people-skills seem to have improved drastically as evidenced by the way he handles the distraught Tyrol when news of his wife's fate is leaked to him from inside the New Caprica government. This stands in stark contrast of Tigh's leadership of the Fleet after Boomer's attempted assassination of Adama, where Tigh exhibits a profound lack of leadership ability, a fact that he himself acknowledges when Adama returns to active duty and relieves him of command. Perhaps the experience leading the Fleet was a hard lesson learned. This may have to do with the fact that Tigh chose to command the resistance, whereas command of the Fleet just fell to him. | *Saul Tigh seems to be a well-respected and capable leader of the resistance, and his people-skills seem to have improved drastically as evidenced by the way he handles the distraught Tyrol when news of his wife's fate is leaked to him from inside the New Caprica government. This stands in stark contrast of Tigh's leadership of the Fleet after Boomer's attempted assassination of Adama, where Tigh exhibits a profound lack of leadership ability, a fact that he himself acknowledges when Adama returns to active duty and relieves him of command. Perhaps the experience leading the Fleet was a hard lesson learned. This may have to do with the fact that Tigh chose to command the resistance, whereas command of the Fleet just fell to him. | ||
* Apparently, Seelix has improved her shooting skills because she takes up a sniper position at the execution site, while in "[[Fragged]]" she stated that she hadn't fired a weapon since basic training. | * Apparently, Seelix has improved her shooting skills because she takes up a sniper position at the execution site, while in "[[Fragged]]" she stated that she hadn't fired a weapon since basic training. | ||
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== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
*Roslin and Zarek seem to have reconciled their differences and become friends. Given Saul Tigh's feeling that Roslin will resume the presidency once humanity has left [[New Caprica]], and that Zarek used to be Baltar's vice president, will he assume the mantle of vice president under Laura Roslin, Or, will Zarek claim the presidency by legal succession if Baltar is removed from office? ([[Collaborators|Answer]]) | *Roslin and Zarek seem to have reconciled their differences and become friends. Given Saul Tigh's feeling that Roslin will resume the presidency once humanity has left [[New Caprica]], and that Zarek used to be Baltar's vice president, will he assume the mantle of vice president under Laura Roslin, Or, will Zarek claim the presidency by legal succession if Baltar is removed from office? ([[Collaborators|Answer]]) | ||
* | *A Cavil mentions that he has different sensations after each download. He suffers a slight headache after the first and, after the third, a sensation like a white hot poker inside his skull. Is there damage to the consciousness during each downloading and is there a point where after so many downloads the consciousness is destroyed or corrupted? | ||
*Are the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Lords of Kobol|Lords of Kobol]] more than historical figures? Why are they sending accurate dreams to a Cylon? Why is a human oracle helping Three interpret the dreams? | *Are the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Lords of Kobol|Lords of Kobol]] more than historical figures? Why are they sending accurate dreams to a Cylon? Why is a human oracle helping Three interpret the dreams? | ||
*Why does Doctor Cottle work to heal critically injured Cylons instead of just letting them die and be resurrected? | *Why does Doctor Cottle work to heal critically injured Cylons instead of just letting them die and be resurrected? | ||
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*What exactly has Caprica-Six given up for Baltar? | *What exactly has Caprica-Six given up for Baltar? | ||
*Is Maya suspicious about Roslin's protectiveness of her and Isis? | *Is Maya suspicious about Roslin's protectiveness of her and Isis? | ||
*After Helo departs Admiral Adama's room after indicating that Sharon has the launch keys, Adama punches his desk. Is this a sign of frustration, or elation over finally being able to start the rescue operation after months of preparations and failure? | * After Helo departs Admiral Adama's room after indicating that Sharon has the launch keys, Adama punches his desk. Is this a sign of frustration, or elation over finally being able to start the rescue operation after months of preparations and failure? | ||
* If [[ | * If Cylon '[[skinjob|skinjobs]]' can share memories and experiences as implied in many previous episodes, why would Sharon believe that merely shooting Three in the knees would be sufficient to stop her warning the others? | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
*''As Chief Tyrol is about to leave Tigh's tent'':'' | *''As Chief Tyrol is about to leave Tigh's tent'':'' | ||
:'''Colonel Tigh''': Chief! Pull it together. You won't do her any good if you get caught too. Besides, the last thing your son wants is me and Ellen for parents. | :'''Colonel Tigh''': Chief! Pull it together.. You won't do her any good if you get caught too.. Besides, the last thing your son wants is me and Ellen for parents.. | ||
*''Before Lee Adama departs ''Galactica'':'' | *''Before Lee Adama departs ''Galactica'':'' | ||
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:'''Lee Adama''': You know, Dad, um... | :'''Lee Adama''': You know, Dad, um... | ||
:'''William Adama''': Don't. Don't make me cry on my own hangar deck. | :'''William Adama''': Don't. Don't make me cry on my own hangar deck. | ||
*''During the [[Salt Line Ceremony]] on the hangar deck:'' | *''During the [[Salt Line Ceremony]] on the hangar deck:'' | ||
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*''As Galactica prepares to return to New Caprica:'' | *''As Galactica prepares to return to New Caprica:'' | ||
:'''Admiral Adama''': This is the Admiral. You've heard the news. You know the mission. You should also know that there is only one way that this mission ends, and that's with the successful rescue of our people off of [[New Caprica]]. Look around you. Take a good look at the men and women that stand next to you. Remember their faces, for one day you will tell your children and your grandchildren that you served with such men and women as the universe has never seen. And together you accomplished a feat that will be told and retold down through the ages, and find immortality as only the Gods once knew. I'm proud to serve with you. Good hunting. | :'''Admiral Adama''': This is the Admiral. You've heard the news. You know the mission. You should also know that there is only one way that this mission ends, and that's with the successful rescue of our people off of [[New Caprica]]. Look around you. Take a good look at the men and women that stand next to you. Remember their faces, for one day you will tell your children and your grandchildren that you served with such men and women as the universe has never seen. And together you accomplished a feat that will be told and retold down through the ages, and find immortality as only the Gods once knew. I'm proud to serve with you. Good hunting. | ||
== Guest Stars == | == Guest Stars == | ||
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*[[Erica Cerra]] as [[Maya]] | *[[Erica Cerra]] as [[Maya]] | ||
*[[Luciana Carro]] as Lt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] | *[[Luciana Carro]] as Lt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] | ||
*[[Brad Dryborough]] as Lt. [[ | *[[Brad Dryborough]] as Lt. [[Hoshi]] | ||
*[[Leah Cairns]] as Lt. [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | *[[Leah Cairns]] as Lt. [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | ||
*[[Madeline Parker]] as [[Kacey | *[[Madeline Parker]] as [[Kacey]] | ||
*[[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]] | *[[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]] | ||
*[[Eileen Pedde]] as [[Erin Mathias]] | *[[Eileen Pedde]] as [[Erin Mathias]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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