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The '''First Hybrid''' is the precursor to the modern [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[Hybrid]]s, and is the first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings. The [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]] units were convinced to abandon these experiments in exchange for aid from the [[Final Five]] in constructing fully [[humanoid Cylon]]s with [[resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] capabilities | The '''First Hybrid''' is the precursor to the modern [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[Hybrid]]s, and is the first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings. The [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]] units were convinced to abandon these experiments in exchange for aid from the [[Final Five]] in constructing fully [[humanoid Cylon]]s with [[resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] capabilities ([[No Exit]]). | ||
There are references in the Cylon databases to this prototype, considered a failed experiment and unaccounted for. [[William Adama]] stumbles across the birthplace of the First Hybrid at the end of the first Cylon War. During this, he experiences mental [[projection]]s of human beings being vivisected during the experiments to create the Hybrid and an arm grabbing him from a birthing tank, ending with the haunting words of the [[Pythia|Pythian]] prophecy, "All this has happened before, and will happen again..." | There are references in the Cylon databases to this prototype, considered a failed experiment and unaccounted for. [[William Adama]] stumbles across the birthplace of the First Hybrid at the end of the first Cylon War. During this, he experiences mental [[projection]]s of human beings being vivisected during the experiments to create the Hybrid and an arm grabbing him from a birthing tank, ending with the haunting words of the [[Pythia|Pythian]] prophecy, "All this has happened before, and will happen again..." | ||
Much later, [[Kendra Shaw]] encounters this hybrid on an older base ship crewed by Cylon Centurion Model 0005 units known as Guardians. Unlike the modern version Hybrids, this one speaks coherently in the voice of an old man. He says to her: "What am I? A man? Or am I a machine? My children believe I am their god," and demonstrates prophetic knowledge about Shaw and | Much later, [[Kendra Shaw]] encounters this hybrid on an older base ship crewed by Cylon Centurion Model 0005 units known as Guardians. Unlike the modern version Hybrids, this one speaks coherently in the voice of an old man. He says to her: "What am I? A man? Or am I a machine? My children believe I am their god," and demonstrates prophetic knowledge about Shaw and [[Kara Thrace]]. In particular, he warns Shaw that Thrace is the herald of the apocalypse and must not be followed by the Colonials, though jamming prevents her from relaying all of this message to ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''. | ||
[[ | [[Image:FirstHybrid.jpg|thumb|left|The Hybrid aboard his baseship ([[Razor]]).]] | ||
The Hybrid declares that after his destruction his existence will "begin again in ways uncertain." Shaw detonates | The Hybrid declares that after his destruction his existence will "begin again in ways uncertain." Shaw detonates an explosive device aboard the [[Guardian basestar|basestar]], killing herself and this instance of the first Hybrid ([[Razor]]). | ||
Although this Hybrid possesses the same metaphysical perception as its descendants, it is considerably more lucid. Later Hybrids rarely speak in coherent sentences | Although this Hybrid possesses the same metaphysical perception as its descendants, it is considerably more lucid. Later Hybrids rarely speak in coherent sentences, and never use the personal pronoun "I". | ||
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==Questions== | ==Questions== | ||
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* What does the First Hybrid mean when he says his existence will "begin again in ways uncertain"? | * What does the First Hybrid mean when he says his existence will "begin again in ways uncertain"? | ||
** Does this statement imply that the First Hybrid is capable of [[Resurrection (RDM)|downloading]], or does it refer to an [[Sacred Scrolls|unending cycle]], or the afterlife? | ** Does this statement imply that the First Hybrid is capable of [[Resurrection (RDM)|downloading]], or does it refer to an [[Sacred Scrolls|unending cycle]], or the afterlife? | ||
* Is the First Hybrid one of the humans captured | * Is the First Hybrid one of the humans captured on the ''[[Diana]]''? | ||
* Is the First Hybrid as it originally appeared, or has it physically aged? Was it created in that stage of adult maturity? | * Is the First Hybrid as it originally appeared, or has it physically aged? Was it created in that stage of adult maturity? | ||
* If the First Hybrid experiment was abandoned after others were created to control the [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], do the Cylons only have a limited number of the later ones? | * If the First Hybrid experiment was abandoned after others were created to control the [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], do the Cylons only have a limited number of the later ones? | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||