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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Official Statements */

2025-12-24T00:32:19Z

Official Statements

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	=== Interviews ===		=== Interviews ===

	* ''[[Richard Hatch]] discusses his role in the episode:''		{{Dialogue
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			'''[[Richard Hatch]]:''' Tom Zarek is challenging [[Saul Tigh\|Tigh]]’s authority and leadership, and his declaration of Martial Law. The storyline speaks to the huge issue of balancing individual freedom with survival, something those of us in the United States are all familiar with right now.

	: Tom Zarek is challenging [[Saul Tigh\|Tigh]]’s authority and leadership, and his declaration of Martial Law. The storyline speaks to the huge issue of balancing individual freedom with survival, something those of us in the United States are all familiar with right now. And even though Zarek’s highly competitive with [[Laura Roslin]], he has tremendous respect for her, and in this case it’s civilian vs. military, so I’ll let you guess where he falls in that struggle.<ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/article.php?Article=1519\|title=Hollywood North Report: Richard Hatch Talks Season 2!\|date=14 July 2005\|accessdate=22 June 2007\|last=Falconer\|first=Robert\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		And even though Zarek’s highly competitive with [[Laura Roslin]], he has tremendous respect for her, and in this case it’s civilian vs. military, so I’ll let you guess where he falls in that struggle.
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	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */

2025-12-24T00:31:27Z

Noteworthy Dialogue

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: link to colony

2025-08-20T02:53:46Z

link to colony

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	*{{callsign\|Crashdown}} dies in this episode, shot by Baltar as he threatens to shoot Cally.		*{{callsign\|Crashdown}} dies in this episode, shot by Baltar as he threatens to shoot Cally.
	*"Frag" is American military slang for intentionally killing a superior officer of one's own force in the field, allegedly to save oneself from their incompetence or recklessness. The term was popularized during the Vietnam War, when discipline lagged and a number of officers found grenades in their bunkers or caught "friendly fire" during a skirmish. The word is derived from "fragmentation grenade" which is shortened to "frag grenade" or just "frag."		*"Frag" is American military slang for intentionally killing a superior officer of one's own force in the field, allegedly to save oneself from their incompetence or recklessness. The term was popularized during the Vietnam War, when discipline lagged and a number of officers found grenades in their bunkers or caught "friendly fire" during a skirmish. The word is derived from "fragmentation grenade" which is shortened to "frag grenade" or just "frag."
	*[[~~The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#~~Gemenon\|Gemenon]] is the most fundamentalist of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]], interpreting the [[Sacred Scrolls]] very literally. It appears that many Gemenese believe so strongly in the [[Pythia]]n prophecy that they will almost automatically side with President Roslin.		*[[Gemenon\|Gemenon]] is the most fundamentalist of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]], interpreting the [[Sacred Scrolls]] very literally. It appears that many Gemenese believe so strongly in the [[Pythia]]n prophecy that they will almost automatically side with President Roslin.
	*[[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] has revealed to the entire [[Quorum of Twelve]], as well as [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Tigh]], that she is dying of breast cancer. Presumably her illness is now public knowledge.		*[[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] has revealed to the entire [[Quorum of Twelve]], as well as [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Tigh]], that she is dying of breast cancer. Presumably her illness is now public knowledge.
	*[[Cally]] joined the Colonial Fleet only as a way to pay her way through dental school.		*[[Cally]] joined the Colonial Fleet only as a way to pay her way through dental school.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: linking directly to Caprica colony article

2025-08-20T02:41:12Z

linking directly to Caprica colony article

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	*This is the first episode without an appearance by {{callsign\|Starbuck}}.		*This is the first episode without an appearance by {{callsign\|Starbuck}}.
	*This is the second episode without an appearance by [[Sharon Valerii]], the first being "[[Valley of Darkness]]".		*This is the second episode without an appearance by [[Sharon Valerii]], the first being "[[Valley of Darkness]]".
	*This is the first episode without scenes on [[~~The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#~~Caprica\|Caprica]].		*This is the first episode without scenes on [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprica]].
	*[[Raptor 305]] was stripped for parts in this episode by Apollo so that they could mount the SAR for downed [[Raptor 1]] as soon as possible. It is unclear if Raptor 305 was ever put back into service.		*[[Raptor 305]] was stripped for parts in this episode by Apollo so that they could mount the SAR for downed [[Raptor 1]] as soon as possible. It is unclear if Raptor 305 was ever put back into service.
	*This is the first episode since the Miniseries without an appearance by {{callsign\|Helo}}, even though [[Tahmoh Penikett]] is still in the opening credits.		*This is the first episode since the Miniseries without an appearance by {{callsign\|Helo}}, even though [[Tahmoh Penikett]] is still in the opening credits.

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

2025-02-08T16:18:37Z

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

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Guest stars */

2025-01-05T15:41:28Z

Guest stars

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	*[[Malcolm Stewart]] as [[Marshall Bagott]]		*[[Malcolm Stewart]] as [[Marshall Bagott]]
	*[[T-Roy Kozuki]] as Marine		*[[T-Roy Kozuki]] as Marine
	*[[Richard Jollymore]] as [[Marine Escort 1]] (uncredited)		*[[Richard Jollymore]] as [[Marine Escort 1\|''Galactica'' Marine]] (uncredited)

	== References ==		== References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Guest stars */

2025-01-05T15:39:38Z

Guest stars

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	*[[Malcolm Stewart]] as [[Marshall Bagott]]		*[[Malcolm Stewart]] as [[Marshall Bagott]]
	*[[T-Roy Kozuki]] as Marine		*[[T-Roy Kozuki]] as Marine
			*[[Richard Jollymore]] as [[Marine Escort 1]] (uncredited)

	== References ==		== References ==

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

2024-12-30T23:38:52Z

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

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	*[[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] has revealed to the entire [[Quorum of Twelve]], as well as [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Tigh]], that she is dying of breast cancer. Presumably her illness is now public knowledge.		*[[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] has revealed to the entire [[Quorum of Twelve]], as well as [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Tigh]], that she is dying of breast cancer. Presumably her illness is now public knowledge.
	*[[Cally]] joined the Colonial Fleet only as a way to pay her way through dental school.		*[[Cally]] joined the Colonial Fleet only as a way to pay her way through dental school.
	*This is the first episode without an appearance by ~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]].		*This is the first episode without an appearance by {{callsign\|Starbuck}}.
	*This is the second episode without an appearance by [[Sharon Valerii]], the first being "[[Valley of Darkness]]".		*This is the second episode without an appearance by [[Sharon Valerii]], the first being "[[Valley of Darkness]]".
	*This is the first episode without scenes on [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#Caprica\|Caprica]].		*This is the first episode without scenes on [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#Caprica\|Caprica]].

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

2024-07-14T06:23:16Z

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

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	** Is fielding all six for any extended time period beyond the ship's ability? Have ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} Raptors been in chronically poor condition?		** Is fielding all six for any extended time period beyond the ship's ability? Have ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} Raptors been in chronically poor condition?
	* Could [[Ellen Tigh]]'s attempts to manipulate the downfall of President Roslin be an indication that she is really a Cylon sent to spread chaos in the Fleet? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Partial Answer:She is a Cylon, but that might not be related to her actions. Also, as she has not yet been resurrected, she does not know of her Cylon heritage.]])		* Could [[Ellen Tigh]]'s attempts to manipulate the downfall of President Roslin be an indication that she is really a Cylon sent to spread chaos in the Fleet? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Partial Answer:She is a Cylon, but that might not be related to her actions. Also, as she has not yet been resurrected, she does not know of her Cylon heritage.]])
	* Why is the shuttle bearing the Quorum delegates en route from the ''[[Zephyr]]'', rather than ''[[Cloud ~~Nine~~]]''?		* Why is the shuttle bearing the Quorum delegates en route from the ''[[Zephyr]]'', rather than ''[[Cloud 9]]''?
	* Who is the one who betrays the others? Cally, for her refusal to carry out orders? Crashdown, for turning his gun on one of his own? Baltar, for killing the group's leader? Or even Tyrol, for his failure to defend Cally by killing Crashdown before the count of "three"?		* Who is the one who betrays the others? Cally, for her refusal to carry out orders? Crashdown, for turning his gun on one of his own? Baltar, for killing the group's leader? Or even Tyrol, for his failure to defend Cally by killing Crashdown before the count of "three"?
	* Baltar appears bloodied and disheveled in his daydream, as he is in reality, instead of nattily well-dressed as he's always been before. Is he losing his mind?		* Baltar appears bloodied and disheveled in his daydream, as he is in reality, instead of nattily well-dressed as he's always been before. Is he losing his mind?

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - ""," to ",""

2024-02-21T05:09:18Z

Text replacement - ""," to ",""

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	*Dr. [[Cottle]] arrives on ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' from the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'', and informs Colonel [[Saul Tigh\|Tigh]] that Commander [[William Adama]] is still bleeding internally, and that he will have to operate to stabilize his condition.		*Dr. [[Cottle]] arrives on ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' from the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'', and informs Colonel [[Saul Tigh\|Tigh]] that Commander [[William Adama]] is still bleeding internally, and that he will have to operate to stabilize his condition.
	*The pressures of the day (coming up on two, without sleep) have gotten to Tigh, as he begins drinking while on duty. In his confusion, he questions why [[Lee Adama]] is leading a crew to rescue the survivors from {{RDM\|Kobol}}, and acts very rudely to members of the crew.		*The pressures of the day (coming up on two, without sleep) have gotten to Tigh, as he begins drinking while on duty. In his confusion, he questions why {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} is leading a crew to rescue the survivors from {{RDM\|Kobol}}, and acts very rudely to members of the crew.
	*After being informed about their arrival on ''Galactica'', Tigh meets the [[Quorum of Twelve]], who demand access to the imprisoned [[Laura Roslin]]. Tigh contends that Commander Adama removed Roslin from power, believing she was a threat to the stability of [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], and denies accusations by the Quorum members that he will try to initiate martial law upon the Fleet.		*After being informed about their arrival on ''Galactica'', Tigh meets the [[Quorum of Twelve]], who demand access to the imprisoned [[Laura Roslin]]. Tigh contends that Commander Adama removed Roslin from power, believing she was a threat to the stability of [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], and denies accusations by the Quorum members that he will try to initiate martial law upon the Fleet.
	*Meanwhile, Roslin experiences delusions caused by [[Chamalla]] withdrawal while being held in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} brig, which prompts [[Billy Keikeya]] to ask [[Venner\|Corporal Venner]], a devout follower of the [[Pythia\|Pythian]] prophecies, to obtain Chamalla extract for Roslin.		*Meanwhile, Roslin experiences delusions caused by [[Chamalla]] withdrawal while being held in ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} brig, which prompts [[Billy Keikeya]] to ask [[Venner\|Corporal Venner]], a devout follower of the [[Pythia\|Pythian]] prophecies, to obtain Chamalla extract for Roslin.
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	*The gunshot reveals their position to the Cylons, who chase the group through the forest. [[Seelix]] is shot in the leg, and Tyrol is shot in the arm, but he manages to use a grenade launcher to take out the DRADIS dish. In a "last stand" gesture, angry and reckless, Tyrol stands up and opens fire on the advancing Cylons just as the Raptors in the air use their missiles to destroy the Cylons.		*The gunshot reveals their position to the Cylons, who chase the group through the forest. [[Seelix]] is shot in the leg, and Tyrol is shot in the arm, but he manages to use a grenade launcher to take out the DRADIS dish. In a "last stand" gesture, angry and reckless, Tyrol stands up and opens fire on the advancing Cylons just as the Raptors in the air use their missiles to destroy the Cylons.
	*As the rescued crew leaves Kobol, Six tells Baltar that he is fulfilling his role in the prophecy, and that she will act as his conscience.		*As the rescued crew leaves Kobol, Six tells Baltar that he is fulfilling his role in the prophecy, and that she will act as his conscience.
	*Tyrol and Baltar cover for Crashdown's demise, indicating to [[Lee Adama]] that Crashdown died while fighting the Cylons.		*Tyrol and Baltar cover for Crashdown's demise, indicating to {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} that Crashdown died while fighting the Cylons.

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	:'''Gaius Baltar:''' ''[shooting at Cylons]'' Chief! Chief!		:'''Gaius Baltar:''' ''[shooting at Cylons]'' Chief! Chief!
	:'''Galen Tyrol:''' ''[pulls a gun out of his holster and starts firing wildly at the advancing Cylon forces]'' Aah! Aah! Aaaaaaah! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! ''[Cylons are all blown into pieces, and Tyrol looks at his gun in amazement, then behind him at a hovering Raptor.]''		:'''Galen Tyrol:''' ''[pulls a gun out of his holster and starts firing wildly at the advancing Cylon forces]'' Aah! Aah! Aaaaaaah! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! ''[Cylons are all blown into pieces, and Tyrol looks at his gun in amazement, then behind him at a hovering Raptor.]''
	:'''[[Lee Adama]]:''' ''[aboard the Raptor]'' You're welcome.		:'''{{callsign\|Lee Adama}}:''' ''[aboard the Raptor]'' You're welcome.

	* ''While waiting to assault the Cylon forces on Kobol''		* ''While waiting to assault the Cylon forces on Kobol''

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*As of the opening credits, the Fleet population is now 47,862, reflecting a casualty count of 12 during the Cylon boarding action in the previous episode. This seems barely sufficient to include the bodies seen on screen, let alone the number of casualties implied in "[[Valley of Darkness]]", but perhaps a number of the casualties have not had time to expire yet. At the end of the episode, factoring in Crashdown's death, the total stands at 47,861.		*As of the opening credits, the Fleet population is now 47,862, reflecting a casualty count of 12 during the Cylon boarding action in the previous episode. This seems barely sufficient to include the bodies seen on screen, let alone the number of casualties implied in "[[Valley of Darkness]]," but perhaps a number of the casualties have not had time to expire yet. At the end of the episode, factoring in Crashdown's death, the total stands at 47,861.
	*{{callsign\|Crashdown}} dies in this episode, shot by Baltar as he threatens to shoot Cally.		*{{callsign\|Crashdown}} dies in this episode, shot by Baltar as he threatens to shoot Cally.
	*"Frag" is American military slang for intentionally killing a superior officer of one's own force in the field, allegedly to save oneself from their incompetence or recklessness. The term was popularized during the Vietnam War, when discipline lagged and a number of officers found grenades in their bunkers or caught "friendly fire" during a skirmish. The word is derived from "fragmentation grenade" which is shortened to "frag grenade" or just "frag."		*"Frag" is American military slang for intentionally killing a superior officer of one's own force in the field, allegedly to save oneself from their incompetence or recklessness. The term was popularized during the Vietnam War, when discipline lagged and a number of officers found grenades in their bunkers or caught "friendly fire" during a skirmish. The word is derived from "fragmentation grenade" which is shortened to "frag grenade" or just "frag."
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	*Raptors are capable of carrying missiles. We also saw this in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]".		*Raptors are capable of carrying missiles. We also saw this in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]".
	*Seven Vipers are down for repairs in this episode, probably damaged offscreen during the sortie in "[[Scattered]]".		*Seven Vipers are down for repairs in this episode, probably damaged offscreen during the sortie in "[[Scattered]]".
	*[[Cottle]]'s hurried arrival means that this episode must begin very shortly after the end of "[[Valley of Darkness]]", during which Roslin still seems to be in good health. For her to exhibit the degree of symptoms shown, either [[chamalla]]'s withdrawal effects are highly acute, or her delirium is the result of the extreme progression of her cancer, no longer masked by the anesthetizing properties of the drug.		*[[Cottle]]'s hurried arrival means that this episode must begin very shortly after the end of "[[Valley of Darkness]]," during which Roslin still seems to be in good health. For her to exhibit the degree of symptoms shown, either [[chamalla]]'s withdrawal effects are highly acute, or her delirium is the result of the extreme progression of her cancer, no longer masked by the anesthetizing properties of the drug.
	*The [[List_of_terms_(RDM)#Military_Jargon\|five 'graph]] orders given by Crashdown approximately follow the 5 paragraph NATO orders format (which is Situation, Mission, Execution, Service and Support, and Command and Signals). Also, in giving orders an infantry commander would use an improvised map model as was done by Crashdown.		*The [[List_of_terms_(RDM)#Military_Jargon\|five 'graph]] orders given by Crashdown approximately follow the 5 paragraph NATO orders format (which is Situation, Mission, Execution, Service and Support, and Command and Signals). Also, in giving orders an infantry commander would use an improvised map model as was done by Crashdown.
	*The writers for this episode, Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin, used to be writers on [[Katee Sackhoff]]'s old show, ''[[w:The Education of Max Bickford\|The Education of Max Bickford]]''.		*The writers for this episode, Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin, used to be writers on [[Katee Sackhoff]]'s old show, ''[[w:The Education of Max Bickford\|The Education of Max Bickford]]''.
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	** Also, how can God, being omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, abandon anything?		** Also, how can God, being omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, abandon anything?
	* Will [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]], [[Cally]], or [[Seelix]] ever reveal the truth about Crashdown's fate? Or perhaps use the threat of doing so as leverage against Baltar, to force him to perform a favor later? ([[Resistance (episode)\|Answer]])		* Will [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]], [[Cally]], or [[Seelix]] ever reveal the truth about Crashdown's fate? Or perhaps use the threat of doing so as leverage against Baltar, to force him to perform a favor later? ([[Resistance (episode)\|Answer]])
	* Why is it necessary to cannibalize [[Raptor 305]] for parts? ''Galactica'' had four Raptors in good condition earlier that day during "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]", and none seem to be deployed during the battle in "[[Scattered]]".		* Why is it necessary to cannibalize [[Raptor 305]] for parts? ''Galactica'' had four Raptors in good condition earlier that day during "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]," and none seem to be deployed during the battle in "[[Scattered]]".
	** Is fielding all six for any extended time period beyond the ship's ability? Have ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} Raptors been in chronically poor condition?		** Is fielding all six for any extended time period beyond the ship's ability? Have ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} Raptors been in chronically poor condition?
	* Could [[Ellen Tigh]]'s attempts to manipulate the downfall of President Roslin be an indication that she is really a Cylon sent to spread chaos in the Fleet? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Partial Answer:She is a Cylon, but that might not be related to her actions. Also, as she has not yet been resurrected, she does not know of her Cylon heritage.]])		* Could [[Ellen Tigh]]'s attempts to manipulate the downfall of President Roslin be an indication that she is really a Cylon sent to spread chaos in the Fleet? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Partial Answer:She is a Cylon, but that might not be related to her actions. Also, as she has not yet been resurrected, she does not know of her Cylon heritage.]])