Galactica 1980 2 - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Category:1980" to "{{indicator|1980}}[[Category:1980"

2025-07-19T21:02:45Z

Text replacement - "[[Category:1980" to "{{indicator|1980}}[[Category:1980"

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	[[Category:Dynamite Comics]]		[[Category:Dynamite Comics]]
	[[Category:Dynamite Comics (1980)]]		[[Category:Dynamite Comics (1980)]]
	[[Category:1980]]		{{indicator\|1980}}[[Category:1980]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2025-02-02T23:01:47Z

Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

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	*Troy and Dillon race into the burning wreckage of ''Galactica'' looking for Adama. Amid the rubble and scorched bodies, they find him lying on the floor barely breathing. They innoculate him against the [[w:Radiation\|radiation]] from the nuclear missile and pull him from the wreckage.		*Troy and Dillon race into the burning wreckage of ''Galactica'' looking for Adama. Amid the rubble and scorched bodies, they find him lying on the floor barely breathing. They innoculate him against the [[w:Radiation\|radiation]] from the nuclear missile and pull him from the wreckage.
	*As the two leave with Troy carrying Adama over his shoulder, they are confronted by American troops, who order them to drop their weapons. Neither Troy nor Dillon can understand what they are saying.		*As the two leave with Troy carrying Adama over his shoulder, they are confronted by American troops, who order them to drop their weapons. Neither Troy nor Dillon can understand what they are saying.
	[[~~Image~~:Galactica 1980 2 - Baltar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The re-imagined Baltar in ''Galactica 1980'']]		[[File:Galactica 1980 2 - Baltar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The re-imagined Baltar in ''Galactica 1980'']]
	*Dillon raises his [[Laser pistol (TOS)\|laser pistol]], and one of the marines opens fire and hits him. Troy returns fire, catching the soldier in the chest and startling the other troops with his laser.		*Dillon raises his [[Laser pistol (TOS)\|laser pistol]], and one of the marines opens fire and hits him. Troy returns fire, catching the soldier in the chest and startling the other troops with his laser.
	*In the Operations Center, the American generals confirm that the Soviets have retaliated with a nuclear strike of their own and request permission from the President to launch a second salvo.		*In the Operations Center, the American generals confirm that the Soviets have retaliated with a nuclear strike of their own and request permission from the President to launch a second salvo.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Greetings from Earth" to "Greetings From Earth"

2023-09-22T03:14:01Z

Text replacement - "Greetings from Earth" to "Greetings From Earth"

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* This comic's title is "Greetings From Earth," an obvious nod to the Battlestar Galactica episode of the [[Greetings ~~from~~ Earth\|same name]].		* This comic's title is "Greetings From Earth," an obvious nod to the Battlestar Galactica episode of the [[Greetings From Earth\|same name]].
	* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].		* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].
	* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.		* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "the ''Rising Star''" to "''Rising Star''"

2021-05-07T22:10:32Z

Text replacement - "the ''Rising Star''" to "''Rising Star''"

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	*One of the President's advisers, Bob, recommends waiting on the second salvo, noting the original attack may not have been Soviet given the level of technology seen thus far, such as the Vipers and the laser pistols.		*One of the President's advisers, Bob, recommends waiting on the second salvo, noting the original attack may not have been Soviet given the level of technology seen thus far, such as the Vipers and the laser pistols.
	*[[Bob (1980)\|Bob]] suggests that this may in fact be a [[w:First contact\|first contact]] event, but another aide interrupts to inform them that the Colonials are landing ground forces.		*[[Bob (1980)\|Bob]] suggests that this may in fact be a [[w:First contact\|first contact]] event, but another aide interrupts to inform them that the Colonials are landing ground forces.
	*From ~~the~~ ''Rising Star'', Dr. Zee is directing the invasion of the Earth. Deducing that the White House is the seat of power in the [[w:United States\|United States]], Zee orders the Vipers heading towards Earth to commence strafing runs.		*From ''Rising Star'', Dr. Zee is directing the invasion of the Earth. Deducing that the White House is the seat of power in the [[w:United States\|United States]], Zee orders the Vipers heading towards Earth to commence strafing runs.
	*Civilian conscripted soldiers armed with laser pistols begin loading into [[landram]]s in preparation for the invasion.		*Civilian conscripted soldiers armed with laser pistols begin loading into [[landram]]s in preparation for the invasion.
	*Zee tells them to reclaim their heritage by conquering the "savages" of Earth, as they do so with the blessings of the Gods.		*Zee tells them to reclaim their heritage by conquering the "savages" of Earth, as they do so with the blessings of the Gods.

Batmagoo: /* Questions */ divide and answers

2020-10-07T09:25:30Z

Questions: divide and answers

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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	* Will the Colonial's invasion and conquest of Earth succeed?		=== Answered Questions ===
	* What of the Cylons, will they simply clean up after the Colonial's attack on Earth?
	* What would happen to Baltar should he be successful in destroying humanity?		* Will the Colonial's invasion and conquest of Earth succeed? ([[Galactica 1980 4\|Answer]])
			* What of the Cylons, will they simply clean up after the Colonial's attack on Earth? ([[Galactica 1980 4\|Answer]])
			* What would happen to Baltar should he be successful in destroying humanity? ([[Galactica 1980 4\|Answer]])

			=== Unanswered Questions ===

	* How did Baltar come to obtain the metal plate on his face?		* How did Baltar come to obtain the metal plate on his face?
	* Now that ''Galactica'' is destroyed, which ship in the Fleet is militarily the strongest?		* Now that ''Galactica'' is destroyed, which ship in the Fleet is militarily the strongest?

	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Original Series" to "{{TOS|Battlestar Galactica|Original Series}}"

2020-05-06T16:50:37Z

Text replacement - "Original Series" to "{{TOS|Battlestar Galactica|Original Series}}"

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	:* The story takes place on 27 January 1980, which was the date that ''Galactica 1980'' premiered on [[w:American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]].		:* The story takes place on 27 January 1980, which was the date that ''Galactica 1980'' premiered on [[w:American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]].
	:* The people that [[Donald Mortinson (alternate)\|Donald Mortinson]] believes capable of translating the Colonial's language—Frellich, Lupo, and McCullough—are named after [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Frank Lupo]], and [[Bob McCullough]], members of the ''Galactica 1980'' crew.		:* The people that [[Donald Mortinson (alternate)\|Donald Mortinson]] believes capable of translating the Colonial's language—Frellich, Lupo, and McCullough—are named after [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Frank Lupo]], and [[Bob McCullough]], members of the ''Galactica 1980'' crew.
	:* The musical piece Baltar plays, Larson's Apogee in C-Minor, is a nod to both [[Glen A. Larson]] (creator and executive producer of ''Galactica 1980'' and the [[Battlestar Galactica ~~(TOS)~~\|Original Series]]) and [[Apogee]], [[John Dykstra]]'s special effects studio that worked on special effects for "[[Saga of a Star World]]."		:* The musical piece Baltar plays, Larson's Apogee in C-Minor, is a nod to both [[Glen A. Larson]] (creator and executive producer of ''Galactica 1980'' and the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}}) and [[Apogee]], [[John Dykstra]]'s special effects studio that worked on special effects for "[[Saga of a Star World]]."

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

Galactica1981: /* Notes */

2011-09-18T20:23:33Z

Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* This comic's title, "Greetings From Earth," ~~is a~~ nod to the Battlestar Galactica episode of the [[Greetings from Earth\|same name]].		* This comic's title is "Greetings From Earth," an obvious nod to the Battlestar Galactica episode of the [[Greetings from Earth\|same name]].
	* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].		* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].
	* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.		* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.

Galactica1981: /* Notes */

2011-09-18T20:18:50Z

Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

			* This comic's title, "Greetings From Earth," is a nod to the Battlestar Galactica episode of the [[Greetings from Earth\|same name]].
	* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].		* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].
	* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.		* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.

Galactica1981: /* Plot */

2011-09-18T16:53:58Z

Plot

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	*Troy and Dillon race into the burning wreckage of ''Galactica'' looking for Adama. Amid the rubble and scorched bodies, they find him lying on the floor barely breathing. They innoculate him against the [[w:Radiation\|radiation]] from the nuclear missile and pull him from the wreckage.		*Troy and Dillon race into the burning wreckage of ''Galactica'' looking for Adama. Amid the rubble and scorched bodies, they find him lying on the floor barely breathing. They innoculate him against the [[w:Radiation\|radiation]] from the nuclear missile and pull him from the wreckage.
	*As the two leave with Troy carrying Adama over his shoulder, they are confronted by American troops, who order them to drop their weapons. Neither Troy nor Dillon can understand what they are saying.		*As the two leave with Troy carrying Adama over his shoulder, they are confronted by American troops, who order them to drop their weapons. Neither Troy nor Dillon can understand what they are saying.
			[[Image:Galactica 1980 2 - Baltar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The re-imagined Baltar in ''Galactica 1980'']]
	*Dillon raises his [[Laser pistol (TOS)\|laser pistol]], and one of the marines opens fire and hits him. Troy returns fire, catching the soldier in the chest and startling the other troops with his laser.		*Dillon raises his [[Laser pistol (TOS)\|laser pistol]], and one of the marines opens fire and hits him. Troy returns fire, catching the soldier in the chest and startling the other troops with his laser.
	*In the Operations Center, the American generals confirm that the Soviets have retaliated with a nuclear strike of their own and request permission from the President to launch a second salvo.		*In the Operations Center, the American generals confirm that the Soviets have retaliated with a nuclear strike of their own and request permission from the President to launch a second salvo.

TheKid965: /* Notes */

2010-04-15T15:08:52Z

Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* The story takes place on 27 January 1980, the same date that ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' premiered on [[w:American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]].
	* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].		* The usage of Viper numbers and callsigns, in addition to proper first and last names (i.e. Troy "Boxey" Adama in Viper 5480), is likely inspired by the [[Re-imagined Series]]. As is Doctor Zee's first name, Gaius, who is clearly named as a nod to [[Gaius Baltar]].
	* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.		* Colonel [[Boomer (1980 alternate)\|Boomer]] was not on ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'' at the time of the American's fatal attack on the [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]]. While next in command, Dr. Zee declares "cerebral law" (a form of martial law that relieves both military and the Quorum of their leadership) and transfers this authority to Zee.
	* The Colonials have a vaccine against radiation.		* The Colonials have a vaccine against radiation.
	* Colonial language is based off of [[w:Aramaic\|Aramaic]].		* Colonial language is based off of [[w:Aramaic\|Aramaic]].
	* The people that [[Donald Mortinson (alternate)\|Donald Mortinson]] believes capable of translating the Colonial's language—Frellich, Lupo, and McCullough—are named after [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Frank Lupo]], and [[Bob McCullough]], members of ~~the crew that worked on~~ the ''1980'' ~~television series~~.		* This issue contains several subtle homages to the actual ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' television series:
	* The musical piece, Larson's Apogee in C-Minor, is a nod to both [[Glen A. Larson]] (creator and executive producer of the [[Original Series]] ~~and ''[[Galactica 1980]]''~~) and [[Apogee]], [[John Dykstra]]'s special effects studio that worked on special effects for "[[Saga of a Star World]]."		:* The story takes place on 27 January 1980, which was the date that ''Galactica 1980'' premiered on [[w:American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]].
			:* The people that [[Donald Mortinson (alternate)\|Donald Mortinson]] believes capable of translating the Colonial's language—Frellich, Lupo, and McCullough—are named after [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Frank Lupo]], and [[Bob McCullough]], members of the ''Galactica 1980'' crew.
			:* The musical piece Baltar plays, Larson's Apogee in C-Minor, is a nod to both [[Glen A. Larson]] (creator and executive producer of ''Galactica 1980'' and the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]]) and [[Apogee]], [[John Dykstra]]'s special effects studio that worked on special effects for "[[Saga of a Star World]]."

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==