Humanoid Cylon speculation/ColdBoot - Revision history

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

2025-06-30T18:13:27Z

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

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	The following characters are eliminated from consideration by the clues above. However for those who feel those clues are misinterpreted, the following clues exist.		The following characters are eliminated from consideration by the clues above. However for those who feel those clues are misinterpreted, the following clues exist.

	===~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~===		==={{callsign\|Starbuck}}===
	*To all appearances killed in explosion, then returns two months later in brand-new Viper {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.		*To all appearances killed in explosion, then returns two months later in brand-new Viper {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.
	*Painting mandala since childhood.		*Painting mandala since childhood.
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	*The [[First Hybrid]] states that his existence would "begin again in ways uncertain" after his destruction {{TRS\|Razor}}.		*The [[First Hybrid]] states that his existence would "begin again in ways uncertain" after his destruction {{TRS\|Razor}}.
	*Materials for ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'' state that there were Cylon models based on the human memories of at least three people, however Moore has stated no new characters from Caprica will appear in the series.		*Materials for ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'' state that there were Cylon models based on the human memories of at least three people, however Moore has stated no new characters from Caprica will appear in the series.
	*The nature of the being, represented by an internal image of Leoben Conoy, who appears to ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ in "[[Maelstrom]]" is unknown.		*The nature of the being, represented by an internal image of Leoben Conoy, who appears to {{callsign\|Starbuck}} in "[[Maelstrom]]" is unknown.
	*Original [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]] units not on the [[Guardian basestar]] when it is destroyed could still exist.		*Original [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]] units not on the [[Guardian basestar]] when it is destroyed could still exist.
	*The slavery of the robotic Cylons has become an important Cylon issue. Non-biological forms could be represented in the Final Five.		*The slavery of the robotic Cylons has become an important Cylon issue. Non-biological forms could be represented in the Final Five.

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

2025-02-08T17:01:03Z

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

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	*Although Conoy may well be lying in order to confuse Roslin in "[[Flesh and Bone]]," it appears most likely that he refers to William Adama.		*Although Conoy may well be lying in order to confuse Roslin in "[[Flesh and Bone]]," it appears most likely that he refers to William Adama.

	===[[Lee Adama]]===		==={{callsign\|Lee Adama}}===
	*Described as "in his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]].		*Described as "in his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]].
	*Negative: Orders destruction of Temple of Five, which Final Five member Tyrol is unable to carry out.		*Negative: Orders destruction of Temple of Five, which Final Five member Tyrol is unable to carry out.

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

2025-02-08T16:23:17Z

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

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	===General Constraints===		===General Constraints===
	Any character, with the likely exceptions of [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Cally Tyrol]], who have fathered half-Cylon children with Cylons<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, could be the final Cylon. The [[Final Five]] are a "fundamentally different"		Any character, with the likely exceptions of {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and [[Cally Tyrol]], who have fathered half-Cylon children with Cylons<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, could be the final Cylon. The [[Final Five]] are a "fundamentally different"
	kind of Cylon <ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=ffdifferent\|timestamp=19:05\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref> and having children, apparent parents, a deep history including experience in the first Cylon war, injuries and a green light from the Cylon detector do not disqualify a character. Connection with the [[Temple of Five]] and Earth suggests the final Cylon is, in some sense, older than the colonies. Dead characters are not excluded. The final Cylon may or may not be aware of his or her nature. It is expected that the unmasking of the final Cylon will be a highly dramatic event, similar in grandeur to the revelation of the other four members of the Final Five.		kind of Cylon <ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=ffdifferent\|timestamp=19:05\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref> and having children, apparent parents, a deep history including experience in the first Cylon war, injuries and a green light from the Cylon detector do not disqualify a character. Connection with the [[Temple of Five]] and Earth suggests the final Cylon is, in some sense, older than the colonies. Dead characters are not excluded. The final Cylon may or may not be aware of his or her nature. It is expected that the unmasking of the final Cylon will be a highly dramatic event, similar in grandeur to the revelation of the other four members of the Final Five.

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	====Four with the Fleet====		====Four with the Fleet====
	[[D'Anna Biers]] states that "Four [of the Final Five] are in your fleet." {{TRS\|Revelations}} At the time, [[Gaius Baltar]], [[Laura Roslin]], [[William Adama]] and [[Karl Agathon]] are not with the Fleet. Furthermore, [[Diana Seelix]] and [[Brendan Constanza]], as well as several minor characters are away from the Fleet too. However, it is uncertain if she intends the statement to be so accurate as to exclude everyone who is not literally with the Fleet at that time, although she only demands four be delivered and is prepared to destroy the Fleet with nuclear weapons, which would destroy the fifth if he/she is hidden within the Fleet.		[[D'Anna Biers]] states that "Four [of the Final Five] are in your fleet." {{TRS\|Revelations}} At the time, [[Gaius Baltar]], [[Laura Roslin]], [[William Adama]] and {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} are not with the Fleet. Furthermore, [[Diana Seelix]] and [[Brendan Constanza]], as well as several minor characters are away from the Fleet too. However, it is uncertain if she intends the statement to be so accurate as to exclude everyone who is not literally with the Fleet at that time, although she only demands four be delivered and is prepared to destroy the Fleet with nuclear weapons, which would destroy the fifth if he/she is hidden within the Fleet.

	====Other====		====Other====

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

2024-02-21T05:08:22Z

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

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	Clues as to the identity of hidden Cylons have been historically rare in the series. These are the clues which have actually pointed to a real Cylon:		Clues as to the identity of hidden Cylons have been historically rare in the series. These are the clues which have actually pointed to a real Cylon:
	* [[Galen Tyrol]]'s compulsion to find [[Temple of Five]] {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.		* [[Galen Tyrol]]'s compulsion to find [[Temple of Five]] {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.
	* Tyrol suspects he is a Cylon. In a conversation with Brother [[Cavil]], the priest tells him "I'm [a Cylon] and I haven't seen you at the meetings", foreshadowing that both characters are Cylons {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I}}.		* Tyrol suspects he is a Cylon. In a conversation with Brother [[Cavil]], the priest tells him "I'm [a Cylon] and I haven't seen you at the meetings," foreshadowing that both characters are Cylons {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I}}.
	* Tyrol suffers significantly fewer injuries than his wife when exposed to the vacuum of space {{TRS\|A Day in the Life}}.		* Tyrol suffers significantly fewer injuries than his wife when exposed to the vacuum of space {{TRS\|A Day in the Life}}.
	* Number Three recognizes and apologizes to one of the Final Five. At this point in the story, the only non-disqualified characters she had both interacted extensively with and caused harm to were [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Samuel Anders]].		* Number Three recognizes and apologizes to one of the Final Five. At this point in the story, the only non-disqualified characters she had both interacted extensively with and caused harm to were [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Samuel Anders]].
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	*Negative: Ruled out as being one of the 4 revealed members in podcast for "Crossroads".		*Negative: Ruled out as being one of the 4 revealed members in podcast for "Crossroads".
	*Seeks redemption over fear he started the war {{TRS\|Hero}}.		*Seeks redemption over fear he started the war {{TRS\|Hero}}.
	*Although Conoy may well be lying in order to confuse Roslin in "[[Flesh and Bone]]", it appears most likely that he refers to William Adama.		*Although Conoy may well be lying in order to confuse Roslin in "[[Flesh and Bone]]," it appears most likely that he refers to William Adama.

	===[[Lee Adama]]===		===[[Lee Adama]]===

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Caprica Six" to "Caprica-Six"

2024-02-20T22:09:28Z

Text replacement - "Caprica Six" to "Caprica-Six"

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

2024-02-17T16:34:11Z

Text replacement - " -- " to "—"

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	*[[Bradley Thompson]] stated "If memory serves, [the identity of the] fifth (which may change) we've been kicking around since about the end of Season One."<ref>[[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive8#Identity of the Final Five\|BW:OC#Identity of the Final Five]]</ref>		*[[Bradley Thompson]] stated "If memory serves, [the identity of the] fifth (which may change) we've been kicking around since about the end of Season One."<ref>[[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive8#Identity of the Final Five\|BW:OC#Identity of the Final Five]]</ref>
	*During a Q&A session on the official Sci Fi channel Battlestar Galactica forum Ronald D. Moore notes that he already knows who the last Cylon is, and that he's already left clues as to who it is<ref>[http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?showtopic=2270103&st=0&p=3041263&#entry3041263 20 Answers - SCI FI FORUMS] Retrieved 03-27-2007</ref>.		*During a Q&A session on the official Sci Fi channel Battlestar Galactica forum Ronald D. Moore notes that he already knows who the last Cylon is, and that he's already left clues as to who it is<ref>[http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?showtopic=2270103&st=0&p=3041263&#entry3041263 20 Answers - SCI FI FORUMS] Retrieved 03-27-2007</ref>.
	*The fifth Cylon will be "organic and satisfying. It won't be some day player from Season 1." says SciFi Channel VP Mark Stern.<ref>T.V. Guide, July 14-20, 2008</ref> Stern describes it as "delicious" and "one of those things that are right under your nose and you don't expect it -- but it makes total sense." He says, "it doesn't feel arbitrary, It feels like it could have been planned all along."<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ed-martin/who-is-the-twelfth-cylon_b_123865.html Huffington Post interview with Stern]</ref>		*The fifth Cylon will be "organic and satisfying. It won't be some day player from Season 1." says SciFi Channel VP Mark Stern.<ref>T.V. Guide, July 14-20, 2008</ref> Stern describes it as "delicious" and "one of those things that are right under your nose and you don't expect it—but it makes total sense." He says, "it doesn't feel arbitrary, It feels like it could have been planned all along."<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ed-martin/who-is-the-twelfth-cylon_b_123865.html Huffington Post interview with Stern]</ref>
	*"I can tell you it's someone you've seen. It won't be a guest-star" says Ronald Moore.<ref>ComicCon 2008 panel</ref> In producer-speak, a "guest star" is any non-regular, however Moore probably meant a brand-new guest star.		*"I can tell you it's someone you've seen. It won't be a guest-star" says Ronald Moore.<ref>ComicCon 2008 panel</ref> In producer-speak, a "guest star" is any non-regular, however Moore probably meant a brand-new guest star.

	====YouWillKnowTheTruth====		====YouWillKnowTheTruth====
	A Sci-Fi Channel promotional site, [[YouWillKnowTheTruth]], details various clues, many possibly related to the identity of the final Cylon		A Sci-Fi Channel promotional site, [[YouWillKnowTheTruth]], details various clues, many possibly related to the identity of the final Cylon
	* "You don't know my name." -- This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or {{callsign\|Crashdown}}, or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.		* "You don't know my name."—This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or {{callsign\|Crashdown}}, or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.
	* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.		* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.
	* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].		* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].

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

2024-02-11T23:50:49Z

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

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	====YouWillKnowTheTruth====		====YouWillKnowTheTruth====
	A Sci-Fi Channel promotional site, [[YouWillKnowTheTruth]], details various clues, many possibly related to the identity of the final Cylon		A Sci-Fi Channel promotional site, [[YouWillKnowTheTruth]], details various clues, many possibly related to the identity of the final Cylon
	* "You don't know my name." -- This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or [[Crashdown]], or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.		* "You don't know my name." -- This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or {{callsign\|Crashdown}}, or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.
	* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.		* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.
	* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].		* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "He That Believeth In Me" to "He That Believeth in Me"

2023-10-29T16:08:35Z

Text replacement - "He That Believeth In Me" to "He That Believeth in Me"

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	*The Hybrid declares him "The Chosen One" and said he had "A mind that burns like fire." The secrets of the Temple of Five are only to be revealed to that chosen one {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.		*The Hybrid declares him "The Chosen One" and said he had "A mind that burns like fire." The secrets of the Temple of Five are only to be revealed to that chosen one {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.
	*Has a [[Virtual Six\|Six in his head]] that claims to be an angel from God, as well as a [[Virtual Baltar]] similar to Caprica-Six's.		*Has a [[Virtual Six\|Six in his head]] that claims to be an angel from God, as well as a [[Virtual Baltar]] similar to Caprica-Six's.
	*Seemingly able to cure a boy of viral meningitis by praying, as instructed by Virtual Six {{TRS\|He That Believeth In Me}}.		*Seemingly able to cure a boy of viral meningitis by praying, as instructed by Virtual Six {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}.
	*Seen as the messiah by a [[Cult of Baltar\|cult]].		*Seen as the messiah by a [[Cult of Baltar\|cult]].
	*Unconsciously knows what part of Cylon base to attack {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.		*Unconsciously knows what part of Cylon base to attack {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(Revelations)" to "{{TRS|Revelations}}"

2020-09-07T18:10:50Z

Text replacement - "(Revelations)" to "{{TRS|Revelations}}"

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	====Four with the Fleet====		====Four with the Fleet====
	[[D'Anna Biers]] states that "Four [of the Final Five] are in your fleet." ~~([[~~Revelations~~]])~~ At the time, [[Gaius Baltar]], [[Laura Roslin]], [[William Adama]] and [[Karl Agathon]] are not with the Fleet. Furthermore, [[Diana Seelix]] and [[Brendan Constanza]], as well as several minor characters are away from the Fleet too. However, it is uncertain if she intends the statement to be so accurate as to exclude everyone who is not literally with the Fleet at that time, although she only demands four be delivered and is prepared to destroy the Fleet with nuclear weapons, which would destroy the fifth if he/she is hidden within the Fleet.		[[D'Anna Biers]] states that "Four [of the Final Five] are in your fleet." {{TRS\|Revelations}} At the time, [[Gaius Baltar]], [[Laura Roslin]], [[William Adama]] and [[Karl Agathon]] are not with the Fleet. Furthermore, [[Diana Seelix]] and [[Brendan Constanza]], as well as several minor characters are away from the Fleet too. However, it is uncertain if she intends the statement to be so accurate as to exclude everyone who is not literally with the Fleet at that time, although she only demands four be delivered and is prepared to destroy the Fleet with nuclear weapons, which would destroy the fifth if he/she is hidden within the Fleet.

	====Other====		====Other====
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	*Seeks some redemption for the destruction of the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]''.		*Seeks some redemption for the destruction of the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]''.
	*Lee Adama's query "What if it had been Zak in that Viper?" may also subtly refer to himself.		*Lee Adama's query "What if it had been Zak in that Viper?" may also subtly refer to himself.
	*Negative: The game of hostage brinksmanship with D'Anna Biers ~~([[~~Revelations~~]])~~ seems highly unlikely if she knows him to be the final Cylon.		*Negative: The game of hostage brinksmanship with D'Anna Biers {{TRS\|Revelations}} seems highly unlikely if she knows him to be the final Cylon.

	==More Speculative Options==		==More Speculative Options==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(Faith)" to "{{TRS|Faith}}"

2020-09-07T18:08:52Z

Text replacement - "(Faith)" to "{{TRS|Faith}}"

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	===[[Laura Roslin]]===		===[[Laura Roslin]]===
	*One of the few humans to experience Cylon related visions. (Possible explanations include [[chamalla]] and blood transfusions from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]].)		*One of the few humans to experience Cylon related visions. (Possible explanations include [[chamalla]] and blood transfusions from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]].)
	*Also apparently shares [[Emily Kowalski]]'s dying vision of trip to afterlife ~~([[~~Faith~~]])~~.		*Also apparently shares [[Emily Kowalski]]'s dying vision of trip to afterlife {{TRS\|Faith}}.
	*Ruled out as being one of the four revealed members in podcast for "[[Crossroads, Part II]]".		*Ruled out as being one of the four revealed members in podcast for "[[Crossroads, Part II]]".
	*The unboxed Three tells Roslin she is a member of the final five, then says she was joking just to see her reaction.		*The unboxed Three tells Roslin she is a member of the final five, then says she was joking just to see her reaction.

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	*The Hybrid declares him "The Chosen One" and said he had "A mind that burns like fire." The secrets of the Temple of Five are only to be revealed to that chosen one {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.		*The Hybrid declares him "The Chosen One" and said he had "A mind that burns like fire." The secrets of the Temple of Five are only to be revealed to that chosen one {{TRS\|The Eye of Jupiter}}.
	*Has a [[Virtual Six\|Six in his head]] that claims to be an angel from God, as well as a [[Virtual Baltar]] similar to Caprica-Six's.		*Has a [[Virtual Six\|Six in his head]] that claims to be an angel from God, as well as a [[Virtual Baltar]] similar to Caprica-Six's.
	*Seemingly able to cure a boy of viral meningitis by praying, as instructed by Virtual Six {{TRS\|He That Believeth In Me}}.		*Seemingly able to cure a boy of viral meningitis by praying, as instructed by Virtual Six {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}.
	*Seen as the messiah by a [[Cult of Baltar\|cult]].		*Seen as the messiah by a [[Cult of Baltar\|cult]].
	*Unconsciously knows what part of Cylon base to attack {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.		*Unconsciously knows what part of Cylon base to attack {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.

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	* "You don't know my name."—This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or {{callsign\|Crashdown}}, or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.		* "You don't know my name."—This could refer to characters whose full names are not known to the audience, such as [[Cottle]] or {{callsign\|Crashdown}}, or to the Virtual being, whose name is entirely unknown.
	* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.		* [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance from [[The Last Supper]] may be interpreted as a sign of her death, or of her no longer being eliminated by that clue.
	* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].		* The foetus with a red spine may refer to [[Hera]], [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child or [[Nicholas]].
	* Several scenes with discussion of the Cylon God may indicate a connection to this being. We also don't know the Cylon god's name.		* Several scenes with discussion of the Cylon God may indicate a connection to this being. We also don't know the Cylon god's name.
	* Baltar's statement "seems we both made rather bad choices when it comes to our Presidential aides-du-camp, wouldn't you say?" seems to compare Gaeta and Tory Foster. His loyalties are described as divided.		* Baltar's statement "seems we both made rather bad choices when it comes to our Presidential aides-du-camp, wouldn't you say?" seems to compare Gaeta and Tory Foster. His loyalties are described as divided.
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	*Intense curiosity over specifics of quest for Earth.		*Intense curiosity over specifics of quest for Earth.
	*Sexual relationship with a Cavil on New Caprica.		*Sexual relationship with a Cavil on New Caprica.
	*Ellen's appearance to her husband in visions while he is with [[Caprica Six]].		*Ellen's appearance to her husband in visions while he is with [[Caprica-Six]].
	*After Baltar declares all Cylon tests will be green, Virtual Six asks what the real result of her test was, which is peculiar as she should see what he sees. He says, "I'll never tell." {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}		*After Baltar declares all Cylon tests will be green, Virtual Six asks what the real result of her test was, which is peculiar as she should see what he sees. He says, "I'll never tell." {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}

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	===Virtual Being/Beings===		===Virtual Being/Beings===
	The various [[Virtual beings]] appear to be a manifestation of some external being or beings. There may be just one being behind the vision that Baltar sees as a Six and as himself, that [[Caprica Six]] sees as Baltar and which Starbuck saw as Leoben. This "character" is both unseen and at the same time one of the most popular regular characters, most commonly appearing as a sexy Six. The being (or one of the several beings) could take the role of the final Cylon. If so, the being would appear played by regular cast members such as [[James Callis]] or [[Tricia Helfer]], but be distinct from the characters they normally play.		The various [[Virtual beings]] appear to be a manifestation of some external being or beings. There may be just one being behind the vision that Baltar sees as a Six and as himself, that [[Caprica-Six]] sees as Baltar and which Starbuck saw as Leoben. This "character" is both unseen and at the same time one of the most popular regular characters, most commonly appearing as a sexy Six. The being (or one of the several beings) could take the role of the final Cylon. If so, the being would appear played by regular cast members such as [[James Callis]] or [[Tricia Helfer]], but be distinct from the characters they normally play.
	*The being claims to be an agent of the Cylon [[God (RDM)\|God]].		*The being claims to be an agent of the Cylon [[God (RDM)\|God]].
	*The being has manipulated a considerable number of key events in the journey of the Fleet and Kara Thrace's destiny.		*The being has manipulated a considerable number of key events in the journey of the Fleet and Kara Thrace's destiny.
	*When D'Anna Biers sees the Final Five, she may see the being in any form. Since Caprica Six sees the being as her lover Baltar, Biers may also have seen Baltar. This explains the profuse apology, her telling him "you were right" and her believing that there are only "four in your fleet."		*When D'Anna Biers sees the Final Five, she may see the being in any form. Since Caprica-Six sees the being as her lover Baltar, Biers may also have seen Baltar. This explains the profuse apology, her telling him "you were right" and her believing that there are only "four in your fleet."
	*The being is the only regular character not subject to fan speculation about being a Cylon, because most fans concluded it already was a Cylon due to the form and statements of Baltar's Virtual Six. However, the being is clearly not one of the Significant Seven. This "hiding in plain sight" is a popular dramatic trick.		*The being is the only regular character not subject to fan speculation about being a Cylon, because most fans concluded it already was a Cylon due to the form and statements of Baltar's Virtual Six. However, the being is clearly not one of the Significant Seven. This "hiding in plain sight" is a popular dramatic trick.
	*D'Anna Biers speaks to Cavil of "the one who programmed us" after seeing the Final Five.		*D'Anna Biers speaks to Cavil of "the one who programmed us" after seeing the Final Five.