Humanoid Cylon speculation - Revision history

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

2025-06-30T18:13:47Z

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	In [[Caprica-Six]]'s final vision in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]" she sees the hooded figures of the final five staring at her from the upper level. Baltar is standing next to her in the vision as well.		In [[Caprica-Six]]'s final vision in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]" she sees the hooded figures of the final five staring at her from the upper level. Baltar is standing next to her in the vision as well.

	===~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~===		==={{callsign\|Starbuck}}===
	[[File:Kara_Thrace.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Kara_Thrace.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	{{seealso\|The Destiny}}		{{seealso\|The Destiny}}

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

2025-02-08T17:10:41Z

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	==General factors for consideration==		==General factors for consideration==
	In terms of narrative, to prevent an anti-climax it seems likely that the final Cylon would probably need to be a more prominent character than those of the Four. This centers the spotlight in the central "human" characters ([[Roslin]], [[William Adama\|William]] and [[Lee Adama]], [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]] and {{callsign\|Starbuck}}). However, there is still half a season for characters to develop and gain significance with viewers.		In terms of narrative, to prevent an anti-climax it seems likely that the final Cylon would probably need to be a more prominent character than those of the Four. This centers the spotlight in the central "human" characters ([[Roslin]], [[William Adama\|William]] and {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}, [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]] and {{callsign\|Starbuck}}). However, there is still half a season for characters to develop and gain significance with viewers.

	With the Final Five being "fundamentally different" from the Seven, extrapolating any characteristics we learned of Cylons from the Seven (including physiology, loyalty or self-awareness) is of questionable validity.		With the Final Five being "fundamentally different" from the Seven, extrapolating any characteristics we learned of Cylons from the Seven (including physiology, loyalty or self-awareness) is of questionable validity.
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	William Adama experiences guilt for actions he believe may have triggered the war {{TRS\|Hero}}. This could be the "hungering for redemption" that the [[First Hybrid]] talks about (see above).		William Adama experiences guilt for actions he believe may have triggered the war {{TRS\|Hero}}. This could be the "hungering for redemption" that the [[First Hybrid]] talks about (see above).

	===[[Lee Adama]]===		==={{callsign\|Lee Adama}}===
	[[File:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.		Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.

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

2025-02-08T16:19:39Z

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

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	The [[first Hybrid]] gives a monologue about his knowledge of the Final Five in the extended version of "[[Razor]]". It states that the fifth Cylon, which is still in shadow, will come toward the light, hungering for redemption which will only come in the howl of terrible suffering.		The [[first Hybrid]] gives a monologue about his knowledge of the Final Five in the extended version of "[[Razor]]". It states that the fifth Cylon, which is still in shadow, will come toward the light, hungering for redemption which will only come in the howl of terrible suffering.

	With the exception of [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.		With the exception of {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.

	In "[[Revelations]]," [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.		In "[[Revelations]]," [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.
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	Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.		Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.

	The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} is married to an Eight.

	Lee Adama is told that he is "a son trying to flee his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]]. This conceivably could link with the description of the final Cylon as "still in shadow, drawn toward the light."		Lee Adama is told that he is "a son trying to flee his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]]. This conceivably could link with the description of the final Cylon as "still in shadow, drawn toward the light."
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	The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.		The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.

	At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} is married to an Eight.

	She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.		She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.

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	===[[Laura Roslin]]===		===[[Laura Roslin]]===
	[[~~Image~~:Laura_Roslin_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Laura_Roslin_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.		The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.

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	===[[William Adama]]===		===[[William Adama]]===
	[[~~Image~~:William_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:William_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	If William Adama were revealed to be a Cylon, it would be one of the biggest shocks the series could produce. Overall Adama appears to epitomize a very human set of strengths and weaknesses. Nevertheless, he does experience hallucinations in the fifth [[Razor Flashback]], although he sees and hears people in his environment instead of seeing himself in a different one. The experience could also be explained by stress or other factors, however.		If William Adama were revealed to be a Cylon, it would be one of the biggest shocks the series could produce. Overall Adama appears to epitomize a very human set of strengths and weaknesses. Nevertheless, he does experience hallucinations in the fifth [[Razor Flashback]], although he sees and hears people in his environment instead of seeing himself in a different one. The experience could also be explained by stress or other factors, however.

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	===[[Lee Adama]]===		===[[Lee Adama]]===
	[[~~Image~~:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.		Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.

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	===[[Gaius Baltar]]===		===[[Gaius Baltar]]===
	[[~~Image~~:Gaius_Baltar_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Gaius_Baltar_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	{{mainarticle\|Baltar as Cylon speculation}}		{{mainarticle\|Baltar as Cylon speculation}}
	Baltar's vast intelligence, weak character and lack of loyalty to anyone but himself have made him ultimately humanity's (unwitting) betrayer. Baltar himself longs to be a Cylon as this would absolve himself, however comes to the conclusion that he is human after all. Baltar certainly has a lot to be guilty about, whether he has enough of a conscience to be truly "hungering for redemption" is questionable, however his confession to Roslin seems to indicate that this is the case {{TRS\|The Hub}}.		Baltar's vast intelligence, weak character and lack of loyalty to anyone but himself have made him ultimately humanity's (unwitting) betrayer. Baltar himself longs to be a Cylon as this would absolve himself, however comes to the conclusion that he is human after all. Baltar certainly has a lot to be guilty about, whether he has enough of a conscience to be truly "hungering for redemption" is questionable, however his confession to Roslin seems to indicate that this is the case {{TRS\|The Hub}}.
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	===[[Kara Thrace]]===		===[[Kara Thrace]]===
	[[~~Image~~:Kara_Thrace.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Kara_Thrace.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	{{seealso\|The Destiny}}		{{seealso\|The Destiny}}
	Kara Thrace's path towards her destiny has involved many strange, perhaps supernatural events. Whether this destiny involves her being a Cylon is a matter of speculation (indeed members of the [[Significant Seven]], who do not know who the Final Five are, tell her that she has this destiny), but it is certain there is ''something'' special about Thrace herself.		Kara Thrace's path towards her destiny has involved many strange, perhaps supernatural events. Whether this destiny involves her being a Cylon is a matter of speculation (indeed members of the [[Significant Seven]], who do not know who the Final Five are, tell her that she has this destiny), but it is certain there is ''something'' special about Thrace herself.
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	===None of the above?===		===None of the above?===
	[[~~Image~~:Battlestar Galactica Last Supper.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|"The Last Supper"]]		[[File:Battlestar Galactica Last Supper.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|"The Last Supper"]]
	{{seealso\|The Last Supper}}		{{seealso\|The Last Supper}}
	The January 2008 edition of [[w:Entertainment Weekly\|Entertainment Weekly]] showcases a two-page photo of the cast for [[Season Four]] posed in a manner similar to Leonardo DaVinci's ''[[w:The Last Supper (Leonardo)\|The Last Supper]]'' with an explanation of each character's pose/position provided by Ron Moore. Near the far left of the table a space is left vacant and a cup sits on the table marking the absent character's intended place. Moore tells EW that "We have not yet revealed the final [unknown] Cylon." and when asked if there was a possibility that the final Cylon was indeed ''not'' seated at the table Moore notes "You ferreted that out pretty slyly. I didn't really want to give that away."<ref>{{cite_news\|first=\|last=\|url=http://community.livejournal.com/battlestar_blog/814818.html#cutid1\|title=What does this picture mean? Try to crack the 'BSG' code.\|publisher=Entertainment Weekly\|page=40, 41\|date=January 11, 2008\|accessdate=English\|language=}}</ref> William Adama, Laura Roslin, Lee Adama, Gaius Baltar, and Kara Thrace are all present in the picture, as are [[Final Five]] Cylons Saul Tigh, Galen Tyrol, and Samuel Anders.		The January 2008 edition of [[w:Entertainment Weekly\|Entertainment Weekly]] showcases a two-page photo of the cast for [[Season Four]] posed in a manner similar to Leonardo DaVinci's ''[[w:The Last Supper (Leonardo)\|The Last Supper]]'' with an explanation of each character's pose/position provided by Ron Moore. Near the far left of the table a space is left vacant and a cup sits on the table marking the absent character's intended place. Moore tells EW that "We have not yet revealed the final [unknown] Cylon." and when asked if there was a possibility that the final Cylon was indeed ''not'' seated at the table Moore notes "You ferreted that out pretty slyly. I didn't really want to give that away."<ref>{{cite_news\|first=\|last=\|url=http://community.livejournal.com/battlestar_blog/814818.html#cutid1\|title=What does this picture mean? Try to crack the 'BSG' code.\|publisher=Entertainment Weekly\|page=40, 41\|date=January 11, 2008\|accessdate=English\|language=}}</ref> William Adama, Laura Roslin, Lee Adama, Gaius Baltar, and Kara Thrace are all present in the picture, as are [[Final Five]] Cylons Saul Tigh, Galen Tyrol, and Samuel Anders.
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	===[[Tom Zarek]]===		===[[Tom Zarek]]===

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	Based upon the mutterings of the Hybrid in "Razor," as well as Ron Moore's claim that he has already left clues to the final Cylon, one could assume Tom Zarek is the last Cylon to be found.		Based upon the mutterings of the Hybrid in "Razor," as well as Ron Moore's claim that he has already left clues to the final Cylon, one could assume Tom Zarek is the last Cylon to be found.

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	===[[Anastasia Dualla]]===		===[[Anastasia Dualla]]===

	[[~~Image~~:Anastasia_Dualla.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Anastasia_Dualla.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	Her first name "Anastasia" is the feminine form of "Anastasius," ancient Greek for "resurrection".<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasia Behindthename.com "Anastasia" ]</ref><ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasius Behindthename.com "Anastasius"]</ref> Her surname "Dualla" may be derived from Latin word ''Dualis'', from which originates the English words "dual" and "duality," such as a Cylon living as a human - or a Sagittaron serving as a soldier {{TRS\|The Woman King}}.		Her first name "Anastasia" is the feminine form of "Anastasius," ancient Greek for "resurrection".<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasia Behindthename.com "Anastasia" ]</ref><ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasius Behindthename.com "Anastasius"]</ref> Her surname "Dualla" may be derived from Latin word ''Dualis'', from which originates the English words "dual" and "duality," such as a Cylon living as a human - or a Sagittaron serving as a soldier {{TRS\|The Woman King}}.

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	===[[Felix Gaeta]]===		===[[Felix Gaeta]]===

	[[~~Image~~:Felix_Gaeta.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[File:Felix_Gaeta.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	After [[Anastasia Dualla]], Gaeta is the most prominent character not depicted in the Last Supper photograph. His double-agent (or, implied by Baltar and Sweet Eight, ''triple''-agent) cross-collaboration on New Caprica, his perjury at Baltar's trial, and his morphine addiction all leave him seeking redemption.		After [[Anastasia Dualla]], Gaeta is the most prominent character not depicted in the Last Supper photograph. His double-agent (or, implied by Baltar and Sweet Eight, ''triple''-agent) cross-collaboration on New Caprica, his perjury at Baltar's trial, and his morphine addiction all leave him seeking redemption.

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	=== [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] ===		=== [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] ===

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	Sharon "Boomer" Valerii is a unique case, given that she has broken away from her model line by voting for the lobotomization of the [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]], for the first time in Cylon history. Further, she has grown to disdain humanity as a result of what transpired on [[New Caprica]], and, while given the duty to take care of [[Hera Agathon]], she later attempts to kill Hera as she views the child as a mistake.		Sharon "Boomer" Valerii is a unique case, given that she has broken away from her model line by voting for the lobotomization of the [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]], for the first time in Cylon history. Further, she has grown to disdain humanity as a result of what transpired on [[New Caprica]], and, while given the duty to take care of [[Hera Agathon]], she later attempts to kill Hera as she views the child as a mistake.

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	==General factors for consideration==		==General factors for consideration==
	In terms of narrative, to prevent an anti-climax it seems likely that the final Cylon would probably need to be a more prominent character than those of the Four. This centers the spotlight in the central "human" characters ([[Roslin]], [[William Adama\|William]] and [[Lee Adama]], [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]] and ~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]]). However, there is still half a season for characters to develop and gain significance with viewers.		In terms of narrative, to prevent an anti-climax it seems likely that the final Cylon would probably need to be a more prominent character than those of the Four. This centers the spotlight in the central "human" characters ([[Roslin]], [[William Adama\|William]] and [[Lee Adama]], [[Gaius Baltar\|Baltar]] and {{callsign\|Starbuck}}). However, there is still half a season for characters to develop and gain significance with viewers.

	With the Final Five being "fundamentally different" from the Seven, extrapolating any characteristics we learned of Cylons from the Seven (including physiology, loyalty or self-awareness) is of questionable validity.		With the Final Five being "fundamentally different" from the Seven, extrapolating any characteristics we learned of Cylons from the Seven (including physiology, loyalty or self-awareness) is of questionable validity.

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	The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.		The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.

	Roslin has also experienced prophetic dreams and visions (those induced by [[chamalla]], and a dream she shared with the Cylons [[Caprica Six]] and {{callsign\|Athena}}). She fits very well the profile of the [[Sacred Scrolls\|scroll's]] dying leader, the scrolls also having links to other more mystical elements of the series, including the [[Temple of Five]].		Roslin has also experienced prophetic dreams and visions (those induced by [[chamalla]], and a dream she shared with the Cylons [[Caprica-Six]] and {{callsign\|Athena}}). She fits very well the profile of the [[Sacred Scrolls\|scroll's]] dying leader, the scrolls also having links to other more mystical elements of the series, including the [[Temple of Five]].

	However her dying nature, from an aggressive form of breast cancer is also the biggest cause to doubt Roslin being a Cylon. It is unknown whether the Final Five can succumb to cancer, but Cylons seem to be generally tougher than humans. Baltar's cure in "[[Epiphanies]]" was probably designed based on the assumption that Roslin's physiology is human.		However her dying nature, from an aggressive form of breast cancer is also the biggest cause to doubt Roslin being a Cylon. It is unknown whether the Final Five can succumb to cancer, but Cylons seem to be generally tougher than humans. Baltar's cure in "[[Epiphanies]]" was probably designed based on the assumption that Roslin's physiology is human.
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	There are good reasons to suspect Baltar. He exhibits vast intelligence that may be superhuman in nature. His [[Virtual Six]], her precognitive abilities, and the apparently projected environments they often co-experience are suspicious, as well as the fact that both Virtual Six and later the [[Hybrid]] tell him that he is "chosen".		There are good reasons to suspect Baltar. He exhibits vast intelligence that may be superhuman in nature. His [[Virtual Six]], her precognitive abilities, and the apparently projected environments they often co-experience are suspicious, as well as the fact that both Virtual Six and later the [[Hybrid]] tell him that he is "chosen".

	In [[Caprica Six]]'s final vision in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]" she sees the hooded figures of the final five staring at her from the upper level. Baltar is standing next to her in the vision as well.		In [[Caprica-Six]]'s final vision in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]" she sees the hooded figures of the final five staring at her from the upper level. Baltar is standing next to her in the vision as well.

	===[[Kara Thrace]]===		===[[Kara Thrace]]===
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	After [[Anastasia Dualla]], Gaeta is the most prominent character not depicted in the Last Supper photograph. His double-agent (or, implied by Baltar and Sweet Eight, ''triple''-agent) cross-collaboration on New Caprica, his perjury at Baltar's trial, and his morphine addiction all leave him seeking redemption.		After [[Anastasia Dualla]], Gaeta is the most prominent character not depicted in the Last Supper photograph. His double-agent (or, implied by Baltar and Sweet Eight, ''triple''-agent) cross-collaboration on New Caprica, his perjury at Baltar's trial, and his morphine addiction all leave him seeking redemption.

	A counterargument against Gaeta, however, is analogous to that against Dualla. Whereas Dualla is the most prominent member of a racial or ethnic minority still depicted as alive and presumably human, Gaeta is the most prominent sexual minority so depicted. His former<ref>''See'' writer commentary to "[[The Face of the Enemy]]" webisode 10, which states that Gaeta ends his relationship with Hoshi at the webisode's conclusion.</ref> lover, [[Louis Hoshi]], is a very minor character, Admiral [[Helena Cain]] is dead, and all other known gays/bisexuals are or were Cylons ([[Gina Inviere]], [[Caprica Six]] and[[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|Downloaded Three]]).		A counterargument against Gaeta, however, is analogous to that against Dualla. Whereas Dualla is the most prominent member of a racial or ethnic minority still depicted as alive and presumably human, Gaeta is the most prominent sexual minority so depicted. His former<ref>''See'' writer commentary to "[[The Face of the Enemy]]" webisode 10, which states that Gaeta ends his relationship with Hoshi at the webisode's conclusion.</ref> lover, [[Louis Hoshi]], is a very minor character, Admiral [[Helena Cain]] is dead, and all other known gays/bisexuals are or were Cylons ([[Gina Inviere]], [[Caprica-Six]] and[[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|Downloaded Three]]).

	=== [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] ===		=== [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] ===

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	The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.		The colonies' president has been unquestionably a boon to humanity's search for earth, indeed the two times she has been removed from office have been the two greatest setbacks in the journey.

	Roslin has also experienced prophetic dreams and visions (those induced by [[chamalla]], and a dream she shared with the Cylons [[Caprica Six]] and ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~). She fits very well the profile of the [[Sacred Scrolls\|scroll's]] dying leader, the scrolls also having links to other more mystical elements of the series, including the [[Temple of Five]].		Roslin has also experienced prophetic dreams and visions (those induced by [[chamalla]], and a dream she shared with the Cylons [[Caprica Six]] and {{callsign\|Athena}}). She fits very well the profile of the [[Sacred Scrolls\|scroll's]] dying leader, the scrolls also having links to other more mystical elements of the series, including the [[Temple of Five]].

	However her dying nature, from an aggressive form of breast cancer is also the biggest cause to doubt Roslin being a Cylon. It is unknown whether the Final Five can succumb to cancer, but Cylons seem to be generally tougher than humans. Baltar's cure in "[[Epiphanies]]" was probably designed based on the assumption that Roslin's physiology is human.		However her dying nature, from an aggressive form of breast cancer is also the biggest cause to doubt Roslin being a Cylon. It is unknown whether the Final Five can succumb to cancer, but Cylons seem to be generally tougher than humans. Baltar's cure in "[[Epiphanies]]" was probably designed based on the assumption that Roslin's physiology is human.

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	At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.

	She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and ~~[[Brendan Costanza~~\|Hot Dog]] (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.		She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.

	===[[Felix Gaeta]]===		===[[Felix Gaeta]]===

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2021-07-25T19:52:36Z

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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references/>~~		{{reflist}}

	[[Category:A to Z]]		[[Category:A to Z]]

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	The [[first Hybrid]] gives a monologue about his knowledge of the Final Five in the extended version of "[[Razor]]". It states that the fifth Cylon, which is still in shadow, will come toward the light, hungering for redemption which will only come in the howl of terrible suffering.		The [[first Hybrid]] gives a monologue about his knowledge of the Final Five in the extended version of "[[Razor]]". It states that the fifth Cylon, which is still in shadow, will come toward the light, hungering for redemption which will only come in the howl of terrible suffering.

	With the exception of [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.		With the exception of {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.

	In "[[Revelations]]," [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.		In "[[Revelations]]," [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.
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	Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.		Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.

	The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} is married to an Eight.

	Lee Adama is told that he is "a son trying to flee his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]]. This conceivably could link with the description of the final Cylon as "still in shadow, drawn toward the light."		Lee Adama is told that he is "a son trying to flee his father's shadow" by [[Romo Lampkin]]. This conceivably could link with the description of the final Cylon as "still in shadow, drawn toward the light."
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	The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.		The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.

	At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		At the time of the initial Cylon attack, she immediately threw herself at the [[Billy Keikeya\|special assistant to the president]] and promptly developed a romantic relationship with him. Despite having never undertaken the years of formal military education of a colonial officer, she managed to maneuver herself to receive a commission and a vital posting as the [[executive officer]] of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', and to become become related by marriage to both the military and (later) civilian leadership of the Fleet. Her posting as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} XO, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator <ref>To the extent that BSG incorporates real-world naval concepts and traditions, an aircraft carrier's (i.e. a battlestar's) CO and XO would customarily be qualified aviators.</ref> while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander (her husband), also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] is a Final Five Cylon and romantically involved with a Six, and Captain {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} is married to an Eight.

	She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.		She is the by far the most prominent "human" remaining who is not of substantially (real-world Earth) European ethnicity. Edward James Olmos wears blue contact lenses to portray Admiral Adama as non-Hispanic, and {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} (portrayed by Olmos's son, [[Bodie Olmos]]) and [[Felix Gaeta]] (portrayed by Italian [[Alessandro Juliani]]) are very ''blanco'' Hispanics if not European. All other prominent non-European characters are either dead or Cylons: East Indian [[Rekha Sharma]] as Cylon [[Tory Foster]], African [[Rick Worthy]] as Cylon [[Number Four]] / [[Simon]], Korean [[Grace Park]] as Cylon [[Number Eight\|Number Eight / Sharons]], African [[Lorena Gale]] as the late [[Elosha]], and Eurasian [[Lily Duong-Walton]] & [[Alexandra Thomas]] as the half-Cylon [[Hera Agathon]]. In this day and age, it seems unlikely that the writers would make ''all'' of the prominent "ethnics" who are allowed to live be Cylons.

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	With the exception of [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.		With the exception of [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Cally Tyrol]], who are confirmed to have half-Cylon, half-human children<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=hybridnick\|timestamp=22:41\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref>, any "human" character could be a Cylon.

	In "[[Revelations]]", [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.		In "[[Revelations]]," [[Number Three (Downloaded copy)\|D'Anna Biers]], mentions that there are only four of them ''in the Fleet''. If this is true, then this would narrow the field to those characters who are on the rebel basestar at the time, characters previously assumed dead or missing, or other [[#More Esoteric ideas\|more esoteric suggestions]]. However, it is uncertain if the statement can be taken so literally. The characters who are on ''Galactica'' or other ships of the Fleet include Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, while Laura Roslin, William Adama and Gaius Baltar are on the Cylon baseship at that time {{TRS\|Revelations}}. An alternative interpretation of "in the Fleet" could refer to loyalty and/or self-identity rather than physical presence; Number Three could have been telepathically aware that one (i.e., [[Tory Foster]]) had embraced her Cylon identity, thus leaving four others still loyal to humanity.

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	[[Image:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]		[[Image:Lee_Adama_promo.jpg\|right\|90px]]
	Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]", although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.		Could Lee's chronic angst be partly due to guilt at his Cylon nature? Was the [[Leoben]] who said "Adama's a Cylon" {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}} referring to Lee? (Note: The writers hadn't decided on the identity of the final Cylon at that point. Moreover, if Adama were a member of the Final Five, Leoben would not know this.) He might project in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]," although this is more likely an oxygen deprivation induced hallucination.

	The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.		The posting of his then-wife [[Anastasia Dualla]] as ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} executive officer, despite her lack of seasoning and non-qualification as an aviator, while presumably mitigating the concerns about a junior having undue influence with the commander, also mirrors the placement of ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XOs: Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], a Cylon is romantically involved with a Six, and Captain [[Karl Agathon]] is married to an Eight.
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	Certainly Thrace exhibits phenomenal natural skill as a pilot, and manages to learn to fly a [[Cylon Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] exceptionally quickly {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}. From childhood, Thrace has been drawing the mandala from the [[Temple of Five]]. However she was also physically abused as a child and still carries the scars; Cylons seem to be more robust than humans and possibly may not carry such long-term injuries. The same may be said of the knee injury which put a stop to Thrace's [[Pyramid (RDM)\|Pyramid]] playing ambitions.		Certainly Thrace exhibits phenomenal natural skill as a pilot, and manages to learn to fly a [[Cylon Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] exceptionally quickly {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}. From childhood, Thrace has been drawing the mandala from the [[Temple of Five]]. However she was also physically abused as a child and still carries the scars; Cylons seem to be more robust than humans and possibly may not carry such long-term injuries. The same may be said of the knee injury which put a stop to Thrace's [[Pyramid (RDM)\|Pyramid]] playing ambitions.

	Most strikingly, the ace pilot apparently dies in "[[Maelstrom]]" but returns ([[Resurrection (RDM)\|resurrected]]?) in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]". Furthermore, not being on ''Galactica'' at the time, Thrace is the only major "human" character who has a reason for not reacting to the [[The Music\|music]] which, to the "four", reverberates around the ship. However the final Cylon may, for some reason, not have heard it, or may have ignored it.		Most strikingly, the ace pilot apparently dies in "[[Maelstrom]]" but returns ([[Resurrection (RDM)\|resurrected]]?) in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]". Furthermore, not being on ''Galactica'' at the time, Thrace is the only major "human" character who has a reason for not reacting to the [[The Music\|music]] which, to the "four," reverberates around the ship. However the final Cylon may, for some reason, not have heard it, or may have ignored it.

	Thrace has engaged in combat with [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] on many occasions without any incident similar to the one which occurs between Anders and the Raider during the [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula]], however it is possible that the Raider was only able to identify Anders because he had already been "activated".		Thrace has engaged in combat with [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] on many occasions without any incident similar to the one which occurs between Anders and the Raider during the [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula]], however it is possible that the Raider was only able to identify Anders because he had already been "activated".

	[[Katee Sackhoff]] was apparently told she is not a Cylon<ref>[http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8547/redeye3copyci7.jpg See this magazine cutting.]</ref>.		[[Katee Sackhoff]] was apparently told she is not a Cylon<ref>[http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8547/redeye3copyci7.jpg See this magazine cutting.]</ref>.
	{{spoilli\|According to [http://roadrunnerdm.livejournal.com/84288.html this source] as of "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]", Kara Thrace believes herself to be a Cylon, whilst Katee Sackhoff believes otherwise.}}		{{spoilli\|According to [http://roadrunnerdm.livejournal.com/84288.html this source] as of "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]," Kara Thrace believes herself to be a Cylon, whilst Katee Sackhoff believes otherwise.}}

	===None of the above?===		===None of the above?===
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	Based upon the mutterings of the Hybrid in "Razor", as well as Ron Moore's claim that he has already left clues to the final Cylon, one could assume Tom Zarek is the last Cylon to be found.		Based upon the mutterings of the Hybrid in "Razor," as well as Ron Moore's claim that he has already left clues to the final Cylon, one could assume Tom Zarek is the last Cylon to be found.

	Tom Zarek likes to move from second-line positions, is not big on being in charge but always craving to be noticed and understood, is constantly trying to make people understand why he did the things he spent time in jail for, and has the "cleanest" past (no known relatives, etc.). His criminal background and political ambitions fit with someone "hungering for redemption."		Tom Zarek likes to move from second-line positions, is not big on being in charge but always craving to be noticed and understood, is constantly trying to make people understand why he did the things he spent time in jail for, and has the "cleanest" past (no known relatives, etc.). His criminal background and political ambitions fit with someone "hungering for redemption."
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	Her first name "Anastasia" is the feminine form of "Anastasius", ancient Greek for "resurrection".<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasia Behindthename.com "Anastasia" ]</ref><ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasius Behindthename.com "Anastasius"]</ref> Her surname "Dualla" may be derived from Latin word ''Dualis'', from which originates the English words "dual" and "duality", such as a Cylon living as a human - or a Sagittaron serving as a soldier {{TRS\|The Woman King}}.		Her first name "Anastasia" is the feminine form of "Anastasius," ancient Greek for "resurrection".<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasia Behindthename.com "Anastasia" ]</ref><ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/anastasius Behindthename.com "Anastasius"]</ref> Her surname "Dualla" may be derived from Latin word ''Dualis'', from which originates the English words "dual" and "duality," such as a Cylon living as a human - or a Sagittaron serving as a soldier {{TRS\|The Woman King}}.

	The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.		The rejection of her people's pacifism and her failure to reconcile with her father over their final heated argument {{TRS\|Final Cut}} allude to the redemption angle.
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	Like the four known members of the Final Five, Valerii was ignorant of her Cylon nature.		Like the four known members of the Final Five, Valerii was ignorant of her Cylon nature.

	The only downside to this theory is that Valerii is part of the [[Number Eight]] model line. However, given that the Final Five are "fundamentally different", this yet to be explained fundamental difference may be able to explain this. Further, none of the Final Five have model numbers, and are thus outside the Significant Seven's mainstream; the Five may have infiltrated Cylon society as well in some way, just the same way Tigh and the others were able to infiltrate human society dating back to at least 30 years pre-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]].		The only downside to this theory is that Valerii is part of the [[Number Eight]] model line. However, given that the Final Five are "fundamentally different," this yet to be explained fundamental difference may be able to explain this. Further, none of the Final Five have model numbers, and are thus outside the Significant Seven's mainstream; the Five may have infiltrated Cylon society as well in some way, just the same way Tigh and the others were able to infiltrate human society dating back to at least 30 years pre-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]].

	===[[Virtual beings]]===		===[[Virtual beings]]===