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	Following the subsequent discovery of [[New Earth]], Roslin does not take part in the decisions to settle the planet and abandon all Colonial technology. She spends her remaining time with Adama, observing the African wildlife as her health rapidly deteriorates, to the point where she has severe difficulty breathing. Adama decides to take Roslin in a [[Raptor]] to get a closer view of the animals, and she waves her final goodbyes to Kara and Lee. In flight, Roslin utters her final words, "So much... life," and quietly passes away. Adama tearfully places his wedding band on her finger. He buries her next to the cabin he had planned to build for both of them. Adama is shown to visit her grave often, perhaps every day, and speaks to her about what is going on in his life {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		Following the subsequent discovery of [[New Earth]], Roslin does not take part in the decisions to settle the planet and abandon all Colonial technology. She spends her remaining time with Adama, observing the African wildlife as her health rapidly deteriorates, to the point where she has severe difficulty breathing. Adama decides to take Roslin in a [[Raptor]] to get a closer view of the animals, and she waves her final goodbyes to Kara and Lee. In flight, Roslin utters her final words, "So much... life," and quietly passes away. Adama tearfully places his wedding band on her finger. He buries her next to the cabin he had planned to build for both of them. Adama is shown to visit her grave often, perhaps every day, and speaks to her about what is going on in his life {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

			== Leadership and "Hero" Episode ==

			Roslin's political acumen and relationship with the military leadership is tested in "[[Hero]]" when the return of [[Daniel Novacek\|Lieutenant Novacek]] forces [[William Adama\|Admiral Adama]] into a crisis of conscience. Upon meeting Novacek during his debriefing, Roslin immediately recognizes inconsistencies in the cover story about Tauron miners attacking his reconnaissance ship.<ref group="production" name="eick_hero_script_roslin_debriefing_skepticism">{{cite script\|writer=David Eick\|title=Hero\|series=Battlestar Galactica\|season_number=3\|episode_number=7\|production_code=307-03007\|script_date=October 25, 2006\|version=Full Collated\|page=PDF page 27, script page 25}}</ref> Her political instincts prove correct when she privately confronts Adama about the truth behind the covert mission.

			When Adama attempts to resign his commission out of guilt over his role in potentially triggering the Cylon War, Roslin demonstrates her sophisticated understanding of both politics and military necessity. She challenges his assumption that the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] resulted from any single action, arguing that "simple explanations make us feel like we have control when we don't."<ref group="production" name="eick_hero_script_roslin_political_analysis_admiralty">{{cite script\|writer=David Eick\|title=Hero\|series=Battlestar Galactica\|season_number=3\|episode_number=7\|production_code=307-03007\|script_date=October 25, 2006\|version=Full Collated\|page=PDF page 54, script page 46}}</ref>

			Recognizing the Fleet's need for stable leadership, Roslin proposes that Adama's "penance" should be accepting a [[Medal of Distinction]] for his forty years of service rather than abandoning his responsibilities. Her ceremony aboard ''Galactica'' serves both to restore Adama's confidence and provide the Fleet with a much-needed celebration, demonstrating her skill at using symbolic gestures for political purposes.

	== Character Conception and Development ==		== Character Conception and Development ==
	The character of Laura Roslin was created by [[Ronald D. Moore]] to introduce a realistic political dimension to the series, something he felt was lacking in the [[Original Series]]' "toothless" [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Council of Twelve]]. From the outset, Moore decided that Roslin should be dying of cancer. He found it a "great idea that Roslin becomes the President of the Colonies just hours after she learns of her mortality."<ref group="~~Book~~">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=15}}</ref>		The character of Laura Roslin was created by [[Ronald D. Moore]] to introduce a realistic political dimension to the series, something he felt was lacking in the [[Original Series]]' "toothless" [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Council of Twelve]]. From the outset, Moore decided that Roslin should be dying of cancer. He found it a "great idea that Roslin becomes the President of the Colonies just hours after she learns of her mortality."<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_roslin_cancer_concept">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=15}}</ref>

	Actress [[Mary McDonnell]] was the producers' first choice for the role, though they also considered [[W:Susan Sarandon\|Susan Sarandon]], [[W:Alfre Woodard\|Alfre Woodard]], and [[W:Kathleen Quinlan\|Kathleen Quinlan]].<ref group="~~Book~~">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=22}}</ref> McDonnell was initially surprised by the offer, recalling, "We ~~couldn’t~~ quite picture me — the ~~‘Earth Mother’~~ — in what I perceived as the almost cold world of science fiction." However, she was won over by the quality of the script, which she saw as "science fiction taken into the human realm."<ref group="~~Book~~">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=104}}</ref>		Actress [[Mary McDonnell]] was the producers' first choice for the role, though they also considered [[W:Susan Sarandon\|Susan Sarandon]], [[W:Alfre Woodard\|Alfre Woodard]], and [[W:Kathleen Quinlan\|Kathleen Quinlan]].<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_roslin_casting_choices">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=22}}</ref> McDonnell was initially surprised by the offer, recalling, "We couldn't quite picture me — the 'Earth Mother' — in what I perceived as the almost cold world of science fiction." However, she was won over by the quality of the script, which she saw as "science fiction taken into the human realm."<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_mcdonnell_script_quality_reaction">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=104}}</ref>

	McDonnell believes Roslin's cancer diagnosis is a key to her character, making her a woman with "nothing to lose," which in turn makes her "clearer, stronger and faster." She also noted Roslin's surprising "hawkish qualities," which create a complex and "far less obvious power struggle" with [[William Adama]].<ref group="~~Book~~">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=102}}</ref> This complexity was evident in moments like Roslin's decision to order the execution of [[Leoben Conoy]]. McDonnell admitted she initially "baulked at it a bit," but came to see it as an "interesting peek into her potential... you cannot lead in this situation without being able to be ruthless at times."<ref group="~~Book~~">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=75}}</ref>		McDonnell believes Roslin's cancer diagnosis is a key to her character, making her a woman with "nothing to lose," which in turn makes her "clearer, stronger and faster." She also noted Roslin's surprising "hawkish qualities," which create a complex and "far less obvious power struggle" with [[William Adama]].<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_mcdonnell_roslin_character_analysis">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=102}}</ref> This complexity was evident in moments like Roslin's decision to order the execution of [[Leoben Conoy]]. McDonnell admitted she initially "baulked at it a bit," but came to see it as an "interesting peek into her potential... you cannot lead in this situation without being able to be ruthless at times."<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_mcdonnell_ruthless_leadership_reflection">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=75}}</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	*In [[SDS\|the Singer/DeSanto continuation]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|the Original Series]], a female president named [[Mara]] would visit ''Galactica'' in much the same way that Laura Roslin did as part of that ''Galactica'''s decommissioning ceremony.		*In [[SDS\|the Singer/DeSanto continuation]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|the Original Series]], a female president named [[Mara]] would visit ''Galactica'' in much the same way that Laura Roslin did as part of that ''Galactica'''s decommissioning ceremony.

	*The glasses that the character wears are also McDonnell's real glasses.<ref>{{~~cite_web~~\|url=http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/video/index.php?cat=features&vid=37452\|title=Mary McDonnell Q & A, Part 1\|date=2006-10-13\|accessdate=2006-10-14\|last=\|first=\|format=VID\|language=English}}</ref>		*The glasses that the character wears are also McDonnell's real glasses.<ref group="commentary" name="scifi_mcdonnell_glasses_personal_detail">{{cite web\|url=http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/video/index.php?cat=features&vid=37452#:~:text=glasses%20that%20the%20character%20wears%20are%20also%20McDonnell's%20real%20glasses\|title=Mary McDonnell Q & A, Part 1\|date=2006-10-13\|accessdate=2006-10-14\|last=\|first=\|format=VID\|language=English}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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			=== Production History ===
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	'''[[Laura]] [[Roslin]]''' serves as the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies\|Secretary of Education]] at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon attack]] and later serves twice as President of the Twelve Colonies despite never being elected to office. She is also believed by some in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] to be a religious figure essential to the fulfillment of the [[Pythia\|Pythian prophecy]].		'''[[Laura]] [[Roslin]]''' serves as the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies\|Secretary of Education]] at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon attack]] and later serves twice as President of the Twelve Colonies despite never being elected to office. She is also believed by some in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] to be a religious figure essential to the fulfillment of the [[Pythia\|Pythian prophecy]].
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	Cottle informs Roslin that her cancer has spread to her lymphatic system, giving her perhaps six months to live ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]"). Soon after, a recon mission from ''Galactica'' discovers a habitable world with ruins across the surface. Reviewing the photos of the ruins, Roslin has another vision that Elosha confirms to be the [[City of the Gods]] on {{RDM\|Kobol}}. Roslin has two further visions of the [[Arrow of Apollo]] and the [[Tomb of Athena]] and accepts the scriptures as fact. Though Adama considers permanent settlement on the planet, Roslin tries to convince him they should use a captured Cylon Raider to return to Caprica and retrieve the Arrow of Apollo, which would open the Tomb of Athena and point the way to Earth. Uncomfortable with Roslin's newfound religiousness, Adama asserts his authority over the military to deny her the use of the Raider ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").		Cottle informs Roslin that her cancer has spread to her lymphatic system, giving her perhaps six months to live ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]"). Soon after, a recon mission from ''Galactica'' discovers a habitable world with ruins across the surface. Reviewing the photos of the ruins, Roslin has another vision that Elosha confirms to be the [[City of the Gods]] on {{RDM\|Kobol}}. Roslin has two further visions of the [[Arrow of Apollo]] and the [[Tomb of Athena]] and accepts the scriptures as fact. Though Adama considers permanent settlement on the planet, Roslin tries to convince him they should use a captured Cylon Raider to return to Caprica and retrieve the Arrow of Apollo, which would open the Tomb of Athena and point the way to Earth. Uncomfortable with Roslin's newfound religiousness, Adama asserts his authority over the military to deny her the use of the Raider ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").

	Resolved, Roslin convinces ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ to steal the Raider and return to Caprica by admitting that Adama does not know where Earth is. Upon learning of her deception, Adama asks Roslin for her resignation; her refusal results in him sending a Marine boarding party to ''Colonial One'' to arrest her. Though Lee Adama ultimately sides with the President during the armed standoff, Roslin agrees to surrender to prevent bloodshed. Adama is shot soon after by a Cylon agent, and [[Saul Tigh]] assumes command of ''Galactica'' and refuses Roslin's request to be released ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]"; "[[Scattered]]").		Resolved, Roslin convinces {{callsign\|Starbuck}} to steal the Raider and return to Caprica by admitting that Adama does not know where Earth is. Upon learning of her deception, Adama asks Roslin for her resignation; her refusal results in him sending a Marine boarding party to ''Colonial One'' to arrest her. Though Lee Adama ultimately sides with the President during the armed standoff, Roslin agrees to surrender to prevent bloodshed. Adama is shot soon after by a Cylon agent, and [[Saul Tigh]] assumes command of ''Galactica'' and refuses Roslin's request to be released ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]"; "[[Scattered]]").

	From her cell, Roslin rallies support from the Quorum of Twelve by convincing them of her role in the [[Sacred Scrolls]]; in response, Tigh dissolves the Quorum and declares martial law {{TRS\|Fragged}}. With the help of several sympathetic crew members of ''Galactica'', Roslin escapes with Lee and hides within the Fleet with the help of Zarek {{TRS\|Resistance}}. Declaring herself publicly to be the "dying leader" foretold by Pythia, Roslin asks the Fleet to follow her back to Kobol {{TRS\|The Farm}}. Nearly a third of the Fleet heeds her request and jumps back to Kobol, where they rendezvous with Starbuck and the recovered Arrow. A search party led by Roslin heads to the surface and Elosha is soon killed by a landmine, which deeply shakes Roslin {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}.		From her cell, Roslin rallies support from the Quorum of Twelve by convincing them of her role in the [[Sacred Scrolls]]; in response, Tigh dissolves the Quorum and declares martial law {{TRS\|Fragged}}. With the help of several sympathetic crew members of ''Galactica'', Roslin escapes with Lee and hides within the Fleet with the help of Zarek {{TRS\|Resistance}}. Declaring herself publicly to be the "dying leader" foretold by Pythia, Roslin asks the Fleet to follow her back to Kobol {{TRS\|The Farm}}. Nearly a third of the Fleet heeds her request and jumps back to Kobol, where they rendezvous with Starbuck and the recovered Arrow. A search party led by Roslin heads to the surface and Elosha is soon killed by a landmine, which deeply shakes Roslin {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}.

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	On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.		On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.

	In her first act as president, Roslin orders ''Galactica'' to assist her in rescue operations. In turn, Adama refuses to recognize her authority and orders the vessel to rendezvous with ''Galactica'' at the [[Ragnar Anchorage]]. The two are interrupted by a pair of [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon Raider]]s, which launch nuclear missiles at the small fleet Roslin has assembled. She refuses to leave the vessels behind and is only saved by quick thinking on the part of [[Lee Adama]]. Soon after, a ''Galactica'' [[Raptor]] carrying [[Gaius Baltar\|Dr. Gaius Baltar]] locates Roslin's ship, the newly rechristened ''[[Colonial One]]''. Roslin appoints Baltar as her chief science advisor and uses the Raptor to locate any surviving ships around Caprica. Over the next few hours, Roslin's small group of ships transforms into a massive [[The Fleet (RDM)\|fleet]] harboring over 50,000 survivors.		In her first act as president, Roslin orders ''Galactica'' to assist her in rescue operations. In turn, Adama refuses to recognize her authority and orders the vessel to rendezvous with ''Galactica'' at the [[Ragnar Anchorage]]. The two are interrupted by a pair of [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon Raider]]s, which launch nuclear missiles at the small fleet Roslin has assembled. She refuses to leave the vessels behind and is only saved by quick thinking on the part of {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}. Soon after, a ''Galactica'' [[Raptor]] carrying [[Gaius Baltar\|Dr. Gaius Baltar]] locates Roslin's ship, the newly rechristened ''[[Colonial One]]''. Roslin appoints Baltar as her chief science advisor and uses the Raptor to locate any surviving ships around Caprica. Over the next few hours, Roslin's small group of ships transforms into a massive [[The Fleet (RDM)\|fleet]] harboring over 50,000 survivors.

	While attempting to transfer passengers off of all non-[[FTL]] capable ships, the Fleet is discovered by another pair of Raiders. Forced to make a difficult decision, Roslin orders all FTL-capable ships to jump to [[Ragnar]], abandoning the thousands of people still aboard the sub-light ships. At Ragnar, Roslin meets again with Adama and urges him to abandon the Twelve Colonies in favor of guiding the surviving civilians to a new home. Though Adama initially rejects this idea, he later acquiesces and the Fleet, protected by ''Galactica'', leaves Colonial space.		While attempting to transfer passengers off of all non-[[FTL]] capable ships, the Fleet is discovered by another pair of Raiders. Forced to make a difficult decision, Roslin orders all FTL-capable ships to jump to [[Ragnar]], abandoning the thousands of people still aboard the sub-light ships. At Ragnar, Roslin meets again with Adama and urges him to abandon the Twelve Colonies in favor of guiding the surviving civilians to a new home. Though Adama initially rejects this idea, he later acquiesces and the Fleet, protected by ''Galactica'', leaves Colonial space.
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	Roslin travels to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' aboard the government-chartered civilian transport, [[Colonial Heavy 798\|''Colonial Heavy 798'']], accompanied by a government aide, [[Billy Keikeya]]. On board ''Galactica'', Secretary Roslin meets with [[William Adama\|Commander Adama]], who denies her request to add a student computer network in the battlestar. Roslin lets the matter go and departs the ship following the decommissioning ceremonies.		Roslin travels to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' aboard the government-chartered civilian transport, [[Colonial Heavy 798\|''Colonial Heavy 798'']], accompanied by a government aide, [[Billy Keikeya]]. On board ''Galactica'', Secretary Roslin meets with [[William Adama\|Commander Adama]], who denies her request to add a student computer network in the battlestar. Roslin lets the matter go and departs the ship following the decommissioning ceremonies.

	[[~~Image~~:Roslin_swearing_in.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Roslin being sworn in]]		[[File:Roslin_swearing_in.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Roslin being sworn in]]
	On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.		On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.

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	Adama and Roslin begin to respect each more and their leadership in managing fleet business becomes more cooperative, asking each other for advice and correcting each other as needed, starting with a potentially disruptive tabloid expose of the ''[[Gideon]]'' shootings {{TRS\|Final Cut}}. However, Roslin's health continues to deteriorate, and Cottle advises her that she has weeks left to live. Roslin begins to put her affairs in order, signaled by her returning a book given to her by Adama {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.		Adama and Roslin begin to respect each more and their leadership in managing fleet business becomes more cooperative, asking each other for advice and correcting each other as needed, starting with a potentially disruptive tabloid expose of the ''[[Gideon]]'' shootings {{TRS\|Final Cut}}. However, Roslin's health continues to deteriorate, and Cottle advises her that she has weeks left to live. Roslin begins to put her affairs in order, signaled by her returning a book given to her by Adama {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.

	[[~~Image~~:Roslinadama.jpg\|thumb\|Roslin and Adama share a kiss.]]		[[File:Roslinadama.jpg\|thumb\|Roslin and Adama share a kiss.]]
	The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.

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	=== New Caprica ===		=== New Caprica ===
	[[~~Image~~:2BATgyC05.jpg\|250px\|Roslin as a teacher on New Caprica.\|thumb]]		[[File:2BATgyC05.jpg\|250px\|Roslin as a teacher on New Caprica.\|thumb]]
	On New Caprica, Roslin returns to her old profession of schoolteacher, working with Maya and watching over the hybrid baby, [[Isis]]. During a groundbreaking ceremony for a project promoted by Baltar's government, she meets with Admiral Adama. The two friends comfortably chat while [[New Caprican leaf\|smoking]] and drinking, and later gaze at the stars together. During the intimate outing, Roslin tells Adama of a cabin she is planning to build next to a lake, insisting that though the Cylons could return, they should use what time they have to enjoy life {{TRS\|Unfinished Business}}. Her fears are proven justified; on the 380th day after settlement, the Cylons [[Fall of New Caprica\|discover and occupy]] the colony {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.		On New Caprica, Roslin returns to her old profession of schoolteacher, working with Maya and watching over the hybrid baby, [[Isis]]. During a groundbreaking ceremony for a project promoted by Baltar's government, she meets with Admiral Adama. The two friends comfortably chat while [[New Caprican leaf\|smoking]] and drinking, and later gaze at the stars together. During the intimate outing, Roslin tells Adama of a cabin she is planning to build next to a lake, insisting that though the Cylons could return, they should use what time they have to enjoy life {{TRS\|Unfinished Business}}. Her fears are proven justified; on the 380th day after settlement, the Cylons [[Fall of New Caprica\|discover and occupy]] the colony {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.

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	As a result of her press conference regarding the Cylons, a copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured aboard the ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]''. Despite Adama's desire to kill him immediately, Roslin insists he be interrogated. When Conoy claims that he has planted a nuclear bomb within the Fleet, Roslin travels to the ''Gemenon Traveler'' and stops the torture being inflicted on him. Agreeing to release him if he tells her where the bomb is, Conoy informs her that there is no bomb and that Adama is a Cylon. She subsequently orders him to be thrown out of an airlock, a method of execution repeated multiple times over the course of Roslin's administration {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}. While Roslin becomes suspicious of Adama as a result of Conoy's claim, her fears are allayed by Baltar's invention of a [[Cylon detector]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		As a result of her press conference regarding the Cylons, a copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured aboard the ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]''. Despite Adama's desire to kill him immediately, Roslin insists he be interrogated. When Conoy claims that he has planted a nuclear bomb within the Fleet, Roslin travels to the ''Gemenon Traveler'' and stops the torture being inflicted on him. Agreeing to release him if he tells her where the bomb is, Conoy informs her that there is no bomb and that Adama is a Cylon. She subsequently orders him to be thrown out of an airlock, a method of execution repeated multiple times over the course of Roslin's administration {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}. While Roslin becomes suspicious of Adama as a result of Conoy's claim, her fears are allayed by Baltar's invention of a [[Cylon detector]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	Soon after, Roslin reconstitutes the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] aboard ''[[Cloud ~~Nine~~]]''. However, the election of Zarek as the [[Sagittaron]] delegate disrupts her agenda when Zarek insists on the election of a vice president. The [[Marshall Bagott\|delegate]] from [[Virgon (RDM)\|Virgon]] nominates Zarek, while Roslin chooses [[Wallace Gray]] as her preferred candidate. However, Gray fails to win enough support in the Quorum to defeat Zarek and is replaced at the last minute by Baltar, the Caprican delegate. The resulting vote is a tie, which allows Roslin to cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of Baltar {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		Soon after, Roslin reconstitutes the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] aboard ''[[Cloud 9]]''. However, the election of Zarek as the [[Sagittaron]] delegate disrupts her agenda when Zarek insists on the election of a vice president. The [[Marshall Bagott\|delegate]] from [[Virgon (RDM)\|Virgon]] nominates Zarek, while Roslin chooses [[Wallace Gray]] as her preferred candidate. However, Gray fails to win enough support in the Quorum to defeat Zarek and is replaced at the last minute by Baltar, the Caprican delegate. The resulting vote is a tie, which allows Roslin to cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of Baltar {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	===Kobol===		===Kobol===

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	The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.

	By this time, Roslin requires help to move around, and she is soon rushed to ''Galactica'''s sickbay as her health fails. Preparing for Baltar's accession to the presidency, she instructs Billy to give Baltar a letter she has written him. In what she believes to be her final act as president, Roslin orders that the half-Cylon, half-human baby of {{callsign\|Athena}} be terminated. However, Baltar panics at the thought of becoming president and devises a last minute solution to cure Roslin using an injection of stem cells<ref>In the commentary track for "Epiphanies", Ron Moore states that a longer explanation of Roslin's cure was filmed that explained that the blood's stem cells cure Roslin. However, the scene was cut because he was afraid it would be too complicated and thought of as [[technobabble]]. The character's updated biography on the official Scifi.com site does confirm that stem cells from the hybrid were the actual cure. As such, Battlestar Wiki treats this data canonically as with information found in most deleted scenes.</ref> from the [[Hera Agathon\|hybrid fetus]], which completely eradicates her cancer {{TRS\|Epiphanies}}.		By this time, Roslin requires help to move around, and she is soon rushed to ''Galactica'''s sickbay as her health fails. Preparing for Baltar's accession to the presidency, she instructs Billy to give Baltar a letter she has written him. In what she believes to be her final act as president, Roslin orders that the half-Cylon, half-human baby of {{callsign\|Athena}} be terminated. However, Baltar panics at the thought of becoming president and devises a last minute solution to cure Roslin using an injection of stem cells<ref>In the commentary track for "Epiphanies," Ron Moore states that a longer explanation of Roslin's cure was filmed that explained that the blood's stem cells cure Roslin. However, the scene was cut because he was afraid it would be too complicated and thought of as [[technobabble]]. The character's updated biography on the official Scifi.com site does confirm that stem cells from the hybrid were the actual cure. As such, Battlestar Wiki treats this data canonically as with information found in most deleted scenes.</ref> from the [[Hera Agathon\|hybrid fetus]], which completely eradicates her cancer {{TRS\|Epiphanies}}.

	Before her treatment, Roslin remembers that hours prior to the attack on Caprica, she had witnessed Baltar interacting with a [[Number Six]] Cylon and deduces that he played a role in the destruction of the Colonies. However, Roslin's letter to Baltar had hurt his pride by calling out his self-centered nature. When Roslin attempts to offer Baltar an out by asking him to resign, Baltar refuses to do so {{TRS\|Black Market}}. This encounter would mark the beginning for Roslin of a deep personal loathing of Baltar.		Before her treatment, Roslin remembers that hours prior to the attack on Caprica, she had witnessed Baltar interacting with a [[Number Six]] Cylon and deduces that he played a role in the destruction of the Colonies. However, Roslin's letter to Baltar had hurt his pride by calling out his self-centered nature. When Roslin attempts to offer Baltar an out by asking him to resign, Baltar refuses to do so {{TRS\|Black Market}}. This encounter would mark the beginning for Roslin of a deep personal loathing of Baltar.
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	*The character of Laura Roslin is unique to the [[Re-imagined Series]]. She has no counterpart to the [[Original Series]], where its version of President [[Adar (TOS)\|Adar]] is killed and a presidential replacement is never made. Roslin assumes more of the political-spiritual leadership of the [[Adama (TOS)\|Original Series' Commander Adama]], whereas [[William Adama]] is representative of the Original Series' character's military commander aspect.		*The character of Laura Roslin is unique to the [[Re-imagined Series]]. She has no counterpart to the [[Original Series]], where its version of President [[Adar (TOS)\|Adar]] is killed and a presidential replacement is never made. Roslin assumes more of the political-spiritual leadership of the [[Adama (TOS)\|Original Series' Commander Adama]], whereas [[William Adama]] is representative of the Original Series' character's military commander aspect.

	*Roslin appears in almost all episodes of the series, with the only exceptions being "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" and "[[Sine Qua Non]]", both in [[Season 4]]. She also does not appear in the TV movie "[[The Plan]]", nor does she appear in the webisode series "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance]]" or "[[The Face of the Enemy]]". This ranks her as the second-most frequent character in the series behind [[William Adama]].		*Roslin appears in almost all episodes of the series, with the only exceptions being "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" and "[[Sine Qua Non]]," both in [[Season 4]]. She also does not appear in the TV movie "[[The Plan]]," nor does she appear in the webisode series "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance]]" or "[[The Face of the Enemy]]". This ranks her as the second-most frequent character in the series behind [[William Adama]].

	*Actress Mary McDonnell is perhaps best known for her role in the epic film, ''Dances with Wolves'', with Kevin Costner. Another famous role of hers was the U.S. First Lady in ''[[w:Independence Day (film)\|Independence Day]]'', a film which (in a less serious tone than ''Battlestar'') depicts cocky human fighter pilots battling an genocidal enemy from outer space. In that film she dies of her injuries from a helicopter crash before an end to the conflict is reached.		*Actress Mary McDonnell is perhaps best known for her role in the epic film, ''Dances with Wolves'', with Kevin Costner. Another famous role of hers was the U.S. First Lady in ''[[w:Independence Day (film)\|Independence Day]]'', a film which (in a less serious tone than ''Battlestar'') depicts cocky human fighter pilots battling an genocidal enemy from outer space. In that film she dies of her injuries from a helicopter crash before an end to the conflict is reached.

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	===Treatments and Visions===		===Treatments and Visions===
	Roslin decides to undergo [[doloxan\|doloxan treatments]] as a way of at least slowing the progress of her cancer. During her first treatment, Roslin has a [[Opera House Prophecy\|vision]] of herself in the [[Opera House\|Kobol Opera House]], where she is looking for Hera. Seeing Sharon Agathon on the opposite side of the entrance, the two women race to catch Hera when two figures, Baltar and [[Caprica Six]], pick up Hera and walk into the auditorium, with the doors closing behind them. Screaming as she awakens, Roslin finds that Six, Sharon and Hera all shared the same dream simultaneously {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.		Roslin decides to undergo [[doloxan\|doloxan treatments]] as a way of at least slowing the progress of her cancer. During her first treatment, Roslin has a [[Opera House Prophecy\|vision]] of herself in the [[Opera House\|Kobol Opera House]], where she is looking for Hera. Seeing Sharon Agathon on the opposite side of the entrance, the two women race to catch Hera when two figures, Baltar and [[Caprica-Six]], pick up Hera and walk into the auditorium, with the doors closing behind them. Screaming as she awakens, Roslin finds that Six, Sharon and Hera all shared the same dream simultaneously {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.

	The Fleet's arrival at the [[Ionian Nebula]] also has a noticeable and unexplained effect on Roslin. Immediately after jumping to the Nebula, Roslin becomes dazed and stunned, which coincides with the entire Fleet inexplicably losing power. These events also coincide with the activation of the [[Final Five]] and the mysterious return of Kara Thrace, who had seemingly died two months previous {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.		The Fleet's arrival at the [[Ionian Nebula]] also has a noticeable and unexplained effect on Roslin. Immediately after jumping to the Nebula, Roslin becomes dazed and stunned, which coincides with the entire Fleet inexplicably losing power. These events also coincide with the activation of the [[Final Five]] and the mysterious return of Kara Thrace, who had seemingly died two months previous {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.

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	Roslin travels to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' aboard the government-chartered civilian transport, [[Colonial Heavy 798\|''Colonial Heavy 798'']], accompanied by a government aide, [[Billy Keikeya]]. On board ''Galactica'', Secretary Roslin meets with [[William Adama\|Commander Adama]], who denies her request to add a student computer network in the battlestar. Roslin lets the matter go and departs the ship following the decommissioning ceremonies.		Roslin travels to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' aboard the government-chartered civilian transport, [[Colonial Heavy 798\|''Colonial Heavy 798'']], accompanied by a government aide, [[Billy Keikeya]]. On board ''Galactica'', Secretary Roslin meets with [[William Adama\|Commander Adama]], who denies her request to add a student computer network in the battlestar. Roslin lets the matter go and departs the ship following the decommissioning ceremonies.

	[[~~Image~~:Roslin_swearing_in.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Roslin being sworn in]]		[[File:Roslin_swearing_in.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Roslin being sworn in]]
	On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.		On route back to {{RDM\|Caprica}}, Roslin learns from the [[Colonial One captain\|captain]] that the Cylons are attacking the Twelve Colonies. Roslin quickly takes on the mantle of leadership, rallying the passengers to make space for potential refugees. She finally establishes contact with a [[Jack\|government official]] on Caprica, who does not know the whereabouts or condition of President Adar. As the transport begins to rescue survivors from a stranded passenger vessel, the [[Case Orange]] automated beacon is picked up on the wireless, and Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification. Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin, the forty-third official in line of succession, is the highest-ranking government official left alive and thus has succeeded Adar as president. Physically shaking, Roslin holds back tears and her voice cracks as the priestess [[Elosha]] administers the oath of office.

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	Adama and Roslin begin to respect each more and their leadership in managing fleet business becomes more cooperative, asking each other for advice and correcting each other as needed, starting with a potentially disruptive tabloid expose of the ''[[Gideon]]'' shootings {{TRS\|Final Cut}}. However, Roslin's health continues to deteriorate, and Cottle advises her that she has weeks left to live. Roslin begins to put her affairs in order, signaled by her returning a book given to her by Adama {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.		Adama and Roslin begin to respect each more and their leadership in managing fleet business becomes more cooperative, asking each other for advice and correcting each other as needed, starting with a potentially disruptive tabloid expose of the ''[[Gideon]]'' shootings {{TRS\|Final Cut}}. However, Roslin's health continues to deteriorate, and Cottle advises her that she has weeks left to live. Roslin begins to put her affairs in order, signaled by her returning a book given to her by Adama {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.

	[[~~Image~~:Roslinadama.jpg\|thumb\|Roslin and Adama share a kiss.]]		[[File:Roslinadama.jpg\|thumb\|Roslin and Adama share a kiss.]]
	The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.

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	=== New Caprica ===		=== New Caprica ===
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	On New Caprica, Roslin returns to her old profession of schoolteacher, working with Maya and watching over the hybrid baby, [[Isis]]. During a groundbreaking ceremony for a project promoted by Baltar's government, she meets with Admiral Adama. The two friends comfortably chat while [[New Caprican leaf\|smoking]] and drinking, and later gaze at the stars together. During the intimate outing, Roslin tells Adama of a cabin she is planning to build next to a lake, insisting that though the Cylons could return, they should use what time they have to enjoy life {{TRS\|Unfinished Business}}. Her fears are proven justified; on the 380th day after settlement, the Cylons [[Fall of New Caprica\|discover and occupy]] the colony {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.		On New Caprica, Roslin returns to her old profession of schoolteacher, working with Maya and watching over the hybrid baby, [[Isis]]. During a groundbreaking ceremony for a project promoted by Baltar's government, she meets with Admiral Adama. The two friends comfortably chat while [[New Caprican leaf\|smoking]] and drinking, and later gaze at the stars together. During the intimate outing, Roslin tells Adama of a cabin she is planning to build next to a lake, insisting that though the Cylons could return, they should use what time they have to enjoy life {{TRS\|Unfinished Business}}. Her fears are proven justified; on the 380th day after settlement, the Cylons [[Fall of New Caprica\|discover and occupy]] the colony {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.

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	The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		The discovery of the Battlestar ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'' gives Roslin a brief moment of relief. However, [[Helena Cain\|Admiral Cain's]] disregard for the political status quo within the Fleet becomes apparent when Cain refuses to take Roslin's calls {{TRS\|Pegasus (episode)}}. After a near-disastrous [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|armed standoff]] between Adama and Cain, Roslin conspires with Adama to assassinate Cain for the safety of the Fleet {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. While Adama ultimately refuses to go through with the plan, Cain is murdered by a Cylon agent and Roslin promotes Adama to admiral. The new admiral gives the President a kiss, establishing a more personal aspect to their friendship {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.

	By this time, Roslin requires help to move around, and she is soon rushed to ''Galactica'''s sickbay as her health fails. Preparing for Baltar's accession to the presidency, she instructs Billy to give Baltar a letter she has written him. In what she believes to be her final act as president, Roslin orders that the half-Cylon, half-human baby of {{callsign\|Athena}} be terminated. However, Baltar panics at the thought of becoming president and devises a last minute solution to cure Roslin using an injection of stem cells<ref>In the commentary track for "Epiphanies", Ron Moore states that a longer explanation of Roslin's cure was filmed that explained that the blood's stem cells cure Roslin. However, the scene was cut because he was afraid it would be too complicated and thought of as [[technobabble]]. The character's updated biography on the official Scifi.com site does confirm that stem cells from the hybrid were the actual cure. As such, Battlestar Wiki treats this data canonically as with information found in most deleted scenes.</ref> from the [[Hera Agathon\|hybrid fetus]], which completely eradicates her cancer {{TRS\|Epiphanies}}.		By this time, Roslin requires help to move around, and she is soon rushed to ''Galactica'''s sickbay as her health fails. Preparing for Baltar's accession to the presidency, she instructs Billy to give Baltar a letter she has written him. In what she believes to be her final act as president, Roslin orders that the half-Cylon, half-human baby of {{callsign\|Athena}} be terminated. However, Baltar panics at the thought of becoming president and devises a last minute solution to cure Roslin using an injection of stem cells<ref>In the commentary track for "Epiphanies," Ron Moore states that a longer explanation of Roslin's cure was filmed that explained that the blood's stem cells cure Roslin. However, the scene was cut because he was afraid it would be too complicated and thought of as [[technobabble]]. The character's updated biography on the official Scifi.com site does confirm that stem cells from the hybrid were the actual cure. As such, Battlestar Wiki treats this data canonically as with information found in most deleted scenes.</ref> from the [[Hera Agathon\|hybrid fetus]], which completely eradicates her cancer {{TRS\|Epiphanies}}.

	Before her treatment, Roslin remembers that hours prior to the attack on Caprica, she had witnessed Baltar interacting with a [[Number Six]] Cylon and deduces that he played a role in the destruction of the Colonies. However, Roslin's letter to Baltar had hurt his pride by calling out his self-centered nature. When Roslin attempts to offer Baltar an out by asking him to resign, Baltar refuses to do so {{TRS\|Black Market}}. This encounter would mark the beginning for Roslin of a deep personal loathing of Baltar.		Before her treatment, Roslin remembers that hours prior to the attack on Caprica, she had witnessed Baltar interacting with a [[Number Six]] Cylon and deduces that he played a role in the destruction of the Colonies. However, Roslin's letter to Baltar had hurt his pride by calling out his self-centered nature. When Roslin attempts to offer Baltar an out by asking him to resign, Baltar refuses to do so {{TRS\|Black Market}}. This encounter would mark the beginning for Roslin of a deep personal loathing of Baltar.
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	*The character of Laura Roslin is unique to the [[Re-imagined Series]]. She has no counterpart to the [[Original Series]], where its version of President [[Adar (TOS)\|Adar]] is killed and a presidential replacement is never made. Roslin assumes more of the political-spiritual leadership of the [[Adama (TOS)\|Original Series' Commander Adama]], whereas [[William Adama]] is representative of the Original Series' character's military commander aspect.		*The character of Laura Roslin is unique to the [[Re-imagined Series]]. She has no counterpart to the [[Original Series]], where its version of President [[Adar (TOS)\|Adar]] is killed and a presidential replacement is never made. Roslin assumes more of the political-spiritual leadership of the [[Adama (TOS)\|Original Series' Commander Adama]], whereas [[William Adama]] is representative of the Original Series' character's military commander aspect.

	*Roslin appears in almost all episodes of the series, with the only exceptions being "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" and "[[Sine Qua Non]]", both in [[Season 4]]. She also does not appear in the TV movie "[[The Plan]]", nor does she appear in the webisode series "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance]]" or "[[The Face of the Enemy]]". This ranks her as the second-most frequent character in the series behind [[William Adama]].		*Roslin appears in almost all episodes of the series, with the only exceptions being "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" and "[[Sine Qua Non]]," both in [[Season 4]]. She also does not appear in the TV movie "[[The Plan]]," nor does she appear in the webisode series "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance]]" or "[[The Face of the Enemy]]". This ranks her as the second-most frequent character in the series behind [[William Adama]].

	*Actress Mary McDonnell is perhaps best known for her role in the epic film, ''Dances with Wolves'', with Kevin Costner. Another famous role of hers was the U.S. First Lady in ''[[w:Independence Day (film)\|Independence Day]]'', a film which (in a less serious tone than ''Battlestar'') depicts cocky human fighter pilots battling an genocidal enemy from outer space. In that film she dies of her injuries from a helicopter crash before an end to the conflict is reached.		*Actress Mary McDonnell is perhaps best known for her role in the epic film, ''Dances with Wolves'', with Kevin Costner. Another famous role of hers was the U.S. First Lady in ''[[w:Independence Day (film)\|Independence Day]]'', a film which (in a less serious tone than ''Battlestar'') depicts cocky human fighter pilots battling an genocidal enemy from outer space. In that film she dies of her injuries from a helicopter crash before an end to the conflict is reached.