Number Six - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Shelly Godfrey */

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Shelly Godfrey

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	[[File:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}		[[File:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}

	A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.{{clear}}		A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.{{clear}}

	== Gina Inviere ==		== Gina Inviere ==

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	When playing different copies, Helfer made conscious choices to distinguish them based on their environment and mission. She portrayed Baltar's Six as more "sensual and seductive," the Caprica Six as "stronger and more militaristic," and [[Shelly Godfrey]] as more "intellectual."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=120}}</ref>		When playing different copies, Helfer made conscious choices to distinguish them based on their environment and mission. She portrayed Baltar's Six as more "sensual and seductive," the Caprica Six as "stronger and more militaristic," and [[Shelly Godfrey]] as more "intellectual."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=120}}</ref>

			Helfer found the task of differentiating Number Six from Caprica-Six relatively straightforward, as the writing made Number Six's unique nature clear - she exists only in Baltar's head and cannot be seen by others in scenes. Helfer approached Number Six as more seductive in nature. In contrast, she deliberately played Caprica-Six as more real and grounded.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_six_differentiation_p13">{{cite magazine \|last=Reeve \|first=Tom \|title=Six Shooter \|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine \|issue=7 \|pages=13 \|date=November 2006}}</ref> By [[Season 3 (2006-07)\|Season 3]], Helfer welcomed the increased focus on Caprica-Six, viewing it as an opportunity to change the character dynamic and prevent the role from becoming repetitive. She noted that after extensive time with Number Six whispering in Baltar's ear, audiences might tire of seeing the same pattern. The Season 3 storylines allowed her to develop Caprica-Six further while giving Number Six a different edge when she returned.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_season3_caprica_p13">{{cite magazine \|last=Reeve \|first=Tom \|title=Six Shooter \|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine \|issue=7 \|pages=13 \|date=November 2006}}</ref> As the season progressed, Helfer deliberately played the two versions of Six quite differently, though they began to find common ground when Caprica-Six started becoming harder on Baltar and pulling back emotionally.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_convergence_p13">{{cite magazine \|last=Reeve \|first=Tom \|title=Six Shooter \|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine \|issue=7 \|pages=13 \|date=November 2006}}</ref>

	Casting for the role was extensive. While actress [[w:Melinda Clarke\|Melinda Clarke]] was considered, [[Tricia Helfer]] won the part despite initial concerns from the producers about her relative lack of acting experience. Executive producer [[David Eick]] strongly advocated for her, believing she was "great from the first time she auditioned."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=23}}</ref>		Casting for the role was extensive. While actress [[w:Melinda Clarke\|Melinda Clarke]] was considered, [[Tricia Helfer]] won the part despite initial concerns from the producers about her relative lack of acting experience. Executive producer [[David Eick]] strongly advocated for her, believing she was "great from the first time she auditioned."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=23}}</ref>
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	== References ==		== References ==

			===Source Materials===
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			===Commentary and Interviews===
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			===General References===
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Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 02:24, 21 August 2025

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	{{Character Data		{{Character Data
			\|lastseen=[[Daybreak, Part II]]
	\|photo=NumSix.jpg		\|photo=NumSix.jpg
	\|seen= Miniseries		\|seen= [[Miniseries]]
	\|role= Cylon Infiltrator,<br/>Overseer,<br/>Heavy Raider Pilot,<br/>Elected Delegate		\|role= Cylon Infiltrator,<br/>Overseer,<br/>Heavy Raider Pilot,<br/>Elected Delegate
	\|actor= [[Tricia Helfer]]		\|actor= [[Tricia Helfer]]
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	"'''Number Six'''" is a [[humanoid Cylon]] who plays several key roles in [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] society. She is the first humanoid Cylon that viewers witness in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''. Stunningly beautiful and highly religious, this highly driven model is marked by a ruthlessness against all who stand in her way. Number Sixes are typically sensual and use seduction in infiltration.		"'''Number Six'''" is a [[humanoid Cylon]] who plays several key roles in [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] society. She is the first humanoid Cylon that viewers witness in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''. Stunningly beautiful and highly religious, this highly driven model is marked by a ruthlessness against all who stand in her way. Number Sixes are typically sensual and use seduction in infiltration.

	To date, more unique versions of the Six model have been witnessed than any other humanoid Cylon. Besides the use of numerous aliases, Six is also the only Cylon model known to have varied appearances and personalities: while most often seen as a platinum blonde, Six has also been seen with honey blonde and black hair in varying styles, and displaying personalities ranging from overtly sensual to wide-eyed and innocent, and from blindly supporting the attack on the Colonies to desiring peaceful coexistence. This differs from the other known models who generally display the same personality traits (~~[[Sharon Valerii]]~~ and {{callsign\|Athena}} being exceptions), use the same name, and have fewer cosmetic differences in appearance.		To date, more unique versions of the Six model have been witnessed than any other humanoid Cylon. Besides the use of numerous aliases, Six is also the only Cylon model known to have varied appearances and personalities: while most often seen as a platinum blonde, Six has also been seen with honey blonde and black hair in varying styles, and displaying personalities ranging from overtly sensual to wide-eyed and innocent, and from blindly supporting the attack on the Colonies to desiring peaceful coexistence. This differs from the other known models who generally display the same personality traits ({{callsign\|Boomer}} and {{callsign\|Athena}} being exceptions), use the same name, and have fewer cosmetic differences in appearance.

	== Caprica-Six ==		== Caprica-Six ==
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	[[File:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}		[[File:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}

	A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.		A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.{{clear}}
	{{clear}}

	== Gina Inviere ==		== Gina Inviere ==
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	[[File:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]		[[File:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]
	A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches ~~Gaius~~, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.		A [[Number Six\|Six]] with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' during the [[Gaeta's Mutiny\|Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny]]. Lida approaches Baltar, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving [[Cult of Baltar\|his flock]] behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.{{clear}}
	{{clear}}

	== Sonja ==		== Sonja ==

	Sonja is one of the platinum blonde Sixes, similar in appearance to Caprica/Messenger Six. She is elected to represent the rebel Cylons in the Fleet's new Quorum. Her first duty is to request the Cylons be given custody of ~~[[Sharon Valerii]]~~ in order to put her on trial for treason {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}.		Sonja is one of the platinum blonde [[Number Six\|Sixes]], similar in appearance to [[Caprica-Six\|Caprica]]/[[Messenger Six]]. She is elected to represent the [[Rebel basestar\|rebel Cylons]] in the Fleet's new Quorum. Her first duty is to request the Cylons be given custody of {{Callsign\|Boomer}} in order to put her on trial for treason {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}.

	Given her new ~~posistion~~, the Colonials have accepted at least part of the deal the Cylons offered through [[Galen Tyrol]] {{TRS\|A Disquiet Follows My Soul}} and now have the representation they wanted in the Colonial Government {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}.		Given her new position, the Colonials have accepted at least part of the deal the Cylons offered through [[Galen Tyrol]] {{TRS\|A Disquiet Follows My Soul}} and now have the representation they wanted in the Colonial Government {{TRS\|Someone to Watch Over Me}}.

	She is later seen at a meeting of the new [[Quorum of Ships' Captains]], representing the [[rebel basestar]], as they discuss the impending transfer of Admiral [[William Adama]]'s command from the aging ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' to the basestar {{TRS\|Islanded in a Stream of Stars}}.		She is later seen at a meeting of the new [[Quorum of Ships' Captains]], representing the [[rebel basestar]], as they discuss the impending transfer of Admiral [[William Adama]]'s command from the aging ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' to the basestar {{TRS\|Islanded in a Stream of Stars}}.
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	During a mission to investigate a basestar infected with a [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|deadly disease]], [[Gaius Baltar]] sees a number of Cylons, including Sixes, dead or dying from an infectious agent. One of these is a Number Six with black hair, who explains that the basestar brought onboard a mysterious [[Lion's Head beacon\|beacon]] and the Cylons became sick afterwards. Baltar strangles her to death in a panic after she blames him for what's happening. This Six and the other ones who had died on the basestar's deaths are permanent as when the other Cylons came to investigate, they purposefully left the [[Resurrection Ship]] behind so the dying Cylons wouldn't download the virus into the rest of the Cylon population {{TRS\|Torn}}. Later, another surviving Six is found in the infected baseship by ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'', and becomes a part of their plan to infect the Cylon race with the virus spawned from the ancient beacon. However, she and the other Cylons are killed by Karl Agathon before they are within download range of a Resurrection Ship, thereby killing this Six permanently {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		During a mission to investigate a basestar infected with a [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|deadly disease]], [[Gaius Baltar]] sees a number of Cylons, including Sixes, dead or dying from an infectious agent. One of these is a Number Six with black hair, who explains that the basestar brought onboard a mysterious [[Lion's Head beacon\|beacon]] and the Cylons became sick afterwards. Baltar strangles her to death in a panic after she blames him for what's happening. This Six and the other ones who had died on the basestar's deaths are permanent as when the other Cylons came to investigate, they purposefully left the [[Resurrection Ship]] behind so the dying Cylons wouldn't download the virus into the rest of the Cylon population {{TRS\|Torn}}. Later, another surviving Six is found in the infected baseship by ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'', and becomes a part of their plan to infect the Cylon race with the virus spawned from the ancient beacon. However, she and the other Cylons are killed by Karl Agathon before they are within download range of a Resurrection Ship, thereby killing this Six permanently {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

			== Behind the Scenes ==

			=== Casting and Development ===

			According to ''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion'', [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Mary McDonnell]] were hand-picked for their roles, while the rest of the characters were cast by audition: among the actresses in the running for the role of "Number Six" was ''The O.C.'''s [[:wikipedia:Melinda Clarke\|Melinda Clarke]], though the role ultimately went to [[Tricia Helfer]].<ref group="production" name="official_companion_casting">{{cite book\|title=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion\|accessdate=August 10, 2025}}</ref>

			[[Leah Cairns]] was among the many actresses who auditioned for the role of Number Six. Cairns later expressed gratitude for not getting the Six role, stating "Thank god I didn't get it because I can't imagine anyone but Tricia playing Six."<ref group="commentary" name="nuytens_scifiworld_six_audition">{{cite web\|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/leah_cairns_01.htm#:~:text=I%20auditioned%20for%20Six\|title=The Scifi World: Leah Cairns interview\|author=Gilles Nuytens\|publisher=The SciFi World\|date=March 21, 2007\|accessdate=August 10, 2025}}</ref> She would subsequently be cast as {{callsign\|Racetrack}} , originally intended as a one-shot character but expanded to a recurring role after her impressive performance.<ref group="commentary" name="damen_cairns_galactica_interview_racetrack_casting">{{cite web\|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-2003-interviews/leah-cairns-galactica.tv-interview.html\|title=Leah Cairns GALACTICA.TV interview\|author=Marcel Damen\|publisher=Galactica.TV\|date=August 27, 2007\|accessdate=August 10, 2025\|archive=Y}}</ref>

			=== Inspirations and Influences ===

			The name "Number Six" is, according to ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]'', an indirect tribute to [[:wikipedia:Patrick McGoohan\|Patrick McGoohan]]'s cult 1967 television series ''[[:wikipedia:The Prisoner\|The Prisoner]]'' — a series that addressed topics such as personal freedom and identity, mind control, illusionary experiences and the infiltration of society's supposed guardians (secret agents) by a nefarious force (those behind The Village). Ron Moore himself later confirmed in his blog that the name is an homage to ''The Prisoner''. After many false starts, ''The Prisoner'', like ''Battlestar Galactica'', became the subject of a radical reimagining in 2008 when the American AMC and UK Granada networks announced plans to film a new version of the series, with [[w:James Caviezel\|James Caviezel]] in the role of No. 6 in a miniseries that aired in November 2009.

			One of the main characters in the Philip K. Dick novel ''Flow My Tears the Policeman Said'' is the result of an eugenics experiment. All of the products of this experiment refer to themselves as "sixes" and look down on "normals." Their characteristic traits include great physical attractiveness, sexual promiscuity, superhuman strength, magnetic charisma and a propensity to control others which led to a coup attempt.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*The name "Number Six" is, according to ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]'', an indirect tribute to [[:wikipedia:Patrick McGoohan\|Patrick McGoohan]]'s cult 1967 television series ''[[:wikipedia:The Prisoner\|The Prisoner]]'' — a series that addressed topics such as personal freedom and identity, mind control, illusionary experiences and the infiltration of society's supposed guardians (secret agents) by a nefarious force (those behind The Village). Ron Moore himself later confirmed in his blog that the name is an homage to ''The Prisoner''. After many false starts, ''The Prisoner'', like ''Battlestar Galactica'', became the subject of a radical reimaging in 2008 when the American AMC and UK Granada networks announced plans to film a new version of the series, with [[w:James Caviezel\|James Caviezel]] in the role of No. 6 in a miniseries that aired in November 2009.
	*Also according to ''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion'', [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Mary McDonnell]] were hand-picked for their roles, while the rest of the characters were cast by audition: among the actresses in the running for the role of "Number Six" was ''The O.C.'''s [[:wikipedia:Melinda Clarke\|Melinda Clarke]], though the role ultimately went to [[Tricia Helfer]].
	*One of the main characters in the Philip K. Dick novel ''Flow My Tears the Policeman Said'' is the result of an eugenics experiment. All of the products of this experiment refer to themselves as "sixes" and look down on "normals." Their characteristic traits include great physical attractiveness, sexual promiscuity, superhuman strength, magnetic charisma and a propensity to control others which led to a coup attempt.
	*The Sixes seem to take on a leadership role with the Rebel Cylons. Caprica-Six had led the movement promoting mercy toward the humans, which was one of the seeds leading to the Cylon Civil War. The first leader of the Rebels was Natalie Six before Sharon Agathon killed her. Later, another Six, Sonja, is elected as the Rebel's representative on the new Quorum. An unspecified pilot Six (referred to only by her ''de facto'' surname, Six) appears to hold a position of some authority and/or seniority under Starbuck; the other pilots (both human and Cylon) receive their color assignments and recognition codes from her in "Someone to Watch Over Me".		*The Sixes seem to take on a leadership role with the Rebel Cylons. Caprica-Six had led the movement promoting mercy toward the humans, which was one of the seeds leading to the Cylon Civil War. The first leader of the Rebels was Natalie Six before Sharon Agathon killed her. Later, another Six, Sonja, is elected as the Rebel's representative on the new Quorum. An unspecified pilot Six (referred to only by her ''de facto'' surname, Six) appears to hold a position of some authority and/or seniority under Starbuck; the other pilots (both human and Cylon) receive their color assignments and recognition codes from her in "Someone to Watch Over Me".
	*''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'' producers [[Kevin Murphy]] and [[Jane Espenson]] have stated that one of various ideas for the future of the series discussed, but not finalized, by the writing staff was that [[Zoe Graystone]] became the archetype for the Number Six model.<ref>{{archivelink\|live=No\|url=http://www.capricatimes.com/the-caprica-times-exclusive-interview-kevin-murphy\|title=''The Caprica Times'' Exclusive Interview: Kevin Murphy}}</ref><ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/JaneEspenson/status/66023637202903040 Tweet by Jane Espenson]</ref>		*''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'' producers [[Kevin Murphy]] and [[Jane Espenson]] have stated that one of various ideas for the future of the series discussed, but not finalized, by the writing staff was that [[Zoe Graystone]] became the archetype for the Number Six model.<ref>{{archivelink\|live=No\|url=http://www.capricatimes.com/the-caprica-times-exclusive-interview-kevin-murphy\|title=''The Caprica Times'' Exclusive Interview: Kevin Murphy}}</ref><ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/JaneEspenson/status/66023637202903040 Tweet by Jane Espenson]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

			=== Production History ===
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			=== Commentary and Interviews ===
			{{reflist\|group=commentary}}

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

2025-06-30T18:12:53Z

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

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	An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	Six surprises ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.		Six surprises {{callsign\|Starbuck}} in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

	An overseer Six is present at the "farm" where Thrace is taken after she is found by the Cylons after being left behind by the resistance during an ambush. While the Cylon doctor [[Number Four\|Simon]] operates on her, Six is there to relay orders and see that everything was proceeding smoothly. She notes that Simon seems to regret Thrace's impending move to processing, and he replies that this is none of her concern. This copy is later bashed over the head with a fire extinguisher by Thrace as she makes her escape {{TRS\|The Farm}}. (Note: a deleted scene from this episode shows a second Six in the same black outfit at the farm, taking instructions from the other copy. Thus, it's hard to be certain that the Six speaking to Simon was the same one brained by Thrace.)		An overseer Six is present at the "farm" where Thrace is taken after she is found by the Cylons after being left behind by the resistance during an ambush. While the Cylon doctor [[Number Four\|Simon]] operates on her, Six is there to relay orders and see that everything was proceeding smoothly. She notes that Simon seems to regret Thrace's impending move to processing, and he replies that this is none of her concern. This copy is later bashed over the head with a fire extinguisher by Thrace as she makes her escape {{TRS\|The Farm}}. (Note: a deleted scene from this episode shows a second Six in the same black outfit at the farm, taking instructions from the other copy. Thus, it's hard to be certain that the Six speaking to Simon was the same one brained by Thrace.)

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

2025-02-08T16:24:52Z

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

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	[[File:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]		[[File:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]

	On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded [[Karl Agathon]] and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.		On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.

	Overseer Six demonstrates a certain vindictiveness towards Sharon, giving her a beating that goes far beyond the needs of the experiment and dismissing her belief in Agathon's love ([[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]]). The Five working with Six suggests that she is jealous of Sharon's chosen role in the proceedings, and Six does state that Agathon is "very handsome" ([[Bastille Day]], [[Litmus]]). Six maintains that her dislike stems from Sharon acting like a human, which essentially makes her a human in the scheme of things {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		Overseer Six demonstrates a certain vindictiveness towards Sharon, giving her a beating that goes far beyond the needs of the experiment and dismissing her belief in Agathon's love ([[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]]). The Five working with Six suggests that she is jealous of Sharon's chosen role in the proceedings, and Six does state that Agathon is "very handsome" ([[Bastille Day]], [[Litmus]]). Six maintains that her dislike stems from Sharon acting like a human, which essentially makes her a human in the scheme of things {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.

	An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by [[Karl Agathon]] when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	Six surprises [[Kara Thrace]] in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.		Six surprises [[Kara Thrace]] in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

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

2025-02-03T01:00:50Z

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

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	== Shelly Godfrey ==		== Shelly Godfrey ==

	[[~~Image~~:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}		[[File:Bsg-1-07.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Godfrey attempts to sweet talk Adama.]] {{mainarticle\|Shelly Godfrey}}

	A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.		A copy of Number Six who appears aboard ''Galactica'' to try to discredit Baltar as a traitor. The evidence she used was flawed, and he ended up being more trusted than before. After being exposed, she is blown out an airlock by Cavil and presumably downloads into a new body {{TRS\|The Plan}}.
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	== Lida ==		== Lida ==

	[[~~Image~~:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]		[[File:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]
	A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.		A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.
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	=== Armistice Station Copy ===		=== Armistice Station Copy ===

	[[~~Image~~:SixArmstation2 Mini.JPG\|thumb\|A six entering the [[Armistice Station]].]]		[[File:SixArmstation2 Mini.JPG\|thumb\|A six entering the [[Armistice Station]].]]

	This Number Six is a portent of doom for the peoples of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]; she arrives on [[Armistice Station]] shortly before it is destroyed in what are the opening shots of the [[Cylon attack]] in the [[Miniseries]]. Dressed in a long-sleeved red tunic and matching knee-length skirt, she is the first and last "diplomat" ever sent to the station by the Cylons since its construction. She greets the Colonial officer present with the question "Are you alive?" When he answers that he is alive, she tells him to prove it - by kissing her. After he realizes that Armistice is under attack, she smiles and forces another kiss on him shortly before they are both destroyed.		This Number Six is a portent of doom for the peoples of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]; she arrives on [[Armistice Station]] shortly before it is destroyed in what are the opening shots of the [[Cylon attack]] in the [[Miniseries]]. Dressed in a long-sleeved red tunic and matching knee-length skirt, she is the first and last "diplomat" ever sent to the station by the Cylons since its construction. She greets the Colonial officer present with the question "Are you alive?" When he answers that he is alive, she tells him to prove it - by kissing her. After he realizes that Armistice is under attack, she smiles and forces another kiss on him shortly before they are both destroyed.
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	=== Troop Leaders ===		=== Troop Leaders ===

	[[~~Image~~:Whiterainsix 33.JPG\|thumb\|left\|150px\|A Six after seeing an Eight (later known as {{callsign\|Athena}}) killing another Six model.]]		[[File:Whiterainsix 33.JPG\|thumb\|left\|150px\|A Six after seeing an Eight (later known as {{callsign\|Athena}}) killing another Six model.]]

	At least three additional variants of Six have been operational on Caprica, and appear to lead [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurion]] squads and have a subservient role to the "overseer" Six variants. This variant of Six is distinguished by the white raincoat she wears.		At least three additional variants of Six have been operational on Caprica, and appear to lead [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurion]] squads and have a subservient role to the "overseer" Six variants. This variant of Six is distinguished by the white raincoat she wears.
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	=== Overseer Copies ===		=== Overseer Copies ===

	[[~~Image~~:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]		[[File:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]

	On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded [[Karl Agathon]] and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.		On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded [[Karl Agathon]] and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.
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	=== New Caprica Copies ===		=== New Caprica Copies ===

	[[~~Image~~:Sixes NC.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Two Six copies aboard ''[[Colonial One]]''.]]		[[File:Sixes NC.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Two Six copies aboard ''[[Colonial One]]''.]]

	Various copies of Number Six form part of the Cylon occupation force that arrives on [[New Caprica]] one year after the Colonials settle in there. Throughout their four months stay there, they fall victim to various different attacks from the [[New Caprica Resistance\|resistance movement]].		Various copies of Number Six form part of the Cylon occupation force that arrives on [[New Caprica]] one year after the Colonials settle in there. Throughout their four months stay there, they fall victim to various different attacks from the [[New Caprica Resistance\|resistance movement]].

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	[[Image:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]		[[Image:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]
	A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli", Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.		A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.
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	One of these variants distracts Helo, enabling him to be captured. In this, she shares the same seductive characteristic as shown by her sisters at the armistice station and with Baltar - her first act on "freeing" the captured Agathon is to ask "Are you alive?" and kiss him. She is subsequently shot by the [[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica copy of Sharon Valerii]] {{TRS\|33}}.		One of these variants distracts Helo, enabling him to be captured. In this, she shares the same seductive characteristic as shown by her sisters at the armistice station and with Baltar - her first act on "freeing" the captured Agathon is to ask "Are you alive?" and kiss him. She is subsequently shot by the [[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica copy of Sharon Valerii]] {{TRS\|33}}.

	The second acts as an observer to Helo's "escape", and this same variant may the one leading the Centurion troops into the Caprican farm Helo and Valerii are hiding in {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.		The second acts as an observer to Helo's "escape," and this same variant may the one leading the Centurion troops into the Caprican farm Helo and Valerii are hiding in {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.

	The third is present at [[Delphi]], taking orders from an "overseer" Six {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		The third is present at [[Delphi]], taking orders from an "overseer" Six {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

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	{{mainarticle\|Messengers}}		{{mainarticle\|Messengers}}

	An entity (also known as '''Baltar's Internal Six''' or, more commonly, as '''Head Six''') appearing to Gaius Baltar in the form of Caprica Six shows herself [[Miniseries, Night 1\|immediately after his rescue]] from {{RDM\|Caprica}}, and later gives him advice (from building a [[Cylon detector]] to asserting [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II\|political power]] [[Cult of Baltar\|various times]]), predictions about the future (primarily about the birth of [[Hera Agathon]]) and [[Kobol (RDM)\|insights into the past events of the human race]]. This entity, while imperceptible to everyone other than to Baltar and [[Daybreak, Part II\|Caprica Six herself]], is not affiliated with either the Cylons or Colonials and has repeatedly stated that she is an angel of [[God]]. Even after Baltar's death, this entity maintains the appearance of Six one hundred fifty thousand years later when discussing the possibility of the humans repeating the same mistakes as their progenitors.		An entity (also known as '''Baltar's Internal Six''' or, more commonly, as '''Head Six''') appearing to Gaius Baltar in the form of Caprica-Six shows herself [[Miniseries, Night 1\|immediately after his rescue]] from {{RDM\|Caprica}}, and later gives him advice (from building a [[Cylon detector]] to asserting [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II\|political power]] [[Cult of Baltar\|various times]]), predictions about the future (primarily about the birth of [[Hera Agathon]]) and [[Kobol (RDM)\|insights into the past events of the human race]]. This entity, while imperceptible to everyone other than to Baltar and [[Daybreak, Part II\|Caprica-Six herself]], is not affiliated with either the Cylons or Colonials and has repeatedly stated that she is an angel of [[God]]. Even after Baltar's death, this entity maintains the appearance of Six one hundred fifty thousand years later when discussing the possibility of the humans repeating the same mistakes as their progenitors.

	== Shelly Godfrey ==		== Shelly Godfrey ==

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	"'''Number Six'''" is a [[humanoid Cylon]] who plays several key roles in [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] society. She is the first humanoid Cylon that viewers witness in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''. Stunningly beautiful and highly religious, this highly driven model is marked by a ruthlessness against all who stand in her way. Number Sixes are typically sensual and use seduction in infiltration.		"'''Number Six'''" is a [[humanoid Cylon]] who plays several key roles in [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] society. She is the first humanoid Cylon that viewers witness in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''. Stunningly beautiful and highly religious, this highly driven model is marked by a ruthlessness against all who stand in her way. Number Sixes are typically sensual and use seduction in infiltration.

	To date, more unique versions of the Six model have been witnessed than any other humanoid Cylon. Besides the use of numerous aliases, Six is also the only Cylon model known to have varied appearances and personalities: while most often seen as a platinum blonde, Six has also been seen with honey blonde and black hair in varying styles, and displaying personalities ranging from overtly sensual to wide-eyed and innocent, and from blindly supporting the attack on the Colonies to desiring peaceful coexistence. This differs from the other known models who generally display the same personality traits ([[Sharon Valerii]] and ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ being exceptions), use the same name, and have fewer cosmetic differences in appearance.		To date, more unique versions of the Six model have been witnessed than any other humanoid Cylon. Besides the use of numerous aliases, Six is also the only Cylon model known to have varied appearances and personalities: while most often seen as a platinum blonde, Six has also been seen with honey blonde and black hair in varying styles, and displaying personalities ranging from overtly sensual to wide-eyed and innocent, and from blindly supporting the attack on the Colonies to desiring peaceful coexistence. This differs from the other known models who generally display the same personality traits ([[Sharon Valerii]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} being exceptions), use the same name, and have fewer cosmetic differences in appearance.

	== Caprica-Six ==		== Caprica-Six ==
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	{{mainarticle\|Natalie Faust}}		{{mainarticle\|Natalie Faust}}

	A Number Six copy who is leading a faction that advocates for the search for the Final Five Cylons, introduced in "[[Six of One]]". She is eventually killed by ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~, distressed with visions of the [[Opera House]] and afraid Natalie will take her daughter [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]], with no chance to download {{TRS\|Sine Qua Non}}.		A Number Six copy who is leading a faction that advocates for the search for the Final Five Cylons, introduced in "[[Six of One]]". She is eventually killed by {{callsign\|Athena}}, distressed with visions of the [[Opera House]] and afraid Natalie will take her daughter [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]], with no chance to download {{TRS\|Sine Qua Non}}.

	== Lida ==		== Lida ==
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	=== Troop Leaders ===		=== Troop Leaders ===

	[[Image:Whiterainsix 33.JPG\|thumb\|left\|150px\|A Six after seeing an Eight (later known as ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~) killing another Six model.]]		[[Image:Whiterainsix 33.JPG\|thumb\|left\|150px\|A Six after seeing an Eight (later known as {{callsign\|Athena}}) killing another Six model.]]

	At least three additional variants of Six have been operational on Caprica, and appear to lead [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurion]] squads and have a subservient role to the "overseer" Six variants. This variant of Six is distinguished by the white raincoat she wears.		At least three additional variants of Six have been operational on Caprica, and appear to lead [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurion]] squads and have a subservient role to the "overseer" Six variants. This variant of Six is distinguished by the white raincoat she wears.

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	An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	Six surprises ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.		Six surprises {{callsign\|Starbuck}} in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

	An overseer Six is present at the "farm" where Thrace is taken after she is found by the Cylons after being left behind by the resistance during an ambush. While the Cylon doctor [[Number Four\|Simon]] operates on her, Six is there to relay orders and see that everything was proceeding smoothly. She notes that Simon seems to regret Thrace's impending move to processing, and he replies that this is none of her concern. This copy is later bashed over the head with a fire extinguisher by Thrace as she makes her escape {{TRS\|The Farm}}. (Note: a deleted scene from this episode shows a second Six in the same black outfit at the farm, taking instructions from the other copy. Thus, it's hard to be certain that the Six speaking to Simon was the same one brained by Thrace.)		An overseer Six is present at the "farm" where Thrace is taken after she is found by the Cylons after being left behind by the resistance during an ambush. While the Cylon doctor [[Number Four\|Simon]] operates on her, Six is there to relay orders and see that everything was proceeding smoothly. She notes that Simon seems to regret Thrace's impending move to processing, and he replies that this is none of her concern. This copy is later bashed over the head with a fire extinguisher by Thrace as she makes her escape {{TRS\|The Farm}}. (Note: a deleted scene from this episode shows a second Six in the same black outfit at the farm, taking instructions from the other copy. Thus, it's hard to be certain that the Six speaking to Simon was the same one brained by Thrace.)

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	[[File:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]		[[File:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg\|thumb\|Number Six beating up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.<ref>Note that this is a behind-the-scenes photo, as indicated by the crane in the far background of this shot.</ref>]]

	On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded [[Karl Agathon]] and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.		On Caprica, Six performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with a copy of [[Number Five]] (Aaron Doral) to ensure their experiment involving the stranded {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} and the Caprica copy of [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Bastille Day]], [[Act of Contrition]], [[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). These copies of Number Six wear a militaristic black outfit, with a black body-suit underneath suited to martial arts.

	Overseer Six demonstrates a certain vindictiveness towards Sharon, giving her a beating that goes far beyond the needs of the experiment and dismissing her belief in Agathon's love ([[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]]). The Five working with Six suggests that she is jealous of Sharon's chosen role in the proceedings, and Six does state that Agathon is "very handsome" ([[Bastille Day]], [[Litmus]]). Six maintains that her dislike stems from Sharon acting like a human, which essentially makes her a human in the scheme of things {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		Overseer Six demonstrates a certain vindictiveness towards Sharon, giving her a beating that goes far beyond the needs of the experiment and dismissing her belief in Agathon's love ([[Litmus]], [[Flesh and Bone]]). The Five working with Six suggests that she is jealous of Sharon's chosen role in the proceedings, and Six does state that Agathon is "very handsome" ([[Bastille Day]], [[Litmus]]). Six maintains that her dislike stems from Sharon acting like a human, which essentially makes her a human in the scheme of things {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.

	An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by [[Karl Agathon]] when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		An overseer Six is present at the Cylon's established base at [[Delphi]], and is briefly seen by {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} when he attempts to gain access to the base in order to steal a ship and get off the planet {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	Six surprises [[Kara Thrace]] in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.		Six surprises [[Kara Thrace]] in the [[Delphi Museum]] when she returns to Caprica to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]]. They engage in an all-out brawl, reminiscent of the earlier beating of Sharon. Just as Six appears to be winning, Thrace rushes her, knocking both of them off of a ledge. The Six falls underneath Thrace, breaking her fall, and is impaled on building debris, killing her {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

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	[[Image:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]		[[Image:Lida.jpg\|thumb\|Lida with Gaius Baltar.]]
	A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli", Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.		A Six with curly honey blonde hair and a noticeably more innocent disposition than her sisters, Lida<ref>Episode writer Michael Angeli quoted in "The Watcher: Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli," Maureen Ryan, ''Chicago Tribune'', Feb. 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Tricia Helfer also identified this version of Six as Lida in her February 13, 2009 appearance on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''.</ref> attempts to comfort and seduce Baltar aboard the rebel basestar after he and [[Laura Roslin\|President Roslin]] flee ''Galactica'' during the Zarek-Gaeta coup/mutiny. Lida approaches Gaius, initially misinterpreting his feelings of guilt (among the first he's ever shown) for leaving his flock behind as an injury; later, they sleep together. After speaking with her in bed, he decides that he needs to return to his followers {{TRS\|Blood on the Scales}}.
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	One of these variants distracts Helo, enabling him to be captured. In this, she shares the same seductive characteristic as shown by her sisters at the armistice station and with Baltar - her first act on "freeing" the captured Agathon is to ask "Are you alive?" and kiss him. She is subsequently shot by the [[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica copy of Sharon Valerii]] {{TRS\|33}}.		One of these variants distracts Helo, enabling him to be captured. In this, she shares the same seductive characteristic as shown by her sisters at the armistice station and with Baltar - her first act on "freeing" the captured Agathon is to ask "Are you alive?" and kiss him. She is subsequently shot by the [[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica copy of Sharon Valerii]] {{TRS\|33}}.

	The second acts as an observer to Helo's "escape", and this same variant may the one leading the Centurion troops into the Caprican farm Helo and Valerii are hiding in {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.		The second acts as an observer to Helo's "escape," and this same variant may the one leading the Centurion troops into the Caprican farm Helo and Valerii are hiding in {{TRS\|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.

	The third is present at [[Delphi]], taking orders from an "overseer" Six {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		The third is present at [[Delphi]], taking orders from an "overseer" Six {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.