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== Overview == | |||
:''A potential battle between ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' is only averted by [[Kara Thrace|Lt. Thrace]]'s return from her recon mission with important tactical information on the unknown [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] ship.'' | |||
:''A potential battle between ''[[Galactica ( | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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=== Teaser === | === Teaser === | ||
*Continuing from the [[Pegasus (episode)|previous episode]], a swarm of | *Continuing from the [[Pegasus (episode)|previous episode]], a swarm of [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] from ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' move into weapons range of each other after [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] challenges [[Helena Cain|Admiral Cain]] over the imminent execution of two of his crewmen. Neither commanders are willing to order "weapons free" to fire. The Vipers are reduced to playing "chicken", attempting to force each other to fire — or collide. | ||
*Cain orders Captain [[Cole Taylor]] to arrest and relieve [[Lee Adama|Lieutenant | *Cain orders Captain [[Cole Taylor]] to arrest and relieve [[Lee Adama|Lieutenant Lee "Apollo" Adama]], who is co-piloting a Raptor about to leave on the recon mission. The Raptor pilot draws his sidearm on Lt. Adama and orders him into the rear of the Raptor. | ||
=== Act 1 and beyond === | === Act 1 and beyond === | ||
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*Flying the [[Blackbird]], which goes undetected by the Cylon fleet, [[Kara Thrace]] flies right into the superstructure of the [[Unknown Cylon Ship]], taking pictures along the way. Before the Cylons can detect her, she jumps away. | *Flying the [[Blackbird]], which goes undetected by the Cylon fleet, [[Kara Thrace]] flies right into the superstructure of the [[Unknown Cylon Ship]], taking pictures along the way. Before the Cylons can detect her, she jumps away. | ||
*Confined to the rear of the Raptor, Lt. Adama sends an encrypted text message to Thrace. | *Confined to the rear of the Raptor, Lt. Adama sends an encrypted text message to Thrace. | ||
*Leading ''Galactica'' | *Leading ''Galactica's'' Viper squadron, [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] continually requests clearance from Commander Adama to fire on ''Pegasus''' Vipers, but he refuses. | ||
*Thrace arrives in the [[Blackbird]]. After getting over her initial confusion at the chicken-fight, she receives Lt. Adama's message and replies back, wondering what was going on (the Viper entanglement). | *Thrace arrives in the [[Blackbird]]. After getting over her initial confusion at the chicken-fight, she receives Lt. Adama's message and replies back, wondering what was going on (the Viper entanglement). | ||
*Both ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' pick up the Blackbird on [[DRADIS]], but its lack of [[IFF|transponder]] codes leads Cain and Adama to assume that the new contact is a Raider. All Vipers break off their chicken-fight and move to engage the enemy, only standing down when Thrace broadcasts her ID over [[wireless]]. | *Both ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' pick up the Blackbird on [[DRADIS]], but its lack of [[IFF|transponder]] codes leads Cain and Adama to assume that the new contact is a Raider. All Vipers break off their chicken-fight and move to engage the enemy, only standing down when Thrace broadcasts her ID over [[wireless]]. | ||
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*Baltar briefs Adama and Cain: The function of the [[Resurrection Ship]], as Gina called it, is to allow Humanoid Cylons a place where their consciousness can download, as an agent in the Fleet would be too far from the Cylon homeworld for their consciousness to return. Cain quickly surmises that, without the Resurrection Ship, any Cylon agent killed thereafter would be permanently dead, perhaps making the Cylons more conservative in carrying out their respective missions. | *Baltar briefs Adama and Cain: The function of the [[Resurrection Ship]], as Gina called it, is to allow Humanoid Cylons a place where their consciousness can download, as an agent in the Fleet would be too far from the Cylon homeworld for their consciousness to return. Cain quickly surmises that, without the Resurrection Ship, any Cylon agent killed thereafter would be permanently dead, perhaps making the Cylons more conservative in carrying out their respective missions. | ||
*Laura Roslin's illness is now more visibly apparent. William Adama visits her, and the two have a most unusual, even sentimental talk, with humor about getting a fresh, young Cylon body replacement for Roslin. Adama smiles and says that he couldn't think of her as a blonde, but Roslin smiles and says he'd be surprised. | *Laura Roslin's illness is now more visibly apparent. William Adama visits her, and the two have a most unusual, even sentimental talk, with humor about getting a fresh, young Cylon body replacement for Roslin. Adama smiles and says that he couldn't think of her as a blonde, but Roslin smiles and says he'd be surprised. | ||
*Cain finds Thrace's initiative laudable, and promotes her to Captain and [[CAG]] ''Pegasus'' over [[Cole Taylor]]. She initially pulls | *Cain finds Thrace's initiative laudable, and promotes her to Captain and [[CAG]] ''Pegasus'' over [[Cole Taylor]]. She initially pulls [[Lee Adama]]'s flight status, but restores it at Thrace's behest and assigns him to her team. Thrace begins plans on an attack on the Resurrection Ship. | ||
* | *[[Karl Agathon|Helo]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] are pleasantly surprised not to be dead. Lee Adama visits the two and catches them up on events, noting that his father pulled out the stops to ensure Helo's and Tyrol's survival. | ||
*[[Kara_Thrace|Starbuck]] and [[Lee_Adama|Apollo]] brief the battlestar commanders and XO's regarding the plan to disable and destroy the [[Resurrection Ship]]. The plan will involve both battlestars and all available fighters. Both [[Helena_Cain|Admiral Cain]] and [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] approve of the plan, Adama being the more hesitant of the two. | *[[Kara_Thrace|Starbuck]] and [[Lee_Adama|Apollo]] brief the battlestar commanders and XO's regarding the plan to disable and destroy the [[Resurrection Ship]]. The plan will involve both battlestars and all available fighters. Both [[Helena_Cain|Admiral Cain]] and [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] approve of the plan, Adama being the more hesitant of the two. | ||
*Colonel Tigh asks if the [[Blackbird]] could be used to sneak up behind the Resurrection Ship with a nuclear missile to destroy the Resurrection Ship outright. Thrace indicates that computer simulations show that the Cylons would pick up the [[Radiological Alarm|radiological signature]] of the bomb (which cannot be hidden by the Blackbird's stealth ability). Such detection would destroy their element of surprise and likely warn the Resurrection Ship to jump away. | *Colonel Tigh asks if the [[Blackbird]] could be used to sneak up behind the Resurrection Ship with a nuclear missile to destroy the Resurrection Ship outright. Thrace indicates that computer simulations show that the Cylons would pick up the [[Radiological Alarm|radiological signature]] of the bomb (which cannot be hidden by the Blackbird's stealth ability). Such detection would destroy their element of surprise and likely warn the Resurrection Ship to jump away. | ||
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* Admiral Cain promotes Kara Thrace to the rank of captain. She replaces Stinger as ''Pegasus's'' CAG. | * Admiral Cain promotes Kara Thrace to the rank of captain. She replaces Stinger as ''Pegasus's'' CAG. | ||
* The Cylon fleet containing the [[Resurrection Ship]] has been following the Colonial [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]]. It is speculated that the Resurrection Ship is a safety net for any Cylons who die in the Fleet. | * The Cylon fleet containing the [[Resurrection Ship]] has been following the Colonial [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]]. It is speculated that the Resurrection Ship is a safety net for any Cylons who die in the Fleet. | ||
*In case there was any doubt, by this point ''Galactica'' crew definitely knows that the blonde woman they first met as "Shelley Godfrey" is a humanoid Cylon, to the point that Roslin cracks a joke that she wouldn't mind waking up inside a gorgeous ''blonde''-haired body. | *In case there was any doubt, by this point the ''Galactica'' crew definitely knows that the blonde woman they first met as "Shelley Godfrey" is a humanoid Cylon, to the point that Roslin cracks a joke that she wouldn't mind waking up inside a gorgeous ''blonde''-haired body. | ||
*Number Six likes [[pyramid (RDM)|pyramid]]. She went to live games often while she was on Caprica. She says it was because she loved the rush of raw emotions that would sweep over the crowd. | *Number Six likes [[pyramid (RDM)|pyramid]]. She went to live games often while she was on Caprica. She says it was because she loved the rush of raw emotions that would sweep over the crowd. | ||
*Thrace still intends to recover Anders' [[Caprica Resistance]] fighters from Caprica. Timeline-wise, they have a little over a month of [[Anti-radiation medication|anti-radiation meds]] left ([[Downloaded|apparently, they are able to obtain more as time passes]]). | *Thrace still intends to recover Anders' [[Caprica Resistance]] fighters from Caprica. Timeline-wise, they have a little over a month of [[Anti-radiation medication|anti-radiation meds]] left ([[Downloaded|apparently, they are able to obtain more as time passes]]). | ||
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
*Cain wonders if debating morality is what Roslin and Adama have been doing "for the past six months". However, as shown [[Timeline - Season 2 (RDM)#Pegasus|here]], this episode should only take place a little over ''three'' months after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. This is actually the starting point of what ''Battlestar Wiki'' refers to as the [[Season two timeline discontinuity]]: all episodes in Season 2.5 have jumped ahead three months in the timeline, while being consistent with each other (i.e. "[[Downloaded]]" is supposed to be 9 months after the Cylon attack, and it does take place 3 months after this episode). | *Cain wonders if debating morality is what Roslin and Adama have been doing "for the past six months". However, as shown [[Timeline - Season 2 (RDM)#Pegasus|here]], this episode should only take place a little over ''three'' months after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. This is actually the starting point of what ''Battlestar Wiki'' refers to as the [[Season two timeline discontinuity]]: all episodes in Season 2.5 have jumped ahead three months in the timeline, while being consistent with each other (i.e. "[[Downloaded]]" is supposed to be 9 months after the Cylon attack, and it does take place 3 months after this episode). | ||
*[[Louanne Katraine]] has become the lead pilot on ''Galactica'' following the transfer of Lee Adama and Kara Thrace to ''Pegasus''. Given that the ungifted [[George Birch]] is apparently the best to be found within ''Galactica'' | *[[Louanne Katraine]] has become the lead pilot on ''Galactica'' following the transfer of Lee Adama and Kara Thrace to ''Pegasus''. Given that the ungifted [[George Birch]] is apparently the best to be found within ''Galactica's'' regular chain of command ([[Home, Part I]]), it is unsurprising that a talented nugget has risen to the top. | ||
**In hindsight, her abuse of stims is actually in line with the single-minded zeal she approaches her job with. She has apparently learned to channel her perfectionism into a more constructive outlet. | **In hindsight, her abuse of stims is actually in line with the single-minded zeal she approaches her job with. She has apparently learned to channel her perfectionism into a more constructive outlet. | ||
**In choosing Birch Commander Adama decides to value loyalty way above everything else, about which Tigh is quite surprised. With Adama re-balancing his requirements it is no surprise a better pilot gets the position. | **In choosing Birch Commander Adama decides to value loyalty way above everything else, about which Tigh is quite surprised. With Adama re-balancing his requirements it is no surprise a better pilot gets the position. | ||
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**Laird is probably too intimidated by Cain to give Adama any information that could be used against her. | **Laird is probably too intimidated by Cain to give Adama any information that could be used against her. | ||
*When did the Resurrection Ship begin following the Fleet? Was it able to rescue [[Aaron Doral#Suicide Bomber Copy|Aaron Doral (Suicide Bomber Copy)]] (killed day 17), [[Shelly Godfrey]] (disappeared day 24), [[Leoben Conoy#Gemenon Traveler Copy|Leoben Conoy (Gemenon Traveler Copy)]] (killed day 25), or [[Sharon Valerii]] (killed c. day 54)? ([[Downloaded|Answer]] regarding Boomer) | *When did the Resurrection Ship begin following the Fleet? Was it able to rescue [[Aaron Doral#Suicide Bomber Copy|Aaron Doral (Suicide Bomber Copy)]] (killed day 17), [[Shelly Godfrey]] (disappeared day 24), [[Leoben Conoy#Gemenon Traveler Copy|Leoben Conoy (Gemenon Traveler Copy)]] (killed day 25), or [[Sharon Valerii]] (killed c. day 54)? ([[Downloaded|Answer]] regarding Boomer) | ||
* | * [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] gets some close shots of the [[Resurrection Ship]], so much so that Admiral [[Helena Cain|Cain]] is able to identify the [[Cylon agent]] she knew as [[Gina Inviere]]. Could any of the other humanoid Cylon models be identified, including the ones that the Fleet aren't aware of yet? ([[Final Five|Answer]]) | ||
*Since Lee Adama is ultimately included in the mission to assassinate Cain anyway, why didn't his father deign to brief him at the same time as Kara Thrace? Having Thrace fill him in later doubles the chance of their plans being overheard. | *Since Lee Adama is ultimately included in the mission to assassinate Cain anyway, why didn't his father deign to brief him at the same time as Kara Thrace? Having Thrace fill him in later doubles the chance of their plans being overheard. | ||
*Baltar says that he is tired of the fantasy-world in his head that he retreats into; not of Number Six herself, but of his bachelor pad on Caprica. Is this a further sign that Baltar is shifting closer into the Cylon camp? It could mean that he no longer misses his old life on Caprica and has stopped clinging to it. | *Baltar says that he is tired of the fantasy-world in his head that he retreats into; not of Number Six herself, but of his bachelor pad on Caprica. Is this a further sign that Baltar is shifting closer into the Cylon camp? It could mean that he no longer misses his old life on Caprica and has stopped clinging to it. | ||
*To what extent is the chain of command still in effect? Adama fully intends to have Cain killed, but still stops short of demanding Agathon and Tyrol's return, and Cain believes he will still accept Fisk's transfer to ''Galactica'' as a spy. | *To what extent is the chain of command still in effect? Adama fully intends to have Cain killed, but still stops short of demanding Agathon and Tyrol's return, and Cain believes he will still accept Fisk's transfer to ''Galactica'' as a spy. | ||
*Is Admiral Cain telling the truth when she says to Starbuck that their "ultimate goal" is to return to the [[Twelve Colonies | *Is Admiral Cain telling the truth when she says to Starbuck that their "ultimate goal" is to return to the [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] and liberate them from the Cylons? While the idea fits to her previous actions against the Cylons, could it just be a way to gain Thrace's trust? | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
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* ''[[Michelle Forbes]] ([[Helena Cain]]) on the different choices her character and [[Edward James Olmos]]' character had to make:'' | * ''[[Michelle Forbes]] ([[Helena Cain]]) on the different choices her character and [[Edward James Olmos]]' character had to make:'' | ||
: That's indeed what she did [in order to ensure ''Pegasus's'' survival]. And ''[[Galactica ( | : That's indeed what she did [in order to ensure ''Pegasus's'' survival]. And ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' had many difficult choices. [Edward James Olmos' character is absolutely mesmerizing to me. The questions [[William Adama|[William Adama]]] has had to face – ethical dilemmas, life and death questions. He's just made them from a more human place. He hasn't lost his sense of humanity and compassion and he's constantly questioning that. That's what’s so wonderful about the [Season 2] ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' arc, you have these two forms of leadership in juxtaposition and just examining that.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/11/battlestar-ga-1.html|title='Battlestar Galactica: Razor' cuts to the heart of the matter|date=20 November 2007|accessdate=22 November 2007|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||