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

2025-02-08T16:31:37Z

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	=== Teaser ===		=== Teaser ===

	*[[Lee Adama]] is in [[William Adama\|William Adama's]] quarters, looking up an illustration of the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]] on Earth, as described by [[Pythia]]. [[Kara Thrace]] walks in and greets him, and they briefly discuss the temple, and the absence of William Adama and [[Laura Roslin]]. Lee comments on how both he and Tigh are intimidated by Adama's chair. Thrace talks about how [[Leoben Conoy\|Leoben]] stated that, for children to reach their full potential, their parents have to die.		*{{callsign\|Lee Adama}} is in [[William Adama\|William Adama's]] quarters, looking up an illustration of the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]] on Earth, as described by [[Pythia]]. [[Kara Thrace]] walks in and greets him, and they briefly discuss the temple, and the absence of William Adama and [[Laura Roslin]]. Lee comments on how both he and Tigh are intimidated by Adama's chair. Thrace talks about how [[Leoben Conoy\|Leoben]] stated that, for children to reach their full potential, their parents have to die.
	*In the [[Basestar command\|basestar control room]], Roslin, William Adama, [[D'Anna Biers]] and Leoben discuss the plans to return the [[Final Five]]. Biers mentions that there are only four in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] and refuses to provide answers when Roslin questions her about the fifth's location. When Adama asks for their names, she expresses skepticism, suggesting that the Colonials may kill them. Roslin points out that the Colonials need them because they know the way to Earth, while Leoben recommends co-operation and D'Anna refutes him, citing the [[Exodus, Part II\|failure]] of [[Occupation\|co-operation]] on [[New Caprica]].		*In the [[Basestar command\|basestar control room]], Roslin, William Adama, [[D'Anna Biers]] and Leoben discuss the plans to return the [[Final Five]]. Biers mentions that there are only four in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] and refuses to provide answers when Roslin questions her about the fifth's location. When Adama asks for their names, she expresses skepticism, suggesting that the Colonials may kill them. Roslin points out that the Colonials need them because they know the way to Earth, while Leoben recommends co-operation and D'Anna refutes him, citing the [[Exodus, Part II\|failure]] of [[Occupation\|co-operation]] on [[New Caprica]].
	*Biers announces that she will hold the Colonials on the ship hostage until the Final Four are safely aboard the basestar. When a standoff between the Colonials and the Centurions ensues, Roslin tells Adama to stand down and he repeats the order to the other pilots. Biers tells Adama to accompany her to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' on a Raptor. He initially refuses, but Roslin tells him to go. She embraces him and whispers in his ear that if the Cylons get the four, they get [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]], and he can't allow that to happen, even if he has to destroy the basestar with them aboard.		*Biers announces that she will hold the Colonials on the ship hostage until the Final Four are safely aboard the basestar. When a standoff between the Colonials and the Centurions ensues, Roslin tells Adama to stand down and he repeats the order to the other pilots. Biers tells Adama to accompany her to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' on a Raptor. He initially refuses, but Roslin tells him to go. She embraces him and whispers in his ear that if the Cylons get the four, they get [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]], and he can't allow that to happen, even if he has to destroy the basestar with them aboard.
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	* One of the first visual clues that [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] lacks a widespread, technologically advanced civilization comes in the establishing shots of the planet when the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] arrives in orbit. The night side of the planet is steeped in total darkness, whereas the city lights of an inhabited planet with an industrialized civilization would be clearly visible on its night side, as seen in this [http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/image/earth_night.jpg composite satellite photograph] of the Earth at night.		* One of the first visual clues that [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] lacks a widespread, technologically advanced civilization comes in the establishing shots of the planet when the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] arrives in orbit. The night side of the planet is steeped in total darkness, whereas the city lights of an inhabited planet with an industrialized civilization would be clearly visible on its night side, as seen in this [http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/image/earth_night.jpg composite satellite photograph] of the Earth at night.
	*The filming location was on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&ie=UTF8&ll=49.013815,-123.039697&t=h&z=16 Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen], south of Vancouver.<ref>http://13thcolony.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/bsg-set-damaged-in-windstorm/</ref> <ref>http://bloginhood.blogspot.com/2008/01/look-what-else-washed-up-on-beach-more.html</ref>		*The filming location was on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&ie=UTF8&ll=49.013815,-123.039697&t=h&z=16 Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen], south of Vancouver.<ref>http://13thcolony.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/bsg-set-damaged-in-windstorm/</ref> <ref>http://bloginhood.blogspot.com/2008/01/look-what-else-washed-up-on-beach-more.html</ref>
	* [http://www.io.com/~o_m/omworld/images/blog/06-08/BSG4x10/BSG-Earth-rawPano-4x10.jpg The landing area] actually appears to be the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]], thus bookending the episode. When the episode begins, [[Lee Adama]] is looking up an [[:Image:AuroraBook.jpg\|illustration of the temple]] in the book of Pythia (although the camera lingers on a depiction of the [[City of the Gods]]). As the episode closes on Earth, the landing party appears to be at the ruins of a domed structure by a body of water, as shown by the illustration. A [http://www.auctionnetwork.com/UpcomingItem.asp?EventId=29546&ShowId=321&SortBy=CustomStartTime form core model] of this structure, up for auction in the Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Official Auction, acknowledges it to be the Temple of Aurora.		* [http://www.io.com/~o_m/omworld/images/blog/06-08/BSG4x10/BSG-Earth-rawPano-4x10.jpg The landing area] actually appears to be the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]], thus bookending the episode. When the episode begins, {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} is looking up an [[:Image:AuroraBook.jpg\|illustration of the temple]] in the book of Pythia (although the camera lingers on a depiction of the [[City of the Gods]]). As the episode closes on Earth, the landing party appears to be at the ruins of a domed structure by a body of water, as shown by the illustration. A [http://www.auctionnetwork.com/UpcomingItem.asp?EventId=29546&ShowId=321&SortBy=CustomStartTime form core model] of this structure, up for auction in the Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Official Auction, acknowledges it to be the Temple of Aurora.
	* Throughout this episode, Earth when seen from orbit is largely obscured by cloud masses and shadows. Unlike the view of the North American continent presented at the end of "Crossroads, Part II," none of the landmasses in view can be easily identified. ([http://melancholygeek.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/downthere.png])		* Throughout this episode, Earth when seen from orbit is largely obscured by cloud masses and shadows. Unlike the view of the North American continent presented at the end of "Crossroads, Part II," none of the landmasses in view can be easily identified. ([http://melancholygeek.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/downthere.png])
	* Gaeta comments that the constellations seen from orbit match those seen in the Tomb of Athena on Kobol, implying that this is the planet they were destined to find, only to arrive too late.		* Gaeta comments that the constellations seen from orbit match those seen in the Tomb of Athena on Kobol, implying that this is the planet they were destined to find, only to arrive too late.

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2025-02-04T22:04:16Z

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	*The entire Fleet - now including the rebel basestar - successfully jumps. Adama tells Gaeta to take his time with confirming their location. After some seconds, Gaeta announces that the [[Tomb of Athena\|constellations]] match. The Fleet has jumped into orbit of a blue/white planet - Earth.		*The entire Fleet - now including the rebel basestar - successfully jumps. Adama tells Gaeta to take his time with confirming their location. After some seconds, Gaeta announces that the [[Tomb of Athena\|constellations]] match. The Fleet has jumped into orbit of a blue/white planet - Earth.
	*Adama makes a speech to the whole Fleet, announcing that they have arrived at Earth. All over ''Galactica'' and throughout the Fleet people rejoice ecstatically.		*Adama makes a speech to the whole Fleet, announcing that they have arrived at Earth. All over ''Galactica'' and throughout the Fleet people rejoice ecstatically.
	[[~~Image~~:Ruinedcity.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A city found in ruins.]]		[[File:Ruinedcity.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A city found in ruins.]]
	*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.		*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.
	*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.		*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.

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

2024-02-24T17:39:15Z

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

2024-02-19T04:02:22Z

Text replacement - "Sharon Agathon" to "{{callsign|Athena}}"

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

2024-02-17T16:33:23Z

Text replacement - " -- " to "—"

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	*''[[Jane Espenson]] about the writing and her reaction to it:''		*''[[Jane Espenson]] about the writing and her reaction to it:''
	:"Holy cow, I love this episode beyond the saying of it, and 'thank you' to the fans who have been going out of their way to tell all of us that, too. Adama's reaction to the reveal was stunning -- my gods -- and Starbuck-- her face said it all. A thunderclap. Simply beautiful. You wouldn't want more and you can't imagine less. I'm stating the obvious when I say that a more labored reaction would've attenuated the emotions, given the characters a chance to gather themselves before the big blow that was to come, which certainly would be a mistake. [...] I think the real reactions are yet to come, just like in life. The beauty of this episode is in its urgency, in the tumbling breathless slide that lands us on that grim gray unfamiliar beach"		:"Holy cow, I love this episode beyond the saying of it, and 'thank you' to the fans who have been going out of their way to tell all of us that, too. Adama's reaction to the reveal was stunning—my gods—and Starbuck-- her face said it all. A thunderclap. Simply beautiful. You wouldn't want more and you can't imagine less. I'm stating the obvious when I say that a more labored reaction would've attenuated the emotions, given the characters a chance to gather themselves before the big blow that was to come, which certainly would be a mistake. [...] I think the real reactions are yet to come, just like in life. The beauty of this episode is in its urgency, in the tumbling breathless slide that lands us on that grim gray unfamiliar beach"

	:"And -- oh -- that haunting devastated city there, with the massive ruined temple and our people trying to find their footing in a strange dead city I did not recognize... that image just kills me. Every time I watch this episode, I well up with hope, and it lasts right up through that handful of soil, and then the radiation counter breaks my heart all over again."		:"And—oh—that haunting devastated city there, with the massive ruined temple and our people trying to find their footing in a strange dead city I did not recognize... that image just kills me. Every time I watch this episode, I well up with hope, and it lasts right up through that handful of soil, and then the radiation counter breaks my heart all over again."

	:"[[David Weddle\|David]] and [[Bradley Thompson\|Bradley]] (David Weddle and Bradley Thompson, our writers) did an excellent job throughout this rocketsled of an episode - the writing had to be so delicate, precise and emotional... and they also did such a good job doing little things like dealing with the fallout from my episode the previous week. Baltar saying he loves living is such a gem of a moment among a cascade of gems -- thanks for that, David and Brad! And then, of course, the big stuff starts happening and never ever lets up." <ref name"espenson">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/16/jane-espenson-on-battlestar-galacticas-mid-season-finale/\|title=TVGuide: Jane Espenson on Battlestar Galactica's mid-season finale}}</ref>		:"[[David Weddle\|David]] and [[Bradley Thompson\|Bradley]] (David Weddle and Bradley Thompson, our writers) did an excellent job throughout this rocketsled of an episode - the writing had to be so delicate, precise and emotional... and they also did such a good job doing little things like dealing with the fallout from my episode the previous week. Baltar saying he loves living is such a gem of a moment among a cascade of gems—thanks for that, David and Brad! And then, of course, the big stuff starts happening and never ever lets up." <ref name"espenson">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/16/jane-espenson-on-battlestar-galacticas-mid-season-finale/\|title=TVGuide: Jane Espenson on Battlestar Galactica's mid-season finale}}</ref>

	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

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

2024-02-16T04:12:41Z

Text replacement - "Hot Dog" to "{{callsign|Hot Dog}}"

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	*In a [[Launch tube (RDM)\|launch tube]], Lee Adama interrogates Tigh, demanding to know who the other Cylons are. From the control room, [[Anastasia Dualla\|Dualla]] announces that Biers is on the line. Adama threatens to kill Tigh if she harms one of the hostages, and says that she has ten minutes before he kills him. From Tigh he again demands the identities of the rest of the Final Four in order to save the Fleet.		*In a [[Launch tube (RDM)\|launch tube]], Lee Adama interrogates Tigh, demanding to know who the other Cylons are. From the control room, [[Anastasia Dualla\|Dualla]] announces that Biers is on the line. Adama threatens to kill Tigh if she harms one of the hostages, and says that she has ten minutes before he kills him. From Tigh he again demands the identities of the rest of the Final Four in order to save the Fleet.
	*Standing next to her Viper, Thrace expresses doubt about Anders's and Tyrol's suspicion regarding the Viper. Marines come in and arrest Anders and Tyrol. When Thrace asks what's going on, Sergeant [[Brandy Harder\|Harder]] replies that they are Cylons. Shocked, Thrace questions Anders, who confirms that it is true. As he is dragged away, Anders insists that something is different about the Viper.		*Standing next to her Viper, Thrace expresses doubt about Anders's and Tyrol's suspicion regarding the Viper. Marines come in and arrest Anders and Tyrol. When Thrace asks what's going on, Sergeant [[Brandy Harder\|Harder]] replies that they are Cylons. Shocked, Thrace questions Anders, who confirms that it is true. As he is dragged away, Anders insists that something is different about the Viper.
	*On the basestar, an [[Number Eight]] and two [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurions]] force the captured pilots down a hallway. ~~[[Brendan Costanza~~\|Hot Dog]] tells the pilots to fall back, and the Eight threatens to shoot them if they don't keep moving.		*On the basestar, an [[Number Eight]] and two [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurions]] force the captured pilots down a hallway. {{callsign\|Hot Dog}} tells the pilots to fall back, and the Eight threatens to shoot them if they don't keep moving.
	*Anders and Tyrol are brought into the launch tube to join Tigh. Lee Adama orders Dualla to get the baseship on the line again.		*Anders and Tyrol are brought into the launch tube to join Tigh. Lee Adama orders Dualla to get the baseship on the line again.
	*On the hangar deck, Thrace climbs into her Viper's cockpit.		*On the hangar deck, Thrace climbs into her Viper's cockpit.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "the Fleet" to "{{RDM|the Fleet}}"

2021-05-28T19:32:30Z

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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	* Is Biers honest in her claim that there are only four of the Final Five in ~~the [[Fleet (~~RDM)\|Fleet]]? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Answer]])		* Is Biers honest in her claim that there are only four of the Final Five in {{RDM\|the Fleet}}? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Answer]])
	* What happened to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]]? ([[No Exit\|Answer]])		* What happened to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]]? ([[No Exit\|Answer]])
	* What condition is the rest of Earth in? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Answer]])		* What condition is the rest of Earth in? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion\|Answer]])

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Kobol" to "{{RDM|Kobol}}"

2020-09-20T04:22:53Z

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	* According to comments made by Ronald Moore at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con (and included on the Season 4.0 DVD), "Revelations" was designed to be the final episode of the series, in the event the SAG Writer's Strike had prevented the series from continuing.		* According to comments made by Ronald Moore at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con (and included on the Season 4.0 DVD), "Revelations" was designed to be the final episode of the series, in the event the SAG Writer's Strike had prevented the series from continuing.
	* As Biers executes one prisoner during the course of the episode, the population of the Fleet when it arrives at Earth is 39,664, not counting the as yet unknown number of copies of the four Significant Seven Cylon models who have now joined them.		* As Biers executes one prisoner during the course of the episode, the population of the Fleet when it arrives at Earth is 39,664, not counting the as yet unknown number of copies of the four Significant Seven Cylon models who have now joined them.
	* The page from the [[Book of Pythia]] depicting the Temple of Aurora is the same two page spread used to represent the [[City of the Gods]] on ~~[[Kobol (~~RDM)\|Kobol]] from "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]".		* The page from the [[Book of Pythia]] depicting the Temple of Aurora is the same two page spread used to represent the [[City of the Gods]] on {{RDM\|Kobol}} from "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]".
	* The rhythm of the beacon signal matches the rhythm of [[the Music]].		* The rhythm of the beacon signal matches the rhythm of [[the Music]].
	*It remains to be seen if the rebel Cylons will be counted in the Survivor Count now they have joined the Fleet. So far only Sharon Agathon and Caprica-Six, arguably rebel Cylon themselves, have been counted despite never being considered human.		*It remains to be seen if the rebel Cylons will be counted in the Survivor Count now they have joined the Fleet. So far only Sharon Agathon and Caprica-Six, arguably rebel Cylon themselves, have been counted despite never being considered human.

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	~~== Overview ==~~

	: ''Led by [[D'Anna Biers]], the band of rebel Cylons hold President Roslin and ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} pilots hostage while attempting to lure the "Watchtower Four" out of hiding. Meanwhile, [[Kara Thrace]]'s Viper may hold a previously undiscovered clue to finding [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].''		: ''Led by [[D'Anna Biers]], the band of rebel Cylons hold President Roslin and ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} pilots hostage while attempting to lure the "Watchtower Four" out of hiding. Meanwhile, [[Kara Thrace]]'s Viper may hold a previously undiscovered clue to finding [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].''

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2020-09-07T22:50:32Z

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	: ''Led by [[D'Anna Biers]], the band of rebel Cylons hold President Roslin and ''Galactica''~~<nowiki>~~'s~~</nowiki>~~ pilots hostage while attempting to lure the "Watchtower Four" out of hiding. Meanwhile, [[Kara Thrace]]'s Viper may hold a previously undiscovered clue to finding [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].''		: ''Led by [[D'Anna Biers]], the band of rebel Cylons hold President Roslin and ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} pilots hostage while attempting to lure the "Watchtower Four" out of hiding. Meanwhile, [[Kara Thrace]]'s Viper may hold a previously undiscovered clue to finding [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]].''

	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

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	*The entire Fleet - now including the rebel basestar - successfully jumps. Adama tells Gaeta to take his time with confirming their location. After some seconds, Gaeta announces that the [[Tomb of Athena\|constellations]] match. The Fleet has jumped into orbit of a blue/white planet - Earth.		*The entire Fleet - now including the rebel basestar - successfully jumps. Adama tells Gaeta to take his time with confirming their location. After some seconds, Gaeta announces that the [[Tomb of Athena\|constellations]] match. The Fleet has jumped into orbit of a blue/white planet - Earth.
	*Adama makes a speech to the whole Fleet, announcing that they have arrived at Earth. All over ''Galactica'' and throughout the Fleet people rejoice ecstatically.		*Adama makes a speech to the whole Fleet, announcing that they have arrived at Earth. All over ''Galactica'' and throughout the Fleet people rejoice ecstatically.
	[[~~Image~~:Ruinedcity.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A city found in ruins.]]		[[File:Ruinedcity.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A city found in ruins.]]
	*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.		*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.
	*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.		*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* This episode is the mid-season cliffhanger for the first ten episodes of [[Season 4 (2008-09)\|Season 4]]. The conclusion to the cliffhanger, "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]", will not air until 2009.		* This episode is the mid-season cliffhanger for the first ten episodes of [[Season 4 (2008-09)\|Season 4]]. The conclusion to the cliffhanger, "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]," will not air until 2009.
	* The episode was given an advance screening in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11th, in order to draw attention for the upcoming Emmy Award nominations. <ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://syfyportal.com/news425104.html\|title='Battlestar Galactica' Hosting Free Screening In L.A.}}</ref>		* The episode was given an advance screening in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11th, in order to draw attention for the upcoming Emmy Award nominations. <ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://syfyportal.com/news425104.html\|title='Battlestar Galactica' Hosting Free Screening In L.A.}}</ref>
	* According to comments made by Ronald Moore at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con (and included on the Season 4.0 DVD), "Revelations" was designed to be the final episode of the series, in the event the SAG Writer's Strike had prevented the series from continuing.		* According to comments made by Ronald Moore at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con (and included on the Season 4.0 DVD), "Revelations" was designed to be the final episode of the series, in the event the SAG Writer's Strike had prevented the series from continuing.
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	=== General ===		=== General ===

	*The survivor count drops by 8 from the previous episode. Allowing for the fact that Pike's death has been counted already and assuming no deaths in the Fleet, these eight Colonial deaths occur as a result of the [[Battle of the Resurrection Hub]]. Two of these casualties at least seem to be Viper pilots given the wrecked Vipers seen derelict at the battle site {{TRS\|Sine Qua Non}}. Pike's ECO is also one of the dead. However a possible continuity error occurs in the count between the episodes "Sine Qua Non" and "The Hub", as the episodes take place concurrently, yet the population drops by one in between (possibly Pike's death).		*The survivor count drops by 8 from the previous episode. Allowing for the fact that Pike's death has been counted already and assuming no deaths in the Fleet, these eight Colonial deaths occur as a result of the [[Battle of the Resurrection Hub]]. Two of these casualties at least seem to be Viper pilots given the wrecked Vipers seen derelict at the battle site {{TRS\|Sine Qua Non}}. Pike's ECO is also one of the dead. However a possible continuity error occurs in the count between the episodes "Sine Qua Non" and "The Hub," as the episodes take place concurrently, yet the population drops by one in between (possibly Pike's death).
	* When Thrace says to Lee Adama (while he is looking at the drawing of the Temple of Aurora) "We'll get there, and walk those halls together", Adama says "Yeah, pretty to think so." This could be a reference to the last line of Ernest Hemingway's ''[[w:The Sun Also Rises\|The Sun Also Rises]]'' when Jake Barnes says "Yeah, isn't it pretty to think so?" about the idea that he and Brett Ashley could have been in love.		* When Thrace says to Lee Adama (while he is looking at the drawing of the Temple of Aurora) "We'll get there, and walk those halls together," Adama says "Yeah, pretty to think so." This could be a reference to the last line of Ernest Hemingway's ''[[w:The Sun Also Rises\|The Sun Also Rises]]'' when Jake Barnes says "Yeah, isn't it pretty to think so?" about the idea that he and Brett Ashley could have been in love.
	*There are some flaws in Biers's hostage plan: It is not explained how she believes the Final Four would be able to make it onto her basestar without being detained first by the Colonials. One of them could always be taken as a hostage by the Colonials as a counter-move. Though, presumably they would try to find a covert way to leave the ship, much like [[Tory Foster]]. It also isn't explained why Biers would believe the final five are aware of their true nature. Granted, Tory would tell her as much as soon as they are alone on the Raptor, but Biers wouldn't have known it while calculating her plan. The fact that three of the final five led resistance movements against the Cylons should indicate to her they didn't know. Did she assume they knew after they made meaningful eye contact with her when she got off the Raptor? Or did her vision inform her when they would discover their identities?		*There are some flaws in Biers's hostage plan: It is not explained how she believes the Final Four would be able to make it onto her basestar without being detained first by the Colonials. One of them could always be taken as a hostage by the Colonials as a counter-move. Though, presumably they would try to find a covert way to leave the ship, much like [[Tory Foster]]. It also isn't explained why Biers would believe the final five are aware of their true nature. Granted, Tory would tell her as much as soon as they are alone on the Raptor, but Biers wouldn't have known it while calculating her plan. The fact that three of the final five led resistance movements against the Cylons should indicate to her they didn't know. Did she assume they knew after they made meaningful eye contact with her when she got off the Raptor? Or did her vision inform her when they would discover their identities?

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	*The filming location was on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&ie=UTF8&ll=49.013815,-123.039697&t=h&z=16 Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen], south of Vancouver.<ref>http://13thcolony.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/bsg-set-damaged-in-windstorm/</ref> <ref>http://bloginhood.blogspot.com/2008/01/look-what-else-washed-up-on-beach-more.html</ref>		*The filming location was on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&ie=UTF8&ll=49.013815,-123.039697&t=h&z=16 Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen], south of Vancouver.<ref>http://13thcolony.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/bsg-set-damaged-in-windstorm/</ref> <ref>http://bloginhood.blogspot.com/2008/01/look-what-else-washed-up-on-beach-more.html</ref>
	* [http://www.io.com/~o_m/omworld/images/blog/06-08/BSG4x10/BSG-Earth-rawPano-4x10.jpg The landing area] actually appears to be the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]], thus bookending the episode. When the episode begins, [[Lee Adama]] is looking up an [[:Image:AuroraBook.jpg\|illustration of the temple]] in the book of Pythia (although the camera lingers on a depiction of the [[City of the Gods]]). As the episode closes on Earth, the landing party appears to be at the ruins of a domed structure by a body of water, as shown by the illustration. A [http://www.auctionnetwork.com/UpcomingItem.asp?EventId=29546&ShowId=321&SortBy=CustomStartTime form core model] of this structure, up for auction in the Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Official Auction, acknowledges it to be the Temple of Aurora.		* [http://www.io.com/~o_m/omworld/images/blog/06-08/BSG4x10/BSG-Earth-rawPano-4x10.jpg The landing area] actually appears to be the Temple of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn\|Aurora]], thus bookending the episode. When the episode begins, [[Lee Adama]] is looking up an [[:Image:AuroraBook.jpg\|illustration of the temple]] in the book of Pythia (although the camera lingers on a depiction of the [[City of the Gods]]). As the episode closes on Earth, the landing party appears to be at the ruins of a domed structure by a body of water, as shown by the illustration. A [http://www.auctionnetwork.com/UpcomingItem.asp?EventId=29546&ShowId=321&SortBy=CustomStartTime form core model] of this structure, up for auction in the Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Official Auction, acknowledges it to be the Temple of Aurora.
	* Throughout this episode, Earth when seen from orbit is largely obscured by cloud masses and shadows. Unlike the view of the North American continent presented at the end of "Crossroads, Part II", none of the landmasses in view can be easily identified. ([http://melancholygeek.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/downthere.png])		* Throughout this episode, Earth when seen from orbit is largely obscured by cloud masses and shadows. Unlike the view of the North American continent presented at the end of "Crossroads, Part II," none of the landmasses in view can be easily identified. ([http://melancholygeek.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/downthere.png])
	* Gaeta comments that the constellations seen from orbit match those seen in the Tomb of Athena on Kobol, implying that this is the planet they were destined to find, only to arrive too late.		* Gaeta comments that the constellations seen from orbit match those seen in the Tomb of Athena on Kobol, implying that this is the planet they were destined to find, only to arrive too late.

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	=== Act 1 ===		=== Act 1 ===
	*In the [[Situation Room]], ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ and Thrace officially present their rescue plan. Tigh expresses skepticism at the expected high losses of boarding the basestar, saying there have to be other options. Thrace sarcastically comments that the four could just give themselves up.		*In the [[Situation Room]], {{callsign\|Athena}} and Thrace officially present their rescue plan. Tigh expresses skepticism at the expected high losses of boarding the basestar, saying there have to be other options. Thrace sarcastically comments that the four could just give themselves up.
	*On the basestar, Foster is led to the control room. Biers announces that one of the Final Five has arrived. [[Number Two\|Leoben]] expresses doubt, but Biers attests that she saw her in her vision. Foster smiles as the Cylons gather around her in amazement.		*On the basestar, Foster is led to the control room. Biers announces that one of the Final Five has arrived. [[Number Two\|Leoben]] expresses doubt, but Biers attests that she saw her in her vision. Foster smiles as the Cylons gather around her in amazement.
	*In another room, Roslin bandages [[Gaius Baltar]], who thanks her for not killing him, but Roslin confesses that she told Adama to destroy the basestar should the Cylons get the four. Foster walks in with a [[Number Six\|Six]], greeting them and bringing Roslin her medication. Roslin thanks her, and asks how she was able to do so, and Foster says that she came with Biers to be with her people. Baltar attests that he subconsciously knew, that she was one of the Final Five. When asked if she had any idea, Roslin says no, and Foster tells her it might be worth pondering other things she has been wrong about, then starts to walk out. Roslin tells her to stop, and asks her to convince Biers to release the hostages. Foster coldly replies that she's done taking orders from her.		*In another room, Roslin bandages [[Gaius Baltar]], who thanks her for not killing him, but Roslin confesses that she told Adama to destroy the basestar should the Cylons get the four. Foster walks in with a [[Number Six\|Six]], greeting them and bringing Roslin her medication. Roslin thanks her, and asks how she was able to do so, and Foster says that she came with Biers to be with her people. Baltar attests that he subconsciously knew, that she was one of the Final Five. When asked if she had any idea, Roslin says no, and Foster tells her it might be worth pondering other things she has been wrong about, then starts to walk out. Roslin tells her to stop, and asks her to convince Biers to release the hostages. Foster coldly replies that she's done taking orders from her.
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	*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.		*A detachment of Vipers, [[Raptors]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, [[Cylon freighter (RDM)\|Cylon freighters]], as well as several civilian ships fly towards the surface.
	*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.		*On Earth, a grim Adama lifts up a handful of soil. Someone next to him reads the dirt with a [[w:Geiger counter\|Geiger counter]]. The soil is irradiated. Laura Roslin stands next to Adama, disappointed. Biers is stunned.
	*Many others, including [[Karl Agathon\|Karl]] and ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~, Gaius Baltar, Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, the Final Four, and the Cylons are on the surface as well, walking and standing around on a riverbank near the ruins of a city, which was apparently destroyed. The mood is dismal, with everyone probably wondering what happened to Earth and what they will do next.		*Many others, including [[Karl Agathon\|Karl]] and {{callsign\|Athena}}, Gaius Baltar, Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, the Final Four, and the Cylons are on the surface as well, walking and standing around on a riverbank near the ruins of a city, which was apparently destroyed. The mood is dismal, with everyone probably wondering what happened to Earth and what they will do next.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	* Roslin's plan to hold Biers and her knowledge to herself is shown to have already failed at the start of this episode. Biers has already made it clear she will not co-operate and is walking freely around the basestar. The plan was never likely to succeed given that the Colonials on the rebel basestar are totally outnumbered and cut off from the Fleet. In fact, Roslin and Adama's decision to double-cross the Cylons {{TRS\|Guess What's Coming to Dinner?}} may well have precipitated the entire hostage crisis, as the rebels decided to return to their original plan only after learning that the Colonials have no intention of turning over the Final Five.		* Roslin's plan to hold Biers and her knowledge to herself is shown to have already failed at the start of this episode. Biers has already made it clear she will not co-operate and is walking freely around the basestar. The plan was never likely to succeed given that the Colonials on the rebel basestar are totally outnumbered and cut off from the Fleet. In fact, Roslin and Adama's decision to double-cross the Cylons {{TRS\|Guess What's Coming to Dinner?}} may well have precipitated the entire hostage crisis, as the rebels decided to return to their original plan only after learning that the Colonials have no intention of turning over the Final Five.
	* [[Tory Foster]] actively advises Biers in her test of wills with Lee Adama, pressing for more aggressive tactics. She appears to be embracing her Cylon nature, including the antagonism towards mankind. In doing so, she parallels the origins of the Cylon War, rebelling against those she had earlier served. She has also severed her ties with Roslin, something that started with Roslin turning her back on her in "[[Guess What's Coming To Dinner]]." However, given Roslin was the first to hurt her, she may be trying to hurt Roslin in kind by refusing to help.		* [[Tory Foster]] actively advises Biers in her test of wills with Lee Adama, pressing for more aggressive tactics. She appears to be embracing her Cylon nature, including the antagonism towards mankind. In doing so, she parallels the origins of the Cylon War, rebelling against those she had earlier served. She has also severed her ties with Roslin, something that started with Roslin turning her back on her in "[[Guess What's Coming To Dinner]]." However, given Roslin was the first to hurt her, she may be trying to hurt Roslin in kind by refusing to help.
	* ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ appears to have been released from the [[brig]] despite her shooting of [[Natalie]], although there is no explicit on screen explanation given for this. Her involvement in planning the rescue mission could be part of her parole, or it is possible Roslin confirmed to Admiral Adama that they have been experiencing and sharing powerful visions that have affected their behavior. Curiously, this is not the first time that the Agathons have escaped severe punishment for potentially mutinous actions. It is also in Admiral Adama's character to be forgiving of the actions of the officers and crew, most notably Kara Thrace, if there is compelling reason.		* {{callsign\|Athena}} appears to have been released from the [[brig]] despite her shooting of [[Natalie]], although there is no explicit on screen explanation given for this. Her involvement in planning the rescue mission could be part of her parole, or it is possible Roslin confirmed to Admiral Adama that they have been experiencing and sharing powerful visions that have affected their behavior. Curiously, this is not the first time that the Agathons have escaped severe punishment for potentially mutinous actions. It is also in Admiral Adama's character to be forgiving of the actions of the officers and crew, most notably Kara Thrace, if there is compelling reason.
	* Admiral Adama has apparently reassigned [[Galen Tyrol]] to the hangar deck. In previous episodes Tyrol often worked in other areas of the ship. This may be another example of Adama's forbearance toward his crew. However, he has not as yet restored Tyrol's old rank. Instead, [[Peter Laird]] is shown as the chief of the deck, having likely occupied that position since Tyrol's demotion.		* Admiral Adama has apparently reassigned [[Galen Tyrol]] to the hangar deck. In previous episodes Tyrol often worked in other areas of the ship. This may be another example of Adama's forbearance toward his crew. However, he has not as yet restored Tyrol's old rank. Instead, [[Peter Laird]] is shown as the chief of the deck, having likely occupied that position since Tyrol's demotion.
	**This is Laird's first chronological appearance since "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]". He appeared in "[[Razor]]" in flashback scenes, and was mentioned as an active deckhand in "[[Sine Qua Non]]".		**This is Laird's first chronological appearance since "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]". He appeared in "[[Razor]]" in flashback scenes, and was mentioned as an active deckhand in "[[Sine Qua Non]]".