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==Summary==
==Summary==


:''The stranded Colonials struggle to survive under the brutal [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] rule of [[New Caprica]], but when ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' returns to save humanity, the fledgling [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] resumes its search for [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. The Cylons, after losing control on [[New Caprica]], depart on their own mysterious quest for [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]].''
:''The stranded Colonials struggle to survive under the brutal [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] rule of [[New Caprica]], but when ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' returns to save humanity, the fledgling [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] resumes its search for [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. The Cylons, after losing control on [[New Caprica]], depart on their own mysterious quest for [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]].''


== Story ==
== Story ==
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The oppression rouses a [[New Caprica Resistance|resistance]], led by [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]], who task themselves with the objective of disrupting the Cylon occupation force. [[Laura Roslin]], though supportive of the resistance, focuses on concealing [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] from the Cylons.
The oppression rouses a [[New Caprica Resistance|resistance]], led by [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]], who task themselves with the objective of disrupting the Cylon occupation force. [[Laura Roslin]], though supportive of the resistance, focuses on concealing [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] from the Cylons.


During this time, [[Kara Thrace]] has been held in captivity by [[Leoben Conoy]], who subjects her to psychological and manipulative torture. He presents to her a [[Kacey Brynn|child]], claiming it to be her own; the result of the [[The Farm|removal]] of one of her ovaries inseminated with his sperm (or his Cylon analogy of sperm). Kara eventually etablishes a motherly connection with the girl, and apparently accepts the child, Kacey, as her daughter.   
During this time, [[Kara Thrace]] has been held in captivity by [[Leoben Conoy]], who subjects her to psychological and manipulative torture. He presents to her a [[Kacey|child]], claiming it to be her own; the result of the [[The Farm|removal]] of one of her ovaries inseminated with his sperm (or his Cylon analogy of sperm). Kara eventually etablishes a motherly connection with the girl, and apparently accepts the child, Kacey, as her daughter.   


Meanwhile, ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'', at a safe distance from New Caprica, are preparing to enact plans to rescue the colonists. Admiral Adama, frustrated with the situation, attempts to spur himself and his crew to action. He orders his son, Lee Adama, commander of ''Pegasus'', to stay behind with the rest of the civilian fleet; now a mere 2000 people. ''Galactica'' will attempt the rescue and in case of failure, ''Pegasus'' will continue the search for Earth with the remnants of the Fleet.
Meanwhile, ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'', at a safe distance from New Caprica, are preparing to enact plans to rescue the colonists. Admiral Adama, frustrated with the situation, attempts to spur himself and his crew to action. He orders his son, Lee Adama, commander of ''Pegasus'', to stay behind with the rest of the civilian fleet; now a mere 2000 people. ''Galactica'' will attempt the rescue and in case of failure, ''Pegasus'' will continue the search for Earth with the remnants of the Fleet.
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====Exodus====
====Exodus====


''Galactica'' successfully contacts the resistance and coordinates an escape plan. The resistance shepherds the colonists to the grounded civilian ships, while simultaneously setting off wide-spread explosions all over the city to distract the Cylons. With the ground battle engulfing the whole city, ''Galactica'' jumps into the atmosphere below Cylon DRADIS range and while falling "like a rock," launches Vipers to protect the evacuating colonists before jumping back into orbit. Laura Roslin retakes ''Colonial One'', and the evacuee ships jump to safety. But ''Galactica'', outnumbered four to one, is near destruction. Fortunately ''Pegasus'' joins the battle against orders and attacks the Cylon fleet, allowing ''Galactica'' to escape. In the process, Lee Adama sacrifices ''Pegasus'', destroying two more [[basestar (RDM)|basestars]] in a deliberate collision after he and the crew escape in Raptors.
''Galactica'' successfully contacts the resistance and coordinates an escape plan. The resistance shepherds the colonists to the grounded civilian ships, while simultaneously setting off wide-spread explosions all over the city to distract the Cylons. With the ground battle engulfing the whole city, ''Galactica'' jumps into the atmosphere below Cylon DRADIS range and while falling "like a rock", launches Vipers to protect the evacuating colonists before jumping back into orbit. Laura Roslin retakes ''Colonial One'', and the evacuee ships jump to safety. But ''Galactica'', outnumbered four to one, is near destruction. Fortunately ''Pegasus'' joins the battle against orders and attacks the Cylon fleet, allowing ''Galactica'' to escape. In the process, Lee Adama sacrifices ''Pegasus'', destroying two more [[basestar (RDM)|basestars]] in a deliberate collision after he and the crew escape in Raptors.


On New Caprica, Baltar, [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Number Three]], find baby [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] crying in the arms of her dead mother. Taking the baby and Baltar with them, the Cylon fleet leaves New Caprica.
On New Caprica, Baltar, [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Number Three]], find baby [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] crying in the arms of her dead mother. Taking the baby and Baltar with them, the Cylon fleet leaves New Caprica.


The reunification of the Fleet is a bittersweet one; many colonists have had their lives left in tatters. For instance, Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]], forced to kill his wife, is in the deepest of inner turmoil, and {{callsign|Starbuck}} is forced to come to terms with the tragic realization that [[Kacey Brynn]] is not her daughter after all, after her real mother is revealed following the escape {{TRS|Exodus, Part II}}.
The reunification of the Fleet is a bittersweet one; many colonists have had their lives left in tatters. For instance, Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]], forced to kill his wife, is in the deepest of inner turmoil, and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] is forced to come to terms with the tragic realization that [[Kacey]] is not her daughter after all, after her real mother is revealed following the escape ([[Exodus, Part II]]).


====Trials and Tribulations====
====Trials and Tribulations====


The aftermath of the Exodus is marred by the sufferings and betrayals that occured on New Caprica. [[Tom Zarek]], who legitamately succeeds Gaius Baltar as [[President]], commissions [[the Circle]], a secret tribunal of ex-resistance members, to try and convict collaborators. Amongst the members of this group are [[Saul Tigh]], [[Galen Tyrol]] and later [[Kara Thrace]]. Over a dozen death penalties, carried out via venting through the launch tubes into space, lead [[Laura Roslin]] to notice the steady flow of disappearences, which include [[Jammer]]. Tom Zarek explains the situation to her, and she is less than impressed. They make a succession deal which leads to her resumption of the presidency, and as a thank you to Zarek she recruits him as Vice President. Upon her inaurguration as President she controversially declares that all collaborators are pardoned and dissolves the Circle, signalling a new start for the Fleet and its citizens {{TRS|Collaborators}}.
The aftermath of the Exodus is marred by the sufferings and betrayals that occured on New Caprica. [[Tom Zarek]], who legitamately succeeds Gaius Baltar as [[President]], commissions [[the Circle]], a secret tribunal of ex-resistance members, to try and convict collaborators. Amongst the members of this group are [[Saul Tigh]], [[Galen Tyrol]] and later [[Kara Thrace]]. Over a dozen death penalties, carried out via venting through the launch tubes into space, lead [[Laura Roslin]] to notice the steady flow of disappearences, which include [[Jammer]]. Tom Zarek explains the situation to her, and she is less than impressed. They make a succession deal which leads to her resumption of the presidency, and as a thank you to Zarek she recruits him as Vice President. Upon her inaurguration as President she controversially declares that all collaborators are pardoned and dissolves the Circle, signalling a new start for the Fleet and its citizens ([[Collaborators]]).


====The search for Earth in jeopardy====
====The search for Earth in jeopardy====


The Fleet gleans a new [[Lion's Head Nebula|direction to Earth]] from Baltar's scientific notes, but the Cylons gain this information directly from Baltar himself. The Cylons find themselves victim to a [[A Measure of Salvation|plague]], and the Colonials attempt and fail to capitalize on weaponizing the disease. After a harrowing [[The Passage|passage]] to find foodstuffs, the Fleet and the Cylons meet, by a strange coincidence, over a planet once used as a waystation for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]]. There, a [[Temple of Five|mysterious temple]] attracted both Cylon and Colonial alike, albeit for differing reasons by a [[Number Three]] and Gaius Baltar. Before the Temple is destroyed as its home star begins to nova, Baltar is recaptured by the Colonials, [[Hera Agathon]] is rescued, and the humans appear to have the upper hand in the path to Earth. A strange revelation finds [[Kara Thrace]] questioning the words of a [[Leoben Conoy|Leoben Cylon]] about her "special destiny."
The Fleet gleans a new [[Lion's Head Nebula|direction to Earth]] from Baltar's scientific notes, but the Cylons gain this information directly from Baltar himself. The Cylons find themselves victim to a [[A Measure of Salvation|plague]], and the Colonials attempt and fail to capitalize on weaponizing the disease. After a harrowing [[The Passage|passage]] to find foodstuffs, the Fleet and the Cylons meet, by a strange coincidence, over a planet once used as a waystation for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]]. There, a [[Temple of Five|mysterious temple]] attracted both Cylon and Colonial alike, albeit for differing reasons by a [[Number Three]] and Gaius Baltar. Before the Temple is destroyed as its home star begins to nova, Baltar is recaptured by the Cylons, [[Hera Agathon]] is rescued, and the Colonials appear to have the upper hand in the path to Earth. A strange revelation finds [[Kara Thrace]] questioning the words of a [[Leoben Conoy|Leoben Cylon]] about her "special destiny."


On the way to the next expected waypoint, the [[Ionian nebula]], the Fleet [[Dirty Hands|manages a fuel crisis]] and takes time out to refuel. An [[Virtual Leoben|unknown compulsion]] results in the [[Maelstrom|death of Kara Thrace]] during a patrol, leaving many of her friends grief-stricken for weeks.
On the way to the next expected waypoint, the [[Ionian nebula]], the Fleet [[Dirty Hands|manages a fuel crisis]] and takes time out to refuel. An [[Virtual Leoben|unknown compulsion]] results in the [[Maelstrom|death of Kara Thrace]] during a patrol, leaving many of her friends grief-stricken for weeks.
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==Major Plotlines==
==Major Plotlines==


*The relationship between {{callsign|Helo}} and [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] continues. Helo is Galactica's XO at the beginning of Season 3 ("[[Occupation]]," "[[Precipice]]").
*The relationship between [[Helo]] and [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] continues. Helo is Galactica's XO at the beginning of Season 3 ("[[Occupation]]", "[[Precipice]]").
*Dualla is indeed married to Lee Adama after the "one year later" leap forward in time {{TRS|Occupation}}.
*Dualla is indeed married to Lee Adama after the "one year later" leap forward in time ([[Occupation]]).
*The humans on New Caprica are freed from the Cylons, but the price is high. ''Pegasus'' is destroyed, [[Saul Tigh]] loses an eye and forced to kill his wife, Hera falls into the hand of the Cylons. Baltar joins the Cylons. Roughly 2000 people [[survivor count|die]] ("[[Occupation]]" trough "[[Exodus, Part II]]").
*The humans on New Caprica are freed from the Cylons, but the price is high. ''Pegasus'' is destroyed, [[Saul Tigh]] loses an eye and forced to kill his wife, Hera falls into the hand of the Cylons. Baltar joins the Cylons. Roughly 2000 people [[survivor count|die]] ("[[Occupation]]" trough "[[Exodus, Part II]]").


*The presidential succession:
*The presidential succession:
**Zarek was indeed Baltar's Vice-President, but the relationship soured rather quickly with Zarek refusing to cooperate completely after the occupation {{TRS|Exodus, Part I}}.
**Zarek was indeed Baltar's Vice-President, but the relationship soured rather quickly with Zarek refusing to cooperate completely after the occupation ([[Exodus, Part I]]).
**He initially becomes President, but realizes he would not be allowed, due to his past, to remain in office. He creates a [[Circle|secret tribunal]], albeit legal according to military law, to try and sentence collaborators, in order to rid the Fleet of the worst of the collaborators, while still keeping President Roslin's term free of any scandal.
**He initially becomes President, but realizes he would not be allowed, due to his past, to remain in office. He creates a [[Circle|secret tribunal]], albeit legal according to military law, to try and sentence collaborators, in order to rid the Fleet of the worst of the collaborators, while still keeping President Roslin's term free of any scandal.
**Roslin returns to the presidency, but makes Zarek her Vice President {{TRS|Collaborators}}.
**Roslin returns to the presidency, but makes Zarek her Vice President ([[Collaborators]]).


* There is a large storyline told exclusively from the Cylons' (and Baltar's) point of view ("[[Collaborators]]" through "[[Rapture]]").
* There is a large storyline told exclusively from the Cylons' (and Baltar's) point of view ("[[Collaborators]]" through "[[Rapture]]").
*Not all of the Cylons may believe that Baltar is the Hand of God, "Guardian of the New Order," etc., and he himself begins to question whether he is a Cylon ("[[Torn]]," "[[The Passage]]").
*Not all of the Cylons may believe that Baltar is the Hand of God, "Guardian of the New Order", etc., and he himself begins to question whether he is a Cylon ("[[Torn]]", "[[The Passage]]").


*A two-part story  has ''Galactica'' discover a dying Cylon baseship, and deals with a plague that has befallen the Cylons. The Colonials contemplate using the plague to exterminate the Cylons. ("[[Torn]]" and "[[A Measure of Salvation]]").
*A two-part story  has ''Galactica'' discover a dying Cylon baseship, and deals with a plague that has befallen the Cylons. The Colonials contemplate using the plague to exterminate the Cylons. ("[[Torn]]" and "[[A Measure of Salvation]]").
*"[[Unfinished Business]]" reveals some of the events that transpired during the year-long time gap in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]". One of the flashbacks shows what happened between Apollo and Starbuck that caused a rift between them, and involves a boxing match between them.
*"[[Unfinished Business]]" reveals some of the events that transpired during the year-long time gap in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]". One of the flashbacks shows what happened between Apollo and Starbuck that caused a rift between them, and involves a boxing match between them.
*The Fleet comes close to starvation and [[Louanne Katraine]] dies when leading a civilian ship to a [[algae planet|food source]] {{TRS|The Passage}}.
*The Fleet comes close to starvation and [[Louanne Katraine]] dies when leading a civilian ship to a [[algae planet|food source]] ([[The Passage]]).
*The mid-season cliffhanger story, spanning episodes , centers on "discovering the next [[The Temple of Five|big clue]] on the road to Earth ("[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" and "[[Rapture]]").
*The mid-season cliffhanger story, spanning episodes , centers on "discovering the next [[The Temple of Five|big clue]] on the road to Earth ("[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" and "[[Rapture]]").
*[[Number Three]] is permanently resigned by the Cylons themselves. Her entire line is [[boxed]]. Even the thought of execution is so repulsive to the Cylons that reaching this point is an extraordinary event for them.
*[[Number Three]] is permanently resigned by the Cylons themselves. Her entire line is [[boxed]]. Even the thought of execution is so repulsive to the Cylons that reaching this point is an extraordinary event for them.
*Hera is retrieved by Sharon Agathon. Caprica-Six is captured by the humans.
*Hera is retrieved by Sharon Agathon. Caprica-Six is captured by the humans.
*[[Kara Thrace]] apparently dies in "[[Maelstrom]]".
*[[Kara Thrace]] apparently dies in "[[Maelstrom]]".
*Baltar is captured by the Colonials {{TRS|The Eye of Jupiter}}, tortured for information about the Cylons {{TRS|Taking a Break From All Your Worries}} and put on trial for his actions on New Caprica {{TRS|Crossroads, Part I}}. Lee Adama's testimony in defense of Baltar turns the trial in favor of Baltar who is found not guilty.
*Baltar is captured by the Colonials ([[The Eye of Jupiter]]), tortured for information about the Cylons ([[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]) and put on trial for his actions on New Caprica ([[Crossroads, Part I]]). Lee Adama's testimony in defense of Baltar turns the trial in favor of Baltar who is found not guilty.
*President Roslin's cancer returns.
*President Roslin's cancer returns.
*[[Samuel Anders]], [[Tory Foster]], [[Saul Tigh]], and [[Galen Tyrol]] discover that they are Cylons, though are unaware as to why (or even that they are members of the [[Final Five]]).   
*[[Samuel Anders]], [[Tory Foster]], [[Saul Tigh]], and [[Galen Tyrol]] discover that they are Cylons, though are unaware as to why (or even that they are members of the [[Final Five]]).   
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* [[Mary McDonnell]] as [[Laura Roslin]]
* [[Mary McDonnell]] as [[Laura Roslin]]
* [[Katee Sackhoff]] as [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]
* [[Katee Sackhoff]] as [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]
* [[Jamie Bamber]] as {{callsign|Apollo}}
* [[Jamie Bamber]] as [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]]
* [[James Callis]] as [[Gaius Baltar|Gaius Baltar]]
* [[James Callis]] as [[Gaius Baltar|Gaius Baltar]]
* [[Tricia Helfer]] as [[Number Six]]
* [[Tricia Helfer]] as [[Number Six]]
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====Directors====
====Directors====
*[[Michael Rymer]] - 7 episodes
*[[Michael Rymer]] - 7 episodes
*[[Sergio Mimica-Gezzan]] - 3 episodes
*[[Sergio Mimica Gezzan]] - 3 episodes
*[[Félix Enríquez Alcalá]] - 2 episodes
*[[Felix Enriquez Alcala]] - 2 episodes
*[[Michael Nankin]] - 2 episodes
*[[Michael Nankin]] - 2 episodes
*[[Jean de Segonzac]] - 1 episode
*[[Jean De Segonzac]] - 1 episode
*[[Bill Eagles]] - 1 episode
*[[Bill Eagles]]- 1 episode
*[[Robert Young]] - 1 episode
*[[Robert Young]]- 1 episode
*[[Edward James Olmos]] - 1 episode
*[[Edward James Olmos]]- 1 episode
*[[Rod Hardy]] - 1 episode
*[[Rod Hardy]]- 1 episode
*[[Wayne Rose]] - 1 episode
*[[Wayne Rose]]- 1 episode


====Writers====
====Writers====
*[[Bradley Thompson]] - 4 episodes
*[[Bradley Thompson]] - 4 episodes
*[[David Weddle]] - 4 episodes
*[[Bradley Weddle]] - 4 episodes
*[[Mark Verheiden]] - 4 episodes
*[[Mark Verheiden]] - 4 episodes
*[[Michael Angeli]] - 3 episodes
*[[Michael Angeli]] - 3 episodes
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*[[Anne Cofell Saunders]] - 1 episode / Story Editor
*[[Anne Cofell Saunders]] - 1 episode / Story Editor
*[[Seamus Kevin Fahey]] - Writing Assistant
*[[Seamus Kevin Fahey]] - Writing Assistant
 
==Episodes==
==Episodes==
: ''To view the list of episodes, go to the [[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Episode Guide - Season 3 Guide|Battlestar Galactica Episode Guide]] page.''
: ''To view the list of episodes, go to the [[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Episode Guide - Season 3 Guide|Battlestar Galactica Episode Guide]] page.''
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* ''[[Michael Rymer]] responds to the change in the tone for the later half of season three:''
* ''[[Michael Rymer]] responds to the change in the tone for the later half of season three:''


: I tracked that response and I found it very educational. We had always talked about ways to do more "bottle shows" - stories that were self-contained, that resolved themselves with a beginning, middle and an end. What I didn't understand until I heard the feedback was that our show doesn't work like that. Its a piece of epic poetry that meanders along like "[[w:Illiad|The Illiad]]" or perhaps more relevant, "[[w:Odyssey|The Odyssey]]". It can have "cycles" of story that build and resolve themselves, but the "bottle show" is not organic to what we do well. I think "[[Collaborators]]" is about as self-contained as we can go. I like that show a lot. I'm very happy with "[[Hero]]" and "[[The Woman King]]," but I can see why a fan of the big story would be frustrated and pissed off.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/michael_rymer_01.htm|title=Michael Rymer interview at The Scifi World|date=5 May 2007|accessdate=29 May 2007|last=Nuytens|first=Gilles|format=|language=}}</ref>
: I tracked that response and I found it very educational. We had always talked about ways to do more "bottle shows" - stories that were self-contained, that resolved themselves with a beginning, middle and an end. What I didn't understand until I heard the feedback was that our show doesn't work like that. Its a piece of epic poetry that meanders along like "[[w:Illiad|The Illiad]]" or perhaps more relevant, "[[w:Odyssey|The Odyssey]]". It can have "cycles" of story that build and resolve themselves, but the "bottle show" is not organic to what we do well. I think "[[Collaborators]]" is about as self-contained as we can go. I like that show a lot. I'm very happy with "[[Hero]]" and "[[The Woman King]]", but I can see why a fan of the big story would be frustrated and pissed off.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/michael_rymer_01.htm|title=Michael Rymer interview at The Scifi World|date=5 May 2007|accessdate=29 May 2007|last=Nuytens|first=Gilles|format=|language=}}</ref>


* ''[[Ronald D. Moore]] discusses feedback regarding the stand-alone episodes:''
* ''[[Ronald D. Moore]] discusses feedback regarding the stand-alone episodes:''
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: '' "What happened to Adama in the season finale to change him so much? Why would a man who spent decades of his adult life standing watch for the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] return suddenly give in and allow the military to stand down? How could he convince himself that the Cylons weren't coming back after 1 year when the last time they waited 40 years? He knew settlement was wrong so why didn't he offer any resistance? "''
: '' "What happened to Adama in the season finale to change him so much? Why would a man who spent decades of his adult life standing watch for the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] return suddenly give in and allow the military to stand down? How could he convince himself that the Cylons weren't coming back after 1 year when the last time they waited 40 years? He knew settlement was wrong so why didn't he offer any resistance? "''


: I think people have a remarkable ability to convince themselves of just about anything. Adama, like everyone else in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the fleet]], had been constantly on the run, constantly under stress, and constantly in danger of losing his life for months on end, with virtually no break from the metal walls surrounding him day in and day out. When, finally, the people decided to end the long sojourn and settle on [[New Caprica]], he had little choice but to comply with the results of a democratic election which hinged on that very question. And as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, people began to relax, to believe that maybe they had really turned a corner, had really found a place to lay down their burdens and start a new life. Adama was just as vulnerable to that attractive idea as anyone else, and as the men and women under him began to clamor for a new life, as the political leadership of New Caprica began to demand more and more military resources to support the civilian population, there came the point where Adama began to believe in the mirage too. He's not perfect. He never was. He couldn't bring himself to leave his ship, but as age and fatigue began to set in, he started to let down his guard just a little&mdash;not all at once and never completely, but just enough.
: I think people have a remarkable ability to convince themselves of just about anything. Adama, like everyone else in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the fleet]], had been constantly on the run, constantly under stress, and constantly in danger of losing his life for months on end, with virtually no break from the metal walls surrounding him day in and day out. When, finally, the people decided to end the long sojourn and settle on [[New Caprica]], he had little choice but to comply with the results of a democratic election which hinged on that very question. And as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, people began to relax, to believe that maybe they had really turned a corner, had really found a place to lay down their burdens and start a new life. Adama was just as vulnerable to that attractive idea as anyone else, and as the men and women under him began to clamor for a new life, as the political leadership of New Caprica began to demand more and more military resources to support the civilian population, there came the point where Adama began to believe in the mirage too. He's not perfect. He never was. He couldn't bring himself to leave his ship, but as age and fatigue began to set in, he started to let down his guard just a little -- not all at once and never completely, but just enough.


: There were also practical considerations. He was entirely alone out here. No Admiralty to call for reinforcements or intelligence, no Justice Ministry to prosecute soldiers who simply never came back from the surface of [[New Caprica]], and no friendly ear in the office of the president to get needed resources for the military ships maintaining their lonely vigil up in orbit. He was alone and he was tired. It's almost as simple as that.
: There were also practical considerations. He was entirely alone out here. No Admiralty to call for reinforcements or intelligence, no Justice Ministry to prosecute soldiers who simply never came back from the surface of [[New Caprica]], and no friendly ear in the office of the president to get needed resources for the military ships maintaining their lonely vigil up in orbit. He was alone and he was tired. It's almost as simple as that.


: I remember one of my most vivid memories from the immediate post 9/11 period was opening up the newspaper and reading about a physical confrontation in the streets between members of the New York police department and the New York fire department. It was heartbreaking, it was infuriating and it was illuminating. People are people. Enormous events happen, history pivots around us and we tell ourselves that everything has changed, that we're irrevocably different from this day forward&mdash;until the next time everything changes. Adama made a mistake. They all did. And as he is wont to say, they will all have to live with it.
: I remember one of my most vivid memories from the immediate post 9/11 period was opening up the newspaper and reading about a physical confrontation in the streets between members of the New York police department and the New York fire department. It was heartbreaking, it was infuriating and it was illuminating. People are people. Enormous events happen, history pivots around us and we tell ourselves that everything has changed, that we're irrevocably different from this day forward -- until the next time everything changes. Adama made a mistake. They all did. And as he is wont to say, they will all have to live with it.


== References ==
== References ==
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