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	* Gloria comes over and doles out food to Dillon, who initially refuses. However, Dillon concedes to the obviously smitten Gloria, who says she's cooked the food herself. Louise notes that they're lucky to eat meat twice a week.		* Gloria comes over and doles out food to Dillon, who initially refuses. However, Dillon concedes to the obviously smitten Gloria, who says she's cooked the food herself. Louise notes that they're lucky to eat meat twice a week.
	[[~~Image~~:Hector1.jpg\|thumb\|Hector Alonso]]		[[File:Hector1.jpg\|thumb\|Hector Alonso]]
	* Hector tells Troy that Steadman has dammed up the water supply. Dillon asks if he complained to the association, but he notes that the dam is on Steadman's property and Steadman has a lot of say on the association. Dillon notes that the inequity of the situation. Hector dejectedly replies that if he came to talk about fair, he came to the wrong place.		* Hector tells Troy that Steadman has dammed up the water supply. Dillon asks if he complained to the association, but he notes that the dam is on Steadman's property and Steadman has a lot of say on the association. Dillon notes that the inequity of the situation. Hector dejectedly replies that if he came to talk about fair, he came to the wrong place.

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	=== Act 2 ===		=== Act 2 ===
	[[~~Image~~:Steadman.jpg\|thumb\|John Steadman in "Space Croppers"]]		[[File:Steadman.jpg\|thumb\|John Steadman in "Space Croppers"]]
	* Later, Troy and Dillon go with Hector and Chris to buy seed. Hector tells them he would understand if they would pull out upon seeing the problems he faces. Hector finds it odd that his new partners tell him not to worry, particularly when faced with the water situation, including their purchasing of seed he thinks will not grow in such weather. He also points out that beans, being legumes, require cobalt and molybdenum in order to grow. His soil does not have these elements in great enough supply to support beans, but the Warriors again tell him not to worry assuring him that they have a special treatment process. He concedes that all they can do is give it a try.		* Later, Troy and Dillon go with Hector and Chris to buy seed. Hector tells them he would understand if they would pull out upon seeing the problems he faces. Hector finds it odd that his new partners tell him not to worry, particularly when faced with the water situation, including their purchasing of seed he thinks will not grow in such weather. He also points out that beans, being legumes, require cobalt and molybdenum in order to grow. His soil does not have these elements in great enough supply to support beans, but the Warriors again tell him not to worry assuring him that they have a special treatment process. He concedes that all they can do is give it a try.

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	=== Act 3 ===		=== Act 3 ===

	[[~~Image~~:Experts.jpg\|thumb\|Agricultural experts from the Fleet are outfitted with local garb]]		[[File:Experts.jpg\|thumb\|Agricultural experts from the Fleet are outfitted with local garb]]

	* The anti-gravity ship makes its descent towards the valley. Zee tells Adama that carbon dioxide emissions are proceeding as scheduled. The next pass over the clouds will make it rain.		* The anti-gravity ship makes its descent towards the valley. Zee tells Adama that carbon dioxide emissions are proceeding as scheduled. The next pass over the clouds will make it rain.

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	:''After a [[Cylons (1980)\|Cylon]] attack that destroys two of the [[Galactican Fleet]]'s [[Agro Ship\|Agro ships]], [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are sent to [[Earth (1980)\|Earth]] to set up an agricultural colony. In Southern California, they befriend a [[Hector Alonzo\|local Hispanic farmer]] who is struggling to keep his farm in the face of drought and the influence of his neighbor, a [[Steadman\|powerful rancher]] who controls the access to water for irrigation.''		:''After a [[Cylons (1980)\|Cylon]] attack that destroys two of the [[Galactican Fleet]]'s [[Agro Ship\|Agro ships]], [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are sent to [[Earth (1980)\|Earth]] to set up an agricultural colony. In Southern California, they befriend a [[Hector Alonzo\|local Hispanic farmer]] who is struggling to keep his farm in the face of drought and the influence of his neighbor, a [[Steadman\|powerful rancher]] who controls the access to water for irrigation.''

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	* [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]] informs Adama that Troy and Dillon are ready to launch, as are the decoy squadron. Adama is extremely happy that they are about to establish their first colony on Earth.		* [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]] informs Adama that Troy and Dillon are ready to launch, as are the decoy squadron. Adama is extremely happy that they are about to establish their first colony on Earth.

	* They are interrupted by an [[~~Maintenance Captain\|unidentified captain~~]] who complains that [[D Squadron]], nicknamed the [[Daggit\|Daggits]]. Boomer points out that there aren't many people who would volunteer to bring the fight to the Cylons, which Adama supports, saying that their mission requires a certain "devil-may-care attitude". However, the captain reports that they have been modifying their Vipers by removing the [[limiter]]s from the [[turbocharger]]s, which concerns Adama.		* They are interrupted by an Captain [[Trent]] who complains that [[D Squadron]], nicknamed the [[Daggit\|Daggits]]. Boomer points out that there aren't many people who would volunteer to bring the fight to the Cylons, which Adama supports, saying that their mission requires a certain "devil-may-care attitude". However, the captain reports that they have been modifying their Vipers by removing the [[limiter]]s from the [[turbocharger]]s, which concerns Adama.

	* Troy, Dillon, and D Squadron launches. Troy and Dillon head to Earth while D Squadron engages the Cylons. Having successfully entered the Solar System undetected, Dillon tells Troy of his optimism of setting up a Galactican colony on Earth.		* Troy, Dillon, and D Squadron launches. Troy and Dillon head to Earth while D Squadron engages the Cylons. Having successfully entered the Solar System undetected, Dillon tells Troy of his optimism of setting up a Galactican colony on Earth.

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	* [[Ana Alicia]] as [[Gloria Alonzo]]		* [[Ana Alicia]] as [[Gloria Alonzo]]
	* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622824/ Anna Navarro] as [[Louise Alonzo]]		* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622824/ Anna Navarro] as [[Louise Alonzo]]
	* [~~https://www.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+~~William+Cort Bill Cort] as [[Trent]]		* [[William Cort\|Bill Cort]] as [[Trent]]
	* [https://www.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bill+McKinney Bill McKinney] as [[Barrett]]		* [https://www.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bill+McKinney Bill McKinney] as [[Barrett]]
	* [[Herbert Jefferson Jr.]] as Colonel [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]		* [[Herbert Jefferson Jr.]] as Colonel [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]
	* [[Booth Colman]] as [[Tom Rogers\|Rogers]]		* [[Booth Colman]] as [[Tom Rogers\|Rogers]]
	* [[Joaquin Garay III]] as [[Chris Alonzo]]		* [[Joaquin Garay III]] as [[Chris Alonzo]]
	* [~~https://www.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Andy+Jarrell~~ Andy Jarrell] as [[Maze]]		* [[Andy Jarrell]] as [[Maze]]
	* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]		* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]
	* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")		* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")
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	* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]		* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]
	* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)		* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)
	* [[William Cort]] as [[Maintenance Captain]] (uncredited)

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]		* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]
	* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)		* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)
	* ~~Uncredited~~ as [[Maintenance Captain]]		* [[William Cort]] as [[Maintenance Captain]] (uncredited)

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]		* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]
	* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")		* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")
			** Uncredited in his appearance as an unnamed [[D Squadron]] Viper pilot.
	* [[John Dantona]] as [[Foley]]		* [[John Dantona]] as [[Foley]]
	* [[Gordon Haight]] as [[Deacon (1980)\|Deacon]]		* [[Gordon Haight]] as [[Deacon (1980)\|Deacon]]

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	* Hector thanks the Warriors and Hamilton for everything they've done. Troy replies that it is they who should thank him. Hector assures them that Troy's people will be taken care of like they were members of his own family.		* Hector thanks the Warriors and Hamilton for everything they've done. Troy replies that it is they who should thank him. Hector assures them that Troy's people will be taken care of like they were members of his own family.

	* Troy and Dillon ride off in their [[turbine]]s, talking about how beautiful the place was -- and Gloria. They fly off into the sky.		* Troy and Dillon ride off in their [[turbine]]s, talking about how beautiful the place was—and Gloria. They fly off into the sky.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	* On a [[Cylons (1980)\|Cylon]] [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]], positioned not far away from [[Earth (1980)\|Earth]], the [[Imperious Leader]] is addressing a [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]].		* On a [[Cylons (1980)\|Cylon]] [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]], positioned not far away from [[Earth (1980)\|Earth]], the [[Imperious Leader]] is addressing a [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]].

	* He declares a new strategy in the war on the humans, ordering the targeting of ~~''Galactica''n~~ Fleet's [[Agro Ship\|agricultural ships]]. The Imperious Leader (stock footage is used, with [[Dennis Haysbert]]'s voice overdubbed for the Imperious Leader) hopes that the Colonials will have no choice but to flee to Earth for food and, as such, will lead the Cylon fleet there as well.		* He declares a new strategy in the war on the humans, ordering the targeting of Galactican Fleet's [[Agro Ship\|agricultural ships]]. The Imperious Leader (stock footage is used, with [[Dennis Haysbert]]'s voice overdubbed for the Imperious Leader) hopes that the Colonials will have no choice but to flee to Earth for food and, as such, will lead the Cylon fleet there as well.

	* Dozens of Cylon raiders are immediately launched to attack ~~''Galactica''n~~ Fleet, which they are able to detect their electro-magnetic transmissions. They begin carrying out their order for agricultural ship destruction.		* Dozens of Cylon raiders are immediately launched to attack Galactican Fleet, which they are able to detect their electro-magnetic transmissions. They begin carrying out their order for agricultural ship destruction.

	* On ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'', Commander [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]] calls a red alert. [[Viper (1980)\|Viper]]s are launched.		* On ''[[Galactica (1980)\|Galactica]]'', Commander [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]] calls a red alert. [[Viper (1980)\|Viper]]s are launched.
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	* The next morning, Steadman goes to the Grower's Association, blaming the problems of the valley on Hector Alonzo. [[Tom Rogers]] asks how Hector can cause a threat. He then dissolves into frantic revelations of jumping aliens and flying saucers at Alonzo's place, giving a call to arms for the townsfolk to get the sheriff and law enforcement involved.		* The next morning, Steadman goes to the Grower's Association, blaming the problems of the valley on Hector Alonzo. [[Tom Rogers]] asks how Hector can cause a threat. He then dissolves into frantic revelations of jumping aliens and flying saucers at Alonzo's place, giving a call to arms for the townsfolk to get the sheriff and law enforcement involved.

	* Hector and his wife react to the bountiful crop they now have. Also present are agricultural experts from ~~''Galactica''n~~ Fleet, who masquerade as agricultural students studying advanced, experimental farming techniques. Troy assures Hector that they'll work on their share of the farm and will be of no burden.		* Hector and his wife react to the bountiful crop they now have. Also present are agricultural experts from Galactican Fleet, who masquerade as agricultural students studying advanced, experimental farming techniques. Troy assures Hector that they'll work on their share of the farm and will be of no burden.

	* Steadman and his cronies arrive. Steadman makes his accusations. The police subsequently arrive, lead by the Sheriff and Mr. Rogers. They follow up on Steadman's claim of Alonzo's harboring of illegal aliens.		* Steadman and his cronies arrive. Steadman makes his accusations. The police subsequently arrive, lead by the Sheriff and Mr. Rogers. They follow up on Steadman's claim of Alonzo's harboring of illegal aliens.
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	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

	* ''The Imperious Leader orders an attack on ~~''Galactica''n~~ Fleet's agricultural ships:''		* ''The Imperious Leader orders an attack on Galactican Fleet's agricultural ships:''
	: '''[[Imperious Leader]]:''' I'm growing impatient waiting for ~~''Galactica''n~~ fleet to lead us to the last outpost of humanity. Launch a full-scale attack on their agricultural ships. We must destroy their food supply, thereby forcing them to lead us to Earth.		: '''[[Imperious Leader]]:''' I'm growing impatient waiting for Galactican fleet to lead us to the last outpost of humanity. Launch a full-scale attack on their agricultural ships. We must destroy their food supply, thereby forcing them to lead us to Earth.
	: '''Centurion:''' [[By your command]].		: '''Centurion:''' [[By your command]].

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	* Upon visiting Steadman's property, Troy notes that it is very green. Hector notes that it's "about the same color as his money," noting that his wealth is the reason he has clout with the association. He further adds, much to Troy and Dillon's confusion, Steadman's negative attitude of Hispanics, who he views as peasants.		* Upon visiting Steadman's property, Troy notes that it is very green. Hector notes that it's "about the same color as his money," noting that his wealth is the reason he has clout with the association. He further adds, much to Troy and Dillon's confusion, Steadman's negative attitude of Hispanics, who he views as peasants.

	* On cue, Steadman arrives with two of his lackeys, ~~one of them~~ [[Maze]]. Steadman greets Hector and then notes that his people have orders to eliminate any "critters that don't belong here, and that includes coyotes, dogs and trespassers". Hector replies that he thought Steadman would like to meet his new neighbors; Steadman assumes that he's sold the property without giving him first bid, but Hector informs him that Troy and Dillon are his new partners.		* On cue, Steadman arrives with two of his lackeys, [[Maze]] and [[Barrett]]. Steadman greets Hector and then notes that his people have orders to eliminate any "critters that don't belong here, and that includes coyotes, dogs and trespassers." Hector replies that he thought Steadman would like to meet his new neighbors; Steadman assumes that he's sold the property without giving him first bid, but Hector informs him that Troy and Dillon are his new partners.

	* Troy points out the dam. Steadman laughs and tells him that what he does on his property is his business, but he haughitly "corrects" himself and notes that it is controlled by the association. He says that since the drought, there are strict allotments made for the water. Troy notes that they're interested in the association, the local farmers, and the quota system. Steadman replies that he too works under the quota, adding that "the man with the biggest spread and the biggest overhead is gonna get the largest quota". He assures them that it works out "proportionally" for everyone concerned.		* Troy points out the dam. Steadman laughs and tells him that what he does on his property is his business, but he haughitly "corrects" himself and notes that it is controlled by the association. He says that since the drought, there are strict allotments made for the water. Troy notes that they're interested in the association, the local farmers, and the quota system. Steadman replies that he too works under the quota, adding that "the man with the biggest spread and the biggest overhead is gonna get the largest quota". He assures them that it works out "proportionally" for everyone concerned.
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	* Later, Troy and Dillon go with Hector and Chris to buy seed. Hector tells them he would understand if they would pull out upon seeing the problems he faces. Hector finds it odd that his new partners tell him not to worry, particularly when faced with the water situation, including their purchasing of seed he thinks will not grow in such weather. He also points out that beans, being legumes, require cobalt and molybdenum in order to grow. His soil does not have these elements in great enough supply to support beans, but the Warriors again tell him not to worry assuring him that they have a special treatment process. He concedes that all they can do is give it a try.		* Later, Troy and Dillon go with Hector and Chris to buy seed. Hector tells them he would understand if they would pull out upon seeing the problems he faces. Hector finds it odd that his new partners tell him not to worry, particularly when faced with the water situation, including their purchasing of seed he thinks will not grow in such weather. He also points out that beans, being legumes, require cobalt and molybdenum in order to grow. His soil does not have these elements in great enough supply to support beans, but the Warriors again tell him not to worry assuring him that they have a special treatment process. He concedes that all they can do is give it a try.

	* Maze and Barrett believe that Hector's got them conned and decides to "deal with that situation". They enter their Ford pickup truck.		* [[Maze]] and [[Barrett]] believe that Hector's got them conned and decides to "deal with that situation". They enter their Ford pickup truck.

	* As they pass Hector's truck on the two-lane road, Maze throws a cigar into the back of the truck. It begins to burn at the burlap. Maze then begins heckling Hector.		* As they pass Hector's truck on the two-lane road, Maze throws a cigar into the back of the truck. It begins to burn at the burlap. Maze then begins heckling Hector.
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	* Dillon and Troy accept the offer, Dillon notes that he seems friendly enough when spoken to. Troy gives the buck to Dillon, noting his affinity for such situations.		* Dillon and Troy accept the offer, Dillon notes that he seems friendly enough when spoken to. Troy gives the buck to Dillon, noting his affinity for such situations.

	* Steadman mockingly comments to ~~Barret~~ and Maze about not wanting to see Hector go under, which Maze playfully replies that Steadman's offer is a charitable one.		* Steadman mockingly comments to Barrett and Maze about not wanting to see Hector go under, which Maze playfully replies that Steadman's offer is a charitable one.

	* After holding the animal by the reins, Dillon notes that the animal seems upset. Troy replies that "I would be too if I had Earthlings climbing all over my back".		* After holding the animal by the reins, Dillon notes that the animal seems upset. Troy replies that "I would be too if I had Earthlings climbing all over my back".
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	* The final series episode, "[[The Return of Starbuck]]" was being filmed around the same time as this episode.		* The final series episode, "[[The Return of Starbuck]]" was being filmed around the same time as this episode.
	* "Space Croppers" is the final episode of the series to include the central cast outside of Adama and Doctor Zee.		* "Space Croppers" is the final episode of the series to include the central cast outside of Adama and Doctor Zee.
	* The voice of the Imperious Leader is furnished by actor [[Dennis Haysbert]] from ''[[w:24 (series)\|24]]'' fame; [[Patrick Macnee]] typically did the voice work for the Imperious Leader, and may have not been available (or offered, due to budget constraints) to reprise the role. It should be noted that Haysbert was also working on Larson's ''[[buckwiki:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century\|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' series, ~~which was~~ being filmed around this time.		* The voice of the Imperious Leader is furnished by actor [[Dennis Haysbert]] from ''[[w:24 (series)\|24]]'' fame; [[Patrick Macnee]] typically did the voice work for the Imperious Leader, and may have not been available (or offered, due to budget constraints) to reprise the role. It should be noted that Haysbert was also working on Larson's ''[[buckwiki:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century\|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]'' series, also being filmed around this time.
	* Whether the voice change was intentional or a byproduct of casting, it does leave the impression that there is a new Imperious Leader in place at the time of the 1980 series.		* Whether the voice change was intentional or a byproduct of casting, it does leave the impression that there is a new Imperious Leader in place at the time of the 1980 series.
	* ~~There is an~~ early draft of Space Croppers ~~called~~ [[Harvest Home]]. In some guides, this episode is sometimes erroneously called that name.		* An early draft of "Space Croppers" was entitled "[[Harvest Home]]." In some guides, this episode is sometimes erroneously called that name.
	* This episode was sent out on satellite only twenty minutes before air time, which shows just how rushed the series was.		* This episode was sent out on satellite only twenty minutes before air time, which shows just how rushed the series was.
	* Troy claims the horses weren't much different from what was on Caprica. However, Troy lived in a major city on Caprica before the Cylon holocaust ([[Serena]]'s son, then called [[Boxey]]). It is unclear how much Troy could recall about Caprican horses after fleeing the planet at a young age and living aboard the Fleet nearly his entire life.		* Troy claims the horses weren't much different from what was on Caprica. However, Troy lived in a major city on Caprica before the Cylon holocaust ([[Serena]]'s son, then called [[Boxey]]). It is unclear how much Troy could recall about Caprican horses after fleeing the planet at a young age and living aboard the Fleet nearly his entire life.
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	=== Cinematic Notes ===		=== Cinematic Notes ===

	* ~~Much of the episode~~ was filmed at ~~the~~ [http://www.billcotter.com/disney/golden.htm Disney ~~movie ranch~~] in rural Los Angeles county, a favorite location for ''Galactica 1980''.		* The exteriors was filmed at [http://www.billcotter.com/disney/golden.htm Disney's Golden Oak Ranch] in rural Los Angeles county, a favorite location for ''Galactica 1980''.
	* [[Ana Alicia]] (Gloria) also played {{TOS\|Aurora}} in the ''{{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica}}'' episode "[[Take the Celestra]]," which was, ~~much~~ like "Space Croppers," the second to last episode of that series ~~as well.~~		* [[Ana Alicia]] ([[Gloria Alonzo\|Gloria]]) also played {{TOS\|Aurora}} in the ''{{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica}}'' episode "[[Take the Celestra]]," which was, like "Space Croppers," the second to last episode of that series.
	* The Viper pilots wear a new style of helmets.
	* The Daggit Squadron is introduced in this episode.		* The Daggit Squadron is introduced in this episode.
	* The ~~voices~~ of the ~~Cylons sound slightly different~~, and ~~not for~~ the ~~better~~.		* The Viper pilots wear a new style of helmets. These were built from motorcycle helmets for better protection of the actors when riding the turbocycles during the series; they would only be used for this episode, and come in two distinct colors: the ochre-beige to mirror the Original Series helmets, and bronze as worn by the [[D Squadron]] pilots.
	* ~~Unbelievably,~~ the ~~Alonzo family accepts~~ the ~~existence of aliens from another world without any question~~.		* The voices of the Cylons differ for both the Imperious Leader and the Centurion.
	* Adama and Dr. Zee's extended conversation about rain, precipitation, etc., is yet another example of the educational dialogue required by the network.		* Adama and Dr. Zee's extended conversation about rain, precipitation, etc., is yet another example of the educational dialogue required by the network.
	* The license plate on Steadman's car is 956 QHK.		* The license plate on Steadman's car is 956 QHK.
	* The [[laser pistol (1980)\|laser pistol]]s used by [[Dillon]] and [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] to prepare the ground for planting are not Colonial pistols, but ~~Cylon~~.		* The [[laser pistol (1980)\|laser pistol]]s used by [[Dillon]] and [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] to prepare the ground for planting are not Colonial pistols, but those of the [[Eastern Alliance]]. It should be noted that the Eastern Alliance pistols are re-uses of the [[Buckwiki:Earth Defense Directorate\|Earth Defense Directorate]] from ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]''.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==
	* "Space Croppers" continues the storyline of ''Galactica'''s arrival at Earth, suggesting that the Cylons are now very close to finding out the location of the planet, and establishing the first colony from the Fleet on the Earth.		* "Space Croppers" continues the storyline of ''Galactica'''s arrival at Earth, suggesting that the Cylons are now very close to finding out the location of the planet, and establishing the first colony from the Fleet on the Earth.
	* In fact, the opening battle apparently takes place near [[w:Saturn\|Saturn]] in our solar system since the planet is seen in the background, courtesy of reused Agro Ship footage from the 1972 film [[~~w:Silent Running (film)\|~~Silent Running]].		* In fact, the opening battle apparently takes place near [[w:Saturn\|Saturn]] in our solar system since the planet is seen in the background, courtesy of reused [[Agro Ship]] footage from the 1972 film ''[[Silent Running]]''.
	* If the series had continued, a conflict at Earth between the Colonials and the Cylons would have seemed to be a logical next step for the storyline.		* If the series had continued, a conflict at Earth between the Colonials and the Cylons would have seemed to be a logical next step for the storyline.
			* Unbelievably, the Alonzo family accepts the existence of aliens from another world without any question.

	== Flubs and Continuity Errors ==		== Flubs and Continuity Errors ==

	* Adama states that two ~~agroships~~ have been destroyed in the Cylon attack, yet after the events of [[The Magnificent Warriors]] there was only one ~~agroship~~ left.		* Adama states that two agro ships have been destroyed in the Cylon attack, yet after the events of "[[The Magnificent Warriors]]" there was only one agro ship left.<ref>It should be noted that re-use of the footage from both ''[[Silent Running]]'' and "[[The Magnificent Warriors]]" play a large part in cost saving measures for this episode.</ref> This may imply that two additional ships were later built or acquired somehow during the 30 year journey.
	*The Gemini freighter is seen during the Cylon attack. It was destroyed in [[The Super Scouts]] Part 1.		*The Gemini freighter is seen during the Cylon attack. It was destroyed in [[The Super Scouts]] Part 1.
	*A Cylon tanker is also seen in the fleet during the attack.		*A Cylon tanker is also seen in the fleet during the attack.
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	* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]		* [[Phil Levien]] as [[Dante]]
	* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")		* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as [[Imperious Leader]] (voice, credited as "The Creature")
	* [[John ~~Daytona~~]] as [[Foley]]		* [[John Dantona]] as [[Foley]]
	* [[Gordon Haight]] as [[Deacon (1980)\|Deacon]]		* [[Gordon Haight]] as [[Deacon (1980)\|Deacon]]
	* [[Stefan Haves]] as [[Channon]]		* [[Stefan Haves]] as [[Channon]]
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	* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]		* [[Michelle Larson]] as [[Super Scout]]
	* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)		* [[Kenneth Tobey]] as Sheriff (uncredited)
			* Uncredited as [[Maintenance Captain]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Gloria Alonzo]], Hector's teenage daughter, gives a plate to her mother, [[Louise Alonzo]]. Gloria asks why her father is depressed and expresses her optimism that someone will answer his ad. Louise replies that Hector feels foolish for running the ad, believing that everyone in town will see it and believe he's giving up. Gloria replies that he's hanging on; Louise blames herself for talking him into the ad. Gloria consoles her mother, telling her that Hector cannot hold his emotions bottled up. They hug after she asks if Hector realizes that they know what's happening to him, even [[Chris Alonzo]].		* [[Gloria Alonzo]], Hector's teenage daughter, gives a plate to her mother, [[Louise Alonzo]]. Gloria asks why her father is depressed and expresses her optimism that someone will answer his ad. Louise replies that Hector feels foolish for running the ad, believing that everyone in town will see it and believe he's giving up. Gloria replies that he's hanging on; Louise blames herself for talking him into the ad. Gloria consoles her mother, telling her that Hector cannot hold his emotions bottled up. They hug after she asks if Hector realizes that they know what's happening to him, even [[Chris Alonzo]].

	* Louise approaches her husband and asks if he'd like to go outside. He silently puts his arm around her and proceeds to go on the porch with his wife. On the porch, he reveals that it'll kill him to sell his land, particularly to [[John Steadman]]. Hector stops her from saying "don't worry", telling her to save it for the children. However, she tells them that they already know.		* Louise approaches her husband and asks if he'd like to go outside. He silently puts his arm around her and proceeds to go on the porch with his wife. On the porch, he reveals that it'll kill him to sell his land, particularly to [[John Steadman]]. Hector stops her from saying "don't worry," telling her to save it for the children. However, she tells them that they already know.

	* Chris is next to his bed praying to God for help for his parents, realizing that his parents work hard for him and his sister and that they may have to sell because they can't afford it. He pleads with God to send people to help his dad.		* Chris is next to his bed praying to God for help for his parents, realizing that his parents work hard for him and his sister and that they may have to sell because they can't afford it. He pleads with God to send people to help his dad.
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	* Troy asks to look at the dam. Louise pipes up, saying that Steadman treats trespassers harshly. Dillon replies that he doesn't think Steadman would mind meeting his neighbors.		* Troy asks to look at the dam. Louise pipes up, saying that Steadman treats trespassers harshly. Dillon replies that he doesn't think Steadman would mind meeting his neighbors.

	* Upon visiting Steadman's property, Troy notes that it is very green. Hector notes that it's "about the same color as his money", noting that his wealth is the reason he has clout with the association. He further adds, much to Troy and Dillon's confusion, Steadman's negative attitude of Hispanics, who he views as peasants.		* Upon visiting Steadman's property, Troy notes that it is very green. Hector notes that it's "about the same color as his money," noting that his wealth is the reason he has clout with the association. He further adds, much to Troy and Dillon's confusion, Steadman's negative attitude of Hispanics, who he views as peasants.

	* On cue, Steadman arrives with two of his lackeys, one of them [[Maze]]. Steadman greets Hector and then notes that his people have orders to eliminate any "critters that don't belong here, and that includes coyotes, dogs and trespassers". Hector replies that he thought Steadman would like to meet his new neighbors; Steadman assumes that he's sold the property without giving him first bid, but Hector informs him that Troy and Dillon are his new partners.		* On cue, Steadman arrives with two of his lackeys, one of them [[Maze]]. Steadman greets Hector and then notes that his people have orders to eliminate any "critters that don't belong here, and that includes coyotes, dogs and trespassers". Hector replies that he thought Steadman would like to meet his new neighbors; Steadman assumes that he's sold the property without giving him first bid, but Hector informs him that Troy and Dillon are his new partners.
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	* Troy points out the dam. Steadman laughs and tells him that what he does on his property is his business, but he haughitly "corrects" himself and notes that it is controlled by the association. He says that since the drought, there are strict allotments made for the water. Troy notes that they're interested in the association, the local farmers, and the quota system. Steadman replies that he too works under the quota, adding that "the man with the biggest spread and the biggest overhead is gonna get the largest quota". He assures them that it works out "proportionally" for everyone concerned.		* Troy points out the dam. Steadman laughs and tells him that what he does on his property is his business, but he haughitly "corrects" himself and notes that it is controlled by the association. He says that since the drought, there are strict allotments made for the water. Troy notes that they're interested in the association, the local farmers, and the quota system. Steadman replies that he too works under the quota, adding that "the man with the biggest spread and the biggest overhead is gonna get the largest quota". He assures them that it works out "proportionally" for everyone concerned.

	* Troy attempts to argue that "farmers are brothers of a kind", but Steadman deflects this point and notes that they're standing on private property and would appreciate it if they leave.		* Troy attempts to argue that "farmers are brothers of a kind," but Steadman deflects this point and notes that they're standing on private property and would appreciate it if they leave.

	* As they leave, one of the Steadman's men notes that Hector's kind is "always trying to get somethin', because of what they are, instead of working for it". Steadman assures the boys that they'll take care of it in "our own good time".		* As they leave, one of the Steadman's men notes that Hector's kind is "always trying to get somethin', because of what they are, instead of working for it". Steadman assures the boys that they'll take care of it in "our own good time".
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	* Troy smells something burning. Chris notes that the truck is on fire and they pull over and stop. They take out the sacks of seed, but it's too late for them. Hector ruefully notes that he's lost crops before, but never so quickly.		* Troy smells something burning. Chris notes that the truck is on fire and they pull over and stop. They take out the sacks of seed, but it's too late for them. Hector ruefully notes that he's lost crops before, but never so quickly.

	* Dillon finds the cigar in the truck bed. Hector believes that the cigar belonged to "Old Maze", as he is a cigar aficionado.		* Dillon finds the cigar in the truck bed. Hector believes that the cigar belonged to "Old Maze," as he is a cigar aficionado.

	* Hector explains to the Warriors that the reason why Steadman's men destroyed their supplies was because of their association with a Latino. Chris mentions that he doesn't understand their hatred. Hector explains it has to do with prejudice and racism. Dillon tells them he's getting angry; Troy replies that he was getting angry five [[centon]]s ago.		* Hector explains to the Warriors that the reason why Steadman's men destroyed their supplies was because of their association with a Latino. Chris mentions that he doesn't understand their hatred. Hector explains it has to do with prejudice and racism. Dillon tells them he's getting angry; Troy replies that he was getting angry five [[centon]]s ago.