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| episode= 17 | | episode= 17 | ||
| guests= [[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek | | guests= [[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]] | ||
| writer= [[Jeff Vlaming]] | | writer= [[Jeff Vlaming]] | ||
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== Overview == | |||
:''When two [[Raptor]]s go missing after a training mission, new ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' commander [[Barry Garner]] challenges Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]]'s orders by sending his battlestar directly into the rescue zone — and a trap.'' | :''When two [[Raptor]]s go missing after a training mission, new ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' commander [[Barry Garner]] challenges Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]]'s orders by sending his battlestar directly into the rescue zone — and a trap.'' | ||
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*Two [[Raptor]]s leave ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' for a training mission, which is near a [[w:Binary star system|binary star]] that causes [[Dradis|DRADIS]] and communications interference. Shortly after, contact with the Raptors is lost. | *Two [[Raptor]]s leave ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' for a training mission, which is near a [[w:Binary star system|binary star]] that causes [[Dradis|DRADIS]] and communications interference. Shortly after, contact with the Raptors is lost. | ||
*[[Lee Adama]] and [[Anastasia Dualla]] are in bed together, having begun a sexual relationship. He has been promoted to major, an achievement he does not regard as particularly significant. | *[[Lee Adama]] and [[Anastasia Dualla]] are in bed together, having begun a sexual relationship. He has been promoted to major, an achievement he does not regard as particularly significant. | ||
*On '' | *On ''[[Galactica]]'', Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]] and the deck crew are in the process of unloading containers, when Tyrol finds a pregnant teenager inside who asks for Dr. [[Cottle]]. | ||
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===Act 4=== | ===Act 4=== | ||
*In light of the situation, the Marine allows Major Adama to return to CIC. | *In light of the situation, the Marine allows Major Adama to return to CIC. | ||
*''Pegasus'''s FTL drives are disabled. Garner attempts to determine the drive failure's cause from CIC, but the engineering crew are confused from the attack. Apparently recognizing where his strengths lie, Commander Garner heads down to Engineering to assess the damage himself, and transfers command of ''Pegasus'' to Major Adama who is briefly in shock over his new responsibility. Adama then orders ''Pegasus'' to | *''Pegasus'''s FTL drives are disabled. Garner attempts to determine the drive failure's cause from CIC, but the engineering crew are confused from the attack. Apparently recognizing where his strengths lie, Commander Garner heads down to Engineering to assess the damage himself, and transfers command of ''Pegasus'' to Major Adama who is briefly in shock over his new responsibility. Adama then orders ''Pegasus'' to a more defensive orientation and to target one of the basestars with its forward batteries, severely damaging the basestar and buying them more time. | ||
*In the engineering room, Garner insists on being the one to risk his own life in the oxygen-deprived room where FTL drive repairs need to be made. | *In the engineering room, Garner insists on being the one to risk his own life in the oxygen-deprived room where FTL drive repairs need to be made. | ||
*As he orders the battlestar into combat, Major Adama keeps a close eye on the time, using a watch Garner has left on the CIC command table. The Vipers in the air are out of ammunition to fight back the Cylon Raiders attacking them. Meanwhile, Garner runs out of air as he struggles to repair the FTL drives alone. | *As he orders the battlestar into combat, Major Adama keeps a close eye on the time, using a watch Garner has left on the CIC command table. The Vipers in the air are out of ammunition to fight back the Cylon Raiders attacking them. Meanwhile, Garner runs out of air as he struggles to repair the FTL drives alone. | ||
*Garner dies attempting to repair the FTL system, and as the wrench he is using slips from his hands in his death, it makes the last turn of the screw needed to finalize repairs, allowing ''Pegasus'' to escape. Garner, however, dies in the process due to vacuum exposure. | *Garner dies attempting to repair the FTL system, and as the wrench he is using slips from his hands in his death, it makes the last turn of the screw needed to finalize repairs, allowing ''Pegasus'' to escape. Garner, however, dies in the process due to vacuum exposure. | ||
*In Admiral Adama's quarters, the admiral and Lee Adama review the reports from the incident on ''Pegasus''. Major Adama gives Garner a positive report, emphasizing that he gave his life to save the ship. The admiral notes that Thrace's report "wasn't so kind, | *In Admiral Adama's quarters, the admiral and Lee Adama review the reports from the incident on ''Pegasus''. Major Adama gives Garner a positive report, emphasizing that he gave his life to save the ship. The admiral notes that Thrace's report "wasn't so kind", and asks his son for a personal opinion of why Garner failed as commander. He replies that Garner "was used to working with machines. Command is about people." Apparently satisfied with this answer, Admiral Adama tells his son to "remember that," then makes him the commander of ''Pegasus'', handing him a pair of commander's rank pins. | ||
*President Roslin meets with delagate Porter, who still insists that Kibby be prosecuted for having her abortion. Roslin points out that Kibby's abortion occurred before she signed the executive order criminalizing it. Porter then insists that the girl be returned to her parents, but Roslin has approved her petition for asylum and tells Porter to be satisfied with the "pound of flesh" that she already has, then dismisses her. Porter leaves in a huff. | *President Roslin meets with delagate Porter, who still insists that Kibby be prosecuted for having her abortion. Roslin points out that Kibby's abortion occurred before she signed the executive order criminalizing it. Porter then insists that the girl be returned to her parents, but Roslin has approved her petition for asylum and tells Porter to be satisfied with the "pound of flesh" that she already has, then dismisses her. Porter leaves in a huff. | ||
*Back on ''Pegasus'', Thrace is congratulating the now Commander Adama on his promotion, and making sure that they are okay after their fight earlier. Adama reveals that he was upset with her because she can buck authority and get away with it, while the one time he did it, it nearly cost him everything. | *Back on ''Pegasus'', Thrace is congratulating the now Commander Adama on his promotion, and making sure that they are okay after their fight earlier. Adama reveals that he was upset with her because she can buck authority and get away with it, while the one time he did it, it nearly cost him everything. | ||
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*The recap at the beginning of this episode includes two scenes that did not actually appear in any previous episode, but were constructed by redubbing existing footage. | *The recap at the beginning of this episode includes two scenes that did not actually appear in any previous episode, but were constructed by redubbing existing footage. | ||
**The scene where Colonel Tigh and Admiral Adama discuss Garner's promotion is constructed from the scene in "Black Market" when Adama and Tigh are telling Apollo to go to ''Pegasus'' on the hangar deck. The scene has been cleverly redubbed, so that Adama is saying entirely new lines when the camera is pointed at ''Tigh'' (not at Adama's face), and then Tigh says new lines when the camera is pointed at ''Adama''. | **The scene where Colonel Tigh and Admiral Adama discuss Garner's promotion is constructed from the scene in "Black Market" when Adama and Tigh are telling Apollo to go to ''Pegasus'' on the hangar deck. The scene has been cleverly redubbed, so that Adama is saying entirely new lines when the camera is pointed at ''Tigh'' (not at Adama's face), and then Tigh says new lines when the camera is pointed at ''Adama''. | ||
**The same technique is used when Baltar is talking to [[Gina Inviere]]: when the camera is pointed at Baltar, Inviere says "You must betray Roslin and run for President in the upcoming election, | **The same technique is used when Baltar is talking to [[Gina Inviere]]: when the camera is pointed at Baltar, Inviere says "You must betray Roslin and run for President in the upcoming election", but this never occurs in the aired version of "[[Epiphanies]]". | ||
*From the podcast, it seems that the "previously" scene (above) was actually meant for "[[Black Market]], | *From the podcast, it seems that the "previously" scene (above) was actually meant for "[[Black Market]]", but the original hangar deck scene had to be heavily edited due to the legal complications surrounding Commander Barry Garner's name. The character was originally named "Barry Trammel", but at the last minute it had to be changed for legal reasons when the production team found that there was a real person with that name. | ||
*Captain [[Cole Taylor|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]] is still on ''Pegasus'', mentioned by Kara Thrace as being in the brig for insubordination. The actor, [[John Pyper-Ferguson]], was unavailable for the episode, and the character was ultimately dropped due | *Captain [[Cole Taylor|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]] is still on ''Pegasus'', mentioned by Kara Thrace as being in the brig for insubordination. The actor, [[John Pyper-Ferguson]], was unavailable for the episode, and the character was ultimately dropped to due difficulties in booking Ferguson. | ||
*The adjectival form of "Gemenon" is "Gemenese". | *The adjectival form of "Gemenon" is "Gemenese". | ||
*Under Gemenese law, minors are the "property" of their parents. | *Under Gemenese law, minors are the "property" of their parents. | ||
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*This is the fourth episode of the season in which [[Grace Park]] does not appear as [[Sharon Valerii]]. | *This is the fourth episode of the season in which [[Grace Park]] does not appear as [[Sharon Valerii]]. | ||
*Writer Jeff Vlaming references [[w:William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s "[[w:The Merchant of Venice|The Merchant of Venice]]" when he has [[Laura Roslin]] tell [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate [[Sarah Porter]], "you have your pound of flesh". | *Writer Jeff Vlaming references [[w:William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s "[[w:The Merchant of Venice|The Merchant of Venice]]" when he has [[Laura Roslin]] tell [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate [[Sarah Porter]], "you have your pound of flesh". | ||
*Sharon warned Admiral Adama in the previous episode, "[[Sacrifice]], | *Sharon warned Admiral Adama in the previous episode, "[[Sacrifice]]", that the Cylons might try to lay ambushes near some pulsar stars ahead of their position, due to DRADIS interference. | ||
*A promotional image for the episode is from a deleted scene, in which Rya tries to kill herself by overdosing on pills when she is told that she can't have an abortion, and she has to be resuscitated. See ''[[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)#The Captain's Hand|List of Deleted Scenes]]'' for the summary. | *A promotional image for the episode is from a deleted scene, in which Rya tries to kill herself by overdosing on pills when she is told that she can't have an abortion, and she has to be resuscitated. See ''[[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)#The Captain's Hand|List of Deleted Scenes]]'' for the summary. | ||
*This episode had the lowest [[List of Nielsen ratings (RDM)|Nielsen ratings]] figure that an episode of the Re-Imagined Series received up to that point, although the episode was well-received by critics and fans. This is possibly the backlash from what Ron Moore himself feels were the less desirable episodes "Black Market" and "Sacrifice" (Reference: [[Podcast:Sacrifice#Teaser]]). | *This episode had the lowest [[List of Nielsen ratings (RDM)|Nielsen ratings]] figure that an episode of the Re-Imagined Series received up to that point, although the episode was well-received by critics and fans. This is possibly the backlash from what Ron Moore himself feels were the less desirable episodes "Black Market" and "Sacrifice" (Reference: [[Podcast:Sacrifice#Teaser]]). | ||
*Several fans thought that in the final scene with Apollo and Starbuck embracing, Apollo whispers "forever" into Starbuck's ear (after his last line that "we're okay, | *Several fans thought that in the final scene with Apollo and Starbuck embracing, Apollo whispers "forever" into Starbuck's ear (after his last line that "we're okay", etc.). However on repeat viewing it's just Starbuck sighing three short times in a row, which vaguely sounds like three syllables. When actor Jamie Bamber was [http://mboard.scifi.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1833539&page=0&fpart=86&vc=1 asked] about this, he confirmed that he did ''not'' whisper "forever". | ||
*Visual effects gaffe: In the shot where the pressure gauge is showing zero the pressure hand is on the wrong side of the zero-stop pin, actually indicating a severe over-pressure instead of vacuum. | *Visual effects gaffe: In the shot where the pressure gauge is showing zero the pressure hand is on the wrong side of the zero-stop pin, actually indicating a severe over-pressure instead of vacuum. | ||
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*The distance between ''Pegasus'' and the lost Raptors is reported in [[SU]]s. | *The distance between ''Pegasus'' and the lost Raptors is reported in [[SU]]s. | ||
*When Baltar announces his candidacy for the Presidency, Number Six applauds with a slow clap. This action runs in parallel to how then-Commander William Adama led the entire crew in a long, drawn-out slow clap in respect of President Roslin when she was re-instated to her office in "[[Home, Part II]]". | *When Baltar announces his candidacy for the Presidency, Number Six applauds with a slow clap. This action runs in parallel to how then-Commander William Adama led the entire crew in a long, drawn-out slow clap in respect of President Roslin when she was re-instated to her office in "[[Home, Part II]]". | ||
*The survivor count is decremented by six from "[[Sacrifice]], | *The survivor count is decremented by six from "[[Sacrifice]]", but seven people died in that episode - terrorists [[Sesha Abinell]], [[Kern Vinson]], [[Nelson Page]] and [[George Chu]], two unnamed Marines, and civilian [[Billy Keikeya]]. At least one birth must have taken place to offset the population count between the two episodes. | ||
*Based on the ''[[Colonial One]]'' whiteboard seen toward the end of the episode, only five people died as a result of the ambush on ''Pegasus'': [[Richard Bayer|Richard "Buster" Bayer]], [[Lyla Ellway|Lyla "Shark" Ellway]], the unnamed crew of [[Raptor 314]], and Commander [[Barry Garner]]. | *Based on the ''[[Colonial One]]'' whiteboard seen toward the end of the episode, only five people died as a result of the ambush on ''Pegasus'': [[Richard Bayer|Richard "Buster" Bayer]], [[Lyla Ellway|Lyla "Shark" Ellway]], the unnamed crew of [[Raptor 314]], and Commander [[Barry Garner]]. | ||
**This casualty figure is conspicuously low, considering that ''Galactica'' lost 85 crewmen as the result of a hit by a single nuclear missile in the [[Miniseries]], while ''Pegasus'' is hit with no less than three in this episode. | **This casualty figure is conspicuously low, considering that ''Galactica'' lost 85 crewmen as the result of a hit by a single nuclear missile in the [[Miniseries]], while ''Pegasus'' is hit with no less than three in this episode. | ||
**On the other hand, it is consistent with the also surprisingly low number of casualties incurred in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]], and may indicate that the hull armor on ''Pegasus'' is significantly stronger than on ''Galactica'', which has many conspicuously bare structural ribs. | **On the other hand, it is consistent with the also surprisingly low number of casualties incurred in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]], and may indicate that the hull armor on ''Pegasus'' is significantly stronger than on ''Galactica'', which has many conspicuously bare structural ribs. | ||
**A large number of the casualties ''Galactica'' incurred were due to the firefighting crews failure to use breathing gear when Tigh ordered the flight pod vented. However, based on dialogue in this episode, it appears that the ''Pegasus'' firefighting teams did take this precaution. | **A large number of the casualties ''Galactica'' incurred were due to the firefighting crews failure to use breathing gear when Tigh ordered the flight pod vented. However, based on dialogue in this episode, it appears that the ''Pegasus'' firefighting teams did take this precaution. | ||
* It seems clear now that the Cylons are again shadowing the Fleet. They are doing so accurately enough to vector three basestars onto ''Pegasus''. However, as explained in "[[Scar]], | * It seems clear now that the Cylons are again shadowing the Fleet. They are doing so accurately enough to vector three basestars onto ''Pegasus''. However, as explained in "[[Scar]]", they are afraid to engage the Fleet directly because the Resurrection Ship was destroyed. In the past, one basestar was willing to simply wade into ''Galactica'' and its Vipers, but now they resort to both a sneak attack/trap, and ganging up on a battlestar using superior numbers. With regard to the Cylons' jump accuracy, keep in mind that it was the Cylons who set up the trap; therefore, it stands to reason that they knew exactly where to jump. In no way does this support a theory that the Cylons want the Fleet to survive, and further, [[Ron Moore]] has repeatedly stated that the Cylons are not doing that and truly want to destroy the Fleet (at least, before the Season 2 finale). | ||
*In the course of this episode, Lee Adama rises from the rank of Captain (CAG of ''Galactica'') to Major (No details are given on that posting except Adama was assigned to ''Pegasus''), to Commander and CO of ''Pegasus'' in the wake of Commander Garner's death saving his ship. | *In the course of this episode, Lee Adama rises from the rank of Captain (CAG of ''Galactica'') to Major (No details are given on that posting except Adama was assigned to ''Pegasus''), to Commander and CO of ''Pegasus'' in the wake of Commander Garner's death saving his ship. | ||
**Major Adama's duty was intended as a temporary stint as ''Pegasus'' acting XO, in order to support Garner and evaluate the performance of the ''Pegasus'' crew. In the opening scene, he tells Anastasia Dualla that he expects to return to ''Galactica'' "in a couple of weeks". | **Major Adama's duty was intended as a temporary stint as ''Pegasus'' acting XO, in order to support Garner and evaluate the performance of the ''Pegasus'' crew. In the opening scene, he tells Anastasia Dualla that he expects to return to ''Galactica'' "in a couple of weeks". | ||
**The aired episode leaves the nature of Apollo's assignment somewhat open. One could think that he is officially ''Pegasus'''s XO. However, Garner doesn't consider him part of the crew. Moreover, according to a [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)#The Captain's Hand|deleted scene]], his father sends him there over concerns about Garner and the performance of the crew, while being undecided on whether to make him the ship's XO or not. | **The aired episode leaves the nature of Apollo's assignment somewhat open. One could think that he is officially ''Pegasus'''s XO. However, Garner doesn't consider him part of the crew. Moreover, according to a [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)#The Captain's Hand|deleted scene]], his father sends him there over concerns about Garner and the performance of the crew, while being undecided on whether to make him the ship's XO or not. | ||
*Garner's decision to mount a rescue operation in contravention of his commanding officer's orders is an explicit parallel to "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]], | *Garner's decision to mount a rescue operation in contravention of his commanding officer's orders is an explicit parallel to "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", down to the choice of words: | ||
:'''Adama:''' "I'm getting my men." | :'''Adama:''' "I'm getting my men." | ||
:'''Garner:''' "I'm going to get our men." | :'''Garner:''' "I'm going to get our men." | ||
*Kara Thrace's posting is finally clarified in this episode: she is now serving as CAG on ''Galactica''. | *Kara Thrace's posting is finally clarified in this episode: she is now serving as CAG on ''Galactica''. | ||
**She was transferred to ''Pegasus'' in "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]" and then promoted to that ship's CAG over [[Cole Taylor]] in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]". In "[[Epiphanies]], | **She was transferred to ''Pegasus'' in "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]" and then promoted to that ship's CAG over [[Cole Taylor]] in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]". In "[[Epiphanies]]", it is made clear that Lee Adama regained his posting as ''Galactica's'' CAG. In the same episode Thrace is piloting one of ''Galactica's'' Mk. II Vipers with Kat; in "[[Scar]]" she is serving on ''Galactica'', and appears to have assumed the majority of Adama's responsibilities as CAG, although she still takes orders from him. | ||
**During this episode it is mentioned that she has only been on ''Pegasus'' for four days before getting thrown in the brig, possibly referring to the time she spent away on ''Galactica'' in "Scar" and in the Fleet on leave in "Sacrifice". | **During this episode it is mentioned that she has only been on ''Pegasus'' for four days before getting thrown in the brig, possibly referring to the time she spent away on ''Galactica'' in "Scar" and in the Fleet on leave in "Sacrifice". | ||
*Although there is no clear evidence of this, it is nice to imagine that when Admiral Adama promotes his son to commander, he gives Lee his old commander rank insignia. | *Although there is no clear evidence of this, it is nice to imagine that when Admiral Adama promotes his son to commander, he gives Lee his old commander rank insignia. | ||
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*Does the fact that the Cylons have such a large force waiting to ambush ''Pegasus'' indicate that they have a new [[Resurrection Ship]] in place? (See [[#Analysis|Analysis]]) | *Does the fact that the Cylons have such a large force waiting to ambush ''Pegasus'' indicate that they have a new [[Resurrection Ship]] in place? (See [[#Analysis|Analysis]]) | ||
*Now that Lee Adama is commanding ''Pegasus'', who does he have for an XO since it is apparent both battlestars are short field grade officers? ([[Razor|Answer 1]], [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|Answer 2, Post-LDYB, Part I]]) | *Now that Lee Adama is commanding ''Pegasus'', who does he have for an XO since it is apparent both battlestars are short field grade officers? ([[Razor|Answer 1]], [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|Answer 2, Post-LDYB, Part I]]) | ||
*What kind of equipment is available to fix small breaches such as the one in the ''Pegasus'''s engine room? | *What kind of equipment is available to fix small breaches such as the one in the ''Pegasus'''s engine room? [[Helo]] uses a hand-held pressure pad to seal a minor breach in the damaged Raptor during the [[Miniseries]] right after he receives his leg wound. Kara Thrace uses her [[flight suit]] to seal a fist-sized hole in her recovered Raider in "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]". Considering the importance of gaining access to that compartment why is no attempt made to seal the breach? ([[A Day in the Life|Answer]]) | ||
===Unanswered Questions=== | ===Unanswered Questions=== | ||
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*[[Michael Hogan]] as Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] | *[[Michael Hogan]] as Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] | ||
*[[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] | *[[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] | ||
*[[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Lt. [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]] | |||
*[[Nicki Clyne]] as Specialist [[Cally Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] | *[[Nicki Clyne]] as Specialist [[Cally Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] | ||
*[[Alessandro Juliani]] as Lt. [[Felix Gaeta]] | *[[Alessandro Juliani]] as Lt. [[Felix Gaeta]] | ||
*[[Kandyse McClure]] as Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]] | *[[Kandyse McClure]] as Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]] | ||
*[[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Cottle]] | *[[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Cottle]] | ||
*[[John Heard]] as Commander [[Barry Garner]] | |||
*[[Christian Tessier]] as [[Tucker Clellan|Tucker "Duck" Clellan]] | *[[Christian Tessier]] as [[Tucker Clellan|Tucker "Duck" Clellan]] | ||
*[[Stephanie von Pfetten]] as Cpt. [[Marcia Case|Marcia "Showboat" Case]] | *[[Stephanie von Pfetten]] as Cpt. [[Marcia Case|Marcia "Showboat" Case]] | ||