The Day They Kidnapped Cleopatra - Revision history

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	* Dillon and Troy drop off Hamilton at the headquarters of [[United Broadcasting Company\|UBC]], where Hamilton explains that she'll never be able to explain what happened to her boss. They thank her and rush off, since they have to meet Dr. [[Donald Mortinson\|Mortinson]].		* Dillon and Troy drop off Hamilton at the headquarters of [[United Broadcasting Company\|UBC]], where Hamilton explains that she'll never be able to explain what happened to her boss. They thank her and rush off, since they have to meet Dr. [[Donald Mortinson\|Mortinson]].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

			=== Production ===
	* The title appears to have been inspired by the play ''The Day They Kidnapped The Pope.''		* The title appears to have been inspired by the play ''The Day They Kidnapped The Pope.''
	* This episode was going to being filmed when the order to cancel the series was passed down. Nothing in the way of information about casting for this episode has surfaced.		* This episode was going to being filmed when the order to cancel the series was passed down. Nothing in the way of information about casting for this episode has surfaced.
	* According to [[Chris Bunch]] and [[Allan Cole]], [[Kent McCord]] ([[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and [[Barry Van Dyke]] ([[Dillon]]) were refusing to shoot this episode because they were not notified of [[Dirk Benedict]]'s guest star return in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]". However, the threat ended up ~~to be~~ empty~~, since~~ the series was canceled before this episode was ready to go in front of the cameras.<ref name="sftv">{{cite magazine \|quotes= \|last=Hise \|first=James Van \|authorlink= \|coauthors= \|year=1980 \|month= \|title=GALACTICA 1980: THE STORY EDITORS FOR ''GALACTICA 1980'' DESCRIBE THE DEATH RATTLE OF THE SERIES \|magazine=SFTV \|volume= \|issue=Unknown \|pages=31 \|id= \|url= \|accessdate= }}</ref>		* According to [[Chris Bunch]] and [[Allan Cole]], [[Kent McCord]] ([[Troy (1980)\|Troy]]) and [[Barry Van Dyke]] ([[Dillon]]) were refusing to shoot this episode because they were not notified of [[Dirk Benedict]]'s guest star return in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]." However, the threat ended up being empty for the series was canceled before this episode was ready to go in front of the cameras.<ref name="sftv">{{cite magazine \|quotes= \|last=Hise \|first=James Van \|authorlink= \|coauthors= \|year=1980 \|month= \|title=GALACTICA 1980: THE STORY EDITORS FOR ''GALACTICA 1980'' DESCRIBE THE DEATH RATTLE OF THE SERIES \|magazine=SFTV \|volume= \|issue=Unknown \|pages=31 \|id= \|url= \|accessdate= }}</ref> There is some question on what particular content was filmed, as there are further conflicting statements regarding filming having taken place.
	* The script, through dialogue spoken by [[Cleopatra]] while reading a display at the Museum of History, indicates that she ''married'' [[w:Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in [[w:46 BC\|46 BC]]. This is historically inaccurate, as, under Roman law, Roman citizens could legally only marry other Roman citizens.<ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://webu2.upmf-grenoble.fr/Haiti/Cours/Ak/Anglica/uipian_scott.html\|title=THE RULES OF ULPIAN\|date=\|accessdate=11 August 2007\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref> ~~Also~~ Caesar was already married to another woman. Caesar never took on Cleopatra as his legal wife.		* It is alleged that Anne Collins is the sole originator of this episode. Her 1st draft script is dated February 19, 1980. Because it was a time travel story, it was shelved, as Larson was changing the show's direction to [[The Super Scouts]]. Collins moved on to other shows, so when the script was dusted off in April, [[Mark Jones]], [[Chris Bunch]], and [[Allan Cole]] stepped in to rewrite it and get it ready for filming. Collins was never informed of this and spent a day and a half filming before ABC canceled ''Galactica 1980''. Under then-Writer's Guild rules, Collins should have been given the opportunity to do any rewriting. If she declined or was otherwise unavailable, then other writers would be brought in; this was alleged to be not the case for "Cleopatra," as the story was handed off to new writers. Her 1st draft script, provided by Collins, is alleged to be included in a new book about ''Battlestar Galactica'' and ''Galactica 1980'' coming in 2026.{{Citation needed}}

			=== Earth History ===

			* The script, through dialogue spoken by [[Cleopatra]] while reading a display at the Museum of History, indicates that she ''married'' [[w:Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in [[w:46 BC\|46 BC]]. This is historically inaccurate, as, under Roman law, Roman citizens could legally only marry other Roman citizens.<ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://webu2.upmf-grenoble.fr/Haiti/Cours/Ak/Anglica/uipian_scott.html\|title=THE RULES OF ULPIAN\|date=\|accessdate=11 August 2007\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref> As such, Caesar was already married to another woman, and Caesar never took on Cleopatra as his legal wife.
	* The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC\|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion\|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt.		* The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC\|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion\|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt.

			=== Galacticans ===

	* Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth.		* Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth.
	* Added 8-31-25: Anne Collins is the sole originator of this episode. Her 1st draft script is dated February 19, 1980. Because it was a time travel story, it was shelved, as Larson was changing the show's direction to the Galactica Children, aka The Super Scouts. Anne moved on to other shows, so when the script was dusted off in April, Mark Jones, Chris Bunch, and Allan Cole stepped in to rewrite it and get it ready for filming. Anne was never told her script came off the shelf and spent a day and a half filming before ABC canceled Galactica 1980. Under Writer's Guild rules of the time, she should have been given the opportunity to do any rewriting. If she declined or was otherwise unavailable, then other writers would be brought in. Larson and Company skipped a step, though, and handed it off to new writers. Her 1st draft script (provided by Anne herself) will be included in a new book about Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980 coming in 2026.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

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	* The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC\|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion\|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt.		* The timeline depicted in this script is also inaccurate. Caesar backs Cleopatra to the throne in [[w:47 BC\|47 BC]] after she birthed his illegitimate son, [[w:Caesarion\|Ptolemy Caesar]] (nicknamed "Caesarion"), for the time before then, he sought to annex Egypt.
	* Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth.		* Galactican metabolism is noted to be much slower than humans of Earth.
			* Added 8-31-25: Anne Collins is the sole originator of this episode. Her 1st draft script is dated February 19, 1980. Because it was a time travel story, it was shelved, as Larson was changing the show's direction to the Galactica Children, aka The Super Scouts. Anne moved on to other shows, so when the script was dusted off in April, Mark Jones, Chris Bunch, and Allan Cole stepped in to rewrite it and get it ready for filming. Anne was never told her script came off the shelf and spent a day and a half filming before ABC canceled Galactica 1980. Under Writer's Guild rules of the time, she should have been given the opportunity to do any rewriting. If she declined or was otherwise unavailable, then other writers would be brought in. Larson and Company skipped a step, though, and handed it off to new writers. Her 1st draft script (provided by Anne herself) will be included in a new book about Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980 coming in 2026.

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	* How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his {{TOS\|Viper}}, given that he hasn't returned to ~~''Galactica''n~~'s current time period? Even if Earth has the necessary raw material at hand, how is he able to refine and make use of it?		* How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his {{TOS\|Viper}}, given that he hasn't returned to Galactican's current time period? Even if Earth has the necessary raw material at hand, how is he able to refine and make use of it?
	* Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans?		* Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans?
	* How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss?		* How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss?

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	=== Act 1 ===		=== Act 1 ===

	* In California of 1980, [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are about to land near Dr. [[Mortinson]]'s university, carrying important documents for Earth's nuclear disarmament committee. Over their ~~[[Viper (~~TOS)\|Viper]]'s communicator, [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]] impresses upon them that it is vital that the committee see these important documents, as their "decision could mean the difference between World War... and peace."		* In California of 1980, [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] are about to land near Dr. [[Mortinson]]'s university, carrying important documents for Earth's nuclear disarmament committee. Over their {{TOS\|Viper}}'s communicator, [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]] impresses upon them that it is vital that the committee see these important documents, as their "decision could mean the difference between World War... and peace."
	* In [[w:Alexandria\|Alexandria]], [[w:Egypt\|Egypt]] of [[w:48 BC\|48 BC]], [[Xaviar]] is playing with [[Cleopatra]] while using his [[invisibility field]]. She believes him to be a great god, which Xaviar comments chauvinistically that "but only a queen of your beauty deserves a god such as me."		* In [[w:Alexandria\|Alexandria]], [[w:Egypt\|Egypt]] of [[w:48 BC\|48 BC]], [[Xaviar]] is playing with [[Cleopatra]] while using his [[invisibility field]]. She believes him to be a great god, which Xaviar comments chauvinistically that "but only a queen of your beauty deserves a god such as me."
	* They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison.		* They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison.
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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	* How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his ~~[[Viper (~~TOS)\|Viper]], given that he hasn't returned to ''Galactica''n's current time period? Even if Earth has the necessary raw material at hand, how is he able to refine and make use of it?		* How is [[Xaviar]] able to maintain and fuel his {{TOS\|Viper}}, given that he hasn't returned to ''Galactica''n's current time period? Even if Earth has the necessary raw material at hand, how is he able to refine and make use of it?
	* Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans?		* Where does Xaviar go off to after escaping the Galacticans?
	* How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss?		* How can [[Jamie Hamilton]] explain what happened to [[Brooks]], her [[UBC]] boss?

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	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

	* The fact that [[Cleopatra]] can speak and understand English is a major conceit. However, there is the even greater conceit that the Galacticans and Earth people can even speak the same language, even when factoring in the millennia [[The Twelve Colonies ~~(TOS)~~\|the Colonies]] and the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] have been separated.		* The fact that [[Cleopatra]] can speak and understand English is a major conceit. However, there is the even greater conceit that the Galacticans and Earth people can even speak the same language, even when factoring in the millennia [[The Twelve Colonies of Man\|the Colonies]] and the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] have been separated.
	* The fact that [[Xaviar]] is able to effectively enhance Earth's technological level from an era such as [[w:48 BC\|48 BC]] is highly improbable. Aside from practical architectural and modest improvements to already established technologies, they would likely have not modified Earth's military technology to the point where they would be able to defend themselves against the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]].		* The fact that [[Xaviar]] is able to effectively enhance Earth's technological level from an era such as [[w:48 BC\|48 BC]] is highly improbable. Aside from practical architectural and modest improvements to already established technologies, they would likely have not modified Earth's military technology to the point where they would be able to defend themselves against the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]].
	* Therefore, Xaviar had a better chance of enhancing Earth's technology from the 19th and 20th centuries, like he attempted to do in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]" with the [[w:Nazism\|Nazi]]'s [[w:V-2 rocket\|V-2 rocket]] program.		* Therefore, Xaviar had a better chance of enhancing Earth's technology from the 19th and 20th centuries, like he attempted to do in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]" with the [[w:Nazism\|Nazi]]'s [[w:V-2 rocket\|V-2 rocket]] program.

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	\| next=[[~~The~~ Wheel of Fire]]		\| next=[[Wheel of Fire]]
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	* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.		* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.
	* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.		* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.
	* At Williams' house, Troy, Dillon and Hamilton pull up in the cycles. A parking attendant comments on the "cool bike"; Troy, unfamiliar with how the term is used, replies that the cycle "has an exceptionally advanced cooling system". Jamie laughs, trying to cover for the ''faux pas''.		* At Williams' house, Troy, Dillon and Hamilton pull up in the cycles. A parking attendant comments on the "cool bike"; Troy, unfamiliar with how the term is used, replies that the cycle "has an exceptionally advanced cooling system". Jamie laughs, trying to cover for the ''[[w:Faux pas\|faux pas]]''.
	* In the house, Johnson finally meets Cleopatra, and asks her about herself. She sadly replies that she knows "far too much" about Cleopatra's history, obviously still disturbed about knowing her fate.		* In the house, Johnson finally meets Cleopatra, and asks her about herself. She sadly replies that she knows "far too much" about Cleopatra's history, obviously still disturbed about knowing her fate.
	* At the front door of the house, Hamilton notes that they're going to need an invitation. Troy and Dillon invite themselves via their invisibility field, and yank away the doorman while carrying Hamilton. The doormen are flummoxed.		* At the front door of the house, Hamilton notes that they're going to need an invitation. Troy and Dillon invite themselves via their invisibility field, and yank away the doorman while carrying Hamilton. The doormen are flummoxed.

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	* A woman doctor brings Xaviar to the emergency room, while Troy tells Hamilton that they must hide the fact that Galactican metabolism is much slower than Earth people's. Hamilton is confident about this, replying: "Don't worry...after meeting Cleopatra, that'll be a snap."		* A woman doctor brings Xaviar to the emergency room, while Troy tells Hamilton that they must hide the fact that Galactican metabolism is much slower than Earth people's. Hamilton is confident about this, replying: "Don't worry...after meeting Cleopatra, that'll be a snap."
	* In the emergency room, Xaviar is being examined by Rubin and the woman doctor. They find out that metabolism is not like a normal humans, but attribute this to the poison, which the female doctor determines to be of reptilian origin, specifically "like an [[w:Asp (reptile)\|asp]]". Hamilton tells Rubin that the information regarding the poison and the metabolism are not information that is ready to be released yet, much to Rubin's chagrin, though he obliges. However, they still don't know if Xaviar will live.		* In the emergency room, Xaviar is being examined by Rubin and the woman doctor. They find out that metabolism is not like a normal humans, but attribute this to the poison, which the female doctor determines to be of reptilian origin, specifically "like an [[w:Asp (reptile)\|asp]]". Hamilton tells Rubin that the information regarding the poison and the metabolism are not information that is ready to be released yet, much to Rubin's chagrin, though he obliges. However, they still don't know if Xaviar will live.
	* The cab carrying Cleopatra arrives at the museum, after which the cabby begins to hit on Cleopatra, believing her to be a foreigner. He offers to "let he fare go, if we can talk about a date". Believing him to reference [[w:Date Palm\|the fruit]], she replies that she prefers [[w:kumquat\|cumquats]], to which the cabby remarks about the sense of humor of foreign girls.		* The cab carrying Cleopatra arrives at the museum, after which the cabby begins to hit on Cleopatra, believing her to be a foreigner. He offers to "let the fare go, if we can talk about a date". Believing him to reference [[w:Date Palm\|the fruit]], she replies that she prefers [[w:kumquat\|cumquats]], to which the cabby remarks about the sense of humor of foreign girls.
	* Cleopatra enters the museum, during which Professor [[Johnson]] and [[Williams]] are having a heated discussion about the displayed artifacts he discovered. Johnson believes that they may lead him to Cleopatra's tomb. Williams is more skeptical, noting that "the [[w:Cincinnati\|Cincinnati]] group" is getting very close, and that Johnson had to come up with more than a theory in order to impress investors for future digs. Williams notes that he cannot afford to put his reputation on the line, and that the fund raising party that night "is it".		* Cleopatra enters the museum, during which Professor [[Johnson]] and [[Williams]] are having a heated discussion about the displayed artifacts he discovered. Johnson believes that they may lead him to Cleopatra's tomb. Williams is more skeptical, noting that "the [[w:Cincinnati\|Cincinnati]] group" is getting very close, and that Johnson had to come up with more than a theory in order to impress investors for future digs. Williams notes that he cannot afford to put his reputation on the line, and that the fund raising party that night "is it".
	* While Cleopatra looks around the museum, Dillon's cab pulls up and he rushes inside the museum.		* While Cleopatra looks around the museum, Dillon's cab pulls up and he rushes inside the museum.
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	* Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location.		* Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location.
	* At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills\|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance.		* At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills\|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance.
	* In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the Jaffe expedition, and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk ~~toher~~, Williams tells him that the time hasn't come yet, since he wants her to meet some very important people.		* In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the Jaffe expedition, and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk to her, Williams tells him that the time hasn't come yet, since he wants her to meet some very important people.
	* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.		* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.
	* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.		* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.

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	* Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location.		* Outside the museum, Troy meets up with Dillon. Troy apologizes for taking so long, but Hamilton activated the booster and it took him half an hour to catch up with her. Dillon reveals that he spoke to a parking attendant, who told him that Williams and Cleopatra went to a party, and shows Troy the location.
	* At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills\|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance.		* At a "fancy [[w:Beverly Hills\|Beverly Hills]] house" where Williams' and Johnson's party is, it is now the night time and Mr. [[Brooks]] is covering the event, accompanied by a cameraman and soundman. Brooks begins reporting, telling the audience that the event is exciting and that "famous celebrities from all over the world have gathered here, along with heads of three universities". He also indicates that the mayor of the city is in attendance.
	* In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the [[Jaffe expedition]], and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk toher, Williams tells him that the time hasn't come yet, since he wants her to meet some very important people.		* In the living room, Williams talks to Johnson about Cleopatra, raving about how she was able to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics at the museum. He also indicates that Cleopatra is being pursued by men, who he believes are probably from the Jaffe expedition, and that they should keep her under lock and key. While Johnson is anxious to talk toher, Williams tells him that the time hasn't come yet, since he wants her to meet some very important people.
	* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.		* The cameraman reacts to Cleopatra, who is observing the party; the cameraman is chastised by the soundman, who tells him to "just get those celebrities" on camera.
	* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.		* Xaviar exits a cab in front of the museum, discovering that it is closed and learns of the party from a placard on the door. He takes the card and reenters the cab.

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	* They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison.		* They partake in drinking wine, during which Cleopatra tells him of her desire to share her vast kingdom with Xaviar. However, her high priests suspect him of deception, believing that he is not a god. To dispel their doubts, she informs Xaviar that she would prove to them that Xaviar was a god by poisoning his drink, as she believes that a god could neither be killed by sword nor poison.
	* Xaviar is shocked, tells her that he is displeased and chides her by saying "one shouldn't deceive a god". When he attempts to leave, Cleopatra voices her concern that he'll never return to her, and as such she will go with him.		* Xaviar is shocked, tells her that he is displeased and chides her by saying "one shouldn't deceive a god". When he attempts to leave, Cleopatra voices her concern that he'll never return to her, and as such she will go with him.
	* Xaviar claims that he will return to the "land of the gods", but Cleopatra informs him that she had her slaves hide his "flying chariot", and teases him into letting her come with him to this said land, in exchange for telling him where the Viper is hidden.		* Xaviar claims that he will return to the "land of the gods," but Cleopatra informs him that she had her slaves hide his "flying chariot," and teases him into letting her come with him to this said land, in exchange for telling him where the Viper is hidden.
	* With Cleopatra, he pilots the Viper away from Egypt and activates his [[time warp synthesizer]].		* With Cleopatra, he pilots the Viper away from Egypt and activates his [[time warp synthesizer]].
	* On ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', in [[Doctor Zee]]'s chambers, Zee asks Adama if he's heard about the ion trail that has re-entered their time frame from the distant past. Adama replies in the positive, then inquires as to why Xaviar would return to the present after safely eluding them.		* On ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', in [[Doctor Zee]]'s chambers, Zee asks Adama if he's heard about the ion trail that has re-entered their time frame from the distant past. Adama replies in the positive, then inquires as to why Xaviar would return to the present after safely eluding them.
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	* At the [[United Broadcasting Company]], a worker at the studio hands [[Jamie Hamilton]] a phone, saying that a guy named Xaviar is on the phone asking for her. She doesn't immediately catch on, because she is absorbed in her work, but quickly takes the call upon realizing the importance of the name.		* At the [[United Broadcasting Company]], a worker at the studio hands [[Jamie Hamilton]] a phone, saying that a guy named Xaviar is on the phone asking for her. She doesn't immediately catch on, because she is absorbed in her work, but quickly takes the call upon realizing the importance of the name.
	* In the Sheraton-Universal's lobby, Cleopatra is "intently examining the pay phone next to [Xaviar]" as he asks for her help. After some confusion regarding the hotel's name, he informs her that he's dying as a result of "a girl" poisoning him. He explains that the girl is Cleopatra, but doesn't come out and say the name; Hamilton promises to get Troy and Dillon for him. After hanging up, Hamilton realizes that the girl he spoke of was Cleopatra herself.		* In the Sheraton-Universal's lobby, Cleopatra is "intently examining the pay phone next to [Xaviar]" as he asks for her help. After some confusion regarding the hotel's name, he informs her that he's dying as a result of "a girl" poisoning him. He explains that the girl is Cleopatra, but doesn't come out and say the name; Hamilton promises to get Troy and Dillon for him. After hanging up, Hamilton realizes that the girl he spoke of was Cleopatra herself.
	* Dillon and Troy "streak along the Ventura Freeway on their cycles", briefly exchanging concerned looks after Troy comments that "When Xaviar's invovled... it's always a matter of life and death."		* Dillon and Troy "streak along the Ventura Freeway on their cycles," briefly exchanging concerned looks after Troy comments that "When Xaviar's invovled... it's always a matter of life and death."
	* Inside the hotel's lobby, Cleopatra looks over the gold jewelry at a boutique run by a "matronly woman". Cleopatra grabs a gold chain; the woman notes that her robe is spun from pure gold, which Cleopatra indignantly replies in the affirmative. After the woman asks Cleopatra whether she wanted the gold necklace she took, Cleopatra simply says "Yes" and walks away.		* Inside the hotel's lobby, Cleopatra looks over the gold jewelry at a boutique run by a "matronly woman". Cleopatra grabs a gold chain; the woman notes that her robe is spun from pure gold, which Cleopatra indignantly replies in the affirmative. After the woman asks Cleopatra whether she wanted the gold necklace she took, Cleopatra simply says "Yes" and walks away.
	* Hamilton enters the lobby, reacting to the appearance of Cleopatra herself. Xaviar confirms that the woman is, indeed, Cleopatra after she assuages Xaviar's concerns about the location of Troy and Dillon.		* Hamilton enters the lobby, reacting to the appearance of Cleopatra herself. Xaviar confirms that the woman is, indeed, Cleopatra after she assuages Xaviar's concerns about the location of Troy and Dillon.
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	* In the hospital, Hamilton thanks the unnamed doctor and Rubin for doing everything they can for Xaviar, who is on the bed and whose condition has yet to change in either direction.		* In the hospital, Hamilton thanks the unnamed doctor and Rubin for doing everything they can for Xaviar, who is on the bed and whose condition has yet to change in either direction.
	* In the museum, Williams talks to Cleopatra about the jewels she wears, noting that they look very authentic. She replies that they are, and they are "but a few of my many". Williams assumes that she's been deciphering the ancient scrolls in display, which they believed contained the locations for Cleopatra's treasures. He asks if she works for the [[Jaffe expedition]], which she replies in the negative: "I work for no one."		* In the museum, Williams talks to Cleopatra about the jewels she wears, noting that they look very authentic. She replies that they are, and they are "but a few of my many". Williams assumes that she's been deciphering the ancient scrolls in display, which they believed contained the locations for Cleopatra's treasures. He asks if she works for the [[Jaffe expedition]], which she replies in the negative: "I work for no one."
	* Believing her to be an independent, Williams offers to work with her, and invites her to the party tonight to meet very important people. After being called a "honey", Cleopatra is infuriated and reveals that she is Cleopatra. While Williams indicates his belief that she's a loony, he continues to ask if she agrees to go to the party.		* Believing her to be an independent, Williams offers to work with her, and invites her to the party tonight to meet very important people. After being called a "honey," Cleopatra is infuriated and reveals that she is Cleopatra. While Williams indicates his belief that she's a loony, he continues to ask if she agrees to go to the party.
	* Before getting a definitive answer, the guards hurriedly approach Williams, and tell him that Dillon has disappeared. Williams initially believes that Dillon slipped away from them due to their incompetence, but they indicate that he disappeared; Cleopatra then asks, "Are you surprised when a god vanishes?"		* Before getting a definitive answer, the guards hurriedly approach Williams, and tell him that Dillon has disappeared. Williams initially believes that Dillon slipped away from them due to their incompetence, but they indicate that he disappeared; Cleopatra then asks, "Are you surprised when a god vanishes?"
	* In the hospital, Xaviar awakens. The poison has indeed been flushed out of Xaviar's system and he is recovering. Xaviar feigns thankfulness, claiming that he owes Troy his life; Troy replies that as soon as Xaviar is well, he'll escort him back to ''Galactica''.		* In the hospital, Xaviar awakens. The poison has indeed been flushed out of Xaviar's system and he is recovering. Xaviar feigns thankfulness, claiming that he owes Troy his life; Troy replies that as soon as Xaviar is well, he'll escort him back to ''Galactica''.
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	* Williams then bursts out and points out Dillon; Brooks recognizes Troy and Dillon as "fugitive terrorists". During the confusion, Xaviar and Cleopatra break away. Troy and Dillon pursue him, jumping over the pool, and leaving private security guards to splash about in the pool.		* Williams then bursts out and points out Dillon; Brooks recognizes Troy and Dillon as "fugitive terrorists". During the confusion, Xaviar and Cleopatra break away. Troy and Dillon pursue him, jumping over the pool, and leaving private security guards to splash about in the pool.
	* Xaviar fires his laser, a stray shot severing a diving board and sending two fully dressed party goers into the pool. Troy and Dillon, with Hamilton pursuing, return fire.		* Xaviar fires his laser, a stray shot severing a diving board and sending two fully dressed party goers into the pool. Troy and Dillon, with Hamilton pursuing, return fire.
	* After jumping over a small wall, Xaviar and Cleopatra run into an attendant about to get into a [[w:Rolls Royce\|Rolls Royce]], and commandeer the vehicle for their use, but driving erratically due to inexperience. As the car drives around a corner, Troy singes the car with his laser, prompting Hamilton to wince. From the background, Brooks and the minicam crew rush towards them, with Brooks reporting that the "terrorists still have Jamie Hamilton", who "seems to be holding up well, in spite of the gunplay".		* After jumping over a small wall, Xaviar and Cleopatra run into an attendant about to get into a [[w:Rolls Royce\|Rolls Royce]], and commandeer the vehicle for their use, but driving erratically due to inexperience. As the car drives around a corner, Troy singes the car with his laser, prompting Hamilton to wince. From the background, Brooks and the minicam crew rush towards them, with Brooks reporting that the "terrorists still have Jamie Hamilton," who "seems to be holding up well, in spite of the gunplay".
	* Williams tells Johnson that, "ten to one, that guy's from the Jaffe expedition" while the trio rush toward their turbocycles. As police arrive, they react to the cycles flying into the night sky.		* Williams tells Johnson that, "ten to one, that guy's from the Jaffe expedition" while the trio rush toward their turbocycles. As police arrive, they react to the cycles flying into the night sky.