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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
			=== Behind the Scenes ===
			According to ''[[So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica]]'', "The Hand of God" was written and directed by [[Donald Bellisario]] and was almost universally considered by the cast to be the strongest of the one-hour episodes.<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|215}}</ref> Many involved felt it was indicative of the more character-focused direction the series should have taken in a [[Battlestar Galactica: Year Two proposal\|potential second season]].<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|214-215}}</ref>

			Actress [[Anne Lockhart]] ([[Sheba]]) called it her favorite episode, praising its focus on character development and "very true and real emotions."<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|214}}</ref> [[Dirk Benedict]] ([[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]]) also appreciated the episode's shift towards character, noting that the writers were finally trusting the actors and their relationships to carry the story, rather than relying solely on special effects.<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|214}}</ref> The episode's poignant ending, featuring the ''Apollo 11'' moon landing transmission, was seen as a perfect and hopeful conclusion to the series. Lockhart recalled the feeling on set: "We finally got it, and the show was over."<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|215}}</ref>

			=== Additional Details ===
	*This episode is both the season and series finale of the [[Original Series]].		*This episode is both the season and series finale of the [[Original Series]].
	*This episode is notable in that it has no guest stars and introduces no new characters.		*This episode is notable in that it has no guest stars and introduces no new characters.

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	{{disline\|This article details an episode of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]]. For information on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] episode of the same name, see [[The Hand of God (RDM)]].}}		{{disline\|This article details an episode of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]]. For information on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] episode of the same name, see [[The Hand of God (RDM)]].}}

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	:'''Boomer''': They're waggling!		:'''Boomer''': They're waggling!
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	:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including ''Galactica''.		:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including ''Galactica''.
	:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.		:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.
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	* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''		* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''

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	:''[[Adama (TOS)\|Commander Adama]] decides to quit running from the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]], and launches [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge\|an all-out attack]] on a [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]].''		:''[[Adama (TOS)\|Commander Adama]] decides to quit running from the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]], and launches [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge\|an all-out attack]] on a [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]].''

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	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
	* ''Colonel Tigh briefs the {{TOS\|Viper}} pilots about the Cylon [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]]:''		* ''Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)\|Tigh]] briefs the {{TOS\|Viper}} pilots about the Cylon [[Basestar (TOS)\|basestar]]:''
	:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including ''Galactica''.		:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including ''Galactica''.
	:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.		:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.
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	* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''		* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''

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	*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?		*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?

	== Relating to ''Galactica 1980'' ==		=== Relating to ''Galactica 1980'' ===

	*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]? ([[Earth (1980)\|Answer]])		*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]? ([[Earth (1980)\|Answer]])
	*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives? ([[Timeline (1980)\|Answer]])		*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives? ([[Timeline (1980)\|Answer]])

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	*Were it to occur, how would the civilians in the Fleet react to Baltar's release by Adama? What of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Quorum of Twelve]]?		*Were it to occur, how would the civilians in the Fleet react to Baltar's release by Adama? What of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Quorum of Twelve]]?
	*Where is [[Lucifer]]?		*Where is [[Lucifer]]?
	*What of {{TOS\|Boxey}} and [[Muffit]]? ([[Troy (1980)\|Answer]])
	*Would Starbuck and Cassiopeia be [[seal]]ed?		*Would Starbuck and Cassiopeia be [[seal]]ed?
	*Where is Apollo and Sheba's relationship going?		*Where is Apollo and Sheba's relationship going?
	*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]? ([[Galactica 1980\|Answer]])
	*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives?
	*Do the Colonials believe in [[w:backups\|backing up important data]]?		*Do the Colonials believe in [[w:backups\|backing up important data]]?
	*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?		*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?

			== Relating to ''Galactica 1980'' ==

			*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]? ([[Earth (1980)\|Answer]])
			*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives? ([[Timeline (1980)\|Answer]])
			*What of {{TOS\|Boxey}} and [[Muffit]]? ([[Troy (1980)\|Answer]])

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

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	* The scanners are set for long range [[Gamma frequency\|Gamma frequencies]], an outdated method of communication. Sheba notices that they are receiving a signal on a Gamma frequency. Apollo recognizes something in the signal that looks like ships that used to be flown by [[The Twelve Colonies of Man\|the Colonials]] many yahrens ago.		* The scanners are set for long range [[Gamma frequency\|Gamma frequencies]], an outdated method of communication. Sheba notices that they are receiving a signal on a Gamma frequency. Apollo recognizes something in the signal that looks like ships that used to be flown by [[The Twelve Colonies of Man\|the Colonials]] many yahrens ago.

	[[~~Image~~:Apollo_11.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Boomer analyzing a Gamma frequency transmission.]]		[[File:Apollo_11.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Boomer analyzing a Gamma frequency transmission.]]

	* The date group wakes up {{TOS\|Boomer}}, who speculates that the signal could either be a harmonic signal, with a double or tripling of the original transmitting frequency, in which case the source would be relatively close. If the signal is at its original frequency it would have to be intergalactic to be so weak.		* The date group wakes up {{TOS\|Boomer}}, who speculates that the signal could either be a harmonic signal, with a double or tripling of the original transmitting frequency, in which case the source would be relatively close. If the signal is at its original frequency it would have to be intergalactic to be so weak.
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	* The Cylon Raiders have found nothing in their search, but the Command Centurion orders them to continue further into the galaxy as long as fuel permits.		* The Cylon Raiders have found nothing in their search, but the Command Centurion orders them to continue further into the galaxy as long as fuel permits.

	[[~~Image~~:BaltarsBargain.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Adama strikes a bargain with Baltar.]]		[[File:BaltarsBargain.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Adama strikes a bargain with Baltar.]]

	* Adama offers Baltar freedom in exchange for information. Adama would drop Baltar off on a habitable planet that they pass, leaving him with adequate provisions and shelter. Baltar is able to negotiate for a short range communication device as well. Baltar would be set free after the basestar has been destroyed.		* Adama offers Baltar freedom in exchange for information. Adama would drop Baltar off on a habitable planet that they pass, leaving him with adequate provisions and shelter. Baltar is able to negotiate for a short range communication device as well. Baltar would be set free after the basestar has been destroyed.
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	* ''Galactica'' spots the basestar. Adama orders everyone to battle stations and gets the first shots in, severely damaging the basestar. The basestar detects ''Galactica'' and begins to return fire. ''Galactica'' sustains heavy damage, but destroys the Cylon basestar.		* ''Galactica'' spots the basestar. Adama orders everyone to battle stations and gets the first shots in, severely damaging the basestar. The basestar detects ''Galactica'' and begins to return fire. ''Galactica'' sustains heavy damage, but destroys the Cylon basestar.

	[[~~Image~~:CelestialChamber.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Apollo scans Gamma frequencies for the signal.]]		[[File:CelestialChamber.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Apollo scans Gamma frequencies for the signal.]]

	* ''Galactica'' issues a recall order to all Vipers. They have not received any signal from the identification transmitter. As several Raiders have made suicide runs towards ''Galactica'', Adama orders another approaching raider destroyed but is stopped by Boomer, who thinks it is Starbuck and Apollo because "they're waggling!"		* ''Galactica'' issues a recall order to all Vipers. They have not received any signal from the identification transmitter. As several Raiders have made suicide runs towards ''Galactica'', Adama orders another approaching raider destroyed but is stopped by Boomer, who thinks it is Starbuck and Apollo because "they're waggling!"

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