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{{Episode Data
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{{Episode Data|
| title= The Living Legend, Part II
  Image = [[Image:Pegasus_flight_pod.jpg|250px]]
| series= tos
| Title= The Living Legend, Part 2
| forumthread=1535
| Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the Original Series]]
| episode= 11
| Season= 1
| guests= [[Lloyd Bridges]] as Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]]
| Episode= 11
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| Guests=  
| story= Ken Pettus <br> [[Glen A. Larson]]
| Writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| director= [[Vince Edwards]]
| Story= Ken Pettus <br> [[Glen A. Larson]]
| production= 50920
| Director= [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Vince+Edwards Vince Edwards]
| rating=
| Production=
| US airdate= 1978-12-03
| Rating=
| UK airdate=
| US Airdate= 3 December 1978
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| UK Airdate=
| population=
| DVD= 28 December 2004
| prev= [[The Living Legend, Part I]]
| Population=
| next= [[Fire in Space]]
| Prev= [[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part 1]]
| archives=Y
| Next= [[Fire in Space]]
| amazon=Y
}}
}}
== Overview ==


:''After ''{{TOS|Pegasus}}'' thwarts {{TOS|Baltar}}'s attack on the [[the Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], Commanders {{TOS|Adama}} and [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]] plan to attack [[Gamoray]] for its desperately needed fuel supplies, in the midst of this is a visit from the [[Imperious Leader]] himself.''
:[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]] ''is reunited with'' [[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', a sister [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] previously thought destroyed. Led by the legendary and sometimes arrogant Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], the fleet is torn in its loyalty between [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and Cain, but they eventually join forces in a daring attack on the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].''


== Summary ==  
== Summary ==  
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* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] orders the [[Cylon Raiders]] to retreat, as the Raiders are half out of fuel and the [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] from [[Pegasus (TOS)|''Pegasus'']] are coming in fresh.


* {{TOS|Baltar}} orders the [[Cylon Raiders]] to retreat, as the Raiders are half out of fuel and the {{TOS|Viper}}s from ''{{TOS|Pegasus}}'' are coming in fresh.
* [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] calls [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]. Adama thanks Cain for the assistance, and claims everything is under control. Adama requests to land his Viper's on ''Pegasus'' as it will take a while to repair the landing bays on ''Galactica''. They agree to meet in Adama's quarters in 20 [[centon (TOS)|centons]] to discuss their battle plans to take advantage of the surprise that ''Pegasus'' has inspired in the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].


* [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] calls [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]. Adama thanks Cain for the assistance, and claims everything is under control. Adama requests to land his Vipers on ''Pegasus'' as it will take a while to repair the landing bays on ''Galactica''. They agree to meet in Adama's quarters in 20 [[centon (TOS)|centons]] to discuss their battle plans to take advantage of the surprise that ''Pegasus'' has inspired in the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].
* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] reports that the Cylons have three [[Basestar (TOS)|base ships]] as well as four squadrons from [[Gamoray (TOS)|Gamoray]]. [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] believes that there is no way they could survive a united attack from that force.
 
* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] reports that the Cylons have three [[Basestar (TOS)|base ships]] as well as four squadrons from [[Gamoray]]. [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] believes that there is no way they could survive a united attack from that force.


* Commander Cain argues that now is the perfect time to attack the base on Gamoray, as it would surprise them. Apollo agrees that they would not be expecting it.
* Commander Cain argues that now is the perfect time to attack the base on Gamoray, as it would surprise them. Apollo agrees that they would not be expecting it.


* Adama points out that the [[anti-assault battery|anti-assault batteries]] on Gamoray would wipe out the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]]. Cain proposes sending a commando team to knock out they anti-assault batteries, clearing a way for the attack.
* Adama points out that the anti-assault batteries on Gamoray would wipe out the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]]. Cain proposes sending a commando team to knock out they anti-assault batteries, clearing a way for the attack.


* The basestars would attack while the ships were capturing the fuel, so Cain proposes that one battlestar engage the basestars in a delaying tactic. He suggests ''Pegasus'' for that duty, as ''Galactica'' is still undergoing repairs.
* The basestars would attack while the ships were capturing the fuel, so Cain proposes that one battlestar engage the basestars in a delaying tactic. He suggests ''Pegasus'' for that duty, as ''Galactica'' is still undergoing repairs.
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* [[Cassiopeia]] sees Cain in the hallway, and wants to talk to him. Cain doesn't have time, as the mission starts soon, and he won't let her come to ''Pegasus''. He says she will be safer on ''Galactica''. He tells her he loves her, and that he'll see her after the mission.
* [[Cassiopeia]] sees Cain in the hallway, and wants to talk to him. Cain doesn't have time, as the mission starts soon, and he won't let her come to ''Pegasus''. He says she will be safer on ''Galactica''. He tells her he loves her, and that he'll see her after the mission.


* {{TOS|Boomer}} asks Apollo what their odds are, walking right into a Cylon city. Apollo doesn't think Boomer really wants to know. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] comes in carrying extra [[laser pistol]]s thinking that they might need some extra firepower.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] asks Apollo what their odds are, walking right into a Cylon city. Apollo doesn't think Boomer really wants to know. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] comes in carrying extra [[laser pistol]]s thinking that they might need some extra firepower.


* [[Bojay]] and [[Sheba]] enter, asking to check in. They have been assigned to the mission by Commander Cain. They claim to be the only ones familiar with the target. They've flown over it several times, but have never been on the ground.
* [[Bojay]] and [[Sheba]] enter, asking to check in. They have been assigned to the mission by Commander Cain. They claim to be the only ones familiar with the target. They've flown over it several times, but have never been on the ground.
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* The [[warrior]]s prepare to jump out of the shuttle. Apollo tells everybody to home in on Sheba and Bojay's location since they have the best chance of spotting the base.
* The [[warrior]]s prepare to jump out of the shuttle. Apollo tells everybody to home in on Sheba and Bojay's location since they have the best chance of spotting the base.


* A pair of IL-series drones discuss what an honor it is for the [[Imperious Leader]] to make a trip all the way from Cylon. A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] arrives and announces that the Imperious Leader's ship has landed at the [[spacedrome]].
* A pair of IL-series drones discuss what an honor it is for the [[Imperious Leader]] to make a trip all the way from Cylon. A [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]] arrives and announces that the Imperious Leader's ship has landed at the [[spacedrome]].


[[File:northridgeshot.jpg|thumb|right|Parachuting to the surface of Gamoray.]]
* The Warriors land their parachutes with guns blazing, taking out a couple of Centurion sentries.
* The Warriors land their parachutes with guns blazing, taking out a couple of Centurion sentries.


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* Starbuck is worried that they need to attack soon in order to take advantage of the diversion, so he and Boomer begin their attack on the anti-assault batteries without the rest of the team.
* Starbuck is worried that they need to attack soon in order to take advantage of the diversion, so he and Boomer begin their attack on the anti-assault batteries without the rest of the team.


* Cassiopeia treats Bojay's wounds, and they get moving again carrying Bojay.
* Cassiopeia treats Bojays wounds, and they get moving again carrying Bojay.


* The Imperious Leader claims that it is an honor to dedicate the new southern center of Cylon culture, for the advance of and perfection of the Cylon race. With this secure outpost deep in the Krillian star system, their supremacy is all but assured.
* The Imperious Leader claims that it is an honor to dedicate the new southern center of Cylon culture, for the advance of and perfection of the Cylon race. With this secure outpost deep in the Krillian star system, their supremacy is all but assured.
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* The group with Bojay make it far enough away from the explosions to survive the blast, but Bojay cannot continue. Sheba offers to stay behind, but Cassiopeia says that Sheba is needed with Apollo, so Cassie will stay with Bojay.
* The group with Bojay make it far enough away from the explosions to survive the blast, but Bojay cannot continue. Sheba offers to stay behind, but Cassiopeia says that Sheba is needed with Apollo, so Cassie will stay with Bojay.


* Apollo gives Cassiopeia one of his laser pistols, and he and Sheba head out.
* Apollo gives Cassiepeia one of his laser pistols, and he and Sheba head out.


* Boomer and Starbuck sneak up near the command station of the anti-assault batteries. They try to sneak up around one of the doors, when a Centurion spots them and fires. They destroy the Centurion, starting a firefight.
* Boomer and Starbuck sneak up near the command station of the anti-assault batteries. They try to sneak up around one of the doors, when a Centurion spots them and fires. They destroy the Centurion, starting a firefight.
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* Cassiopeia tells Starbuck that the decision really was made with Bojay in mind, but that she still hadn't decided between him and Cain. Starbuck understands, claiming that everybody is entitled to some confusion.
* Cassiopeia tells Starbuck that the decision really was made with Bojay in mind, but that she still hadn't decided between him and Cain. Starbuck understands, claiming that everybody is entitled to some confusion.


* [[Tolen]] reports an unbelievable number of Cylon ships heading towards them. Cain orders an intercept course. Tolen asks if they are going to lead them away, but Cain responds that they are going to go right through them to Baltar's basestar.
* [[Tolan]] reports an unbelievable number of Cylon ships heading towards them. Cain orders an intercept course. Tolan asks if they are going to lead them away, but Cain responds that they are going to go right through them to Baltar's basestar.


* Apollo realizes that if Baltar sees ''Pegasus'' coming for him he will recall all the ships from Gamoray to defend himself.
* Apollo realizes that if Baltar sees ''Pegasus'' coming for him he will recall all the ships from Gamoray to defend himself.


* Cain asks how the mission went, and Apollo says that Bojay took a hit but that Sheba and Cassiopeia are fine. Cain is surprised that Sheba and Cassie went.
* Cain asks how the mission went, and Apollo says that Bojay took a hit but that Sheba and Cassipoeia are fine. Cain is surprised that Sheba and Cassie went.


* Apollo questions Cain's attack plan, fearing for the lives of the warriors (including Cain's daughter). Cain claims that he knows how to win a battle.
* Apollo questions Cain's attack plan, fearing for the lives of the warriors (including Cain's daughter). Cain claims that he knows how to win a battle.


* Cain comes down to the [[Life Station|life sciences station]] where Sheba is visiting Bojay. Sheba leaves when he arrives, claiming she needs to be ready to launch. Cain asks her to shuttle Bojay to ''Galactica'', but Sheba says that what is planned for her Squadron is planned for her.
* Cain comes down to the life sciences station where Sheba is visiting Bojay. Sheba leaves when he arrives, claiming she needs to be ready to launch. Cain asks her to shuttle Bojay to ''Galactica'', but Sheba says that what is planned for her Squadron is planned for her.


* Sheba tells Cain that she saw Cassiopeia risk her life to save a life, and gives him her blessing regarding the two.
* Sheba tells Cain that she saw Cassiopeia risk her life to save a life, and gives him her blessing regarding the two.
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* Starbuck and Apollo suspect his plan, and advise Cassiopeia to prepare the wounded to be transported in shuttles.
* Starbuck and Apollo suspect his plan, and advise Cassiopeia to prepare the wounded to be transported in shuttles.


* ''Galactica'''s sensors report that ''Pegasus'' is heading straight for the basestars. Adama realizes that this was Cain's plan all along that he never intended to lead the fighters away.
* ''Galactica'''s sensors report that ''Pegasus'' is heading straight for the basestars. Adama realizes that this was Cain's plan all along, that he never intended to lead the fighters away.


* Adama tries to talk Cain out of his attack. Cain is determined to attack, as it will draw the fighters off of ''Galactica''. Cain has sent the wounded and non-essential personnel in shuttles to the fleet.
* Adama tries to talk Cain out of his attack. Cain is determined to attack, as it will draw the fighters off of ''Galactica''. Cain has sent the wounded and non-essential personnel in shuttles to the fleet.
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* Adama tells Sheba that until they make contact with ''Pegasus'' again he'd like her to consider herself part of their family. Sheba says that she already does.
* Adama tells Sheba that until they make contact with ''Pegasus'' again he'd like her to consider herself part of their family. Sheba says that she already does.


== Notes ==  
== Questions ==  
=== Behind the Scenes ===
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According to ''[[So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica]]'', "The Living Legend" was one of the most significant two-part episodes of the Original Series, introducing the popular character of Commander Cain, played by [[Lloyd Bridges]]. Creator [[Glen A. Larson]] conceived of Cain as a "Patton in space," an aggressive military commander whose "kick ass" philosophy created a dramatic foil for the more cautious Commander Adama.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|182}}</ref> Director [[Vince Edwards]] noted that the dynamic worked well, as both Bridges and [[Lorne Greene]] were forceful actors who created an interesting on-screen conflict.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|183}}</ref>
* Did ''Pegasus'' and [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] survive the explosion of the two [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]]?


The episode was so well-regarded that Larson deliberately left Cain's fate ambiguous, with the full intention of bringing the character and the ''Pegasus'' back had the series been renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|185}}</ref> This two-part episode was later edited together with "[[Fire in Space]]" to create the telemovie ''[[Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack]]''.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|220}}</ref>
* Did the [[Imperious Leader]] survive the assault on [[Gamoray]]?
 
=== Re-imagined Series Perspective ===
The Pegasus storyline from the Original Series was a major inspiration for the writers of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. [[Ronald D. Moore]] considered "The Living Legend" a "great story" and one of the few from the original that could be adapted.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|660}}</ref>
 
However, the re-imagined version made significant changes to create a new dynamic. The character of Cain was gender-swapped to become Admiral [[Helena Cain]] (played by [[Michelle Forbes]]), a superior officer to Commander Adama. This immediately established a different power structure, where Adama had to cede command of the fleet.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|660}}</ref> Furthermore, the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' was a state-of-the-art warship, contrasting with ''Galactica's'' status as an aging "museum piece." This technological superiority added another layer of tension and conflict between the two crews and their commanders.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|660-661}}</ref>
 
=== Additional Details ===
* This is the last appearance of the [[Imperious Leader]], apart from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', and his most visible.
* With ''Pegasus'''s {{TOS|Viper}} pilots  stranded aboard ''Galactica'', two new recurring characters have been added: Lieutenants [[Sheba]] and [[Bojay]].
* Bojay would only be seen for a few episodes, with his last appearance onscreen in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]". 
* This episode features the only use of shuttles for parachuting troops.
* One of the parachute stuntmen appears to have a mustache, yet none of the warrior characters have one.
* Some of the scenes on the ground at the Gamoray base were filmed at night on the campus of the [http://www.csun.edu/ University of California at Northridge].
* The Pegasus missile launch sequences actually depict a [[w:NASA|NASA]] [[w:Saturn V|Saturn V]] third stage separating from the main rocket <ref>http://www.ehartwell.com/afj/Image:Apollo6Staging2.jpg</ref> (the producers apparently felt it was easier and cheaper to recycle existing NASA footage rather than create an additional separate SFX miniature for this particular scene)
*The plot element of attacking a Cylon installation for fuel was later unintentionally used in the [[Re-imagined Series]]{{'}} episode "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]," while the loss of ''Pegasus'' in a sacrificial assault on three basestars was used in "[[Exodus, Part II]]".


== Analysis ==
== Analysis ==
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* Sheba grows to be an important character and ultimately a romantic interest for Apollo. [[Ronald D. Moore]] has suggested in interviews that he felt Sheba was originally a one-shot character, designed to be a female version of the dedicated and brooding Captain Apollo, and thus created a dramatic tension akin to Apollo meeting a mirror image of himself. Having achieved this with the character of [[Kara Thrace]], there was no need to create an analog of Sheba when ''Pegasus'' was introduced in the [[Re-imagined Series]].
== Notes ==
* Furthermore, the introduction of another child of a battlestar commander, commanding a Viper squadron, does seem a bit obvious, but Sheba does seem to have her own characteristics, even early on. For example, having Starbuck make a pass at Apollo's dopplegänger is humorous, but the rapid manner in which she dismisses the brash lieutenant has perhaps more to do with the strained relationship between Cain, Starbuck, Cassiopeia and Sheba. The Cain/Sheba relationship is very much unique in the series, and may hint at what writers may have hoped to do with {{TOS|Athena}}. 
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* From this point on the producers determine to keep Anne Lockhart's Sheba aboard ''Galactica'', and she rapidly assumes the place that Athena originally was designed to have in the program, while Athena herself is assigned the role of elementary school teacher. By the time "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]," Athena is no longer part of the show, and Sheba occupies the role of one of the two female leads in the series. 
* This is the last (and most visible) appearance of the [[Imperious Leader]].
** Interestingly enough, Serina, Cassiopeia and Sheba, who are the most successful female roles in the series, all appear to have been characters that were originally planned to be written out, while Athena, the only planned recurring character, was ultimately written out.
 
== Questions ==


* The [[electronic defense shields]] on ''Pegasus'' seem to be a new technology that was not introduced in prior episodes of the series. Is this an experimental technology integrated into ''Pegasus'' prior to the [[Battle of Molecay]]? If so, what other technologies does ''Pegasus'' have?
* This episode features the first (and only) use of shuttles for parachuting troops.
* Do ''Pegasus'' and [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] survive the explosion of the two [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]]?
* Does the [[Imperious Leader]] survive the assault on [[Gamoray]]?
* How many people from ''Pegasus'' become a part of the Fleet?
* How much does the assault on Gamoray hurt the Cylons and their interests in the [[Krillian Star System]]?
* How badly does Baltar's inability to destroy both battlestars prior to the assault on Gamoray hurt his position within the Cylon Empire?


== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
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* {{audio|Living Legend, Part II - Support Troops.mp3|''Starbuck comments on Cassiopeia and Sheba being involved in the strike mission:''}}
    and so on, and so on...
:'''Starbuck:''' With support troops like this, who needs Cylons?  
-->
 
'''Starbuck:''' With support troops like this, who needs Cyons?
* {{audio|The Living Legend, Part II - Uh Oh.mp3|''IL-series Cylons comment on the explosions at their base on Gamoray:''}}
:'''[[IL-series]] [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]]:''' "Uh oh."
 
== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[The Living Legend/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]


== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0000978/ Lloyd Bridges] ([[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]]) <br>
*[[imdb:nm0352069|Rod Haase]] as [[Tolen]]
[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Haase Rod Haase] ([[Tolan|Colonel Tolan]]) <br> [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Junero+Jennings Junero Jennings] (Pegasus Bridge Officer)
*[[Ted Hamaguchi]] as Helmsman
 
== Novelization ==
 
The Berkely novelization, considered a [[BW:SEPCON|separate continuity]] source, adds a lot of nuances and details on top of the story established in the two-parter. [[The_Living_Legend_(Book)|More here.]]
 
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