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| | Image = [[Image:Cora.jpg|250px]] | ||
| | | Title= The Long Patrol | ||
| | | Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the Original Series]] | ||
| | | Season= 1 | ||
| | | Episode= 5 | ||
| | | Guests= [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ted+Gehring Ted Gehring] as [[Croad]] <br> [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0565887/ Sean McClory] as [[Assault 9]] <br> [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0656826/ Cathy Paine] as [[CORA]] <br> [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Whitmore+Jr. James Whitmore Jr.] as [[Robber]] | ||
| | | Writer= [[Donald Bellisario]] | ||
| | | Story= | ||
| | | Director= [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0638527/ Christian I. Nyby II] | ||
| | | Production= | ||
| US | | Rating= | ||
| UK | | US Airdate= 15 October 1978 | ||
| | | UK Airdate= | ||
| | | DVD= 28 December 2004 | ||
| | | Population= | ||
| | | Prev= [[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]] | ||
| Next= [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part 1]] | |||
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== Overview == | |||
: ''After losing an | : ''After losing an experimental Viper to a smuggler, Starbuck is imprisoned in a "unique" environment.'' | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
* [[The Fleet (TOS)|The | * [[The Fleet (TOS)|The fleet]] is passing through asteroid dust, leaving their star system for the first time. Beyond the dust lies a whole new galaxy that no human in the fleet has seen before. | ||
* | * [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] inquires about who the volunteer is, and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] informs him that it is [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. | ||
* | * [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] is surprised that Starbuck volunteered, until Apollo explains that whoever volunteered to test the new recon [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] would move to the head of the [[yahren]]-long waiting list to the dining room of [[Rising Star (TOS)|the ''Rising Star'']]. | ||
* Athena tells Adama that she had been invited to dinner with Starbuck, but her duty assignment conflicts. Adama agrees to cover her shift along with Colonel Tigh. | * Athena tells Adama that she had been invited to dinner with Starbuck, but her duty assignment conflicts. Adama agrees to cover her shift along with Colonel Tigh. | ||
* Starbuck and [[Cassiopeia]] arrive on ''Rising Star''. Starbuck bribes the | * Starbuck and [[Cassiopeia]] arrive on the ''Rising Star''. Starbuck bribes the waiter for a private room (a luxury that usually is reserved 60 to 70 centares in advance). | ||
* Arriving in their private room, Starbuck bribes the | * Arriving in their private room, Starbuck bribes the waiter for some [[Ambrosa]]. According to the waiter it is as rare as [[Tylium]]. | ||
* Cassiopeia leaves the room, promising to return quickly. Starbuck lights up his signature [[fumarello]]. | * Cassiopeia leaves the room, promising to return quickly. Starbuck lights up his signature [[fumarello]]. | ||
* '' | * [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']]'s scanners detect possible life. Concentrating their scans confirms the presence of life. Adama orders Recon Viper One prepared. | ||
* Athena arrives in Starbuck's private dining room. Starbuck quickly bribes the waiter for yet another private room, citing a (fictional) sanitation ship spoiling the view. | * Athena arrives in Starbuck's private dining room. Starbuck quickly bribes the waiter for yet another private room, citing a (fictional) sanitation ship spoiling the view. | ||
* Athena raves about the [[mushies]], but complains about the lack of fresh protein. Starbuck leaps at a chance to remedy the situation, using it as an excuse to visit his other room. | * Athena raves about the [[mushies]], but complains about the lack of fresh protein. Starbuck leaps at a chance to remedy the situation, using it as an excuse to visit his other room. | ||
* Back in | * Back in Cassieopea's room, Starbuck claims that they are all out of mushies. Cassieopea claims that she doesn't mind, as the protein is just fine. | ||
* Starbuck is summoned back to ''Galactica'' over the intercom. He gives Cassiopeia one of his collar insignia as he leaves. He give Athena is other one for her goodbye. | |||
* Starbuck | * Starbuck settles up with the waiter for his dinner for three, costing him all his remaining [[cubit|cubits]]. The waiter admires Starbuck's daring, not in going on the mission, but in juggling the two young ladies. He claims that it is very "pre-war". | ||
* | * Cassieopea and Athena encounter each other as they exit, both holding Starbuck's insignia. They quickly realize what had happened. | ||
* Starbuck reports to | * Starbuck reports to Recon Viper One wearing civilian clothes. The disguise is designed to hide his status as a [[Colonial Warrior]] should he be forced to land. | ||
* Apollo informs Starbuck that the Recon Viper has double the range and speed of a normal Viper, and has also had a voice activated computer installed. | * Apollo informs Starbuck that the Recon Viper has double the range and speed of a normal Viper, and has also had a voice activated computer installed. | ||
* Starbuck is instructed to turn on his short-range marker beacon, but to otherwise avoid transmissions to prevent the Cylons from tracking him. Should he make Cylon contact, he is not to return to ''Galactica'' as that would give away the position of the | * Starbuck is instructed to turn on his short-range marker beacon, but to otherwise avoid transmissions to prevent the Cylons from tracking him. Should he make Cylon contact, he is not to return to ''Galactica'' as that would give away the position of the fleet. | ||
* Apollo explains that all the engine upgrades were made possible on the Recon Viper at the expense of the laser generators. The | * Apollo explains that all the engine upgrades were made possible on the Recon Viper at the expense of the laser generators. The Recon Viper is unarmed. | ||
* Starbuck takes the new craft through some high speed | * Starbuck takes the new craft through some high speed manuevers, and is impressed with the results. | ||
* Starbuck activates [[CORA]], commenting sarcastically that he'd like to see a computer do that. The computer puts the Recon Viper through a series of turns that forces Starbuck to ask to return to level flight. | * Starbuck activates [[CORA]], commenting sarcastically that he'd like to see a computer do that. The computer puts the Recon Viper through a series of turns that forces Starbuck to ask to return to level flight. | ||
* CORA introduces "herself, | * CORA introduces "herself", then begins to set up a scan. | ||
* CORA indicates that two sublight craft have been detected. The Recon Viper slows to sublight to investigate, and finds a [[Sixth- | * CORA indicates that two sublight craft have been detected. The Recon Viper slows to sublight to investigate, and finds a [[Sixth-millenium starfighter]] and shuttle. The shuttle is being chased by the fighter. | ||
* Starbuck assumes manual control and blows by the fighter with his turbo engaged, sending the fighter into a spin and allowing the shuttle to escape. Starbuck then pursues the shuttle, while the fighter returns to [[Proteus]]. | * Starbuck assumes manual control, and blows by the fighter with his turbo engaged, sending the fighter into a spin and allowing the shuttle to escape. Starbuck then pursues the shuttle, while the fighter returns to [[Proteus]]. | ||
* When Starbuck investigates the shuttle, the pilot attempts to sneak up and club him. Caught in the act, the pilot claims he was afraid that Starbuck was the pirate that had been shooting at him. The pilot claims to be a shuttle pilot transporting a load of [[agro]] parts. | * When Starbuck investigates the shuttle, the pilot attempts to sneak up and club him. Caught in the act, the pilot claims he was afraid that Starbuck was the pirate that had been shooting at him. The pilot claims to be a shuttle pilot transporting a load of [[agro]] parts. | ||
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* Starbuck starts asking questions about the capabilities of the pirates, when the shuttle pilot gets the drop on him and knocks him out using the Ambrosa bottle. | * Starbuck starts asking questions about the capabilities of the pirates, when the shuttle pilot gets the drop on him and knocks him out using the Ambrosa bottle. | ||
* The shuttle pilot steals the Recon Viper. CORA asks him to identify himself, but the pilot has her fly him to another asteroid | * The shuttle pilot steals the Recon Viper. CORA asks him to identify himself, but the pilot has her fly him to another asteroid and make a transmission. | ||
* ''Galactica'' detects the transmission, but finds that it is encoded in an unknown format. The crew is concerned about the unauthorized, as well as the use of an unknown code. | * ''Galactica'' detects the transmission, but finds that it is encoded in an unknown format. The crew is concerned about the unauthorized, as well as the use of an unknown code. | ||
* Aboard his [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]], | * Aboard his [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]], [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is informed of the detection of a signal in an unknown code. Baltar orders the launch of [[Cylon Raider|raiders]] to investigate. | ||
* Apollo and Boomer are ordered to seek out and destroy Recon Viper One, in order to stop the transmissions. They are not allowed to attempt to contact the Recon Viper, as it would quickly | * Apollo and Boomer are ordered to seek out and destroy Recon Viper One, in order to stop the transmissions. They are not allowed to attempt to contact the Recon Viper, as it would quickly outmanuever them if it is hostile. | ||
* Starbuck awakens to discover his Viper gone. He launches the shuttle, only to be shot at by the sixth | * Starbuck awakens to discover his Viper gone. He launches the shuttle, only to be shot at by the sixth millenium fighter. Starbuck claims that there is a case of mistaken identity. The [[Croad|fighter pilot]] orders Starbuck to follow him. | ||
* Starbuck is greeted on the ground by armed guards led by Croad. His attempts at talking himself out of the situation fail miserably. | * Starbuck is greeted on the ground by armed guards led by Croad. His attempts at talking himself out of the situation fail miserably. | ||
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* Assault 9 explains that the Original Sinners are their ancestors, the ones who were first sentenced to Proteus. | * Assault 9 explains that the Original Sinners are their ancestors, the ones who were first sentenced to Proteus. | ||
* The prisoners are curious for news about the war between the [[The Twelve Colonies | * The prisoners are curious for news about the war between the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|colonies]] and the [[The Alliance|alliance]]. The prisoners believe that the ambrosa they make is supplied to the Colonial Warriors. | ||
* Athena summons Cassiopeia to the bridge to inform her that Starbuck is no longer in control of the Recon Viper, and may be lost or dead. | * Athena summons Cassiopeia to the bridge to inform her that Starbuck is no longer in control of the Recon Viper, and may be lost or dead. | ||
* The long range transmission is detected again, and Cassiopeia recognizes it as an | * The long range transmission is detected again, and Cassiopeia recognizes it as an Aerian Merchant Code. | ||
* They decipher the code, and recognize it as a request for the coordinates to [[The Twelve Colonies | * They decipher the code, and recognize it as a request for the coordinates to [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Aeries]]. Adama countermands the attack orders to the Vipers. Adama reasons that the pilot of the Recon Viper must be a human that doesn't realize that Aeries is in [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] hands. He orders Apollo and Boomer to investigate further. | ||
* Apollo and Boomer find the Recon Viper unmanned. A lot of equipment appears to have been stripped out of it, likely to make room for cargo. | * Apollo and Boomer find the Recon Viper unmanned. A lot of equipment appears to have been stripped out of it, likely to make room for cargo. | ||
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* The Viper thief is able to get the drop on Apollo, but when Boomer reports that he has found a woman and a girl, he surrenders to Apollo asking that they not hurt his wife and child. | * The Viper thief is able to get the drop on Apollo, but when Boomer reports that he has found a woman and a girl, he surrenders to Apollo asking that they not hurt his wife and child. | ||
* [[Robber]] reveals that his Original Sinner was an Aerian robber, and the Aerian merchant code has been passed down the | * [[Robber]] reveals that his Original Sinner was an Aerian robber, and the Aerian merchant code has been passed down the descendents. The [[Proteus enforcers]] are likewise descendents of the orginal enforcers, and are as trapped as the prisoners. | ||
* Robber and his [[Slayer|wife]] reveal that he stole Starbuck's Viper because he needed a craft capable of reaching Aeries, for the sake of his | * Robber and his [[Slayer|wife]] reveal that he stole Starbuck's Viper because he needed a craft capable of reaching Aeries, for the sake of his daugher [[Tanya]]. | ||
* ''Galactica'' picks up three Cylon | * ''Galactica'' picks up three Cylon raiders on its sensors. The Cylons appear to be homing in on the location of the Recon Viper, and have not detected the fleet. Adama orders the fleet to change course in order to avoid the Cylons, even though that may strand the patrol. | ||
* Adama comforts | * Adama comforts [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], who misses his father, by telling him stories of [[Earth]]. | ||
* Starbuck is given the prison designation of [[Bootlegger 137]]. An enforcer tries to make Starbuck follow orders, causing Starbuck to break a bottle and dive at his cell bars. | * Starbuck is given the prison designation of [[Bootlegger 137]]. An enforcer tries to make Starbuck follow orders, causing Starbuck to break a bottle and dive at his cell bars. | ||
* Starbuck is surprised when he discovers that his cell is unlocked. The prisoners and the enforcers tell him to close the door, but when pressed | * Starbuck is surprised when he discovers that his cell is unlocked. The prisoners and the enforcers tell him to close the door, but when pressed the enforcer retreats. | ||
* Assault 9 reveals that the locks haven't worked in generations. The prisoners choose to stay in their cells because they are prisoners, like all their ancestors before them. They are content to contribute their part of the war effort by making Ambrosa for the Colonial Warriors. | * Assault 9 reveals that the locks haven't worked in generations. The prisoners choose to stay in their cells because they are prisoners, like all their ancestors before them. They are content to contribute their part of the war effort by making Ambrosa for the Colonial Warriors. | ||
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* Three Vipers fly in towards Proteus. Croad claims that they are Cylons, and that Starbuck is a Cylon spy. Starbuck retorts that they are actually Colonial Vipers. | * Three Vipers fly in towards Proteus. Croad claims that they are Cylons, and that Starbuck is a Cylon spy. Starbuck retorts that they are actually Colonial Vipers. | ||
* Boomer and Apollo are | * Boomer and Apollo are apalled that all Starbuck can talk about when they arrive is the Ambrosa. They reveal that ''Galactica'' has altered course, and they cannot locate her. | ||
* The Cylon raiders were picked up by on the scanners of the Vipers. Croad leads a cheer of "Death to the Cylons" as the prisoners head back into the safety of the prison to wait out the fight. Starbuck, Apollo, and Boomer take off in their Vipers to face the raiders. | * The Cylon raiders were picked up by on the scanners of the Vipers. Croad leads a cheer of "Death to the Cylons" as the prisoners head back into the safety of the prison to wait out the fight. Starbuck, Apollo, and Boomer take off in their Vipers to face the raiders. | ||
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* After the Cylons split up, Starbuck instructs CORA to get ready to execute a maximum-G climb. CORA protests that he'll black out, but Starbuck points out that she will not. | * After the Cylons split up, Starbuck instructs CORA to get ready to execute a maximum-G climb. CORA protests that he'll black out, but Starbuck points out that she will not. | ||
* Starbuck initiates the | * Starbuck initiates the manuever, leaving the Cylon that followed to crash into the ground. Boomer and Apollo dispatch the other two raiders, and Starbuck recovers from the blackout. | ||
* CORA reveals that the | * CORA reveals that the raider that had chased them crashed into a building containing highly volatile fluids. Starbuck is distraught, as that is his fortune in Ambrosa burning up. | ||
* ''Galactica'' picks up incoming craft on the sensors. The marker beacon reveals that it is the patrol (as well as a shuttle). | * ''Galactica'' picks up incoming craft on the sensors. The marker beacon reveals that it is the patrol (as well as a shuttle). | ||
* Adama hosts a dinner on ''Rising Star'' welcoming back the patrol and the new members of the | * Adama hosts a dinner on the ''Rising Star'' welcoming back the patrol and the new members of the fleet (Robber, and his wife and daughter). | ||
* Boxey gives his father a map he drew. Starbuck corrects the map, saying that the blue planet is out of orbit. When questioned on where he had seen it before, Starbuck recalls that he saw the same map on the wall in his cell. | * Boxey gives his father a map he drew. Starbuck corrects the map, saying that the blue planet is out of orbit. When questioned on where he had seen it before, Starbuck recalls that he saw the same map on the wall in his cell. | ||
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* Adama reveals that the solar system Boxey drew was based on ancient legends he had learned about the solar system that contains Earth. | * Adama reveals that the solar system Boxey drew was based on ancient legends he had learned about the solar system that contains Earth. | ||
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