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{{Episode Data | {{Episode Data | ||
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| writer= [[Mark Verheiden]] | | writer= [[Mark Verheiden]] <ref name="verhblog">{{cite_web|url=http://verheiden.blogspot.com/2008/04/battlestar-galactica-episode-415.html|title=Mark Verheiden's blog: Battlestar Galactica - Episode 415!|}}</ref> | ||
| story= | | story= | ||
| director= [[John Dahl]] | | director= [[John Dahl]] <ref name="verhblog"/> | ||
| production=415 | | production=415 | ||
| rating= | | rating= | ||
| US airdate=January 30, 2009 <ref>http://tv.ign.com/articles/920/920164p1.html</ref> | | US airdate=January 30, 2009 <ref>http://tv.ign.com/articles/920/920164p1.html</ref> | ||
| CAN airdate=January 30, 2009 | | CAN airdate=January 30, 2009 | ||
| UK airdate=February 3, 2009 | | UK airdate=February 3, 2009 | ||
| dvd= | | dvd= | ||
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| prev=[[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]] | | prev=[[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]] | ||
| next=[[Blood on the Scales]] | | next=[[Blood on the Scales]] | ||
| forumthread=2490 | | forumthread=2490 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
''The opposition to the alliance with the rebel Cylons reaches its zenith, [[Felix Gaeta]] leads a mutiny aboard Galactica and frees [[Tom Zarek]] from prison.'' | |||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
===Teaser=== | ===Teaser=== | ||
* In Admiral [[William Adama|Adama's]] quarters, the admiral offers the entering [[Saul Tigh]] a cup of algae-ground coffee | * In Admiral [[William Adama|Adama's]] quarters, the admiral offers the entering [[Saul Tigh]] a cup of algae-ground coffee. Tigh's report regarding civilian captains refusing to allow the rebel [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] to refit their [[FTL|jump]] drives for longer range. | ||
* As Tigh continues his report, [[Laura Roslin]] enters from the bathroom, dressed only in a bathrobe and carrying a book she was reading. Her smile seems to indicate her enjoyment of Tigh's mild shock at her candid appearance and its implications. | |||
* As Tigh continues his report, [[Laura Roslin]] enters from the | * Gathering his composure, Tigh continues. The [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet's]] morale toward all Cylons ([[Final Five|Tigh included]]) would make it challenging for Tigh to pursue work to making progress to solve the problem. Adama agrees. | ||
* Gathering his composure, Tigh continues. The [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet's]] | |||
* [[Felix Gaeta]] arrives at [[Tom Zarek]]'s cell in the [[brig]], accompanied by several [[marines]] and other crew. A crewman informs Gaeta that [[Narcho]] and Private Paley have secured a [[small arms locker]]. | * [[Felix Gaeta]] arrives at [[Tom Zarek]]'s cell in the [[brig]], accompanied by several [[marines]] and other crew. A crewman informs Gaeta that [[Narcho]] and Private Paley have secured a [[small arms locker]]. | ||
* Gaeta and Zarek talk about how to keep the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] from reacting badly to their plans, particularly [[Lee Adama]]. Gaeta advises Zarek to | * Gaeta and Zarek talk about how to keep the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] from reacting badly to their plans, particularly [[Lee Adama]]. Gaeta advises Zarek to charm Representative Adama as he has before. | ||
* In the admiral's quarters, Roslin | * In the admiral's quarters, Roslin talks the issues of the Fleet [[A Disquiet Follows My Soul|for the first time in days]]. When she believes that the Cylon alliance and amnesty is not working, and that Lee Adama's work may not work, Adama agrees. Then Roslin tries to stop talking about the Fleet problems, barely, as the two say goodbye with humorous small talk about having dinner ready for Adama when he returns from his shift. | ||
* Gaeta's team escorts Zarek to the [[hangar deck]]. When [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] sees | * Gaeta's team escorts Zarek to the [[hangar deck]]. When [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] sees the group, she yells out, falsifying a serious [[Raptor]] fuel leak, causing most of the deck's occupants to clear out--all except for [[Jeanne]], who hides back in the upper gangway above the deck. | ||
* As Racetrack tells Gaeta that she's disabled the Raptor's transponder, Deck Chief [[Peter Laird]] steps in, questioning the authorization of flying a Raptor away. When Laird is not dissuaded from calling [[CIC]] to verify the ship's use, Zarek quietly picks up a wrench and strikes Laird on the skull, killing him. Jeanne runs off from the gangway, having witnessed the murder. | |||
* As Racetrack tells Gaeta that she's disabled the Raptor's transponder, Deck Chief [[Peter Laird]] steps in, questioning the authorization | * When Gaeta reacts in shock to Zarek, the Vice President tells Gaeta not to hold on to some "operatic ideal" on how his "revolution" must be handled; any hesitation could jeapardize their plans. | ||
* When Gaeta reacts in shock to Zarek | |||
===Act 1=== | ===Act 1=== | ||
* In [[CIC]], [[Hoshi]] notes a ship launch that he can't authenticate in the flight log--and [[DRADIS]] does not show any [[IFF|transponder ID]]. Gaeta, taking his place at his station, stalls Hoshi, advising him to look at other logs from the flight deck. | * In [[CIC]], [[Hoshi]] notes a ship launch that he can't authenticate in the flight log--and [[DRADIS]] does not show any [[IFF|transponder ID]]. Gaeta, taking his place at his station, stalls Hoshi, advising him to look at other logs from the flight deck. | ||
* When Tigh tells Adama quietly that he has had [[ | * When Tigh tells Adama quietly that he has had had [[Nowart]] gather marines for further action to compel other civliian ships to comply, Adama warns that doing the same thing as was done with the ''[[Hitei Kan]]'' a few days prior would likely destroy the likelihood of anyone in the Fleet supporting the fragile Cylon alliance. | ||
* Hoshi continues to try to verify the flying contact as Gaeta tries to stall. | * Hoshi continues to try to verify the flying contact as Gaeta tries to stall. | ||
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* As Adama hands Private [[Jaffee]] a log to file, Hoshi reports of a fire near the ship's [[wireless]] antenna array. As Adama gives orders for damage control teams to handle the issue, Gaeta warns that the "fire" might not be an accident. Adama agrees and orders [[marines]] to accompany the DC teams. | * As Adama hands Private [[Jaffee]] a log to file, Hoshi reports of a fire near the ship's [[wireless]] antenna array. As Adama gives orders for damage control teams to handle the issue, Gaeta warns that the "fire" might not be an accident. Adama agrees and orders [[marines]] to accompany the DC teams. | ||
* In another officer's quarters, [[Kara Thrace]] | * In another officer's quarters, [[Kara Thrace]] jokes with [[Brendan Costanza]] and his new [[Nicholas Tyrol|fatherhood]], commenting how her decision of his pilot nickname of "Hotdog" was an apt one. Constanza angrily replies that Thrace has "[[frak]]ked half the Fleet" and has nothing to show for her similar indiscretions. Thrace throws her bowl of food as Constanza leaves. | ||
* A split second later evacuation alarms ring out. When Thrace steps out to ask Narcho why he, a pilot, is handling damage control, Narcho nastily spurns her senior rank: "Nobody even knows [[The Destiny|what you are]] anymore." | * A split second later evacuation alarms ring out. When Thrace steps out to ask Narcho why he, a pilot, is handling damage control, Narcho nastily spurns her senior rank: "Nobody even knows [[The Destiny|what you are]] anymore." | ||
* When Thrace sees a mix of marines and other civilians heading in the opposite direction, she follows them on gut reaction. | * When Thrace sees a mix of marines and other civilians heading in the opposite direction, she follows them on gut reaction. | ||
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* On ''Colonial One'', Lee Adama also tries to call his father regarding Zarek's release, but Gaeta blocks Adama's attempt to reach the admiral by claiming that the admiral is busy. Gaeta also feigns ignorance about Zarek's release. | * On ''Colonial One'', Lee Adama also tries to call his father regarding Zarek's release, but Gaeta blocks Adama's attempt to reach the admiral by claiming that the admiral is busy. Gaeta also feigns ignorance about Zarek's release. | ||
* Zarek steps in, telling Lee that the admiral released him because Zarek would | * Zarek steps in, telling Lee that the admiral released him because Zarek would only be a threat if Adama didn't recognize civilian authority. Adama believes otherwise, and leaves for ''Galactica''. | ||
* Gaeta fakes a shipwide communications failure, including backup systems. | * Gaeta fakes a shipwide communications failure, including backup systems. | ||
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* As Adama runs out, Thrace follows, warning the rest, "Follow me. Please," so she could have a better excuse to shoot them as well. | * As Adama runs out, Thrace follows, warning the rest, "Follow me. Please," so she could have a better excuse to shoot them as well. | ||
* As | * As [[Sharon Agathon]] feeds her [[Hera Agathon|daughter]], [[Karl Agathon]] gets his uniform on and warns Sharon to get Hera to daycare. | ||
* Just then, the hatchway on their quarters is being jostled. Someone is trying to get in, and soon succeeds: an angry mob, led by [[Gage]] | * Just then, the hatchway on their quarters is being jostled. Someone is trying to get in, and soon succeeds: an angry mob, led by [[Gage]] a former ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' crewman who remembers Agathon's role in the accidental death of [[Alistair Thorne]]. | ||
* Gage gloats that he plans on raping Sharon Agathon later as marines beat Helo into unconsciousness. | * Gage gloats that he plans on raping Sharon Agathon later as marines beat Helo into unconsciousness. | ||
===Act 2=== | ===Act 2=== | ||
* Thrace and Lee Adama seal themselves in a dry storage locker, reviewing what's happened. "Semper frakkin' fi," Thrace hisses after checking a phone, discovering it dead. Adama is astonished how people he's trusted have turned mutinous. He realizes the hangar deck was only the beachhead to a ship-wide takeover of the ship. | * Thrace and Lee Adama seal themselves in a dry storage locker, reviewing what's happened. "Semper frakkin' fi," Thrace hisses after checking a phone, discovering it dead. Adama is astonished how people he's trusted have turned mutinous. He realizes the hangar deck was only the beachhead to a ship-wide takeover of the ship. Thrace passionately kisses Lee and tells him she hasn't felt this alive in weeks. They leave to work out what to do, gather people who will help. They try to make their way to [[CIC]], passing by allied crewmen as well as avoiding marine teams taking out resistance against Gaeta's men. | ||
* CIC is in confusion as Gaeta continues to throw false report after report, keeping Tigh and the admiral off-base. | * CIC is in confusion as Gaeta continues to throw false report after report, keeping Tigh and the admiral off-base. | ||
* The Agathons are thrown in the Cylon brig along with [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Samuel Anders]]. Caprica-Six warns that this is a start to eradicating the Cylons, especially their children. Athena reassures her that they'll be kept alive for now as bargaining chips | |||
* As | * The Agathons are thrown in the Cylon brig along with [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Samuel Anders]]. Caprica-Six warns that this is a start to eradicating the Cylons, especially their children. Athena reassures her that they'll be kept alive for now as bargaining chips. | ||
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* As Jaffe returns to report that the array's damage was faked, Gaeta activates his takeover, ordering marines to enter and arrest Adama. One marine is too trigger-happy and tries to shoot the admiral, but Jaffe protects Adama with his body--and his life. Several of Adama's marines are also gunned down. | |||
* Adama accuses Gaeta of betraying his oath and uniform, while Gaeta retorts that the | * Adama orders his group to stand down as Gaeta charges him with treason. | ||
* Adama accuses Gaeta of betraying his oath and uniform, while Gaeta retorts that the Admiral has done that himself by allying with the Cylons. | |||
* Adama angrily warns that, unlike in times past, there will be no forgiveness or amnesty for this takeover. | * Adama angrily warns that, unlike in times past, there will be no forgiveness or amnesty for this takeover. | ||
* Gaeta orders the marines to arrest Adama | * Gaeta orders the marines to arrest Adama and Tigh and to place them in a holding cell. | ||
===Act 3=== | ===Act 3=== | ||
* Kara Thrace and Lee Adama make it to the admiral's quarters, finding Laura Roslin there, telling | * Kara Thrace and Lee Adama make it to the admiral's quarters, finding Laura Roslin there, telling them of the uprising, the communications blackout and that Zarek is in control on ''Colonial One.'' | ||
* Roslin has had enough; she puts on her coat and leads them all out, | * Roslin has had enough; she puts on her coat and leads them all out, knocking of one way to get a message out over wireless. | ||
* Gaeta, now commanding CIC, orders [[Redwing]] and his marine team to secure the engine room. Specialist Gage now sits in Gaeta's old station. | * Gaeta, now commanding CIC, orders [[Redwing]] and his marine team to secure the engine room. Specialist Gage now sits in Gaeta's old station. | ||
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* As Roslin, Thrace and Lee Adama arrive, Tyrol briefs them. Using secured wireless handhelds, Tyrol has learned that the admiral is in custody. He tells him that he's in control of an airlock that could be used to get Adama off the ship. When Lee asks why Tyrol is doing this, Tyrol tells him that the "[[The Old Man|old man]]" deserves a better fate. | * As Roslin, Thrace and Lee Adama arrive, Tyrol briefs them. Using secured wireless handhelds, Tyrol has learned that the admiral is in custody. He tells him that he's in control of an airlock that could be used to get Adama off the ship. When Lee asks why Tyrol is doing this, Tyrol tells him that the "[[The Old Man|old man]]" deserves a better fate. | ||
* Tigh and Adama begin speaking to their two marine escorts | * Tigh and Adama begin speaking to their two marine escorts. Nowart and Maldonaldo. Tigh and Adama manage to turn the tables, Adama shooting Maldonado and taking Nowart hostage. | ||
* Roslin and Baltar talk. She knows that Baltar's pirate wireless transmitter that he's used to communicate to his followers throughout the Fleet could be used to warn others in the Fleet as well. | * Roslin and Baltar talk. She knows that Baltar's pirate wireless transmitter that he's used to communicate to his followers throughout the Fleet could be used to warn others in the Fleet as well. | ||
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* In the secondary storage airlock, Roslin and Baltar talk about Gaeta and his duplicitous nature. | * In the secondary storage airlock, Roslin and Baltar talk about Gaeta and his duplicitous nature. | ||
* As Adama and team make their way there, Baltar | * As Adama and team make their way there, Baltar takes a moment to try to get Gaeta to stop his takeover. He reminds him of their failings on [[New Caprica]], suggesting that Gaeta was complicit with the Cylon occupation. Gaeta closes the channel. | ||
* A Raptor is heading towards ''Galactica'' from the [[ | * A Raptor is heading towards ''Galactica'' from the Cylon [[Basestar (RDM)|baseship]], but Gaeta realizes the craft isn't heading for the hangar deck. | ||
* The Raptor docks in the bay, piloted by an [[Number Eight|Eight]]. Roslin and Adama greet each other and kiss, causing Lee and Thrace to look at each other in surprise. Tyrol's men get word of marines heading their way. | * The Raptor docks in the bay, piloted by an [[Number Eight|Eight]]. Roslin and Adama greet each other and kiss, causing Lee and Thrace to look at each other in surprise. Tyrol's men get word of marines heading their way. | ||
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* Gaeta orders the [[CAP]] to intercept and destroy the escaping Raptor as the episode ends. | * Gaeta orders the [[CAP]] to intercept and destroy the escaping Raptor as the episode ends. | ||
* The marines, led by [[Aaron Kelly]], use welding torches to cut through the airlock locks and open the door slightly. Adama | * The marines, led by [[Aaron Kelly]], use welding torches to cut through the airlock locks and open the door slightly. Adama returns fire. "It's been an honor to serve with you, my friend," Adama tells Tigh, as marines throw a flash grenade through the doors. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
* | * The episode's title has been confirmed as "The Oath" by writer Mark Verheiden <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://verheiden.blogspot.com/2008/09/battlestar-galactica-cruise-book.html|title=Battlestar Galactica - Cruise Book!|date=17 September 2008|accessdate=17 September 2008|last=Verheiden|first=Mark|format=|language=}}</ref>. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
*Quite a few people have sided with Zarek and Gaeta. These include pilots | *Quite a few people have sided with Zarek and Gaeta. These include pilots Narcho, Racetrack, Skulls, Redwing and Diana Seelix, marines Maldonaldo and Nowart, specialists Vireem and Gage, Lieutenant Aaron Kelly, and civilian Charlie Connor. In this episode, Maldonaldo is killed by Adama, Skulls is shot and wounded by Kara Thrace, and Nowart is captured and later released by Adama. | ||
*The Adama/Roslin loyalists include | *The Adama/Roslin loyalists include Saul Tigh, Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, Galen Tyrol, Helo, Athena, and Hoshi. Gaius Baltar has also sided with Roslin out of self-preservation. By the end of the episode, the only known characters on ''Galactica'' capable of retaking the ship are Lee Adama, Kara Thrace, and Galen Tyrol. Roslin and Baltar have fled ''Galactica'', Admiral Adama and Saul Tigh are cornered, and Helo, Athena and Hoshi were captured before they even knew what was happening. | ||
*The mutiny seems to have revitalized Kara Thrace and Laura Roslin. Thrace is the first one to organize any form of resistance against the mutineers. Roslin has openly addressed the Fleet for the first time since the discovery of Earth. | *The mutiny seems to have revitalized Kara Thrace and Laura Roslin. Thrace is the first one to organize any form of resistance against the mutineers. Roslin has openly addressed the Fleet for the first time since the discovery of Earth. | ||
*The mutiny has given Kara Thrace a | *The mutiny has given Kara Thrace a purpose in life as well as an outlet to channel her inner demons. She throws herself into battle without hesitation or regard for her own safety. She has also become much colder as evidenced by her attempts to gun down an unarmed Nowart. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
*What will happen to Adama and Tigh? | *What will happen to Adama and Tigh? | ||
*Where are Kara Thrace, Lee Adama, and Galen Tyrol heading off to? | *Where are Kara Thrace, Lee Adama, and Galen Tyrol heading off to? | ||
*How much impact has Roslin's speech had on the Fleet? | *How much impact has Roslin's speech had on the Fleet? | ||
*Will Zarek get the rest of the Fleet to fall in line? | *Will Zarek get the rest of the Fleet to fall in line? | ||
*Just how far is Gaeta willing to go to rid the Fleet of the Cylons? | *Just how far is Gaeta willing to go to rid the Fleet of the Cylons? | ||
*How will the rebel Cylons react to the uprising? | *How will the rebel Cylons react to the uprising? | ||
*Will Roslin enlist the aid of the rebel Cylons to bring down Zarek? | *Will Roslin enlist the aid of the rebel Cylons to bring down Zarek? | ||
*Where do other crew members such as Hot Dog and Doc Cottle stand? | *Where do other crew members such as Hot Dog and Doc Cottle stand? | ||
*Were Gaeta's men actually planning to execute Lee Adama? | *Were Gaeta's men actually planning to execute Lee Adama? | ||
*What are Racetrack and Skulls' personal motivations for joining Gaeta? | *What are Racetrack and Skulls' personal motivations for joining Gaeta? | ||
*How much of ''Galactica'' has Gaeta taken control of? | |||
*Where did Nowart flee to? | *Where did Nowart flee to? | ||
*Will any of the mutineers switch sides? What about the loyalists? | *Will any of the mutineers switch sides? What about the loyalists? | ||
*What other loyalists besides Lee Adama and Kara Thrace remain at large on ''Galactica''? | *What other loyalists besides Lee Adama and Kara Thrace remain at large on ''Galactica''? | ||
*Will Skulls survive his injuries | *Will Skulls survive his injuries? | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
== Guest Stars == | == Guest Stars == | ||
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* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | * [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | ||
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Lieutenant [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]] | * [[Colin Lawrence]] as Lieutenant [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]] | ||
* [[Jennifer Halley]] as Ensign [[Diana Seelix|Diana " | * [[Jennifer Halley]] as Ensign [[Diana Seelix|Diana "Harball" Seelix]] | ||
* [[Ty Olsson]] as | * [[Ty Olsson]] as Lieutenant [[Aaron Kelly]] | ||
* [[Vincent Gale]] as Chief [[Peter Laird]] | * [[Vincent Gale]] as Chief [[Peter Laird]] | ||
* [[Colin Corrigan]] as Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]] | * [[Colin Corrigan]] as Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]] | ||
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* [[Marilyn Norry]] as [[Reza Chronides]] | * [[Marilyn Norry]] as [[Reza Chronides]] | ||
* [[Judith Maxie]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Picon Delegate|Picon Delegate]] | * [[Judith Maxie]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Picon Delegate|Picon Delegate]] | ||
* [[Iris Paluly]] as | * [[Iris Paluly]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Tauron Delegate|Tauron Delegate]] (credited as "Speaking Delegate #2) | ||
* [[Veena Sood]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Quorum Delegate|Quorum Delegate]] | * [[Veena Sood]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Quorum Delegate|Quorum Delegate]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Episode list (RDM season 4)}} | {{Episode list (RDM season 4)}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Mark Verheiden]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Mark Verheiden]] | ||
[[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:RDM]] | ||