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== Overview == | |||
: ''Zoe-A finds Tamara-A, | : ''[[Zoe-A]] finds [[Tamara-A]], bringing them both to new insights. [[Daniel Graystone]] learns that ousting [[Tomas Vergis]] will not be enough to satisfy his [[Ha'la'tha]] partners. [[Lacy Rand]] is imprisoned by [[Clarice Willow]], who is herself being spied upon by [[Amanda Graystone]].'' | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
=== Teaser === | === Teaser === | ||
=== Act 1 === | === Act 1 === | ||
=== Act 2 === | === Act 2 === | ||
=== Act 3 === | === Act 3 === | ||
=== Act 4 === | === Act 4 === | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* There is a [[Messenger]] Zoe who appeared to original Zoe and now appears to Zoe-A. She appeared in the form of Zoe's teenage self even before Zoe was that old. | * There is a [[Messenger]] Zoe who appeared to original Zoe and now appears to Zoe-A. She appeared in the form of Zoe's teenage self even before Zoe was that old. | ||
* Zoe credits Messenger Zoe with saving her from the fire that burned down the Graystones' old home. This is reminiscent of Messenger Six saving [[Gaius Baltar]] from the burning [[Raptor 1]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]"). On that occasion, Messenger Six appeared in place of | * Zoe credits Messenger Zoe with saving her from the fire that burned down the Graystones' old home. This is reminiscent of Messenger Six saving [[Gaius Baltar]] from the burning [[Raptor 1]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]"). On that occasion, Messenger Six appeared in place of [[Crashdown]], an ability which Messenger Zoe demonstrates during Zoe-A's fight in New Cap City by appearing in place of the people fighting her. | ||
* This is the first time that a Messenger is shown to be actively promoting the creation of artificial sentience, through encouragement to design the new life that would become Zoe-A. Until this point, Messengers had been seen taking an interest only in guiding and protecting Cylons and humans through problems that arise out of the conflict between them. | * This is the first time that a Messenger is shown to be actively promoting the creation of artificial sentience, through encouragement to design the new life that would become Zoe-A. Until this point, Messengers had been seen taking an interest only in guiding and protecting Cylons and humans through problems that arise out of the conflict between them. | ||
* Sister Clarice is correct in believing that Zoe was divinely inspired, or at least inspired by the agent of the closest thing to a [[God (RDM)|god]] known to exist in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''/''Caprica'' universe. | * Sister Clarice is correct in believing that Zoe was divinely inspired, or at least inspired by the agent of the closest thing to a [[God (RDM)|god]] known to exist in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica''/''Caprica'' universe. | ||
* Nestor survived the bombing of Clarice's car, as stated by an article in [[The Caprican]] months before this episode aired<ref>[http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/news/sister-clarisse-willow-target-of-bomb-plot.php Sister Clarice Willow, Target of Bomb Plot]</ref>. | * Nestor survived the bombing of Clarice's car, as stated by an article in [[The Caprican]] months before this episode aired<ref>[http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/news/sister-clarisse-willow-target-of-bomb-plot.php Sister Clarice Willow, Target of Bomb Plot]</ref>. | ||
* Young Zoe has black hair like teenage Zoe, making it more likely that this is her natural color. A natural brunette would almost never have a blonde and a redhead for parents. Interestingly, [[Alessandra | * Young Zoe has black hair like teenage Zoe, making it more likely that this is her natural color. A natural brunette would almost never have a blonde and a redhead for parents. Interestingly, [[Alessandra Toressani]] is a natural blonde. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
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* Does Vergis commit suicide because he does not believe that he and Daniel have a good chance of defeating the Ha'la'tha or because he would rather die than join forces with Daniel? | * Does Vergis commit suicide because he does not believe that he and Daniel have a good chance of defeating the Ha'la'tha or because he would rather die than join forces with Daniel? | ||
* Will the general populace ever discover the true perpetrator of the [[Maglev]] bombing, or at least Zoe's lack of involvement? | * Will the general populace ever discover the true perpetrator of the [[Maglev]] bombing, or at least Zoe's lack of involvement? | ||
* If Lacy does go to Gemenon, what will she do there? | * If Lacy does go to Gemenon, what will she do there? [[Blowback|Answer]] Will she ever return to Caprica? | ||
* Is Messenger Zoe akin to [[Messenger Six]], [[Messenger Baltar]], and [[Messenger Leoben]]? If not, how does she differ? | * Is Messenger Zoe akin to [[Messenger Six]], [[Messenger Baltar]], and [[Messenger Leoben]]? If not, how does she differ? | ||
* Is Messenger Zoe the same individual as one of these Messengers, but in another form? | * Is Messenger Zoe the same individual as one of these Messengers, but in another form? | ||
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* Why is Messenger Zoe encouraging the development of the [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylons]]? | * Why is Messenger Zoe encouraging the development of the [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylons]]? | ||
* How did Messenger Zoe save Zoe from the fire in her old home? | * How did Messenger Zoe save Zoe from the fire in her old home? | ||
* Did the Messengers involve themselves in the development of artificial sentience at other times in history, on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] or on | * Did the Messengers involve themselves in the development of artificial sentience at other times in history, on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] or on [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]]? | ||
* What led to original Zoe's personality change, from the happy optimist she was when she first created Zoe-A to the comparatively dour and hostile young woman whom she and Zoe-A became soon thereafter? | * What led to original Zoe's personality change, from the happy optimist she was when she first created Zoe-A to the comparatively dour and hostile young woman whom she and Zoe-A became soon thereafter? | ||
* Did Zoe tell Clarice about Messenger Zoe? If so, is that related to Clarice's belief that Amanda's visions of her brother Darius were significant? | * Did Zoe tell Clarice about Messenger Zoe? If so, is that related to Clarice's belief that Amanda's visions of her brother Darius were significant? | ||
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== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
*The original idea was for [[Tricia Helfer]] to appear in this episode as | *The original idea was for [[Tricia Helfer]] to appear in this episode as Messenger Six, but her shooting schedule disallowed it and Messenger Zoe was shown instead<ref>[http://www.capricatimes.com/the-caprica-times-exclusive-interview-kevin-murphy ''The Caprica Times'' Exclusive Interview: Kevin Murphy]</ref>. | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
* ''Tomas Vergis translates from Tauron, explaining his reason for wanting Daniel Graystone to kill him:'' | * ''Tomas Vergis translates from Tauron, explaining his reason for wanting Daniel Graystone to kill him:'' | ||
: '''Vergis:''' "Control your return to the soil," meaning plan your death. I am Tauron. It is important to me to die at the moment and time of my choosing. I choose here, now, at the hands of my enemy. | : '''Vergis:''' "Control your return to the soil," meaning plan your death. I am Tauron. It is important to me to die at the moment and time of my choosing. I choose here, now, at the hands of my enemy. | ||
== Guest Stars == | == Guest Stars == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Tim Hunter]] | [[Category:Episodes directed by Tim Hunter]] | ||
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