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== Overview == | |||
: ''As | : ''As [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots go missing, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Sheba]] come across a [[Iblis|lone, enigmatic survivor]]. Much to their amazement, he claims that he can help them in their quest.'' | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
* A recon patrol, lead by [[Bojay]], scouts for possible threats to [[The Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]]. They subsequently encounter odd balls of light, which herald a larger ship made from light that overtakes the patrol and seems to incapacitate them. | * A recon patrol, lead by [[Bojay]], scouts for possible threats to [[The Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]]. They subsequently encounter odd balls of light, which herald a larger ship made from light that overtakes the patrol and seems to incapacitate them. | ||
* Meanwhile, the unsuspecting survivors of the Fleet watch the game of [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] played by | * Meanwhile, the unsuspecting survivors of the Fleet watch the game of [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] played by [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and a fourth individual. | ||
* After the game, Boomer comments that he would like to beat Starbuck and Apollo just once. As they are ready to go shower and get some drinks, [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] informs them that there is an emergency meeting in the War Room. | * After the game, Boomer comments that he would like to beat Starbuck and Apollo just once. As they are ready to go shower and get some drinks, [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] informs them that there is an emergency meeting in the War Room. | ||
* Adama tells [[Sheba]], Apollo and Starbuck that Bojay's patrol went missing, and that a seismic event occurred just around the time they disappeared. Despite Apollo's misgivings on having Sheba on the mission | * Adama tells [[Sheba]], Apollo and Starbuck that Bojay's patrol went missing, and that a seismic event occurred just around the time they disappeared. Despite Apollo's misgivings on having Sheba on the mission -- as she is still dealing with the loss of her father, [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], and ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' -- they leave to investigate. | ||
* Tigh tells Adama that he doesn't like the implications of the seismic report; the activity is too sudden for a core tremor and he postulates that it could be the result of four Vipers impacting simultaneously | * Tigh tells Adama that he doesn't like the implications of the seismic report; the activity is too sudden for a core tremor and he postulates that it could be the result of four Vipers impacting simultaneously -- or exploding while all four were on the ground. | ||
* Apollo and his team come across a habitable red planet. Sheba questions why the planet is lifeless. Apollo speculates that it is possible no one from the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]] made it out "this far." | |||
* Apollo and his team come across a habitable red planet. Sheba questions why the planet is lifeless. Apollo speculates that it is possible no one from the [[The Twelve Colonies | |||
* As they begin landing, Sheba comments that the color of the vegetation is red. Starbuck notices that there is an impact crater that could mean something large hit the area. | * As they begin landing, Sheba comments that the color of the vegetation is red. Starbuck notices that there is an impact crater that could mean something large hit the area. | ||
* They come across the crater and the wreckage of a ship. When they try to investigate, they are told to stop by an [[Iblis|unscathed humanoid man]]. | * They come across the crater and the wreckage of a ship. When they try to investigate, they are told to stop by an [[Iblis|unscathed humanoid man]]. | ||
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* The man offers to help them, claiming that his knowledge of the universe is "infinite." He grows more concerned, commenting that they'd better "be going." | * The man offers to help them, claiming that his knowledge of the universe is "infinite." He grows more concerned, commenting that they'd better "be going." | ||
* The three warriors discuss what they should do with him. Sheba votes to bring him to the Fleet. Apollo airs his concerns, stating that he may be a spy planted by those who caused the disappearance of the patrol. Starbuck convinces Apollo that if they keep an eye on him, he shouldn't be able to do any damage. | * The three warriors discuss what they should do with him. Sheba votes to bring him to the Fleet. Apollo airs his concerns, stating that he may be a spy planted by those who caused the disappearance of the patrol. Starbuck convinces Apollo that if they keep an eye on him, he shouldn't be able to do any damage. | ||
* Apollo sends Starbuck to fetch a [[Colonial | * Apollo sends Starbuck to fetch a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]]. | ||
* Apollo and Sheba inform the survivor that they'll bring him along. As they walk along, balls of light fly overhead. Sheba and Apollo are unable to bear the sound. The man is not fazed, claiming that they'd better hurry, as "They" were searching for him. | * Apollo and Sheba inform the survivor that they'll bring him along. As they walk along, balls of light fly overhead. Sheba and Apollo are unable to bear the sound. The man is not fazed, claiming that they'd better hurry, as "They" were searching for him. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Count Iblis.jpg|thumb|Patrick Macnee as Count Iblis]] | ||
* They bring Iblis back to ''Galactica'', where he is introduced to a skeptical Colonel Tigh. Apollo offers that he would be glad to give Tigh a quick debriefing. | * They bring Iblis back to ''Galactica'', where he is introduced to a skeptical Colonel Tigh. Apollo offers that he would be glad to give Tigh a quick debriefing. | ||
* Sheba escorts Iblis to the [[Life Station]] so that Iblis can recuperate. | * Sheba escorts Iblis to the [[Life Station]] so that Iblis can recuperate. | ||
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* Apollo and Starbuck visit [[Salik]] and [[Cassiopeia]] in the Life Sciences Center. There they discover that no scan made of Iblis could tell whether or not he was human. Salik suggests that they visit [[Wilker]], after Apollo puts forth that Iblis may be an android. | * Apollo and Starbuck visit [[Salik]] and [[Cassiopeia]] in the Life Sciences Center. There they discover that no scan made of Iblis could tell whether or not he was human. Salik suggests that they visit [[Wilker]], after Apollo puts forth that Iblis may be an android. | ||
* On an [[Agro Ship]], Iblis tells Sheba that the quest that burns truly closest to her heart is finding her father, [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], and ''Pegasus''. Iblis tells her that everyone can read one another, it just "needs time and experience." He promises that should Sheba open her heart to him, all things would be possible. | * On an [[Agro Ship]], Iblis tells Sheba that the quest that burns truly closest to her heart is finding her father, [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], and ''Pegasus''. Iblis tells her that everyone can read one another, it just "needs time and experience." He promises that should Sheba open her heart to him, all things would be possible. | ||
* On Core Command, Adama and Tigh now see the balls of light. According to | * On Core Command, Adama and Tigh now see the balls of light. According to [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]], they're present, but they do not stay long enough to register on the sensors. After being bombarded by communications traffic, Adama informs the Fleet that the lights are not a threat and, in essence, to discontinue their messages. | ||
* Wilker tells Apollo and Starbuck that constructing a life-like android is plausible, but there would be ways to tell; he is interrupted by the alert klaxon. | * Wilker tells Apollo and Starbuck that constructing a life-like android is plausible, but there would be ways to tell; he is interrupted by the alert klaxon. | ||
* On the [[Agro Ship]], Iblis tells Sheba that, despite their light, "they" (the balls of light) conceal "everlasting darkness." He also reveals that she will see her father again, shocking her and attempting to gain her trust. | * On the [[Agro Ship]], Iblis tells Sheba that, despite their light, "they" (the balls of light) conceal "everlasting darkness." He also reveals that she will see her father again, shocking her and attempting to gain her trust. | ||
* Scrambled as a "precautionary intercept," [[Brie]] and [[Greenbean]] pursue the lights, only to disappear themselves. | * Scrambled as a "precautionary intercept," [[Brie]] and [[Greenbean]] pursue the lights, only to disappear themselves. | ||
* Adama receives the news of [[Red Squadron]]'s disappearance | * Adama receives the news of [[Red Squadron]]'s disappearance -- influencing his decision have [[Blue Squadron]] return at once. | ||
* Adama questions Starbuck and Apollo regarding the lights, and Apollo suspects that Iblis is hiding what he knows about them. | * Adama questions Starbuck and Apollo regarding the lights, and Apollo suspects that Iblis is hiding what he knows about them. | ||
* Sheba takes Iblis to '' | * Sheba takes Iblis to the [[Rising Star (TOS)|''Rising Star'']], showing him the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] courts. She asks him what games he plays, and he answers that he only plays games of life and death. Sheba has a sense of foreboding at this comment. | ||
* Apollo and Starbuck arrive and order Iblis to return with them to ''Galactica''. Sheba is offended, and Iblis threatens Apollo with death should he ever dare threaten him again. | * Apollo and Starbuck arrive and order Iblis to return with them to ''Galactica''. Sheba is offended, and Iblis threatens Apollo with death should he ever dare threaten him again. | ||
* Iblis is brought before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]]. When the council expresses doubts about his superior powers, he moves a statue with telekinesis. | * Iblis is brought before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]]. When the council expresses doubts about his superior powers, he moves a statue with telekinesis. | ||
* As further proof, he asks for three tests of his powers, to be determined by the Quorum. His only stipulation is that they not ask for the return of the missing pilots, as those events happened in the past and are outside of his control. Should he pass the tests, he will assume leadership of the Fleet. | * As further proof, he asks for three tests of his powers, to be determined by the Quorum. His only stipulation is that they not ask for the return of the missing pilots, as those events happened in the past and are outside of his control. Should he pass the tests, he will assume leadership of the Fleet. | ||
* | * [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]'s [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]] encounters the mysterious lights. Baltar fears that it might be a new Colonial technology, but [[Lucifer]] hopes that is the case. The alternative, he points out, is an unaccounted for powerful force for them to have to consider. | ||
* Sheba shows Iblis to the [[Gemini (TOS)|''Gemini'']]. He promises food to the hungry, in exchange for their allegiance. When they promise to follow him, reports come in from the Agro Ship that the plants are bearing a remarkable amount of fruit. | * Sheba shows Iblis to the [[Gemini (TOS)|''Gemini'']]. He promises food to the hungry, in exchange for their allegiance. When they promise to follow him, reports come in from the Agro Ship that the plants are bearing a remarkable amount of fruit. | ||
* Adama reflects in his journal, still holding some reservations about trusting Iblis. | * Adama reflects in his journal, still holding some reservations about trusting Iblis. | ||
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* Baltar has been broken by the pressure of the Beings of Light hovering near the basestar, and orders Lucifer to contact ''Galactica'' to discuss terms. | * Baltar has been broken by the pressure of the Beings of Light hovering near the basestar, and orders Lucifer to contact ''Galactica'' to discuss terms. | ||
* The Fleet is astonished by the news. Blue Squadron escorts Baltar's lone [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] to ''Galactica'', delivering their enemy to them as Iblis had promised. | * The Fleet is astonished by the news. Blue Squadron escorts Baltar's lone [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] to ''Galactica'', delivering their enemy to them as Iblis had promised. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This is one of the few episodes that does not make use of the "There are those who believe..." opening narration, in its stead a preview of the episode is shown instead. | * This is one of the few episodes that does not make use of the "There are those who believe..." opening narration, in its stead a preview of the episode is shown instead. | ||
* This episode marks the last appearance of [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]. | * This episode marks the last appearance of [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]. | ||
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* ''War of the Gods, Part I'' is a mysterious, brooding episode of the | * ''War of the Gods, Part I'' is a mysterious, brooding episode of the Galactica series, which is a change in tone from earlier episodes. Drawing from several sources, including [[w:Christian|Christian]] and [[w:Mormon|Mormon]] religious traditions, and paying homage to the excitement around UFOs generated by such films as ''[[w:Close Encounters of the Third Kind|Close Encounters of the Third Kind]]'', WOTG expands our understanding of the Galactica universe, and suggests the fight between the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] and the Colonials may be part of a large spiritual battle on a cosmic scale. The casting choice of Patrick MacNee, familiar to TV audiences as Steed from the Avengers series, as the enigmatic villain [[Count Iblis]], is a brilliant one, and the over the top dialogue and manner of the Count are portrayed with a serious demeanor which creates believable tension. As with Commander Cain of a few episodes previous, MacNee's Iblis is a large enough figure to challenge the authority of [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], and the best scenes in the episode are the ones that feature Adama and Iblis in conflict. Clearly one the better episodes of the series, WOTG manages to take the story arc to the next level, and changes the perception of what, in fact, the underlying resolution of the story may entail. | ||
=== Bloopers === | === Bloopers === | ||
* In the teaser, [[Bojay]] tells the pilots to do a [[Four-Point Peel-Off]] as the [[Ship of Lights]] overtakes them. However, there are ''five'' | * In the teaser, [[Bojay]] tells the pilots to do a [[Four-Point Peel-Off]] as the [[Ship of Lights]] overtakes them. However, there are ''five'' [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]], which are seen in the teaser. However, according to [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], there were four Vipers in the patrol despite the fact we saw five. Thus, we can assume the writers meant there to be four Vipers, but footage that had five Vipers was reused. | ||
* The opening shot of ''Galactica'' and the subsequent appearance of the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game leads the audience to believe that the game is being held on ''Galactica''. In later episodes, such as in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]", Triad tournaments are held on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''. However, it is also possible that both ''Galactica'' and ''Rising Star'' have facilities for triad. | * The opening shot of the ''Galactica'' and the subsequent appearance of the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game leads the audience to believe that the game is being held on ''Galactica''. In later episodes, such as in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]", Triad tournaments are held on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''. However, it is also possible that both ''Galactica'' and the ''Rising Star'' have facilities for triad. | ||
* The | * The gold team, consisting of Starbuck and Apollo, are wearing red-orange suits. | ||
* When the trio of Warriors come across the crater with the wreckage of the massive ship, the footage is not captured through a red filter. | * When the trio of Warriors come across the crater with the wreckage of the massive ship, the footage is not captured through a red filter. | ||
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* ''Sheba storms off after an argument about Count Iblis:'' | * ''Sheba storms off after an argument about Count Iblis:'' | ||
:'''[[ | :'''[[Apollo]]''': She thinks I'm insensitive. | ||
:'''[[ | :'''[[Starbuck]]''': You? If she thinks you're insensitive, where does that leave me? | ||
* ''Count Iblis brings Adama an "optimistic epistle":'' | * ''Count Iblis brings Adama an "optimistic epistle":'' | ||
: '''[[Iblis]]''': You're searching for a place called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. | : '''[[Iblis]]''': You're searching for a place called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. | ||
: ''' | : '''[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]''': My [[Apollo (TOS)|son]] told you that. | ||
: '''Iblis''': You are of the [[ | : '''Iblis''': You are of the House of [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]]. Your tribes are scattered. The [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth]] journeyed to Earth several millennia ago. | ||
: '''Adama''': Tell me about their civilization. | : '''Adama''': Tell me about their civilization. | ||
: '''Iblis''': It has known great rises and falls. | : '''Iblis''': It has known great rises and falls. | ||
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: '''Adama''': Did I hear you correctly? Did you say under ''your'' leadership? | : '''Adama''': Did I hear you correctly? Did you say under ''your'' leadership? | ||
: '''Iblis''': Of course, Adama. Why do you think I'm here? I've come to prepare your way to Earth. | : '''Iblis''': Of course, Adama. Why do you think I'm here? I've come to prepare your way to Earth. | ||
== Official Statements == | |||
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== Guest Stars == | == Guest Stars == | ||
*[[Patrick Macnee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]] | *[[Patrick Macnee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]] | ||
*[[John Williams]] as | *[[John Williams]] as Statesman | ||
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]] | *[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]] | ||
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]] | *[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]] | ||
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]] | *[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]] | ||
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] | *[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] | ||
*[[Kirk Alyn]] as | *[[Kirk Alyn]] as Old Man | ||
*[[Paula Victor]] as | *[[Paula Victor]] as Old Woman | ||
*[[Paul Coufos]] as | *[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot #1 | ||
*[[Chip Johnson]] as | *[[Chip Johnson]] as Pilot #2 | ||
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Guard | *[[Bruce Wright]] as Guard | ||
*[[Leann Hunley]] as | *[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior | ||
*[[Olan | *[[Olan Soulé]] as [[Carmichael]] | ||
*[[Norman Stuart]] as | *[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman | ||
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