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: [[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' loses over 60% of her water reserves due to sabotage, forcing the [[Fleet]] into a crisis and Commander [[William Adama|Adama]] to seek a new supply.'' | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
=== In the fleet === | === In the fleet === | ||
* [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] finds herself dripping wet in her [[flight suit]], sitting in an equipment room on the flight deck. She is disoriented, and upon opening a duffel bag containing her uniform, she discovers [[G-4|explosives]], complete with [[A-type detonator|detonators]]. | * [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] finds herself dripping wet in her [[flight suit]], sitting in an equipment room on the flight deck. She is disoriented, and upon opening a duffel bag containing her uniform, she discovers [[G-4|explosives]], complete with [[A-type detonator|detonators]]. | ||
* After drying and dressing herself, Boomer goes to a [[small arms locker]] and finds that a further six detonators are missing, throwing her into a panic and seeking [[Galen Tyrol|Galen | * After drying and dressing herself, Boomer goes to a [[small arms locker]] and finds that a further six detonators are missing, throwing her into a panic and seeking [[Galen Tyrol|Galen Tyrol’s]] help. | ||
* [[Laura Roslin]] visits ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' to thank the crew for their hard work in defending the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the recent events {{TRS|33}}. | * [[Laura Roslin]] visits ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' to thank the crew for their hard work in defending the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the recent events {{TRS|33}}. | ||
* Protocol is observed during her visit, with officers in dress uniform. Roslin believes this is because [[William Adama]] enjoys it; [[Lee Adama]] informs her that his father ordered the reception out of respect for her [[Case Orange|position as President]]. | * Protocol is observed during her visit, with officers in dress uniform. Roslin believes this is because [[William Adama]] enjoys it; [[Lee Adama]] informs her that his father ordered the reception out of respect for her [[Case Orange|position as President]]. | ||
* ''[[Virgon Express]]'' arrives alongside, ready to take on new water supplies. Adama explains to Roslin of ''Galactica'''s near-perfect water reclamation abilities, and how it must tank water to ships that | * ''[[Virgon Express]]'' arrives alongside, ready to take on new water supplies. Adama explains to Roslin of ''Galactica'''s near-perfect water reclamation abilities, and how it must tank water to ships that don’t have recycling facilities themselves. | ||
* In the equipment locker, Tyrol and Boomer, on the verge of a breakdown, discuss the missing explosives. Tyrol promises | * In the equipment locker, Tyrol and Boomer, on the verge of a breakdown, discuss the missing explosives. Tyrol promises he’ll see her through the situation, convinced someone is trying to frame her. | ||
* As the water transfer operation commences, a series of explosions rip through ''Galactica'', rupturing her water tanks and spewing much of her massive reserves of potable water into space. | * As the water transfer operation commences, a series of explosions rip through ''Galactica'', rupturing her water tanks and spewing much of her massive reserves of potable water into space. | ||
* An investigation of the explosion begins. Over 60% of ''Galactica'' | * An investigation of the explosion begins. Over 60% of ''Galactica''’s reserves of water have been lost, leaving the Fleet with a critical shortage. Because of its recycling/storage capabilities, 16,000 people are dependent on ''Galactica'' for drinkable water. | ||
* Pushed to give a reason for the loss of the water, Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]] presumes that the detonation of a nuclear warhead close to the water tanks {{TRS|Miniseries}} may have weakened the tanks, causing them to rupture. | * Pushed to give a reason for the loss of the water, Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]] presumes that the detonation of a nuclear warhead close to the water tanks {{TRS|Miniseries}} may have weakened the tanks, causing them to rupture. | ||
* During his presentation to investigators, Tyrol admits sabotage was the cause of the explosions, revealing the fact that explosives had been taken from a small-arms locker, but covering for Valerii by saying it is unlikely they will discover who took the explosives as security throughout the ship has been lax, and record-keeping patchy, at best. | * During his presentation to investigators, Tyrol admits sabotage was the cause of the explosions, revealing the fact that explosives had been taken from a small-arms locker, but covering for Valerii by saying it is unlikely they will discover who took the explosives as security throughout the ship has been lax, and record-keeping patchy, at best. | ||
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* Reducing the number of people in the inquiry to senior command staff, Roslin and [[Gaius Baltar]], Adama reveals the truth about the [[humanoid Cylon]] threat, stating his belief that there is a Cylon infiltrator aboard ''Galactica''. | * Reducing the number of people in the inquiry to senior command staff, Roslin and [[Gaius Baltar]], Adama reveals the truth about the [[humanoid Cylon]] threat, stating his belief that there is a Cylon infiltrator aboard ''Galactica''. | ||
* Baltar is quizzed about his progress on constructing a working [[Cylon detector]]. He makes various excuses for his lack of progress, all of which Adama discerns as Baltar's need for assistance on the project. Adama assigns Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta|Gaeta]] to aid him. | * Baltar is quizzed about his progress on constructing a working [[Cylon detector]]. He makes various excuses for his lack of progress, all of which Adama discerns as Baltar's need for assistance on the project. Adama assigns Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta|Gaeta]] to aid him. | ||
* Following the meeting, Gaeta leaves with Baltar, unhappy about having someone | * Following the meeting, Gaeta leaves with Baltar, unhappy about having someone “watching” him. He escapes Gaeta by joining one of [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]'s [[Pyramid (RDM)|card games]] and ends up flirting with her. | ||
* Boomer locates water, but has problems trying to report the find while her Cylon sleeper personality tries to detonate explosives she has strapped to her chair. | * Boomer locates water, but has problems trying to report the find while her Cylon sleeper personality tries to detonate explosives she has strapped to her chair. | ||
* Boomer finally is able to report the find, and she and [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]] return to ''Galactica'' to be greeted as heroes. | * Boomer finally is able to report the find, and she and [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]] return to ''Galactica'' to be greeted as heroes. | ||
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* Deciding they cannot use it to escape {{RDM|Caprica}}, they head off to "find another ship." | * Deciding they cannot use it to escape {{RDM|Caprica}}, they head off to "find another ship." | ||
* Later that night, over a meal and [[Anti-radiation medication|anti-radiation shots]], they receive a coded transmission. Valerii posits to Agathon that someone, probably military, is still alive on the planet. | * Later that night, over a meal and [[Anti-radiation medication|anti-radiation shots]], they receive a coded transmission. Valerii posits to Agathon that someone, probably military, is still alive on the planet. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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=== Production Notes === | === Production Notes === | ||
*When Season 1 premiered in the United States, "[[33]]" and "Water" aired back-to-back as a two hour TV event. This was also the case when [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] first aired in the United States with the episodes "[[Occupation]]" and "[[Precipice]]". | *When Season 1 premiered in the United States, "[[33]]" and "Water" aired back-to-back as a two hour TV event. This was also the case when [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] first aired in the United States with the episodes "[[Occupation]]" and "[[Precipice]]". | ||
*Initially, the episode was to focus on a paper shortage in the Fleet.<ref | *Initially, the episode was to focus on a paper shortage in the Fleet.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=48|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref> | ||
*According to [[Gary Hutzel]], the water tank was a virtual set consisting of one wall and a ramp leading away from it.<ref | *According to [[Gary Hutzel]], the water tank was a virtual set consisting of one wall and a ramp leading away from it.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=51|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref> | ||
=== Gaffes === | === Gaffes === | ||
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*As promised at the show's outset, basic logistics and supply issues are a major concern on the series that the characters have to address. | *As promised at the show's outset, basic logistics and supply issues are a major concern on the series that the characters have to address. | ||
**Some viewers may think that 600-odd tons of food a week is a lot of consumables to have available and wonder where it all comes from. However, the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] comprises many ships, apparently including many supply ships with such supplies like ''[[Gideon]]''. | **Some viewers may think that 600-odd tons of food a week is a lot of consumables to have available and wonder where it all comes from. However, the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] comprises many ships, apparently including many supply ships with such supplies like ''[[Gideon]]''. | ||
*The violent water ejection from ''Galactica'' is mostly accurate. Presuming that the water tanks on ''Galactica'' were under some pressure, per Baltar's comment that a human could not withstand the pressures within the tank, the water would leave the ship in the manner shown. Water in a vacuum and in the absolute cold of space will both freeze ''and'' boil. The resulting ice crystals will then quickly sublimate, attaining a vapor state directly from a solid state. The expelled water appears to sublimate instantly.<ref | *The violent water ejection from ''Galactica'' is mostly accurate. Presuming that the water tanks on ''Galactica'' were under some pressure, per Baltar's comment that a human could not withstand the pressures within the tank, the water would leave the ship in the manner shown. Water in a vacuum and in the absolute cold of space will both freeze ''and'' boil. The resulting ice crystals will then quickly sublimate, attaining a vapor state directly from a solid state. The expelled water appears to sublimate instantly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/may98/894512887.As.r.html|title=Re: Will water boil or freeze in outer space?|date=04 May 1998|last=Haberman|first=John|accessdate=4 September 2023}}</ref> | ||
*Water is an excellent radiation shield, in particular for neutron radiation, possibly explaining why the water tanks are placed on the outside of the hull. | *Water is an excellent [http://www.adl.gatech.edu/research/tff/radiation_shield.html radiation shield], in particular for neutron radiation, possibly explaining why the water tanks are placed on the outside of the hull. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
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== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
From Ronald D. Moore's [http://blogs.scifi.com/battlestar/2005/01/delayed-reaction.php blog entry] of January 27, 2005: | |||
:One of the strange things about writing and producing television is the delay between action and reaction. Tomorrow night's episode was written almost a year ago. The battles, thoughts, emotions, disappointments, and victories happened in what seems like the distant past, so when I sit down to watch the show along with the rest of you (and I do watch them on the air) it's like seeing a page out of an old yearbook. I can remember bits and pieces of the production process, the early drafts of the script, the days spent in the editing bay playing with the footage and waiting for the visual effects to be completed, but none of it is current, all of it belongs to a season now firmly planted in the past. | :One of the strange things about writing and producing television is the delay between action and reaction. Tomorrow night's episode was written almost a year ago. The battles, thoughts, emotions, disappointments, and victories happened in what seems like the distant past, so when I sit down to watch the show along with the rest of you (and I do watch them on the air) it's like seeing a page out of an old yearbook. I can remember bits and pieces of the production process, the early drafts of the script, the days spent in the editing bay playing with the footage and waiting for the visual effects to be completed, but none of it is current, all of it belongs to a season now firmly planted in the past. | ||
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:Speaking of excited and terrified, I must admit to being overwhelmed by the response you've generated regarding this blog. There's a remarkable backlog of questions on the board and I'll try to both post here more often and answer more of your questions. I don't know what to tell you in terms of what will catch my eye, but I'll try to look for both the straight-ahead fan questions and the more off the wall questions—don't be afraid to venture far off-topic, some of the more interesting discussions I had at ''Trek'' had nothing to do with the show itself. | :Speaking of excited and terrified, I must admit to being overwhelmed by the response you've generated regarding this blog. There's a remarkable backlog of questions on the board and I'll try to both post here more often and answer more of your questions. I don't know what to tell you in terms of what will catch my eye, but I'll try to look for both the straight-ahead fan questions and the more off the wall questions—don't be afraid to venture far off-topic, some of the more interesting discussions I had at ''Trek'' had nothing to do with the show itself. | ||
* ''Moore discusses putting [[Sharon Valerii]]'s and [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]]'s relationship in jeopardy:'' | * ''Moore discusses putting [[Sharon Valerii]]'s and [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]]'s relationship in jeopardy:'' | ||
: At the start of the season, I intended to reveal things very slowly – Sharon was going to realize something was wrong over a longer period of time, and her relationship with Tyrol was going to be very solid. But when I got into "Water" I decided to speed things up by putting Sharon and her relationship with Tyrol in a crisis immediately. | : At the start of the season, I intended to reveal things very slowly – Sharon was going to realize something was wrong over a longer period of time, and her relationship with Tyrol was going to be very solid. But when I got into "Water" I decided to speed things up by putting Sharon and her relationship with Tyrol in a crisis immediately.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=50|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref> | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
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