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* This episode is the first part of a three hour series finale<ref>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/06/battlestars-fin.html</ref>.
* This episode is the first part of a three hour series finale<ref>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/06/battlestars-fin.html</ref>.
* The episode does not have an opening teaser beyond the "Previously..." segment. Nor does the opening credits include clips from the episode, the first time this has happened since the start of Season 3.
*We finally learn [[Sherman Cottle|Cottle]]'s first name: Sherman.  Adama calls him by it when telling him he's too valuable for the fleet to lose.
*We finally learn [[Sherman Cottle|Cottle]]'s first name: Sherman.  Adama calls him by it when telling him he's too valuable for the fleet to lose.
* It is revealed that [[Laura Roslin]] had two sisters (one pregnant), and that they and her father were killed in an automobile accident at some point before she ran for elected office.
* It is revealed that [[Laura Roslin]] had two sisters (one pregnant), and that they and her father were killed in an automobile accident at some point before she ran for elected office.
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* Cultural oddity: keep an eye on the rear window of Baltar's limo for a recognizable Vancouver, B.C. street sign.
* Cultural oddity: keep an eye on the rear window of Baltar's limo for a recognizable Vancouver, B.C. street sign.
* After several episodes leaving the facts open to speculation, it is confirmed that the ''Galactica'' pilots that took part in the mutiny, such as Racetrack, were incarcerated and not executed, and that [[Galen Tyrol]] was imprisoned for his role in unwittingly helping Boomer to escape with Hera (a scene indicating this was filmed for "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]" but cut from the televised version).
* After several episodes leaving the facts open to speculation, it is confirmed that the ''Galactica'' pilots that took part in the mutiny, such as Racetrack, were incarcerated and not executed, and that [[Galen Tyrol]] was imprisoned for his role in unwittingly helping Boomer to escape with Hera (a scene indicating this was filmed for "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]" but cut from the televised version).
* For the first time in many episodes, the six surviving members of the [[Significant Seven]] appear in the same episode (albeit [[Leoben]] appears only in the opening recap).


== Analysis ==
== Analysis ==

Revision as of 01:53, 15 March 2009

Daybreak, Part I
"Daybreak, Part I"
An episode of the Re-imagined Series
Episode No. Season 4, Episode 19
Writer(s) Ronald D. Moore
Story by
Director Michael Rymer
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No. 421
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA March 13, 2009 [1]
CAN airdate CAN Early 2009
UK airdate UK Early 2009
DVD release
Population 39,516 survivors (Population decline. 5)
Additional Info
Full Credits
Episode Chronology
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Overview

Galactica begins to be stripped of parts, and Adama calls for volunteers for a final mission.[2]

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

  • This episode is the first part of a three hour series finale[3].
  • The episode does not have an opening teaser beyond the "Previously..." segment. Nor does the opening credits include clips from the episode, the first time this has happened since the start of Season 3.
  • We finally learn Cottle's first name: Sherman. Adama calls him by it when telling him he's too valuable for the fleet to lose.
  • It is revealed that Laura Roslin had two sisters (one pregnant), and that they and her father were killed in an automobile accident at some point before she ran for elected office.
  • Baltar's father appears for the first time, and it's confirmed that Baltar's accent is an affected one.
  • Baltar begins his relationship with Caprica-Six without even knowing her name.
  • Cultural oddity: keep an eye on the rear window of Baltar's limo for a recognizable Vancouver, B.C. street sign.
  • After several episodes leaving the facts open to speculation, it is confirmed that the Galactica pilots that took part in the mutiny, such as Racetrack, were incarcerated and not executed, and that Galen Tyrol was imprisoned for his role in unwittingly helping Boomer to escape with Hera (a scene indicating this was filmed for "Islanded in a Stream of Stars" but cut from the televised version).
  • For the first time in many episodes, the six surviving members of the Significant Seven appear in the same episode (albeit Leoben appears only in the opening recap).

Analysis

  • Cavil plans to use Hera to find out how she was created in order to continue the Cylon species, presumably through normal reproduction.
    • It also proves both Starbuck's and Athena's worst fears that Cavil intends to dissect Hera to discover the secret of procreation.
  • Roslin likely feels quite protective of Hera as despite being barley able to walk, she volunteers for the rescue mission (although her love for Adama likely also played a part in her decision).
  • Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.
  • Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done anything for purely selfless motivations with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.
    • If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfil the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.
  • Much of the crew is loyal enough to Adama that they're willing to go on a likely one way mission to rescue someone just because he asked.

Questions

  • What was the purpose of the seemingly random and disjointed flashbacks to Caprica City prior to the Cylon attack?
  • Did any of the other former mutineers, besides Racetrack and Skulls, volunteer to participate in the mission?
  • Has Cavil given up on the idea of salvaging Resurrection Technology?
  • As the episode began, Galactica was already being cannibalized for parts; does this mean it will be lacking vital components during the upcoming mission, or has Adama stopped the salvaging?
  • With only a single, two-hour episode left, will Galen Tyrol learn of Tory Foster's murder of Cally?

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

Guest Stars

References

Battlestar Galactica (Re-imagined) Season 4 (2008-09) Episode List


DVD Movies and Features: Razor | The Plan

Webisodes: Razor Flashbacks | The Face of the Enemy

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