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2021-07-23T14:45:39Z

AdamDeanHall: /* Adama's Notes */

{{Episode Data
| image = Greetings_From_Earth.jpg
| title= Greetings from Earth
| series= tos
| forumthread=1541
| episode= 17
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= Ahmer Lateaf
| production= 50926/50947
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-02-25
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Murder on the Rising Star]]
| next= [[Baltar's Escape]]
| extra=[[bsp:Greetings from Earth|Script available on Battlestar Pegasus]]
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: ''A human [[Lunar Avion|sleeper ship]] found drifting in space is brought aboard ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'', leading to argument and debate on whether to awaken its occupants. Their ship is eventually escorted by {{TOS|Apollo}}, {{TOS|Starbuck}}, and [[Cassiopeia]] to the planet [[Paradeen]]—embroiled in a bitter war with the [[Eastern Alliance]].''

== Summary ==
* {{TOS|Adama}} indicates that the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] is following the heading given by the [[Beings of Light]] (at the end of "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]"), hoping to find [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* {{TOS|Apollo}} and {{TOS|Starbuck}} encounter a [[Lunar Avion|sublight spacecraft]] while on deep patrol. There are six life forms detected, but life support on the craft appears to be minimal.

* Rampant speculation that the craft may be from Earth forces Adama to make an announcement attempting to stop the rumors, and ask for the people of the Fleet to wait as the ship is towed aboard ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'' and quarantined.

* Once the spacecraft is aboard, Apollo worries about how safe it is for them to mess with it. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]], eager to board the ship, assures them that it isn't a bomb. Adama fears contaminating the spacecraft with their presence, but on [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]'s recommendation they board the ship.

* Inside they find a man, a woman, and four children in some sort of stasis tubes. Dr. Salik is reluctant to remove the people from the equipment, as they lack the knowledge to operate it. Dr. Wilker suggests choosing one to experiment with, but is overruled by Adama and Apollo. The doctors are left alone in the spacecraft, but with strict orders from Adama not to risk the lives of the unconscious crew.

* Members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]] arrive on the scene. [[Geller|Sire Geller]] demands that the Council has access to the "[[Earthlings]]" immediately. {{TOS|Jolly}} manages to keep them at bay.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Greetings from Earth.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Greetings from Earth'']]
* Inside the shuttle, Dr. Wilker accidentally shorts out a component causing Dr. Salik to demand that they stop tampering with the equipment before they cause any harm. Apollo observes a loss in power, and commands them to stop immediately.

* Dr. Wilker explains that they have determined that the passengers of the craft come from a planet with 1/6th the gravity of [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Caprica|Caprica]]. He also mentions references to a planet called [[Terra]], which Adama recognizes as the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Gemenon|Gemonese]] word for Earth.

* Apollo is upset that the people have been seized, and suggests releasing their ship and putting it back on course.

* Sire Geller arrives, demanding that the passengers be released. Adama worries about the consequences of interfering with the people, but Geller offers to relieve him of the responsibility by having the Council vote on it. Adama agrees to let the council convene, buying some time.

* Athena is teaching a classroom of children, who ask questions about the "Earthlings".

* A mob has assembled outside the ship, curious about the occupants. [[Reese]] and his [[Council Security]] compatriots claim jurisdiction over the situation, but Starbuck and Boomer refuse to yield.

* Inside the ship the male adult passenger is revived, and exits the tube. He awakens the other adult.

* [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]] is disoriented, and wonders if they have arrived. [[Michael]] indicates that they have not, but will investigate the matter.

* Sire Geller proposes removing the eldest member of the unconscious crew, believing that age will help that person acclimate to the situation. Dr. Salik refuses to participate, but the orders are issued anyway.

* Thanks to the order, Reese and his crew are officially in charge of the scene. He has little time to enjoy it, as shortly after assuming command Michael exits the shuttle holding a weapon. Reese fails miserably at diffusing the situation, managing to get himself shot in the process.

* Chaos erupts, and Michael is overcome by the pressure of ''Galactica'''s atmosphere and collapses. Dr. Salik orders him to the life sciences center to be placed in a chamber with reduced atmosphere. Adama rescues Sarah from the shuttle, and both adults are stabilized. Reese turns out to be merely stunned.

* Removing them from the support chambers will kill them, so the [[warrior]]s decide the best option is to return them to their vessel and get them back on course. Dr. Wilker observes that their life support is nearly depleted, allowing them to hope that the ship may be near its destination.

* Michael's use of a weapon on Reese is suggested as a pretext to handle the situation as a military matter, so it is decided to escort the ship to its destination try to resolve the situation quickly.

* Apollo and Starbuck recruit [[Cassiopeia]] to board the shuttle for the duration of the flight in order to provide medical assistance if necessary.

* The warriors wheel in the support chambers, claiming that they are going to be used to remove the children from the ship. Reese is up and about, and makes little effort to hide the satisfaction that his men are in charge of the situation. Reese allows them to board the ship, believing them to be carrying out the Council's orders.

* Michael awakens aboard the ship, asking the warriors if they are with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. The Colonials have no idea what he is talking about. Michael reveals that his people are from Terra, but that he and his companions are from [[Lunar Seven]]. They fled the Eastern Alliance forces there.

* Michael will not assist them in locating Lunar Seven, fearing that the arrival of ''Galactica'' might tip off Eastern Alliance destroyers to the location of his destination.

* Boomer and Jolly remove the chambers from the shuttle. The engines fire on the shuttle, prompting Reese to panic. Boomer explains that the shuttle is being jettisoned to prevent possible contamination of ''Galactica''.

* Reese pulls the covers off of the chambers, revealing them to be empty. Boomer admonishes Jolly for having forgotten to remove the children. Reese attempts to stop the shuttle from launching, but his attempts are futile.

* The shuttle launches, followed shortly by Apollo and Starbuck in Vipers. Sire Geller arrives, wanting to know the situation. Reese claims the shuttle is being jettisoned (to prevent further contamination), and Geller is furious.

* Sire Geller orders Vipers to be launched, providing Apollo and Starbuck a pretext for their mission. Geller is further enraged when he sees the empty support chambers, but Reese isn't able to offer an explanation.

* Apollo and Starbuck put their Vipers on auto-pilot, and Cassie is sleeping aboard the shuttle when she is awakened by radio transmissions from their destination, [[Paradeen]].

* As they near the planet, Michael finally reveals that they are making their way to the home prepared for them by Sarah's father. After arriving they will destroy their homing beacon in order to prevent Eastern Alliance forces from tracking them.

* Onboard an Eastern Alliance destroyer, [[Leiter|Commandant Leiter]] is informed by [[Krebbs|one of his crew]] that they have detected the shuttle that had escaped Lunar Seven a month ago, and it is being escorted by two small craft of unknown configuration. The Vipers pique Leiter's interest, so he instructs [[Lanceman|the pilot]] to divert course from Lunar Nine to investigate the unknown ships.

* The expedition safely lands on Paradeen, and they are greeted by the androids [[Hector]] and [[Vector]]. They are taken to the home that was prepared for them, but Sarah's father is nowhere to be seen. The androids reveal that he is dead, and show her his tombstone.

* Sarah forbids Hector and Vector from telling the children about Terra. She rails against technology, as the governments engineered the colonists for thinner atmospheres but by doing so prevented them or their descendents from ever returning to their home planet.

* Sarah and Michael reveal that they are not married (as everybody had assumed). Sarah is a widow, and the three youngest children are hers. She claims she wouldn't marry a technocrat like Michael if he were the last person on the planet.

* The mood is lightened when Hector and Vector perform a traditional song and dance number from Terra.

* The Eastern Alliance destroyer tracks the shuttle's course to Paradeen. They are unable to report back to Eastern Alliance headquarters due to a sabotaged relay station on the planet.

* Michael thanks the robots for preparing a place for them, and for ensuring that it'd be safe by destroying the homing beacon. The robots are dismayed, as they realize that they forgot to destroy the beacon. Michael is still unwilling to let them use the beacon to find a way back to Lunar Seven, as he fears that they underestimate the Eastern Alliance.

* Michael explains the political history of Terra, with two sides polarizing into Eastern and Western factions. The powers from the East focused on expansion of planets near Terra. While Michael is filling Apollo and Starbuck in on the backstory, Sarah sneaks out of the house.

[[Image:Greetingsfromearth.jpg|thumb|right|Sarah wants Apollo to stay on Paradeen.]]

* The following morning Sarah asks Apollo to stay on Terra with her. Apollo tries to let her down gently, but Sarah insists that she was forced to come to Paradeen with Michael, as he was the only way to get off of Lunar Seven, but she doesn't love him. Apollo indicates that her offer is not unappealing, but that he has to leave soon. Sarah asks what might happen if he weren't able to leave.

* Starbuck runs in, having spotted a city. Hector explains that the city is deserted, the population having been eradicated by neutron weapons that left the infrastructure intact.

* Apollo suggests that Starbuck search the city, hoping to garner information that might help them find Earth. Meanwhile Apollo will return to ''Galactica'' to warn them about the Eastern Alliance threat. Vector pulls a gun on them to try to stop them from going to the city, but their laser pistols prove to be persuasive.

* Hector and Starbuck wander around the city, philosophizing as they go. Little of intelligence value is left on the surface of the city. Hector mentions that the archives are under the city, but warns of the air quality down below. Starbuck ignores the warning, plunging forward and losing his android companion.

* Apollo encounters [[Aggie Moreland]], [[Josh Moreland]], and [[Doyle]] hanging about near the Vipers and the shuttle. The locals are anxious for the Colonials to leave, fearing their presence might attract the attention of the Eastern Alliance. They are also upset to learn that there are children in area. Apollo is ready to take his leave when he discovers that the controls of the Vipers have been sabotaged.

* Apollo returns to the homestead, revealing that the Morelands seem to have disabled their Vipers. Sarah is hopeful that they will stay.

* Hector reports back alone, warning them that Starbuck is down in the archives and is likely oxygen deprived by now. Hector tried to find the air tanks, but got lost and returned home for help. Needing more manpower, the group plans on seeking out the help of the Morelands.

* Realizing that her deception might be discovered, Sarah admits to sabotaging the Vipers. She had hoped it would make Apollo stay. Sarah remains behind with the children while the rest head to the city to rescue Starbuck.

* The older children are out in the barn when the Eastern Alliance destroyer lands near the house. They stay out of sight as Leiter and his goons enter the house, capturing Sarah and [[Walker|her youngest son]].

* Leiter wants Sarah to talk, threatening her children as a possible consequence for not cooperating.

* The rescue party cannot find Starbuck. Vector suggests enlisting the former custodian, Doyle, who had been somewhat gruff when speaking to Apollo earlier. The group begins to hear a faint tapping sound coming from the pipes.

* Starbuck is nearly incapacitated, and lacks the air to speak or call out, so he is tapping on a nearby pipe.

* The kids sneak out of the barn and make their way to the Moreland residence. Aggie relents and takes the children in.

* The search party finds Starbuck just as he collapses. Doyle arrives, having been told by the kids where they were. He also heard about Sarah's capture, and offers to show them a quicker route back to the house.

* Leiter and Sarah engage in a war of words, Leiter believing the eradication of Paradeen's population to be justified, and Sarah believing that the Eastern Alliance will eventually lose.

* Michael jumps an Enforcer outside the house, while Starbuck and Apollo slide off of the roof to take out two others. They enter the house, freeing Sarah and her son, and capturing Leiter and another of his goons.

* Sarah asks Michael if their children are alright, and Michael is obviously pleased at the newfound "our" in the equation.

* The Colonials depart, taking the Eastern Alliance soldiers and Destroyer as their prize, as well as giving them a way home. Leiter is still full of bluster, sure of the Eastern Alliance's superiority, until they come into visual contact with ''Galactica'' and he sees the largest combat ship he's ever seen.

==Adama's Notes==
''By the good graces of the lords of Kobol, the ''Galactica'' continues to lead her flock of survivors towards the coordinates, given us by those great white lights that vanished as mysteriously as they first appeared. There are those who speculate that those lights, advanced ships really, might have come from Earth, giving us great hope that they have a highly developed technology. Even now, our long range scouts patrol the quadrants, watching for signs that indicate that we are drawing close.''

''The ships have been gone for almost a secton now, and still no word. The Council has asked me to appear before them for an inquiry.''

== Notes ==

*Originally aired as a special two hour presentation that was edited into two parts for syndication.
*The destroyed city on Paradeen was filmed in Montréal, Canada. The prefabricated buildings left over from the World Expo of 1967 fell apart in the harsh Canadian winters. What remained made perfect futuristic ruins.
*Gillian Greene is the daughter of [[Lorne Greene]]. Michelle, G. Eric and David G. Larson are all children of producer [[Glen Larson]].
*This is the last appearance of [[Maren Jensen]] as {{TOS|Athena}} in the series, as well as the last appearance of [[Noah Hathaway]] as [[Boxey]].
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 2|issue #2]] is titled ''Greetings From Earth'', an obvious nod to this episode.

== Analysis ==

*There are clues to a link between Terra and [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]] in this episode. Further analysis can be found in the [[Terra]] article itself.

== Questions ==

*Why do the doors in Michael and Sarah's home on [[Paradeen]] make the same door chime as ''Galactica's'' doors?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* '''Michael:''' {{TOS|Apollo}}, just what ''is'' a [[centon]]?!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0544168|Randolph Mantooth]] as [[Michael]]
*[[imdb:nm0363520|Kelly Harmon]] as [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]]
*[[Murray Matheson]] as [[Geller]]
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0940683|Lesley Woods]] as [[Aggie Moreland]]
*[[Frank Marth]] as [[Josh Moreland]]
*[[Curt Lowens]] as [[Krebbs]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[Bobby Van]] as [[Hector]]
*[[Ray Bolger]] as [[Vector]]
*[[Gary Vinson]] as [[Doyle]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as Security Officer [[Reese]]
*[[imdb:nm0734858|Alex Rodine]] as [[Lanceman]]
*[[imdb:nm0282059|Lester Fletcher]] as [[Donner]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Michelle Larson|Michelle Larson]] as [[Charity]]
*[[Gillian Greene]] as [[Melanie]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Eric Larson|G. Eric Larson]] as [[Todd]]
*[[imdb:nm0940957|Kimberly Woodward]] as [[Loma]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#D.G. Larson|David G. Larson]] as [[Walker|Baby Walker]]
*[[imdb:nm0544167|Donald Mantooth]] as Med. Technician

== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/GREETINGSFROMEARTH.htm Greetings From Earth full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingGreetings.htm Greetings From Earth deleted scenes]

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[[de:Kontakte zur Erde, Teil I]]
[[fr:Épisode:Meilleurs Vœux de la Terre]]

War of the Gods, Part I

2021-07-23T14:43:26Z

AdamDeanHall: Added a space between the lines.

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| title= War of the Gods, Part I
| series= tos
| forumthread=1537
| episode= 13
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= [[Daniel Haller]]
| production= 50921
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-01-14
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
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: ''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 ==
* 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 {{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.
* 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 ''{{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 -- or exploding while all four were on the ground.
[[Image:Frank Frazetta - War of the Gods - Part 1.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for War of the Gods.]]
* 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 of Man|Colonies]] made it out "this far."
* 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]].
* The man claims that the [[radion]] levels are too high. When questioned, he tells them that he can help ''them'' and that the ship was destroyed by the "[[Beings of Light|Great Powers]]" (not [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]).
* At the man's request, the trio leave the perimeter of the crater, as the sight discomforts him. He also replies that there are no others like him on the planet.
* Apollo attempts to scan the survivor, finding that his [[scanner]] does not work. The man claims that the radion field is too strong, rendering the scanner useless.
* Starbuck and Apollo discuss the survivor they rescued. Apollo questions how the man could survive without a mark on him.
* Meanwhile, Sheba is talking to the man, who claims to be weary and drained of energy. When offered food, he claims that it is not food that he needs.
* Apollo questions the survivor. The man does not know how he survived. There were people on the ship, which leads to him questioning them.
* 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.
* Apollo sends Starbuck to fetch a [[Colonial shuttle|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.
[[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.
* Sheba escorts Iblis to the [[Life Station]] so that Iblis can recuperate.
* Starbuck and Apollo talk to Adama, where Apollo comments that Iblis was being evasive and, as such, was not trustworthy. Adama orders that Iblis be given a full working over, including a [[cranial probe]] and [[psycho-electron recall]].
* Sheba offers Iblis a quick [[energon]] treatment and [[hyper-nutrients]]. Iblis states that he does not know whether or not Colonial technology is "destructive" to him. Instead, he convinces her to show him ''Galactica''.
* Sheba takes Iblis to [[Core Command]], where equipment in his proximity begins to malfunction.
* Tigh informs Adama that Iblis and Sheba have just left Core Command. Adama is furious, demanding to see them at once.
* Coincidentally, Iblis tells Sheba that he wants to see Adama, claiming that he heard the name while they were on the bridge.
* Adama orders that Sheba, Apollo and Starbuck remain in one place. They elect to go to the [[Officer's Club]].
* Iblis tells Adama about his enemies in vague terms, that they are infinite and "beyond comprehension." He then tells Adama of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and that it has seen great rises and falls. Iblis tells Adama that they will go there, if that is their wish, and that they would be safe under ''his'' leadership.
* 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 Core Command, Adama and Tigh now see the balls of light. According to {{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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Sheba takes Iblis to ''{{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.
* 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.
* {{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.
* Adama reflects in his journal, still holding some reservations about trusting Iblis.
* Apollo approaches Adama, wondering if Iblis may have powers like that of the [[Lords of Kobol]]. Adama notes that Iblis has asked for submission, rather than demanding it. Could this element of choice mean Iblis is a god?
* The Quorum has decided on two of the three tests. They ask for their enemy to be delivered to them, and for an accurate course to Earth. Iblis agrees to immediately carry out the first test.
* 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.

== Adama's Notes ==
''Word of the mysterious stranger has swept through the fleet. His promises are giving our people their first real hope. And yet his presence, his unwillingness to submit to routine medical procedures, leaves me with grave doubts about his integrity or his ability to fulfill his bold promises. However, another major disappointment in the lives of our beleaguered survivors might spell the end of our journey or my ability to maintain order. The possibility of hope must be sustained.''

''Though our pilots have been missing for a secton, spirits throughout the fleet remain inordinately high due to the presence of Count Iblis and his nightly feats of magic and promise. Is he our deliverer? Or... I don't know which way to turn.''

''This is an event unlike any we've experienced since the destruction of our civilization. Baltar's ship has reached our quadrant and is being intercepted by an elite squadron which will escort the treasonous instrument of our holocaust directly into our hands. Words is spreading like sunbursts through every corner of the fleet. It is a jubilation unprecedented as Baltar is brought before the Council of Twelve. It is just as Count Iblis promised. Our enemy has been delivered.''

== 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 episode marks the last appearance of [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]].
* According to Adama, Iblis' promises have given people "the first real hope they've had in a quarter [[yahren]]", which may indicate how long their journey has taken since the [[Battle of Cimtar]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game.
* The hand grasping / group spinning sequence during the Triad game was influenced by Herb Jefferson Jr., Dirk Benedict, and Richard Hatch when they would stand together prior to shooting. As they were their own stand-ins, they thumb wrestled to pass the time.
* It was commonly assumed that the wreckage was that of the ''Pegasus''. Suffice it to say, [[War of the Gods, Part II|it isn't]].
* [[Kirk Alyn]], who portrays the Gemonese Man, is far better known as the first man who played [[w:Superman|Superman]] on screen.
* This episode features the last appearance of [[Lucifer]].
* Some outdoor scenes and some inside shots were taken from the [[w:Expo 67|World Expo 67 site]] in Montreal, Quebec. The French monument (now the [[w:Montreal Casino|Montreal Casino]] today) is visible, as well as the the geodesic [[w:Montreal Biosphère|United States monument]] in one shot.

== Analysis ==

* ''War of the Gods, Part I'' is a mysterious, brooding episode of the Original 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 ''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 (TOS)|Cain]] of a few episodes previous, Macnee's Iblis is a large enough figure to challenge the authority of {{TOS|Adama}}, and the best scenes in the episode are the ones that feature Adama and Iblis in conflict. 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.
* The introduction of the [[psycho-electron recall]] technology begs the question of why {{TOS|Adama}}, or even [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], never used this technology on themselves in order to remember the finer details from the inscriptions relating to Earth's journey in the [[Tomb of the Ninth Lord of Kobol]]. It should be noted that the Marvel comic book series, starting from ''[[The Memory Machine]]'', deals with this plot point.

=== 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'' [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]], which are seen in the teaser. However, according to {{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 so-called 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.

== Questions ==
* What exactly are the balls of light? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* Sound cannot travel in space, so where does the high-pitched sound that seems to coincide with the appearance of the [[Ship of Lights]] come from?
* How does one do a Four-Point Peel-Off with five Vipers?
* Why do the Viper pilots disappear?
* Who or what is Iblis? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* What lies in the wreckage of the ship?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Sheba storms off after an argument about Count Iblis:''
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]''': She thinks I'm insensitive.
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': You? If she thinks you're insensitive, where does that leave me?

* ''Count Iblis brings Adama an "optimistic epistle":''
: '''[[Iblis]]''': You're searching for a place called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].
: '''{{TOS|Adama}}''': My [[Apollo (TOS)|son]] told you that.
: '''Iblis''': You are of the [[House of Kobol]]. Your tribes are scattered. The [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth]] journeyed to Earth several millennia ago.
: '''Adama''': Tell me about their civilization.
: '''Iblis''': It has known great rises and falls.
: '''Adama''': Who are you? Where are you from? (a pause, then:) Is their civilization strong enough to help us defeat the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]?
: '''Iblis''': Your people will be safe... under my 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.

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[Patrick Macnee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]]
*[[John Williams]] as Statesman
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[Janet Lansbury|Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]]
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[Kirk Alyn]] as Old Man
*[[Paula Victor]] as Old Woman
*[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot #1
*[[Chip Johnson]] as Pilot #2
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Guard
*[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior
*[[Olan Soulé]] as [[Carmichael]]
*[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman

== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/WAROFTHEGODS.htm War of the Gods full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingWar.htm War of the Gods deleted scenes]

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[[de:Teuflische Versuchung, Teil I]]
[[fr:Épisode:La Guerre des dieux, 1re partie]]

War of the Gods, Part I

2016-07-07T19:23:19Z

AdamDeanHall: Removed the "r".

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== Overview ==

: ''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 ==
* 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 [[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.
* 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 -- or exploding while all four were on the ground.
[[Image:Frank Frazetta - War of the Gods - Part 1.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for War of the Gods.]]
* 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."
* 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]].
* The man claims that the [[radion]] levels are too high. When questioned, he tells them that he can help ''them'' and that the ship was destroyed by the "[[Beings of Light|Great Powers]]" (not [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]).
* At the man's request, the trio leave the perimeter of the crater, as the sight discomforts him. He also replies that there are no others like him on the planet.
* Apollo attempts to scan the survivor, finding that his [[scanner]] does not work. The man claims that the radion field is too strong, rendering the scanner useless.
* Starbuck and Apollo discuss the survivor they rescued. Apollo questions how the man could survive without a mark on him.
* Meanwhile, Sheba is talking to the man, who claims to be weary and drained of energy. When offered food, he claims that it is not food that he needs.
* Apollo questions the survivor. The man does not know how he survived. There were people on the ship, which leads to him questioning them.
* 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.
* 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.
[[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.
* Sheba escorts Iblis to the [[Life Station]] so that Iblis can recuperate.
* Starbuck and Apollo talk to Adama, where Apollo comments that Iblis was being evasive and, as such, was not trustworthy. Adama orders that Iblis be given a full working over, including a [[cranial probe]] and [[psycho-electron recall]].
* Sheba offers Iblis a quick [[energon]] treatment and [[hyper-nutrients]]. Iblis states that he does not know whether or not Colonial technology is "destructive" to him. Instead, he convinces her to show him ''Galactica''.
* Sheba takes Iblis to [[Core Command]], where equipment in his proximity begins to malfunction.
* Tigh informs Adama that Iblis and Sheba have just left Core Command. Adama is furious, demanding to see them at once.
* Coincidentally, Iblis tells Sheba that he wants to see Adama, claiming that he heard the name while they were on the bridge.
* Adama orders that Sheba, Apollo and Starbuck remain in one place. They elect to go to the [[Officer's Club]].
* Iblis tells Adama about his enemies in vague terms, that they are infinite and "beyond comprehension." He then tells Adama of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and that it has seen great rises and falls. Iblis tells Adama that they will go there, if that is their wish, and that they would be safe under ''his'' leadership.
* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* [[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.
* Adama reflects in his journal, still holding some reservations about trusting Iblis.
* Apollo approaches Adama, wondering if Iblis may have powers like that of the [[Lords of Kobol]]. Adama notes that Iblis has asked for submission, rather than demanding it. Could this element of choice mean Iblis is a god?
* The Quorum has decided on two of the three tests. They ask for their enemy to be delivered to them, and for an accurate course to Earth. Iblis agrees to immediately carry out the first test.
* 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.

== Adama's Notes ==
''Word of the mysterious stranger has swept through the fleet. His promises are giving our people their first real hope. And yet his presence, his unwillingness to submit to routine medical procedures, leaves me with grave doubts about his integrity or his ability to fulfill his bold promises. However, another major disappointment in the lives of our beleaguered survivors might spell the end of our journey or my ability to maintain order. The possibility of hope must be sustained.''

''Though our pilots have been missing for a secton, spirits throughout the fleet remain inordinately high due to the presence of Count Iblis and his nightly feats of magic and promise. Is he our deliverer? Or...I don't know which way to turn.''

''This is an event unlike any we've experienced since the destruction of our civilization. Baltar's ship has reached our quadrant and is being intercepted by an elite squadron which will escort the treasonous instrument of our holocaust directly into our hands. Words is spreading like sunbursts through every corner of the fleet. It is a jubilation unprecedented as Baltar is brought before the Council of Twelve. It is just as Count Iblis promised. Our enemy has been delivered.''

== 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 episode marks the last appearance of [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]].
* According to Adama, Iblis' promises have given people "the first real hope they've had in a quarter [[yahren]]", which may indicate how long their journey has taken since the [[Battle of Cimtar]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game.
* The hand grasping / group spinning sequence during the Triad game was influenced by Herb Jefferson Jr., Dirk Benedict, and Richard Hatch when they would stand together prior to shooting. As they were their own stand-ins, they thumb wrestled to pass the time.
* It was commonly assumed that the wreckage was that of the ''Pegasus''. Suffice it to say, [[War of the Gods, Part II|it isn't]].
* [[Kirk Alyn]], who portrays the Gemonese Man, is far better known as the first man who played [[w:Superman|Superman]] on screen.
* This episode features the last appearance of [[Lucifer]].
* Some outdoor scenes and some inside shots were taken from the [[w:Expo 67|World Expo 67 site]] in Montreal, Quebec. The French monument (now the [[w:Montreal Casino|Montreal Casino]] today) is visible, as well as the the geodesic [[w:Montreal Biosphère|United States monument]] in one shot.

== Analysis ==

* ''War of the Gods, Part I'' is a mysterious, brooding episode of the Original 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 (TOS)|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. 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.
* The introduction of the [[psycho-electron recall]] technology begs the question of why [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], or even [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], never used this technology on themselves in order to remember the finer details from the inscriptions relating to Earth's journey in the [[Tomb of the Ninth Lord of Kobol]]. It should be noted that the Marvel comic book series, starting from ''[[The Memory Machine]]'', deals with this plot point.

=== 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'' [[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 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 so-called 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.

== Questions ==
* What exactly are the balls of light? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* Sound cannot travel in space, so where does the high-pitched sound that seems to coincide with the appearance of the [[Ship of Lights]] come from?
* How does one do a Four-Point Peel-Off with five Vipers?
* Why do the Viper pilots disappear?
* Who or what is Iblis? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* What lies in the wreckage of the ship?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Sheba storms off after an argument about Count Iblis:''
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]''': She thinks I'm insensitive.
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': You? If she thinks you're insensitive, where does that leave me?

* ''Count Iblis brings Adama an "optimistic epistle":''
: '''[[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 [[House of Kobol]]. Your tribes are scattered. The [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth]] journeyed to Earth several millennia ago.
: '''Adama''': Tell me about their civilization.
: '''Iblis''': It has known great rises and falls.
: '''Adama''': Who are you? Where are you from? (a pause, then:) Is their civilization strong enough to help us defeat the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]?
: '''Iblis''': Your people will be safe... under my 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.

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[Patrick Macnee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]]
*[[John Williams]] as Statesman
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]]
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[Kirk Alyn]] as Old Man
*[[Paula Victor]] as Old Woman
*[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot #1
*[[Chip Johnson]] as Pilot #2
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Guard
*[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior
*[[Olan Soulé]] as [[Carmichael]]
*[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman

== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/WAROFTHEGODS.htm War of the Gods full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingWar.htm War of the Gods deleted scenes]

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[[de:Teuflische Versuchung, Teil I]]
[[fr:La Guerre des dieux, 1re partie]]

Take the Celestra

2016-05-31T20:45:55Z

AdamDeanHall: Added an Adama quote.

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| title= Take the Celestra
| series= tos
| forumthread=1544
| episode= 20
| guests=
| writer= [[Jim Carlson]] <br> [[Terrence McDonnell]]
| story= [[David S. Arthur]] <br> [[IMDB:nm0681002|David G. Phinney]] <br> [[Jim Carlson]] <br> [[Terrence McDonnell]]
| director= [[Daniel Haller]]
| production= 50929
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-04-01
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
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| next= [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]
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== Overview ==

: ''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] encounters long-lost love [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] amidst a mutinous rebellion aboard the ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]''.''

== Summary ==

* In a formal dress ceremony aboard the [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] to honor [[Kronus]], captain of the ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'' and former commander of the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Rycon]]'', [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]] bestow upon Kronus the [[Distinguished Service Medallion]]; he is also appointed executive commander of three industry ships in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|ragtag fleet]].
* During the proceedings, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] recognizes former love [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] standing among the ranks of the ''Celestra'' crew; when she leaves during the ceremony, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] must physically restrain Starbuck from breaking ranks to follow her.
* Aurora goes to the control room and, in a sinister manner, requests navigational data for the beta sector.
* At the reception following the ceremony, Kronus mildly berates [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] for drinking before duty; he then reminds Adama of his strict adherence to regulation and discipline.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Take the Celestra!.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Take the Celestra'']]
* Starbuck (re-)introduces himself to Aurora, who has become the pilot of Kronus’ shuttle, but the two old flames are interrupted by [[Cassiopeia]] with concert duckets; annoyed, Aurora walks off, but is chased after by Starbuck.
* Shuttling back to the ''Celestra'', Kronus informs [[Charka]], his second in command, the he (Kronus) will be retaining command of the ship; he chides an obviously disappointed Charka, asking him to bide his time before getting his own command.
* Aboard the ''Celestra'', Aurora and her fellow mutineers make last-centon preparations for their takeover attempt.
* Starbuck convinces Apollo to accompany him to the ''Celestra'' for a "maintenance scan" — and to speak with Aurora; although unconvinced, Tigh agrees to the request, but he also informs Cassiopeia, who reclaims the concert duckets — both concert duckets — from Starbuck in the [[Viper (TOS)|viper]] launch bay.
* On the ''Celestra'' bridge, [[Hermes]] informs Kronus of a [[turbodyne]] problem; Kronus communicates their problem to Adama and requests that the fleet not slow down for them.
* Aurora and her lover [[Damon]] begin their mutiny by taking hostages in the landing bay; however, another crewman successfully alerts the bridge amid laser fire.
* Kronus is able to send security reinforcements to corner the mutineers; he and Charka personally grab laser pistols and take part in the melee.
* Apollo and Starbuck, who had landed aboard the ''Celestra'' during the uprising, walk into the middle of a firefight; Starbuck comes face to face with Aurora, each holding a laser blaster, but neither willing to fire.
* The mutineers are captured and rounded up for transport to the ''Galactica''; since a senior commander must be present to bring charges of mutiny, Kronus accompanies the prisoners aboard the shuttlecraft, being piloted by Apollo and Starbuck.
* Charka, who had been placed in temporary command of the ''Celestra'' during Kronus' absence, orders that the shuttlecraft be given bogus navigation coordinates in order to strand its occupants, including Kronus, in deep space.
[[Image:Aurora.jpg|thumb|right|Starbuck's long-lost love Aurora.]]
* Apollo and Starbuck pilot the shuttle away from the ''Celestra'' and, unknowingly, away from the fleet into oblivion.
* Aboard the ''Celestra'', Charka begins to openly boast of his ''coup'' with his ''de facto'' second-in-command Hermes, as they change the ship's course toward the fleet, effectively stranding the shuttlecraft; Charka orders all laser pistols confiscated and brought to the bridge.
* Restrained as prisoners, Aurora and Damon try to convince Starbuck that their mutiny was undertaken for noble causes, specifically to protest the oppressive living conditions imposed by the ultra-strict Kronus; Starbuck reluctantly broaches the subject with Kronus.
* To ensure (buy) the crew's loyalty, Charka promises each crewmember a promotion in rank and pay.
* Kronus begins a dialog with the former mutineers, learning that they had planned to steal a shuttle and escape to a nearby, remote planet (the 21st planet in its system); Kronus learns, apparently for the first time, of Charka's inhumane oppressiveness toward the ''Celestra'' crew.
* Apollo is disturbed when the fleet does not appear on his scanners as expected; trying to reverse triangulate their position, they are unable to locate the ''Celestra'', which has "gone dark" to avoid detection.
[[Image:CassieCelestra.jpg|thumb|right|Starbuck and Cassiopeia patch things up.]]
* Having lost its last reference point to the fleet, the shuttlecraft runs low on fuel; the mutineers agree to alter the shuttle's computers to act as ion tracking sensors to locate the ''Celestra'', in exchange for fair hearings regarding their mutiny.
* Aurora, while acknowledging her previous love affair with Starbuck, nevertheless pledges her love to Damon; she convinces Starbuck to speak to Damon about the matter.
* The shuttlecraft locates the ''Celestra'' and touches down aboard her landing bay just as fuel expires; Apollo, Starbuck, and Kronus make their way to the bridge, accompanied now by former mutineers Aurora and Damon.
* Using Hermes, Apollo gains access to the confiscated laser pistols; a firefight breaks out on the ''Celestra'' bridge, damaging the steering control and sending the ''Celestra'' veering wildly off course.
* Kronus crawls to the steering control and rights the vessel, but not before taking a lethal laser blast.
* Apollo tackles Charka and disarms him, ending the (second) mutiny.
* Aboard the ''Galactica'', a funeral is held for Kronus, as his casket is shot into space.
* Starbuck patches things up with Cassiopeia, who has two (new) concert duckets ready for that evening.

== Adama's Notes ==
''Morale continues to rise, due in part of the number of habitable planets we encounter and the reintroduction of amenities we enjoyed before the destruction of the colonies. Once again, although on a limited scale, we are able to partake of music and the theater and when the occasion warrants, even indulge in ceremony.''

== Notes ==

* This was the last episode to air before the announcement of the original series' cancellation.
* The notion of fleets was introduced in "[[The Living Legend, Part I|The Living Legend]]." The existence of ''Rycon'' reinforces this concept of separate battlestar ''fleets''.
* The Viper joystick on a pole in the center of the Celestra's bridge is about as silly as anything ever seen in this series. A comparison can be made to the "[[MemoryAlpha:manual steering column|manual steering column]]" used by [[MemoryAlpha:William T. Riker|William T. Riker]] in ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek Insurrection|Star Trek Insurrection]]''.
* ''Celestra'' is first seen in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] in the opening credits, following [[Terry Carter]]'s on screen credit, and at the end of each episode during Adama's monologue, "Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny..."
* The network censors did not want Kronus to die, but the writers won out.
* The firefight in ''Celestra'''s landing bay proved troublesome for the writers as ABC censors insisted that every cut to the firefight from other scenes was a new "incidence of violence," putting the episode well over its allowed limit.
* [[Ana Alicia]] ([[Aurora]]) later appeared in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode [[Space Croppers]] as [[Gloria Alonzo]], a farmgirl with a crush on [[Dillon]].
* Sheba appears in a [[Uniforms (TOS)|dress uniform]] for the first time.

== Analysis ==

* "Take the Celestra", filmed late in the series, is another episode that was designed to save budget money by making use of existing sets. The episode is set in only a few locations, all of which are in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], and involve no location shots and few new special effects. ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'''s bridge, corridors and landing bay are redresses of existing sets, and a few new uniforms and judicious use of matte paintings help to save money. However, with the possible exception of the hall where Kronus receives his award at the start of the episode which is largely unseen and seems to consist mostly of black curtains, these measures are not distracting.
* We meet yet another one of [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s love interests, this one a jilted one from his past, who wants nothing to do with him, a young technician named [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]]. This provides an interesting look into Starbuck's character, as we see the perspective of one of his conquests, who claims he didn't care enough for her to look for her after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Destruction of the Colonies]]. Although Starbuck claims he did look for Aurora, after the attack, her claim that she was listed in the computer (the equivalent of being listed in the phone book) is an unavoidable assertion. Of course, we know from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" that Starbuck seemed more concerned about two-timing [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] and the refugee [[socialator]] [[Cassiopeia]] than in any searches for Aurora, but perhaps this occurred off screen.
* [[Kronus]] is a somewhat less interesting character, a Galactican version of [[w:Captain Bligh|Captain Bligh]], who seems to have completely lost touch with what is actually happening under his command. This reflects badly on Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] as well, who saw fit to give Kronus an award without even checking his former commander's credentials.
* All in all, another Fleet episode that reveals more about the motivations and passions of the survivors beyond the people on ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.

== Questions ==

*Was Kronus always in command of the ''Celestra'' before the Cylon attack? If not, who previously commanded the ''Celestra''?
*Does Starbuck honestly attempt to look for Aurora?
*How many other romantic acquaintences of Starbuck's are in the Fleet?
*Given the situation on the ''Celestra'', how many other ship's crews share the same situation as they do?
*The mention of the battlestar ''Rycon'' again asks the question, how many battlestars actually were built throughout the course of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]? How many battlestars were left or believed destroyed before the [[Battle of Cimtar]]?
*How many battlestar fleets were there?

== Bloopers ==

* Tickets are called duckets (which is a bit confusing in itself), yet Cassiopea accidently calls them tickets at the end.

* When Apollo and Starbuck land on the Celestra and the vipers slow to a stop, your attention is naturally drawn to the far viper, but the viper nearest to the camera is the cockpit shot Viper and it has an incomplete outer skin. You can see the wooden skeleton at the bottom of the screen.

* After the battle ends, in a wide shot of the bridge we see Kronus laying next to the viper joystick with one arm wrapped around it. Then in a close-up shot, the arm is down at his side.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*''Adama’s opening narration:''
: '''Adama''': The morale of the fleet continues to rise, due in part to the increasing number of habitable planets we are encountering, and the reintroduction of some of the amenities our people enjoyed before the destruction of the colonies. Once again, although on a limited scale, we are able to partake of music, and the theater, and, when the occasion warrants, even indulge ourselves in ceremony.

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Jim Carlson]] discusses an attempt by [[ABC]]'s censors to interfere with the series that Carlson fixed:''

: '''Jim Carlson:''' In doing "Take the Celestra" we had a firefight going on, and this goes to the quota of violence that’s involved and ABC had some kind of formula that you could have x number of incidents of violence within a show, and I think it was like four or five but I’m not sure. But meantime we had a ‘B’ story going on back aboard the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' and we had to cut away from that firefight, then we come back to the firefight and then finish that. Well, I got a call from this young lady at ABC who was new at that time in the Standards and Practices division and probably very imbued with ‘follow the rules and regulations as they’re set down on paper.’ And she was counting that firefight as two instances of violence because we cut away to go back to the ''Galactica'' and she said you have to drop either the beginning or the ending of the firefight. And I said we can’t do that, it’s impossible, besides, it’s only one incidence of violence with this cutting away, it’s not two. And she said no, it’s two, you have to drop one, and I said we can’t, it’s impossible, and she said, no, it’s not. And she became very adamant about it and finally I lost my cool, I didn’t swear at her or call her names or anything, I just said I didn’t think this was going to work and invited her to come over and write the episode. So she hung up on me and I picked up the phone again and called her boss and explained the situation to him. And he listened to what I had to say and I didn’t say a word about her except that she didn’t agree with me and he listened to my explanation and said, ‘that’s fine, go ahead.’”<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/carlson.html|title=Battlestar Zone Interview: Jim Carlson|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Paul Fix]] as [[Kronus|Commander Kronus]]
*[[Nick Holt]] as [[Charka]]
*[[Ana Alicia]] as [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]]
*[[Randy Stumpf]] as [[Damon]]
*[[Richard Styles]] as [[Hermes]]
*[[James R. Parkes]] as Mutineer #1
*[[Michael Horsley]] as Mutineer #2
*[[Ted Hamaguchi]] as 3rd Crewman
*[[Robert Murvin]] as Duty Officer

== References ==
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== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12171 Take the Celestra full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/TAKETHECELESTRA.htm Take the Celestra full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Saga of a Star World

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AdamDeanHall: Added some Adama quotes.

: ''For other uses of the title of "Saga of a Star World", see: [[Saga of a Star World (disambiguation)]]''

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== Overview ==

:''The [[Cimtar (TOS)|Human-Cylon peace accords]] are a ruse by the genocidal [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], determined to exterminate all humanity. Only the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] and a ragtag [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] survive, journeying across the galaxy in search of a long-lost sister civilization, [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. On the first leg of their journey, the Fleet is lured to the planet [[Carillon]] for fuel and relaxation—and barely survives a trap by the [[Ovions]], an underground, insectoid species in league with the Cylons.''

== Summary ==
* The episode opens with a shot of five [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]] that comprise the Colonial Fleet assigned to the Peace Treaty. They are the battlestars ''Galactica'', ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'', ''[[Acropolis]]'', ''[[Pacifica]]'' and ''[[Triton (TOS)|Triton]]''.
* As the Seventh Millennium of Time approaches, [[Adar (TOS)|President Adar]] toasts his [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] on the celebration of peace between humanity and the [[Cylon Empire]]. In the Quorum are [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]].
* Aboard ''Galactica'', [[Zac|Lieutenant Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s younger brother, convinces [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] to let him take his patrol with Apollo so he can prove that he is a worthy [[Colonial Warrior|warrior]]. Apollo, aware of the deception, agrees and Apollo and Starbuck reminisce of their younger days and Apollo teases Starbuck about his stomach (the "ailiment" that Starbuck uses in front of Zac and Apollo as the excuse to allow Zac to fly).
* [[Rigel|Flight Corporal Rigel]] clears Apollo and Zac for launch and the two launch on their patrol of the [[Lianus Vector]].
* Aboard ''Atlantia'', Adar congratulates Baltar on his work on the armistice. Adar later meets with Adama, who gives his misgivings about the peace treaty and the Cylon's hatred of humanity and freedom. Adar assures him that the Cylons have sued for peace.
* On patrol, Zac notices two targets above the old moon of [[Cimtar]]. Apollo flies ahead and [[Warbook|identifies]] one target as an empty [[Cylon freighter (TOS)|Cylon tanker]]. On reaching the second ship, a freighter, Apollo's [[scanner]]s are jammed. Suspicious that the freighter is hiding something, Apollo continues flying through the mist and encounters a huge armada of [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]].
*Apollo and Zac engage four pursuing Raiders, but Zac's top engine is damaged in the attack. Apollo assures him that they can easily handle four to one odds. Zac's scanner soon shows the odds are worsened to a thousand to one. Zac tells Apollo to warn the fleet of the impending Cylon ambush. Apollo reluctantly leaves his younger brother behind.
* Commander Adama and [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] return to ''Galactica'' to find the whole ship on alert. At [[Core command]], [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] informs Adama that their patrol ran into some trouble but the reports are being jammed. Adama reports this to the President and asks to launch a patrol to intercept. Baltar convinces Adar not to launch fighters due to the delicate nature of the peace treaty. Adama then asks that the fleet be brought to a state of alert. Adar says he will consider it.
[[Image:Welcome.jpg|thumb|250px|Adama and Tigh survey the situation nervously]]
* Tigh informs Adama that the patrol is under Apollo's command and that Zac is with him. Adama now realizes the gravity of the situation.
* Zac continues his journey home ahead of the Cylon fighter fleet, but his damaged [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] is slowly losing ground.
* Ignoring orders, Adama begins a battle station drill to avoid direct violation of the President's orders while allowing him to scramble his fighters for an initial defense.
* Starbuck enjoys a game of [[Pyramid (TOS)|Pyramid]] with some Gemonese warriors. His hand, a full Pyramid, wins. The alert klaxon sounds just as he tries to collect his winnings.
* Zac's Viper is destroyed by the Cylons in sight of the fleet. When Adar asks what that explosion was, Adama sadly answers, "That was my son, Mr. President."
* The Cylons commence their attack on the battlestars. Only ''Galactica'' is in a sufficient state of readiness to fight; none of the other battlestars can launch their fighters.
* Apollo returns to the bridge and reports on the Cylon ambush and asks to go back to escort Zac back in. He is informed of Zac's death.
* Apollo informs Tigh and Adama that he found no [[basestar (TOS)|basestars]] in the area that supported the fighters. They realize that the tankers were used to re-fuel the fighters, allowing the basestars to be elsewhere.
*Adama realizes the basestars are gathering to attack the Colonies themselves. Adama contacts Adar and requests permission to leave the battle in order to attempt to defend their home planets. During this transmission the Cylons bear down on battlestar ''Atlantia'' and destroy her.
* The [[Imperious Leader]], on a basestar near the Colonies, orders the planetary attack to begin.
[[Image:The Lights of Caprica scene.jpg|thumb|right|The infamous Lights of Caprica scene!]]
* Adama orders ''Galactica'' to head for Caprica to defend the colony. Viper pilot [[Greenbean]] and other pilots notice the battlestar leaving the battle zone.
* As ''Galactica'' closes in on the Colonies, the jamming clears to allow them to view a news report from the surface of Caprica from [[Serina]]. As the attack begins, Serina ends her report abruptly to find her son [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], whose [[daggit]] is killed. ''Galactica's'' crew watch helplessly as the destruction of the colonies continues. Even the outer colonies such as Sagitara are not spared.
* Adama elects to go down to the surface of Caprica in his shuttle. Fearing for his father's safety, Apollo convinces Adama to accompany him in his fighter.
* Rigel informs Tigh that 67 fighters returned from the battle; only 25 belong to ''Galactica''. [[Omega]] informs Tigh that they are also the only surviving battlestar.
* Starbuck returns with battle damage and crash lands successfully. Angry over ''Galactica'' leaving during the battle, Athena tells him of something more serious: the Colonies are destroyed.
* On Caprica, Adama finds the ruins of his home. His wife, [[Ila]], is presumed dead, and Adama's grief overwhelms him temporarily.
* Apollo is confronted by angry colonists. Adama informs the colonists that only ''Galactica'' is left to guard the survivors.
* Adama tells the colonists to assemble the people in every ship that will carry them. In all, 220 ships leave the ruined worlds to gather behind the last battlestar.
* At a ship's representative meeting aboard ''Galactica'', Adama tells them of their destination: The home of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] on a planet called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].
[[Image:TV Guide Ad.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for Saga of a Star World]]
* Starbuck apologizes to Athena (who is in the process of taking off her [[pressure suit]]) for his behavior in the landing bay. Starbuck realizes they may have only tomorrow to live, for but Athena says she cannot commit to a relationship.
* Boomer and Starbuck are on fleet maintenance on the freighter [[Gemini (TOS)|''Gemini'']] to check for battle damage. Apollo is also there, checking for [[Solium (TOS)|solium]] leaks with [[Beta company]].
* They head below decks to find the sad condition of colonists living there. The warriors are told of food and water shortages.
*As they attend to the wounded, one colonist, [[Cassiopeia]], attempts to help by translating for an ill Geminese man, but is ridiculed for being a [[socialator]].
*The warriors learn that some people on board the [[Rising Star (TOS)|''Rising Star'']] Liner are living in luxury with hoards of supplies.
* Apollo re-routes the shuttle to the ''Rising Star'' and finds [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]], who indicates most of the food there has [[Pluton poisoning]]. They try to salvage some of the food but are told to keep it quiet in fear of a mutiny.
* The Cylons become aware of ''Galactica'' and her escape with survivors. Imperious Leader instructs flight leader [[Serpentine]], a Centurion, to inform Count Baltar of his displeasure, ordering Baltar to deliver either ''Galactica'' or his own head.
* Aboard the ''Rising Star'', Serina asks Apollo to help cheer up Boxey. Apollo gives Boxey one of his rank insignia and promises to find him a daggit. Serina thanks Apollo for his help.
* Boomer and Apollo find [[Uri|Sire Uri]] and his party. They are appalled by Sire Uri's gluttony and celebration. Ignoring Sire Uri's refusal to give up his supply of food, Apollo orders Boomer to instruct Jolly to gather a crew to distribute the food to others. Boomer asks Apollo if he hasn't overplayed his hand since Sire Uri is a newly elected member of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of the Twelve]].
* Cassiopeia's arm is healed by ''Galactica'' medical staff and Starbuck agrees to help her find somewhere else to go in lieu of the ''Gemini''.
* Rigel reports to Tigh that long range patrols report no signs of Cylon pursuit.
[[Image:Galactica women.jpg|thumb|right|Serina, Athena and Cassiopeia]]
* The Council of Twelve debate the Fleet's destination. Believing [[Carillon]] is too far to travel because of the food shortage, Uri suggests the planet [[Borallus]], but Adama believes it too dangerous. Apollo suggests a shortcut to Carillon via the [[Nova of Madagon]]. However, the Cylons had [[Cylon Mine|mined]] the passage, so Vipers are needed to clear a path for the Fleet. Starbuck and Boomer are "volunteered" for the mission.
* Apollo gathers Serina and Boxey. Apollo and [[Wilker|Doctor Wilker]] surprise Boxey with [[Muffit#The "Muffit II"|Muffit Two]], a mechanical daggit. Apollo and Serina share an embrace.
* Cassiopeia and Starbuck spend some intimate time on the flight deck before a jealous Athena activates a steam purge in the area and burns Starbuck.
* The Vipers launch with shielded cockpits to protect from the brightness of the nova. They succeed in destroying the [[Cylon Mine|mines]], and the fleet reaches Carillon.
* Adama orders landing operations to begin at once with [[mineral ships]] and [[Landram]]s. [[Blue Squadron]] is ordered to vector in the landing parties.
* Aboard the main basestar, Baltar appears before the Imperious Leader. The Imperious Leader alters his bargain to spare Baltar's colony and orders Baltar's immediate execution, but stops short and orders him removed for public execution.
* Boomer and Starbuck come upon strange bright lights and startle a [[Blonde Taurus|female Tauran]] coming out of what is apparently a [[chancery]]. The woman's excitement over her winnings make it apparent that she is completely unaware of the Colonies' destruction. Starbuck and Boomer enter the casino to investigate.
* Apollo, Jolly, Serina, Boxey and Muffit travel to the old mine.
* Boomer questions the validity of the chancery and is amazed that Starbuck can think about making money in light of their plight.
[[Image:Galactica TV Guide Cover.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide cover - Sept. 16, 1978]]
* Boxey chases after Muffit when he escapes the landram, with Jolly not far behind. Serina and Apollo share a tender moment alone. Muffit and Boxey are "kidnapped" by the [[Ovion]]s.
* Jolly, Apollo and Serina search for Boxey but are also taken captive by the Ovions and brought below the surface to the Ovion's domain. They are re-united with Boxey, Muffit, Starbuck and Boomer. Apparently the [[Lotay|Ovion Queen]] has offered her friendship and all that Carillon has to offer.
* On hearing of the events on Carillon, Adama questions the Ovion's hospitality and notices that only small amounts of fuel are arriving from the surface.
* Cassiopeia and Athena both attempt to rendezvous with Starbuck on Carillon. They discover each other, and Starbuck is left without a companion.
* Some [[Answaw|guests]] of the hotel enter an elevator to go their rooms, but the elevator takes them below to Ovions, who capture them.
* Adama and Tigh realize that they have been deceived about the amount of tylium on Carillon, and suspect Cylon involvement.
* Aboard ''Galactica'', the council meets with Adama to discuss the dismantling of arms. During this meeting the history of the war and the humans involvement with the [[Hasari]] is discussed. Adama balks at the discussion of laying down their arms and leaves the meeting. The council decides to let the colonists decide their fate at a function to award Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their heroism in leading the Fleet through the [[Straits of Madagon]].
* Cassiopeia enters an elevator on Carillon and is also captured by the Ovions. She witnesses the three previous colonists being cocooned by The Ovions.
* Aboard ''Galactica'', Tigh meets with Adama in secret to devise a plan to keep their warriors battle ready while fooling Sire Uri and the Ovions, giving the impression that actual warriors are in attendance. To aid in the ruse, Adama decides to launch routine patrols to appease the Council, but will be used in truth to await a Cylon trap. Tigh is put in charge of gathering uniforms and people to fill them.
* Starbuck, Boomer, and Apollo gather on the surface. Uri is satisfied that most of the warriors are in attendance. Boomer motions to Starbuck that there are three unknown men wearing the insignia from Blue Squadron. Starbuck goes to investigate and runs into Apollo. Starbuck reports the imposters, and all enter an elevator to head below the surface.
* Uri impatiently informs Boomer to find Starbuck and Apollo.
* Starbuck and Apollo continue their search for the imposters while a Cylon Centurion receives a report from [[Seetol|an Ovion]] of the warrior count at the party.
[[Image:Saga Of A Star World - Deleted Scene.jpg|thumb|right|The Anthem scene - A deleted scene occurring after the flight from Carillon in which the entire cast attends a ceremony, and Apollo learns of Serina's illness.]]
* Apollo and Starbuck jury rig the elevator to go lower below Carillon. They encounter the Ovions and Cylons.
* Starbuck questions the connection between the surface and the Ovions below. Starbuck suggests that Apollo go back up and gather the colonists while he stays below to set fire to the tylium. Apollo refuses, remembering his abandonment of Zac.
*Boxey comes out of an elevator in pursuit of Muffit. As a Cylon aims his weapon at Boxey, Apollo and Starbuck intervene.
*In the battle, the warriors find the cocoons of the humans that the Ovions are feeding on, as well as Cassiopeia, who they rescue in the nick of time.
* The Imperious Leader orders the springing of the Cylon trap.
* Starbuck and Apollo, with Cassiopeia, Boxey and Muffit in tow, begin their escape, while the Cylons begin their attack run at ''Galactica'' and the Fleet.
* Boomer joins in with Starbuck and Apollo as they escape back to the surface to warn everyone of the danger. Apollo and the others reach the surface and warn the others to leave. Uri balks at this idea until a Cylon appears, and hastily changes his mind.
* Jolly and a series of Landrams arrive to help in the escape. Apollo and Starbuck find out that the Landrams were ordered in place by Adama.
* Boxey tells Serina that he wishes Apollo could be his dad. Starbuck kisses Cassiopeia goodbye.
* The warriors launch from Carillon as the attack on the ''Galactica'' begins, engaging the Cylons as ''Galactica'' takes heavy hits.
* Apollo, along with Starbuck, goes after the lone basestar with Imperious Leader hidden behind Carillon. Adama refuses to authorize the warriors to chase the base ship but Apollo and Starbuck continue their pursuit using the Cylon frequency to give the impression of four squadrons (Blue and Green, Red and Yellow).
*The Imperious Leader receives news of the counterattack and orders the baseship behind Carillon.
*Adama is astonished at the ruse that Starbuck and Apollo are planning.
*The Imperious Leader is given a report of the six squadrons approaching them and the destruction of their entire Raider complement. He orders the basestar lower to the surface but is warned of the temperature reaching critical points.
*Starbuck and Apollo reach the baseship. Tigh reports the planet reaching vapor point.
*The Cylons now realize that the plan is a deception and open fire on Apollo and Starbuck. Starbuck and Apollo escape just as the planet and basestar are destroyed.
* Baltar is brought before another Imperious Leader, who explains he has examined Baltar's epistle and spares his life: Not to serve the Cylon Empire, but to serve his people. Baltar is given the task of extending the hand of truce to the humans. Baltar explains that the humans are not likely to be receptive.
*The Imperious Leader gives Baltar command of a basestar with an IL-Series Drone named [[Lucifer]] to serve at his aide to accomplish this task.

== Adama's Notes ==
''And the word went forth to every outpost of humanity, and they came - the Aries, the Gemons, the Virgos, the Scorpios, the Pisceans and the Sagitarrans. In all, two hundred and twenty ships, representing every colony, color and creed in the star system. The human race might have one more chance, but first it would have to survive the alliance, the elements and the unknown dark and sinister threats that would lie ahead.''

''We've come so far, so quickly. There's been little time for reason. What is the secret behind the existence of this outpost on the outer rim of our star system? There are many such oases for intergalactic travelers, but none so far off the known arteries of trade, and none so curiously close a tylium mine. Fuel has begun to arrive from the Ovion mines, but in curiously small quantities. Now I feel the growing need for extraordinary measures of precaution. The ships continue to hover over the planet, supported by maintenance crews whose spirits are depleted as their numbers. Everyone seems to have forgotten our flight from the Cylons. The beauty and wiles of Carillon hold our people spellbound.''

== Notes ==

* The conflict with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] has raged for some 1,000 [[yahren]].
* Each Colony of Man has one representative on the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]. After the meeting of the Quorum each representative returns to "their" battlestar.
*#Adama represents [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Caprica]] and commands [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']].
*#Adar is president and returns to the ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]''.
* The Cylons have a hierarchal imperical society, lead by an emperor referred to as the [[Imperious Leader]].
* The Cylons wish to exterminate human life as Colonials have interfered with Cylon efforts regarding the [[Hasari]]'s "nation".
* Nuclear weapons are not a technology used in the Original Series, instead "weapons of mass destruction", namely in the form of [[pluton poisoning|pluton bombs]], were used on the Colonies. (The Cylons of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], however, ''do'' use these type of weapons against the Colonies, to [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|devastating effect]].)
* Apollo points out to [[Sire]] [[Uri]] at their first meeting that "some 100 people have died since our deliverance from the Cylons", though not due to starvation. More people have died while on Carillon, however, when the Cylons sprang their trap.
* [[Carol Baxter]], who portrayed the talkative woman in the elevator on Carillon, would later portray [[Macy]] in "[[The Lost Warrior]]".
* There are three different versions of this episode. A theatrical release, a three part pilot and video release. The episode contained on the DVD box set is the complete episode with all the parts that were deleted or shortened or altered to some degree restored.
* In the feature film version, Baltar is ''beheaded'' after his betrayal on orders of, and at the feet of, the Imperious Leader. But Baltar's demise is later removed and his character spared to lead an ongoing pursuit of the remnants of humanity for the series in the televised version of this episode.
* There are two plot lines that were filmed, but [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)#Saga of a Star World|later dropped]]:
** The plot line pertaining to Serina's "space cancer", and thus a majority of Doctor [[Paye]]'s scenes, were removed. Serina's illness occurs because she was affected by the pluton poisoning, which is briefly mentioned by [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''.
** In addition, a subplot revolving around Adama's attempt to resign as fleet commander is dropped as well. All that remains of this in the final version is Adama's conversation with Athena, where he reflects on one event on a colony regarding a woman with a small child.
* The original transmission of this episode was interrupted on the East Coast for more than an hour due to the signing of the Camp David Peace Accord between Israel and Egypt. President Jimmy Carter hosted the signing between Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egypt's President Anwar Sadat. ABC chose to continue the transmission from the exact point of the interruption since it had heavily promoted the show and was committed to the new series.

== Analysis ==

* Adama asks if any of the other ships could launch their Vipers, to which he receives a report that they didn't. Yet [[Rigel]] reports that out of the 67 Vipers returning to ''Galactica'', 25 fighters belonged to ''Galactica''. Obviously, the other battlestars launched some of their Vipers, but in few numbers and not in time. Additionally, there might have been patrols from other battlestars that were deployed at the time, but returned to the main fight.

*Apparently the Ovions have manufactured or acquired human food supplies, but prefer humans to eat over human food, or could not digest human foodstuffs.

* Baltar's ascension in the Cylon ranks after the [[Battle of Carillon]] occurs after the succeeding [[Imperious Leader]] finds Baltar's ability to think like humans a valuable asset. The Cylons apparently realize that they are not able to outwit humans using logic, as humans were capable of feats of illogic and daring despite statistical odds. Since Baltar had already shown his willingness to destroy humanity for his own gain, the Cylons may have felt that Baltar would garner the Empire a second, final success in ridding them of the last of humanity for good. Perhaps, as well, with the bulk of the Twelve Colonies gone, the Imperious Leader considered the issue of humanity's existence virtually over, leaving Baltar to "mop up" the remaining mess.

* It is difficult to imagine that only five battlestars would be the only means of defence for a race made of twelve planets or colonies, especially when there is mention of the [[Fifth Fleet]] in "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]". In addition, given the length of the [[Thousand Yahren War]], it is very likely that many battlestars and other warships were built. Over time, attrition left the Colonials with fewer (albeit stronger) battlestars, with fighters that outmatched the Cylons even when the Colonials were outnumbered 10 to 1, according to Apollo.

* The only way to ensure complete destruction is total planetary annilihation. Humanity's destruction is like the ridding of a nest of cockroaches in a home. While it is possible to destroy most of them, a house is so large (with nooks and crevices to hide that cannot be found by pesticides) that complete removal of them is impossible unless the house itself is destroyed. The same is true for the humans scattered in non-urban areas, in shelters, or off-planet. (This is also shown in the Re-imaged Series, as the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] pyramid team was able to survive the planetary bombing in the mountains outside of Delphi.)

== Questions ==

* If Cimtar is a moon, what planet did it orbit?
* What happened to the [[Hasari]]s?
* How large is the Cylon Empire? What is the size and disposition of the Cylon forces?
* How large is the Colonial sphere of influence in the galaxy?
* Is each colony on a planet or are some of them on moons orbiting another colony's planet?
* Are the civilian conditions on the Gemini freighter typical of those on the other ships? ([[War of the Gods, Part I|Answer #1]], [[Take the Celestra|Answer #2]])
* When did the survivors have time (or the resources) to vote for candidates to the [[Quorum of Twelve]]? How was this process handled? Who or what body decided the candidates?
* If the Ovions got their food supply from harvesting the Colonials, what were the humans being fed at the casino, and what was sent to the fleet as supplies?
* From what colony does Baltar originate?
* It is implied that Baltar did not act alone, as the reports regarding Carillon were filed by his people. Who else conspired with Baltar? ([[Murder on the Rising Star|One answer]])
* If the Cylons wanted to kill ''all'' humans, why put one in charge of a basestar?
* How did the Exodus happen? If the Cylons were instructed to exterminate all of mankind would they not make sure the job was finished and not leave anything behind or any means of escape?
* What was the strength and disposition of the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial Fleet]]?
* Did the Colonies have a planetary defense system? ([[Murder on the Rising Star|Answer]])
* Aside from the Ovions, what other races were part of "the [[Alliance]]" referred to by Commander Adama?
* What is the population of the Fleet?
* Are any of the ships in the Fleet capable of defending themselves?

== Official Statements ==

* ''Richard Hatch discusses reshooting a scene in the episode depicting [[Ovion]]s eating human flesh:''
: '''[[Richard Hatch]]:''' "Most companies have to continuously cut corners, settle for less than the best. Not ''Galactica''. We still have to work quick, and there's only so much money, but the producers are determined that everything be the best it possibly can be. They know it's the little places that count. For instance, we have these alien creatures that feed on human flesh. In one shot of them, the lighting wasn't quite right, and their walk was just not convincing. They could have let that go, but they went back and reshot the entire sequence to get the right look, the right texture."<ref name="starlog dec 78">{{cite magazine |quotes= |last=Houston |first=David |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1978 |month=December |title=Two Crazy Kind of Guys |magazine=Starlog |volume= |issue= |pages=29 |id= |url= |accessdate= }}</ref>

* ''[[Alan J. Levi]] discusses his first day on the set, after [[Richard Colla]] was terminated:''
: "[[Glen Larson|Glen [Larson]]] didn’t like the way the exterior of the casino was shot, just didn’t have any great feeling of murder and escape and such. That was my first night of shooting, and everybody’s looking at me like I’m the new kid on the block and they’re going, ‘you want me to do what?’ And I’m screaming through the megaphone and people are running back and forth and this and that and the cameras are racing from here to there…well, I wore everybody out, but it turned out to be a good sequence. It did kind of put a feeling of respect for me in people’s minds as to what I was after."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.geocities.com/sjpaxton/ajl.html|title=Battlestar Zone interview with Alan J. Levi|date=|accessdate=30 April 2008|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{video|/Adama's Suspicions|''Adama clings to his suspicions about the Cylons:''}}
: '''[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]''': Forgive me, [[Adar (TOS)|Mr. President]], but they hate us with every fiber of their existence. We love freedom. We love independence—to feel, to question, to resist oppression. To them, it's an alien way of existing they will never accept.

* {{video|/Welcoming Committee|''The welcoming committee:''}}
: '''Adama''': Mr. President, a wall of unidentified craft is closing in on the fleet.
: '''[[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]''': Possibly a [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon welcoming committee]].
: '''Adama''': Sir, may I suggest we launch a welcoming committee of our own?

* {{video|/Zac's final words|''Zac's final words of desperation:''}}
: '''[[Zac]]''': Patrol to fleet, patrol to fleet! I need help!

* {{video|/Zac's death|''Zac's Viper is destroyed by the Cylons:''}}
:'''President [[Adar (TOS)|Adar]]''': What was that?
:'''Adama (sotto voce)''': That was my son, Mr. President...

* {{video|/Let the Attack Begin|''The Imperious Leader orders the the final strike against the Colonials:''}}
: '''[[Imperious Leader]]''': The final annihilation of the life form known as Man, let the attack begin.

* {{video|/Adama's fleet|''Adama assembles the rag-tag, fugitive fleet:''}}
: '''[[Serina]]''': We must fight back.
: '''Adama''': Yes, we are going to fight back. But not here. Not now. Not in the Colonies. Not even in this star system. Let the word go forth to every man, woman, and child that survived this holocaust. Tell them to set sail at once in every assorted vehicle that will carry them.

* {{video|/Roadmap to Earth|''Adama lays down the road-map for Earth:''}}
: '''Adama''': Our recorded history tells us that we descended from a mother civilization, a race that went out into space to establish colonies. Those of us here assembled now represent the only known surviving colonies save one—a sister world far out in the universe, remembered to us only through [[Book of the Word|ancient writings]]. It is my intention to seek out that remaining colony, that last outpost of humanity in the whole universe.
: '''Serina''': Commander Adama... This [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Colony]]—this other world—where is it and what is it called?
: '''Adama''': I wish I could tell you that I know precisely where it is, but I can't. However, I do know that it lies beyond our star system, in a galaxy very much like our own, on a planet called... [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* ''After being chastised by Apollo:''
: '''[[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]''': Just keep it up, old buddy. You're going to get us into real trouble.
: '''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': 10,000 light years from nowhere, our planet shot to pieces, people starving, and ''I'm'' going to get us in trouble?
: '''Boomer''': All I'm saying is—
: '''Starbuck''': What's the matter with you? I tell ya, may as well live for today. We might not have many left.

* {{video|/The Burden|''Adama reflects on the fall of their civilization to his daughter, Athena:''}}
: '''Adama''': You didn't see them down there. Their faces—the old, the young—desperate. Begging, ''screaming'' for a chance to come aboard—a chance to live. And there I was like God, passing out priorities... as if they were tickets to a lottery. There was one—one woman... with a child in her arms. She tore at my arm as I was boarding the launch to come back.
: '''[[Athena (TOS)|Athena]]''': Father, don't—
: '''Adama''': Guard came up. I saw him out of the corner of my eye and tried to stop him. He shoved her away, pushed her. He didn't see the child. I don't know what happened to that woman. But, God, I don't want it anymore. Let someone else do it.
: '''Athena''': Father?
: '''Adama''': Take this burden from me.

* {{video|/All Starting Over|''Apollo and Serina discuss the past:''}}
: '''Serina:''' Thank you.
: '''Apollo:''' For what?
: '''Serina:''' For saving my son's life.
: '''Apollo:''' You're getting things a little out of proportion... In a way, maybe I should be thanking you.
: '''Serina:''' You don't know anything about me, or what happened to Boxey's father, or...
: '''Apollo:''' When you're ready, you'll tell me. In the meantime, nothing that's happened before really counts for much. As far as the human race is concerned, we're all starting over.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jane Seymour]] as [[Serina]]
*[[Ray Milland]] as [[Uri|Sire Uri]]
*[[Lew Ayres]] as [[Adar (TOS)|President Adar]]
*[[Wilfrid Hyde-White]] as [[Anton|Sire Anton]]
*[[John Fink]] as [[Paye|Dr. Paye]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] (uncredited)
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean|Ensign Greenbean]]
*[[Rick Springfield]] as [[Zac|Lieutenant Zac]]
*[[Randi Oakes]] as [[Blonde Taurus]]
*[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman
*[[David Matthau]] as Operative
*[[Chip Johnson]] as Warrior
*[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Deck Hand
*[[Carol Baxter]] as Woman in Elevator
*[[Myrna Matthews]] as Little Supreme/[[Tucan|Tucana]] Singer (uncredited)
*[[Patti Brooks]] as Big Supreme/[[Tucan|Tucana]] Singer (uncredited)
*[[Sandy Gimpel]] as [[Seetol]] (uncredited)
*[[Diane L. Burgdorf]] as [[Lotay]] (uncredited)
*[[Jim Peck]] as Commentator on Caprica (uncredited)

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/13286 Saga of a Star World, Part 1 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/13326 Saga of a Star World, Part 2 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12677 Saga of a Star World, Part 3 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxV3PmYTA5s&list=FLrIBODxWIieq6zwvGyKozlg&index=10 1978 ABC TV promo for Saga of a Star World]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/SAGAOFASTARWORLD.htm Saga of a Star World full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BG.htm Overview of Battlestar Galactica including production difficulties]
* [http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingSaga.htm Deleted Scenes from Saga of a Star World]

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Murder on the Rising Star

2016-05-31T20:16:52Z

AdamDeanHall: Added an Adama quote.

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== Overview ==

:''When [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] is implicated in a rival [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]]-player's murder, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] come to his defense as Protectors. They eventually uncover a plot involving [[Karibdis]], a traitor who aided [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] in the [[Battle of Cimtar|destruction]] of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]].''

== Summary ==
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] are matched in a [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] match against Flight Sergeants [[Barton]] and [[Ortega]] onboard the [[Rising Star (TOS)|''Rising Star'']]. Ortega's rough play is starting to anger Starbuck.

* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] is providing commentary for the [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] feed of the event, along with [[Zed]]. Boomer comments that Ortega's play can be on the dirty side.

* [[Cassiopeia]] and [[Sheba]] watch the match from the stands. Cassie is concerned with the escalating tempers in the match.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] watch the match from a private lounge aboard the ''Rising Star''. [[Pallon|Their bartender]] asks if the two of them need anything, as his shift is ending soon. Adama is more interested in observing the Triad-mania, Tigh is exhibiting. Tigh tries, but fails, to contain his excitement for the game.

* Ortega's continued fouls nets Starbuck a free shot, allowing the heroes to pull ahead. Apollo takes a second to ask Barton about the rough play of his partner. Barton explains that he has to fly with Ortega because they're assigned together, but he plays Triad with him because Ortega likes to win.

* It isn't long before Ortega unleashes another cheap shot, sending Starbuck over the top and escalating into an all-out brawl between the two. Both players are ejected from the game.

* Outside of the match Starbuck and Ortega continue to scuffle until Cassiopeia breaks it up. After a brief verbal exchange, Ortega leaves to hit the showers. Starbuck is informed that he has ten [[centon]]s to get to the [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] if he hopes to continue to see Cassie.

* Ortega finishes cleaning up, and straps on his [[laser pistol]]. The door to the locker room opens, and Ortega isn't surprised. "I always knew it would come to this," he quips cynically, before going for his pistol.

* Shortly thereafter, Starbuck rushes down the corridor trying to make it to the shuttle in time to make Cassie's deadline. He runs into a [[Pyramid (TOS)|Pyramid]] dealer named [[Chella]], who mentions that he had money on Starbuck. Starbuck has to run though, if he wants to make it in time.

* Chella discovers Ortega's arm hanging out of a nearby doorway, and reports his discovery of Ortega's body to the authorities.

* Adama orders the ''Rising Star'' sealed and questions Chella, who appears to have a solid alibi. Chella does point out his encounter with Starbuck, shifting suspicion onto the [[warrior]].

* Apollo catches up with Starbuck, and lets him know about the murder. Starbuck is shocked, but Apollo needs to check Starbuck's pistol in an attempt to clear him. Apollo is dismayed to discover that Starbuck's pistol had been fired.

* Starbuck explains that he had fired his laser pistol at the range earlier in the day. [[Solon|Sire Solon]], the prosecuting attorney, arrives and appears to believe Starbuck is the guilty party.

* [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] performs a test to determine if Starbuck's pistol was used for the murder, and it results in a perfect match.

* Adama reluctantly charges Starbuck with murder, sending him to the brig aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']]. Starbuck is faced with the choice of pleading self-defense, or going to trial and facing the possibility of life in prison. Starbuck risks the trial.

* Apollo and Boomer step forward to act as Starbuck's defense, but they only have 10 [[centar]]s in which to gather and present their evidence.

* Apollo and Boomer first question Ortega's wingman (and Triad partner) Barton. Barton is about to go on patrol, but does manage to let them know about a gambling tab over on the ''Rising Star'', and that Ortega had mentioned that the only enemy that he had with enough guts to kill him was [[Karibdis]].

* Starbuck's protectors head to the personnel computer to run a query. They have difficulty interacting with the voice interface of the system, prompting Corporal [[Komma]] to comment that he too prefers the old-fashioned "keyboard and scanner" to the voice interface systems. Unfortunately, the computer has no entries related to any Karibdis.

* Cassiopeia visits Starbuck in the brig, but he's a bit distracted. He's watching an IFB interview where Sire Solon is all but proclaiming Starbuck guilty. Cassie tries to suggest that he take the self-defense plea, but Starbuck protests his innocence. She leaves, and the interview eventually drives him to smash the viewscreen.

* Starbuck calls for the guards to fix the broken equipment, and when one of them enters his cell he grabs the guard and makes an escape.

* Apollo races to the launch bay, finding Starbuck in a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] about to take off. Apollo throws his body in front of the Viper, trying to reason with Starbuck. Starbuck feels that he is being framed, and thinks escape is his only option. Apollo manages to prevent Starbuck from launching, and he eventually surrenders himself back into custody.

* Adama is furious at Starbuck, ordering him to the brig with only his two protectors now able to visit him. Adama also chides Solon for influencing public opinion with his IFB interview.

* Adama asks Apollo how the defense is going. Apollo reveals that they have made no progress in tracking down the mysterious Karibdis. Adama recognizes the name as being Baltar's pilot, and the man who sabotaged the colonial defense grid preceding the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon ambush]]. No known pictures of Karibdis exist, and the only one who would recognize that man is [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]].

* Apollo and Boomer visit Baltar, who admits that he does know who Karibdis is. However, since they cannot offer him anything in exchange for the information he refuses to talk.

* Apollo and Boomer go to the ''Rising Star'' to investigate the tab with Table three of the [[chancery]]. They are surprised when they see that Chella is the dealer at the Pyramid table. They believe they have caught their man.

* At the tribunal the protectors lay out their theory that it was Karibdis who did murder in order to stop Ortega from continuing to blackmail him.

* Barton testifies, but hurts the defense by admitting that he heard Starbuck say he'd kill Ortega during the Triad altercation.

* Chella testifies, and initially claims Ortega was blackmailing him about gambling losses. He eventually admits that his real name is [[Riftis]], and that he had bribed Ortega for a spot aboard one of the ships fleeing [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|the colonies]]. Having taken a spot meant for a woman or a child, Ortega blackmailed him by threatening to expose that secret, forcing Riftis to let Ortega win at his Pyramid table.

* There is no evidence that Chella is Karibdis, and Chella's alibi at the time of the murder is rock-solid, leaving the defense at square one.

* Chella does reveal that Ortega was also blackmailing [[Elias]] and [[Pallon]]. The tribunal is curious, and orders the two brought aboard ''Galactica'' in order to testify.

* Transporting the blackmail targets in the [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], Apollo attempts a ruse to flush out [[Karibdis]]. Apollo announces that the identity of Karibdis had been determined, and that after they dropped off the blackmail targets on ''Galactica'' he would be picking up Baltar to confirm the identification. Apollo knows he is putting himself at risk, and makes sure that Boomer keeps an open channel to the shuttle.

* After dropping the suspects off, Apollo notes that the cargo weight indicator goes up 175 pounds as somebody secretly reboards.

* Cassiopeia testifies, and is forced to admit that she heard Starbuck threaten Ortega.

* A hand is seen taking a laser pistol from the weapons locker aboard the shuttle.

* Baltar is brought aboard the shuttle, and continues to keep quiet. Apollo informs him that he believes Karibdis is aboard the shuttle with them. Baltar is visibly shaken, but insists Karibdis is still loyal to him.

* Karibdis emerges behind them. Pallon is Karibdis, and he aims a laser pistol at the two of them.

* Boomer breaks tribunal procedure, opening up the channel to the shuttle. Karibdis triumphantly reveals the whole tale, and the tribunal hears the entire confession. A scuffle ensues, and the tribunal waits on baited breath to find out what has happened aboard the shuttle.

* Apollo reveals that Baltar was the hero of the day, clubbing Karibdis into unconsciousness and allowing Apollo to disarm him. Baltar had realized Karibdis was willing to kill him in order to keep his secret, but a twinge of regret is evident for having had to play the hero.

* Starbuck is acquitted, and upon entering the Triad court is welcomed by an ovation from the crowd.

== Adama's Notes ==
''Our scouts have sent back word of yet another planet along the coordinates given to us by our mysterious super race. More and more often, the planets we come across bear signs of the lost thirteenth tribe. We are getting closer to Earth. And once we have plotted her precise location, we will carefully formulate a plan for observing and sampling her culture. Too sudden an appearance from their relations in space could send our sister world into a wave of culture shock from which she might never recover. And are the inhabitants of Earth far in advance of us in their development or merely primitive animals fallen from a greater time? I feel we will soon know.''

== Notes ==

* Very broadly based on an unshot script by Michael Sloan titled "Fire in Space." According to Jim Carlson and Terry McDonnell, they never saw the original but since Sloan had written a script with a murder, he received story credit.
*This story loses points on continuity because Chameleon is not present. There should have been an explanation for his absense. Wouldn't he have shown up to give support to Starbuck who is his son?
*When Chella flashes back to the pilot, the words "F--- Off" can be clearly seen spelled out in the lights of Caprica just to the right of the third Cylon fighter bearing down on the city.
*Cassiopeia sports a different hair-style in this episode.
*The cockpit hatch of the only full-scale viper used on the set was often in need of repair. In the scene when Starbuck is about to launch, the hatch of the viper closes very sloppily.
*In yet another example of how rushed the series was, story editors Jim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell were forced to write this episode in 36 hours straight. One of the reasons they were so rushed was because Glen Larson was in Hawaii and took a long time to decide which story idea to give them.
*During the triad game, Cassiopeia says "Everytime Starbuck plays against Ortega his body looks like a black and blue Orian hasher the next morning." The script for this episode has a key that defines an Orian hasher as a "bruised person."
*Corporal Komma appears for the last time.
*Cassiopeia wears the same dress she did when she was alone with Starbuck in the launch bay in [[Saga of a Star World]]. The dress was one of Laurette Spang's favorites.

== Analysis ==

* Another episode which takes place aboard the Fleet, which are common at this point in the season. This time a murder mystery, with a trail that ultimately leads back to the destruction of the Colonies.
* Reasonably tightly written, "Murder on the Rising Star" features strong character actors such as Brock Peters and Frank Ashmore who would both go on to other science fiction roles.
* A few details of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' universe are filled in as a part of this storyline. Viewers learn about the justice system, how the courts are still functioning on the Fleet, and that there was a system of bribery to get certain individuals passage off of Caprica after the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] attack, something which was hinted at with regard to [[Sire Uri]] in "[[Saga of a Star World]]".
* The back and forth between the characters, and the incriminating circumstances that lead to Starbuck's murder charge are believable, and a credible tension is created.
* Providing a window to life on Caprica again is a solid dramatic device, and is developed to much fuller effect in the [[Re-imagined Series]].
* Apollo's [[Lee Adama|Re-imagined Series counterpart]] also finds himself as defense counsel, but instead for [[Crossroads, Part I|Gaius Baltar]] himself.

== Questions ==
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] warns [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] he has so many enemies on the prison barge waiting for his arrival he'll be dead before he gets to his cell. How is it Baltar, a willing accomplice in the [[Battle of Cimtar|holocaust]], manages to stay alive?
* If [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]]s have such accurate cargo weight indicators, how were [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] and [[Muffit]] able to stow away in the [[snowram]] on the mission to [[Arcta]] ([[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]])?
*When Apollo and Boomer do a computer search for Karibdis, you have to wonder how it is that none of the Colonials have a last name. Are we to believe that, out of twelve planets, everyone had a completely different name? If not, how is an accurate computer search even possible?
*There is one problem with the idea that Karibdis would sneak aboard the shuttle to kill Apollo and Baltar. How would he escape afterwards? Could he really have expected to land the shuttle on the Galactica and sneak away without anyone seeing him?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*''Adama recording in his personal log:''
:'''[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]:''' And are the inhabitants of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]] far in advance of us at this point of their development, or merely primitive animals fallen from a greater time? I feel [[Galactica 1980|we will soon know]].

* ''Starbuck arguing with Ortega in front of Cassiopeia:''
:'''[[Ortega]]:''' All right, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. We'll finish this another time — when [[Cassiopeia|your woman]] is not around!

* ''Starbuck reflects on his friends and their thoughts of the charges to Cassiopeia:''
: '''Starbuck:''' Don't you see? You, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]—even the commander—you all want to believe me, but you... you still have your, um, ''doubts''.

* ''Apollo tries to talk Starbuck out of launching his [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] after his escape:''
: '''Apollo:''' Starbuck, Adama will send Vipers after you!
: '''Starbuck:''' Well, I'll deal with that when the time comes!
: '''Apollo:''' And then what are you going to do? Fire on Sheba? Or Boomer? Or me?
: '''Starbuck:''' If I have to, yes. Now get off.
: '''Apollo:''' I don't think you have the guts to do that, anymore than you have the guts to face that tribunal.
: '''Starbuck:''' ''I didn't kill Ortega!''
: '''Apollo:''' ''Then trust me! Give me the chance to prove you didn't!''
: '''Starbuck:''' You've had you say, now get off... or I'll take you down that launch tube with me.
: '''Apollo:''' Okay, but I never thought I'd see Starbuck run from anything!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Jim Carlson]] discusses the behind-the-scenes issues that plagued the episode:''
: '''Jim Carlson:''' In the case of "Murder on the Rising Star", where [[Terry McDonnell|Terry [McDonnell]]] and I worked 36 hours straight through, that was because [[Glen Larson|Glen [Larson]]] took almost a week to make up his mind what story he wanted us to do. And the rest of the time, prior to getting the OK we were sitting around twiddling our thumbs and he was in [[w:Hawaii|Hawaii]] reading over our premises and we kept trying to get an OK from him and [[Don Bellisario]] called at least once a day and we just couldn’t get an answer out of him until we were right up against a very hairy deadline. ...you can’t do your best work in a situation like that.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/carlson.html|title=Battlestar Zone Interview: Jim Carlson|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

* ''[[Anne Lockhart]] discusses a prank she and [[Laurette Spang]] played on [[Dirk Benedict]] and [[Richard Hatch]] in the Triad scenes:''
: '''Anne Lockhart:''' Do you remember the game, where Richard and Dirk had to wear those little costumes…? Triad, right, yeah, and they put these guys into little, sexy little French bikinis, you know? And it was terrible…they marched out on set and we all went (spluttering noise). Very embarrassing for these two poor guys. There was a scene at the end of the show where they go in, they’re standing in the doorway ready to go in and play the game, and [[Cassiopeia|Cassiopiea]] (sic) and I are standing behind Our Guys, you know, being supportive there, and, just as they walk in, the two of us took our thumbs and goosed them.
: '''Richard Hatch:''' A perfect fit, too.
: '''Lockhart:''' Dirk started laughing and just sort of fell out of frame, and [Richard Hatch] continued to act as if nothing was wrong, he kept doing this until finally everybody was laughing so hard that he finally broke down…that little piece of film always gets me.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==

*[[Brock Peters]] as [[Solon]]
*[[W. K. Stratton]] as [[Barton]]
*[[Ben Frank]] as [[Chella]]/[[Riftis]]
*[[Lyman Ward]] as [[Pallon]]/[[Karibdis]]
*[[Frank Ashmore]] as [[Ortega]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[Jeff MacKay]] as [[Komma|Corporal Komma]]
*[[Newell Alexander]] as [[Elias]]
*[[Ted Parker]] as [[Zed]]
*[[Patricia Stich]] as [[Zara]]
*[[Ted Noose]] as [[Officiator (character)|Officiator]]
*[[Paul LeClair]] as Guard

== References ==

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== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MURDER.htm Murder on the Rising Star full summary and review on Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingMurder.htm Murder on the Rising Star deleted scenes]

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The Man with Nine Lives

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AdamDeanHall: Added an Adama quote.

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== Overview ==

:''An old con man, [[Chameleon]], works his way into [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s life to avoid being tracked down by [[Blood Trail|blood-thirsty]] [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]].''

== Summary ==
* It has been twelve [[Secton (TOS)|sectons]] since the [[Beings of Light]] gave ''Galactica'' the coordinates that presumably lead to [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. The directions lack a reference to how long the trip is.

* The [[Warrior]]s have been given [[furlon]]s in order to relax and rejuvenate.

* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] can't wait to try out a new gambling system that he claims "can't lose."

* [[Chameleon]] is on a shuttle heading towards the [[Rising Star (TOS)|''Rising Star'']]. He watches a recruiting ad starring [[Omega]]. The show comes back on and the "Warrior of the Centar" being interviewed is Starbuck.

* [[Zara]] asks how old Starbuck is. Starbuck reveals that he doesn't know how old he is because he in an orphan, found wandering in the thorn forests on [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|Caprica]].
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - The Man with Nine Lives.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''The Man with Nine Lives'']]

* [[Chameleon]] pretends to be upset with the show, in order to avoid paying a transportation ducket to the attendant. He claims that he runs the news and interview shows for [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]]. The woman next to him seems rather impressed.

* He says that there are thousands of civilians in [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] doing jobs just as important as the warriors, and those are the stories that they should tell. He claims that they should interview the attendant, telling him to go to the Comp-Tel Ship after he gets off duty so that Zara can interview him next. The ploy works, and Chameleon is able to bluff the flustered attendant into thinking he had already given him a transportation ducket.

* Chameleon turns the broadcast back on, and Starbuck is explaining that his parents probably perished in the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] raid on [[Umbra]]. It was destroyed in a sneak attack in 7322, after which thousands of children were found wandering around in the forest, including Starbuck.
* Aboard the ''Rising Star'' Chameleon pauses outside the Astral Lounge, pretending to have lost his wallet. The woman he had flown next to, Siress [[Blassie]], insists on spotting him the necessary funds. Chameleon agrees to take the money as long as she promises to return to his billet that night so he can "repay her."

* [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] enter the Astral Lounge, and Jolly is immediately drawn to the dancers performing in the middle of the room. Boomer wants to go get some food, but Jolly is content to watch the dancers.

* Starbuck believes that this activity will occupy those two for the rest of the furlon, and drags Apollo off to try his new gambling system.

* Chameleon and Siress Blassie enter as the dancers finish their act. Everybody gets on the dance floor and begins dancing "futuristically."

* Three hooded figures enter the lounge, and create quite a stir by their appearance. Boomer identifies them as being [[Borellian Nomen]]. Chameleon appears distressed at their coming. Boomer is surprised to see them, as they rarely mix with the Colonials. Jolly says that they don't, unless they are on a [[Blood Trail]].

* Boomer diffuses the tension in the room, the Nomen take a seat, and everybody resumes their activities.

* Chameleon asks to be excused, as he has some business to attend to. Siress Blassie is worried he is interview a young, beautiful warrior, but he assures her that he prefers experience to youth.

* The [[Taba|younger Nomen]] spots Chameleon and grabs for a [[laser bola]] off of his bandolier. They begin glowing and emitting a sound. Chameleon makes a break for it in the confusion.

* Jolly orders him to disarm it, but Boomer explains that once armed they have to be used, or else they explode. He has 50 [[micron]]s to use it before it detonates.

* Boomer has him throw it at a vertical supporter. A red line appears between the balls when thrown, and the bola wraps around the column and explodes (relatively harmlessly).

* Boomer claims that Borellian Nomen do not draw laser bolas by accident. The [[Maga|leader]] claims that he is young, and that the drink and the music excited him, and promises that it will not happen again.

* Boomer agrees, because if they are to remain they will disarm themselves. The younger Nomen claims that it is against their [[The Code|Code]] to be unarmed. Boomer says he should have thought of that before he drew his weapon. The leader believes they should have known better than to mix with other colonists. He informs Boomer that they will await transportation back to their ship in the docking lounge.

* Several ships are listed as destinations of the Canaris shuttle in the docking lounge.

* Maga holds [[Bora]] responsible for Taba's actions, because Bora is related to the young Nomen. Bora accepts the blame, and vows that they will bring their prey down. Maga wonders what would have caused Taba to break the Code by drawing his weapon without thinking. Taba claims that he saw Captain [[Dmitri]], but Maga is disgusted by Taba's lack of discipline. Maga says that Taba can apologize after he is punished, if he survives the punishment.

* Apollo is anxious, but Starbuck is winning at the [[Pyramid]] table with their money. Chameleon sits down at their table. As Starbuck is dealt his cards, he uses a calculator at the table to work his system. Based on his system, he decides to "hover" (stay), and raises his bet. Chameleon appears to believe Starbuck is acting foolishly. He points out that although the odds are 3:1 against the dealer having a capstone, but if she does he can't win, and his system doesn't consider that. Starbuck reduces his bet, and the dealer reveals a capstone. Everybody loses, so Chameleon has saved Starbuck some cubits.

* The Nomen are patiently waiting for their prey in the docking lounge.

* Chameleon claims to have been working Starbuck's system back on Caprica while Starbuck was still in swaddling clothes. He used to be a professional gambler, but now he is a genetic tracer. He can reunite orphans with their relatives using genetic tests.

* Chameleon had been badly injured in one of the earliest Cylon raids on Caprica. For five years after he was a traumatic amnesiac. After he recovered he learned that his wife had been killed in the raid, and his son had been lost. He's never been able to find his son.

* Starbuck asks where and when the attack took place, and Chameleon tells him that it was at Umbra on Caprica. Starbuck "reveals" that he was orphaned at Umbra. Chameleon points out that over 3000 children were orphaned in that raid, so the odds of him being Starbuck's father are astronomically low. Starbuck is hooked, though, and wants to pursue the possibility.

* Starbuck wants to run a genetic trace. Chameleon says that the waiting list is a yahren long, and he can't ethically move to the front of the list. He does have some alternate, less precise tests that could be run using equipment aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']]. They order up a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] to ferry them to her.

* Apollo runs into Boomer, who tells him about the incident with the Nomen. Boomer thinks the situation is resolved, until Jolly approaches to inform them that the Nomen haven't left as they had promised. The warriors go to investigate.

* They begin to question the Nomen, and Maga invokes his rights as a human member of the fleet. Apollo accuses Maga of lying to Boomer by not leaving on the next shuttle, prompting Taba to again reach for his laser bola. Maga tries to stop him, and the warriors draw their laser pistols.

* Taba claims that Apollo insulted Maga. Maga informs Taba that if that had been the case, Apollo would be dead. It is Taba that has insulted Maga, twice now, and he must now answer to the code. His laser bola bandoliers are stripped from him, and he is informed that his name will be stricken from the Roster of the Nomen. Maga hands Taba over to the warriors, claiming that Taba no longer exists to him.

* A pair of [[Council Security|security officers]] escort Taba away.

* Boomer still wants to know why they haven't left. Maga claims that the shuttle ''Canaris'' was full, and they are waiting for the next shuttle. Maga denies being on a Blood Trail, saying that they wouldn't be returning to their ship if they were still hunting.

* Starbuck and Chameleon walk by on the way to the shuttle, and Chameleon eyes the Nomen warily as he walks past them. His plan to evade the Nomen appears to have worked.

* Bora respectfully asks Maga why he handed Taba over, rather than fighting to the death. Maga acknowledges that while the Colonials are weak, they have superior numbers. The Nomen must have the patience of the Scorpius. They realize that they need to figure out a way to get aboard ''Galactica''.

* [[Omega]] comes on the view screen with a message urging anybody interested in serving in the military to contact ''Galactica''.

* [[Sheba]], Boomer, Starbuck, and an unnamed female warrior discuss the situation on the shuttle ride to ''Galactica''. Sheba feels that it is a miracle that Starbuck may have found his father.

* Boomer realizes that the Borellian Nomen was looking right at Chameleon when he activated his laser bola, and that Chameleon might be the subject of a blood trail. If this were the case Chameleon might be looking for a way to get escorted off of the ''Rising Star'' safely.

* In the back of the shuttle, Chameleon is explaining how disappointed Siress Blassie is that he had to leave, but she understood given the circumstances. Starbuck, upon finding out that Chameleon had just met the Siress, believes that their similar prowess with the ladies proves their relation.

* [[Cassiopeia]] runs the alternate (less precise) test on Chameleon and Starbuck. The immediate results indicate that they are from the same planet, are from the same tribe, and are related within at least ten generations. Starbuck is elated, but Cassie points out that there several people within the fleet that could match that closely. Both patients agree to run the more precise genetic trace immediately.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] holds an informal council with Sheba, Boomer, and Apollo over the possibility that Chameleon is conning them. Boomer reports that the Nomen left on the next shuttle as they promised, and the captured Nomen continues to claim that it was drink and excitement that caused him to activate the bola.

* Sheba points out that if he is running a con, he would want to delay the genetic tests. Apollo is beginning to feel like an "equinus's atrum". Adama points out that they could have [[Tigh (TOS)|Col. Tigh]] run a discreet security check, or even confront Chameleon. Apollo doesn't want to call him a liar to his face, and opts to have Sheba contact Tigh about running the security check.

* Col. Tigh welcomes a batch of prospective recruits to ''Galactica'', then hands them over to Flight Sergeant Omega to escort them to their quarters. Among the new recruits are the Borellian Nomen.

* Cassiopeia extracts a neuro cell from Starbuck and Chameleon in order to run the genetic trace. Starbuck is nervous about the procedure, but it is obvious that he is being a bit of a wimp about the whole thing.

* Apollo comes in during the extraction and asks that Cassie hold up Starbuck so that they can have a word alone with Chameleon.

* Chameleon remarks that Cassiopeia greatly resembles his wife (potentially Starbuck's mother). Starbuck confides that Cassie is the only woman he has considered getting [[seal]]ed to (someday, maybe, when they find Earth).

* Omega drops off the recruits in their quarters and instructs them to find a bunk. The Nomen intimidate another recruit into leaving them a bunk to themselves.

* [[Lomas|Corporal Lomas]] is in charge of the watch, and lets the recruits know that he is there to assist them.

* The Nomen ask the Corporal the location of Lieutenant Starbuck, as they wish to thank him for saving their lives during the escape. Lomas informs them that he is located on Beta deck with the rest of Blue Squadron, but that they are not allowed to leave the area until their security checks are completed.

* Boomer and Apollo take Chameleon for a drink in the [[Officer's Club]]. They explain their suspicions that he was using Starbuck in order to get a warrior escort. Chameleon admits that the Nomen might have been throwing the bola at him, because he ran a genetic test that proved that a child was not one of their nephews. However, he did not feel he needed warrior protection. Apollo apologizes for doubting him.

* The Nomen approach Lomas asking for a private room to pray in. They claim that failing to pray in private is an unpardonable sin according to their code. Lomas explains that they are restricted to quarters until their security checks come through, but for the sake of religious freedom Lomas offers to let them use the supply closet. The Nomen knock out Lomas when he turns his back.

* Starbuck encounters Apollo and Boomer in the hallway. Tigh runs into them, and begins to tell Apollo about the results of the security check on Chameleon. Starbuck takes great offense to Apollo and Boomer's doubt, declaring their friendship to be over.

* After Starbuck storms off Tigh reveals that according to fleet records, Chameleon doesn't exist.

* They take this news to Adama in [[Core command]]. They try to figure out what he wants. Boomer speculates that it is protection from the Borellian Nomen. Upon hearing this, Tigh asks for the location of the Borellian Nomen recruits. Omega tries to call the duty desk, but there is no response. A security team is dispatched to apprehend them. Starbuck and Chameleon are to be taken into protective custody.

* The nomen, dressed as deck crew, ask a pair of warriors where they might find Starbuck. The male replies that he is on furlon, but the female says that he is back as she saw him walking towards launch bay alpha with a civilian.

* Starbuck is showing Chameleon around the inside of a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] cockpit. He demonstrates where the laser generators are, remarking that when they are activated the button on the control stick unleashes millions of voltons of firepower.

* Starbuck says he's going to miss flying Vipers, but he's going to resign his commission in order to spend time with Chameleon to make up for lost time, helping Chameleon at his job as a genetic tracer.

* Just as Chameleon begins to tell Starbuck what the "truth of the matter is", the Nomen approach. Chameleon ducks into the cockpit, and Starbuck jumps down to investigate.

* The Nomen demand to know the location of "that jackal, Captain Dmitri." Starbuck says that he's alone, and asks what is going on. "A blood hunt," the Nomen replies, as both sides take cover. The sound of charging laser bolas can be heard.

* They exchange bola and laser fire, missing their first volleys. Starbuck is knocked over by a near miss, losing his [[laser pistol]].

* Starbuck runs down the [[Launch tubes (TOS)|launch tube]], and the Nomen pursue. Chameleon fiddles with the controls, arming the laser generators. Chameleon warns Starbuck, yelling "Son, hit the deck!" He fires the Viper's lasers into the launch bay, as Starbuck drops flat, then jumps and is blown clear of the tube.

* Chameleon rushes to Starbuck's side, but Starbuck appears to be ok aside from the soot. The cavalry arrives. Apollo checks with Starbuck as Boomer and a pair of [[Blackshirt]]s run down the tube to check on the Nomen. Boomer requests medtech assistance, as the Nomen have somehow managed to survive.

* Starbuck explains that the Nomen are on a blood hunt for Captain Dmritri, but he doesn't know of a Captain Dmitri. Chameleon explains that he is Captain Dmitri, sort of.

* Starbuck relates the story to Adama, how during one of his many occupations Chameleon discovered that the Nomen were hoarding supplies (enough parts to build a Viper). Chameleon posed as Captain Dmitri of the [[livestock ship]], and the Nomen paid him to slip them enough livestock to live on for yahrens. When the Nomen discovered they had been conned they went on a blood hunt. Chameleon used Starbuck to get off of the ''Rising Star''.

* Starbuck apologizes to Apollo and Boomer.

* Cassiopeia happily informs Chameleon that the genetic trace is positive, and Chameleon is Starbuck's father. Chameleon asks her to tell Starbuck that it is negative, or else Starbuck will give up everything he loves in order to spend time with an old crook.

* Cassie makes Chameleon promise to tell Starbuck the truth someday. Chameleon agrees, saying that it might be the day Starbuck gets sealed. Cassiopeia scoffs at the prospect of Starbuck ever getting sealed, but Chameleon lets her know that it might not be as unlikely as she thinks.

* Adama asks if Chameleon is his real name. Chameleon says that it is. Adama is pleased, as they have been getting messages from the senior ship from a Siress Blassie. She has agreed to take full responsibility for Chameleon's rehabilitation. Chameleon is hesitant, but Adama orders it to be so.

* Starbuck lets Chameleon know there aren't any hard feelings, and asks if he can stop by now and then to visit as friends. Chameleon is pleased, and is glad that Cassie has kept their secret. Starbuck offers to shuttle Chameleon to the senior ship.

* They leave, having a good time talking about Pyramid systems, where Chameleon notes that he once knew a "three-handed dealer on [[Pineas]]."

== Adama's Notes ==
''It has been twelve sectons since Baltar's surrender and our encounter with the advanced race, the mysterious ones who gave us coordinates which presumably would guide us to the planet Earth. No reference of time seems apparent in the curious directions so it's impossible to know whether we can expect to find Earth tomorrow or many yahrens from now. But our scouts have located increased signs of the trail taken by our ancestors, the thirteenth tribe. In my heart, I feel we are getting close. Celebrations are everywhere. Our people's expectations grow with every passing centar. We've given our weary combat pilots time for leisure and rejuvenation. Food, water and hope.''

== Notes ==

=== History and Fred Astaire ===

*In this episode is a bit of Hollywood history. Fred Astaire, who was famous for his dance numbers in the golden era of movie musicals, had been reluctant to dance in any productions for years, but made rare exceptions. "The Man with Nine Lives" is one such exception as he danced, albeit briefly. It also marks the last time he danced on screen.<ref name="jeffreys">{{cite_web|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/anne-jeffreys-galactica.tv-interview.html|title=Anne Jeffreys GALACTICA.TV Interview|date=19 Feburary 2007|accessdate=21 July 2007|last=Egnor|first=Mike|format=|language=}}</ref>
*[[Anne Jeffreys]] did not have to audition for the role of [[Siress]] [[Blassie]]. She jumped at the role upon finding out that she would be acting with Fred Astaire. Coincidentally, she holds the honor of being the last woman to dance with Astaire on screen.<ref name="jeffreys"/>
*[[Dan Barton]], who had a brief role playing the crewman/"[[ducket]] taker" on the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'', notes that many producers and Universal higher-ups would visit the set just to see Astaire.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV">{{cite_web|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/dan-barton-galactica.tv-interview.html|title=Dan Barton GALACTICA.TV Interview|date=5 May 2007|accessdate=22 July 2007|last=Egnor|first=Mike|format=|language=}}</ref>

=== Production ===

*According to Anne Jeffreys, the dress she wore in this episode won [[Jean-Pierre Dorleac]] an Emmy Award.<ref name="jeffreys"/>
*Due to the lack of music in the dancing scene between Fred Astaire and Jeffreys, the timing was cued by [[Rod Holcomb]].<ref name="jeffreys"/>
* Barton also notes that the costume he wears in the episode, which was outfitted by Western Costume, was fitted over a two to three day period.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV"/>

== Analysis ==
* "The Man with Nine Lives" is another episode set in the Fleet, which introduces the Borellian Nomen, who return in [[Baltar's Escape]] as well as Chameleon, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s father.
* Clearly, this episode is a kind of extrapolation of Starbuck's own life. One can imagine Starbuck, further along in years, still playing pyramid and dreaming up schemes, running from people he'd tricked, and mourning the beautiful wife of his youth. Chameleon clearly draws the connection when he compares [[Cassiopeia]] to his former spouse, and the story is set up for Starbuck and Cassiopeia to eventually get sealed. Although clearly a Starbuck-focused episode, we do see [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and even Jolly in this one, and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] has a bit of a role to play as well. Fred Astaire pulls off the part with aplomb, and it is nice to see him acting in this, one of his later roles.
* The [[Borellian Nomen]] remain some of the best ''Galactica'' villains, and are in a way precursors to the honor bound [[MemoryAlpha:Klingons|Klingons]] of ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', complete with bumpy makeup, but this episode was filmed over a year before the release of ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Motion Picture|Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'' where the bumpy headed Klingons first appeared. A broader back story is hinted at, with the mention of the [[The Code|honor 'code']], the hierarchy within the group and the unique [[laser bola]] weapons.

== Free Script ==

* An early draft of this episode is called "The Furlon". A pdf copy of this script can be found [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/File:The_Furlon.pdf#Summary here].

== Questions ==
* Why is Fred Astaire's character, Chameleon, pronounced ''Sha-ME-lee-on'' as opposed to ''Ka-ME-lee-on''?
* How many [[Nomen]] survived the [[Cylon]] attack on the Colonies?
* Did any [[Nomen]] women and/or children survive?
* Considering the size of the average [[Borellian Nomen|Noman]], how could one [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] assembled from stolen spare parts ferry all of them away from the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] to a habitable world?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''After the Nomen ask for a place to pray in private:''
: '''Corporal Lomas''': I don't know how you guys are ever gonna make [[warriors]].
: ''(after Lomas turns his back, and is knocked unconscious by Maga)''
: '''Maga''': We ''are'' warriors.

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Fred Astaire]] as [[Chameleon]]
*[[Anne Jeffreys]] as [[Siress]] [[Blassie]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as [[Lomas|Corporal Lomas]]
*[[Dan Barton]] as ''[[Canaris]]'' Crewman
*[[Patricia Stich]] as [[Zara]]
*[[Frank Parker]] as [[Zed]]
*[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior
*[[Alex Hyde-White]] as Warrior
*[[John Holland]] as [[Maitre d’]]
*[[Lynn Halpern]] as Pyramid Dealer

== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MANWITHNINELIVES.htm The Man With Nine Lives full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingMan.htm The Man With Nine Lives deleted scenes]

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[[de:Der Mann mit den neun Leben]]
[[fr:La Voix du sang]]

War of the Gods, Part I

2016-05-31T20:01:23Z

AdamDeanHall: Added some Adama quotes.

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== Overview ==

: ''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 ==
* 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 [[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.
* 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 -- or exploding while all four were on the ground.
[[Image:Frank Frazetta - War of the Gods - Part 1.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for War of the Gods.]]
* 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."
* 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]].
* The man claims that the [[radion]] levels are too high. When questioned, he tells them that he can help ''them'' and that the ship was destroyed by the "[[Beings of Light|Great Powers]]" (not [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]).
* At the man's request, the trio leave the perimeter of the crater, as the sight discomforts him. He also replies that there are no others like him on the planet.
* Apollo attempts to scan the survivor, finding that his [[scanner]] does not work. The man claims that the radion field is too strong, rendering the scanner useless.
* Starbuck and Apollo discuss the survivor they rescued. Apollo questions how the man could survive without a mark on him.
* Meanwhile, Sheba is talking to the man, who claims to be weary and drained of energy. When offered food, he claims that it is not food that he needs.
* Apollo questions the survivor. The man does not know how he survived. There were people on the ship, which leads to him questioning them.
* 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.
* 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.
[[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.
* Sheba escorts Iblis to the [[Life Station]] so that Iblis can recuperate.
* Starbuck and Apollo talk to Adama, where Apollo comments that Iblis was being evasive and, as such, was not trustworthy. Adama orders that Iblis be given a full working over, including a [[cranial probe]] and [[psycho-electron recall]].
* Sheba offers Iblis a quick [[energon]] treatment and [[hyper-nutrients]]. Iblis states that he does not know whether or not Colonial technology is "destructive" to him. Instead, he convinces her to show him ''Galactica''.
* Sheba takes Iblis to [[Core Command]], where equipment in his proximity begins to malfunction.
* Tigh informs Adama that Iblis and Sheba have just left Core Command. Adama is furious, demanding to see them at once.
* Coincidentally, Iblis tells Sheba that he wants to see Adama, claiming that he heard the name while they were on the bridge.
* Adama orders that Sheba, Apollo and Starbuck remain in one place. They elect to go to the [[Officer's Club]].
* Iblis tells Adama about his enemies in vague terms, that they are infinite and "beyond comprehension." He then tells Adama of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and that it has seen great rises and falls. Iblis tells Adama that they will go there, if that is their wish, and that they would be safe under ''his'' leadership.
* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* [[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.
* Adama reflects in his journal, still holding some reservations about trusting Iblis.
* Apollo approaches Adama, wondering if Iblis may have powers like that of the [[Lords of Kobol]]. Adama notes that Iblis has asked for submission, rather than demanding it. Could this element of choice mean Iblis is a god?
* The Quorum has decided on two of the three tests. They ask for their enemy to be delivered to them, and for an accurate course to Earth. Iblis agrees to immediately carry out the first test.
* 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.

== Adama's Notes ==
''Word of the mysterious stranger has swept through the fleet. His promises are giving our people their first real hope. And yet his presence, his unwillingness to submit to routine medical procedures, leaves me with grave doubts about his integrity or his ability to fulfill his bold promises. However, another major disappointment in the lives of our beleaguered survivors might spell the end of our journey or my ability to maintain order. The possibility of hope must be sustained.''

''Though our pilots have been missing for a secton, spirits throughout the fleet remain inordinately high due to the presence of Count Iblis and his nightly feats of magic and promise. Is her our deliverer? Or...I don't know which way to turn.''

''This is an event unlike any we've experienced since the destruction of our civilization. Baltar's ship has reached our quadrant and is being intercepted by an elite squadron which will escort the treasonous instrument of our holocaust directly into our hands. Words is spreading like sunbursts through every corner of the fleet. It is a jubilation unprecedented as Baltar is brought before the Council of Twelve. It is just as Count Iblis promised. Our enemy has been delivered.''

== 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 episode marks the last appearance of [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]].
* According to Adama, Iblis' promises have given people "the first real hope they've had in a quarter [[yahren]]", which may indicate how long their journey has taken since the [[Battle of Cimtar]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game.
* The hand grasping / group spinning sequence during the Triad game was influenced by Herb Jefferson Jr., Dirk Benedict, and Richard Hatch when they would stand together prior to shooting. As they were their own stand-ins, they thumb wrestled to pass the time.
* It was commonly assumed that the wreckage was that of the ''Pegasus''. Suffice it to say, [[War of the Gods, Part II|it isn't]].
* [[Kirk Alyn]], who portrays the Gemonese Man, is far better known as the first man who played [[w:Superman|Superman]] on screen.
* This episode features the last appearance of [[Lucifer]].
* Some outdoor scenes and some inside shots were taken from the [[w:Expo 67|World Expo 67 site]] in Montreal, Quebec. The French monument (now the [[w:Montreal Casino|Montreal Casino]] today) is visible, as well as the the geodesic [[w:Montreal Biosphère|United States monument]] in one shot.

== Analysis ==

* ''War of the Gods, Part I'' is a mysterious, brooding episode of the Original 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 (TOS)|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. 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.
* The introduction of the [[psycho-electron recall]] technology begs the question of why [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], or even [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], never used this technology on themselves in order to remember the finer details from the inscriptions relating to Earth's journey in the [[Tomb of the Ninth Lord of Kobol]]. It should be noted that the Marvel comic book series, starting from ''[[The Memory Machine]]'', deals with this plot point.

=== 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'' [[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 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 so-called 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.

== Questions ==
* What exactly are the balls of light? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* Sound cannot travel in space, so where does the high-pitched sound that seems to coincide with the appearance of the [[Ship of Lights]] come from?
* How does one do a Four-Point Peel-Off with five Vipers?
* Why do the Viper pilots disappear?
* Who or what is Iblis? ([[War of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])
* What lies in the wreckage of the ship?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Sheba storms off after an argument about Count Iblis:''
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]''': She thinks I'm insensitive.
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': You? If she thinks you're insensitive, where does that leave me?

* ''Count Iblis brings Adama an "optimistic epistle":''
: '''[[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 [[House of Kobol]]. Your tribes are scattered. The [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth]] journeyed to Earth several millennia ago.
: '''Adama''': Tell me about their civilization.
: '''Iblis''': It has known great rises and falls.
: '''Adama''': Who are you? Where are you from? (a pause, then:) Is their civilization strong enough to help us defeat the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]?
: '''Iblis''': Your people will be safe... under my 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.

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[Patrick Macnee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]]
*[[John Williams]] as Statesman
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]]
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[Kirk Alyn]] as Old Man
*[[Paula Victor]] as Old Woman
*[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot #1
*[[Chip Johnson]] as Pilot #2
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Guard
*[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior
*[[Olan Soulé]] as [[Carmichael]]
*[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman

== External Links ==

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/WAROFTHEGODS.htm War of the Gods full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingWar.htm War of the Gods deleted scenes]

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[[de:Teuflische Versuchung, Teil I]]
[[fr:La Guerre des dieux, 1re partie]]

Baltar's Escape

2015-06-30T20:15:26Z

AdamDeanHall: Changed capital "E" to small "e".

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| title= Baltar's Escape
| series= tos
| forumthread=1542
| episode= 18
| guests=
| writer= [[Donald Bellisario]]
| story=
| director= [[Winrich Kolbe]]
| production= 50927
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| US airdate= 1979-03-11
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== Overview ==
: ''Joining forces with the imprisoned [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] detainees, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] escapes from the [[Prison Barge|prison barge]], hijacks a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|ruling council]].''

== Summary ==

* Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is dictating a log. He states that [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] are firmly against him. He notes that the Quorum wants to release the [[Eastern Alliance]] prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy accompany the Alliance enforcers back to their base on [[Lunar 7]]. Adama is determined not to let the same mistakes that lead to the downfall of the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] occur again under this Quorum's leadership.
* Adama goes to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] on a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] piloted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. On the Barge, he engages Commandant [[Leiter]] in a discussion. There, Leiter goes to discuss how the [[Nationalist]]s wish to disrupt the "Natural Order" of things and how the Eastern Alliance has a [[Wikipedia:manifest destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, for this is what the Alliance was created for.
* Leiter then gloats on how ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is but a single warship, and how the Eastern Alliance will dispatch it like the "wolf pack does the bear".
* [[Reese]] interrupts the interrogation of Leiter, informing Adama that the Council wants the interrogation terminated and that Adama is to report directly to the Council immediately.
* Starbuck and Apollo object to this, believing that Adama should not have to answer to the Council as [[The Fleet (TOS)|The Fleet]] is under martial law. Adama holds steadfast in his oath as a [[Warrior]] to answer to the Council. He sternly states to the duo that he does not want to discuss the issue any further in front of the prisoner.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Baltar's Escape.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Baltar's Escape'']]
* Adama is summoned before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] under the leadership of [[Sire]] [[Domra]]. Domra begins the meeting of the Quorum with the declaration that Adama is to receive the highest honor of the Quorum -- the [[Star of Kobol]] -- and also declares that the state of emergency has ended.
* Adama humbly refuses, claiming that there are still unforeseen dangers facing the Fleet. Adama then bluntly states that the meeting was called not to offer him an award, but to retire him.
* [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] chimes in: martial law will be dissolved and the Fleet will be returned to civilian control. Adama is to retain his vote on the Quorum and the command of ''[[Galactica]]''. In addition, ''Galactica'' will have an advisor from the Quorum. That advisor is none other than Tinia herself.
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] vehemently disagree with the decision. Adama retorts that perhaps the council is correct in ending martial law, noting that both [[Warrior]]s have forgotten their vows to serve and protect.
* Tinia quickly becomes a fixture in [[Core Command]], meddling in every decision of Adama's. This particularly chafes on [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]], who is barely able to maintain his composure.
* When Tinia orders [[Council Security]] forces to escort the Eastern Alliance prisoners to ''Galactica'' for a meeting with the Quorum, Tigh makes a crack about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). Tinia wants the Eastern Alliance prisoners to see the effect of the new civilian government, but the warriors fear the consequences of not being vigilant in this case.
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is pulling [[Wikipedia:KP|KP duty]], reluctantly serving his inmates their food. When the [[Borellian Nomen]] come through the line, he tries to win them over, telling them he has saved them some Borellian dessert. They ignore him, and find a place to sit.
* Baltar refuses to take the hint, and takes a seat next to them for his meal. He introduces himself, and mentions the rumor that the Eastern Alliance prisoners are going to be transported to ''Galactica''. From what he has been able to determine, the Eastern Alliance appears to be a major player in this part of the galaxy, and Baltar suggests they might make worthy allies, possibly in some sort of escape.
* [[Maga]] points out that Baltar doesn't have a very good track record, but Baltar shrugs it off, blaming incompetent followers.
* Baltar suggests taking the shuttle when it comes to pick up the Eastern Alliance prisoners, and using it to escape. They would make their way to [[Lunar Seven]], where the Eastern Alliance would be grateful for the return of their prisoners and would offer them protection. Baltar fancies that he'll be treated like a prince, as will any who helps in the plan.
* The Nomen decide it is worth a try. Maga informs Baltar that when the time comes for them to escape, the Nomen will temporarily die. Apparently this is a survival technique known to the Borellian Nomen.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] draw the assignment to pilot the shuttle to transport the prisoners. The Council Security ridicule the two warriors until Boomer uses some radical maneuvering to get them to strap in and shut up.
* In Core Command, Tinia and Tigh are in conflict. Tinia is insisting, much to Tigh's frustration, that there be no warriors present in the landing bay when the shuttle arrives. Tigh relents, and asks permission to leave as his shift has expired. Tinia makes sure to remind him not to go to the landing bay, and Tigh angrily asks if it is ok for him to go to the [[Officer's Club]] before heading out to that location. When Adama reminds Tinia that Colonel Tigh is an excellent warrior, but Tinia replies that what they need right now are excellent diplomats.
* Reese and the [[Blackshirt]]s escort the prisoners back to their cells. Reese instructs Leiter and his men to remain outside.
* Maga clutches his chest, and collapses. The bewildered guards draw their weapons, and watch helplessly as [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] collapse as well. They check the pulse of the Nomen, and find none. They immediately attempt to summon a medtech to help the prisoners.
* When the guards turn their backs to summon help, the Nomen spring into action, knocking the guards out. The Nomen use keys to free Baltar and explain that captivity has slowed their (still impressive) reflexes, and that their newfound freedom will help restore their normal form.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers arm themselves with laser rifles from the armory, as well as their signature black helmets. The Nomen regain their traditional garb, and arm themselves with [[laser bola]]s. Baltar simply equips himself with Reese's [[laser pistol]].
* Baltar insists that the group take the shuttle to ''Galactica'' in order to recover the [[Eastern Alliance destroyer]] as well as Baltar's [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]].
[[Image:Ea_enforcers_firing.jpg|thumb|Eastern Alliance enforcers fire on the Prison Barge's communications console.]]
* Eastern Alliance enforcers capture the communications station of the Prison Barge, forcing them to clear the shuttle for landing before destroying the communications equipment.
* Corporal [[Lomas]] and his companion disembark, only to discover that they have become the prisoners. They are used as hostages while the enforcers capture Boomer and Sheba, without a shot being fired.
* Baltar reveals his plan as the shuttle makes for ''Galactica''. Leiter's men will take out the guards and capture as many prisoners as possible. Baltar and the Borellian Nomen will take the lift straight to Core Command, hoping to seize control of ''Galactica''.
* Apollo and Starbuck are suprised to see Tigh at the Officer's Club putting a few away. Tigh relates his objection to Siress Tinia's plan of not having warriors in the landing bay, and relays the fact that the shuttle has been out of contact since it left the Prison Barge. Apollo and Starbuck leave to investigate, under the pretense of not being comfortable drinking with Tigh. Tigh is pleased that they took his hint.
* The shuttle is greeted by Sire Domra and the rest of the Quorum (save Adama and Tinia). Domra instructs the council to give the prisoners a warm welcome.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers emerge with weapons blazing, quickly herding up the council into the shuttle.
* Baltar and the Nomen make straight for the lift, and emerge in Core Command. Apollo and Starbuck block their path, and a firefight ensues. The warriors drive the invaders back to the lift, where they use it to return to the landing bay.
* Adama and Tinia are stunned when they hear of the situation. Colonel Tigh reports back to duty, proven correct in his suspicion of the Eastern Alliance prisoners.
* Baltar contacts Adama through the communication system, revealing Boomer and Sheba as his captives. Baltar demands that his Raider and its [[Centurion (TOS)|pilots]] be released, as well as the Eastern Alliance destroyer. Those ships, and the shuttle, will then fly to Lunar Seven. If the escapees suspect anything is wrong, they will detonate [[solonite]] charges that they have planted on the hull of ''Galactica''. Sire Domra is held in front of the display, and confirms that they have planted the charges.
* Once they reach Lunar Seven, if their demands have been met, the shuttle will be free to return to ''Galactica''. Baltar demands that everything happen within a [[Centar (TOS)|centar]], or he'll begin killing hostages one by one, beginning with Boomer. Boomer remains defiant, urging Adama to storm the landing bay, and is dragged off. Adama tries to bargain for more time, but Baltar remains firm.
* Apollo and Starbuck go to receive the Centurions, only to find them disassembled. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] had hoped to reprogram them, but his in that area is far from completed.
* Tinia suggests storming the landing bay before Baltar can detonate the charges. Adama and Tigh are shocked at this militant turn from the Siress, but agree with her assessment. They prep some warriors outside the landing bay in case they order a raid.
* Adama contacts Baltar, letting him know that the Centurions are still in pieces and that Dr. Wilker needs time to assemble them. Baltar suspects Adama is plotting to attack him. Adama surprises Baltar, though, by offering himself as a hostage in exchange for an extra centar. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Baltar accepts.
* Siress Tinia chooses to accompany Adama, feeling responsible for the current situation.
* Once the Centurions arrive the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]] suspect there will be a lull in their defenses as the groups separate to their respective vehicles. Adama will then contact Tigh in Core Command to signal the assault.
* Dr. Wilker has assembled one of the Centurions. He orders it to turn on a scanner, and the Centurion awkwardly moves over to the scanner before putting its fist through it. Dr. Wilker is disappointed, but this development gives Apollo an idea.
* Baltar plays the role of the gracious host to his newest prisoners, escorting Adama and Tinia aboard the shuttle.
* Tigh is pessimistic of their odds of success, backed up by a computer simulation.
* The captors disagree about what to do with the prisoners. Baltar is the only one who seems to actually intend to release the prisoners, while the Nomen and the enforcers expect to kill them regardless of the outcome.
* The Centurions are assembled in time for the deadline, and are delivered to the captors.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers board their destroyer, along with the Borellian Nomen.
* Adama is left unguarded and contacts the bridge, ordering Tigh to begin the attack. Tigh responds by ordering Adama to take off in the shuttle, which Adama does.
* The Eastern Alliance destroyer takes off after the shuttle launches. Baltar enters his Raider and orders the pilots to take off.
* The Centurion proves just as dextrous as it was in the lab, demolishing the controls.
* Apollo and Starbuck jump aboard the Raider and confiscate the detonator from Baltar before he can use it.
* The shuttle returns to ''Galactica'' safely. Vipers have begun pursuing the Eastern Alliance destroyer, hopefully leading ''Galactica'' straight to Lunar Seven.
* In light of recent events, the council votes to restore Adama's full authority over the Fleet. Tigh is relieved to hear that he will be seeing less of Siress Tinia, until Apollo points out Tinia entering with Adama. The two of them look quite cozy, driving Tigh to flag down the bartender.

==Adama's Notes==
''Since the return of our warriors with the prisoners from the Alliance of the planet Terra, the fleet has been in a state of constant confusion. If this Terra is in fact the planet Earth it is we seek, our flight across the universe may have been in vain. For we will have eluded the Cylons only to be faced by an equally oppressive human enemy. As usual of late, the Council, led by Sire Domra, is in total opposition to me. They wish to release the prisoners and to have an unarmed peace envoy with them to their outpost on Lunar Seven. I am afraid that the Council is bent on repeating the same mistakes that led to the destruction of our colonies at the hands of the Cylons. I am determined that shall not happen again so long as I am in command. In the meantime, I have ordered the fleet to full alert and taken a shuttle to the prison barge to interrogate personally the Eastern Alliance enforcers.''

== Notes ==
* Despite the fact that [[Maren Jensen]], [[Tony Swartz]], [[Noah Hathaway]] and [[Laurette Spang]] appear in the "also starring" credits, their characters are nowhere to be seen in the episode.
* [[Anne Lockhart]] ([[Sheba]]) appears in the episode yet she doesn't appear in the "Co-starring" credits.
* Domra and the Quorum use the same trick that Sire [[Uri]] used in "[[Saga of a Star World]]": offer awards to people who are deserving of them and then declare a radical edict. In this case, the edict of the council is to dissolve martial law, assign Adama an aide and offer peace to war-mongering, dangerous fascists.
* The stunt that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] pulled in the shuttle could not have occurred in space. There is no such thing as "leveling out" in space and therefore such an occurrence smacks in the face of science, given that the shuttle is not affected by gravity. (If the shuttle was in an atmosphere of a planet, then the trick to get the [[Council Security]] officers to shut up would have worked.)
* A missing scene showing the Eastern Alliance soldiers taking Colonial weaponry from a storage locker was cut for time. This explains why the Eastern Alliance and the Colonial Military Security force (seen preparing to storm the bay) are carrying the same rifles.

== Analysis ==

* Late in the run of the first Galactica television series, there was increasing pressure on the production to reduce costs, as TV ratings decreased. As a result, there was a tendency for episodes to re-utilize existing sets, and as a result, more episodes took place aboard the Galactica or other ships in the fleet. "Baltar's Escape", in this way, is one of the ultimate recycling episodes. It makes use not only of the sets of the Galactica hangar, bridge, and prison barge as it's primary settings, but also recycles a group of characters from prior episodes - including all the baddies that were all on the prison barge.
*Despite the need for frugality, however, "Baltar's Escape" is an entertaining episode. Putting Baltar together with the Eastern Alliance and the [[Borellian Nomen]] creates interesting juxtaposition, and a chance for the bad guys to interact with each other. Some might find it reminiscent of a Galactica version of the [[wikipedia:Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society of Super Villains]].
* At the end of the show, Baltar is again captured, and the Eastern Alliance prisoners flee aboard they vessel, with the Borellian Nomen along for the ride. The ulimate fate of the escapees is never dealt with, however. The episode ends with the capture of Baltar and although Blue Squadron, and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in particular, pursue the Eastern Alliance cruiser back to Lunar 7 during the course of the next episode, ''[[Experiment in Terra]]'', this plot detail is lost amidst the drama of the intervention at Terra, and we never learn what happens to the Alliance villains or the Nomen.

== Questions ==
* Where is [[Sire]] [[Geller]]? (Sire Geller was the council leader in "[[Greetings from Earth]]".)
* Why were the weapons taken from the [[Borellian Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] stored aboard the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]]?
* What has [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] done to [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] to be included in Baltar's thinly veiled death threat on the shuttle?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Starbuck comments on the rogues gallery:''
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:''' [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance|Enforcers]]. At least we have all our enemies in the same place!
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' Including the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]]!

*''Baltar sizes up his opposition:''
:'''Baltar:''' Well, now, Lt. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]! How nice to see you. Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. I could settle all my debts at once.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Ina Balin]] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[John Hoyt]] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 4th Guard
*[[John Dullaghan]] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as [[Reese|1st Guard]]
*[[imdb:nm2530887|Mitchell Reta]] as Control Operator
*[[Paul Tinder]] as 5th Guard
*[[Paul LeClair]] as 2nd Guard

== External Links ==

*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12852 Baltar's Escape full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BALTARSESCAPE.htm Baltar's Escape full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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== Overview ==

: ''A human [[Lunar Avion|sleeper ship]] found drifting in space is brought aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', leading to argument and debate on whether to awaken its occupants. Their ship is eventually escorted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and [[Cassiopeia]] to the planet [[Paradeen]]—embroiled in a bitter war with the [[Eastern Alliance]].''

== Summary ==
* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] indicates that the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] is following the heading given by the [[Beings of Light]] (at the end of "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]"), hoping to find [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] encounter a [[Lunar Avion|sublight spacecraft]] while on deep patrol. There are six life forms detected, but life support on the craft appears to be minimal.

* Rampant speculation that the craft may be from Earth forces Adama to make an announcement attempting to stop the rumors, and ask for the people of the Fleet to wait as the ship is towed aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] and quarantined.

* Once the spacecraft is aboard, Apollo worries about how safe it is for them to mess with it. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]], eager to board the ship, assures them that it isn't a bomb. Adama fears contaminating the spacecraft with their presence, but on [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]'s recommendation they board the ship.

* Inside they find a man, a woman, and four children in some sort of stasis tubes. Dr. Salik is reluctant to remove the people from the equipment, as they lack the knowledge to operate it. Dr. Wilker suggests choosing one to experiment with, but is overruled by Adama and Apollo. The doctors are left alone in the spacecraft, but with strict orders from Adama not to risk the lives of the unconscious crew.

* Members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]] arrive on the scene. [[Geller|Sire Geller]] demands that the Council has access to the "[[Earthlings]]" immediately. [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] manages to keep them at bay.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Greetings from Earth.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Greetings from Earth'']]
* Inside the shuttle, Dr. Wilker accidentally shorts out a component causing Dr. Salik to demand that they stop tampering with the equipment before they cause any harm. Apollo observes a loss in power, and commands them to stop immediately.

* Dr. Wilker explains that they have determined that the passengers of the craft come from a planet with 1/6th the gravity of [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|Caprica]]. He also mentions references to a planet called [[Terra]], which Adama recognizes as the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Gemenon|Gemonese]] word for Earth.

* Apollo is upset that the people have been seized, and suggests releasing their ship and putting it back on course.

* Sire Geller arrives, demanding that the passengers be released. Adama worries about the consequences of interfering with the people, but Geller offers to relieve him of the responsibility by having the Council vote on it. Adama agrees to let the council convene, buying some time.

* Athena is teaching a classroom of children, who ask questions about the "Earthlings".

* A mob has assembled outside the ship, curious about the occupants. [[Reese]] and his [[Council Security]] compatriots claim jurisdiction over the situation, but Starbuck and Boomer refuse to yield.

* Inside the ship the male adult passenger is revived, and exits the tube. He awakens the other adult.

* [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]] is disoriented, and wonders if they have arrived. [[Michael]] indicates that they have not, but will investigate the matter.

* Sire Geller proposes removing the eldest member of the unconscious crew, believing that age will help that person acclimate to the situation. Dr. Salik refuses to participate, but the orders are issued anyway.

* Thanks to the order, Reese and his crew are officially in charge of the scene. He has little time to enjoy it, as shortly after assuming command Michael exits the shuttle holding a weapon. Reese fails miserably at diffusing the situation, managing to get himself shot in the process.

* Chaos erupts, and Michael is overcome by the pressure of ''Galactica'''s atmosphere and collapses. Dr. Salik orders him to the life sciences center to be placed in a chamber with reduced atmosphere. Adama rescues Sarah from the shuttle, and both adults are stabilized. Reese turns out to be merely stunned.

* Removing them from the support chambers will kill them, so the [[warrior]]s decide the best option is to return them to their vessel and get them back on course. Dr. Wilker observes that their life support is nearly depleted, allowing them to hope that the ship may be near its destination.

* Michael's use of a weapon on Reese is suggested as a pretext to handle the situation as a military matter, so it is decided to escort the ship to its destination try to resolve the situation quickly.

* Apollo and Starbuck recruit [[Cassiopeia]] to board the shuttle for the duration of the flight in order to provide medical assistance if necessary.

* The warriors wheel in the support chambers, claiming that they are going to be used to remove the children from the ship. Reese is up and about, and makes little effort to hide the satisfaction that his men are in charge of the situation. Reese allows them to board the ship, believing them to be carrying out the Council's orders.

* Michael awakens aboard the ship, asking the warriors if they are with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. The Colonials have no idea what he is talking about. Michael reveals that his people are from Terra, but that he and his companions are from [[Lunar Seven]]. They fled the Eastern Alliance forces there.

* Michael will not assist them in locating Lunar Seven, fearing that the arrival of ''Galactica'' might tip off Eastern Alliance destroyers to the location of his destination.

* Boomer and Jolly remove the chambers from the shuttle. The engines fire on the shuttle, prompting Reese to panic. Boomer explains that the shuttle is being jettisoned to prevent possible contamination of ''Galactica''.

* Reese pulls the covers off of the chambers, revealing them to be empty. Boomer admonishes Jolly for having forgotten to remove the children. Reese attempts to stop the shuttle from launching, but his attempts are futile.

* The shuttle launches, followed shortly by Apollo and Starbuck in Vipers. Sire Geller arrives, wanting to know the situation. Reese claims the shuttle is being jettisoned (to prevent further contamination), and Geller is furious.

* Sire Geller orders Vipers to be launched, providing Apollo and Starbuck a pretext for their mission. Geller is further enraged when he sees the empty support chambers, but Reese isn't able to offer an explanation.

* Apollo and Starbuck put their Vipers on auto-pilot, and Cassie is sleeping aboard the shuttle when she is awakened by radio transmissions from their destination, [[Paradeen]].

* As they near the planet, Michael finally reveals that they are making their way to the home prepared for them by Sarah's father. After arriving they will destroy their homing beacon in order to prevent Eastern Alliance forces from tracking them.

* Onboard an Eastern Alliance destroyer, [[Leiter|Commandant Leiter]] is informed by [[Krebbs|one of his crew]] that they have detected the shuttle that had escaped Lunar Seven a month ago, and it is being escorted by two small craft of unknown configuration. The Vipers pique Leiter's interest, so he instructs [[Lanceman|the pilot]] to divert course from Lunar Nine to investigate the unknown ships.

* The expedition safely lands on Paradeen, and they are greeted by the androids [[Hector]] and [[Vector]]. They are taken to the home that was prepared for them, but Sarah's father is nowhere to be seen. The androids reveal that he is dead, and show her his tombstone.

* Sarah forbids Hector and Vector from telling the children about Terra. She rails against technology, as the governments engineered the colonists for thinner atmospheres but by doing so prevented them or their descendents from ever returning to their home planet.

* Sarah and Michael reveal that they are not married (as everybody had assumed). Sarah is a widow, and the three youngest children are hers. She claims she wouldn't marry a technocrat like Michael if he were the last person on the planet.

* The mood is lightened when Hector and Vector perform a traditional song and dance number from Terra.

* The Eastern Alliance destroyer tracks the shuttle's course to Paradeen. They are unable to report back to Eastern Alliance headquarters due to a sabotaged relay station on the planet.

* Michael thanks the robots for preparing a place for them, and for ensuring that it'd be safe by destroying the homing beacon. The robots are dismayed, as they realize that they forgot to destroy the beacon. Michael is still unwilling to let them use the beacon to find a way back to Lunar Seven, as he fears that they underestimate the Eastern Alliance.

* Michael explains the political history of Terra, with two sides polarizing into Eastern and Western factions. The powers from the East focused on expansion of planets near Terra. While Michael is filling Apollo and Starbuck in on the backstory, Sarah sneaks out of the house.

[[Image:Greetingsfromearth.jpg|thumb|right|Sarah wants Apollo to stay on Paradeen.]]

* The following morning Sarah asks Apollo to stay on Terra with her. Apollo tries to let her down gently, but Sarah insists that she was forced to come to Paradeen with Michael, as he was the only way to get off of Lunar Seven, but she doesn't love him. Apollo indicates that her offer is not unappealing, but that he has to leave soon. Sarah asks what might happen if he weren't able to leave.

* Starbuck runs in, having spotted a city. Hector explains that the city is deserted, the population having been eradicated by neutron weapons that left the infrastructure intact.

* Apollo suggests that Starbuck search the city, hoping to garner information that might help them find Earth. Meanwhile Apollo will return to ''Galactica'' to warn them about the Eastern Alliance threat. Vector pulls a gun on them to try to stop them from going to the city, but their laser pistols prove to be persuasive.

* Hector and Starbuck wander around the city, philosophizing as they go. Little of intelligence value is left on the surface of the city. Hector mentions that the archives are under the city, but warns of the air quality down below. Starbuck ignores the warning, plunging forward and losing his android companion.

* Apollo encounters [[Aggie Moreland]], [[Josh Moreland]], and [[Doyle]] hanging about near the Vipers and the shuttle. The locals are anxious for the Colonials to leave, fearing their presence might attract the attention of the Eastern Alliance. They are also upset to learn that there are children in area. Apollo is ready to take his leave when he discovers that the controls of the Vipers have been sabotaged.

* Apollo returns to the homestead, revealing that the Morelands seem to have disabled their Vipers. Sarah is hopeful that they will stay.

* Hector reports back alone, warning them that Starbuck is down in the archives and is likely oxygen deprived by now. Hector tried to find the air tanks, but got lost and returned home for help. Needing more manpower, the group plans on seeking out the help of the Morelands.

* Realizing that her deception might be discovered, Sarah admits to sabotaging the Vipers. She had hoped it would make Apollo stay. Sarah remains behind with the children while the rest head to the city to rescue Starbuck.

* The older children are out in the barn when the Eastern Alliance destroyer lands near the house. They stay out of sight as Leiter and his goons enter the house, capturing Sarah and [[Walker|her youngest son]].

* Leiter wants Sarah to talk, threatening her children as a possible consequence for not cooperating.

* The rescue party cannot find Starbuck. Vector suggests enlisting the former custodian, Doyle, who had been somewhat gruff when speaking to Apollo earlier. The group begins to hear a faint tapping sound coming from the pipes.

* Starbuck is nearly incapacitated, and lacks the air to speak or call out, so he is tapping on a nearby pipe.

* The kids sneak out of the barn and make their way to the Moreland residence. Aggie relents and takes the children in.

* The search party finds Starbuck just as he collapses. Doyle arrives, having been told by the kids where they were. He also heard about Sarah's capture, and offers to show them a quicker route back to the house.

* Leiter and Sarah engage in a war of words, Leiter believing the eradication of Paradeen's population to be justified, and Sarah believing that the Eastern Alliance will eventually lose.

* Michael jumps an Enforcer outside the house, while Starbuck and Apollo slide off of the roof to take out two others. They enter the house, freeing Sarah and her son, and capturing Leiter and another of his goons.

* Sarah asks Michael if their children are alright, and Michael is obviously pleased at the newfound "our" in the equation.

* The Colonials depart, taking the Eastern Alliance soldiers and Destroyer as their prize, as well as giving them a way home. Leiter is still full of bluster, sure of the Eastern Alliance's superiority, until they come into visual contact with ''Galactica'' and he sees the largest combat ship he's ever seen.

==Adama's Notes==
''By the good graces of the lords of Kobol, the ''Galactica'' continues to lead her flock of survivors towards the coordinates, given us by those great white lights that vanished as mysteriously as they first appeared. There are those who speculate that those lights, advanced ships really, might have come from Earth, giving us great hope that they have a highly developed technology. Even now, our long range scouts patrol the quadrants, watching for signs that indicate that we are drawing close.''

''The ships have been gone for almost a secton now, and still no word. The Council has asked me to appear before them for an inquiry.''

== Notes ==

*Originally aired as a special two hour presentation that was edited into two parts for syndication.
*The destroyed city on Paradeen was filmed in Montréal, Canada. The prefabricated buildings left over from the World Expo of 1967 fell apart in the harsh Canadian winters. What remained made perfect futuristic ruins.
*Gillian Greene is the daughter of [[Lorne Greene]]. Michelle, G. Eric and David G. Larson are all children of producer [[Glen Larson]].
*This is the last appearance of [[Maren Jensen]] as [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] in the series, as well as the last appearance of [[Noah Hathaway]] as [[Boxey]].
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 2|issue #2]] is titled ''Greetings From Earth'', an obvious nod to this episode.

== Analysis ==

*There are clues to a link between Terra and [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]] in this episode. Further analysis can be found in the [[Terra]] article itself.

== Questions ==

*Why do the doors in Michael and Sarah's home on [[Paradeen]] make the same door chime as ''Galactica's'' doors?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* '''Michael:''' [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], just what ''is'' a [[centon]]?!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0544168|Randolph Mantooth]] as [[Michael]]
*[[imdb:nm0363520|Kelly Harmon]] as [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]]
*[[Murray Matheson]] as [[Geller]]
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0940683|Lesley Woods]] as [[Aggie Moreland]]
*[[Frank Marth]] as [[Josh Moreland]]
*[[Curt Lowens]] as [[Krebbs]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[Bobby Van]] as [[Hector]]
*[[Ray Bolger]] as [[Vector]]
*[[Gary Vinson]] as [[Doyle]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as Security Officer [[Reese]]
*[[imdb:nm0734858|Alex Rodine]] as [[Lanceman]]
*[[imdb:nm0282059|Lester Fletcher]] as [[Donner]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Michelle Larson|Michelle Larson]] as [[Charity]]
*[[Gillian Greene]] as [[Melanie]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Eric Larson|G. Eric Larson]] as [[Todd]]
*[[imdb:nm0940957|Kimberly Woodward]] as [[Loma]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#D.G. Larson|David G. Larson]] as [[Walker|Baby Walker]]
*[[imdb:nm0544167|Donald Mantooth]] as Med. Technician

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRrrxPphPWA&feature=related Greetings From Earth full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/GREETINGSFROMEARTH.htm Greetings From Earth full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingGreetings.htm Greetings From Earth deleted scenes]

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[[de:Kontakte zur Erde, Teil I]]
[[fr:Meilleurs Vœux de la Terre]]

Greetings from Earth NEW

2014-02-08T00:19:27Z

AdamDeanHall: Included Adama's notes.

{{Episode Data
| image = Greetings_From_Earth.jpg
| title= Greetings from Earth
| series= tos
| forumthread=1541
| episode= 17
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= Ahmer Lateaf
| production= 50926/50947
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-02-25
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Murder on the Rising Star]]
| next= [[Baltar's Escape]]
| extra=[[bsp:Greetings from Earth|Script available on Battlestar Pegasus]]
| hulu=Y
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== Overview ==

: ''A human [[Lunar Avion|sleeper ship]] found drifting in space is brought aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', leading to argument and debate on whether to awaken its occupants. Their ship is eventually escorted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and [[Cassiopeia]] to the planet [[Paradeen]]—embroiled in a bitter war with the [[Eastern Alliance]].''

== Summary ==
* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] indicates that the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] is following the heading given by the [[Beings of Light]] (at the end of "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]"), hoping to find [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] encounter a [[Lunar Avion|sublight spacecraft]] while on deep patrol. There are six life forms detected, but life support on the craft appears to be minimal.

* Rampant speculation that the craft may be from Earth forces Adama to make an announcement attempting to stop the rumors, and ask for the people of the Fleet to wait as the ship is towed aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] and quarantined.

* Once the spacecraft is aboard, Apollo worries about how safe it is for them to mess with it. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]], eager to board the ship, assures them that it isn't a bomb. Adama fears contaminating the spacecraft with their presence, but on [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]'s recommendation they board the ship.

* Inside they find a man, a woman, and four children in some sort of stasis tubes. Dr. Salik is reluctant to remove the people from the equipment, as they lack the knowledge to operate it. Dr. Wilker suggests choosing one to experiment with, but is overruled by Adama and Apollo. The doctors are left alone in the spacecraft, but with strict orders from Adama not to risk the lives of the unconscious crew.

* Members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]] arrive on the scene. [[Geller|Sire Geller]] demands that the Council has access to the "[[Earthlings]]" immediately. [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] manages to keep them at bay.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Greetings from Earth.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Greetings from Earth'']]
* Inside the shuttle, Dr. Wilker accidentally shorts out a component causing Dr. Salik to demand that they stop tampering with the equipment before they cause any harm. Apollo observes a loss in power, and commands them to stop immediately.

* Dr. Wilker explains that they have determined that the passengers of the craft come from a planet with 1/6th the gravity of [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|Caprica]]. He also mentions references to a planet called [[Terra]], which Adama recognizes as the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Gemenon|Gemonese]] word for Earth.

* Apollo is upset that the people have been seized, and suggests releasing their ship and putting it back on course.

* Sire Geller arrives, demanding that the passengers be released. Adama worries about the consequences of interfering with the people, but Geller offers to relieve him of the responsibility by having the Council vote on it. Adama agrees to let the council convene, buying some time.

* Athena is teaching a classroom of children, who ask questions about the "Earthlings".

* A mob has assembled outside the ship, curious about the occupants. [[Reese]] and his [[Council Security]] compatriots claim jurisdiction over the situation, but Starbuck and Boomer refuse to yield.

* Inside the ship the male adult passenger is revived, and exits the tube. He awakens the other adult.

* [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]] is disoriented, and wonders if they have arrived. [[Michael]] indicates that they have not, but will investigate the matter.

* Sire Geller proposes removing the eldest member of the unconscious crew, believing that age will help that person acclimate to the situation. Dr. Salik refuses to participate, but the orders are issued anyway.

* Thanks to the order, Reese and his crew are officially in charge of the scene. He has little time to enjoy it, as shortly after assuming command Michael exits the shuttle holding a weapon. Reese fails miserably at diffusing the situation, managing to get himself shot in the process.

* Chaos erupts, and Michael is overcome by the pressure of ''Galactica'''s atmosphere and collapses. Dr. Salik orders him to the life sciences center to be placed in a chamber with reduced atmosphere. Adama rescues Sarah from the shuttle, and both adults are stabilized. Reese turns out to be merely stunned.

* Removing them from the support chambers will kill them, so the [[warrior]]s decide the best option is to return them to their vessel and get them back on course. Dr. Wilker observes that their life support is nearly depleted, allowing them to hope that the ship may be near its destination.

* Michael's use of a weapon on Reese is suggested as a pretext to handle the situation as a military matter, so it is decided to escort the ship to its destination try to resolve the situation quickly.

* Apollo and Starbuck recruit [[Cassiopeia]] to board the shuttle for the duration of the flight in order to provide medical assistance if necessary.

* The warriors wheel in the support chambers, claiming that they are going to be used to remove the children from the ship. Reese is up and about, and makes little effort to hide the satisfaction that his men are in charge of the situation. Reese allows them to board the ship, believing them to be carrying out the Council's orders.

* Michael awakens aboard the ship, asking the warriors if they are with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. The Colonials have no idea what he is talking about. Michael reveals that his people are from Terra, but that he and his companions are from [[Lunar Seven]]. They fled the Eastern Alliance forces there.

* Michael will not assist them in locating Lunar Seven, fearing that the arrival of ''Galactica'' might tip off Eastern Alliance destroyers to the location of his destination.

* Boomer and Jolly remove the chambers from the shuttle. The engines fire on the shuttle, prompting Reese to panic. Boomer explains that the shuttle is being jettisoned to prevent possible contamination of ''Galactica''.

* Reese pulls the covers off of the chambers, revealing them to be empty. Boomer admonishes Jolly for having forgotten to remove the children. Reese attempts to stop the shuttle from launching, but his attempts are futile.

* The shuttle launches, followed shortly by Apollo and Starbuck in Vipers. Sire Geller arrives, wanting to know the situation. Reese claims the shuttle is being jettisoned (to prevent further contamination), and Geller is furious.

* Sire Geller orders Vipers to be launched, providing Apollo and Starbuck a pretext for their mission. Geller is further enraged when he sees the empty support chambers, but Reese isn't able to offer an explanation.

* Apollo and Starbuck put their Vipers on auto-pilot, and Cassie is sleeping aboard the shuttle when she is awakened by radio transmissions from their destination, [[Paradeen]].

* As they near the planet, Michael finally reveals that they are making their way to the home prepared for them by Sarah's father. After arriving they will destroy their homing beacon in order to prevent Eastern Alliance forces from tracking them.

* Onboard an Eastern Alliance destroyer, [[Leiter|Commandant Leiter]] is informed by [[Krebbs|one of his crew]] that they have detected the shuttle that had escaped Lunar Seven a month ago, and it is being escorted by two small craft of unknown configuration. The Vipers pique Leiter's interest, so he instructs [[Lanceman|the pilot]] to divert course from Lunar Nine to investigate the unknown ships.

* The expedition safely lands on Paradeen, and they are greeted by the androids [[Hector]] and [[Vector]]. They are taken to the home that was prepared for them, but Sarah's father is nowhere to be seen. The androids reveal that he is dead, and show her his tombstone.

* Sarah forbids Hector and Vector from telling the children about Terra. She rails against technology, as the governments engineered the colonists for thinner atmospheres but by doing so prevented them or their descendents from ever returning to their home planet.

* Sarah and Michael reveal that they are not married (as everybody had assumed). Sarah is a widow, and the three youngest children are hers. She claims she wouldn't marry a technocrat like Michael if he were the last person on the planet.

* The mood is lightened when Hector and Vector perform a traditional song and dance number from Terra.

* The Eastern Alliance destroyer tracks the shuttle's course to Paradeen. They are unable to report back to Eastern Alliance headquarters due to a sabotaged relay station on the planet.

* Michael thanks the robots for preparing a place for them, and for ensuring that it'd be safe by destroying the homing beacon. The robots are dismayed, as they realize that they forgot to destroy the beacon. Michael is still unwilling to let them use the beacon to find a way back to Lunar Seven, as he fears that they underestimate the Eastern Alliance.

* Michael explains the political history of Terra, with two sides polarizing into Eastern and Western factions. The powers from the East focused on expansion of planets near Terra. While Michael is filling Apollo and Starbuck in on the backstory, Sarah sneaks out of the house.

[[Image:Greetingsfromearth.jpg|thumb|right|Sarah wants Apollo to stay on Paradeen.]]

* The following morning Sarah asks Apollo to stay on Terra with her. Apollo tries to let her down gently, but Sarah insists that she was forced to come to Paradeen with Michael, as he was the only way to get off of Lunar Seven, but she doesn't love him. Apollo indicates that her offer is not unappealing, but that he has to leave soon. Sarah asks what might happen if he weren't able to leave.

* Starbuck runs in, having spotted a city. Hector explains that the city is deserted, the population having been eradicated by neutron weapons that left the infrastructure intact.

* Apollo suggests that Starbuck search the city, hoping to garner information that might help them find Earth. Meanwhile Apollo will return to ''Galactica'' to warn them about the Eastern Alliance threat. Vector pulls a gun on them to try to stop them from going to the city, but their laser pistols prove to be persuasive.

* Hector and Starbuck wander around the city, philosophizing as they go. Little of intelligence value is left on the surface of the city. Hector mentions that the archives are under the city, but warns of the air quality down below. Starbuck ignores the warning, plunging forward and losing his android companion.

* Apollo encounters [[Aggie Moreland]], [[Josh Moreland]], and [[Doyle]] hanging about near the Vipers and the shuttle. The locals are anxious for the Colonials to leave, fearing their presence might attract the attention of the Eastern Alliance. They are also upset to learn that there are children in area. Apollo is ready to take his leave when he discovers that the controls of the Vipers have been sabotaged.

* Apollo returns to the homestead, revealing that the Morelands seem to have disabled their Vipers. Sarah is hopeful that they will stay.

* Hector reports back alone, warning them that Starbuck is down in the archives and is likely oxygen deprived by now. Hector tried to find the air tanks, but got lost and returned home for help. Needing more manpower, the group plans on seeking out the help of the Morelands.

* Realizing that her deception might be discovered, Sarah admits to sabotaging the Vipers. She had hoped it would make Apollo stay. Sarah remains behind with the children while the rest head to the city to rescue Starbuck.

* The older children are out in the barn when the Eastern Alliance destroyer lands near the house. They stay out of sight as Leiter and his goons enter the house, capturing Sarah and [[Walker|her youngest son]].

* Leiter wants Sarah to talk, threatening her children as a possible consequence for not cooperating.

* The rescue party cannot find Starbuck. Vector suggests enlisting the former custodian, Doyle, who had been somewhat gruff when speaking to Apollo earlier. The group begins to hear a faint tapping sound coming from the pipes.

* Starbuck is nearly incapacitated, and lacks the air to speak or call out, so he is tapping on a nearby pipe.

* The kids sneak out of the barn and make their way to the Moreland residence. Aggie relents and takes the children in.

* The search party finds Starbuck just as he collapses. Doyle arrives, having been told by the kids where they were. He also heard about Sarah's capture, and offers to show them a quicker route back to the house.

* Leiter and Sarah engage in a war of words, Leiter believing the eradication of Paradeen's population to be justified, and Sarah believing that the Eastern Alliance will eventually lose.

* Michael jumps an Enforcer outside the house, while Starbuck and Apollo slide off of the roof to take out two others. They enter the house, freeing Sarah and her son, and capturing Leiter and another of his goons.

* Sarah asks Michael if their children are alright, and Michael is obviously pleased at the newfound "our" in the equation.

* The Colonials depart, taking the Eastern Alliance soldiers and Destroyer as their prize, as well as giving them a way home. Leiter is still full of bluster, sure of the Eastern Alliance's superiority, until they come into visual contact with ''Galactica'' and he sees the largest combat ship he's ever seen.

==Adama's Notes==
''By the good graces of the lords of Kobol, the ''Galactica'' continues to lead her flock of survivors towards the coordinates, given us by those great white lights that vanished as mysteriously as they first appeared. There are those who speculate that those lights, advanced ships really, might have come from Earth, giving us great hope that they have a highly developed technology. Even now, our long range scouts patrol the quadrants, watching for signs that indicate that we are drawing close.''

== Notes ==

*Originally aired as a special two hour presentation that was edited into two parts for syndication.
*The destroyed city on Paradeen was filmed in Montréal, Canada. The prefabricated buildings left over from the World Expo of 1967 fell apart in the harsh Canadian winters. What remained made perfect futuristic ruins.
*Gillian Greene is the daughter of [[Lorne Greene]]. Michelle, G. Eric and David G. Larson are all children of producer [[Glen Larson]].
*This is the last appearance of [[Maren Jensen]] as [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] in the series, as well as the last appearance of [[Noah Hathaway]] as [[Boxey]].
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 2|issue #2]] is titled ''Greetings From Earth'', an obvious nod to this episode.

== Analysis ==

*There are clues to a link between Terra and [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]] in this episode. Further analysis can be found in the [[Terra]] article itself.

== Questions ==

*Why do the doors in Michael and Sarah's home on [[Paradeen]] make the same door chime as ''Galactica's'' doors?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* '''Michael:''' [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], just what ''is'' a [[centon]]?!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0544168|Randolph Mantooth]] as [[Michael]]
*[[imdb:nm0363520|Kelly Harmon]] as [[Sarah Fowler|Sarah]]
*[[Murray Matheson]] as [[Geller]]
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0940683|Lesley Woods]] as [[Aggie Moreland]]
*[[Frank Marth]] as [[Josh Moreland]]
*[[Curt Lowens]] as [[Krebbs]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[Bobby Van]] as [[Hector]]
*[[Ray Bolger]] as [[Vector]]
*[[Gary Vinson]] as [[Doyle]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as Security Officer [[Reese]]
*[[imdb:nm0734858|Alex Rodine]] as [[Lanceman]]
*[[imdb:nm0282059|Lester Fletcher]] as [[Donner]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Michelle Larson|Michelle Larson]] as [[Charity]]
*[[Gillian Greene]] as [[Melanie]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Eric Larson|G. Eric Larson]] as [[Todd]]
*[[imdb:nm0940957|Kimberly Woodward]] as [[Loma]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#D.G. Larson|David G. Larson]] as [[Walker|Baby Walker]]
*[[imdb:nm0544167|Donald Mantooth]] as Med. Technician

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRrrxPphPWA&feature=related Greetings From Earth full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/GREETINGSFROMEARTH.htm Greetings From Earth full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingGreetings.htm Greetings From Earth deleted scenes]

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[[de:Kontakte zur Erde, Teil I]]
[[fr:Meilleurs Vœux de la Terre]]

Eastern Alliance

2014-01-26T19:59:56Z

AdamDeanHall: Sire Geller was in "Greetings from Earth"; Sire Domra was in "Baltar's Escape".

[[Image:Easternalliance.jpg|thumb|The leader of the Eastern Alliance orders the missile launch ([[Experiment in Terra]]).]]
The '''Eastern Alliance''' is a [[Wikipedia:fascism|fascist]] party committed to the complete rule of [[Terra]] and her colonies. It is comprised of humans who may not have been descendants from [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]]. The connotation is that they are somehow related, most likely indirectly, to the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]].

The Eastern Alliance not only believes that it is the strongest force in the galaxy, but also that it has a [[w:Manifest Destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, a task they were "created" for. It also believes that life falls under two classifications, the strong and the weak, and that this is an immutable fact ([[Baltar's Escape]]).

In pursuit of this so-called destiny, the Alliance is responsible for committing war crimes on a large magnitude and was embroiled in a bitter war with the democratic [[Nationalists]], whom they view as weak. Furthermore, they planned a massive assault against the Nationalists while negotiating with President [[Arends]] on a peace treaty in [[Battle of Cimtar|much the same way]] that the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] and [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] convinced the Colonials that they were on the cusp of peace. In preparation for their attack, the Eastern Alliance moved its high ranking military personnel down in underground bunkers, leaving the world above unaware of their plan, so as to solve their overpopulation problem.

Like their enemy, their technology is below Colonial standard and are not likely able to utilize extensive star travel as the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] had prior to their destruction ("[[Baltar's Escape]]", "[[Experiment in Terra]]").

== Background ==

After encountering the sleeper ship with [[Sarah Fowler]] and [[Michael]], the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] (notably the crew of the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'') hears of the brutality of the Alliance. After allowing the sleeper ship to leave, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] (who provide escort to the unarmed ship) encounter enforcers from the Alliance on the planet [[Paradeen]] -- a planet whose inhabitants were destroyed by a biological attack unleashed by the Alliance. This encounter allows the [[Warriors]] to understand the limited technology the Eastern Alliance utilize; Commandant [[Leiter]], commander of said craft, is astonished by the size and magnitude of the last surviving Colonial [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ([[Greetings from Earth]]).

Later on, [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] attempt to broker a peace with the Eastern Alliance, believing that the Alliance patriots have been mistreated by the Warriors. This fig of peace is later broken, as eleven of the Quorum members walk into a trap, instead of a peace conference. Only then is the council willing to reinstate Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s full authority over the Fleet, as well as his own ship. While Leiter's destroyer escapes ([[Baltar's Escape]]), the ship is tracked to one of Terra's lunar colonies.

''Galactica'' and her fleet discover Terra. Instead of establishing contact, a Viper patrol is sent on reconnaissance. However, a [[Being of Light]] intervenes during this mission and gives Apollo the ability to appear as the lost Nationalist Colonel [[Charlie Watts]]. Due to Apollo's odd lines of questioning and behaviors, he is almost unsuccessful in thwarting the Eastern Alliance's plan to commit genocide upon the Nationalists in an all-out thermonuclear attack. After ''Galactica'' destroys the inbound warheads, the Alliance reconsiders its fight with the Terran Nationalists ([[Experiment in Terra]]).

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{{TOS}}

[[de:Östliche Allianz]]

Eastern Alliance

2014-01-26T19:55:37Z

AdamDeanHall: Removed the "s".

[[Image:Easternalliance.jpg|thumb|The leader of the Eastern Alliance orders the missile launch ([[Experiment in Terra]]).]]
The '''Eastern Alliance''' is a [[Wikipedia:fascism|fascist]] party committed to the complete rule of [[Terra]] and her colonies. It is comprised of humans who may not have been descendants from [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]]. The connotation is that they are somehow related, most likely indirectly, to the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]].

The Eastern Alliance not only believes that it is the strongest force in the galaxy, but also that it has a [[w:Manifest Destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, a task they were "created" for. It also believes that life falls under two classifications, the strong and the weak, and that this is an immutable fact ([[Baltar's Escape]]).

In pursuit of this so-called destiny, the Alliance is responsible for committing war crimes on a large magnitude and was embroiled in a bitter war with the democratic [[Nationalists]], whom they view as weak. Furthermore, they planned a massive assault against the Nationalists while negotiating with President [[Arends]] on a peace treaty in [[Battle of Cimtar|much the same way]] that the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] and [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] convinced the Colonials that they were on the cusp of peace. In preparation for their attack, the Eastern Alliance moved its high ranking military personnel down in underground bunkers, leaving the world above unaware of their plan, so as to solve their overpopulation problem.

Like their enemy, their technology is below Colonial standard and are not likely able to utilize extensive star travel as the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] had prior to their destruction ("[[Baltar's Escape]]", "[[Experiment in Terra]]").

== Background ==

After encountering the sleeper ship with [[Sarah Fowler]] and [[Michael]], the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] (notably the crew of the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'') hears of the brutality of the Alliance. After allowing the sleeper ship to leave, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] (who provide escort to the unarmed ship) encounter enforcers from the Alliance on the planet [[Paradeen]] -- a planet whose inhabitants were destroyed by a biological attack unleashed by the Alliance. This encounter allows the [[Warriors]] to understand the limited technology the Eastern Alliance utilize; Commandant [[Leiter]], commander of said craft, is astonished by the size and magnitude of the last surviving Colonial [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ([[Greetings from Earth]]).

Later on, [[Sire]] [[Geller]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve]] attempt to broker a peace with the Eastern Alliance, believing that the Alliance patriots have been mistreated by the Warriors. This fig of peace is later broken, as eleven of the Quorum members walk into a trap, instead of a peace conference. Only then is the council willing to reinstate Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s full authority over the Fleet, as well as his own ship. While Leiter's destroyer escapes ([[Baltar's Escape]]), the ship is tracked to one of Terra's lunar colonies.

''Galactica'' and her fleet discover Terra. Instead of establishing contact, a Viper patrol is sent on reconnaissance. However, a [[Being of Light]] intervenes during this mission and gives Apollo the ability to appear as the lost Nationalist Colonel [[Charlie Watts]]. Due to Apollo's odd lines of questioning and behaviors, he is almost unsuccessful in thwarting the Eastern Alliance's plan to commit genocide upon the Nationalists in an all-out thermonuclear attack. After ''Galactica'' destroys the inbound warheads, the Alliance reconsiders its fight with the Terran Nationalists ([[Experiment in Terra]]).

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[[de:Östliche Allianz]]

The Lost Warrior

2014-01-18T23:46:06Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

{{Episode Data
| image = showdown.jpg
| title= The Lost Warrior
| series= tos
| forumthread=1528
| season=
| episode= 4
| guests=
| writer= [[Donald Bellisario]]
| story= [[IMDB:nm0344065|Herman Groves]]
| director= [[Rod Holcomb]]
| production=50908
| rating=
| US airdate= 1978-10-08
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]
| next= [[The Long Patrol]]
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== Overview ==

:''After engaging a group of [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] crash-lands on a [[Equellus|planet]] where a [[Lacerta|law-deriding thug]] controls a seemingly [[Red-Eye|indestructible henchman]].''

== Summary ==

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], piloting Recon Viper 3 away from a pursuing hoard of Cylon Raiders, desperately pleads for help from ''Galactica'''s [[Blue Squadron]]. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] (members of Blue Squadron) want to scramble their vipers to rescue Apollo, but [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] refuses, disclosing that Apollo expects no help because he is bluffing, purposefully leading the Cylons away from [[The Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]].

* Apollo evades the Cylons but runs out of fuel for his turbo engines, crash-landing in the Hatari Sector on the planet [[Equellus]], a low-tech planet similar in motif to the [[Wikipedia:American West|American West]] circa [[Wikipedia:1800s|1800s]].

* Apollo is found by Equellus residents [[Vella]] and her son, [[Puppis]], after hearing his Viper flyby and crash. Vella tells Apollo to leave immediately, but since his Viper is out of fuel, Vella's second option is to hide the Viper and Apollo.

* With no one having the heart to tell [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] that his father is missing, Starbuck and Boomer keep him occupied in the Officers Quarters with the pilots, playing [[pyramid (TOS)|pyramid]] and drinking fruit juice.

[[Image:vellapuppis.jpg|thumb|250px|Vella and Puppis in "The Lost Warrior"]]

* Apollo learns that the town bully, [[Lacerta]], has been taking "tribute" for nearly 10 [[yahren]]s, leaving only enough ovines (cattle) for a family to live on; no one has stopped him because of his laser-toting henchman, "[[Red-Eye]]". Vella reveals her hatred for guns because her husband was killed by a gun. Apollo sympathizes with her, stating that he lost his wife to gun violence as well.

* Red-Eye - a [[Centurion (TOS)|Cylon Centurion]] - arrives on horseback and questions Vella and Puppis about the noise (from Apollo's Viper), but they feign ignorance and claim to have heard only a howling [[lupus]] (a wolf-like creature) in the woods. Puppis kicks Red-Eye in the shin, voicing his disdain for the mechanized thug.

* Vella's brother, [[Bootes]], arrives to check on his sister and inadvertently contradicts Puppis' story by saying that he heard a loud noise too. However, Red-Eye learns nothing more about the noise and departs. Bootes meets Apollo and immediately recognizes him as a [[Colonial Warrior]] [[Military Rankings (TOS)|Captain]] with a laser pistol.

* Apollo learns that Vella's husband, [[Martin]], was also a Colonial Warrior who had crashed on Equellus over 10 yahren prior. Nursed back to health by Vella, they fell in love and were married, producing Puppis. Martin, though, was killed a yahren later by Red-Eye.

* Bootes encourages Apollo to kill Red-Eye. Apollo declines, not wanting to reveal himself, as he believes there may be additional Cylons present. Bootes quickly grows angry at Apollo's inaction.

* Aboard the ''Galactica'', Boxey is winning at pyramid, much to Starbuck's chagrin. Boxey is pulled away from the game by [[Cassiopeia]], though, who chastises the pilots for teaching Boxey how to drink, gamble and smoke. After they leave, Boomer and Starbuck hatch up a plan to find Apollo, with or without the Commander's blessing.
[[Image:Numo.jpg|thumb|right|Puppis takes aim at the Lupus.]]
* Wearing native clothing to blend in with the locals, Apollo enters a saloon in town and strikes up a conversation with Red-Eye, who challenges him to a dual. Lacerta interrupts his card game (which he was winning) to intervene, saving Apollo's life from Red-Eye's wrath. Apollo, pretending to be seeking employment, is told to return the following day.

* Having learning little more about either Red-Eye or Lacerta, Apollo returns to Vella's ranch to discover that Puppis has sneaked out a window to pursue a lupus which had attacked their herd. Apollo finds Puppis' horse, [[Strider]], and is about to defend the boy from the lupus only to have Puppis kill the lupus with his [[numo]] rifle. After this, Apollo gives Puppis a pep-talk. They return to the house, much to Vella's relief.

* Adama initially refuses to mount a rescue operation to avoid the perception that he is endangering the fleet in favor of his son. However, Tigh convinces him otherwise, and when Adama acquiesces, Tigh orders the immediate launch of a patrol (Boomer and Starbuck), whose Vipers "just happened" to be ready and waiting in the launch tubes.

* Apollo reveals to Vella that Puppis reminds him very much of Boxey. He realizes that he is running out of time (until the fleet is too far out of range) and is eager to discover Lacerta's connection to the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon Empire]]. He also believes that there may be a Cylon base from where he can steal fuel, before the Fleet goes out of range.

* [[Jason]] arrives at Vella's, telling her that Red-Eye took half of Bootes herd as tribute; enraged, Bootes began drinking heavily and was last seen riding into town. Apollo agrees to try to resolve the situation, but refuses to take his laser pistol with him.

* Drunk and defiant, Bootes angrily confronts Lacerta, refusing to pay any more tribute. Bootes engages in a gunfight with Red-Eye; he loses. When Jason and Puppis attempt to shoot Red-Eye, Apollo disarms them to save their lives. Puppis screams that he "hates" Apollo and storms out. Jason expresses his disgust for Apollo; Vella, however, understands and tells him that she is certain he did the right thing.

* Pushing their Vipers to the limit, Boomer and Starbuck decide to chop the power to their engines, so as to drift another 40 or 50 [[centon]]s in the hopes of finding their lost comrade.

* [[Macy]], a waitress in the saloon who knows that Apollo is "different", informs Apollo that [[Marco]] (another of Lacerta's henchmen) wants to kill him, in order to regain the favor of Lacerta. He also learns that Red-Eye was discovered in the wreckage of a crashed ship, a Cylon Raider, along with two other destroyed Cylons. When Red-Eye "awoke", he saw Lacerta and said "By your command." Ever since, Red-Eye has obeyed Lacerta.

* Realizing now that Red-Eye is an "independent" and no longer connected with the Cylon Empire, Apollo straps on his laser pistol. Marco challenges Apollo to a duel, but backs down when he sees Apollo's laser. In fear, Lacerta calls for Red-Eye.
[[Image:redeye2.jpg|thumb|250px|Red Eye meets his fate]]

* Red-Eye confronts Apollo in a duel. Red-Eye draws first, but is beaten to the trigger by Apollo, who blasts Red-Eye through the swinging doors of the saloon. Red-Eye explodes, his metronomic red eye extinguished forever.

* Back at the ranch, Puppis excitedly recreates the laser duel, much to the dismay of both his mother and Apollo. As Apollo grabs the young boy, telling him to settle down, he accidentally calls him Boxey. When Puppis states a desire to grow up to be a "hero" like Apollo, Apollo tells him that there was nothing heroic about his actions. Red-Eye's destruction was something he had to do, and that he was indeed scared.

* Vella volunteers the information on the location of Martin's crash site, which might have the fuel needed by Apollo's stranded Viper. If it weren't for Boxey, Apollo might have chosen to stay on Equellus forever.

* After almost abandoning all hope, Boomer and Starbuck receive Apollo's faint transmissions. They guide the Viper home to ''Galactica'', while on Equellus, Vella and Puppis gaze up into the stars, awaiting Apollo's return....

== Notes ==

* This is the first episode to make use of a promotional teaser, prior to the show's opening.
* This is an "Apollo episode".
* The episode is based off the western novel ''[[w:Shane (novel)|Shane]]''. According to [[Anne Lockhart]], Bellisario wrote a similar show to this one for the television series ''[[w:Tales of the Gold Monkey|Tales of the Gold Monkey]]'', except the antagonist is Japanese and the events are set in 1936.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>
* Equellus was apparently a fringe colony, descended from the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]] (given their common language and customs), but had lost contact with the Colonies long before their destruction in the Cylon attack.
* Wolves are called "lupus"; "lupi" is apparently the plural form of the word.
* In a [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)#The Lost Warrior|deleted scene]], Apollo rushes out with his [[laser pistol]] poised to kill a [[lupus]], only for the lupus to be shot by [[Puppis]].
* In another deleted scene, Bootes escorts Apollo to the edge of town. Bootes refuses to enter for fear that his anger be his undoing. In that same scene, it is told that Lacerta owns most of the town and that he could be found if one followed the sound of the music.
* The Colonials have detailed maps of the [[Hatari sector]] (which Adama looks over). As they had knowledge of the system, why did they not have any knowledge of the inhabitants?
* The Colonials are still in [[Cyranus galaxy|their known space]].
* Starbuck and Boomer are loyal to Apollo, clearly willing to risk their careers to go after him.
* The characters [[w:Equuleus|Equellus]], [[w:Lupus (constellation)|Lupus]], [[w:Lacerta|Lacerta]], [[w:Boötes|Bootes]], [[w:Puppis|Puppis]] and [[w:Vela (constellation)|Vella]] are named after star constellations visible from Earth. Jason in mythology commanded the ship [[w:Argo Navis|Argo Navis]], an ancient constellation. While some constellations have mythical origins Lacerta is only 400 years old. Puppis and Vella were created out of the ancient Argo constellation 300 years ago. They are considered Argo's stern and sails.

== Analysis ==

* Some have suggested that this episode is based on the classic western ''Shane''.
* The issue with this episode is not that this is a character piece; it is a short character piece that goes on too long. In essence, it is a [[Wikipedia:Western (genre)|Western]] episode set in the backdrop of the ''Galactica'' universe with a plot that could be easily solved in two acts, if not less. For example:
:# Apollo crash lands on planet.
:# Apollo discovers the people being terrorized by a lone Cylon.
:# Apollo shoots Cylon; threat eliminated.
:*Obviously, the episode wouldn't work like that, as there would be other acts to fill.
* Despite the performances of all the actors involved, the episode falls flat because of a lack of genuine tension. All the roadblocks set in place by the writer, Don Bellisario, are logical but superficial. For example, Apollo's fear of additional Cylons is unbelievable–and easily dismissed by Bootes.
* Bellisario is essentially filling up space between Apollo's landing on Equellus to the final showdown with Red-Eye:
:# When he first sees Red-Eye, Apollo is hiding safely in a room with a clear shot at the Cylon. Puppis claims that Apollo doesn't shoot for fear of hurting himself or his mother.
:# Bootes confronts Apollo regarding his inaction. Apollo claims that he doesn't know how many more Cylons are around and he doesn't want to reveal his presence on Equellus, for he feared that the Cylons would sweep in and kill every human.
:# Bootes counters this by saying that Martin also has a laser pistol, which Red-Eye took, and that no other Cylons have come. Also, the Cylon clearly follows a ''human'' commander, who appears to be more worthless a person than even [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]].
:# Apollo wants to learn about Lacerta's connection to the Cylon Empire.
:# The Cylons, being logical creatures, would not use Lacerta as their mouthpiece; they would have at least found someone else.
* There are a few memorable moments though, which include: Boxey's playing pyramid with other pilots, Cassiopeia's (uncharacteristic) demonstration of motherlike behavior, Starbuck's pledge to not have Boxey lose two parents, and Adama and Tigh's argument about finding Apollo, and Adama's hesitation because of Apollo being the "Commander's son".
* There is no true conflict to test Apollo's morality against Bootes' pro-violence view. The episode is, act by act, a means of filling an episode via posturing and throwaway dialogue. Episodes such as "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]" and "[[War of the Gods, Part I|War of the Gods]]" do more to develop characters and have believable conflict.
* Regarding, Boomer's and Starbuck's willingness to disobey orders to rescue Apollo: Unauthorized missions are a misuse of military property and are court martial offenses, particularly in wartime or a state of emergency. But since the Colonial military no longer exists in its previous form, the Fleet wouldn't be able to afford throwing Boomer and Starbuck in the brig, as they have proven their worth to the Fleet. The Fleet is in no position to replace experienced Viper pilots (they had enough trouble with this due to a virus Boomer contracted in "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I|Lost Planet of the Gods]]"). So how to punish a Viper pilot that disobeys orders or steals military property, especially if the offenses are repeated?

== Questions ==

* If the Cylons have encountered Colonial resistance in the Hatari sector before, why have they not swept through the area?
* Why don't the Colonials search for Martin?
* How do the Colonials have detailed maps of [[Hatari sector|the region]], yet not have knowledge of settlements or inhabitants?
* How does Red-Eye kill Martin and take his laser pistol? Is it with a numo?
* Where exactly do the Cylon Raiders originate from? Is there a [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]] or a base nearby?
* How long ago was Equellus settled?
* What exactly does Martin tell Bootes regarding Colonial Warriors?
* How does Bootes recognize Apollo as a captain (considering the lack of visible rank insignia)?
* If Vella really wants Apollo to leave when she first encounters him, why doesn't she simply point Apollo to Martin's crash site (with the Viper fuel) immediately?
* Why doesn't Apollo take Vella and Puppis with him in his Viper when he finally did leave the planet?
* How does Apollo transfer the fuel so quickly from Martin's crashed Viper to his own?
* Does Apollo really promise that he would return to Equellus someday? He must know that he would be traversing the galaxy indefinitely, fleeing the Cylon tyranny in search of Earth.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''On hearing Apollo's frantic transmissions:''
:'''Adama''': Those transmissions are for Cylon ears.

* ''Red-Eye makes an intellectual observation:''
:'''Red-Eye''': Humans deceive, not sound waves.

*''Red-Eye's last words, uttered when he saw a laser pistol, instead of a [[numo]], strapped to Apollo's leg:''
:'''Red-Eye''': Uh-oh.

* ''Apollo remarks in surprise at Boomer's and Starbuck's arrival:''
:'''Apollo''': What are you guys doing way out here?
:'''Boomer''': Oh, we thought we'd just take a little ride; the stars are kinda nice in this galaxy.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0863610|Johnny Timko]] as [[Puppis]]
*[[Katherine Cannon]] as [[Vella]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Bootes]]
*[[Claude Earl Jones]] as [[Lacerta]]
*[[imdb:nm0922307|Red West]] as [[Marco]]
*[[Larry Manetti]] as [[Giles]]
*[[Jason Donahue]] as [[Jason]]
*[[Carol Baxter]] as [[Macy]]
*[[Mary Kay Mars]] as [[Vi]]
*[[Rex Cutter]] as [[Red-Eye]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12833 The Lost Warrior full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOhqXd5vCXQ&feature=related The Lost Warrior full episode on YouTube]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/LOSTWARRIOR.htm The Lost Warrior full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II

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AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

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== Overview ==
:''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] is captured by the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] while the [[the Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] continues through the [[magnetic void|mysterious black void]] to a fateful rendezvous with the planet [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]] that may hold the secret to the lost [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|thirteenth tribe]]. But a deadly surprise awaits them on the planet surface.''

== Summary ==

* The [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] continues through the black void. [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] orders the fleet to keep in visual contact with [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] through the void.

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] visit [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in the Life Station and Boomer says thank you.

* [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] and Adama talk about the void. Adama mentions to Tigh a passage from the [[Book of the Word]] about the void and mentions his [[Adama's Medallion|medallion]] that is the symbol of Adama's power and of their religion.

* The female warriors gather in the Officer's lounge to discuss their mission. Apollo and Starbuck feel left out and begin discussing domestic duties. [[Serina]] notices the two carrying on and asks if they are feeling left out. Apollo sarcastically says they aren't.

* Tigh notifies Adama of a blip on the scanner in quadrant Delta Nine, behind the fleet. Adama sees it and orders a patrol to investigate. The blip is a [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]] awaiting a patrol so they can capture a [[Colonial Warrior]].

* Tigh pulls Apollo and Starbuck for the mission and Serina informs them that she is Apollo's wingman much to Apollo and Tigh's surprise. Starbuck wishes them well but instead of heading back to quarters he heads for the launch bay followed shortly by Apollo and Serina.

* Starbuck launches in Apollo's viper stating to the flight deck officer that he took Apollo's patrol for him. Apollo and Serina launch shortly after. Apollo orders Serina back to the Galactica and she refuses. The three venture out together.

* Starbuck ends up going beyond Apollo and Serina's scanner range and is captured by the Cylons.

* On board the basestar Starbuck interacts with [[Lucifer]] and lights a match on a Cylon [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] for his [[fumarello]]. Lucifer playfully warns Starbuck it would go well for him if he showed a little respect. Starbuck to his surprise meets [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]].

* Baltar informs him that there is a change in the [[Cylon Empire]] favorable to humans and that he is there as an envoy of peace and will release Starbuck at the right moment.

* Lucifer and Baltar discuss Baltar's scheme to lure the humans into his trap.

* Back on board ''Galactica'' Apollo watches the scanners for Starbuck. Serina comforts him and says they should not wait any longer to get sealed and says that Starbuck would understand and approve.

* Adama performs the ceremony, Boxey as the protector gives Serina away. During the ceremony a bright star appears and Adama orders Tigh to scan for a planet in orbit. Apollo asks Adama what it could be and Adama says it could be the planet [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]].
[[Image:sealed.jpg|thumb|250px|Apollo and Serina are sealed as Kobol's star comes into view.]]

* The Colonials land on the surface of the planet, where there are pyramids and ruins. Adama chooses a site for a camp, and posts a guard even though the planet is supposed to be dead.

* Lucifer reports to Baltar that a star has appeared and guided ''Galactica'' to a dead planet. Baltar recognizes a chance to spring a trap, and orders Lucifer to prepare his craft. He will go alone, for only he can bring ''Galactica'' back to the [[Imperious Leader]].

* Adama, Serina, and Apollo explore the ruins. Adama suspects that it might be [[Eden]], the largest city and the first to fall. Adama recognizes the seal of the [[Ninth Lord of Kobol]]. He was the last leader of Kobol before the thirteen tribes went to the stars. Apollo realizes that Adama is hoping to find the location of the thirteenth tribe (and [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]) by looking here.

* The three find the entrance to the [[Tomb of the Ninth Lord of Kobol]], which bears a warning of death for those that enter. Serina recognizes that Adama's medallion is the same as the seal on the tomb, and it acts as a key to open it.

* They find the bodies of tomb robbers, and then are trapped by bars that descend, but lift when Adama uses his medallion again. They enter a room that appears to contain a sarcophagus.

* Baltar enters through a different door, greeting Adama. Adama lunges at him, trying to strangle the traitor. Apollo pulls him off of Baltar, saying that he should be left to the council.

* Baltar claims that he did not betray the colonies, and that Adama has been slandering him. He says he was trapped between his battlestar and ''Atlantia'', and was tried by the Cylons. He claims that he was spared to lure them into another trap through a message of peace through a new and more benevolent Cylon ruler.

* He claims that the Cylon forces are spread so thin looking for ''Galactica'' that the route to the Cylon home world is almost undefended. He says that a single battlestar could bring the [[Cylon Empire]] to its knees. He has the means to lead ''Galactica'' back to the Cylons as apparent prisoners, in order to launch a devastating counterattack. As proof of his good intentions, he has released Starbuck.

* Adama orders Apollo to remove him. Adama says that safety does not lay behind them, with either Baltar or the Cylons, but somewhere "out there" along the path taken by the thirteenth tribe, who founded [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* Baltar believes that Earth is a myth, but Adama believes it to be real, and believes the key is somewhere in the tomb.

* Back on the basestar, a Centurion reports that the prisoner (Starbuck) has been released. Lucifer (who is now sitting on Baltar's throne) inquires about Baltar, but the Centurion has not heard anything back from him. Lucifer concludes that Baltar's plan has failed. He speculates about the possible power gain he might make if there were a decisive military victory under his leadership.

* Starbuck returns to the camp, much to the joy of [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]]. He lets the Colonials know that there is a basestar just outside sensor range, causing Apollo to order the breaking of the camp.

* Apollo brings Baltar back to Adama in the tomb. He informs Adama of the basestar that is just beyond range, suggesting they leave while the star is still dormant and shielding them from sensors. Adama refuses, as he wants to discover the path to Earth. Baltar claims that Earth might be a "myth of half-drunken star voyagers". He claims they must attack the Cylons and seize power.

* The star begins pulsing again, and reflects off of Adama's medallion, causing what appeared to be the tomb to retract revealing a staircase. Baltar rushes down the steps, pursued by Adama, Apollo, and Serina.

* Baltar pries off the lid sarcophagus, despite Apollo and Adama's protests, and seizes the scepter out of the hand of the mummy. He claims not to believe in all that "primitive superstition."

* The room starts shaking and a large stone block seals them into the tomb. Baltar apologizes, claiming that he didn't mean it, but the damage is done. He appeals to Adama to use his power, since the lords are with him, but Adama can do nothing.

* Cylon raiders begin attacking the Colonials on the surface. The female Viper pilots at the camp (as well as Starbuck) get into their Vipers and take off.

* Back on ''Galactica'', the male warriors have recovered from their illness. They are hardly strong enough to stand, but Boomer points that Vipers are flown from the seated position.

* The female warriors begin to fight off the raiders as the male warriors begin to launch from ''Galactica''.

* Adama discovers the passages he had been searching for regarding the exodus of the thirteenth tribe in the last days of Kobol. As he gets to the part about where they went, a raider shoots the tomb causing the room to shake.

* A door has been blasted open by the explosion, but the writing has disintegrated. Baltar is pinned under a block of fallen stone.

* The male warriors join the combat, and the Colonials start dealing heavy losses to the raiders.

* Adama, Apollo, and Serina are unable to move the stone that pins Baltar. They are forced to leave Baltar. Adama says that Baltar's Cylon friends have sealed his fate as well as theirs. Baltar threatens to tear Lucifer apart, and claims that he has not heard the last of Baltar.

* The raiders are routed, and the Vipers are recalled to ''Galactica''.

* Starbuck and [[Deitra]] encounter Adama, Apollo, and Serina as they exit the tomb. Starbuck reports that they lost some good pilots, and that they should get back to ''Galactica'' before reinforcements arrive.

* A Centurion steps out behind some cover and shoots Serina in the back. The Colonials return fire, killing both Centurions, but the damage is done.

* Back aboard ''Galactica'', [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] is brought to Serina, who is laying on a medical table. Serina admits that she is "going away", but tells Boxey that his father (Apollo) will be there to love him and take care of him.

* Apollo and Serina say their goodbyes in private, and when Apollo emerges from the room Serina is dead.

* Apollo tells Boxey that they'll have Serina's love forever, and that he will make a fine warrior.

* They walk off down the hallway together, holding hands.

== Notes ==

* The original episode title was "The Tombs of Kobol", according to the [[The Tombs of Kobol|novelization]] of this two parter.
* This Original Series story arc may remind [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] viewers of the longer story arc involving the new series' version of Kobol, the [[Sacred Scrolls]], the [[Arrow of Apollo]], and the [[Tomb of Athena]].
* It should be noted that "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero]]" was filmed prior to this episode, and therefore a disconnect in continuity exists.
* In the scene where [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] is showing [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] the blip on the scanners, ''Galactica'''s scanners do not detect the other ships.

== Analysis ==

* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] finds himself to be a third wheel, and does not react well to the situation. His theft of Apollo's Viper and subsequent reckless flying is generally in character for him, but it is surprising that Apollo and Serina (and the rest of the Fleet) give up on him so quickly. There was no "I'm getting my men" from this Adama, nor the search effort for a missing Starbuck.
* Nobody (outside of Apollo) seems to mourn for Starbuck. Everybody seems quite content to go on with the marriage ceremony, which quickly turns into the Kobol discovery expedition. By the time they hit the ground on Kobol everybody seems to have forgotten about Starbuck, until Baltar mentions him being released and he shows up at the camp. Maybe they're better equipped to handle the loss having just survived the destruction of their colonies, but the mood was definitely more somber for Serina's death than it ever was for Starbuck.
* Baltar is exceptionally enigmatic in this episode. Nobody seems to be able to figure out who he is actually trying to betray. In fact, in the end, everybody assumes that Baltar is lying to them. Baltar was supremely confident in his ability to persuade the colonials, and from the sound of it he was charming the female Viper pilots quite effectively. Unfortunately for Baltar, the two people that he needed to believe him, Adama and Lucifer, didn't. Betrayed by Lucifer and abandoned by Adama, Baltar is defeated by his inability to inspire trust in the people that mattered most.
* Serina's death at the hands of a Centurion seems just as sudden (and contrived) as Starbuck's disappearance. While her character was originally slated to die of [[Pluton poisoning]] in the pilot, her death ended up coming swiftly anyway. While her insistence on being married ASAP (regardless of the death of Starbuck) might be seen as foreshadowing, her death still seems something of an afterthought.

== Questions ==

* Which side is Baltar really working for? Does he really believe that the Cylons can be toppled by a single battlestar? Or is it merely part of his ruse to get ''Galactica'' into Cylon custody?
* Why can't ''Galactica'''s scanners pick up the other ships in the Fleet?
* Why does everybody give up hope on Starbuck so quickly? No search patrols or rescue teams?
* Why is Apollo the only person that seems concerned that Starbuck is dead?
* Do members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]] still get issued a [[Adama's Medallion|seal of the Lords of Kobol]]? With Baltar's still missing (as he still possesses it), not to mention the ones lost during the [[Battle of Cimtar]] (like [[Adar (TOS)|Adar's]]), is Adama's the only one left in Colonial hands?
* Will Baltar get rescued? If so, how? ([[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I|Answer]])
* Why doesn't Adama use the [[psycho-electron recall]] technology in an attempt to recall the inscriptions in the tomb?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{audio|LPOG II - beats being dead.mp3|''Apollo asks Boomer how he feels:''}}
: '''Apollo:''' How do you feel?
: '''Boomer:''' Awful. But it beats being dead.

* ''Apollo and Starbuck mockingly make conversation that mimics the conversation of the female Warriors:''
: '''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': Apollo, what do you plan on doing for living quarters after you're married?
: '''Apollo''': Oh, well, I am ''so excited''. I just found this place in the [[Astradon]] freighter. With a little paint and some nice curtains, it's ''so cozy''!
: '''Starbuck''': You always were good with color.
: (after the female warriors continue talking in the background)
: '''Apollo''': Mmm, you'll never believe what I found. I just found some [[Valcron]] in the [[Tip Barge]].
: '''Starbuck''': ''Really?'' The soft, translucent kind?
: '''Apollo''' (effeminately): Absolutely stunning!

* {{audio|LPOG II - overboard on furniture.mp3|''Starbuck comments on the interior design of the basestar:''}}
:'''Starbuck:''' I like the way you haven't gone overboard on furniture.

* {{audio|LPOG II - twig of peace.mp3|''Lucifer reacts to Baltar's plan:''}}
:'''Lucifer:''' This is your plan? To convince the humans that we come bearing the twig of peace?

* {{audio|LPOG II - Are you completely mad.mp3|Apollo questions Baltar's claim of not being complicit in the holocaust on the Colonies:''}}
: '''Apollo:''' You're saying you didn't arrange the destruction of our Fleet, our cities, of almost every living thing in the Colonies?
: '''Baltar:''' Are you completely mad? What sane human being would do a thing like that?

* {{audio|LPOG II - our safety is not behind us.mp3|''Adama's rebuttal to Baltar's claim that with one battlestar they can bring the Cylon Empire to its knees:''}}
: '''Adama:''' Our safety is not behind us. With you or the Cylons. It lies somewhere out there. Along the path taken by the thirteenth tribe. The tribe that colonized the planet Earth.

* ''Lucifer questions Baltar's motives:''
: '''Lucifer''': A pity. I'm afraid Baltar's plan has failed–whatever that plan truly was. A pity.
: '''Centurion''': His instructions were quite specific–to stand by to escort the ''Galactica'' back to [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]].
: '''Lucifer''': Yes. The thought that intrigued me was just who was to be whose prisoner.

* ''Baltar tries to leave:''
: '''Baltar:''' I cannot stay here too long before my machine friends will become nervous and do something rash.

* {{audio|LPOG II - viper flown from seated position.mp3|''Boomer reports to Tigh in core command with the rest of Blue Squadron:''}}
:'''Tigh''' (to Boomer): Lieutenant, obviously you can't even stand.
:'''Boomer''': The Viper is flown from the seated position, sir.

* {{audio|LPOG II - not heard the last of baltar.mp3|''Baltar curses Lucifer after his attack on Kobol, which entombs Baltar in the ruins of the tomb of the Ninth Lord of Kobol:''}}
:'''Baltar''': Lucifer... I'll tear you apart, limb from limb, circuit by circuit, so help me! ''You have not heard the last of Baltar!''

* ''Omega relays Boomer's report:''
:'''Omega:''' Combat report coming in: "Surprise total. Cylons running. Shall we pursue? Boomer."

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jane Seymour]] as [[Serina]]
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]]
*[[Sheila de Windt]] as [[Deitra]]
*[[Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]]
*[[Larry Manetti]] as [[Giles]]
*[[Jennifer Joseph]] as 2nd Girl Warrior
*[[Janet Lynn Curtis]] as [[Sorrell]]
*[[Millicent Crisp]] as 3rd Girl Warrior

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/13345 Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 2 full episode of Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xp5jRdXrDM&feature=related Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 2 full episode on YouTube]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/LOSTPLANET.htm Lost Planet of the Gods full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingLostPlanet.htm Lost Planet of the Gods deleted scenes]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-V7mJaBgwE&feature=BFa&list=FLrIBODxWIieq6zwvGyKozlg&lf=BFa YouTube video about the acting career of Leann Hunley, one of the female cadets in this episode. Starting at 4:51, it tracks her cameo appearances in LPOFG, War of the Gods, The Man With Nine Lives, and Murder on the Rising Star.]

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[[de:Der verlorene Planet der Götter, Teil II]]

Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I

2014-01-18T22:22:40Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

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== Overview ==

:''With many [[Colonial Warriors|warriors]] suffering from an [[Otarsis virus|unknown ailment]],'' [[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' recruits new [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots — mostly young women, including [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo's]] new bride, [[Serina]]. ''

== Summary ==

* The episode begins on board ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''. [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Serina]], [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] are all enjoying a meal prepared by Serina, with Athena's help. Adama drops hints that Serina would makes some young man happy and that they have been waiting sometime for a major announcement by Apollo. Apollo finally announces that he and Serina are to be married if Boxey approves. Everyone celebrates and Athena looks at Starbuck longingly. Starbuck quickly gets up from the dinner and leaves stating that as best man he has to prepare for the groom's send off.

* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] prepare for their patrol and as they wait for launch clearance Starbuck and Apollo reminisce in the launch bay. Starbuck feels that Apollo's marriage is an end of the closeness of their friendship, Apollo is touched by Starbuck's devotion of friendship.

* Boomer and Jolly launch on their patrol, soon followed by Starbuck and Apollo.

* Meanwhile on board the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]] [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]'s order of execution is countermanded. He is spared and given command of a basestar and introduced to an IL-Series Drone, [[Lucifer]], as his second-in-command.
* Starbuck continues to reminisce with Apollo on their patrol and they come across a black void. Apollo ventures out to investigate [[Magnetic void|the void]] much to Starbuck's chagrin. Starbuck keeps track of Apollo so they won't get lost.
[[Image:Frazetta - In Pharaos Tomb.jpg|thumb|right|In Pharoas Tomb - concept art for Lost Planet of the Gods by Frank Frazetta.]]
* On board ''Galactica'' [[Greenbean]] shows up with victuals for the party and [[Council Security|security]] enters questioning where the supplies came from. [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] enters and says that he is responsible for the supplies being at the party. Tigh jokingly reprimands Greenbean for lifting rations and orders the party be in full swing before Apollo returns.

* Starbuck continues to track as Apollo ventures deeper into the void. He fires a round of lasers so Apollo can find him and Apollo does. Apollo follows Starbuck out of the void and the two head back to ''Galactica''. Apollo owes Starbuck a [[fumarello]].

* Boomer and Jolly land on an [[Otarsis Quadrant asteroid|asteroid]] in the [[Otarsis Quadrant]] and Boomer notices [[Cylon listening post|pods]]. At first Jolly can't see them and Boomer points them out. Boomer reminds Jolly that if they miss any one of these outposts they'll never know what hit them. They hide as a Cylon patrol launches from the pods and after the ships veer away from the direction of the fleet, Boomer and Jolly quickly leave to warn ''Galactica''.

* On board Baltar's basestar Lucifer reports that they spotted the patrol at the listening outpost and follow the route to ''Galactica''. Lucifer says they will take them by surprise. Baltar reminds him of the defeat at [[Carillon]] and tells Lucifer to keep ''Galactica'' just beyond their detection range as he formulates a plan.

* Adama orders Boomer and Jolly's patrol in. As Boomer follows Jolly in he notices Jolly not flying properly and tells him to steady up. Jolly appears feverish but manages to land. Boomer makes his report to Adama about the outpost and Adama asks Tigh to change course that will eventually take them into the void.

* Boomer skips [[Decontamination Room|decontamination]] and heads to the party. Boomer falters and [[Giles]] tells him to quit clowning around since Tigh is watching. Tigh warns them that if they are going to get falling down drunk then he will send them back to quarters. Boomer almost passes out from his fever.

* In the medical bay [[Salik|Doctor Salik]] and [[Cassiopeia]] look over Jolly and he is almost in a coma. Due to his condition they put him in a [[cryogen tube|cryo-support chamber]].

* Apollo and Starbuck return from patrol and go to de-con. Meanwhile on the bridge Salik reports to Adama the nature of Jolly's illness. Adama orders security to quarantine everyone who has been in contact with Jolly and Boomer. As Apollo and Starbuck approach the Warrior's lounge Salik and Adama stop them just in time and orders the other warriors back in and Salik orders them quarantined.
[[Image:Athena - Warrior Uniform.jpg|thumb|right|Athena in a warrior uniform.]]

* Apollo makes his report on the void to Adama and Tigh. Adama is distracted by mention of the void and goes to his quarters to think about this news. He apparently knows something that Tigh and Apollo don't.

* Apollo returns to his quarters and talks with Boxey. Boxey won't tell Apollo what Serina has planned. Apollo enters and sees Serina in her flight uniform. He find out she has been training as a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] cadet and she has finished her first solo. Boxey leaves so Serina and Apollo can argue. Apollo mentions about how dangerous being a pilot is including a shuttle pilot. Serina reminds Apollo that Athena is a pilot and a warrior. They both mention how dangerous the other's job is and about the losses suffered on Carillon. Apollo finally relents and asks her if she is any good and Serina says she is top of her class and Apollo says she better be since she is going to be married to the squadron commander.

* Salik reports another warrior has gone critical. Adama questions Salik about the warriors' condition and Salik tells Adama of the cryo-containers. Adama stresses the importance of the warriors and Salik tells Adama that his main concern right now is keeping them alive.

* Adama reads a journal in his quarters about the days of Kobol and the magnetic void. Apollo enters and Adama gives him a roster of colonists who are deemed experienced enough to be combat trained. Apollo is shocked at this revelation. Adama stands his ground and sends Apollo on his way with his orders to train the new pilots. Apollo asks Adama to read the names on the roster. Adama does and notices Serina's name.

* Apollo and Starbuck begin the female shuttle pilots' training as Viper pilots. Serina flirts with Apollo during the training.

* Cassiopeia reports on another unit going critical. Salik goes to the bridge to ask Adama for a shuttle to go the asteroid where Boomer and Jolly were to find the source of the infection. Faced with the great loss of warriors Adama now has no choice but to get the very green Viper pilots who are still in simulators ready for the mission. Adama orders Salik to get his team ready.

* In training Athena is in the simulator and as she destroys a Cylon she also inadvertently kills Starbuck. The training is interrupted when Apollo is called to the bridge.

* On the bridge Adama asks about the status of the trainees. Adama then tells Apollo that there is no choice now but to launch the new warriors on the mission to the asteroid. Apollo reminds Adama that the pilots will be throwing away their lives if they go on this mission. Adama weighs the odds but still elects to have the mission proceed much to Apollo's amazement.

* Apollo and Starbuck launch their Vipers first, followed by the new [[Blue Squadron]] pilots. The launch goes off without an issue except for Brie who has difficulty getting control of her viper after launch, but she does and Rigel announces the successful launch of Blue Squadron.

* On board Baltar's ship Lucifer reports to Baltar that they have overtaken ''Galactica'' and that ''Galactica'' is turning into the void. Baltar requests that they capture one of the warriors during their patrols. Lucifer leaves, happy in Baltar's deviousness.

* The warriors continue on their mission. Apollo goes ahead to the asteroid to destroy the outpost while Starbuck stays behind with the new warriors. Brie reports on objects coming from behind and Starbuck notices that it's a [[raider (TOS)| Cylon fighter]]. Athena follows Starbuck as his wingman. Starbuck allows Athena to follow but tells her "[[for Sagan's sake]], don't shoot me". The Cylons warn the outpost and they launch fighters to intercept. The new warriors engage the Cylons to help Apollo after Apollo tells them not to. The new warriors successfully fight off the Cylons while Apollo destroys the listening post. With the mission a success, the medical shuttle lands and finds the source of the infection.

* Adama orders the fleet to probe speed, Tigh can't believe they are going into the void. Adama tells him they have no choice since the outpost has now alerted other Cylons.

* Lucifer reports to Baltar on the destruction of the outpost and Baltar is confused since there is nothing of value on the post to begin with. Lucifer reports on the erratic flight patterns of the Colonial Warriors. Baltar warns Lucifer not to fence with him, he then orders Lucifer to capture one of the patrol ships.

== Notes ==

* The original episode title was "The Tombs of Kobol", according to the [[The Tombs of Kobol|novelization]] of this two parter.
* Adama is likely in his 100s. When talking to Serina about what a catch she'd be, he mentions that "if he were a 100 [[yahren]]s younger...". In a [[War of the Gods, Part II|later episode]], Adama mentions "the average life expectancy of a human, Cylons not withstanding, is about 200 yahren."
* The scene with Baltar and Imperious Leader is altered somewhat from the epilogue in the pilot episode. In the original epilogue the Imperious Leader had mentioned how the Cylons were omnipotent and wanted to extend the hand of peace. In the scene during this episode, it is shortened to have Baltar just go in search of the humans, with the ominous inference that he is to exterminate the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]]. The scene has an addition in the form of Lucifer escorting Baltar out of the throne room. The reason for cutting out the lines about tolerance and peace were to allow for Baltar to be a more aggressive villain, who would attempt to destroy the human Fleet (as he attempts to in the series) and not be a peace-maker. It is worthy of note, however, that Baltar's plan (as explained to Adama) in the "Lost Planet of the Gods" two-parter is never explicitly explained to have been genuine or a ploy.
* In the original movie, Baltar was beheaded in front of the Imperious Leader. However, the scene was altered when the series was being picked-up, as the producers wanted John Colicos to return as Baltar. So they re-edited the scene in the pilot to have Baltar removed and added the epilogue and then altered the scene further in this episode.
* On the DVD box set, there is a [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)#Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I|deleted scene]] with [[Serina]] piloting a shuttle and making her first landing. There is dialogue in the aired episode from Boomer to Jolly, who succumbs to the unknown illness, about this landing:
*: '''Boomer''': Hey, Jolly, get your nose up. That cadet [Serina] made a better approach than you're making.
* Several of the female warriors would again be shown in future episodes during battle scenes. [[Brie]] would return in "[[War of the Gods]]" when she and [[Greenbean]] are captured by the [[Ship of Lights]].
* The character of Serina was originally to have died in "[[Saga of a Star World]]" from the affects of [[pluton poisoning]] from the Cylon bombardment of [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|Caprica]], however the scenes were removed, permitting her second appearance in the series.
* During the preview of the episode there is a scene showing Starbuck instructing the female warriors but this scene is not included in the episode as aired or on the deleted scenes on the DVD.
* It is explained that the [[pressure suit|brown jumpsuits]] worn underneath the [[Warrior]]s [[uniforms (TOS)|uniforms]] help in counteracting the G-Forces endured when flying a Viper.
* There was a scene shot in The Life Center with Cassiopeia and Apollo explaining Cassiopeia's character changing from a [[socialator]] to Med Tech. She mentions to Apollo that one good thing came out of the destruction of the colonies people were given a chance to start anew.
* The opening prologue is changed from that of the feature film/pilot. Gone is the mention of the lost civilizations of [[w:Lemuria|Lemuria]] and [[w:Atlantis|Atlantis]]. The dialogue is shortened and the end tag is changed to "who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the heavens".
* The med techs and doctors wear the regular ''Galactica'' patch, instead of the [[Insignia (TOS)|specialized Life Sciences blue patch]] seen later in the series.

== Analysis ==

* Overall this is a good beginning to the series. It gives some background information on the Colonial religion when Adama reads about Kobol and the black void and ties into the pilot movie by mentioning the battle of Carillon a couple of times and Baltar's new role in the series.
* The scene between Baltar and the Imperious Leader appears identical to the epilogue of "Saga of a Star World", with the exception that in this episode the Imperious Leader does not correct Baltar when he says, "To serve the Empire!" In the epilogue version the Imperious Leader says that it's actually, "To serve the humans," by passing on the Cylon peace offer.
* Lucifer tells Baltar that he shall "inherit the most capable Centurions in all the Empire". Since the Cylons are all mechanical and should be equal in all aspects, this seems to be a rather unnecessary and ludicrous claim even for a robot to make.
* Apollo asks Serina if she knows how many shuttle pilots were [[Battle of Carillon|lost on Carillon]]. She replies many civilians were lost too. The implications are the number civilians and Colonial Warriors killed when the planet was destroyed may have been high, though an exact figure is never given.
* The beginning of the episode establishes the crew of ''Galactica'' as being very much a family. Not only do they share the closeness of family, but also the conflict that can arise. Apollo's clashes with Adama establish him as an independent son, willing to butt heads when orders are given that he does not agree with, but ultimately he ends up following them.
* [[Basestar (TOS)|Basestar]]s appear to have a vastly superior scanner system than the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]. Baltar's basestar is able to keep out of ''Galactica'''s scanner range, yet is able to track the Fleet.
* Adama keeps his suspicions to himself regarding the [[magnetic void]], causing a great deal of confusion and doubt on the part of Colonel Tigh. They are steering [[the Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]] into an abyss that might be infinite, and Adama is not elaborating on why they are taking such a risk. Tigh complies, proving his loyalty, but Adama's lack of communication on the issue is starting to get to him. Another second-in-command might have more openly questioned the order, or even refused it. This situation shows that Tigh is not only willing to follow Adama into the abyss, but that he would take the whole Fleet along as well.
* The progression of Serina from shuttle pilot trainee to Viper pilot feels rushed. Apollo is dismayed that Serina has been (conveniently) training on shuttles for a while, but eventually accepts her decision. Serina's point about everybody needing to contribute (in ways that may be different to before the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]]) is a powerful thought, although it is one that is not explored very much in the original series. Serina's shuttle pilot status is short lived, when she happens to be one of the group of (all female) shuttle pilots selected for [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] training. It is surprising that Adama hadn't examined the list of names he was handing Apollo, but the details of such personnel matters may be below Adama's pay grade.
* Adama presents Apollo with an [[w:ethical dilemma|ethical dilemma]], giving him the choice of not deploying Serina when the time comes for the shuttle pilots to fly their first Viper mission. Apollo refuses to accept the special treatment, but it is interesting that Adama even offered him the chance. If they had wanted to keep Serina out of combat, removing her from the initial list of shuttle pilots to train would have been far more discreet.
* Baltar's fortune changes dramatically in this episode, going from a prisoner to the commander of a basestar. It doesn't take Baltar long to get used to being in charge again, and his arrogance quickly reasserts itself. [[Lucifer]] is initially quite impressed with him, although he does not understand his reasoning. Towards the end up the episode Lucifer is beginning to openly question Baltar's plans, setting the groundwork for later conflict between the two.

== Questions ==

* How long has passed since the Battle of Carillon (and, therefore how long has Serina been training as a shuttle pilot)?
* How many people were lost at Carillon?
* Why do ''Galactica'''s command staff, namely [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]], risk contamination by accompanying [[Salik]] to the Officer's bunk?
* What of the technicians and maintenance personnel in the [[landing bay]] that had contact with [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]]? How did they avoid being infected?
* Why weren't any males being trained as shuttle pilots (or as potential Viper pilots)? Wouldn't it be wise to constantly be bringing new pilots into the ranks?
* With the question of material losses, how many Vipers and shuttles do the survivors have left? Is the Fleet capable of building more?
* If the Fleet is restricted to sublight speeds, how are they able to flee the Cylons at all, even after being detected?
* Why does Adama steer the fleet into the magnetic void? ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II|Answer]])

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{video|/Baltar's Salvation|''A dishelved Baltar is presented to the Imperious Leader:''}}
: '''[[Imperious Leader]]''': I have examined your epistle suggesting you would be able to locate the humans.
: '''[[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]''': Why, yeah. (looks around) Oh, yes. I think... as they do! I– I– I– I know where they... will go, what they must do.
: '''Imperious Leader''': I find your reasoning logical.
: '''Baltar''': Then... then I am to be...?
: '''Imperious Leader:''' Spared.
: '''Baltar''': (rises, proclaiming) To serve the Empire!

* {{video|/Culinary Graces|''Adama gushes about Serina's cooking and needles Apollo about his future:''}}
: '''[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]''': I am an expert in the art of culinary graces, and you are a find, [[Serina]]. You're a genuine find. And if I were a hundred [[yahren]]s younger... But [[Apollo (TOS)|some man]] will fall into the lap of early glory.

* {{video|/Owed a Fumarello|''As Starbuck and Apollo exit the magnetic void thanks to Starbuck's flying skills:''}}
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': ...and you owe me a [[fumarello]].

* {{video|/Baltar's Plotting|''Baltar plots strategy with Lucifer:''}}
: '''[[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]''': Speak.
: '''[[Lucifer]]:''' I bring good news. We believe that we have located the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.
: '''Baltar:''' Oh?
: '''Lucifer:''' A scouting expedition of Colonial [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]s landed on [[Otarsis Quadrant asteroid|our listening post]] in the quadrant [[Otarsis Quadrant|Otarsis]]. They were permitted to escape, as you instructed.
: '''Baltar:''' How far is this outpost from us?
:'''[[Lucifer]]''': 1.5 [[List of terms (TOS)|hectares]]. Since the ''Galactica'' is kept to a minimum speed by [[the Fleet (TOS)|the slower vehicles]] under her protection, at [[lightspeed]] we can easily catch her within a [[centon]].
: '''Baltar:''' Is she aware that she's been detected?
: '''Lucifer:''' No. Our [[Raider (TOS)|fighters]] take her by complete surprise.
: '''Baltar:''' As [[Battle of Carillon|they did]] at [[Carillon]]? Hmmm? One [[basestar (TOS)|basestar]] is not sufficient to ensure victory over the ''Galactica''. Find her, but follow just beyond her scanner range.
: '''Lucifer:''' Until we can call for reinforcements?
: '''Baltar:''' Such a call would surely be picked up by the ''Galactica''. She would be alerted and escape.
: '''Lucifer:''' Logical.
: '''Baltar:''' Yes. Now perhaps you see why the Imperious Leader put me in command.
: '''Lucifer:''' But if we cannot call for assistance, and you will not attack, is not the end result the same? The ''Galactica'' escapes.
: '''Baltar:''' (laughing) Have faith, Lucifer. Have faith. I have a plan. All I need is the opportunity to present it. That will come.
: '''Lucifer:''' [[By your command]].

* {{video|/The Argument|''Apollo and Serina argue over Serina training to be a shuttle pilot:''}}
:'''Serina''': Your [[Athena (TOS)|own sister's]] a pilot and a warrior.
:'''Apollo''': She's my sister, not my wife to be.

* {{video|/School Girls' Lips|''Starbuck gives a bit of advice to the female Viper pilots on their first launch:''}}
: '''Starbuck''': Remember, these controls are as sensitive as a school girl's... lips.

* {{video|/Wonderfully Devious|''Lucifer and a Centurion leave to execute Baltar's commands:''}}
: '''Lucifer''': Isn't he wonderfully devious? We can learn much from him.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jane Seymour]] as [[Serina]]
*[[George Murdock]] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean]]
*[[Sheila de Windt]] as [[Deitra]]
*[[Janet Louise Johnson]] as [[Brie]]
*[[Larry Manetti]] as [[Giles]] (uncredited)
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 1st Lt. Guard
*[[Paul Coufos]] as 2nd Guard
*[[Jennifer Joseph]] as 2nd Girl Warrior
*[[Janet Lynn Curtis]] as [[Sorrell]]
*[[Leann Hunley]] as 1st Girl Warrior
*[[Gay Thomas]] as 3rd Girl Warrior

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/11996 Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 1 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofTv7bgEzu8&feature=related Lost Planet of the Gods, Part 1 full episode on YouTube]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/LOSTPLANET.htm Lost Planet of the Gods full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-V7mJaBgwE&feature=BFa&list=FLrIBODxWIieq6zwvGyKozlg&lf=BFa YouTube video about the acting career of Leann Hunley, one of the female cadets in this episode. Starting at 4:51, it tracks her cameo appearances in LPOFG, War of the Gods, The Man With Nine Lives, and Murder on the Rising Star.]

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[[de:Der verlorene Planet der Götter, Teil I]]

Saga of a Star World

2014-01-18T22:18:26Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com links.

: ''For other uses of the title of "Saga of a Star World", see: [[Saga of a Star World (disambiguation)]]''

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== Overview ==

:''The [[Cimtar (TOS)|Human-Cylon peace accords]] are a ruse by the genocidal [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], determined to exterminate all humanity. Only the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] and a ragtag [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] survive, journeying across the galaxy in search of a long-lost sister civilization, [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. On the first leg of their journey, the Fleet is lured to the planet [[Carillon]] for fuel and relaxation—and barely survives a trap by the [[Ovions]], an underground, insectoid species in league with the Cylons.''

== Summary ==
* The episode opens with a shot of five [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]] that comprise the Colonial Fleet assigned to the Peace Treaty. They are the battlestars ''Galactica'', ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'', ''[[Acropolis]]'', ''[[Pacifica]]'' and ''[[Triton (TOS)|Triton]]''.
* As the Seventh Millennium of Time approaches, [[Adar (TOS)|President Adar]] toasts his [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] on the celebration of peace between humanity and the [[Cylon Empire]]. In the Quorum are [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]].
* Aboard ''Galactica'', [[Zac|Lieutenant Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s younger brother, convinces [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] to let him take his patrol with Apollo so he can prove that he is a worthy [[Colonial Warrior|warrior]]. Apollo, aware of the deception, agrees and Apollo and Starbuck reminisce of their younger days and Apollo teases Starbuck about his stomach (the "ailiment" that Starbuck uses in front of Zac and Apollo as the excuse to allow Zac to fly).
* [[Rigel|Flight Corporal Rigel]] clears Apollo and Zac for launch and the two launch on their patrol of the [[Lianus Vector]].
* Aboard ''Atlantia'', Adar congratulates Baltar on his work on the armistice. Adar later meets with Adama, who gives his misgivings about the peace treaty and the Cylon's hatred of humanity and freedom. Adar assures him that the Cylons have sued for peace.
* On patrol, Zac notices two targets above the old moon of [[Cimtar]]. Apollo flies ahead and [[Warbook|identifies]] one target as an empty [[Cylon freighter (TOS)|Cylon tanker]]. On reaching the second ship, a freighter, Apollo's [[scanner]]s are jammed. Suspicious that the freighter is hiding something, Apollo continues flying through the mist and encounters a huge armada of [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]].
*Apollo and Zac engage four pursuing Raiders, but Zac's top engine is damaged in the attack. Apollo assures him that they can easily handle four to one odds. Zac's scanner soon shows the odds are worsened to a thousand to one. Zac tells Apollo to warn the fleet of the impending Cylon ambush. Apollo reluctantly leaves his younger brother behind.
* Commander Adama and [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] return to ''Galactica'' to find the whole ship on alert. At [[Core command]], [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] informs Adama that their patrol ran into some trouble but the reports are being jammed. Adama reports this to the President and asks to launch a patrol to intercept. Baltar convinces Adar not to launch fighters due to the delicate nature of the peace treaty. Adama then asks that the fleet be brought to a state of alert. Adar says he will consider it.
[[Image:Welcome.jpg|thumb|250px|Adama and Tigh survey the situation nervously]]
* Tigh informs Adama that the patrol is under Apollo's command and that Zac is with him. Adama now realizes the gravity of the situation.
* Zac continues his journey home ahead of the Cylon fighter fleet, but his damaged [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] is slowly losing ground.
* Ignoring orders, Adama begins a battle station drill to avoid direct violation of the President's orders while allowing him to scramble his fighters for an initial defense.
* Starbuck enjoys a game of [[Pyramid (TOS)|Pyramid]] with some Gemonese warriors. His hand, a full Pyramid, wins. The alert klaxon sounds just as he tries to collect his winnings.
* Zac's Viper is destroyed by the Cylons in sight of the fleet. When Adar asks what that explosion was, Adama sadly answers, "That was my son, Mr. President."
* The Cylons commence their attack on the battlestars. Only ''Galactica'' is in a sufficient state of readiness to fight; none of the other battlestars can launch their fighters.
* Apollo returns to the bridge and reports on the Cylon ambush and asks to go back to escort Zac back in. He is informed of Zac's death.
* Apollo informs Tigh and Adama that he found no [[basestar (TOS)|basestars]] in the area that supported the fighters. They realize that the tankers were used to re-fuel the fighters, allowing the basestars to be elsewhere.
*Adama realizes the basestars are gathering to attack the Colonies themselves. Adama contacts Adar and requests permission to leave the battle in order to attempt to defend their home planets. During this transmission the Cylons bear down on battlestar ''Atlantia'' and destroy her.
* The [[Imperious Leader]], on a basestar near the Colonies, orders the planetary attack to begin.
[[Image:The Lights of Caprica scene.jpg|thumb|right|The infamous Lights of Caprica scene!]]
* Adama orders ''Galactica'' to head for Caprica to defend the colony. Viper pilot [[Greenbean]] and other pilots notice the battlestar leaving the battle zone.
* As ''Galactica'' closes in on the Colonies, the jamming clears to allow them to view a news report from the surface of Caprica from [[Serina]]. As the attack begins, Serina ends her report abruptly to find her son [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], whose [[daggit]] is killed. ''Galactica's'' crew watch helplessly as the destruction of the colonies continues. Even the outer colonies such as Sagitara are not spared.
* Adama elects to go down to the surface of Caprica in his shuttle. Fearing for his father's safety, Apollo convinces Adama to accompany him in his fighter.
* Rigel informs Tigh that 67 fighters returned from the battle; only 25 belong to ''Galactica''. [[Omega]] informs Tigh that they are also the only surviving battlestar.
* Starbuck returns with battle damage and crash lands successfully. Angry over ''Galactica'' leaving during the battle, Athena tells him of something more serious: the Colonies are destroyed.
* On Caprica, Adama finds the ruins of his home. His wife, [[Ila]], is presumed dead, and Adama's grief overwhelms him temporarily.
* Apollo is confronted by angry colonists. Adama informs the colonists that only ''Galactica'' is left to guard the survivors.
* Adama tells the colonists to assemble the people in every ship that will carry them. In all, 220 ships leave the ruined worlds to gather behind the last battlestar.
* At a ship's representative meeting aboard ''Galactica'', Adama tells them of their destination: The home of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] on a planet called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].
[[Image:TV Guide Ad.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for Saga of a Star World]]
* Starbuck apologizes to Athena (who is in the process of taking off her [[pressure suit]]) for his behavior in the landing bay. Starbuck realizes they may have only tomorrow to live, for but Athena says she cannot commit to a relationship.
* Boomer and Starbuck are on fleet maintenance on the freighter [[Gemini (TOS)|''Gemini'']] to check for battle damage. Apollo is also there, checking for [[Solium (TOS)|solium]] leaks with [[Beta company]].
* They head below decks to find the sad condition of colonists living there. The warriors are told of food and water shortages.
*As they attend to the wounded, one colonist, [[Cassiopeia]], attempts to help by translating for an ill Geminese man, but is ridiculed for being a [[socialator]].
*The warriors learn that some people on board the [[Rising Star (TOS)|''Rising Star'']] Liner are living in luxury with hoards of supplies.
* Apollo re-routes the shuttle to the ''Rising Star'' and finds [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]], who indicates most of the food there has [[Pluton poisoning]]. They try to salvage some of the food but are told to keep it quiet in fear of a mutiny.
* The Cylons become aware of ''Galactica'' and her escape with survivors. Imperious Leader instructs flight leader [[Serpentine]], a Centurion, to inform Count Baltar of his displeasure, ordering Baltar to deliver either ''Galactica'' or his own head.
* Aboard the ''Rising Star'', Serina asks Apollo to help cheer up Boxey. Apollo gives Boxey one of his rank insignia and promises to find him a daggit. Serina thanks Apollo for his help.
* Boomer and Apollo find [[Uri|Sire Uri]] and his party. They are appalled by Sire Uri's gluttony and celebration. Ignoring Sire Uri's refusal to give up his supply of food, Apollo orders Boomer to instruct Jolly to gather a crew to distribute the food to others. Boomer asks Apollo if he hasn't overplayed his hand since Sire Uri is a newly elected member of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of the Twelve]].
* Cassiopeia's arm is healed by ''Galactica'' medical staff and Starbuck agrees to help her find somewhere else to go in lieu of the ''Gemini''.
* Rigel reports to Tigh that long range patrols report no signs of Cylon pursuit.
[[Image:Galactica women.jpg|thumb|right|Serina, Athena and Cassiopeia]]
* The Council of Twelve debate the Fleet's destination. Believing [[Carillon]] is too far to travel because of the food shortage, Uri suggests the planet [[Borallus]], but Adama believes it too dangerous. Apollo suggests a shortcut to Carillon via the [[Nova of Madagon]]. However, the Cylons had [[Cylon Mine|mined]] the passage, so Vipers are needed to clear a path for the Fleet. Starbuck and Boomer are "volunteered" for the mission.
* Apollo gathers Serina and Boxey. Apollo and [[Wilker|Doctor Wilker]] surprise Boxey with [[Muffit#The "Muffit II"|Muffit Two]], a mechanical daggit. Apollo and Serina share an embrace.
* Cassiopeia and Starbuck spend some intimate time on the flight deck before a jealous Athena activates a steam purge in the area and burns Starbuck.
* The Vipers launch with shielded cockpits to protect from the brightness of the nova. They succeed in destroying the [[Cylon Mine|mines]], and the fleet reaches Carillon.
* Adama orders landing operations to begin at once with [[mineral ships]] and [[Landram]]s. [[Blue Squadron]] is ordered to vector in the landing parties.
* Aboard the main basestar, Baltar appears before the Imperious Leader. The Imperious Leader alters his bargain to spare Baltar's colony and orders Baltar's immediate execution, but stops short and orders him removed for public execution.
* Boomer and Starbuck come upon strange bright lights and startle a [[Blonde Taurus|female Tauran]] coming out of what is apparently a [[chancery]]. The woman's excitement over her winnings make it apparent that she is completely unaware of the Colonies' destruction. Starbuck and Boomer enter the casino to investigate.
* Apollo, Jolly, Serina, Boxey and Muffit travel to the old mine.
* Boomer questions the validity of the chancery and is amazed that Starbuck can think about making money in light of their plight.
[[Image:Galactica TV Guide Cover.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide cover - Sept. 16, 1978]]
* Boxey chases after Muffit when he escapes the landram, with Jolly not far behind. Serina and Apollo share a tender moment alone. Muffit and Boxey are "kidnapped" by the [[Ovion]]s.
* Jolly, Apollo and Serina search for Boxey but are also taken captive by the Ovions and brought below the surface to the Ovion's domain. They are re-united with Boxey, Muffit, Starbuck and Boomer. Apparently the [[Lotay|Ovion Queen]] has offered her friendship and all that Carillon has to offer.
* On hearing of the events on Carillon, Adama questions the Ovion's hospitality and notices that only small amounts of fuel are arriving from the surface.
* Cassiopeia and Athena both attempt to rendezvous with Starbuck on Carillon. They discover each other, and Starbuck is left without a companion.
* Some [[Answaw|guests]] of the hotel enter an elevator to go their rooms, but the elevator takes them below to Ovions, who capture them.
* Adama and Tigh realize that they have been deceived about the amount of tylium on Carillon, and suspect Cylon involvement.
* Aboard ''Galactica'', the council meets with Adama to discuss the dismantling of arms. During this meeting the history of the war and the humans involvement with the [[Hasari]] is discussed. Adama balks at the discussion of laying down their arms and leaves the meeting. The council decides to let the colonists decide their fate at a function to award Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their heroism in leading the Fleet through the [[Straits of Madagon]].
* Cassiopeia enters an elevator on Carillon and is also captured by the Ovions. She witnesses the three previous colonists being cocooned by The Ovions.
* Aboard ''Galactica'', Tigh meets with Adama in secret to devise a plan to keep their warriors battle ready while fooling Sire Uri and the Ovions, giving the impression that actual warriors are in attendance. To aid in the ruse, Adama decides to launch routine patrols to appease the Council, but will be used in truth to await a Cylon trap. Tigh is put in charge of gathering uniforms and people to fill them.
* Starbuck, Boomer, and Apollo gather on the surface. Uri is satisfied that most of the warriors are in attendance. Boomer motions to Starbuck that there are three unknown men wearing the insignia from Blue Squadron. Starbuck goes to investigate and runs into Apollo. Starbuck reports the imposters, and all enter an elevator to head below the surface.
* Uri impatiently informs Boomer to find Starbuck and Apollo.
* Starbuck and Apollo continue their search for the imposters while a Cylon Centurion receives a report from [[Seetol|an Ovion]] of the warrior count at the party.
[[Image:Saga Of A Star World - Deleted Scene.jpg|thumb|right|The Anthem scene - A deleted scene occurring after the flight from Carillon in which the entire cast attends a ceremony, and Apollo learns of Serina's illness.]]
* Apollo and Starbuck jury rig the elevator to go lower below Carillon. They encounter the Ovions and Cylons.
* Starbuck questions the connection between the surface and the Ovions below. Starbuck suggests that Apollo go back up and gather the colonists while he stays below to set fire to the tylium. Apollo refuses, remembering his abandonment of Zac.
*Boxey comes out of an elevator in pursuit of Muffit. As a Cylon aims his weapon at Boxey, Apollo and Starbuck intervene.
*In the battle, the warriors find the cocoons of the humans that the Ovions are feeding on, as well as Cassiopeia, who they rescue in the nick of time.
* The Imperious Leader orders the springing of the Cylon trap.
* Starbuck and Apollo, with Cassiopeia, Boxey and Muffit in tow, begin their escape, while the Cylons begin their attack run at ''Galactica'' and the Fleet.
* Boomer joins in with Starbuck and Apollo as they escape back to the surface to warn everyone of the danger. Apollo and the others reach the surface and warn the others to leave. Uri balks at this idea until a Cylon appears, and hastily changes his mind.
* Jolly and a series of Landrams arrive to help in the escape. Apollo and Starbuck find out that the Landrams were ordered in place by Adama.
* Boxey tells Serina that he wishes Apollo could be his dad. Starbuck kisses Cassiopeia goodbye.
* The warriors launch from Carillon as the attack on the ''Galactica'' begins, engaging the Cylons as ''Galactica'' takes heavy hits.
* Apollo, along with Starbuck, goes after the lone basestar with Imperious Leader hidden behind Carillon. Adama refuses to authorize the warriors to chase the base ship but Apollo and Starbuck continue their pursuit using the Cylon frequency to give the impression of four squadrons (Blue and Green, Red and Yellow).
*The Imperious Leader receives news of the counterattack and orders the baseship behind Carillon.
*Adama is astonished at the ruse that Starbuck and Apollo are planning.
*The Imperious Leader is given a report of the six squadrons approaching them and the destruction of their entire Raider complement. He orders the basestar lower to the surface but is warned of the temperature reaching critical points.
*Starbuck and Apollo reach the baseship. Tigh reports the planet reaching vapor point.
*The Cylons now realize that the plan is a deception and open fire on Apollo and Starbuck. Starbuck and Apollo escape just as the planet and basestar are destroyed.
* Baltar is brought before another Imperious Leader, who explains he has examined Baltar's epistle and spares his life: Not to serve the Cylon Empire, but to serve his people. Baltar is given the task of extending the hand of truce to the humans. Baltar explains that the humans are not likely to be receptive.
*The Imperious Leader gives Baltar command of a basestar with an IL-Series Drone named [[Lucifer]] to serve at his aide to accomplish this task.

== Notes ==

* The conflict with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] has raged for some 1,000 [[yahren]].
* Each Colony of Man has one representative on the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]. After the meeting of the Quorum each representative returns to "their" battlestar.
*#Adama represents [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Caprica]] and commands [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']].
*#Adar is president and returns to the ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]''.
* The Cylons have a hierarchal imperical society, lead by an emperor referred to as the [[Imperious Leader]].
* The Cylons wish to exterminate human life as Colonials have interfered with Cylon efforts regarding the [[Hasari]]'s "nation".
* Nuclear weapons are not a technology used in the Original Series, instead "weapons of mass destruction", namely in the form of [[pluton poisoning|pluton bombs]], were used on the Colonies. (The Cylons of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], however, ''do'' use these type of weapons against the Colonies, to [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|devastating effect]].)
* Apollo points out to [[Sire]] [[Uri]] at their first meeting that "some 100 people have died since our deliverance from the Cylons", though not due to starvation. More people have died while on Carillon, however, when the Cylons sprang their trap.
* [[Carol Baxter]], who portrayed the talkative woman in the elevator on Carillon, would later portray [[Macy]] in "[[The Lost Warrior]]".
* There are three different versions of this episode. A theatrical release, a three part pilot and video release. The episode contained on the DVD box set is the complete episode with all the parts that were deleted or shortened or altered to some degree restored.
* In the feature film version, Baltar is ''beheaded'' after his betrayal on orders of, and at the feet of, the Imperious Leader. But Baltar's demise is later removed and his character spared to lead an ongoing pursuit of the remnants of humanity for the series in the televised version of this episode.
* There are two plot lines that were filmed, but [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)#Saga of a Star World|later dropped]]:
** The plot line pertaining to Serina's "space cancer", and thus a majority of Doctor [[Paye]]'s scenes, were removed. Serina's illness occurs because she was affected by the pluton poisoning, which is briefly mentioned by [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''.
** In addition, a subplot revolving around Adama's attempt to resign as fleet commander is dropped as well. All that remains of this in the final version is Adama's conversation with Athena, where he reflects on one event on a colony regarding a woman with a small child.
* The original transmission of this episode was interrupted on the East Coast for more than an hour due to the signing of the Camp David Peace Accord between Israel and Egypt. President Jimmy Carter hosted the signing between Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egypt's President Anwar Sadat. ABC chose to continue the transmission from the exact point of the interruption since it had heavily promoted the show and was committed to the new series.

== Analysis ==

* Adama asks if any of the other ships could launch their Vipers, to which he receives a report that they didn't. Yet [[Rigel]] reports that out of the 67 Vipers returning to ''Galactica'', 25 fighters belonged to ''Galactica''. Obviously, the other battlestars launched some of their Vipers, but in few numbers and not in time. Additionally, there might have been patrols from other battlestars that were deployed at the time, but returned to the main fight.

*Apparently the Ovions have manufactured or acquired human food supplies, but prefer humans to eat over human food, or could not digest human foodstuffs.

* Baltar's ascension in the Cylon ranks after the [[Battle of Carillon]] occurs after the succeeding [[Imperious Leader]] finds Baltar's ability to think like humans a valuable asset. The Cylons apparently realize that they are not able to outwit humans using logic, as humans were capable of feats of illogic and daring despite statistical odds. Since Baltar had already shown his willingness to destroy humanity for his own gain, the Cylons may have felt that Baltar would garner the Empire a second, final success in ridding them of the last of humanity for good. Perhaps, as well, with the bulk of the Twelve Colonies gone, the Imperious Leader considered the issue of humanity's existence virtually over, leaving Baltar to "mop up" the remaining mess.

* It is difficult to imagine that only five battlestars would be the only means of defence for a race made of twelve planets or colonies, especially when there is mention of the [[Fifth Fleet]] in "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]". In addition, given the length of the [[Thousand Yahren War]], it is very likely that many battlestars and other warships were built. Over time, attrition left the Colonials with fewer (albeit stronger) battlestars, with fighters that outmatched the Cylons even when the Colonials were outnumbered 10 to 1, according to Apollo.

* The only way to ensure complete destruction is total planetary annilihation. Humanity's destruction is like the ridding of a nest of cockroaches in a home. While it is possible to destroy most of them, a house is so large (with nooks and crevices to hide that cannot be found by pesticides) that complete removal of them is impossible unless the house itself is destroyed. The same is true for the humans scattered in non-urban areas, in shelters, or off-planet. (This is also shown in the Re-imaged Series, as the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] pyramid team was able to survive the planetary bombing in the mountains outside of Delphi.)

== Questions ==

* If Cimtar is a moon, what planet did it orbit?
* What happened to the [[Hasari]]s?
* How large is the Cylon Empire? What is the size and disposition of the Cylon forces?
* How large is the Colonial sphere of influence in the galaxy?
* Is each colony on a planet or are some of them on moons orbiting another colony's planet?
* Are the civilian conditions on the Gemini freighter typical of those on the other ships? ([[War of the Gods, Part I|Answer #1]], [[Take the Celestra|Answer #2]])
* When did the survivors have time (or the resources) to vote for candidates to the [[Quorum of Twelve]]? How was this process handled? Who or what body decided the candidates?
* If the Ovions got their food supply from harvesting the Colonials, what were the humans being fed at the casino, and what was sent to the fleet as supplies?
* From what colony does Baltar originate?
* It is implied that Baltar did not act alone, as the reports regarding Carillon were filed by his people. Who else conspired with Baltar? ([[Murder on the Rising Star|One answer]])
* If the Cylons wanted to kill ''all'' humans, why put one in charge of a basestar?
* How did the Exodus happen? If the Cylons were instructed to exterminate all of mankind would they not make sure the job was finished and not leave anything behind or any means of escape?
* What was the strength and disposition of the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial Fleet]]?
* Did the Colonies have a planetary defense system? ([[Murder on the Rising Star|Answer]])
* Aside from the Ovions, what other races were part of "the [[Alliance]]" referred to by Commander Adama?
* What is the population of the Fleet?
* Are any of the ships in the Fleet capable of defending themselves?

== Official Statements ==

* ''Richard Hatch discusses reshooting a scene in the episode depicting [[Ovion]]s eating human flesh:''
: '''[[Richard Hatch]]:''' "Most companies have to continuously cut corners, settle for less than the best. Not ''Galactica''. We still have to work quick, and there's only so much money, but the producers are determined that everything be the best it possibly can be. They know it's the little places that count. For instance, we have these alien creatures that feed on human flesh. In one shot of them, the lighting wasn't quite right, and their walk was just not convincing. They could have let that go, but they went back and reshot the entire sequence to get the right look, the right texture."<ref name="starlog dec 78">{{cite magazine |quotes= |last=Houston |first=David |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1978 |month=December |title=Two Crazy Kind of Guys |magazine=Starlog |volume= |issue= |pages=29 |id= |url= |accessdate= }}</ref>

* ''[[Alan J. Levi]] discusses his first day on the set, after [[Richard Colla]] was terminated:''
: "[[Glen Larson|Glen [Larson]]] didn’t like the way the exterior of the casino was shot, just didn’t have any great feeling of murder and escape and such. That was my first night of shooting, and everybody’s looking at me like I’m the new kid on the block and they’re going, ‘you want me to do what?’ And I’m screaming through the megaphone and people are running back and forth and this and that and the cameras are racing from here to there…well, I wore everybody out, but it turned out to be a good sequence. It did kind of put a feeling of respect for me in people’s minds as to what I was after."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.geocities.com/sjpaxton/ajl.html|title=Battlestar Zone interview with Alan J. Levi|date=|accessdate=30 April 2008|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{video|/Adama's Suspicions|''Adama clings to his suspicions about the Cylons:''}}
: '''[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]''': Forgive me, [[Adar (TOS)|Mr. President]], but they hate us with every fiber of their existence. We love freedom. We love independence—to feel, to question, to resist oppression. To them, it's an alien way of existing they will never accept.

* {{video|/Welcoming Committee|''The welcoming committee:''}}
: '''Adama''': Mr. President, a wall of unidentified craft is closing in on the fleet.
: '''[[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]''': Possibly a [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon welcoming committee]].
: '''Adama''': Sir, may I suggest we launch a welcoming committee of our own?

* {{video|/Zac's final words|''Zac's final words of desperation:''}}
: '''[[Zac]]''': Patrol to fleet, patrol to fleet! I need help!

* {{video|/Zac's death|''Zac's Viper is destroyed by the Cylons:''}}
:'''President [[Adar (TOS)|Adar]]''': What was that?
:'''Adama (sotto voce)''': That was my son, Mr. President...

* {{video|/Let the Attack Begin|''The Imperious Leader orders the the final strike against the Colonials:''}}
: '''[[Imperious Leader]]''': The final annihilation of the life form known as Man, let the attack begin.

* {{video|/Adama's fleet|''Adama assembles the rag-tag, fugitive fleet:''}}
: '''[[Serina]]''': We must fight back.
: '''Adama''': Yes, we are going to fight back. But not here. Not now. Not in the Colonies. Not even in this star system. Let the word go forth to every man, woman, and child that survived this holocaust. Tell them to set sail at once in every assorted vehicle that will carry them.

* {{video|/Roadmap to Earth|''Adama lays down the road-map for Earth:''}}
: '''Adama''': Our recorded history tells us that we descended from a mother civilization, a race that went out into space to establish colonies. Those of us here assembled now represent the only known surviving colonies save one—a sister world far out in the universe, remembered to us only through [[Book of the Word|ancient writings]]. It is my intention to seek out that remaining colony, that last outpost of humanity in the whole universe.
: '''Serina''': Commander Adama... This [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Colony]]—this other world—where is it and what is it called?
: '''Adama''': I wish I could tell you that I know precisely where it is, but I can't. However, I do know that it lies beyond our star system, in a galaxy very much like our own, on a planet called... [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].

* ''After being chastised by Apollo:''
: '''[[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]''': Just keep it up, old buddy. You're going to get us into real trouble.
: '''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': 10,000 light years from nowhere, our planet shot to pieces, people starving, and ''I'm'' going to get us in trouble?
: '''Boomer''': All I'm saying is—
: '''Starbuck''': What's the matter with you? I tell ya, may as well live for today. We might not have many left.

* {{video|/The Burden|''Adama reflects on the fall of their civilization to his daughter, Athena:''}}
: '''Adama''': You didn't see them down there. Their faces—the old, the young—desperate. Begging, ''screaming'' for a chance to come aboard—a chance to live. And there I was like God, passing out priorities... as if they were tickets to a lottery. There was one—one woman... with a child in her arms. She tore at my arm as I was boarding the launch to come back.
: '''[[Athena (TOS)|Athena]]''': Father, don't—
: '''Adama''': Guard came up. I saw him out of the corner of my eye and tried to stop him. He shoved her away, pushed her. He didn't see the child. I don't know what happened to that woman. But, God, I don't want it anymore. Let someone else do it.
: '''Athena''': Father?
: '''Adama''': Take this burden from me.

* {{video|/All Starting Over|''Apollo and Serina discuss the past:''}}
: '''Serina:''' Thank you.
: '''Apollo:''' For what?
: '''Serina:''' For saving my son's life.
: '''Apollo:''' You're getting things a little out of proportion... In a way, maybe I should be thanking you.
: '''Serina:''' You don't know anything about me, or what happened to Boxey's father, or...
: '''Apollo:''' When you're ready, you'll tell me. In the meantime, nothing that's happened before really counts for much. As far as the human race is concerned, we're all starting over.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jane Seymour]] as [[Serina]]
*[[Ray Milland]] as [[Uri|Sire Uri]]
*[[Lew Ayres]] as [[Adar (TOS)|President Adar]]
*[[Wilfrid Hyde-White]] as [[Anton|Sire Anton]]
*[[John Fink]] as [[Paye|Dr. Paye]]
*[[John Dullaghan]] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] (uncredited)
*[[Ed Begley Jr.]] as [[Greenbean|Ensign Greenbean]]
*[[Rick Springfield]] as [[Zac|Lieutenant Zac]]
*[[Randi Oakes]] as [[Blonde Taurus]]
*[[Norman Stuart]] as Statesman
*[[David Matthau]] as Operative
*[[Chip Johnson]] as Warrior
*[[Paul Coufos]] as Pilot
*[[Bruce Wright]] as Deck Hand
*[[Carol Baxter]] as Woman in Elevator
*[[Myrna Matthews]] as Little Supreme/[[Tucan|Tucana]] Singer (uncredited)
*[[Patti Brooks]] as Big Supreme/[[Tucan|Tucana]] Singer (uncredited)
*[[Sandy Gimpel]] as [[Seetol]] (uncredited)
*[[Diane L. Burgdorf]] as [[Lotay]] (uncredited)
*[[Jim Peck]] as Commentator on Caprica (uncredited)

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/13286 Saga of a Star World, Part 1 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/13326 Saga of a Star World, Part 2 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12677 Saga of a Star World, Part 3 full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxV3PmYTA5s&list=FLrIBODxWIieq6zwvGyKozlg&index=10 1978 ABC TV promo for Saga of a Star World]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/SAGAOFASTARWORLD.htm Saga of a Star World full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BG.htm Overview of Battlestar Galactica including production difficulties]
* [http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingSaga.htm Deleted Scenes from Saga of a Star World]
*[http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/bgdiff.html The Different Versions of the Pilot - Battlestar Zone]
*[http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/battlest.html The Lost Battlestars - The names of the battlestars]
*[http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/battlestars2.html The Battlestar Names and Their Name Sources] by John Larocque

==References==

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[[de:Kampfstern Galactica (Pilotfilm)]]
[[fr:Galactica, la bataille de l'espace]]

The Hand of God (TOS)

2014-01-18T20:41:32Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

:''This article details an episode of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] episode of the same name, see [[The Hand of God (RDM)]].''
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| title= The Hand of God
| series= tos
| forumthread=1545
| episode= 21
| guests=
| writer= [[Donald Bellisario]]
| story=
| director= [[Donald Bellisario]]
| production= 50930
| rating=
| extra= Series Finale
| US airdate= 1979-04-29
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Take the Celestra]]
| next= '''(End of Series)'''<br />(See ''[[Galactica 1980]]'')
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== Overview ==

:''[[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] decides to quit running from the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], and launches [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge|an all-out attack]] on a [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]].''

== Summary ==

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] is leading [[Sheba]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and [[Cassiopeia]] through some unknown parts of [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] on something of a group date. They climb into a dome, directly over the main thrusters.

* Apollo opens up the shielding on the dome, revealing space all around them. Cassiopeia is frightened, but Apollo explains that they are safe as the walls are constructed from [[transparent tylinium]]. Apollo explains that it is a [[Celestial chamber]]. When ''Galactica'' was launched 500 [[yahren]] ago, she had several chambers, but only one remains. They were used by navigators to take star sightings to double-check the calculations of the navigation computers.

* The scanners are set for long range [[Gamma frequency|Gamma frequencies]], an outdated method of communication. Sheba notices that they are receiving a signal on a Gamma frequency. Apollo recognizes something in the signal that looks like ships that used to be flown by [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|the Colonials]] many yahrens ago.

[[Image:Apollo_11.jpg|thumb|right|Boomer analyzing a Gamma frequency transmission.]]

* The date group wakes up [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]], who speculates that the signal could either be a harmonic signal, with a double or tripling of the original transmitting frequency, in which case the source would be relatively close. If the signal is at its original frequency it would have to be intergalactic to be so weak.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] orders ''Galactica'' to scan in the direction of the signal in order to see if it was a harmonic signal originating from nearby. A planetary system is detected in the direction of the transmission, so Adama orders Apollo to take a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] patrol into the system to take a closer look.

* Apollo, Starbuck, and Sheba fly towards the system. They detect five planets. Starbuck detects a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]] coming out from behind orbit of the third planet. The Vipers flee hoping they avoided detection.

* The basestar is located in a strategic location on the rim of the galaxy, forcing [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] to take a long detour if they want to avoid it. Adama thinks that the transmission they received was sent from the basestar as part of an elaborate trap. Tired of running, Adama proposes attacking the basestar.

* Aboard the basestar, a Command Centurion checks the status. A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] reports a blip shortly before achieving orbit. The Command Centurion orders a [[Cylon Raider|fighter]] patrol to check the far side of the planet system just to be safe.

* Commander Adama and [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] brief the Viper pilots. All Vipers squadrons will be launched in an attempt to draw out the Cylon Raiders. They will be outnumbered two to one. ''Galactica'' will attempt to flank around the star system and surprise the basestar, getting the first strike. After that it will be a slugfest.

* Apollo stays after the meeting examining the basestar model. He and Starbuck come up with a plan to use [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar's]] Cylon fighter to sneak aboard the basestar and knock out its scanners, ensuring ''Galactica'' the first strike. Apollo is able to convince Adama of his plan, however Starbuck's knowledge of the interior of the basestar is too limited (after his brief stay during "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part I]]"). Adama decides that the person who would be better able to help them with information would be Baltar himself.

* The Cylon Raiders have found nothing in their search, but the Command Centurion orders them to continue further into the galaxy as long as fuel permits.

[[Image:BaltarsBargain.jpg|thumb|right|Adama strikes a bargain with Baltar.]]

* Adama offers Baltar freedom in exchange for information. Adama would drop Baltar off on a habitable planet that they pass, leaving him with adequate provisions and shelter. Baltar is able to negotiate for a short range communication device as well. Baltar would be set free after the basestar has been destroyed.

* Sheba accuses Apollo of having a death wish since [[Serina]]'s loss, and reveals her feelings for him. Meanwhile Cassiopeia is asking Starbuck why he has to be on every dangerous mission. Starbuck admits that he sees the danger, but chooses not to dwell on it.

* Boomer gives Apollo and Starbuck an identification transmitter, which would alert their fellow Viper pilots that they are friendly when they return from their mission. He reminds them not to lose the transmitter, or else they will likely be shot at. Starbuck says that if they do lose the transmitter that they'll just waggle their wings.

* Baltar explains that they can probably safely land without clearance. It will be assumed that there is a communications problem on the raider. A centurion will be sent if they don't have any fighters out. The control center is at the bottom of the central core, guarded by a single centurion. They can just destroy the computers outside the command room to blind the basestar.

* Apollo and Starbuck launch the Raider and stumble into the returning Cylon patrol, but are not noticed by the Cylons.

* After the Centurions have disembarked, Apollo and Starbuck leave the hangar and make their way to the central core, and open the hatch. As they climb down a ladder, the Centurion guard looks up, prompting an exchange of laser fire. The Centurion is destroyed, and the warriors are unharmed. They enter the computer room outside the control center, and Starbuck plants the charges while Apollo covers him.

* ''Galactica'' launches all of her Vipers and begins her flanking maneuver. The basestar picks up the Vipers on its sensors. The Command Centurion orders all fighters dispatched to intercept the Vipers, and orders sensors to scan for ''Galactica''.

* A Centurion walks in on Starbuck planting the last charge, and is shot in the chest. Apollo and Starbuck flee up the ladder. As Apollo rushes up the ladder he drops the identification transmitter. With several Centurions on their tail, they continue up the ladder anyway. The charges detonate, killing the pursuing Centurions and blinding the basestar.

* The Vipers duel with the raiders. Both sides take losses but the raiders are getting the worst end of it.

* ''Galactica'' spots the basestar. Adama orders everyone to battle stations and gets the first shots in, severely damaging the basestar. The basestar detects ''Galactica'' and begins to return fire. ''Galactica'' sustains heavy damage, but destroys the Cylon basestar.

[[Image:CelestialChamber.jpg|thumb|right|Apollo scans Gamma frequencies for the signal.]]

* ''Galactica'' issues a recall order to all Vipers. They have not received any signal from the identification transmitter. Ass several Raiders have made suicide runs towards ''Galactica'', Adama orders another approaching raider destroyed but is stopped by Boomer, who thinks it is Starbuck and Apollo because "they're waggling!"

* After they are safely aboard, Apollo returns to the Celestial chamber, looking for another Gamma frequency signal, which he hopes came from Earth. Apollo expects that first contact will come in the form of routine video or radio scans. Starbuck comes looking for him to return him to the victory celebration. After they exit the Celestial chamber the signal is received again, this time clearer: it is a transmission of the Apollo moon landing, with nobody there to see it.

== Notes ==
*This episode is both the season and series finale of the [[Original Series]].
*This episode is notable in that it has no guest stars and introduces no new characters.
*The title was reused for the [[The Hand of God (RDM)|tenth episode]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. Aside from both Adamas launching an offensive strike against Cylon forces, there is little comparison between the two episodes. The writers of the Re-imagined Series episode claimed that the naming of their episode and the offensive attack plans were coincidental; they weren't aware of this Original Series episode.
* Apollo gives the age of ''Galactica'' as being 500 [[yahren]]s (years) and given his comments on the removal of her [[celestial chamber]]s, it can be inferred that ''Galactica'' was updated throughout the years.
*The final episode of the Original Series shows not just one, but two authentic items of American space program output.
:*The first article, shown in the grainy Gamma transmissions, is camera footage from the return of the ascent stage of an [[w:Apollo Lunar Module|Apollo Lunar Module]]. Specifically, the footage was of ''Eagle'', the first lunar lander to reach the moon, piloted by [[w:Neil Armstrong|Neil Armstrong]] and [[w:Buzz Aldrin|Buzz Aldrin]] in July, 1969.
:*The central basestar core was in fact the interior of the mockup or backup vehicle of [[w:Skylab|Skylab]], the first United States space station, which was used from 1973 to 1974. Two flight-ready Skylabs were built; the flown station reentered the atmosphere in 1979 to great international fanfare and speculation as to its crash and debris site. The second flight-ready vehicle is available for viewing at the [[w:National Air and Space Museum|National Air and Space Museum]]. The mockup resides in the hands of the [[w:United States Space & Rocket Center|United States Space & Rocket Center]] and underwent restoration.

== Analysis ==

* Boomer speculates that the signal they recorded could have be on a harmonic frequency, doubling or quadrupling the original frequency. If it is a harmonic it comes from nearby. The planetary system they scouted has a large [[w:Jupiter|Jupiter]]-like [[w:gas giant|gas giant]], a [[w:Venus|Venus]]-like planet with a compressed [[w:carbon dioxide|carbon dioxide]] atmosphere, and a lifeless red [[w:Mars|Mars]]-like world. It have be [[w:Sol|our solar system]] but this isn't explored further for fear another Cylon basestar might be coming to investigate.
* As inferred from previous episodes, such as "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]", a Cylon [[basestar (TOS)|basestar]] and a Colonial [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] are evenly matched.
* This episode suggests that the Galactica saga takes place hundreds or even thousands of years in the far future. Therefore, Earth would most likely be far enough along technologically and politically to help their brothers from the Colonies. ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' contradicts this, however.
*Unless a Colonial "year" is significantly shorter than 365 Earth days, the episode creates a continuity error between the Original Series and its [[spin-off]], ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' in terms of time. ''Galactica 1980'' begins with ''Galactica'' arriving at Earth in 1980 after a "30 year" journey. However, even if ''Galactica'' is picking up the Apollo landing "live" in this episode, there is only an 11 year difference between 1969, when the moon landing occurred and 1980 when ''Galactica'' makes it to Earth. As well, assuming the star system ''Galactica'' receives the signal in is not the Sol system, the transmissions from the 1969 moon landing (traveling at the speed of light) would take much, much longer to cross interstellar (if not intergalactic) space to reach ''Galactica''.
*Much like the Re-imagined Series, the setting of the Original Series is chronologically ambiguous relative to the real-world Earth. There is no definitive way to prove within the context of the Original Series just what time period the journey of ''Galactica'' and her fleet takes place in, only that it is some point after 1969. Only ''Galactica 1980'' gives a precise date marker relative to Earth, the year 1980. This means that the star system encountered in this episode has to be [[w:Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri]] as it is the only nearby star located sufficiently close to our solar system for the 1980 date to work. In this case Galactica would intercept the Apollo 11 broadcast in late 1973 while Alpha Centauri is located directly between Earth and the Colonial fleet From there, the remaining sublight speed journey to our solar system takes 5-6 Earth years and the fleet arrives in 1980.
*In theory, the first video transmission ''Galactica'' could receive from Earth would actually be the broadcast of the opening ceremonies of the [[w:1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics]] from Berlin, Germany. By that time however, ''Galactica'' would also have picked up many years-worth of radio signals as well. However, someone would have to be monitoring what they considered a superfluous and "ancient" set of signals. This is comparable to SETI monitoring radio transmissions and without people and funding, nobody monitors this data.

== Questions ==

*What is the fate of Baltar? Does Adama follow through with his promise to Baltar?
*Were it to occur, how would the civilians in the Fleet react to Baltar's release by Adama? What of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]?
*Where is [[Lucifer]]?
*What of [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] and [[Muffit]]? ([[Troy (1980)|Answer]])
*Would Starbuck and Cassiopeia be [[seal]]ed?
*Where is Apollo and Sheba's relationship going?
*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]? ([[Galactica 1980|Answer]])
*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives?
*Do the Colonials believe in [[w:backups|backing up important data]]?
*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
* ''Colonel Tigh briefs the [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots about the Cylon [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]]:''
:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including the ''Galactica''.
:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.

* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''
:'''Boomer''': Whatever happens, don't lose that transmitter. It's the only way we'll be able to tell you from the Cylons.
:'''Starbuck''': Well, if we do, we'll just waggle our wings.
:'''Boomer''': You would.

* ''Cassiopeia and Sheba watch Starbuck and Apollo take off from the [[Celestial chamber]].''
:'''Cassiopeia''': Why did I ever have to fall in love with a warrior?
:'''Sheba''': I don't know.

* ''A Cylon [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] approaches ''Galactica'', and is about to be shot by the defensive systems.''
:'''Boomer''': No! Don't fire! It's them!
:'''Adama''': How do you know?
:'''Boomer''': They're waggling!
:'''Tigh''': Waggling?!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/11943 The Hand of God full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iUw8Zb-gSU&feature=related The Hand of God full episode on YouTube]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/HANDOFGOD.htm The Hand of God full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingHand.htm The Hand of God deleted scenes]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BG.htm Overview of Battlestar Galactica including why it was cancelled]

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[[de:Die große Schlacht]]

Experiment in Terra

2014-01-18T20:37:53Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

: ''For other items of the same name, see: [[Experiment in Terra (disambiguation)]].''

{{Episode Data
| image = Experiment_in_Terra.jpg
| title= Experiment in Terra
| series= tos
| forumthread=1543
| episode= 19
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= [[Rod Holcomb]]
| production= 50928
| rating=
| extra= [[Experiment in Terra (TV movie)|Re-released as a telemovie]]
| US airdate= 1979-03-18
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Baltar's Escape]]
| next= [[Take the Celestra]]
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== Overview ==

:''The [[Beings of Light|mysterious bright lights]] return again, transporting the bewildered [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] to the planet [[Terra]] to avert war with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. Exposing a plan by the [[Arends|devious president]], Apollo has [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] warn ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', which lends the protective powers of its shields to avoid planetary holocaust.''

== Summary ==
*While on a recon patrol with [[Blue Squadron]] searching for an [[Eastern Alliance]] [[Eastern Alliance destroyer|destroyer]], Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] is again waylaid by the [[Beings of Light]] and brought aboard their [[Ship of Lights|ship.]]

*There he is told by [[John]] that he needs to help [[Terra]] and stop a war. Due to their lack of a substantive, corporeal form, they are unable to affect changes without need of a proxy (what Apollo sees is a projection or representation of their spirit). Apollo is also told by John that to the Terrans he will appear to be a missing warrior named Colonel [[Charlie Watts]], to allow him some credibility during his attempts. After this encounter, Apollo wakes up near Terra, an incredible distance from his previous position, and well outside the Vipers' fuel range for a safe return to ''Galactica''.

*[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] detect Apollo's distress signal at extreme range. Starbuck goes to help Apollo, while Boomer returns to ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.

*Apollo is picked up after landing on Terra by [[Brenda Maxwell]] who was Charlie Watts' girlfriend and they return to her apartment. John again appears to Apollo and advises him he needs to reveal the truth about [[Lunar One]]. Whilst he is doing so, Brenda notifies the authorities of "Charlie's" return, believing him to need medical attention. Soon Officer [[Brace]] arrives and Apollo is taken into custody, and subsequently examined by Doctor [[Horning]].

*Back on ''Galactica'' Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] decides that the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] will temporarily leave the [[the Fleet (TOS)|fleet]] to investigate the beacon signal sent by both Apollo and Starbuck's Viper's, leaving behind two full squadrons of fighters to protect the civilians.

*Starbuck, having landed and found Apollo's Viper, gets into a gun fight with the local security force, stunning them all. He then sets off to find Apollo.
[[Image:ApolloExperiment.jpg|thumb|right|Apollo is taken aboard the Ship of Lights to help the Terrans.]]
*After a brief discussion with John, Starbuck rescues Apollo, Brenda and her father [[General Maxwell]] who have just been imprisoned by Brace for questioning the [[Arends|Nationalist President's]] decisions regarding the Eastern Alliance. Brenda and General Maxwell realise what Apollo has been saying is true... he is not Charlie Watts.

*The Leaders of the Eastern Alliance confirm their plans to launch a surprise attack on the Nationalists whilst at the same time, in the Nationalist Precedium, The President announces that a peace agreement with the Eastern Alliance has just been reached. Starbuck and Brenda Maxwell leave to retrieve [[Viper 4|Starbuck's Viper]].

*The attack is begun, the Nationalist's missiles being automatically launched after detection of the Eastern Alliance's surprise move. ''Galactica'' arrives, and following Starbuck's instructions uses its weapons to destroy all missiles from both sides. This surprise turn of events forces the Eastern Alliance to sue for peace.

*John spirits Apollo away from he Precedium so he does not have to answer any questions from the President and General Maxwell. John then goes on to confirm to Apollo that Terra is not [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and their search for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] will continue.

==Adama's Notes==
''It is now seven sectars since the escape of our captives, numbering amongst them, a group of Nomen and the dangerous soldiers from the Eastern Alliance, whose ominous destroyers apparently cruise these skies in search of any opposition to their political will. I have a recon patrol launched to track the escaping destroyer to its base on Lunar Seven. Once located, we can assess the strength of the Alliance on the outpost and determine our next step.''

== Notes ==

* The episode's title was derived from the 1962 film ''Experiment In Terror''.
* An extended version of this episode was made into a [[TV movies|television movie]] with the [[Experiment in Terra (TV movie)|same title]].
* Many fans have speculated that this episode was the inspiration for Quantum Leap, created by Donald P. Bellisario who was a writer for Galactica. When Apollo "leaps" into the life of Charlie Watts, you would have to think this gave Bellisario a few ideas. Interestingly, Bellisario was asked about this in an on-line interview and he said it is not true and that he can't even remember what Experiment In Terra was about. Considering the amazing similarities between the two, it's almost hard to believe him.
* John reveals that Terra is not Earth.
* Apollo's speech to the Precidium could be called "The Battlestar Galactica Thesis" since his argument of peace through strength pretty much sums up the stance of the entire series.
* This script was actually written with the parts of Starbuck and Apollo reversed, but was changed when Richard Hatch complained that Apollo was being deemphasized in favor of Starbuck. To Hatch’s surprise the script was hastily rewritten. The dialogue stayed mostly intact, which resulted in Apollo talking in a way that sounds suspiciously like Starbuck. The differences are subtle, but they are noticeable if you listen closely enough. Apollo actually says "felgercarb", a word he has never said before.<ref>Sci-Fi Channel Sciography Battlestar Galactica documentary.</ref>
*The Presidium on Terra was the French pavilion left over from [[Wikipedia:Expo '67|Expo '67]]. It is one of the few buildings from the fair still standing. It is now [[Wikipedia:Montreal Casino|Le Casino de Montréal]].
*The same stock shot of Le Casino de Montréal in this episode appears to also have been used for the Earth Defense Directorate on ''[[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]''.
*[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] misuses the word "[[sectar]]" as a measurement of time; an earlier episode notes that it is a unit of ''distance''. The word that the writer of this episode may have wanted to use either [[centar]] (an hour) or [[secton]] (a week).
*Some scenes of this episode were filmed at night at the [[Wikipedia:Vasquez_Rocks|Vasquez Rocks]], notably the scene where Starbuck lands his Viper on Terra.
*"[[w:Charlie Watts|Charlie Watts]]" is also the name of the drummer for the British rock group [[w:The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones]]. It is rumored but unconfirmed that Larsen had the character named after Watts as a tribute to his reportedly being a fan of the show.{{citation needed}}
*The "white uniforms" were reused in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' as part of the "time travel" effect employed in the series.
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 3|issue #3]] is titled ''Experiment In Terra'', an obvious nod to this episode.
* This episode reveals that a Colonial laser is capable of stunning a group of people with a single shot.
* Edward Mulhare (John) is probably best known for his role as Devon on ''Knight Rider''.
* Kenneth Lynch (Dr. Gordon) played Grover in the Galactica 1980 episode [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II]].
* One of the buildings in the Terran city was later used as the exterior of the Defense Directorate in Buck Rogers. The actual building is in Montreal, Canada.
* John deLancie (Q from Star Trek: The Next Generation) appears as the Terran officer who approaches Starbuck's viper with a troop of soldiers. The scene occurs at Vaquez Rocks, an overexposed TV and film location because it has been frequently used to double as other worlds.
* The Eastern Alliance in this episode seems very similar to the stereotypical image Americans held of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Interestingly enough, the Soviet Union issued a protest over Battlestar Galactica, claiming the series promoted false stereotypical notions that hurt the Soviet Union's image.

== Analysis ==

* "Experiment in Terra" finishes off the arc started with "[[Greetings from Earth]]". It also serves as the last time the [[Beings of Light]] are seen in the entire series run, though this element will be reintroduced in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]", the final episode of ''[[Galactica 1980]]''.
* Many of the plot elements introduced in "Greetings from Earth" are closed in the episode, prime among them being the question of whether [[Terra]] is indeed the [[Earth (TOS)|Thirteenth Colony]]. However, the [[Lunar Colonies]] mentioned in both this episode and "Greetings" are never seen. The conditions on the Lunar Colonies, now apparently controlled by the Eastern Alliance, are merely word-of-mouth, forcing the viewer to presume much of what has happened on these Lunar settlements. Of course, the plight of these Colonies, from where [[Michael]] and [[Sarah Fowler]] (and children) came, is seemingly written as an afterthought.
* Much of the episode is an allegory of the [[w:Cold War|Cold War]], with [[w:fascism|fascism]] taking the place of [[w:Communism|Communism]] in the form of the [[Eastern Alliance]].
* This episode also reintroduces the concept of governmental authority as horribly flawed and inept, a recurring theme that has stuck with the series since "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and the episodes that have dealt with the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]. Interestingly enough, this theme has been running through the entire arc, from the Quorum's handling of affairs in "Greetings" to their removal of martial law (and diminishing [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s authority) in "[[Baltar's Escape]]". As was the case in both episodes, it takes Adama and the [[Warrior]]s under his command to correct the errors in judgment, thus reinstilling the message that a strong military authority can right the wrongs of government.
* The teasing in the series thus far has reinforced the fact that there is, indeed, another group of humans in the galaxy. Whether these humans are descendants of the Thirteenth Tribe that left Kobol ages ago is still very much in question, though it is something that viewers are to assume.
*It is noteworthy that one of the writers of Battlestar Galactica, Donald P. Bellisario, would notably use the basic theme of this episode of putting the hero in the guise of a local accompanied by a "holographic" companion that no one could see again in the 1989 television show Quantum Leap. The similarities are quite obvious, especially given the Bellisario connection.

== Questions ==
* If the beings on the Ship of Lights were willing to interfere and save the planet Terra from destruction, then why didn't they interfere to prevent the destruction of the Colonies?
*Why do the Beings of Light need proxies to do their bidding? Surely an advanced race would have resolved a more elegant solution than co-opting "primitives" for their needs?
*Bearing in mind the interest the Beings of Light had with the Terrans, did the Beings of Light share this same interest and concern in the Colonials before or during the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]?
*Why does ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' leave the Fleet defenseless to protect Terra, particularly in lieu of Adama's comments in "The Living Legend", where Adama voices opposition to attacking [[Gamoray]] because it would leave the Fleet defenseless from a Cylon killing force?
*Are the Cylons still pursuing the Fleet? If they are, will they too happen across Terra and likely destroy that civilization?
*Why did John give Apollo the guise of Charlie Watts when Apollo immediately dumps this persona and introduces himself as Captain Apollo anyway? He then even tells the Precedium all about the Colonies but then is told to not say a word at the end to the leaders. Was this a writing mishap?

== Bloopers ==

* Starbuck enters the prison complex with his gun drawn, yet when we see him inside the building in the very next shot, his gun is in his holster. It is not until he sees the guards that he draws the gun again. Why would Starbuck put his gun back in his holster when he knew he'd have to use it?

* Starbuck is miles away from his viper helmet when John causes his uniform to turn white, yet when Starbuck returns to his viper, his helmet is white.

* After Starbuck stuns the group of Terran soldiers, he leaves them there unconscious. When he returns later, they are gone. Where did they go? If they regained consciousness, wouldn't they have confiscated the vipers?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] asks [[Brenda Maxwell]] for her name after she picks him up on [[Terra]]:''
: '''Apollo:''' What was your name?
: '''Brenda Maxwell:''' [remarking on "[[Charlie Watts]]'s" state] Amnesia.
: '''Apollo:''' Amnesia. That's a pretty name.

* ''Apollo reflects on [[John]]'s sense of humor:''
: '''Apollo:''' That's very funny. At least you have a sense of humor.
: '''John:''' In my job, dealing with primitive cultures, it's an absolute necessity.

* ''Upon learning that the Vipers are transmitting emergency beacons near Terra''
:'''Adama''': Tigh, plot a course for Terra.
:'''Tigh''': What velocity, sir?
:'''Adama''': [[Lightspeed]].
:'''Tigh''': Sir, it has been some time since the ''Galactica'' has been pushed to—
:'''Adama''': Lightspeed, Colonel.
:'''Tigh''': Yes, sir.

* ''Upon learning the Eastern Alliance has launched a nuclear attack''
:'''President Arends''': Well uh ... that's impossible. I have this treaty ...
:'''General Maxwell''': Well frame it! But hurry!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Richard Hatch]] discusses his "Starbuck"-esque role in this episode:''
: '''Richard Hatch:''' One of the biggest, well, kind of practical jokes was, there was an episode written for [[Dirk Benedict|Dirk [Benedict]]], and I got the episode and I…I was a little upset. I felt they were, you know, knocking Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]. I felt they were really pushing him aside and I said, I think it’s time that HE had a story, that you did something for this character rather than just letting him give orders and go march around the ship. So he, [[Glen A. Larson|Glen [Larson]]] said, you’re right, we really should, we need a story with Captain Apollo going down to HIS planet. So, about two hours later, the script I’d had, featuring Dirk, arrived at my house, and it had been…the two characters of Captain Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] were simply interchanged, they’d put my name where Starbuck was and put Starbuck where Apollo was. And I immediately got into the car and was seeking out Dirk to apologize, because I simply had no idea, I thought, down the road, the next story, maybe a couple of stories later he’d write one for Captain Apollo. He didn’t do that, he just took the very story that had probably been in Dirk’s hands, he’d been going “what a wonderful script I have here!” and two hours later he gets a script where he was now Captain Apollo and I’m Starbuck and literally he has not changed any lines. In any case I was very embarrassed and I found him at a party and I explained the whole situation to him and how sorry I was and he said, well, I understand, I just think you should go to Glen Larson and ask him to reverse it, put it back the other way. So I tried to find Glen Larson, and I told him, I appreciate the gesture, but the next time will you be a little more subtle? Sometimes you want to expand your character, you want to bring in new dimensions to the character and they gave Captain Apollo the chance to do a few things that he didn’t normally do on that show because, as you all know, Starbuck got to run around and have fun with the ladies and Captain Apollo…kind of had fun with himself…and from that time on they actually began to change, not change the characters, but to give Starbuck a little bit of the Captain Apollo quality and Captain Apollo a little bit of the Starbuck qualities, and they started to make the characters more well-rounded, and I appreciated that.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Melody Anderson]] as [[Brenda Maxwell]]
*[[Peter D. MacLean]] as [[Arends|President Arends]]
*[[Edward Mulhare]] as [[John]]
*[[Nehemiah Persoff]] as [[Supreme Commandant|Eastern Alliance Leader]]
*[[Logan Ramsey]] as [[Moore]]
*[[Ken Swofford]] as [[General Maxwell]]
*[[imdb:nm0167368|Sidney Clute]] as [[Stone]]
*[[Ken Lynch|Kenneth Lynch]] as [[Horning|Dr. Horning]]
*[[imdb:nm0722468|Jordan Rhodes]] as [[Brace]]
*[[John de Lancie]] as Officer
*[[imdb:nm0547501|Russ Marin]] as [[Alliance Member]]
*[[Milt Jamin]] as [[Alliance Leader]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/11940 Experiment in Terra full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxTuucbs2Tk&feature=related Experiment in Terra full episode on YouTube]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/EXPERIMENT.htm Experiment in Terra full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingExperiment.htm Experiment in Terra deleted scenes]

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Experiment in Terra

2014-01-18T20:34:08Z

AdamDeanHall: Replaced quotation marks with italics.

: ''For other items of the same name, see: [[Experiment in Terra (disambiguation)]].''

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| title= Experiment in Terra
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| director= [[Rod Holcomb]]
| production= 50928
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
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== Overview ==

:''The [[Beings of Light|mysterious bright lights]] return again, transporting the bewildered [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] to the planet [[Terra]] to avert war with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. Exposing a plan by the [[Arends|devious president]], Apollo has [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] warn ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', which lends the protective powers of its shields to avoid planetary holocaust.''

== Summary ==
*While on a recon patrol with [[Blue Squadron]] searching for an [[Eastern Alliance]] [[Eastern Alliance destroyer|destroyer]], Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] is again waylaid by the [[Beings of Light]] and brought aboard their [[Ship of Lights|ship.]]

*There he is told by [[John]] that he needs to help [[Terra]] and stop a war. Due to their lack of a substantive, corporeal form, they are unable to affect changes without need of a proxy (what Apollo sees is a projection or representation of their spirit). Apollo is also told by John that to the Terrans he will appear to be a missing warrior named Colonel [[Charlie Watts]], to allow him some credibility during his attempts. After this encounter, Apollo wakes up near Terra, an incredible distance from his previous position, and well outside the Vipers' fuel range for a safe return to ''Galactica''.

*[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] detect Apollo's distress signal at extreme range. Starbuck goes to help Apollo, while Boomer returns to ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.

*Apollo is picked up after landing on Terra by [[Brenda Maxwell]] who was Charlie Watts' girlfriend and they return to her apartment. John again appears to Apollo and advises him he needs to reveal the truth about [[Lunar One]]. Whilst he is doing so, Brenda notifies the authorities of "Charlie's" return, believing him to need medical attention. Soon Officer [[Brace]] arrives and Apollo is taken into custody, and subsequently examined by Doctor [[Horning]].

*Back on ''Galactica'' Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] decides that the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] will temporarily leave the [[the Fleet (TOS)|fleet]] to investigate the beacon signal sent by both Apollo and Starbuck's Viper's, leaving behind two full squadrons of fighters to protect the civilians.

*Starbuck, having landed and found Apollo's Viper, gets into a gun fight with the local security force, stunning them all. He then sets off to find Apollo.
[[Image:ApolloExperiment.jpg|thumb|right|Apollo is taken aboard the Ship of Lights to help the Terrans.]]
*After a brief discussion with John, Starbuck rescues Apollo, Brenda and her father [[General Maxwell]] who have just been imprisoned by Brace for questioning the [[Arends|Nationalist President's]] decisions regarding the Eastern Alliance. Brenda and General Maxwell realise what Apollo has been saying is true... he is not Charlie Watts.

*The Leaders of the Eastern Alliance confirm their plans to launch a surprise attack on the Nationalists whilst at the same time, in the Nationalist Precedium, The President announces that a peace agreement with the Eastern Alliance has just been reached. Starbuck and Brenda Maxwell leave to retrieve [[Viper 4|Starbuck's Viper]].

*The attack is begun, the Nationalist's missiles being automatically launched after detection of the Eastern Alliance's surprise move. ''Galactica'' arrives, and following Starbuck's instructions uses its weapons to destroy all missiles from both sides. This surprise turn of events forces the Eastern Alliance to sue for peace.

*John spirits Apollo away from he Precedium so he does not have to answer any questions from the President and General Maxwell. John then goes on to confirm to Apollo that Terra is not [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and their search for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] will continue.

==Adama's Notes==
''It is now seven sectars since the escape of our captives, numbering amongst them, a group of Nomen and the dangerous soldiers from the Eastern Alliance, whose ominous destroyers apparently cruise these skies in search of any opposition to their political will. I have a recon patrol launched to track the escaping destroyer to its base on Lunar Seven. Once located, we can assess the strength of the Alliance on the outpost and determine our next step.''

== Notes ==

* The episode's title was derived from the 1962 film ''Experiment In Terror''.
* An extended version of this episode was made into a [[TV movies|television movie]] with the [[Experiment in Terra (TV movie)|same title]].
* Many fans have speculated that this episode was the inspiration for Quantum Leap, created by Donald P. Bellisario who was a writer for Galactica. When Apollo "leaps" into the life of Charlie Watts, you would have to think this gave Bellisario a few ideas. Interestingly, Bellisario was asked about this in an on-line interview and he said it is not true and that he can't even remember what Experiment In Terra was about. Considering the amazing similarities between the two, it's almost hard to believe him.
* John reveals that Terra is not Earth.
* Apollo's speech to the Precidium could be called "The Battlestar Galactica Thesis" since his argument of peace through strength pretty much sums up the stance of the entire series.
* This script was actually written with the parts of Starbuck and Apollo reversed, but was changed when Richard Hatch complained that Apollo was being deemphasized in favor of Starbuck. To Hatch’s surprise the script was hastily rewritten. The dialogue stayed mostly intact, which resulted in Apollo talking in a way that sounds suspiciously like Starbuck. The differences are subtle, but they are noticeable if you listen closely enough. Apollo actually says "felgercarb", a word he has never said before.<ref>Sci-Fi Channel Sciography Battlestar Galactica documentary.</ref>
*The Presidium on Terra was the French pavilion left over from [[Wikipedia:Expo '67|Expo '67]]. It is one of the few buildings from the fair still standing. It is now [[Wikipedia:Montreal Casino|Le Casino de Montréal]].
*The same stock shot of Le Casino de Montréal in this episode appears to also have been used for the Earth Defense Directorate on ''[[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]''.
*[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] misuses the word "[[sectar]]" as a measurement of time; an earlier episode notes that it is a unit of ''distance''. The word that the writer of this episode may have wanted to use either [[centar]] (an hour) or [[secton]] (a week).
*Some scenes of this episode were filmed at night at the [[Wikipedia:Vasquez_Rocks|Vasquez Rocks]], notably the scene where Starbuck lands his Viper on Terra.
*"[[w:Charlie Watts|Charlie Watts]]" is also the name of the drummer for the British rock group [[w:The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones]]. It is rumored but unconfirmed that Larsen had the character named after Watts as a tribute to his reportedly being a fan of the show.{{citation needed}}
*The "white uniforms" were reused in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' as part of the "time travel" effect employed in the series.
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 3|issue #3]] is titled ''Experiment In Terra'', an obvious nod to this episode.
* This episode reveals that a Colonial laser is capable of stunning a group of people with a single shot.
* Edward Mulhare (John) is probably best known for his role as Devon on ''Knight Rider''.
* Kenneth Lynch (Dr. Gordon) played Grover in the Galactica 1980 episode [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II]].
* One of the buildings in the Terran city was later used as the exterior of the Defense Directorate in Buck Rogers. The actual building is in Montreal, Canada.
* John deLancie (Q from Star Trek: The Next Generation) appears as the Terran officer who approaches Starbuck's viper with a troop of soldiers. The scene occurs at Vaquez Rocks, an overexposed TV and film location because it has been frequently used to double as other worlds.
* The Eastern Alliance in this episode seems very similar to the stereotypical image Americans held of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Interestingly enough, the Soviet Union issued a protest over Battlestar Galactica, claiming the series promoted false stereotypical notions that hurt the Soviet Union's image.

== Analysis ==

* "Experiment in Terra" finishes off the arc started with "[[Greetings from Earth]]". It also serves as the last time the [[Beings of Light]] are seen in the entire series run, though this element will be reintroduced in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]", the final episode of ''[[Galactica 1980]]''.
* Many of the plot elements introduced in "Greetings from Earth" are closed in the episode, prime among them being the question of whether [[Terra]] is indeed the [[Earth (TOS)|Thirteenth Colony]]. However, the [[Lunar Colonies]] mentioned in both this episode and "Greetings" are never seen. The conditions on the Lunar Colonies, now apparently controlled by the Eastern Alliance, are merely word-of-mouth, forcing the viewer to presume much of what has happened on these Lunar settlements. Of course, the plight of these Colonies, from where [[Michael]] and [[Sarah Fowler]] (and children) came, is seemingly written as an afterthought.
* Much of the episode is an allegory of the [[w:Cold War|Cold War]], with [[w:fascism|fascism]] taking the place of [[w:Communism|Communism]] in the form of the [[Eastern Alliance]].
* This episode also reintroduces the concept of governmental authority as horribly flawed and inept, a recurring theme that has stuck with the series since "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and the episodes that have dealt with the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]. Interestingly enough, this theme has been running through the entire arc, from the Quorum's handling of affairs in "Greetings" to their removal of martial law (and diminishing [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s authority) in "[[Baltar's Escape]]". As was the case in both episodes, it takes Adama and the [[Warrior]]s under his command to correct the errors in judgment, thus reinstilling the message that a strong military authority can right the wrongs of government.
* The teasing in the series thus far has reinforced the fact that there is, indeed, another group of humans in the galaxy. Whether these humans are descendants of the Thirteenth Tribe that left Kobol ages ago is still very much in question, though it is something that viewers are to assume.
*It is noteworthy that one of the writers of Battlestar Galactica, Donald P. Bellisario, would notably use the basic theme of this episode of putting the hero in the guise of a local accompanied by a "holographic" companion that no one could see again in the 1989 television show Quantum Leap. The similarities are quite obvious, especially given the Bellisario connection.

== Questions ==
* If the beings on the Ship of Lights were willing to interfere and save the planet Terra from destruction, then why didn't they interfere to prevent the destruction of the Colonies?
*Why do the Beings of Light need proxies to do their bidding? Surely an advanced race would have resolved a more elegant solution than co-opting "primitives" for their needs?
*Bearing in mind the interest the Beings of Light had with the Terrans, did the Beings of Light share this same interest and concern in the Colonials before or during the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]?
*Why does ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' leave the Fleet defenseless to protect Terra, particularly in lieu of Adama's comments in "The Living Legend", where Adama voices opposition to attacking [[Gamoray]] because it would leave the Fleet defenseless from a Cylon killing force?
*Are the Cylons still pursuing the Fleet? If they are, will they too happen across Terra and likely destroy that civilization?
*Why did John give Apollo the guise of Charlie Watts when Apollo immediately dumps this persona and introduces himself as Captain Apollo anyway? He then even tells the Precedium all about the Colonies but then is told to not say a word at the end to the leaders. Was this a writing mishap?

== Bloopers ==

* Starbuck enters the prison complex with his gun drawn, yet when we see him inside the building in the very next shot, his gun is in his holster. It is not until he sees the guards that he draws the gun again. Why would Starbuck put his gun back in his holster when he knew he'd have to use it?

* Starbuck is miles away from his viper helmet when John causes his uniform to turn white, yet when Starbuck returns to his viper, his helmet is white.

* After Starbuck stuns the group of Terran soldiers, he leaves them there unconscious. When he returns later, they are gone. Where did they go? If they regained consciousness, wouldn't they have confiscated the vipers?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] asks [[Brenda Maxwell]] for her name after she picks him up on [[Terra]]:''
: '''Apollo:''' What was your name?
: '''Brenda Maxwell:''' [remarking on "[[Charlie Watts]]'s" state] Amnesia.
: '''Apollo:''' Amnesia. That's a pretty name.

* ''Apollo reflects on [[John]]'s sense of humor:''
: '''Apollo:''' That's very funny. At least you have a sense of humor.
: '''John:''' In my job, dealing with primitive cultures, it's an absolute necessity.

* ''Upon learning that the Vipers are transmitting emergency beacons near Terra''
:'''Adama''': Tigh, plot a course for Terra.
:'''Tigh''': What velocity, sir?
:'''Adama''': [[Lightspeed]].
:'''Tigh''': Sir, it has been some time since the ''Galactica'' has been pushed to—
:'''Adama''': Lightspeed, Colonel.
:'''Tigh''': Yes, sir.

* ''Upon learning the Eastern Alliance has launched a nuclear attack''
:'''President Arends''': Well uh ... that's impossible. I have this treaty ...
:'''General Maxwell''': Well frame it! But hurry!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Richard Hatch]] discusses his "Starbuck"-esque role in this episode:''
: '''Richard Hatch:''' One of the biggest, well, kind of practical jokes was, there was an episode written for [[Dirk Benedict|Dirk [Benedict]]], and I got the episode and I…I was a little upset. I felt they were, you know, knocking Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]. I felt they were really pushing him aside and I said, I think it’s time that HE had a story, that you did something for this character rather than just letting him give orders and go march around the ship. So he, [[Glen A. Larson|Glen [Larson]]] said, you’re right, we really should, we need a story with Captain Apollo going down to HIS planet. So, about two hours later, the script I’d had, featuring Dirk, arrived at my house, and it had been…the two characters of Captain Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] were simply interchanged, they’d put my name where Starbuck was and put Starbuck where Apollo was. And I immediately got into the car and was seeking out Dirk to apologize, because I simply had no idea, I thought, down the road, the next story, maybe a couple of stories later he’d write one for Captain Apollo. He didn’t do that, he just took the very story that had probably been in Dirk’s hands, he’d been going “what a wonderful script I have here!” and two hours later he gets a script where he was now Captain Apollo and I’m Starbuck and literally he has not changed any lines. In any case I was very embarrassed and I found him at a party and I explained the whole situation to him and how sorry I was and he said, well, I understand, I just think you should go to Glen Larson and ask him to reverse it, put it back the other way. So I tried to find Glen Larson, and I told him, I appreciate the gesture, but the next time will you be a little more subtle? Sometimes you want to expand your character, you want to bring in new dimensions to the character and they gave Captain Apollo the chance to do a few things that he didn’t normally do on that show because, as you all know, Starbuck got to run around and have fun with the ladies and Captain Apollo…kind of had fun with himself…and from that time on they actually began to change, not change the characters, but to give Starbuck a little bit of the Captain Apollo quality and Captain Apollo a little bit of the Starbuck qualities, and they started to make the characters more well-rounded, and I appreciated that.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Melody Anderson]] as [[Brenda Maxwell]]
*[[Peter D. MacLean]] as [[Arends|President Arends]]
*[[Edward Mulhare]] as [[John]]
*[[Nehemiah Persoff]] as [[Supreme Commandant|Eastern Alliance Leader]]
*[[Logan Ramsey]] as [[Moore]]
*[[Ken Swofford]] as [[General Maxwell]]
*[[imdb:nm0167368|Sidney Clute]] as [[Stone]]
*[[Ken Lynch|Kenneth Lynch]] as [[Horning|Dr. Horning]]
*[[imdb:nm0722468|Jordan Rhodes]] as [[Brace]]
*[[John de Lancie]] as Officer
*[[imdb:nm0547501|Russ Marin]] as [[Alliance Member]]
*[[Milt Jamin]] as [[Alliance Leader]]

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxTuucbs2Tk&feature=related Experiment In Terra full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/EXPERIMENT.htm Experiment In Terra full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingExperiment.htm Experiment In Terra deleted scenes]

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Take the Celestra

2014-01-18T20:29:31Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

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| image = Celestra.jpg
| title= Take the Celestra
| series= tos
| forumthread=1544
| episode= 20
| guests=
| writer= [[Jim Carlson]] <br> [[Terrence McDonnell]]
| story= [[David S. Arthur]] <br> [[IMDB:nm0681002|David G. Phinney]] <br> [[Jim Carlson]] <br> [[Terrence McDonnell]]
| director= [[Daniel Haller]]
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-04-01
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[Experiment in Terra]]
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== Overview ==

: ''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] encounters long-lost love [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] amidst a mutinous rebellion aboard the ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]''.''

== Summary ==

* In a formal dress ceremony aboard the [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] to honor [[Kronus]], captain of the ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'' and former commander of the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Rycon]]'', [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]] bestow upon Kronus the [[Distinguished Service Medallion]]; he is also appointed executive commander of three industry ships in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|ragtag fleet]].
* During the proceedings, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] recognizes former love [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] standing among the ranks of the ''Celestra'' crew; when she leaves during the ceremony, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] must physically restrain Starbuck from breaking ranks to follow her.
* Aurora goes to the control room and, in a sinister manner, requests navigational data for the beta sector.
* At the reception following the ceremony, Kronus mildly berates [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] for drinking before duty; he then reminds Adama of his strict adherence to regulation and discipline.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Take the Celestra!.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Take the Celestra'']]
* Starbuck (re-)introduces himself to Aurora, who has become the pilot of Kronus’ shuttle, but the two old flames are interrupted by [[Cassiopeia]] with concert duckets; annoyed, Aurora walks off, but is chased after by Starbuck.
* Shuttling back to the ''Celestra'', Kronus informs [[Charka]], his second in command, the he (Kronus) will be retaining command of the ship; he chides an obviously disappointed Charka, asking him to bide his time before getting his own command.
* Aboard the ''Celestra'', Aurora and her fellow mutineers make last-centon preparations for their takeover attempt.
* Starbuck convinces Apollo to accompany him to the ''Celestra'' for a "maintenance scan" — and to speak with Aurora; although unconvinced, Tigh agrees to the request, but he also informs Cassiopeia, who reclaims the concert duckets — both concert duckets — from Starbuck in the [[Viper (TOS)|viper]] launch bay.
* On the ''Celestra'' bridge, [[Hermes]] informs Kronus of a [[turbodyne]] problem; Kronus communicates their problem to Adama and requests that the fleet not slow down for them.
* Aurora and her lover [[Damon]] begin their mutiny by taking hostages in the landing bay; however, another crewman successfully alerts the bridge amid laser fire.
* Kronus is able to send security reinforcements to corner the mutineers; he and Charka personally grab laser pistols and take part in the melee.
* Apollo and Starbuck, who had landed aboard the ''Celestra'' during the uprising, walk into the middle of a firefight; Starbuck comes face to face with Aurora, each holding a laser blaster, but neither willing to fire.
* The mutineers are captured and rounded up for transport to the ''Galactica''; since a senior commander must be present to bring charges of mutiny, Kronus accompanies the prisoners aboard the shuttlecraft, being piloted by Apollo and Starbuck.
* Charka, who had been placed in temporary command of the ''Celestra'' during Kronus' absence, orders that the shuttlecraft be given bogus navigation coordinates in order to strand its occupants, including Kronus, in deep space.
[[Image:Aurora.jpg|thumb|right|Starbuck's long-lost love Aurora.]]
* Apollo and Starbuck pilot the shuttle away from the ''Celestra'' and, unknowingly, away from the fleet into oblivion.
* Aboard the ''Celestra'', Charka begins to openly boast of his ''coup'' with his ''de facto'' second-in-command Hermes, as they change the ship's course toward the fleet, effectively stranding the shuttlecraft; Charka orders all laser pistols confiscated and brought to the bridge.
* Restrained as prisoners, Aurora and Damon try to convince Starbuck that their mutiny was undertaken for noble causes, specifically to protest the oppressive living conditions imposed by the ultra-strict Kronus; Starbuck reluctantly broaches the subject with Kronus.
* To ensure (buy) the crew's loyalty, Charka promises each crewmember a promotion in rank and pay.
* Kronus begins a dialog with the former mutineers, learning that they had planned to steal a shuttle and escape to a nearby, remote planet (the 21st planet in its system); Kronus learns, apparently for the first time, of Charka's inhumane oppressiveness toward the ''Celestra'' crew.
* Apollo is disturbed when the fleet does not appear on his scanners as expected; trying to reverse triangulate their position, they are unable to locate the ''Celestra'', which has "gone dark" to avoid detection.
[[Image:CassieCelestra.jpg|thumb|right|Starbuck and Cassiopeia patch things up.]]
* Having lost its last reference point to the fleet, the shuttlecraft runs low on fuel; the mutineers agree to alter the shuttle's computers to act as ion tracking sensors to locate the ''Celestra'', in exchange for fair hearings regarding their mutiny.
* Aurora, while acknowledging her previous love affair with Starbuck, nevertheless pledges her love to Damon; she convinces Starbuck to speak to Damon about the matter.
* The shuttlecraft locates the ''Celestra'' and touches down aboard her landing bay just as fuel expires; Apollo, Starbuck, and Kronus make their way to the bridge, accompanied now by former mutineers Aurora and Damon.
* Using Hermes, Apollo gains access to the confiscated laser pistols; a firefight breaks out on the ''Celestra'' bridge, damaging the steering control and sending the ''Celestra'' veering wildly off course.
* Kronus crawls to the steering control and rights the vessel, but not before taking a lethal laser blast.
* Apollo tackles Charka and disarms him, ending the (second) mutiny.
* Aboard the ''Galactica'', a funeral is held for Kronus, as his casket is shot into space.
* Starbuck patches things up with Cassiopeia, who has two (new) concert duckets ready for that evening.

== Notes ==

* This was the last episode to air before the announcement of the original series' cancellation.
* The notion of fleets was introduced in "[[The Living Legend, Part I|The Living Legend]]." The existence of ''Rycon'' reinforces this concept of separate battlestar ''fleets''.
* The Viper joystick on a pole in the center of the Celestra's bridge is about as silly as anything ever seen in this series. A comparison can be made to the "[[MemoryAlpha:manual steering column|manual steering column]]" used by [[MemoryAlpha:William T. Riker|William T. Riker]] in ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek Insurrection|Star Trek Insurrection]]''.
* ''Celestra'' is first seen in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] in the opening credits, following [[Terry Carter]]'s on screen credit, and at the end of each episode during Adama's monologue, "Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny..."
* The network censors did not want Kronus to die, but the writers won out.
* The firefight in ''Celestra'''s landing bay proved troublesome for the writers as ABC censors insisted that every cut to the firefight from other scenes was a new "incidence of violence," putting the episode well over its allowed limit.
* [[Ana Alicia]] ([[Aurora]]) later appeared in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode [[Space Croppers]] as [[Gloria Alonzo]], a farmgirl with a crush on [[Dillon]].
* Sheba appears in a [[Uniforms (TOS)|dress uniform]] for the first time.

== Analysis ==

* "Take the Celestra", filmed late in the series, is another episode that was designed to save budget money by making use of existing sets. The episode is set in only a few locations, all of which are in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], and involve no location shots and few new special effects. ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'''s bridge, corridors and landing bay are redresses of existing sets, and a few new uniforms and judicious use of matte paintings help to save money. However, with the possible exception of the hall where Kronus receives his award at the start of the episode which is largely unseen and seems to consist mostly of black curtains, these measures are not distracting.
* We meet yet another one of [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s love interests, this one a jilted one from his past, who wants nothing to do with him, a young technician named [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]]. This provides an interesting look into Starbuck's character, as we see the perspective of one of his conquests, who claims he didn't care enough for her to look for her after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Destruction of the Colonies]]. Although Starbuck claims he did look for Aurora, after the attack, her claim that she was listed in the computer (the equivalent of being listed in the phone book) is an unavoidable assertion. Of course, we know from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" that Starbuck seemed more concerned about two-timing [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] and the refugee [[socialator]] [[Cassiopeia]] than in any searches for Aurora, but perhaps this occurred off screen.
* [[Kronus]] is a somewhat less interesting character, a Galactican version of [[w:Captain Bligh|Captain Bligh]], who seems to have completely lost touch with what is actually happening under his command. This reflects badly on Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] as well, who saw fit to give Kronus an award without even checking his former commander's credentials.
* All in all, another Fleet episode that reveals more about the motivations and passions of the survivors beyond the people on ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.

== Questions ==

*Was Kronus always in command of the ''Celestra'' before the Cylon attack? If not, who previously commanded the ''Celestra''?
*Does Starbuck honestly attempt to look for Aurora?
*How many other romantic acquaintences of Starbuck's are in the Fleet?
*Given the situation on the ''Celestra'', how many other ship's crews share the same situation as they do?
*The mention of the battlestar ''Rycon'' again asks the question, how many battlestars actually were built throughout the course of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]? How many battlestars were left or believed destroyed before the [[Battle of Cimtar]]?
*How many battlestar fleets were there?

== Bloopers ==

* Tickets are called duckets (which is a bit confusing in itself), yet Cassiopea accidently calls them tickets at the end.

* When Apollo and Starbuck land on the Celestra and the vipers slow to a stop, your attention is naturally drawn to the far viper, but the viper nearest to the camera is the cockpit shot Viper and it has an incomplete outer skin. You can see the wooden skeleton at the bottom of the screen.

* After the battle ends, in a wide shot of the bridge we see Kronus laying next to the viper joystick with one arm wrapped around it. Then in a close-up shot, the arm is down at his side.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*''Adama’s opening narration:''
: '''Adama''': The morale of the fleet continues to rise, due in part to the increasing number of habitable planets we are encountering, and the reintroduction of some of the amenities our people enjoyed before the destruction of the colonies. Once again, although on a limited scale, we are able to partake of music, and the theater, and, when the occasion warrants, even indulge ourselves in ceremony.

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Jim Carlson]] discusses an attempt by [[ABC]]'s censors to interfere with the series that Carlson fixed:''

: '''Jim Carlson:''' In doing "Take the Celestra" we had a firefight going on, and this goes to the quota of violence that’s involved and ABC had some kind of formula that you could have x number of incidents of violence within a show, and I think it was like four or five but I’m not sure. But meantime we had a ‘B’ story going on back aboard the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' and we had to cut away from that firefight, then we come back to the firefight and then finish that. Well, I got a call from this young lady at ABC who was new at that time in the Standards and Practices division and probably very imbued with ‘follow the rules and regulations as they’re set down on paper.’ And she was counting that firefight as two instances of violence because we cut away to go back to the ''Galactica'' and she said you have to drop either the beginning or the ending of the firefight. And I said we can’t do that, it’s impossible, besides, it’s only one incidence of violence with this cutting away, it’s not two. And she said no, it’s two, you have to drop one, and I said we can’t, it’s impossible, and she said, no, it’s not. And she became very adamant about it and finally I lost my cool, I didn’t swear at her or call her names or anything, I just said I didn’t think this was going to work and invited her to come over and write the episode. So she hung up on me and I picked up the phone again and called her boss and explained the situation to him. And he listened to what I had to say and I didn’t say a word about her except that she didn’t agree with me and he listened to my explanation and said, ‘that’s fine, go ahead.’”<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/carlson.html|title=Battlestar Zone Interview: Jim Carlson|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Paul Fix]] as [[Kronus|Commander Kronus]]
*[[Nick Holt]] as [[Charka]]
*[[Ana Alicia]] as [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]]
*[[Randy Stumpf]] as [[Damon]]
*[[Richard Styles]] as [[Hermes]]
*[[James R. Parkes]] as Mutineer #1
*[[Michael Horsley]] as Mutineer #2
*[[Ted Hamaguchi]] as 3rd Crewman
*[[Robert Murvin]] as Duty Officer

== References ==
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== External Links ==
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12171 Take the Celestra full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/TAKETHECELESTRA.htm Take the Celestra full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Baltar's Escape

2014-01-18T20:27:12Z

AdamDeanHall: Added Hulu.com link.

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== Overview ==
: ''Joining forces with the imprisoned [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] detainees, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] escapes from the [[Prison Barge|prison barge]], hijacks a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|ruling council]].''

== Summary ==

* Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is dictating a log. He states that [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] are firmly against him. He notes that the Quorum wants to release the [[Eastern Alliance]] prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy accompany the Alliance enforcers back to their base on [[Lunar 7]]. Adama is determined not to let the same mistakes that lead to the downfall of the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] occur again under this Quorum's leadership.
* Adama goes to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] on a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] piloted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. On the Barge, he engages Commandant [[Leiter]] in a discussion. There, Leiter goes to discuss how the [[Nationalist]]s wish to disrupt the "Natural Order" of things and how the Eastern Alliance has a [[Wikipedia:manifest destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, for this is what the Alliance was created for.
* Leiter then gloats on how ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is but a single warship, and how the Eastern Alliance will dispatch it like the "wolf pack does the bear".
* [[Reese]] interrupts the interrogation of Leiter, informing Adama that the Council wants the interrogation terminated and that Adama is to report directly to the Council immediately.
* Starbuck and Apollo object to this, believing that Adama should not have to answer to the Council as [[The Fleet (TOS)|The Fleet]] is under martial law. Adama holds steadfast in his oath as a [[Warrior]] to answer to the Council. He sternly states to the duo that he does not want to discuss the issue any further in front of the prisoner.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Baltar's Escape.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Baltar's Escape'']]
* Adama is summoned before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] under the leadership of [[Sire]] [[Domra]]. Domra begins the meeting of the Quorum with the declaration that Adama is to receive the highest honor of the Quorum -- the [[Star of Kobol]] -- and also declares that the state of emergency has ended.
* Adama humbly refuses, claiming that there are still unforeseen dangers facing the Fleet. Adama then bluntly states that the meeting was called not to offer him an award, but to retire him.
* [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] chimes in: martial law will be dissolved and the Fleet will be returned to civilian control. Adama is to retain his vote on the Quorum and the command of ''[[Galactica]]''. In addition, ''Galactica'' will have an advisor from the Quorum. That advisor is none other than Tinia herself.
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] vehemently disagree with the decision. Adama retorts that perhaps the council is correct in ending martial law, noting that both [[Warrior]]s have forgotten their vows to serve and protect.
* Tinia quickly becomes a fixture in [[Core Command]], meddling in every decision of Adama's. This particularly chafes on [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]], who is barely able to maintain his composure.
* When Tinia orders [[Council Security]] forces to escort the Eastern Alliance prisoners to ''Galactica'' for a meeting with the Quorum, Tigh makes a crack about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). Tinia wants the Eastern Alliance prisoners to see the effect of the new civilian government, but the warriors fear the consequences of not being vigilant in this case.
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is pulling [[Wikipedia:KP|KP duty]], reluctantly serving his inmates their food. When the [[Borellian Nomen]] come through the line, he tries to win them over, telling them he has saved them some Borellian dessert. They ignore him, and find a place to sit.
* Baltar refuses to take the hint, and takes a seat next to them for his meal. He introduces himself, and mentions the rumor that the Eastern Alliance prisoners are going to be transported to ''Galactica''. From what he has been able to determine, the Eastern Alliance appears to be a major player in this part of the galaxy, and Baltar suggests they might make worthy allies, possibly in some sort of escape.
* [[Maga]] points out that Baltar doesn't have a very good track record, but Baltar shrugs it off, blaming incompetent followers.
* Baltar suggests taking the shuttle when it comes to pick up the Eastern Alliance prisoners, and using it to escape. They would make their way to [[Lunar Seven]], where the Eastern Alliance would be grateful for the return of their prisoners and would offer them protection. Baltar fancies that he'll be treated like a prince, as will any who helps in the plan.
* The Nomen decide it is worth a try. Maga informs Baltar that when the time comes for them to escape, the Nomen will temporarily die. Apparently this is a survival technique known to the Borellian Nomen.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] draw the assignment to pilot the shuttle to transport the prisoners. The Council Security ridicule the two warriors until Boomer uses some radical maneuvering to get them to strap in and shut up.
* In Core Command, Tinia and Tigh are in conflict. Tinia is insisting, much to Tigh's frustration, that there be no warriors present in the landing bay when the shuttle arrives. Tigh relents, and asks permission to leave as his shift has expired. Tinia makes sure to remind him not to go to the landing bay, and Tigh angrily asks if it is ok for him to go to the [[Officer's Club]] before heading out to that location. When Adama reminds Tinia that Colonel Tigh is an excellent warrior, but Tinia replies that what they need right now are excellent diplomats.
* Reese and the [[Blackshirt]]s escort the prisoners back to their cells. Reese instructs Leiter and his men to remain outside.
* Maga clutches his chest, and collapses. The bewildered guards draw their weapons, and watch helplessly as [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] collapse as well. They check the pulse of the Nomen, and find none. They immediately attempt to summon a medtech to help the prisoners.
* When the guards turn their backs to summon help, the Nomen spring into action, knocking the guards out. The Nomen use keys to free Baltar and explain that captivity has slowed their (still impressive) reflexes, and that their newfound freedom will help restore their normal form.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers arm themselves with laser rifles from the armory, as well as their signature black helmets. The Nomen regain their traditional garb, and arm themselves with [[laser bola]]s. Baltar simply equips himself with Reese's [[laser pistol]].
* Baltar insists that the group take the shuttle to ''Galactica'' in order to recover the [[Eastern Alliance destroyer]] as well as Baltar's [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]].
[[Image:Ea_enforcers_firing.jpg|thumb|Eastern Alliance enforcers fire on the Prison Barge's communications console.]]
* Eastern Alliance enforcers capture the communications station of the Prison Barge, forcing them to clear the shuttle for landing before destroying the communications equipment.
* Corporal [[Lomas]] and his companion disembark, only to discover that they have become the prisoners. They are used as hostages while the enforcers capture Boomer and Sheba, without a shot being fired.
* Baltar reveals his plan as the shuttle makes for ''Galactica''. Leiter's men will take out the guards and capture as many prisoners as possible. Baltar and the Borellian Nomen will take the lift straight to Core Command, hoping to seize control of ''Galactica''.
* Apollo and Starbuck are suprised to see Tigh at the Officer's Club putting a few away. Tigh relates his objection to Siress Tinia's plan of not having warriors in the landing bay, and relays the fact that the shuttle has been out of contact since it left the Prison Barge. Apollo and Starbuck leave to investigate, under the pretense of not being comfortable drinking with Tigh. Tigh is pleased that they took his hint.
* The shuttle is greeted by Sire Domra and the rest of the Quorum (save Adama and Tinia). Domra instructs the council to give the prisoners a warm welcome.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers emerge with weapons blazing, quickly herding up the council into the shuttle.
* Baltar and the Nomen make straight for the lift, and emerge in Core Command. Apollo and Starbuck block their path, and a firefight ensues. The warriors drive the invaders back to the lift, where they use it to return to the landing bay.
* Adama and Tinia are stunned when they hear of the situation. Colonel Tigh reports back to duty, proven correct in his suspicion of the Eastern Alliance prisoners.
* Baltar contacts Adama through the communication system, revealing Boomer and Sheba as his captives. Baltar demands that his Raider and its [[Centurion (TOS)|pilots]] be released, as well as the Eastern Alliance destroyer. Those ships, and the shuttle, will then fly to Lunar Seven. If the escapees suspect anything is wrong, they will detonate [[solonite]] charges that they have planted on the hull of ''Galactica''. Sire Domra is held in front of the display, and confirms that they have planted the charges.
* Once they reach Lunar Seven, if their demands have been met, the shuttle will be free to return to ''Galactica''. Baltar demands that everything happen within a [[Centar (TOS)|centar]], or he'll begin killing hostages one by one, beginning with Boomer. Boomer remains defiant, urging Adama to storm the landing bay, and is dragged off. Adama tries to bargain for more time, but Baltar remains firm.
* Apollo and Starbuck go to receive the Centurions, only to find them disassembled. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] had hoped to reprogram them, but his in that area is far from completed.
* Tinia suggests storming the landing bay before Baltar can detonate the charges. Adama and Tigh are shocked at this militant turn from the Siress, but agree with her assessment. They prep some warriors outside the landing bay in case they order a raid.
* Adama contacts Baltar, letting him know that the Centurions are still in pieces and that Dr. Wilker needs time to assemble them. Baltar suspects Adama is plotting to attack him. Adama surprises Baltar, though, by offering himself as a hostage in exchange for an extra centar. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Baltar accepts.
* Siress Tinia chooses to accompany Adama, feeling responsible for the current situation.
* Once the Centurions arrive the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]] suspect there will be a lull in their defenses as the groups separate to their respective vehicles. Adama will then contact Tigh in Core Command to signal the assault.
* Dr. Wilker has assembled one of the Centurions. He orders it to turn on a scanner, and the Centurion awkwardly moves over to the scanner before putting its fist through it. Dr. Wilker is disappointed, but this development gives Apollo an idea.
* Baltar plays the role of the gracious host to his newest prisoners, escorting Adama and Tinia aboard the shuttle.
* Tigh is pessimistic of their odds of success, backed up by a computer simulation.
* The captors disagree about what to do with the prisoners. Baltar is the only one who seems to actually intend to release the prisoners, while the Nomen and the enforcers expect to kill them regardless of the outcome.
* The Centurions are assembled in time for the deadline, and are delivered to the captors.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers board their destroyer, along with the Borellian Nomen.
* Adama is left unguarded and contacts the bridge, ordering Tigh to begin the attack. Tigh responds by ordering Adama to take off in the shuttle, which Adama does.
* The Eastern Alliance destroyer takes off after the shuttle launches. Baltar enters his Raider and orders the pilots to take off.
* The Centurion proves just as dextrous as it was in the lab, demolishing the controls.
* Apollo and Starbuck jump aboard the Raider and confiscate the detonator from Baltar before he can use it.
* The shuttle returns to ''Galactica'' safely. Vipers have begun pursuing the Eastern Alliance destroyer, hopefully leading ''Galactica'' straight to Lunar Seven.
* In light of recent events, the council votes to restore Adama's full authority over the Fleet. Tigh is relieved to hear that he will be seeing less of Siress Tinia, until Apollo points out Tinia entering with Adama. The two of them look quite cozy, driving Tigh to flag down the bartender.

==Adama's Notes==
''Since the return of our warriors with the prisoners from the Alliance of the planet Terra, the fleet has been in a state of constant confusion. If this Terra is in fact the planet Earth it is we seek, our flight across the universe may have been in vain. For we will have eluded the Cylons only to be faced by an equally oppressive human enemy. As usual of late, the Council, led by Sire Domra, is in total opposition to me. They wish to release the prisoners and to have an unarmed peace envoy with them to their outpost on Lunar Seven. I am afraid that the Council is bent on repeating the same mistakes that led to the destruction of our colonies at the hands of the Cylons. I am determined that shall not happen again so long as I am in command. In the meantime, I have ordered the fleet to full alert and taken a shuttle to the prison barge to interrogate personally the Eastern Alliance Enforcers.''

== Notes ==
* Despite the fact that [[Maren Jensen]], [[Tony Swartz]], [[Noah Hathaway]] and [[Laurette Spang]] appear in the "also starring" credits, their characters are nowhere to be seen in the episode.
* Domra and the Quorum use the same trick that Sire [[Uri]] used in "[[Saga of a Star World]]": offer awards to people who are deserving of them and then declare a radical edict. In this case, the edict of the council is to dissolve martial law, assign Adama an aide and offer peace to war-mongering, dangerous fascists.
* The stunt that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] pulled in the shuttle could not have occurred in space. There is no such thing as "leveling out" in space and therefore such an occurrence smacks in the face of science, given that the shuttle is not affected by gravity. (If the shuttle was in an atmosphere of a planet, then the trick to get the [[Council Security]] officers to shut up would have worked.)
* A missing scene showing the Eastern Alliance soldiers taking Colonial weaponry from a storage locker was cut for time. This explains why the Eastern Alliance and the Colonial Military Security force (seen preparing to storm the bay) are carrying the same rifles.

== Analysis ==

* Late in the run of the first Galactica television series, there was increasing pressure on the production to reduce costs, as TV ratings decreased. As a result, there was a tendency for episodes to re-utilize existing sets, and as a result, more episodes took place aboard the Galactica or other ships in the fleet. "Baltar's Escape", in this way, is one of the ultimate recycling episodes. It makes use not only of the sets of the Galactica hangar, bridge, and prison barge as it's primary settings, but also recycles a group of characters from prior episodes - including all the baddies that were all on the prison barge.
*Despite the need for frugality, however, "Baltar's Escape" is an entertaining episode. Putting Baltar together with the Eastern Alliance and the [[Borellian Nomen]] creates interesting juxtaposition, and a chance for the bad guys to interact with each other. Some might find it reminiscent of a Galactica version of the [[wikipedia:Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society of Super Villains]].
* At the end of the show, Baltar is again captured, and the Eastern Alliance prisoners flee aboard they vessel, with the Borellian Nomen along for the ride. The ulimate fate of the escapees is never dealt with, however. The episode ends with the capture of Baltar and although Blue Squadron, and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in particular, pursue the Eastern Alliance cruiser back to Lunar 7 during the course of the next episode, ''[[Experiment in Terra]]'', this plot detail is lost amidst the drama of the intervention at Terra, and we never learn what happens to the Alliance villains or the Nomen.

== Questions ==
* Where is [[Sire]] [[Geller]]? (Sire Geller was the council leader in "[[Greetings from Earth]]".)
* Why were the weapons taken from the [[Borellian Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] stored aboard the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]]?
* What has [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] done to [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] to be included in Baltar's thinly veiled death threat on the shuttle?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Starbuck comments on the rogues gallery:''
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:''' [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance|Enforcers]]. At least we have all our enemies in the same place!
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' Including the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]]!

*''Baltar sizes up his opposition:''
:'''Baltar:''' Well, now, Lt. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]! How nice to see you. Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. I could settle all my debts at once.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Ina Balin]] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[John Hoyt]] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 4th Guard
*[[John Dullaghan]] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as [[Reese|1st Guard]]
*[[imdb:nm2530887|Mitchell Reta]] as Control Operator
*[[Paul Tinder]] as 5th Guard
*[[Paul LeClair]] as 2nd Guard

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI-tPeMzc5k&feature=related Baltar's Escape full episode on YouTube]
*[http://www.hulu.com/watch/12852 Baltar's Escape full episode on Hulu.com]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BALTARSESCAPE.htm Baltar's Escape full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Experiment in Terra

2014-01-04T18:55:29Z

AdamDeanHall: Added a quote from the episode.

: ''For other items of the same name, see: [[Experiment in Terra (disambiguation)]].''

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| director= [[Rod Holcomb]]
| production= 50928
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== Overview ==

:''The [[Beings of Light|mysterious bright lights]] return again, transporting the bewildered [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] to the planet [[Terra]] to avert war with the [[Eastern Alliance]]. Exposing a plan by the [[Arends|devious president]], Apollo has [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] warn ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', which lends the protective powers of its shields to avoid planetary holocaust.''

== Summary ==
*While on a recon patrol with [[Blue Squadron]] searching for an [[Eastern Alliance]] [[Eastern Alliance destroyer|destroyer]], Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] is again waylaid by the [[Beings of Light]] and brought aboard their [[Ship of Lights|ship.]]

*There he is told by [[John]] that he needs to help [[Terra]] and stop a war. Due to their lack of a substantive, corporeal form, they are unable to affect changes without need of a proxy (what Apollo sees is a projection or representation of their spirit). Apollo is also told by John that to the Terrans he will appear to be a missing warrior named Colonel [[Charlie Watts]], to allow him some credibility during his attempts. After this encounter, Apollo wakes up near Terra, an incredible distance from his previous position, and well outside the Vipers' fuel range for a safe return to ''Galactica''.

*[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] detect Apollo's distress signal at extreme range. Starbuck goes to help Apollo, while Boomer returns to ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''.

*Apollo is picked up after landing on Terra by [[Brenda Maxwell]] who was Charlie Watts' girlfriend and they return to her apartment. John again appears to Apollo and advises him he needs to reveal the truth about [[Lunar One]]. Whilst he is doing so, Brenda notifies the authorities of "Charlie's" return, believing him to need medical attention. Soon Officer [[Brace]] arrives and Apollo is taken into custody, and subsequently examined by Doctor [[Horning]].

*Back on ''Galactica'' Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] decides that the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] will temporarily leave the [[the Fleet (TOS)|fleet]] to investigate the beacon signal sent by both Apollo and Starbuck's Viper's, leaving behind two full squadrons of fighters to protect the civilians.

*Starbuck, having landed and found Apollo's Viper, gets into a gun fight with the local security force, stunning them all. He then sets off to find Apollo.
[[Image:ApolloExperiment.jpg|thumb|right|Apollo is taken aboard the Ship of Lights to help the Terrans.]]
*After a brief discussion with John, Starbuck rescues Apollo, Brenda and her father [[General Maxwell]] who have just been imprisoned by Brace for questioning the [[Arends|Nationalist President's]] decisions regarding the Eastern Alliance. Brenda and General Maxwell realise what Apollo has been saying is true... he is not Charlie Watts.

*The Leaders of the Eastern Alliance confirm their plans to launch a surprise attack on the Nationalists whilst at the same time, in the Nationalist Precedium, The President announces that a peace agreement with the Eastern Alliance has just been reached. Starbuck and Brenda Maxwell leave to retrieve [[Viper 4|Starbuck's Viper]].

*The attack is begun, the Nationalist's missiles being automatically launched after detection of the Eastern Alliance's surprise move. ''Galactica'' arrives, and following Starbuck's instructions uses its weapons to destroy all missiles from both sides. This surprise turn of events forces the Eastern Alliance to sue for peace.

*John spirits Apollo away from he Precedium so he does not have to answer any questions from the President and General Maxwell. John then goes on to confirm to Apollo that Terra is not [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], and their search for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] will continue.

==Adama's Notes==
"It is now seven sectars since the escape of our captives, numbering amongst them, a group of Nomen and the dangerous soldiers from the Eastern Alliance, whose ominous destroyers apparently cruise these skies in search of any opposition to their political will. I have a recon patrol launched to track the escaping destroyer to its base on Lunar Seven. Once located, we can assess the strength of the Alliance on the outpost and determine our next step."

== Notes ==

* The episode's title was derived from the 1962 film ''Experiment In Terror''.
* An extended version of this episode was made into a [[TV movies|television movie]] with the [[Experiment in Terra (TV movie)|same title]].
* Many fans have speculated that this episode was the inspiration for Quantum Leap, created by Donald P. Bellisario who was a writer for Galactica. When Apollo "leaps" into the life of Charlie Watts, you would have to think this gave Bellisario a few ideas. Interestingly, Bellisario was asked about this in an on-line interview and he said it is not true and that he can't even remember what Experiment In Terra was about. Considering the amazing similarities between the two, it's almost hard to believe him.
* John reveals that Terra is not Earth.
* Apollo's speech to the Precidium could be called "The Battlestar Galactica Thesis" since his argument of peace through strength pretty much sums up the stance of the entire series.
* This script was actually written with the parts of Starbuck and Apollo reversed, but was changed when Richard Hatch complained that Apollo was being deemphasized in favor of Starbuck. To Hatch’s surprise the script was hastily rewritten. The dialogue stayed mostly intact, which resulted in Apollo talking in a way that sounds suspiciously like Starbuck. The differences are subtle, but they are noticeable if you listen closely enough. Apollo actually says "felgercarb", a word he has never said before.<ref>Sci-Fi Channel Sciography Battlestar Galactica documentary.</ref>
*The Presidium on Terra was the French pavilion left over from [[Wikipedia:Expo '67|Expo '67]]. It is one of the few buildings from the fair still standing. It is now [[Wikipedia:Montreal Casino|Le Casino de Montréal]].
*The same stock shot of Le Casino de Montréal in this episode appears to also have been used for the Earth Defense Directorate on ''[[Wikipedia:Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)|Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]''.
*[[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] misuses the word "[[sectar]]" as a measurement of time; an earlier episode notes that it is a unit of ''distance''. The word that the writer of this episode may have wanted to use either [[centar]] (an hour) or [[secton]] (a week).
*Some scenes of this episode were filmed at night at the [[Wikipedia:Vasquez_Rocks|Vasquez Rocks]], notably the scene where Starbuck lands his Viper on Terra.
*"[[w:Charlie Watts|Charlie Watts]]" is also the name of the drummer for the British rock group [[w:The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones]]. It is rumored but unconfirmed that Larsen had the character named after Watts as a tribute to his reportedly being a fan of the show.{{citation needed}}
*The "white uniforms" were reused in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' as part of the "time travel" effect employed in the series.
* In the 2009 ''Galactica 1980'' comic series, [[Galactica 1980 3|issue #3]] is titled ''Experiment In Terra'', an obvious nod to this episode.
* This episode reveals that a Colonial laser is capable of stunning a group of people with a single shot.
* Edward Mulhare (John) is probably best known for his role as Devon on ''Knight Rider''.
* Kenneth Lynch (Dr. Gordon) played Grover in the Galactica 1980 episode [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II]].
* One of the buildings in the Terran city was later used as the exterior of the Defense Directorate in Buck Rogers. The actual building is in Montreal, Canada.
* John deLancie (Q from Star Trek: The Next Generation) appears as the Terran officer who approaches Starbuck's viper with a troop of soldiers. The scene occurs at Vaquez Rocks, an overexposed TV and film location because it has been frequently used to double as other worlds.
* The Eastern Alliance in this episode seems very similar to the stereotypical image Americans held of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Interestingly enough, the Soviet Union issued a protest over Battlestar Galactica, claiming the series promoted false stereotypical notions that hurt the Soviet Union's image.

== Analysis ==

* "Experiment in Terra" finishes off the arc started with "[[Greetings from Earth]]". It also serves as the last time the [[Beings of Light]] are seen in the entire series run, though this element will be reintroduced in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]", the final episode of ''[[Galactica 1980]]''.
* Many of the plot elements introduced in "Greetings from Earth" are closed in the episode, prime among them being the question of whether [[Terra]] is indeed the [[Earth (TOS)|Thirteenth Colony]]. However, the [[Lunar Colonies]] mentioned in both this episode and "Greetings" are never seen. The conditions on the Lunar Colonies, now apparently controlled by the Eastern Alliance, are merely word-of-mouth, forcing the viewer to presume much of what has happened on these Lunar settlements. Of course, the plight of these Colonies, from where [[Michael]] and [[Sarah Fowler]] (and children) came, is seemingly written as an afterthought.
* Much of the episode is an allegory of the [[w:Cold War|Cold War]], with [[w:fascism|fascism]] taking the place of [[w:Communism|Communism]] in the form of the [[Eastern Alliance]].
* This episode also reintroduces the concept of governmental authority as horribly flawed and inept, a recurring theme that has stuck with the series since "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and the episodes that have dealt with the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]. Interestingly enough, this theme has been running through the entire arc, from the Quorum's handling of affairs in "Greetings" to their removal of martial law (and diminishing [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s authority) in "[[Baltar's Escape]]". As was the case in both episodes, it takes Adama and the [[Warrior]]s under his command to correct the errors in judgment, thus reinstilling the message that a strong military authority can right the wrongs of government.
* The teasing in the series thus far has reinforced the fact that there is, indeed, another group of humans in the galaxy. Whether these humans are descendants of the Thirteenth Tribe that left Kobol ages ago is still very much in question, though it is something that viewers are to assume.
*It is noteworthy that one of the writers of Battlestar Galactica, Donald P. Bellisario, would notably use the basic theme of this episode of putting the hero in the guise of a local accompanied by a "holographic" companion that no one could see again in the 1989 television show Quantum Leap. The similarities are quite obvious, especially given the Bellisario connection.

== Questions ==
* If the beings on the Ship of Lights were willing to interfere and save the planet Terra from destruction, then why didn't they interfere to prevent the destruction of the Colonies?
*Why do the Beings of Light need proxies to do their bidding? Surely an advanced race would have resolved a more elegant solution than co-opting "primitives" for their needs?
*Bearing in mind the interest the Beings of Light had with the Terrans, did the Beings of Light share this same interest and concern in the Colonials before or during the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]?
*Why does ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' leave the Fleet defenseless to protect Terra, particularly in lieu of Adama's comments in "The Living Legend", where Adama voices opposition to attacking [[Gamoray]] because it would leave the Fleet defenseless from a Cylon killing force?
*Are the Cylons still pursuing the Fleet? If they are, will they too happen across Terra and likely destroy that civilization?
*Why did John give Apollo the guise of Charlie Watts when Apollo immediately dumps this persona and introduces himself as Captain Apollo anyway? He then even tells the Precedium all about the Colonies but then is told to not say a word at the end to the leaders. Was this a writing mishap?

== Bloopers ==

* Starbuck enters the prison complex with his gun drawn, yet when we see him inside the building in the very next shot, his gun is in his holster. It is not until he sees the guards that he draws the gun again. Why would Starbuck put his gun back in his holster when he knew he'd have to use it?

* Starbuck is miles away from his viper helmet when John causes his uniform to turn white, yet when Starbuck returns to his viper, his helmet is white.

* After Starbuck stuns the group of Terran soldiers, he leaves them there unconscious. When he returns later, they are gone. Where did they go? If they regained consciousness, wouldn't they have confiscated the vipers?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] asks [[Brenda Maxwell]] for her name after she picks him up on [[Terra]]:''
: '''Apollo:''' What was your name?
: '''Brenda Maxwell:''' [remarking on "[[Charlie Watts]]'s" state] Amnesia.
: '''Apollo:''' Amnesia. That's a pretty name.

* ''Apollo reflects on [[John]]'s sense of humor:''
: '''Apollo:''' That's very funny. At least you have a sense of humor.
: '''John:''' In my job, dealing with primitive cultures, it's an absolute necessity.

* ''Upon learning that the Vipers are transmitting emergency beacons near Terra''
:'''Adama''': Tigh, plot a course for Terra.
:'''Tigh''': What velocity, sir?
:'''Adama''': [[Lightspeed]].
:'''Tigh''': Sir, it has been some time since the ''Galactica'' has been pushed to—
:'''Adama''': Lightspeed, Colonel.
:'''Tigh''': Yes, sir.

* ''Upon learning the Eastern Alliance has launched a nuclear attack''
:'''President Arends''': Well uh ... that's impossible. I have this treaty ...
:'''General Maxwell''': Well frame it! But hurry!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Richard Hatch]] discusses his "Starbuck"-esque role in this episode:''
: '''Richard Hatch:''' One of the biggest, well, kind of practical jokes was, there was an episode written for [[Dirk Benedict|Dirk [Benedict]]], and I got the episode and I…I was a little upset. I felt they were, you know, knocking Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]. I felt they were really pushing him aside and I said, I think it’s time that HE had a story, that you did something for this character rather than just letting him give orders and go march around the ship. So he, [[Glen A. Larson|Glen [Larson]]] said, you’re right, we really should, we need a story with Captain Apollo going down to HIS planet. So, about two hours later, the script I’d had, featuring Dirk, arrived at my house, and it had been…the two characters of Captain Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] were simply interchanged, they’d put my name where Starbuck was and put Starbuck where Apollo was. And I immediately got into the car and was seeking out Dirk to apologize, because I simply had no idea, I thought, down the road, the next story, maybe a couple of stories later he’d write one for Captain Apollo. He didn’t do that, he just took the very story that had probably been in Dirk’s hands, he’d been going “what a wonderful script I have here!” and two hours later he gets a script where he was now Captain Apollo and I’m Starbuck and literally he has not changed any lines. In any case I was very embarrassed and I found him at a party and I explained the whole situation to him and how sorry I was and he said, well, I understand, I just think you should go to Glen Larson and ask him to reverse it, put it back the other way. So I tried to find Glen Larson, and I told him, I appreciate the gesture, but the next time will you be a little more subtle? Sometimes you want to expand your character, you want to bring in new dimensions to the character and they gave Captain Apollo the chance to do a few things that he didn’t normally do on that show because, as you all know, Starbuck got to run around and have fun with the ladies and Captain Apollo…kind of had fun with himself…and from that time on they actually began to change, not change the characters, but to give Starbuck a little bit of the Captain Apollo quality and Captain Apollo a little bit of the Starbuck qualities, and they started to make the characters more well-rounded, and I appreciated that.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Melody Anderson]] as [[Brenda Maxwell]]
*[[Peter D. MacLean]] as [[Arends|President Arends]]
*[[Edward Mulhare]] as [[John]]
*[[Nehemiah Persoff]] as [[Supreme Commandant|Eastern Alliance Leader]]
*[[Logan Ramsey]] as [[Moore]]
*[[Ken Swofford]] as [[General Maxwell]]
*[[imdb:nm0167368|Sidney Clute]] as [[Stone]]
*[[Ken Lynch|Kenneth Lynch]] as [[Horning|Dr. Horning]]
*[[imdb:nm0722468|Jordan Rhodes]] as [[Brace]]
*[[John de Lancie]] as Officer
*[[imdb:nm0547501|Russ Marin]] as [[Alliance Member]]
*[[Milt Jamin]] as [[Alliance Leader]]

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxTuucbs2Tk&feature=related Experiment In Terra full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/EXPERIMENT.htm Experiment In Terra full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingExperiment.htm Experiment In Terra deleted scenes]

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Baltar's Escape

2014-01-04T18:42:40Z

AdamDeanHall: Removed the "a".

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| director= [[Winrich Kolbe]]
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== Overview ==
: ''Joining forces with the imprisoned [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] detainees, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] escapes from the [[Prison Barge|prison barge]], hijacks a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|ruling council]].''

== Summary ==

* Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is dictating a log. He states that [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] are firmly against him. He notes that the Quorum wants to release the [[Eastern Alliance]] prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy accompany the Alliance enforcers back to their base on [[Lunar 7]]. Adama is determined not to let the same mistakes that lead to the downfall of the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] occur again under this Quorum's leadership.
* Adama goes to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] on a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] piloted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. On the Barge, he engages Commandant [[Leiter]] in a discussion. There, Leiter goes to discuss how the [[Nationalist]]s wish to disrupt the "Natural Order" of things and how the Eastern Alliance has a [[Wikipedia:manifest destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, for this is what the Alliance was created for.
* Leiter then gloats on how ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is but a single warship, and how the Eastern Alliance will dispatch it like the "wolf pack does the bear".
* [[Reese]] interrupts the interrogation of Leiter, informing Adama that the Council wants the interrogation terminated and that Adama is to report directly to the Council immediately.
* Starbuck and Apollo object to this, believing that Adama should not have to answer to the Council as [[The Fleet (TOS)|The Fleet]] is under martial law. Adama holds steadfast in his oath as a [[Warrior]] to answer to the Council. He sternly states to the duo that he does not want to discuss the issue any further in front of the prisoner.
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* Adama is summoned before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] under the leadership of [[Sire]] [[Domra]]. Domra begins the meeting of the Quorum with the declaration that Adama is to receive the highest honor of the Quorum -- the [[Star of Kobol]] -- and also declares that the state of emergency has ended.
* Adama humbly refuses, claiming that there are still unforeseen dangers facing the Fleet. Adama then bluntly states that the meeting was called not to offer him an award, but to retire him.
* [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] chimes in: martial law will be dissolved and the Fleet will be returned to civilian control. Adama is to retain his vote on the Quorum and the command of ''[[Galactica]]''. In addition, ''Galactica'' will have an advisor from the Quorum. That advisor is none other than Tinia herself.
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] vehemently disagree with the decision. Adama retorts that perhaps the council is correct in ending martial law, noting that both [[Warrior]]s have forgotten their vows to serve and protect.
* Tinia quickly becomes a fixture in [[Core Command]], meddling in every decision of Adama's. This particularly chafes on [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]], who is barely able to maintain his composure.
* When Tinia orders [[Council Security]] forces to escort the Eastern Alliance prisoners to ''Galactica'' for a meeting with the Quorum, Tigh makes a crack about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). Tinia wants the Eastern Alliance prisoners to see the effect of the new civilian government, but the warriors fear the consequences of not being vigilant in this case.
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is pulling [[Wikipedia:KP|KP duty]], reluctantly serving his inmates their food. When the [[Borellian Nomen]] come through the line, he tries to win them over, telling them he has saved them some Borellian dessert. They ignore him, and find a place to sit.
* Baltar refuses to take the hint, and takes a seat next to them for his meal. He introduces himself, and mentions the rumor that the Eastern Alliance prisoners are going to be transported to ''Galactica''. From what he has been able to determine, the Eastern Alliance appears to be a major player in this part of the galaxy, and Baltar suggests they might make worthy allies, possibly in some sort of escape.
* [[Maga]] points out that Baltar doesn't have a very good track record, but Baltar shrugs it off, blaming incompetent followers.
* Baltar suggests taking the shuttle when it comes to pick up the Eastern Alliance prisoners, and using it to escape. They would make their way to [[Lunar Seven]], where the Eastern Alliance would be grateful for the return of their prisoners and would offer them protection. Baltar fancies that he'll be treated like a prince, as will any who helps in the plan.
* The Nomen decide it is worth a try. Maga informs Baltar that when the time comes for them to escape, the Nomen will temporarily die. Apparently this is a survival technique known to the Borellian Nomen.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] draw the assignment to pilot the shuttle to transport the prisoners. The Council Security ridicule the two warriors until Boomer uses some radical maneuvering to get them to strap in and shut up.
* In Core Command, Tinia and Tigh are in conflict. Tinia is insisting, much to Tigh's frustration, that there be no warriors present in the landing bay when the shuttle arrives. Tigh relents, and asks permission to leave as his shift has expired. Tinia makes sure to remind him not to go to the landing bay, and Tigh angrily asks if it is ok for him to go to the [[Officer's Club]] before heading out to that location. When Adama reminds Tinia that Colonel Tigh is an excellent warrior, but Tinia replies that what they need right now are excellent diplomats.
* Reese and the [[Blackshirt]]s escort the prisoners back to their cells. Reese instructs Leiter and his men to remain outside.
* Maga clutches his chest, and collapses. The bewildered guards draw their weapons, and watch helplessly as [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] collapse as well. They check the pulse of the Nomen, and find none. They immediately attempt to summon a medtech to help the prisoners.
* When the guards turn their backs to summon help, the Nomen spring into action, knocking the guards out. The Nomen use keys to free Baltar and explain that captivity has slowed their (still impressive) reflexes, and that their newfound freedom will help restore their normal form.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers arm themselves with laser rifles from the armory, as well as their signature black helmets. The Nomen regain their traditional garb, and arm themselves with [[laser bola]]s. Baltar simply equips himself with Reese's [[laser pistol]].
* Baltar insists that the group take the shuttle to ''Galactica'' in order to recover the [[Eastern Alliance destroyer]] as well as Baltar's [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]].
[[Image:Ea_enforcers_firing.jpg|thumb|Eastern Alliance enforcers fire on the Prison Barge's communications console.]]
* Eastern Alliance enforcers capture the communications station of the Prison Barge, forcing them to clear the shuttle for landing before destroying the communications equipment.
* Corporal [[Lomas]] and his companion disembark, only to discover that they have become the prisoners. They are used as hostages while the enforcers capture Boomer and Sheba, without a shot being fired.
* Baltar reveals his plan as the shuttle makes for ''Galactica''. Leiter's men will take out the guards and capture as many prisoners as possible. Baltar and the Borellian Nomen will take the lift straight to Core Command, hoping to seize control of ''Galactica''.
* Apollo and Starbuck are suprised to see Tigh at the Officer's Club putting a few away. Tigh relates his objection to Siress Tinia's plan of not having warriors in the landing bay, and relays the fact that the shuttle has been out of contact since it left the Prison Barge. Apollo and Starbuck leave to investigate, under the pretense of not being comfortable drinking with Tigh. Tigh is pleased that they took his hint.
* The shuttle is greeted by Sire Domra and the rest of the Quorum (save Adama and Tinia). Domra instructs the council to give the prisoners a warm welcome.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers emerge with weapons blazing, quickly herding up the council into the shuttle.
* Baltar and the Nomen make straight for the lift, and emerge in Core Command. Apollo and Starbuck block their path, and a firefight ensues. The warriors drive the invaders back to the lift, where they use it to return to the landing bay.
* Adama and Tinia are stunned when they hear of the situation. Colonel Tigh reports back to duty, proven correct in his suspicion of the Eastern Alliance prisoners.
* Baltar contacts Adama through the communication system, revealing Boomer and Sheba as his captives. Baltar demands that his Raider and its [[Centurion (TOS)|pilots]] be released, as well as the Eastern Alliance destroyer. Those ships, and the shuttle, will then fly to Lunar Seven. If the escapees suspect anything is wrong, they will detonate [[solonite]] charges that they have planted on the hull of ''Galactica''. Sire Domra is held in front of the display, and confirms that they have planted the charges.
* Once they reach Lunar Seven, if their demands have been met, the shuttle will be free to return to ''Galactica''. Baltar demands that everything happen within a [[Centar (TOS)|centar]], or he'll begin killing hostages one by one, beginning with Boomer. Boomer remains defiant, urging Adama to storm the landing bay, and is dragged off. Adama tries to bargain for more time, but Baltar remains firm.
* Apollo and Starbuck go to receive the Centurions, only to find them disassembled. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] had hoped to reprogram them, but his in that area is far from completed.
* Tinia suggests storming the landing bay before Baltar can detonate the charges. Adama and Tigh are shocked at this militant turn from the Siress, but agree with her assessment. They prep some warriors outside the landing bay in case they order a raid.
* Adama contacts Baltar, letting him know that the Centurions are still in pieces and that Dr. Wilker needs time to assemble them. Baltar suspects Adama is plotting to attack him. Adama surprises Baltar, though, by offering himself as a hostage in exchange for an extra centar. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Baltar accepts.
* Siress Tinia chooses to accompany Adama, feeling responsible for the current situation.
* Once the Centurions arrive the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]] suspect there will be a lull in their defenses as the groups separate to their respective vehicles. Adama will then contact Tigh in Core Command to signal the assault.
* Dr. Wilker has assembled one of the Centurions. He orders it to turn on a scanner, and the Centurion awkwardly moves over to the scanner before putting its fist through it. Dr. Wilker is disappointed, but this development gives Apollo an idea.
* Baltar plays the role of the gracious host to his newest prisoners, escorting Adama and Tinia aboard the shuttle.
* Tigh is pessimistic of their odds of success, backed up by a computer simulation.
* The captors disagree about what to do with the prisoners. Baltar is the only one who seems to actually intend to release the prisoners, while the Nomen and the enforcers expect to kill them regardless of the outcome.
* The Centurions are assembled in time for the deadline, and are delivered to the captors.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers board their destroyer, along with the Borellian Nomen.
* Adama is left unguarded and contacts the bridge, ordering Tigh to begin the attack. Tigh responds by ordering Adama to take off in the shuttle, which Adama does.
* The Eastern Alliance destroyer takes off after the shuttle launches. Baltar enters his Raider and orders the pilots to take off.
* The Centurion proves just as dextrous as it was in the lab, demolishing the controls.
* Apollo and Starbuck jump aboard the Raider and confiscate the detonator from Baltar before he can use it.
* The shuttle returns to ''Galactica'' safely. Vipers have begun pursuing the Eastern Alliance destroyer, hopefully leading ''Galactica'' straight to Lunar Seven.
* In light of recent events, the council votes to restore Adama's full authority over the Fleet. Tigh is relieved to hear that he will be seeing less of Siress Tinia, until Apollo points out Tinia entering with Adama. The two of them look quite cozy, driving Tigh to flag down the bartender.

==Adama's Notes==
''Since the return of our warriors with the prisoners from the Alliance of the planet Terra, the fleet has been in a state of constant confusion. If this Terra is in fact the planet Earth it is we seek, our flight across the universe may have been in vain. For we will have eluded the Cylons only to be faced by an equally oppressive human enemy. As usual of late, the Council, led by Sire Domra, is in total opposition to me. They wish to release the prisoners and to have an unarmed peace envoy with them to their outpost on Lunar Seven. I am afraid that the Council is bent on repeating the same mistakes that led to the destruction of our colonies at the hands of the Cylons. I am determined that shall not happen again so long as I am in command. In the meantime, I have ordered the fleet to full alert and taken a shuttle to the prison barge to interrogate personally the Eastern Alliance Enforcers.''

== Notes ==
* Despite the fact that [[Maren Jensen]], [[Tony Swartz]], [[Noah Hathaway]] and [[Laurette Spang]] appear in the "also starring" credits, their characters are nowhere to be seen in the episode.
* Domra and the Quorum use the same trick that Sire [[Uri]] used in "[[Saga of a Star World]]": offer awards to people who are deserving of them and then declare a radical edict. In this case, the edict of the council is to dissolve martial law, assign Adama an aide and offer peace to war-mongering, dangerous fascists.
* The stunt that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] pulled in the shuttle could not have occurred in space. There is no such thing as "leveling out" in space and therefore such an occurrence smacks in the face of science, given that the shuttle is not affected by gravity. (If the shuttle was in an atmosphere of a planet, then the trick to get the [[Council Security]] officers to shut up would have worked.)
* A missing scene showing the Eastern Alliance soldiers taking Colonial weaponry from a storage locker was cut for time. This explains why the Eastern Alliance and the Colonial Military Security force (seen preparing to storm the bay) are carrying the same rifles.

== Analysis ==

* Late in the run of the first Galactica television series, there was increasing pressure on the production to reduce costs, as TV ratings decreased. As a result, there was a tendency for episodes to re-utilize existing sets, and as a result, more episodes took place aboard the Galactica or other ships in the fleet. "Baltar's Escape", in this way, is one of the ultimate recycling episodes. It makes use not only of the sets of the Galactica hangar, bridge, and prison barge as it's primary settings, but also recycles a group of characters from prior episodes - including all the baddies that were all on the prison barge.
*Despite the need for frugality, however, "Baltar's Escape" is an entertaining episode. Putting Baltar together with the Eastern Alliance and the [[Borellian Nomen]] creates interesting juxtaposition, and a chance for the bad guys to interact with each other. Some might find it reminiscent of a Galactica version of the [[wikipedia:Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society of Super Villains]].
* At the end of the show, Baltar is again captured, and the Eastern Alliance prisoners flee aboard they vessel, with the Borellian Nomen along for the ride. The ulimate fate of the escapees is never dealt with, however. The episode ends with the capture of Baltar and although Blue Squadron, and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in particular, pursue the Eastern Alliance cruiser back to Lunar 7 during the course of the next episode, ''[[Experiment in Terra]]'', this plot detail is lost amidst the drama of the intervention at Terra, and we never learn what happens to the Alliance villains or the Nomen.

== Questions ==
* Where is [[Sire]] [[Geller]]? (Sire Geller was the council leader in "[[Greetings from Earth]]".)
* Why were the weapons taken from the [[Borellian Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] stored aboard the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]]?
* What has [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] done to [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] to be included in Baltar's thinly veiled death threat on the shuttle?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Starbuck comments on the rogues gallery:''
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:''' [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance|Enforcers]]. At least we have all our enemies in the same place!
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' Including the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]]!

*''Baltar sizes up his opposition:''
:'''Baltar:''' Well, now, Lt. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]! How nice to see you. Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. I could settle all my debts at once.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Ina Balin]] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[John Hoyt]] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 4th Guard
*[[John Dullaghan]] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as [[Reese|1st Guard]]
*[[imdb:nm2530887|Mitchell Reta]] as Control Operator
*[[Paul Tinder]] as 5th Guard
*[[Paul LeClair]] as 2nd Guard

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI-tPeMzc5k&feature=related Baltar's Escape full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BALTARSESCAPE.htm Baltar's Escape full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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The Living Legend, Part II

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| image = Pegasus_flight_pod.jpg
| title= The Living Legend, Part II
| series= tos
| forumthread=1535
| episode= 11
| guests= [[Lloyd Bridges]] as Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]]
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story= Ken Pettus <br> [[Glen A. Larson]]
| director= [[Vince Edwards]]
| production= 50920
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| US airdate= 1978-12-03
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
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== Overview ==

:''After ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' thwarts [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]'s attack on the [[the Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], Commanders [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]] plan to attack [[Gamoray]] for its desperately needed fuel supplies, in the midst of this is a visit from the [[Imperious Leader]] himself.''

== Summary ==

* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] orders the [[Cylon Raiders]] to retreat, as the Raiders are half out of fuel and the [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] from [[Pegasus (TOS)|''Pegasus'']] are coming in fresh.

* [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] calls [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]. Adama thanks Cain for the assistance, and claims everything is under control. Adama requests to land his Vipers on ''Pegasus'' as it will take a while to repair the landing bays on ''Galactica''. They agree to meet in Adama's quarters in 20 [[centon (TOS)|centons]] to discuss their battle plans to take advantage of the surprise that ''Pegasus'' has inspired in the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] reports that the Cylons have three [[Basestar (TOS)|base ships]] as well as four squadrons from [[Gamoray (TOS)|Gamoray]]. [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] believes that there is no way they could survive a united attack from that force.

* Commander Cain argues that now is the perfect time to attack the base on Gamoray, as it would surprise them. Apollo agrees that they would not be expecting it.

* Adama points out that the [[anti-assault battery|anti-assault batteries]] on Gamoray would wipe out the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]]. Cain proposes sending a commando team to knock out they anti-assault batteries, clearing a way for the attack.

* The basestars would attack while the ships were capturing the fuel, so Cain proposes that one battlestar engage the basestars in a delaying tactic. He suggests ''Pegasus'' for that duty, as ''Galactica'' is still undergoing repairs.

* Adama calls Cain into his quarters. Adama is afraid that Cain does not comprehend the risks to [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] that his plan calls for. Cain claims that is what the delaying operation is for. Adama decides to go with Cain's plan, only asking that there be no more surprises.

* [[Cassiopeia]] sees Cain in the hallway, and wants to talk to him. Cain doesn't have time, as the mission starts soon, and he won't let her come to ''Pegasus''. He says she will be safer on ''Galactica''. He tells her he loves her, and that he'll see her after the mission.

* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] asks Apollo what their odds are, walking right into a Cylon city. Apollo doesn't think Boomer really wants to know. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] comes in carrying extra [[laser pistol]]s thinking that they might need some extra firepower.

* [[Bojay]] and [[Sheba]] enter, asking to check in. They have been assigned to the mission by Commander Cain. They claim to be the only ones familiar with the target. They've flown over it several times, but have never been on the ground.

* Sheba seems pessimistic about their success, while Starbuck remains optimistic. He offers a side bet of a "personal" nature. Sheba declines, as she wouldn't want to have to throw the mission just to avoid the bet.

* Cassiopeia stops Starbuck on the way to the shuttles. She wants to talk to him. Starbuck tries to brush her off, but she insists on trying to find out what Cain is planning. She thinks he isn't planning on coming back, or he would have let her go to ''Pegasus''. Sheba agrees, and wants to go find out what he is planning. Apollo points out that Cain ordered her on the mission, but she admits that the whole thing was her idea. Cassiopeia offers to take her place, pointing out that they don't have a medtech with them.

* Baltar asks for the situation report from [[Lucifer]]. Lucifer reports that the consensus is that they should ask for help from the base on Gamoray. Baltar dislikes the idea of the commander of Gamoray taking credit for destroying ''Galactica''. Baltar asks for the strength of the base, and Lucifer tells him that there are four complete squadrons, the equivalent of a base star. Baltar realizes that they have the firepower of four basestars at their disposal, and orders an immediate attack.

* The [[warrior]]s prepare to jump out of the shuttle. Apollo tells everybody to home in on Sheba and Bojay's location since they have the best chance of spotting the base.

* A pair of IL-series drones discuss what an honor it is for the [[Imperious Leader]] to make a trip all the way from Cylon. A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] arrives and announces that the Imperious Leader's ship has landed at the [[spacedrome]].

[[Image:northridgeshot.jpg|thumb|right|Parachuting to the surface of Gamoray.]]
* The Warriors land their parachutes with guns blazing, taking out a couple of Centurion sentries.

* Apollo spots a munitions bunker, and forms a plan to destroy it as a diversion.

* The warriors have set their charges, but have lost track of Bojay. Bojay is still planting charges when a Centurion sentry spots him. They exchange laser fire. The Centurion is terminated but Bojay is injured.

* Sheba runs back for Bojay. Cassiopeia and Apollo run after her.

* Starbuck is worried that they need to attack soon in order to take advantage of the diversion, so he and Boomer begin their attack on the anti-assault batteries without the rest of the team.

* Cassiopeia treats Bojay's wounds, and they get moving again carrying Bojay.

* The Imperious Leader claims that it is an honor to dedicate the new southern center of Cylon culture, for the advance of and perfection of the Cylon race. With this secure outpost deep in the Krillian star system, their supremacy is all but assured.

* Boomer and Starbuck wonder where all the Cylons are.

* The explosives at the munitions depot explode.

* The IL-series drones are horrified. The Imperious Leader inquires as to what the explosion was. The Imperious Leader orders two command Centurions to find out.

* The group with Bojay make it far enough away from the explosions to survive the blast, but Bojay cannot continue. Sheba offers to stay behind, but Cassiopeia says that Sheba is needed with Apollo, so Cassie will stay with Bojay.

* Apollo gives Cassiopeia one of his laser pistols, and he and Sheba head out.

* Boomer and Starbuck sneak up near the command station of the anti-assault batteries. They try to sneak up around one of the doors, when a Centurion spots them and fires. They destroy the Centurion, starting a firefight.

* Starbuck wants to get out of there, claiming there are too many to handle. Boomer asks about the control center, and Starbuck's response is to prime a hand mine and toss it into the center.

* Apollo and Sheba arrive just in time for the control center to go up in smoke.

* ''Galactica'' has entered Raider range of Gamoray, and the Cylons will be sending fighters at them regardless of ground missile support. Adama orders fighters to launch, and to notify ''Pegasus''.

* ''Galactica'''s Vipers begin wreaking havoc on the base, destroying structures and any Cylons foolish enough to be wandering around outside.

* Baltar prepares for the final attack against ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus''. Lucifer brings bad news, letting Baltar know that the battlestars are over Gamoray. Baltar says that this is perfect, as it leaves the fleet unprotected.

* Baltar orders an attack launched on the fleet. Lucifer points out that there is a special envoy on Gamoray headed by the Imperious Leader. Baltar changes his tune, ordering all ships to attack the battlestars.

* Cassiopeia nearly kills Apollo as the team returns from the raid. Two shuttles have been sent to retrieve them.

* The shuttle heads towards ''Pegasus'' under Cassiopeia's orders. She claims that it is a medical emergency, and ''Pegasus'' is the closer of the two ships.

* Cassiopeia tells Starbuck that the decision really was made with Bojay in mind, but that she still hadn't decided between him and Cain. Starbuck understands, claiming that everybody is entitled to some confusion.

* [[Tolan]] reports an unbelievable number of Cylon ships heading towards them. Cain orders an intercept course. Tolan asks if they are going to lead them away, but Cain responds that they are going to go right through them to Baltar's basestar.

* Apollo realizes that if Baltar sees ''Pegasus'' coming for him he will recall all the ships from Gamoray to defend himself.

* Cain asks how the mission went, and Apollo says that Bojay took a hit but that Sheba and Cassiopeia are fine. Cain is surprised that Sheba and Cassie went.

* Apollo questions Cain's attack plan, fearing for the lives of the warriors (including Cain's daughter). Cain claims that he knows how to win a battle.

* Cain comes down to the [[Life Station|life sciences station]] where Sheba is visiting Bojay. Sheba leaves when he arrives, claiming she needs to be ready to launch. Cain asks her to shuttle Bojay to ''Galactica'', but Sheba says that what is planned for her Squadron is planned for her.

* Sheba tells Cain that she saw Cassiopeia risk her life to save a life, and gives him her blessing regarding the two.

* The Vipers launch forming a spearhead in front of ''Pegasus''. There are so many Raiders it is hard for them to miss, but they are losing Vipers.

* The Vipers carve a corridor for ''Pegasus'', and Cain orders her ahead at full speed.

* Baltar learns that the ''Pegasus'' did not stop to engage the raiders, and realizes that she is supposed to be a decoy. He orders the raiders to break off and continue to Gamoray.

* The Raiders have heavily damaged ''Pegasus'', forcing Apollo to break off their spearhead operation to return to help. Sheba's Viper is heavily damaged, so Apollo and Starbuck offer to lead her back to ''Pegasus''.

* The Raiders receive their orders to disengage ''Pegasus'' and head straight for Gamoray.

* ''Galactica'' picks up the Raiders on their sensors. Adama fears Cain's plan has failed. He orders the ground teams that are collecting fuel to finish up and begin returning.

* Cain visits the wounded at the life sciences station. Cassiopeia asks him if he is winning his battle, and Cain asks if she thinks it is his own personal war.

* Sheba comes in on a stretcher, apologizing to her father for missing a Cylon. Cassiopeia rushes off with her for treatment.

* Apollo and Starbuck ask if the damage on ''Pegasus'' is under control. Cain replies that ''Pegasus'' will be ready for what she needs to do.

* Starbuck and Apollo suspect his plan, and advise Cassiopeia to prepare the wounded to be transported in shuttles.

* ''Galactica'''s sensors report that ''Pegasus'' is heading straight for the basestars. Adama realizes that this was Cain's plan all along that he never intended to lead the fighters away.

* Adama tries to talk Cain out of his attack. Cain is determined to attack, as it will draw the fighters off of ''Galactica''. Cain has sent the wounded and non-essential personnel in shuttles to the fleet.

* Adama says the same effect would be achieved if Cain veers off right before getting to the baseships, but Cain doesn't want the raiders to be able to refuel and resume attacks on ''Galactica''. Adama threatens to relieve Cain of command, but Cain ends up getting his way.

* Baltar realizes that Cain is coming for him. He recalls the Raiders.

* Cain praises Starbuck and Apollo, and wishes them luck. Starbuck offers to stay with Cain, but Cain wants Apollo to have all the help he can to defend the shuttles if the raiders encounter them on their way back.

* Cain is planning on taking ''Pegasus'' (without Vipers) against the three basestars (without their Raiders).

* Starbuck is afraid they'll never see Cain again, but Apollo has a feeling that Cain may still yet make it somehow.

* Cain says goodbye to Sheba, who doesn't want to leave ''Pegasus''. Cassiopeia says that Cain is a very special man, and that she will never forget him.

* Lucifer informs Baltar that the raiders won't return in time to defend them. Baltar orders his ship to drop back and to let the other basestars engage ''Pegasus''.

* Starbuck calculates that the raiders will not encounter the shuttles. He proposes that they drop back to see if they can help ''Pegasus''. Boomer is put in charge, allowing Apollo and Starbuck to head back.

* Starbuck and Apollo realize that ''Pegasus'' is going between the two basestars. They decide to try to take out the flank missile launchers on both of them.

* ''Pegasus'' launches all missiles on the basestars at point blank range. Starbuck and Apollo back off as the missiles begin to launch.

* The basestars go up in a dramatic explosion, blinding the Viper pilots. All that is left is smoke and debris, and ''Pegasus'' is nowhere to be seen.

* The raiders are approaching, so Apollo and Starbuck head back to the fleet at maximum speed.

* Sheba is recovering in the life sciences station. She asks if there is any word from her father, but Adama says that her father wouldn't risk breaking radio silence to give away his position.

* Starbuck says that for all they knew ''Pegasus'' could have headed out for deep space, as the raiders would have been too low on fuel to pursue.

* Adama tells Sheba that until they make contact with ''Pegasus'' again he'd like her to consider herself part of their family. Sheba says that she already does.

== Notes ==

* This is the last appearance of the [[Imperious Leader]], apart from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', and his most visible.
* With ''Pegasus'''s [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots stranded aboard ''Galactica'', two new recurring characters have been added: Lieutenants [[Sheba]] and [[Bojay]].
* Bojay would only be seen for a few episodes, with his last appearance onscreen in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]".
* This episode features the only use of shuttles for parachuting troops.
* One of the parachute stuntmen appears to have a mustache, yet none of the warrior characters have one.
* Some of the scenes on the ground at the Gamoray base were filmed at night on the campus of the [http://www.csun.edu/ University of California at Northridge].
* The Pegasus missile launch sequences actually depict a [[w:NASA|NASA]] [[w:Saturn V|Saturn V]] third stage separating from the main rocket <ref>http://www.ehartwell.com/afj/Image:Apollo6Staging2.jpg</ref> (the producers apparently felt it was easier and cheaper to recycle existing NASA footage rather than create an additional separate SFX miniature for this particular scene)
*The plot element of attacking a Cylon installation for fuel was later unintentionally used in the [[Re-imagined Series]]'s episode "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]", while the loss of ''Pegasus'' in a sacrificial assault on three basestars was used in "[[Exodus, Part II]]".
* This two-part episode and the episode "[[Fire in Space]]" were edited together for a video release called ''[[Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack]]''. In this video, [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]]'s report comes at the beginning, then followed by Apollo and Starbucks' patrol scene. The first 45 mins to an hour of this video were more narrative in nature with some scenes taken out completely from the original aired episodes.

== Analysis ==

* Sheba grows to be an important character and ultimately a romantic interest for Apollo. [[Ronald D. Moore]] has suggested in interviews that he felt Sheba was originally a one-shot character, designed to be a female version of the dedicated and brooding Captain Apollo, and thus created a dramatic tension akin to Apollo meeting a mirror image of himself. Having achieved this with the character of [[Kara Thrace]], there was no need to create an analog of Sheba when ''Pegasus'' was introduced in the [[Re-imagined Series]].
* Furthermore, the introduction of another child of a battlestar commander, commanding a Viper squadron, does seem a bit obvious, but Sheba does seem to have her own characteristics, even early on. For example, having Starbuck make a pass at Apollo's dopplegänger is humorous, but the rapid manner in which she dismisses the brash lieutenant has perhaps more to do with the strained relationship between Cain, Starbuck, Cassiopeia and Sheba. The Cain/Sheba relationship is very much unique in the series, and may hint at what writers may have hoped to do with [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]].
* From this point on the producers determine to keep Anne Lockhart's Sheba aboard ''Galactica'', and she rapidly assumes the place that Athena originally was designed to have in the program, while Athena herself is assigned the role of elementary school teacher. By the time "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]", Athena is no longer part of the show, and Sheba occupies the role of one of the two female leads in the series.
** Interestingly enough, Serina, Cassiopeia and Sheba, who are the most successful female roles in the series, all appear to have been characters that were originally planned to be written out, while Athena, the only planned recurring character, was ultimately written out.

== Questions ==

* The [[electronic defense shields]] on ''Pegasus'' seem to be a new technology that was not introduced in prior episodes of the series. Is this an experimental technology integrated into ''Pegasus'' prior to the [[Battle of Molecay]]? If so, what other technologies does ''Pegasus'' have?
* Do ''Pegasus'' and [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] survive the explosion of the two [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]]?
* Does the [[Imperious Leader]] survive the assault on [[Gamoray]]?
* How many people from ''Pegasus'' become a part of the Fleet?
* How much does the assault on Gamoray hurt the Cylons and their interests in the [[Krillian Star System]]?
* How badly does Baltar's inability to destroy both battlestars prior to the assault on Gamoray hurt his position within the Cylon Empire?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{audio|Living Legend, Part II - Support Troops.mp3|''Starbuck comments on Cassiopeia and Sheba being involved in the strike mission:''}}
:'''Starbuck:''' With support troops like this, who needs Cylons?

* {{audio|The Living Legend, Part II - Uh Oh.mp3|''IL-series Cylons comment on the explosions at their base on Gamoray:''}}
:'''[[IL-series]] [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]]:''' "Uh oh."

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[The Living Legend/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[imdb:nm0352069|Rod Haase]] as [[Tolan]]
*[[Ted Hamaguchi]] as Helmsman

== Novelization ==

The Berkely novelization adds a lot of nuances and details to the episode. Read the [[http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Living_Legend_(Book) review.]]

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoDd_x6aw68&feature=related The Living Legend Part 2 full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/LIVINGLEGEND.htm The Living Legend full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingLiving.htm The Living Legend deleted scenes]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/Best.htm ''The Pegasus Chronicles''] - four full-length novels available free online that continue the adventures of Commander Cain and the Pegasus.

==References==

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[[de:Zu Lebzeiten Legende, Teil II]]
{{TOS}}

The Living Legend, Part I

2013-10-22T14:10:32Z

AdamDeanHall: Apollo ordered Sheba and Bojay to stand aside or else.

{{Episode Data
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| title= The Living Legend, Part I
| series= tos
| forumthread=1534
| episode= 10
| guests= [[Lloyd Bridges]] as [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]]
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story= [[IMDB:nm0678758|Ken Pettus]] <br> [[Glen A. Larson]]
| director= [[Vince Edwards]]
| production= 50919
| rating=
| US airdate= 1978-11-26
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
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== Overview ==

:[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]] ''is reunited with '' [[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', a sister [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] previously thought destroyed. Led by the legendary and sometimes arrogant Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], the [[The Fleet (TOS)|fleet]] is torn in its loyalty between [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and Cain, but they eventually join forces in [[Battle of Gamoray|a daring attack]] on the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].''

== Summary ==

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] are being pursued by unidentified objects from behind them in the heart of the [[Delphian Empire]].

* The objects are none other then two other [[Colonial]] [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] flown by Lieutenant [[Sheba]], and Lieutenant [[Bojay]].

* Just as Sheba and Bojay are about to finish off Apollo and Starbuck, Sheba's [[scanner]] shows that the occupant of the Viper she is pursuing is human and orders a cease fire. In the ensuing dialogue, Apollo and Starbuck are informed that Sheba is strike leader of Silver Spar Squadron. They are re-united with Bojay, who once served with ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'s'' [[Blue Squadron]] before he was transferred to the [[Fifth Fleet]] that perished at the [[Battle of Molecay]], two [[yahrens]] before.

* Sheba and Bojay escort a bewildered Apollo and Starbuck aboard the ''[[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]'' ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', commanded by the legendary Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]].

* Aboard ''Galactica'', Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] reports to Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] that the fleet is low on fuel. Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] reports that there is what appears to be scans of something massive, the size of a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] city not too far off. Adama orders the fleet to dead stop while awaiting word on the fate of Apollo and Starbuck's patrol.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - The Living Legend.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''The Living Legend'']]
* Apollo and Starbuck are re-united with warriors aboard ''Pegasus'' and are informed that Cain ordered the ''Pegasus'' out into deep space after the [[Battle of Molecay]]. They have been fighting the Cylons and using fuel and weapons from the Cylons to fuel their own personal war effort.

* Colonel [[Tolan]], Cain's second in command, takes Apollo and Starbuck to Cain's quarters, where are re-united with the "living legend." They inform Cain of the fate of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]], and of the 220 ship rag-tag fleet. Cain, now with information of ''Galactica'' surviving the war, declares that the Cylon Empire is about to fall as he plans to mount an offensive.

* Aboard ''Galactica'', [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] informs Adama and Colonel Tigh that there is a visual echo coming from the scans ahead. The scanner shows a battlestar. [[Omega]] informs Adama of a message coming over Fleet Com-Line Alpha — a communications channel used only between Colonial warships. Adama feels the message is a hoax, but Cain appears on the monitor and informs Adama, much to the delight of the latter, that he will be aboard shortly.

* Cain, with Apollo and Starbuck in tow as he boards ''Galactica'', informs Adama that the Cylons now control [[Gamoray (TOS)|Gamoray]], a society once thriving with 50 million people. This means the Cylons now control over half the universe.

* Cain had been doing strike runs on Gamoray for fuel to fund his war campaign, but could not figure out why the Cylons didn't send [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]] to finish him off. His answer was now clear: the renegade traffic the Cylons were having problems with was ''Galactica'' and her fleet.

*Cain tries to get Adama to side with him in an effort to conquer the Cylons on Gamoray. But Adama declines, citing the safety of the fleet as his main priority.

* Aboard ''Pegasus'', Cain meets with Starbuck and Apollo and asks about a woman he once knew before the war. It turns out the woman was [[Cassiopeia]], the woman Starbuck is involved with. Cain then introduces the two to Sheba, his daughter.

* After the meeting Apollo asks Starbuck whether he plans to tell Cassiopeia about Cain's survival. Starbuck dismisses any suggestion of Cassiopeia rekindling a romance with Cain again, but Starbuck does tell her later that Cain is alive. Cassiopeia immediately runs off to reunite with her former lover aboard ''Pegasus''. They share a tender embrace and reminisce before Cassiopeia tells Cain about her relationship with Starbuck. She asks Cain for time for her to think.

* Aboard ''Galactica'', Apollo asks Starbuck how Cassiopeia took the news. Viewers learn a little of Starbuck's character: The [[warrior]] doesn't form deep attachments to people after being raised on his own. Young [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] puts in his two cents in, reeling off a list of other women Starbuck has waiting for him.

* Back on ''Pegasus'', Cain and Cassiopeia talk about Sheba and how their relationship may cause issues between Cain and his daughter.

* Meanwhile in the Officers' Lounge, Apollo and Starbuck meet with warriors from Silver Spar Squadron. Sheba and Apollo butt heads over the military differences between Adama and Cain. Cain enters the lounge with Cassiopeia and Sheba leaves, very uncomfortable with seeing her. Apollo confronts Sheba about the conflict, but Sheba says that working with Apollo won't be a problem.

* A meeting of the commanders is convened and a plan is made to intercept [[Cylon freighter (TOS)|Cylon Tankers]] to provide fuel for the fleet. Adama proposes to use a squadron from each of the battlestars. Cain declines at first but Adama reminds him of the need for the warriors to integrate for the benefit of morale. Cain agrees, boasting that his warriors would be glad to pass along their experience to ''Galactica's'' warriors. Apollo is surprised by Cain's arrogance.

* During pre-launch, Sheba discovers that Cain has joined the mission, to her surprise and concern. During the mission they are intercepted by a Cylon patrol. Blue Squadron seems at the mercy of the Cylons until Silver Spar Squadron engages. Cain orders Blue Squadron to pursue while he goes off to take care of the tankers.

* Cain destroys the tankers against orders, and tells a disbelieving Apollo that he was firing at a Cylon fighter.

*Aboard ''Galactica'', Cain maintains his story during a meeting with Adama, Apollo and Sheba, and also cites Blue Squadron's inexperience. Cain now pushes the attack on Gamoray to Adama, stating that it is now essential to seize fuel for the fleet. Adama tells Cain, rather tersely, that he will give his answer in the morning.

* Apollo knows the truth but remains silent. Confronting Sheba, she maintains that the tankers were hit by incidental fire. Apollo tells her that he has found a weakness or two.

* Another war meeting is convened and Cain pushes harder for a total victory at Gamoray. Adama again declines, citing the risk of too great a loss of life, and offers an alternative; ''Pegasus'' is carrying a full fuel load and Adama wishes to distribute part of that load amongst the fleet. Cain still feels a victory is possible. Adama is not interested and orders the fuel to be distributed. When Cain refuses the order, Adama (the ranking officer) relieves Cain of his command, and orders Tigh to assume the bridge of the ''Pegasus''.

*In the Officers' Lounge, Sheba and Bojay tell Cain that the ''Pegasus's crew'' will follow his orders . Cain refuses, telling the two that what they are talking about is mutiny. Cain may be the stubbornest warrior in the fleet, but he's also the best, and won't leave the fleet defenseless.

* Aboard Baltar's basestar, [[Lucifer]] informs [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] of the finding of the Colonial Fleet. Baltar tells Lucifer to prepare of an attack to finally finish off ''Galactica'' for good without support from Gamoray. All Baltar wants is a celebration from Gamoray and to take command of Gamoray for himself. Lucifer suggests that they go through the formality of destroying the humans ''before'' organising the victory celebrations.

*Lucifer questions Baltar's plan. Baltar responds that there are other [[Cylons (TOS)|IL-series]] Cylons that will gladly be at his side after the victory. Baltar then offers to personally lead the strike force to punctuate his point of victory much to Lucifer's surprise.

* Meanwhile Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer and Jolly board ''Pegasus'' for the fuel distribution. Tolan and Tigh confer on the ''Pegasus''' bridge: Tolan wonders if they should wait until the bad moods on board from the warriors over the treatment of Cain subside. Tigh disagrees and orders the transfers to begin.

* In ''Pegasus'' landing bay, ''Galactica's'' warriors are met with resistance from Silver Spar Squadron, culminating in Apollo and Boomer drawing their pistols at Sheba and Bojay. Just as it appears a fight is imminent, an alert is sounded as Cylons attack the Fleet.

* On ''Galactica'', Cain and Adama agree to use ''Galctica'' to defend the Fleet, while ''Pegasus'' accelerates to [[lightspeed]] to swing round behind the Cylon task force (the largest one since the destruction of the Colonies), and catch them between two fires.

* Cain flies his Viper back to ''Pegasus'' and informs Tolan and Tigh of his resumption of command on the battlestar. His crew cheers while Tolan tells Tigh that the situation isn't personal. Tigh understands, commenting "How can you fight a living legend?"

* ''Galactica'' takes heavy damage to her Alpha landing bay. Just as it seems the Cylons are going to destroy the ship, Baltar's Cylon pilot informs him of a second battlestar. Baltar is incredulous, but the pilot re-confirms the second battlestar's existence. When Baltar sees the ''Pegasus'' coming straight for him, he orders his pilot to retreat.

== Notes ==
* This is the first appearance of [[Lloyd Bridges]] as Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], [[Anne Lockhart]] as [[Sheba]] and [[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]].
* In the episode "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of The Gods]]," Jack Stauffer returns as Bojay in command of ''Galactica's'' new [[Silver Spar Squadron]].
* In addition, this is the first episode that represents a shift where Caprica becomes the dominant colony mentioned. For instance, the [[Battle of Cimtar]] is referred to as primarily Caprica centered, with no mention of the other colonies, although all the other colonies were apparently equally targeted.
* This is the first mention of more then just one fleet in the Colonial Military. In the pilot there appeared to be only one main fleet. ''Pegasus'' was part of the Fifth Fleet.
* Sheba was introduced as a new love interest for Apollo and their relationship was to develop over the course of the series had it continued into more seasons.
* Commander Cain and ''Pegasus'' were also slated to return in future episodes had the show not been canceled.
* This two-part episode and the episode "[[Fire in Space]]" were edited together for a video release called ''[[Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack]]''. In this video, [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]]'s report comes at the beginning, then followed by Apollo and Starbucks' patrol scene. The first 45 mins to an hour of this video were more narrative in nature with some scenes taken out completely from the original aired episodes.

== Analysis ==
* In "The Living Legend", a decidedly popular episode of the original Galactica series, [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] finally meets his match, when confronted with another military leader, Commander Cain, who has his own league of loyal troops, and his own battlestar to boot. One of the few story arcs from the Original Series to be remade in the [[Re-imagined Series]], "The Living Legend" provides many memorable moments, introduces a new regular character to the show (Lieutenant Sheba) and above all brings us Lloyd Bridges's interpretation of Commander Cain, an old "war daggit" if there ever was one.
* Dramatically, the juxtaposition of two battlestar crews is interesting, as loyalties are put to the test when the military philosophies of the two commanders clash. Thematically, however, the episode is perhaps a bit more unclear. Adama, who has reluctantly followed the edicts of the [[Council of Twelve]], represents a sort of benign military rule, coupled with the religious mantle that he wears as the person who is guiding the Fleet to the promised land of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]. Cain, patterned no doubt on George C. Scott's depiction of the famous WWII general in the acclaimed 1970 movie ''[[w:Patton (film)|Patton]]'', represents a different philosophy - A damn-the-torpedoes, full-steam-ahead military machismo that Adama worries will get everyone killed. This point of view is never really challenged, however, and Cain takes a good portion of his crew and the battlestar ''Pegasus'' with him on a military gamble that at the end of the episode is never confirmed to have worked or not. By surrendering on more than one occasion to Cain's view, Commander Adama seems to legitimate it, which may leave the viewer with the conclusion that Cain's philosophy is valuable and a good counterpoint to Adama's perspective.
* Cain is a character that was planned to return. [[Count Iblis]] suggests Sheba would see her father again a few episodes later, and there was apparently a script idea for a reunion had the series continued. Glen A. Larson's brief attempt to revive the series prior to the Moore production also involved Cain and the battlestar ''Pegasus'', and the character has appeared in fan fiction and comics over the years.
* Cain's comments suggest the Cylon empire is not that vast or powerful as he estimates the two battlestars might be able to defeat the empire. We also learn that the addition of the relatively sparsely populated planet of Gamoray (50 million inhabitants) means the Cylons now control over half the (inhabited-?) "universe" and the conquest is deemed sufficiently important for the Cylon imperious leader to visit Gamoray in person.

== Questions ==
* How many battlestars were part of the Fifth Fleet?
* How many ''Pegasus'' crew members lost their lives at Molecay?
* What colony does Cain originate from?
* Why does Adama order the Fleet to come to a "dead stop"? Why not simply shut off the engines and continue drifting forward through space?
* Again, when Baltar orders Lucifer to give him two of their best pilots, shouldn't all Centurions be equal in ability?
* How many other races have fallen to the Cylons since the destruction of the Twelve Colonies?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Cain's thoughts on the Cylons:''
: '''[[Cain (TOS)|Cain]]:''' Galmonging Cylons!

* ''Starbuck and Apollo discuss Starbuck's inability to admit he gets attached to people:''
: '''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]''': Are you in a little pain?
: '''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]''': No! What are you talking about?
: '''Apollo''': Hey, hey. It's me, Apollo, remember? We talk about things.
: '''Starbuck''': Yeah, well, I— I guess I never did like to admit that I form, uh... attachments.
: '''Apollo''': You don't even like to admit it to yourself. You know, I never understood that about you.
: '''Starbuck''': You were always part of a very big family, and I never had that. So I just grew up keeping the number of people around me as large as I could.
: '''Apollo''': So you couldn't be hurt by any particular one?
: '''Starbuck''': Look, I don't care if [[Cassiopeia]]... feels something for this Cain. I just don't understand the, um, combination. He's uh– he's uh–
: '''Apollo''': Too old?
: '''Starbuck''': Yeah.
: '''Apollo''': Starbuck, I think you'd better read up on your [[Book of the Word]]. Some of the Elders of [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]] were married to some very young wives.
: '''Starbuck''': Wives? Aren't we getting a little ahead of ourselves here? She wouldn't marry him. Anyway... who cares? ''Not me!''

* ''Sheba on working with Apollo:''
: '''[[Sheba]]''': Working with you won't be a problem.

* ''Apollo letting Sheba know that he knew the Cylon tankers were indeed destroyed by Cain:''
: '''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' We have found a weakness or two now haven't we?

* ''Cain's toasting their premature belief of victory over the Cylons:''
: '''Cain:''' A toast to our victory over the Cylons!!

* ''Apollo objects to Cain's insinuation that Blue Squadron was involved in the Cylon tankers' destruction:''
: '''Apollo:''' (to Adama) Commander, with all due respect, [[Blue Squadron (TOS)|Blue Squadron]] was nowhere in the vicinity when those [[Cylon tanker|tankers]] blew up!

* ''Baltar's Centurions attempt to tell Baltar about the second battlestar:''
: '''[[Centurions (TOS)|Centurion]]:''' Sir, I suggest you look at the [[Pegasus (TOS)|other battlestar]].
: '''[[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]]:''' That's impossible!
: '''Centurion:''' No, it is a battlestar.

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[The Living Legend/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Anne Lockhart]] ([[Sheba]]) discusses filming the Viper launch scene:''

: '''Anne Lockhart:''' I remember my first episode, which was the two-parter with Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]]…there are pieces of film which they will shoot and reuse constantly every episode, and the first time they had to shoot me in the [[Viper (TOS)|[V]iper]] cockpit, shooting out of the [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']], they gave me my helmet and said, here’s what you have to do…I had to lean back, like the gravity was forcing me back in my seat. Well, they started filming and I pushed myself back with all of my strength, hit my helmet, it flew up and hit me in the face, and that scene is in several episodes. I felt sooo stupid. The next time I did it I figured out to keep my head down and sent my back into the back of my seat instead of my head.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://geocities.com/sjpaxton/galacon.html|title=1986 Galacon Q & A with Richard Hatch and Anne Lockhart|date=|accessdate=12 August 2007|last=Paxton|first=Susan J.|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Anne Lockhart]] as Lieutenant [[Sheba]]
*[[Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[imdb:nm0352069|Rod Haase]] as [[Tolan|Colonel Tolan]]
*[[imdb:nm0421191|Junero Jennings]] as [[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]] Bridge Officer

== Novelization ==

The Berkely novelization adds a lot of nuances and details to the episode. Read the [[http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Living_Legend_(Book) review.]]

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY0IW57L5Z8&feature=related The Living Legend Part 1 full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/LIVINGLEGEND.htm The Living Legend full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingLiving.htm The Living Legend deleted scenes]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/Best.htm ''The Pegasus Chronicles''] - four full-length novels available free online that continue the adventures of Commander Cain and the Pegasus.

== References ==

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[[de:Zu Lebzeiten Legende, Teil I]]
{{TOS}}

Baltar's Escape

2013-08-20T14:40:27Z

AdamDeanHall: Included Adama's notes.

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| image = Baltar's Escape.jpg
| title= Baltar's Escape
| series= tos
| forumthread=1542
| episode= 18
| guests=
| writer= [[Donald Bellisario]]
| story=
| director= [[Winrich Kolbe]]
| production= 50927
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-03-11
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
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| prev= [[Greetings from Earth]]
| next= [[Experiment in Terra]]
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== Overview ==
: ''Joining forces with the imprisoned [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] detainees, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] escapes from the [[Prison Barge|prison barge]], hijacks a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|ruling council]].''

== Summary ==

* Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is dictating a log. He states that [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] are firmly against him. He notes that the Quorum wants to release the [[Eastern Alliance]] prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy accompany the Alliance enforcers back to their base on [[Lunar 7]]. Adama is determined not to let the same mistakes that lead to the downfall of the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] occur again under this Quorum's leadership.
* Adama goes to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] on a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] piloted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. On the Barge, he engages Commandant [[Leiter]] in a discussion. There, Leiter goes to discuss how the [[Nationalist]]s wish to disrupt the "Natural Order" of things and how the Eastern Alliance has a [[Wikipedia:manifest destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, for this is what the Alliance was created for.
* Leiter then gloats on how ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is but a single warship, and how the Eastern Alliance will dispatch it like the "wolf pack does the bear".
* [[Reese]] interrupts the interrogation of Leiter, informing Adama that the Council wants the interrogation terminated and that Adama is to report directly to the Council immediately.
* Starbuck and Apollo object to this, believing that Adama should not have to answer to the Council as [[The Fleet (TOS)|The Fleet]] is under martial law. Adama holds steadfast in his oath as a [[Warrior]] to answer to the Council. He sternly states to the duo that he does not want to discuss the issue any further in front of the prisoner.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Baltar's Escape.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Baltar's Escape'']]
* Adama is summoned before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] under the leadership of [[Sire]] [[Domra]]. Domra begins the meeting of the Quorum with the declaration that Adama is to receive the highest honor of the Quorum -- the [[Star of Kobol]] -- and also declares that the state of emergency has ended.
* Adama humbly refuses, claiming that there are still unforeseen dangers facing the Fleet. Adama then bluntly states that the meeting was called not to offer him an award, but to retire him.
* [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] chimes in: martial law will be dissolved and the Fleet will be returned to civilian control. Adama is to retain his vote on the Quorum and the command of ''[[Galactica]]''. In addition, ''Galactica'' will have an advisor from the Quorum. That advisor is none other than Tinia herself.
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] vehemently disagree with the decision. Adama retorts that perhaps the council is correct in ending martial law, noting that both [[Warrior]]s have forgotten their vows to serve and protect.
* Tinia quickly becomes a fixture in [[Core Command]], meddling in every decision of Adama's. This particularly chafes on [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]], who is barely able to maintain his composure.
* When Tinia orders [[Council Security]] forces to escort the Eastern Alliance prisoners to ''Galactica'' for a meeting with the Quorum, Tigh makes a crack about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). Tinia wants the Eastern Alliance prisoners to see the effect of the new civilian government, but the warriors fear the consequences of not being vigilant in this case.
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is pulling [[Wikipedia:KP|KP duty]], reluctantly serving his inmates their food. When the [[Borellian Nomen]] come through the line, he tries to win them over, telling them he has saved them some Borellian dessert. They ignore him, and find a place to sit.
* Baltar refuses to take the hint, and takes a seat next to them for his meal. He introduces himself, and mentions the rumor that the Eastern Alliance prisoners are going to be transported to ''Galactica''. From what he has been able to determine, the Eastern Alliance appears to be a major player in this part of the galaxy, and Baltar suggests they might make worthy allies, possibly in some sort of escape.
* [[Maga]] points out that Baltar doesn't have a very good track record, but Baltar shrugs it off, blaming incompetent followers.
* Baltar suggests taking the shuttle when it comes to pick up the Eastern Alliance prisoners, and using it to escape. They would make their way to [[Lunar Seven]], where the Eastern Alliance would be grateful for the return of their prisoners and would offer them protection. Baltar fancies that he'll be treated like a prince, as will any who helps in the plan.
* The Nomen decide it is worth a try. Maga informs Baltar that when the time comes for them to escape, the Nomen will temporarily die. Apparently this is a survival technique known to the Borellian Nomen.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] draw the assignment to pilot the shuttle to transport the prisoners. The Council Security ridicule the two warriors until Boomer uses some radical maneuvering to get them to strap in and shut up.
* In Core Command, Tinia and Tigh are in conflict. Tinia is insisting, much to Tigh's frustration, that there be no warriors present in the landing bay when the shuttle arrives. Tigh relents, and asks permission to leave as his shift has expired. Tinia makes sure to remind him not to go to the landing bay, and Tigh angrily asks if it is ok for him to go to the [[Officer's Club]] before heading out to that location. When Adama reminds Tinia that Colonel Tigh is an excellent warrior, but Tinia replies that what they need right now are excellent diplomats.
* Reese and the [[Blackshirt]]s escort the prisoners back to their cells. Reese instructs Leiter and his men to remain outside.
* Maga clutches his chest, and collapses. The bewildered guards draw their weapons, and watch helplessly as [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] collapse as well. They check the pulse of the Nomen, and find none. They immediately attempt to summon a medtech to help the prisoners.
* When the guards turn their backs to summon help, the Nomen spring into action, knocking the guards out. The Nomen use keys to free Baltar and explain that captivity has slowed their (still impressive) reflexes, and that their newfound freedom will help restore their normal form.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers arm themselves with laser rifles from the armory, as well as their signature black helmets. The Nomen regain their traditional garb, and arm themselves with [[laser bola]]s. Baltar simply equips himself with Reese's [[laser pistol]].
* Baltar insists that the group take the shuttle to ''Galactica'' in order to recover the [[Eastern Alliance destroyer]] as well as Baltar's [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]].
[[Image:Ea_enforcers_firing.jpg|thumb|Eastern Alliance enforcers fire on the Prison Barge's communications console.]]
* Eastern Alliance enforcers capture the communications station of the Prison Barge, forcing them to clear the shuttle for landing before destroying the communications equipment.
* Corporal [[Lomas]] and his companion disembark, only to discover that they have become the prisoners. They are used as hostages while the enforcers capture Boomer and Sheba, without a shot being fired.
* Baltar reveals his plan as the shuttle makes for ''Galactica''. Leiter's men will take out the guards and capture as many prisoners as possible. Baltar and the Borellian Nomen will take the lift straight to Core Command, hoping to seize control of ''Galactica''.
* Apollo and Starbuck are suprised to see Tigh at the Officer's Club putting a few away. Tigh relates his objection to Siress Tinia's plan of not having warriors in the landing bay, and relays the fact that the shuttle has been out of contact since it left the Prison Barge. Apollo and Starbuck leave to investigate, under the pretense of not being comfortable drinking with Tigh. Tigh is pleased that they took his hint.
* The shuttle is greeted by Sire Domra and the rest of the Quorum (save Adama and Tinia). Domra instructs the council to give the prisoners a warm welcome.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers emerge with weapons blazing, quickly herding up the council into the shuttle.
* Baltar and the Nomen make straight for the lift, and emerge in Core Command. Apollo and Starbuck block their path, and a firefight ensues. The warriors drive the invaders back to the lift, where they use it to return to the landing bay.
* Adama and Tinia are stunned when they hear of the situation. Colonel Tigh reports back to duty, proven correct in his suspicion of the Eastern Alliance prisoners.
* Baltar contacts Adama through the communication system, revealing Boomer and Sheba as his captives. Baltar demands that his Raider and its [[Centurion (TOS)|pilots]] be released, as well as the Eastern Alliance destroyer. Those ships, and the shuttle, will then fly to Lunar Seven. If the escapees suspect anything is wrong, they will detonate [[solonite]] charges that they have planted on the hull of ''Galactica''. Sire Domra is held in front of the display, and confirms that they have planted the charges.
* Once they reach Lunar Seven, if their demands have been met, the shuttle will be free to return to ''Galactica''. Baltar demands that everything happen within a [[Centar (TOS)|centar]], or he'll begin killing hostages one by one, beginning with Boomer. Boomer remains defiant, urging Adama to storm the landing bay, and is dragged off. Adama tries to bargain for more time, but Baltar remains firm.
* Apollo and Starbuck go to receive the Centurions, only to find them disassembled. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] had hoped to reprogram them, but his in that area is far from completed.
* Tinia suggests storming the landing bay before Baltar can detonate the charges. Adama and Tigh are shocked at this militant turn from the Siress, but agree with her assessment. They prep some warriors outside the landing bay in case they order a raid.
* Adama contacts Baltar, letting him know that the Centurions are still in pieces and that Dr. Wilker needs time to assemble them. Baltar suspects Adama is plotting to attack him. Adama surprises Baltar, though, by offering himself as a hostage in exchange for an extra centar. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Baltar accepts.
* Siress Tinia chooses to accompany Adama, feeling responsible for the current situation.
* Once the Centurions arrive the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]] suspect there will be a lull in their defenses as the groups separate to their respective vehicles. Adama will then contact Tigh in Core Command to signal the assault.
* Dr. Wilker has assembled one of the Centurions. He orders it to turn on a scanner, and the Centurion awkwardly moves over to the scanner before putting its fist through it. Dr. Wilker is disappointed, but this development gives Apollo an idea.
* Baltar plays the role of the gracious host to his newest prisoners, escorting Adama and Tinia aboard the shuttle.
* Tigh is pessimistic of their odds of success, backed up by a computer simulation.
* The captors disagree about what to do with the prisoners. Baltar is the only one who seems to actually intend to release the prisoners, while the Nomen and the enforcers expect to kill them regardless of the outcome.
* The Centurions are assembled in time for the deadline, and are delivered to the captors.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers board their destroyer, along with the Borellian Nomen.
* Adama is left unguarded and contacts the bridge, ordering Tigh to begin the attack. Tigh responds by ordering Adama to take off in the shuttle, which Adama does.
* The Eastern Alliance destroyer takes off after the shuttle launches. Baltar enters his Raider and orders the pilots to take off.
* The Centurion proves just as dextrous as it was in the lab, demolishing the controls.
* Apollo and Starbuck jump aboard the Raider and confiscate the detonator from Baltar before he can use it.
* The shuttle returns to ''Galactica'' safely. Vipers have begun pursuing the Eastern Alliance destroyer, hopefully leading ''Galactica'' straight to Lunar Seven.
* In light of recent events, the council votes to restore Adama's full authority over the Fleet. Tigh is relieved to hear that he will be seeing less of Siress Tinia, until Apollo points out Tinia entering with Adama. The two of them look quite cozy, driving Tigh to flag down the bartender.

==Adama's Notes==
''Since the return of our warriors with the prisoners from the Alliance of the planet Terra, the fleet has been in a state of constant confusion. If this Terra is in fact the planet Earth it is we seek, our flight across the universe may have been in vain. For we will have eluded the Cylons only to be faced by an equally oppressive human enemy. As usual of late, the Council, lead by Sire Domra, is in total opposition to me. They wish to release the prisoners and to have an unarmed peace envoy with them to their outpost on Lunar Seven. I am afraid that the Council is bent on repeating the same mistakes that led to the destruction of our colonies at the hands of the Cylons. I am determined that shall not happen again so long as I am in command. In the meantime, I have ordered the fleet to full alert and taken a shuttle to the prison barge to interrogate personally the Eastern Alliance Enforcers.''

== Notes ==
* Despite the fact that [[Maren Jensen]], [[Tony Swartz]], [[Noah Hathaway]] and [[Laurette Spang]] appear in the "also starring" credits, their characters are nowhere to be seen in the episode.
* Domra and the Quorum use the same trick that Sire [[Uri]] used in "[[Saga of a Star World]]": offer awards to people who are deserving of them and then declare a radical edict. In this case, the edict of the council is to dissolve martial law, assign Adama an aide and offer peace to war-mongering, dangerous fascists.
* The stunt that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] pulled in the shuttle could not have occurred in space. There is no such thing as "leveling out" in space and therefore such an occurrence smacks in the face of science, given that the shuttle is not affected by gravity. (If the shuttle was in an atmosphere of a planet, then the trick to get the [[Council Security]] officers to shut up would have worked.)
* A missing scene showing the Eastern Alliance soldiers taking Colonial weaponry from a storage locker was cut for time. This explains why the Eastern Alliance and the Colonial Military Security force (seen preparing to storm the bay) are carrying the same rifles.

== Analysis ==

* Late in the run of the first Galactica television series, there was increasing pressure on the production to reduce costs, as TV ratings decreased. As a result, there was a tendency for episodes to re-utilize existing sets, and as a result, more episodes took place aboard the Galactica or other ships in the fleet. "Baltar's Escape", in this way, is one of the ultimate recycling episodes. It makes use not only of the sets of the Galactica hangar, bridge, and prison barge as it's primary settings, but also recycles a group of characters from prior episodes - including all the baddies that were all on the prison barge.
*Despite the need for frugality, however, "Baltar's Escape" is an entertaining episode. Putting Baltar together with the Eastern Alliance and the [[Borellian Nomen]] creates interesting juxtaposition, and a chance for the bad guys to interact with each other. Some might find it reminiscent of a Galactica version of the [[wikipedia:Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society of Super Villains]].
* At the end of the show, Baltar is again captured, and the Eastern Alliance prisoners flee aboard they vessel, with the Borellian Nomen along for the ride. The ulimate fate of the escapees is never dealt with, however. The episode ends with the capture of Baltar and although Blue Squadron, and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in particular, pursue the Eastern Alliance cruiser back to Lunar 7 during the course of the next episode, ''[[Experiment in Terra]]'', this plot detail is lost amidst the drama of the intervention at Terra, and we never learn what happens to the Alliance villains or the Nomen.

== Questions ==
* Where is [[Sire]] [[Geller]]? (Sire Geller was the council leader in "[[Greetings from Earth]]".)
* Why were the weapons taken from the [[Borellian Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] stored aboard the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]]?
* What has [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] done to [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] to be included in Baltar's thinly veiled death threat on the shuttle?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Starbuck comments on the rogues gallery:''
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:''' [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance|Enforcers]]. At least we have all our enemies in the same place!
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' Including the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]]!

*''Baltar sizes up his opposition:''
:'''Baltar:''' Well, now, Lt. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]! How nice to see you. Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. I could settle all my debts at once.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Ina Balin]] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[John Hoyt]] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 4th Guard
*[[John Dullaghan]] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as [[Reese|1st Guard]]
*[[imdb:nm2530887|Mitchell Reta]] as Control Operator
*[[Paul Tinder]] as 5th Guard
*[[Paul LeClair]] as 2nd Guard

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI-tPeMzc5k&feature=related Baltar's Escape full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BALTARSESCAPE.htm Baltar's Escape full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Seraphs

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'''Seraphs'''<ref name="dorsey">{{cite_web|url=http://www.battlestargalactica.com/books/maxpress.htm|title=Maximum Press: Battlestar Galactica comic books: One Fan's Opinion|date=|accessdate=5 July 2007|last=Dorsey|first=John|format=|language=}}</ref> are the names for the [[Beings of Light]] first discovered in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]".

In the comic series, the Seraphs are responsible for providing ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' and her [[the Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] a "warp system" that permits them to reach [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].<ref name="dorsey"/>

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Seraphs

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'''Seraphs'''<ref name="dorsey">{{cite_web|url=http://www.battlestargalactica.com/books/maxpress.htm|title=Maximum Press: Battlestar Galactica comic books: One Fan's Opinion|date=|accessdate=5 July 2007|last=Dorsey|first=John|format=|language=}}</ref> are the names for the [[Beings of Light]] first discovered in "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]".

In the comic series, the Seraphs are responsible for providing ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' and her [[the Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] a "warp system" that permits them to reach [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].<ref name="dorsey"/>

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The Hand of God (TOS)

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AdamDeanHall: Commander Cain went up against two Cylon base stars in the conclusion of "The Living Legend, Part 2".

:''This article details an episode of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] episode of the same name, see [[The Hand of God (RDM)]].''
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== Overview ==

:''[[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] decides to quit running from the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], and launches [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge|an all-out attack]] on a [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]].''

== Summary ==

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] is leading [[Sheba]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and [[Cassiopeia]] through some unknown parts of [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] on something of a group date. They climb into a dome, directly over the main thrusters.

* Apollo opens up the shielding on the dome, revealing space all around them. Cassiopeia is frightened, but Apollo explains that they are safe as the walls are constructed from [[transparent tylinium]]. Apollo explains that it is a [[Celestial chamber]]. When ''Galactica'' was launched 500 [[yahren]] ago, she had several chambers, but only one remains. They were used by navigators to take star sightings to double-check the calculations of the navigation computers.

* The scanners are set for long range [[Gamma frequency|Gamma frequencies]], an outdated method of communication. Sheba notices that they are receiving a signal on a Gamma frequency. Apollo recognizes something in the signal that looks like ships that used to be flown by [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|the Colonials]] many yahrens ago.

[[Image:Apollo_11.jpg|thumb|right|Boomer analyzing a Gamma frequency transmission.]]

* The date group wakes up [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]], who speculates that the signal could either be a harmonic signal, with a double or tripling of the original transmitting frequency, in which case the source would be relatively close. If the signal is at its original frequency it would have to be intergalactic to be so weak.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] orders ''Galactica'' to scan in the direction of the signal in order to see if it was a harmonic signal originating from nearby. A planetary system is detected in the direction of the transmission, so Adama orders Apollo to take a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] patrol into the system to take a closer look.

* Apollo, Starbuck, and Sheba fly towards the system. They detect five planets. Starbuck detects a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]] coming out from behind orbit of the third planet. The Vipers flee hoping they avoided detection.

* The basestar is located in a strategic location on the rim of the galaxy, forcing [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] to take a long detour if they want to avoid it. Adama thinks that the transmission they received was sent from the basestar as part of an elaborate trap. Tired of running, Adama proposes attacking the basestar.

* Aboard the basestar, a Command Centurion checks the status. A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] reports a blip shortly before achieving orbit. The Command Centurion orders a [[Cylon Raider|fighter]] patrol to check the far side of the planet system just to be safe.

* Commander Adama and [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] brief the Viper pilots. All Vipers squadrons will be launched in an attempt to draw out the Cylon Raiders. They will be outnumbered two to one. ''Galactica'' will attempt to flank around the star system and surprise the basestar, getting the first strike. After that it will be a slugfest.

* Apollo stays after the meeting examining the basestar model. He and Starbuck come up with a plan to use [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar's]] Cylon fighter to sneak aboard the basestar and knock out its scanners, ensuring ''Galactica'' the first strike. Apollo is able to convince Adama of his plan, however Starbuck's knowledge of the interior of the basestar is too limited (after his brief stay during "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part I]]"). Adama decides that the person who would be better able to help them with information would be Baltar himself.

* The Cylon Raiders have found nothing in their search, but the Command Centurion orders them to continue further into the galaxy as long as fuel permits.

[[Image:BaltarsBargain.jpg|thumb|right|Adama strikes a bargain with Baltar.]]

* Adama offers Baltar freedom in exchange for information. Adama would drop Baltar off on a habitable planet that they pass, leaving him with adequate provisions and shelter. Baltar is able to negotiate for a short range communication device as well. Baltar would be set free after the basestar has been destroyed.

* Sheba accuses Apollo of having a death wish since [[Serina]]'s loss, and reveals her feelings for him. Meanwhile Cassiopeia is asking Starbuck why he has to be on every dangerous mission. Starbuck admits that he sees the danger, but chooses not to dwell on it.

* Boomer gives Apollo and Starbuck an identification transmitter, which would alert their fellow Viper pilots that they are friendly when they return from their mission. He reminds them not to lose the transmitter, or else they will likely be shot at. Starbuck says that if they do lose the transmitter that they'll just waggle their wings.

* Baltar explains that they can probably safely land without clearance. It will be assumed that there is a communications problem on the raider. A centurion will be sent if they don't have any fighters out. The control center is at the bottom of the central core, guarded by a single centurion. They can just destroy the computers outside the command room to blind the basestar.

* Apollo and Starbuck launch the Raider and stumble into the returning Cylon patrol, but are not noticed by the Cylons.

* After the Centurions have disembarked, Apollo and Starbuck leave the hangar and make their way to the central core, and open the hatch. As they climb down a ladder, the Centurion guard looks up, prompting an exchange of laser fire. The Centurion is destroyed, and the warriors are unharmed. They enter the computer room outside the control center, and Starbuck plants the charges while Apollo covers him.

* ''Galactica'' launches all of her Vipers and begins her flanking maneuver. The basestar picks up the Vipers on its sensors. The Command Centurion orders all fighters dispatched to intercept the Vipers, and orders sensors to scan for ''Galactica''.

* A Centurion walks in on Starbuck planting the last charge, and is shot in the chest. Apollo and Starbuck flee up the ladder. As Apollo rushes up the ladder he drops the identification transmitter. With several Centurions on their tail, they continue up the ladder anyway. The charges detonate, killing the pursuing Centurions and blinding the basestar.

* The Vipers duel with the raiders. Both sides take losses but the raiders are getting the worst end of it.

* ''Galactica'' spots the basestar. Adama orders everyone to battle stations and gets the first shots in, severely damaging the basestar. The basestar detects ''Galactica'' and begins to return fire. ''Galactica'' sustains heavy damage, but destroys the Cylon basestar.

[[Image:CelestialChamber.jpg|thumb|right|Apollo scans Gamma frequencies for the signal.]]

* ''Galactica'' issues a recall order to all Vipers. They have not received any signal from the identification transmitter. Ass several Raiders have made suicide runs towards ''Galactica'', Adama orders another approaching raider destroyed but is stopped by Boomer, who thinks it is Starbuck and Apollo because "they're waggling!"

* After they are safely aboard, Apollo returns to the Celestial chamber, looking for another Gamma frequency signal, which he hopes came from Earth. Apollo expects that first contact will come in the form of routine video or radio scans. Starbuck comes looking for him to return him to the victory celebration. After they exit the Celestial chamber the signal is received again, this time clearer: it is a transmission of the Apollo moon landing, with nobody there to see it.

== Notes ==
*This episode is both the season and series finale of the [[Original Series]].
*This episode is notable in that it has no guest stars and introduces no new characters.
*The title was reused for the [[The Hand of God (RDM)|tenth episode]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. Aside from both Adamas launching an offensive strike against Cylon forces, there is little comparison between the two episodes. The writers of the Re-imagined Series episode claimed that the naming of their episode and the offensive attack plans were coincidental; they weren't aware of this Original Series episode.
* Apollo gives the age of ''Galactica'' as being 500 [[yahren]]s (years) and given his comments on the removal of her [[celestial chamber]]s, it can be inferred that ''Galactica'' was updated throughout the years.
*The final episode of the Original Series shows not just one, but two authentic items of American space program output.
:*The first article, shown in the grainy Gamma transmissions, is camera footage from the return of the ascent stage of an [[w:Apollo Lunar Module|Apollo Lunar Module]]. Specifically, the footage was of ''Eagle'', the first lunar lander to reach the moon, piloted by [[w:Neil Armstrong|Neil Armstrong]] and [[w:Buzz Aldrin|Buzz Aldrin]] in July, 1969.
:*The central basestar core was in fact the interior of the mockup or backup vehicle of [[w:Skylab|Skylab]], the first United States space station, which was used from 1973 to 1974. Two flight-ready Skylabs were built; the flown station reentered the atmosphere in 1979 to great international fanfare and speculation as to its crash and debris site. The second flight-ready vehicle is available for viewing at the [[w:National Air and Space Museum|National Air and Space Museum]]. The mockup resides in the hands of the [[w:United States Space & Rocket Center|United States Space & Rocket Center]] and underwent restoration.

== Analysis ==

* Boomer speculates that the signal they recorded could have be on a harmonic frequency, doubling or quadrupling the original frequency. If it is a harmonic it comes from nearby. The planetary system they scouted has a large [[w:Jupiter|Jupiter]]-like [[w:gas giant|gas giant]], a [[w:Venus|Venus]]-like planet with a compressed [[w:carbon dioxide|carbon dioxide]] atmosphere, and a lifeless red [[w:Mars|Mars]]-like world. It have be [[w:Sol|our solar system]] but this isn't explored further for fear another Cylon basestar might be coming to investigate.
* As inferred from previous episodes, such as "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]", a Cylon [[basestar (TOS)|basestar]] and a Colonial [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] are evenly matched.
* This episode suggests that the Galactica saga takes place hundreds or even thousands of years in the far future. Therefore, Earth would most likely be far enough along technologically and politically to help their brothers from the Colonies. ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' contradicts this, however.
*Unless a Colonial "year" is significantly shorter than 365 Earth days, the episode creates a continuity error between the Original Series and its [[spin-off]], ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' in terms of time. ''Galactica 1980'' begins with ''Galactica'' arriving at Earth in 1980 after a "30 year" journey. However, even if ''Galactica'' is picking up the Apollo landing "live" in this episode, there is only an 11 year difference between 1969, when the moon landing occurred and 1980 when ''Galactica'' makes it to Earth. As well, assuming the star system ''Galactica'' receives the signal in is not the Sol system, the transmissions from the 1969 moon landing (traveling at the speed of light) would take much, much longer to cross interstellar (if not intergalactic) space to reach ''Galactica''.
*Much like the Re-imagined Series, the setting of the Original Series is chronologically ambiguous relative to the real-world Earth. There is no definitive way to prove within the context of the Original Series just what time period the journey of ''Galactica'' and her fleet takes place in, only that it is some point after 1969. Only ''Galactica 1980'' gives a precise date marker relative to Earth, the year 1980. This means that the star system encountered in this episode has to be [[w:Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri]] as it is the only nearby star located sufficiently close to our solar system for the 1980 date to work. In this case Galactica would intercept the Apollo 11 broadcast in late 1973 while Alpha Centauri is located directly between Earth and the Colonial fleet From there, the remaining sublight speed journey to our solar system takes 5-6 Earth years and the fleet arrives in 1980.
*In theory, the first video transmission ''Galactica'' could receive from Earth would actually be the broadcast of the opening ceremonies of the [[w:1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics]] from Berlin, Germany. By that time however, ''Galactica'' would also have picked up many years-worth of radio signals as well. However, someone would have to be monitoring what they considered a superfluous and "ancient" set of signals. This is comparable to SETI monitoring radio transmissions and without people and funding, nobody monitors this data.

== Questions ==

*What is the fate of Baltar? Does Adama follow through with his promise to Baltar?
*Were it to occur, how would the civilians in the Fleet react to Baltar's release by Adama? What of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]]?
*Where is [[Lucifer]]?
*What of [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] and [[Muffit]]? ([[Troy (1980)|Answer]])
*Would Starbuck and Cassiopeia be [[seal]]ed?
*Where is Apollo and Sheba's relationship going?
*What is the current state of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]]? ([[Galactica 1980|Answer]])
*How old is the gamma frequency transmission ''Galactica'' receives?
*Do the Colonials believe in [[w:backups|backing up important data]]?
*Why doesn't Apollo attach a recording device to the gamma frequency booster that Boomer gave him?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
* ''Colonel Tigh briefs the [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots about the Cylon [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]]:''
:'''Colonel Tigh''': She carries three hundred fighters. Has two long range mega pulsars... here... and here. And over a hundred defensive laser turrets. She's an orbiting killer... capable of destroying every ship we have... including the ''Galactica''.
:'''Starbuck''': (to Boomer) That's what I like about the Colonel... his optimism.

* ''Boomer gives Starbuck the IFF transponder:''
:'''Boomer''': Whatever happens, don't lose that transmitter. It's the only way we'll be able to tell you from the Cylons.
:'''Starbuck''': Well, if we do, we'll just waggle our wings.
:'''Boomer''': You would.

* ''Cassiopeia and Sheba watch Starbuck and Apollo take off from the [[Celestial chamber]].''
:'''Cassiopeia''': Why did I ever have to fall in love with a warrior?
:'''Sheba''': I don't know.

* ''A Cylon [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] approaches ''Galactica'', and is about to be shot by the defensive systems.''
:'''Boomer''': No! Don't fire! It's them!
:'''Adama''': How do you know?
:'''Boomer''': They're waggling!
:'''Tigh''': Waggling?!

== Deleted Scenes ==
:''See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Deleted_scenes|The deleted scenes from this episode.]]

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iUw8Zb-gSU&feature=related The Hand of God full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/HANDOFGOD.htm The Hand of God full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingHand.htm The Hand of God deleted scenes]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BG.htm Overview of Battlestar Galactica including why it was cancelled]

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[[de:Die große Schlacht]]

Pegasus (TOS)

2013-02-22T18:50:33Z

AdamDeanHall: This was mentioned in Part 1, not Part 2.

:''This article discusses the [[Original Series]] ship. For other meanings of '''Pegasus''', see [[Pegasus (disambiguation)]]''

{{Ship Data
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| title= Pegasus
| race= Colonial
| type= Military
| ftl= Yes
| co= [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]]
| role= Carrier / battleship hybrid
| weapons= 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles
| status= Presumed destroyed
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The battlestar '''''Pegasus''''', in the years prior to the fall of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]], was assigned to patrol the edges of Colonial space under the leadership of [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]]. Cain was a noteworthy military leader, and was in fact known as a "living legend."

Two yahren before the destruction of the Colonies, ''Pegasus'' was involved in the [[Battle of Molecay]] with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]. The battle was a complete disaster for the Colonials and the entire fifth fleet, except ''Pegasus'', was destroyed. ''Pegasus'' managed to slip away from the battle and, aware that the route back home would be crawling with Cylons, Cain ordered the battlestar out into deep space.

As a result, ''Pegasus'' is the second of only two battlestars known to have survived the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]].

''Pegasus'' encounters ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' in "[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]". At that time, two of Cain's key [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots are Lieutenant [[Bojay]] and his daughter, Lieutenant [[Sheba]].

The two battlestars meet and conduct a fierce [[Battle of Gamoray|assault against the Cylons]]. Toward the end of the battle, Cain leads his ship against two [[Basestar (TOS)|Cylon basestar]]s to permit ''Galactica'' and the Fleet to escape. Lieutenant Sheba, remains with ''Galactica'' after ''Pegasus'' disappears, as does Lieutenant Bojay. In the battle Cain orders the use of [[electronic defense shields]], which seems to be an ability unique to ''Pegasus'' ([[The Living Legend]]).

==Notes==
[[Image:Pegasuspatch.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Pegasus'' uniform patch.]]
*The question of the survival of Cain and his battlestar remains in doubt, and is unresolved by the conclusion of the series. [[Count Iblis]] mentions to Sheba in "[[War of the Gods, Part I]]" that she would see her father again, but it is unclear whether or not he is lying. Producer Glen A. Larson has mentioned in subsequent interviews that he had hoped to revisit the ''Pegasus'' storyline, and briefly pursued a revival attempt based around ''Pegasus'' at one point.
* The name "Pegasus" is derived from the Greek mythos. Pegasus was a winged horse-god who was the foal of Poseidon. This image of a winged horse is emblematic on the helmet of ''Pegasus's'' Viper pilots in "[[The Living Legend, Part I|The Living Legend]]".

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Ovions

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AdamDeanHall: Added space.

[[Image:Ovions.jpg|thumb|250px|The Ovions in ''Saga of a Star World'']]

'''Ovions''' are insectoid creatures that manage a mysterious [[Chancery|gambler's paradise]] on the planet [[Carillon]]. They are one of the members of [[The Alliance|Cylon Alliance]]. Their extensive [[tylium]] mines are an extremely valuable asset.

The Ovions use Carillon's playground on the surface to attract their prey. The [[chancery]] is rigged to let the players always win, and there is [[grog]] and entertainment to keep the people occupied. Ovions occasionally prowl discreetly on the entertainment level, but generally remain out of sight. Individual humans are trapped selectively when they enter the elevator, and are taken into the hive-like structures underground instead of their desired destination. They are then placed into chambers which slowly transform them into food.

[[Cassiopeia]] is trapped in such a manner, until she is rescued by [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]. They are presumably wiped out when Carillon is destroyed by the explosion of the tylium mines ([[Saga of a Star World]]).

== Notes ==
* Named characters include [[Lotay|Queen Lotay]] and [[Seetol]].
* [[MemoryAlpha:Ovion|Ovion]]s are also the name of a hexapodic race mentioned in ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Voyager|Star Trek: Voyager]]''. Given the mention of hexapodicism, which the Ovions depicted in "[[Saga of a Star World]]" shared (having four arms and two legs), it is likely that this is ''Voyager'''s nod to ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]''.

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Baltar's Escape

2013-02-14T19:02:33Z

AdamDeanHall: Changed "with" to "when".

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== Overview ==
: ''Joining forces with the imprisoned [[Borellian Nomen|Borellians]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] detainees, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] escapes from the [[Prison Barge|prison barge]], hijacks a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]], and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|ruling council]].''

== Summary ==

* Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is dictating a log. He states that [[Sire]] [[Domra]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] are firmly against him. He notes that the Quorum wants to release the [[Eastern Alliance]] prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy accompany the Alliance enforcers back to their base on [[Lunar 7]]. Adama is determined not to let the same mistakes that lead to the downfall of the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] occur again under this Quorum's leadership.
* Adama goes to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] on a [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] piloted by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. On the Barge, he engages Commandant [[Leiter]] in a discussion. There, Leiter goes to discuss how the [[Nationalist]]s wish to disrupt the "Natural Order" of things and how the Eastern Alliance has a [[Wikipedia:manifest destiny|manifest destiny]] to rule all life in the universe, for this is what the Alliance was created for.
* Leiter then gloats on how ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is but a single warship, and how the Eastern Alliance will dispatch it like the "wolf pack does the bear".
* [[Reese]] interrupts the interrogation of Leiter, informing Adama that the Council wants the interrogation terminated and that Adama is to report directly to the Council immediately.
* Starbuck and Apollo object to this, believing that Adama should not have to answer to the Council as [[The Fleet (TOS)|The Fleet]] is under martial law. Adama holds steadfast in his oath as a [[Warrior]] to answer to the Council. He sternly states to the duo that he does not want to discuss the issue any further in front of the prisoner.
[[Image:TV Guide Advertisement - Baltar's Escape.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide ad for ''Baltar's Escape'']]
* Adama is summoned before the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] under the leadership of [[Sire]] [[Domra]]. Domra begins the meeting of the Quorum with the declaration that Adama is to receive the highest honor of the Quorum -- the [[Star of Kobol]] -- and also declares that the state of emergency has ended.
* Adama humbly refuses, claiming that there are still unforeseen dangers facing the Fleet. Adama then bluntly states that the meeting was called not to offer him an award, but to retire him.
* [[Siress]] [[Tinia]] chimes in: martial law will be dissolved and the Fleet will be returned to civilian control. Adama is to retain his vote on the Quorum and the command of ''[[Galactica]]''. In addition, ''Galactica'' will have an advisor from the Quorum. That advisor is none other than Tinia herself.
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] vehemently disagree with the decision. Adama retorts that perhaps the council is correct in ending martial law, noting that both [[Warrior]]s have forgotten their vows to serve and protect.
* Tinia quickly becomes a fixture in [[Core Command]], meddling in every decision of Adama's. This particularly chafes on [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]], who is barely able to maintain his composure.
* When Tinia orders [[Council Security]] forces to escort the Eastern Alliance prisoners to ''Galactica'' for a meeting with the Quorum, Tigh makes a crack about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). Tinia wants the Eastern Alliance prisoners to see the effect of the new civilian government, but the warriors fear the consequences of not being vigilant in this case.
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] is pulling [[Wikipedia:KP|KP duty]], reluctantly serving his inmates their food. When the [[Borellian Nomen]] come through the line, he tries to win them over, telling them he has saved them some Borellian dessert. They ignore him, and find a place to sit.
* Baltar refuses to take the hint, and takes a seat next to them for his meal. He introduces himself, and mentions the rumor that the Eastern Alliance prisoners are going to be transported to ''Galactica''. From what he has been able to determine, the Eastern Alliance appears to be a major player in this part of the galaxy, and Baltar suggests they might make worthy allies, possibly in some sort of escape.
* [[Maga]] points out that Baltar doesn't have a very good track record, but Baltar shrugs it off, blaming incompetent followers.
* Baltar suggests taking the shuttle when it comes to pick up the Eastern Alliance prisoners, and using it to escape. They would make their way to [[Lunar Seven]], where the Eastern Alliance would be grateful for the return of their prisoners and would offer them protection. Baltar fancies that he'll be treated like a prince, as will any who helps in the plan.
* The Nomen decide it is worth a try. Maga informs Baltar that when the time comes for them to escape, the Nomen will temporarily die. Apparently this is a survival technique known to the Borellian Nomen.
* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] draw the assignment to pilot the shuttle to transport the prisoners. The Council Security ridicule the two warriors until Boomer uses some radical maneuvering to get them to strap in and shut up.
* In Core Command, Tinia and Tigh are in conflict. Tinia is insisting, much to Tigh's frustration, that there be no warriors present in the landing bay when the shuttle arrives. Tigh relents, and asks permission to leave as his shift has expired. Tinia makes sure to remind him not to go to the landing bay, and Tigh angrily asks if it is ok for him to go to the [[Officer's Club]] before heading out to that location. When Adama reminds Tinia that Colonel Tigh is an excellent warrior, but Tinia replies that what they need right now are excellent diplomats.
* Reese and the [[Blackshirt]]s escort the prisoners back to their cells. Reese instructs Leiter and his men to remain outside.
* Maga clutches his chest, and collapses. The bewildered guards draw their weapons, and watch helplessly as [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] collapse as well. They check the pulse of the Nomen, and find none. They immediately attempt to summon a medtech to help the prisoners.
* When the guards turn their backs to summon help, the Nomen spring into action, knocking the guards out. The Nomen use keys to free Baltar and explain that captivity has slowed their (still impressive) reflexes, and that their newfound freedom will help restore their normal form.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers arm themselves with laser rifles from the armory, as well as their signature black helmets. The Nomen regain their traditional garb, and arm themselves with [[laser bola]]s. Baltar simply equips himself with Reese's [[laser pistol]].
* Baltar insists that the group take the shuttle to ''Galactica'' in order to recover the [[Eastern Alliance destroyer]] as well as Baltar's [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]].
[[Image:Ea_enforcers_firing.jpg|thumb|Eastern Alliance enforcers fire on the Prison Barge's communications console.]]
* Eastern Alliance enforcers capture the communications station of the Prison Barge, forcing them to clear the shuttle for landing before destroying the communications equipment.
* Corporal [[Lomas]] and his companion disembark, only to discover that they have become the prisoners. They are used as hostages while the enforcers capture Boomer and Sheba, without a shot being fired.
* Baltar reveals his plan as the shuttle makes for ''Galactica''. Leiter's men will take out the guards and capture as many prisoners as possible. Baltar and the Borellian Nomen will take the lift straight to Core Command, hoping to seize control of ''Galactica''.
* Apollo and Starbuck are suprised to see Tigh at the Officer's Club putting a few away. Tigh relates his objection to Siress Tinia's plan of not having warriors in the landing bay, and relays the fact that the shuttle has been out of contact since it left the Prison Barge. Apollo and Starbuck leave to investigate, under the pretense of not being comfortable drinking with Tigh. Tigh is pleased that they took his hint.
* The shuttle is greeted by Sire Domra and the rest of the Quorum (save Adama and Tinia). Domra instructs the council to give the prisoners a warm welcome.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers emerge with weapons blazing, quickly herding up the council into the shuttle.
* Baltar and the Nomen make straight for the lift, and emerge in Core Command. Apollo and Starbuck block their path, and a firefight ensues. The warriors drive the invaders back to the lift, where they use it to return to the landing bay.
* Adama and Tinia are stunned when they hear of the situation. Colonel Tigh reports back to duty, proven correct in his suspicion of the Eastern Alliance prisoners.
* Baltar contacts Adama through the communication system, revealing Boomer and Sheba as his captives. Baltar demands that his Raider and its [[Centurion (TOS)|pilots]] be released, as well as the Eastern Alliance destroyer. Those ships, and the shuttle, will then fly to Lunar Seven. If the escapees suspect anything is wrong, they will detonate [[solonite]] charges that they have planted on the hull of ''Galactica''. Sire Domra is held in front of the display, and confirms that they have planted the charges.
* Once they reach Lunar Seven, if their demands have been met, the shuttle will be free to return to ''Galactica''. Baltar demands that everything happen within a [[Centar (TOS)|centar]], or he'll begin killing hostages one by one, beginning with Boomer. Boomer remains defiant, urging Adama to storm the landing bay, and is dragged off. Adama tries to bargain for more time, but Baltar remains firm.
* Apollo and Starbuck go to receive the Centurions, only to find them disassembled. [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]] had hoped to reprogram them, but his in that area is far from completed.
* Tinia suggests storming the landing bay before Baltar can detonate the charges. Adama and Tigh are shocked at this militant turn from the Siress, but agree with her assessment. They prep some warriors outside the landing bay in case they order a raid.
* Adama contacts Baltar, letting him know that the Centurions are still in pieces and that Dr. Wilker needs time to assemble them. Baltar suspects Adama is plotting to attack him. Adama surprises Baltar, though, by offering himself as a hostage in exchange for an extra centar. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Baltar accepts.
* Siress Tinia chooses to accompany Adama, feeling responsible for the current situation.
* Once the Centurions arrive the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonials]] suspect there will be a lull in their defenses as the groups separate to their respective vehicles. Adama will then contact Tigh in Core Command to signal the assault.
* Dr. Wilker has assembled one of the Centurions. He orders it to turn on a scanner, and the Centurion awkwardly moves over to the scanner before putting its fist through it. Dr. Wilker is disappointed, but this development gives Apollo an idea.
* Baltar plays the role of the gracious host to his newest prisoners, escorting Adama and Tinia aboard the shuttle.
* Tigh is pessimistic of their odds of success, backed up by a computer simulation.
* The captors disagree about what to do with the prisoners. Baltar is the only one who seems to actually intend to release the prisoners, while the Nomen and the enforcers expect to kill them regardless of the outcome.
* The Centurions are assembled in time for the deadline, and are delivered to the captors.
* The Eastern Alliance enforcers board their destroyer, along with the Borellian Nomen.
* Adama is left unguarded and contacts the bridge, ordering Tigh to begin the attack. Tigh responds by ordering Adama to take off in the shuttle, which Adama does.
* The Eastern Alliance destroyer takes off after the shuttle launches. Baltar enters his Raider and orders the pilots to take off.
* The Centurion proves just as dextrous as it was in the lab, demolishing the controls.
* Apollo and Starbuck jump aboard the Raider and confiscate the detonator from Baltar before he can use it.
* The shuttle returns to ''Galactica'' safely. Vipers have begun pursuing the Eastern Alliance destroyer, hopefully leading ''Galactica'' straight to Lunar Seven.
* In light of recent events, the council votes to restore Adama's full authority over the Fleet. Tigh is relieved to hear that he will be seeing less of Siress Tinia, until Apollo points out Tinia entering with Adama. The two of them look quite cozy, driving Tigh to flag down the bartender.

== Notes ==
* Despite the fact that [[Maren Jensen]], [[Tony Swartz]], [[Noah Hathaway]] and [[Laurette Spang]] appear in the "also starring" credits, their characters are nowhere to be seen in the episode.
* Domra and the Quorum use the same trick that Sire [[Uri]] used in "[[Saga of a Star World]]": offer awards to people who are deserving of them and then declare a radical edict. In this case, the edict of the council is to dissolve martial law, assign Adama an aide and offer peace to war-mongering, dangerous fascists.
* The stunt that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] pulled in the shuttle could not have occurred in space. There is no such thing as "leveling out" in space and therefore such an occurrence smacks in the face of science, given that the shuttle is not affected by gravity. (If the shuttle was in an atmosphere of a planet, then the trick to get the [[Council Security]] officers to shut up would have worked.)
* A missing scene showing the Eastern Alliance soldiers taking Colonial weaponry from a storage locker was cut for time. This explains why the Eastern Alliance and the Colonial Military Security force (seen preparing to storm the bay) are carrying the same rifles.

== Analysis ==

* Late in the run of the first Galactica television series, there was increasing pressure on the production to reduce costs, as TV ratings decreased. As a result, there was a tendency for episodes to re-utilize existing sets, and as a result, more episodes took place aboard the Galactica or other ships in the fleet. "Baltar's Escape", in this way, is one of the ultimate recycling episodes. It makes use not only of the sets of the Galactica hangar, bridge, and prison barge as it's primary settings, but also recycles a group of characters from prior episodes - including all the baddies that were all on the prison barge.
*Despite the need for frugality, however, "Baltar's Escape" is an entertaining episode. Putting Baltar together with the Eastern Alliance and the [[Borellian Nomen]] creates interesting juxtaposition, and a chance for the bad guys to interact with each other. Some might find it reminiscent of a Galactica version of the [[wikipedia:Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society of Super Villains]].
* At the end of the show, Baltar is again captured, and the Eastern Alliance prisoners flee aboard they vessel, with the Borellian Nomen along for the ride. The ulimate fate of the escapees is never dealt with, however. The episode ends with the capture of Baltar and although Blue Squadron, and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] in particular, pursue the Eastern Alliance cruiser back to Lunar 7 during the course of the next episode, ''[[Experiment in Terra]]'', this plot detail is lost amidst the drama of the intervention at Terra, and we never learn what happens to the Alliance villains or the Nomen.

== Questions ==
* Where is [[Sire]] [[Geller]]? (Sire Geller was the council leader in "[[Greetings from Earth]]".)
* Why were the weapons taken from the [[Borellian Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance]] stored aboard the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]]?
* What has [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] done to [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] to be included in Baltar's thinly veiled death threat on the shuttle?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Starbuck comments on the rogues gallery:''
:'''[[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:''' [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] and the [[Eastern Alliance|Enforcers]]. At least we have all our enemies in the same place!
:'''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]:''' Including the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]]!

*''Baltar sizes up his opposition:''
:'''Baltar:''' Well, now, Lt. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]! How nice to see you. Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. I could settle all my debts at once.

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Ina Balin]] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[[Lloyd Bochner]] as [[Leiter]]
*[[John Hoyt]] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[[Robert Feero]] as [[Bora]]
*[[Anthony De Longis]] as [[Taba]]
*[[Lance LeGault]] as [[Maga]]
*[[Bruce Wright]] as 4th Guard
*[[John Dullaghan]] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[[imdb:nm0446835|Ron Kelly]] as [[Reese|1st Guard]]
*[[imdb:nm2530887|Mitchell Reta]] as Control Operator
*[[Paul Tinder]] as 5th Guard
*[[Paul LeClair]] as 2nd Guard

== External Links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI-tPeMzc5k&feature=related Baltar's Escape full episode on YouTube]

*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/BALTARSESCAPE.htm Baltar's Escape full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy]

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Robber

2013-02-05T18:23:34Z

AdamDeanHall: Changed "unbeknowst" to "unknown".

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'''Robber''' is an [[ambrosa]] smuggler.

He hijacks [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s [[Viper (TOS)|Recon Viper]] for the purposes of traveling to the merchant colony [[Aeries]], after fleeing the clutches of [[Croad]], an [[Proteus enforcers|Enforcer]] from the [[Proteus]] prison colony.

Unknown to Robber, the planet he is contacting is in [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] hands, and Lieutenant [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] are subsequently dispatched to deal with it before the Cylons can track the signal. Their mission is aborted after [[Cassiopeia]] deciphers it as an Aeries merchant code.

After a brief firefight staged on a planetoid in a vacant settlement, Robber gives himself up after Boomer comes across his wife, [[Slayer]], and daughter [[Tanya]]. Upon obtaining similar knowledge of Proteus that Starbuck already possesses, Apollo, Boomer, and Robber are forced into going back to that very same planetoid. (While the reconnaissance fighter is subsequently recovered along with its hijacker, the stop to Proteus is the only choice since the Fleet changes course.)

After the defeat of the trio of [[Cylon Raider (TOS)|Cylon fighters]], and the freeing of the Proteus descendants of the [[Original Sinner|Original Sinners]] and Enforcers, Robber and his family join up with the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] with a warm welcome from Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] ([[The Long Patrol]]).

== Notes ==

* [[w:Robbery|Robbery]] is the crime of seizing property through violence or intimidation. A perpetrator of a robbery is a robber.
* In the [[The Long Patrol (Book)|novelization]] of "[[The Long Patrol]]", the character of Robber is female -- and is hence named Roberta by Starbuck.
* Robber, unlike other Proteus prisoners, lacks any sort of number. As does his wife, Slayer.
* James Whitmore, Jr. is the son of veteran actor [[imdb:nm0926235|James Whitmore]].
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Battle of Cimtar

2013-02-04T00:32:56Z

AdamDeanHall: Moved comma next to link.

:''This article details the destruction of the Twelve Colonies in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on the fall of the Twelve Colonies in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].''
{{Battle Data
| name= Battle of Cimtar
| image= Battleofcimtar.jpg
| description= Cylon raiders begin the ambush on the battlestars
| conflict=[[Thousand-Yahren War]]
| date=
| place=[[Cimtar (TOS)|Cimtar]], [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies of Man]]
| result=Decisive Cylon victory, destruction of the Twelve Colonies
| combatant1=[[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|The Twelve Colonies of Man]]
| combatant2=[[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]
| co1=[[Adar (TOS)|President Adar]] <br/>[[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]
| co2=[[Imperious Leader]]
| strength1=[[Columbia (TOS)|At least]] five [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]] (and their complement of [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]])
| strength2=1000 [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]], Unknown number of [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]]
| shiploss1=[[Pegasus (TOS)|Almost]] all battlestars and vessels except [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']].
| shiploss2=Unknown, minimal
| casualties1=All Colonies destroyed by basestars except for [[The Fleet (TOS)|220 civilian ships]].
| casualties2=Unknown, minimal
| prev=[[Battle of Molecay]]
| next=[[Battle of Carillon]]
| series=TOS
}}
The bulk of the Colonial military is lured into a trap by the promise of peace, only to find themselves and the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies of Man]] in a fatal trap ([[Saga of a Star World]]).

After 1000 [[yahren]]s of [[Thousand-Yahren War|war]], the humans of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] vie for peace with Lord [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] acting as diplomat. The peace is to become official at [[Cimtar (TOS)|Cimtar]],<ref>The signing never takes place. In the [[Re-imagined Series]], a [[Cimtar Peace Accord|peace accord]] was signed at a place known as Cimtar, but this should not be confused with its Original Series counterpart.</ref> a moon believed to be neutral territory. Instead of peace, the Cylons launch their largest onslaught ever against the Colonials. The Cylons use a two-pronged attack, striking at both the peace delegation (including the [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]]) as well as the Twelve Colonies.

Cylon fighter groups of [[Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]] (numbering a thousand total, along with support fuel tankers) hide near the Cimtar moon in wait for their chance at attacking the battlestar fleet. The [[basestar (TOS)|basestars]] are left free for bombardment of the Colonies.

Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] of battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' receives reports that a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] patrol has discovered the massive, hidden [[Atlantia Death Squadron|Cylon Raider fleet]] near Cimtar. Adama warns President [[Adar (TOS)|Adar]], President of the Colonies and commander of battlestar ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'' of an imminent attack, but Lord Baltar sways Adar from ordering a defensive posture for the battlestar fleet.

Adama readies ''Galactica'''s defenses against orders. The battlestar is able to defend herself when the Cylons arrive, but the other battlestars, following President Adar's pacifist lead, are not so fortunate and can launch only a fraction of its fighters in time.

The Cylon fighters use a variety of tactics, including [[Wikipedia:kamikaze|kamikaze methods]] to destroy the battlestar fleet. The Cylons destroy battlestars ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'' (with President Adar aboard), ''[[Triton (TOS)|Triton]]'', ''[[Pacifica]]'', and ''[[Acropolis]]''.<ref>If [[Vulpa]] is to be believed, battlestar ''[[Columbia (TOS)|Columbia]]'' is also destroyed at the Battle of Cimtar. However, this brings the count of battlestars to six, where only five are shown on-screen.</ref>

Leaving her [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots behind temporarily after getting reports of bombardment of the Colonies, ''Galactica'' heads towards Caprica in a vain effort to protect her homeworld.

During ''Galactica'''s flight to the Colonies, the battlestar received reports as the Cylons cleared the jamming to allow their own targeting and communication equipment to function. In one broadcast, 31 cities were "known to be under heavy attack" on an unknown colony<ref>At ~00:28:39, a male reporter can be heard giving the following statement:
: '''Reporter''': ... 31 cities are known to be under heavy attack ...
</ref> while another report mentioned a second wave coming in.<ref>At ~00:29:22, a female reporter gives the following:
: '''Woman''': The central area is under attack. A second wave is coming in. We have no defenses!</ref>

Cylon basestars sneak by Colonial defenses, allowing an undefended attack on the Colonies. The home planets are bombed and the Cylons exterminate almost all of the human population of the Colonies. Caprica's destruction is assured through the efforts of [[Karibdis]], one of Baltar's agents, who disables Caprica's defense systems and is held responsible for a million Caprican deaths ([[Murder on the Rising Star]]).<ref>Karibdis's actions parallel the actions of [[Caprica-Six]] in disabling the defense systems of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] in the [[Miniseries]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]] continuity.</ref>

A handful of humans are tasked by Adama, now commanding the last [[Pegasus (TOS)|known]] surviving battlestar,<ref>''Pegasus'', believed destroyed in the [[Battle of Molecay]], finds the Fleet in the two-part episode, "[[The Living Legend, Part I|The Living Legend]]."</ref> to flee the Colonies in whatever spaceworthy ships they can find to create a [[The Fleet (TOS)|motley caravan]] that abandons Colonial space, initially for the nearby planet of [[Carillon]] where they obtain supplies for the long journey to Earth. Their exodus -- via the dangerous but poorly defended [[Nova of Madagon]] rather than the logical waypoint of [[Borallus]] -- takes the Cylons by surprise, who change their tactics to eliminate an now-elusive, moving target.

Lord Baltar is initially considered expendable by the [[Imperious Leader]] after the human's traitorous work and set up for public execution. However, the Leader's sucessor reconsiders Baltar's execution and provides him with the means to chase ''Galactica'' and her fleet to finish humanity once and for all.

[[Image:BattleOfCimtar_map.png|center|thumb|720px|
Battle of Cimtar main events and locations.
Cylon BaseStars located near [[Virgon]], [[Sagitara]] and [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] annihilate the colonial homeworlds while the Colonial Battlestar fleet is attacked by Cylon Raiders. The civilian survivors, lead by Battlestar Galactica, regroup and then flee to Carillon via the [[Nova of Madagon]] rather than the expected longer route via [[Borallus]] proposed by Sire [[Uri]] ]]

== Notes ==

* The [[non-canon]]ical publication, ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', refers to this event as the "Final Destruction"<ref>{{cite_book|last=Kraus|first=Bruce|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=1979|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]|publisher=|location=|id=|pages=35}}</ref>, which does have some merit. More precisely, the battle can also be refer to as the "Final Annihilation", since this can be derived from the order of the [[Imperious Leader]].<ref>''The Imperious Leader orders the the final strike against the Colonials in "[[Saga of a Star World]]":''
: '''[[Imperious Leader]]''': The '''final annihilation''' of the life form known as Man, let the attack begin.
: '''[[Centurion (TOS)|Cylon Centurion]]''': [[By your command]].</ref>

==References==
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Syfy

2010-10-23T21:02:57Z

AdamDeanHall: /* External links */

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| channels= '''[[w:DirecTV|DirecTV]]''' Channel 244 (SD/HD)<br/> '''[[w:Dish Network|Dish Network]]''' Channel 122 (SD/HD)<br/> '''[[w:C-Band|C-Band]]''' Galaxy 14-Channel 18<br/> '''[[w:Verizon Communications|Verizon]]''' Channel 150<br/> Other cable providers channels vary
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'''Syfy''', formerly known as '''SCI FI''' or the '''Sci Fi Channel''', is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal entertainment, and other non-science fiction related programming. The network is owned by [[w:NBC Universal|NBC Universal]].

Syfy owns initial broadcast rights for airing the [[Re-imagined Series]] in [[w:SDTV|standard definition]]. On a few occasions, episodes of the Re-imagined Series have been broadcast on NBC Television itself. On October 3, 2007, [[w:DirecTV|DirecTV]] added an HD version of the channel.<ref>[http://www.tvpredictions.com/dsix100307.htm DIRECTV Adds Six HD Channels ]</ref> [http://www.dishnetwork.com Dish Network] begin broadcasting the channel in HD on April 18, 2008. However, the Re-imagined Series in HDTV is flagged with a [[w:broadcast flag|broadcast flag]]<ref>The broadcast flag is a form of [[w:Digital Rights Management|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) that forces the reduction of quality when recording (such as reducing high-definition video to the resolution of standard TVs), as evidenced by the HDTV Season 4 screen captures on Battlestar Wiki.</ref>.

In addition to the new ''Battlestar Galactica'' series and its spinoff, ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'', Syfy also aired the [[Original Series]] and ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' prior to launching the Re-imagined Series.

Syfy has also aired encore presentations of the NBC Television show ''[[w:Heroes (TV show)|Heroes]]'' in coordination with its parent company.

Originally-created made-for-TV movies as well as theatrically released motion pictures are also a Syfy staple.

Other originally-created or separately-produced popular programming on Syfy, past and present, include:

*''[[w:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]''
*''[[w:Doctor Who|Doctor Who]]'' (2005 revived series)
*''[[w:The Dresden Files (TV series)|The Dresden Files]]''
*''[[w:Eureka (TV series)|Eureka]]''
*''[[w:Farscape|Farscape]]''
*''[[w:Jericho (TV series)|Jericho]]''
*''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]''
*''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Enterprise|Star Trek: Enterprise]]''
*''[[w:The Sarah Jane Adventures|The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''

==See also==
*[[Lists of Sci Fi Channel airdates]]

==References==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

==External links==
*[http://www.syfy.com Syfy Official Site]
*[http://www.syfy.com/battlestar Syfy's ''Battlestar Galactica'' Site]
*[http://www.syfy.com/caprica Syfy's Official ''Caprica'' Site]

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Blood and Chrome

2010-10-23T20:02:23Z

AdamDeanHall:

'''''Blood and Chrome''''' is a television pilot that is in development, following the exploits of a young [[William Adama]] during the [[Cylon War|First Cylon War]]. It is a sequel to ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' and a prequel to the [[Re-imagined Series]].<ref name=greenlit>[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/22/syfy-greenlights-battlestar-galactica-blood-chrome/69283 Syfy Greenlights "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome"], ''TV By the Numbers'', October 22, 2010</ref>

Other than the initial announcement<ref name="mo_ryan">{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2010/07/battlestar-galactica.html|title=Exclusive: 'Battlestar Galactica' sets up a Young Adama spinoff|date=27 July 2010|accessdate=27 July 2010|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref> from [[Syfy Channel]]'s executive vice president of programming Mark Stern and ''Blood and Chrome'''s co-producer [[Michael Taylor]], the series has been greenlit.<ref name=greenlit/>

The plan is for the series to have a two-hour pilot, which has recently been greenlighted by Syfy.<ref name=greenlit/>

Depending on the success of this pilot, it may lead to a backdoor for a television series.

== Plot ==

According to Taylor, the series is "about a young man's [William Adama] initiation into war: both the realities of war as fought by soldiers on the ground (and in [[Battlestar (RDM)|Battlestars]] and [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]]), and the somewhat less real version portrayed in the media."<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

Further, Taylor points out that the scope of the series "isn't confined to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Far from it. It's a story that will take us to new corners of the ''Battlestar'' world (or [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|worlds]]), and yet it aims to be a very contemporary war movie in a lot of ways. I would say I'm thinking as much of [[w:Afghanistan|Afghanistan]] and [[w:Iraq|Iraq]]--the reality of ''[[w:The Hurt Locker|[The] Hurt Locker]]'', [[w:Sebastian Junger|Sebastian Junger]]'s ''[[w:Restrepo (film)|Restrepo]]'', and similar movies--as I am about about the largely implied past of ''Battlestar''."<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

The series will also feature adult situations as, according to Taylor, the series will not "[shy] away from R-rated blood and guts and sex" due to it being initially meant for online consumption.<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

== References ==

<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

[[Category:A to Z]]
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[[Category:Episode Guide]]
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Blood and Chrome

2010-10-23T19:59:42Z

AdamDeanHall:

'''''Blood and Chrome''''' is a television pilot that is in development, following the exploits of a young [[William Adama]] during the [[Cylon War|First Cylon War]]. It is a sequel to ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' and a prequel to the [[Re-imagined Series]].<ref name=greenlit>[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/22/syfy-greenlights-battlestar-galactica-blood-chrome/69283 Syfy Greenlights "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome"], ''TV By the Numbers'', October 22, 2010</ref>

Other than the initial announcement<ref name="mo_ryan">{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2010/07/battlestar-galactica.html|title=Exclusive: 'Battlestar Galactica' sets up a Young Adama spinoff|date=27 July 2010|accessdate=27 July 2010|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref> from [[Syfy Channel]]'s executive vice president of programming Mark Stern and ''Blood and Chrome'''s co-producer [[Michael Taylor]], no word has been given on if, or when, the series will be greenlit.

The plan is for the series to have a two-hour pilot, which has recently been greenlighted by Syfy.<ref name=greenlit/>

Depending on the success of this pilot, it may lead to a backdoor for a television series.

== Plot ==

According to Taylor, the series is "about a young man's [William Adama] initiation into war: both the realities of war as fought by soldiers on the ground (and in [[Battlestar (RDM)|Battlestars]] and [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]]), and the somewhat less real version portrayed in the media."<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

Further, Taylor points out that the scope of the series "isn't confined to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Far from it. It's a story that will take us to new corners of the ''Battlestar'' world (or [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|worlds]]), and yet it aims to be a very contemporary war movie in a lot of ways. I would say I'm thinking as much of [[w:Afghanistan|Afghanistan]] and [[w:Iraq|Iraq]]--the reality of ''[[w:The Hurt Locker|[The] Hurt Locker]]'', [[w:Sebastian Junger|Sebastian Junger]]'s ''[[w:Restrepo (film)|Restrepo]]'', and similar movies--as I am about about the largely implied past of ''Battlestar''."<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

The series will also feature adult situations as, according to Taylor, the series will not "[shy] away from R-rated blood and guts and sex" due to it being initially meant for online consumption.<ref name="mo_ryan"/>

== References ==

<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Behind the Scenes]]
[[Category:Episode Guide]]
[[Category:Episode Guide (RDM)|*]]
[[Category:RDM]]

Syfy

2010-10-23T19:51:19Z

AdamDeanHall: Changed Sci Fi to Syfy.

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| image=
| description=
| owned=[[w:NBC Universal|NBC Universal]]
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| website= http://www.syfy.com
| countries= {{flag|US}}
| channels= '''[[w:DirecTV|DirecTV]]''' Channel 244 (SD/HD)<br/> '''[[w:Dish Network|Dish Network]]''' Channel 122 (SD/HD)<br/> '''[[w:C-Band|C-Band]]''' Galaxy 14-Channel 18<br/> '''[[w:Verizon Communications|Verizon]]''' Channel 150<br/> Other cable providers channels vary
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'''Syfy''', formerly known as '''SCI FI''' or the '''Sci Fi Channel''', is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal entertainment, and other non-science fiction related programming. The network is owned by [[w:NBC Universal|NBC Universal]].

Syfy owns initial broadcast rights for airing the [[Re-imagined Series]] in [[w:SDTV|standard definition]]. On a few occasions, episodes of the Re-imagined Series have been broadcast on NBC Television itself. On October 3, 2007, [[w:DirecTV|DirecTV]] added an HD version of the channel.<ref>[http://www.tvpredictions.com/dsix100307.htm DIRECTV Adds Six HD Channels ]</ref> [http://www.dishnetwork.com Dish Network] begin broadcasting the channel in HD on April 18, 2008. However, the Re-imagined Series in HDTV is flagged with a [[w:broadcast flag|broadcast flag]]<ref>The broadcast flag is a form of [[w:Digital Rights Management|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) that forces the reduction of quality when recording (such as reducing high-definition video to the resolution of standard TVs), as evidenced by the HDTV Season 4 screen captures on Battlestar Wiki.</ref>.

In addition to the new ''Battlestar Galactica'' series and its spinoff, ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'', Syfy also aired the [[Original Series]] and ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' prior to launching the Re-imagined Series.

Syfy has also aired encore presentations of the NBC Television show ''[[w:Heroes (TV show)|Heroes]]'' in coordination with its parent company.

Originally-created made-for-TV movies as well as theatrically released motion pictures are also a Syfy staple.

Other originally-created or separately-produced popular programming on Syfy, past and present, include:

*''[[w:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]''
*''[[w:Doctor Who|Doctor Who]]'' (2005 revived series)
*''[[w:The Dresden Files (TV series)|The Dresden Files]]''
*''[[w:Eureka (TV series)|Eureka]]''
*''[[w:Farscape|Farscape]]''
*''[[w:Jericho (TV series)|Jericho]]''
*''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]''
*''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Enterprise|Star Trek: Enterprise]]''
*''[[w:The Sarah Jane Adventures|The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''

==See also==
*[[Lists of Sci Fi Channel airdates]]

==References==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

==External links==
*[http://www.syfy.com Syfy Official Site]
*[http://www.syfy.com/battlestar SciFi's ''Battlestar Galactica'' Site]
*[http://www.syfy.com/caprica Syfy's Official ''Caprica'' Site]

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Battlestar Galactica (TRS)

2007-03-27T14:19:36Z

AdamDeanHall: Starbuck made her next appearance in "Crossroads, Part II".

<blockquote>''This article refers to the 2003 re-imagined version of ''Battlestar Galactica''. For information on the 1978 Original Series, see [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)]].</blockquote>

{{shortcut|RDM}}
{{shortcut|TNS}}

[[Image:Image lg bgcast.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Some of the central cast of the new "Battlestar Galactica" series.]]

==Summary==
The 2003 [[Miniseries]] debut of '''''Battlestar Galactica''''' was a "[[Wikipedia:Reboot (continuity)|re-imagining]]," or updated version of [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the 1970s "Battlestar Galactica"]] made [[Naturalistic science fiction|more suitable]] to the modern sensibilities of the 21st Century. Aiming to tacle issues of civil rights, survival, terrorism, and religion, "Battlestar Galactica" is an sci-fi drama following the survivors of the human race—which number under 50,000. A familiar but different [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' finds herself leading a refugee [[The Fleet (RDM)|fleet]] on a lonely (and [[Home, Part II|initially fictitious]]) quest for [[Earth]], with turmoil from within and danger from without.

On the "Battlestar Wiki," the show's most common abbreviations are "the Re-imagined Series," or "RDM" for the initials of its executive co-producer and chief writer, [[Ronald D. Moore]] (as "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is often referred to as "TNG"). It was also initially disambiguated as "TNS" (for "The New Series"), or "BSG", but this has become rarer over time as it distinguished itself more from the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|1978 series]], or the "Original Series" as it is commonly called on Battlestar Wiki.

"Battlestar Galactica" began (or, "re-began") as a four-hour [[Miniseries]] pilot that showed the destruction of the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]], but in a style more familiar and disturbing to today's viewers, making its events eerily reminiscent of feelings felt by many viewers to the sporadic and inconsistent news and chaos shown during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.

While the ship was probably the most familiar element derived from the Original Series, many elements of the new show were very, very different. The commander, [[William Adama]], is a battle-hardened, secularly-minded commander on the eve of retirement for himself and his combat-decorated old battlestar. The names of Original Series characters are now the pilot call signs for his son, [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]] and the crack-pilot, [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]. Starbuck's change into a female character initially became a torrid issue to Original Series fans who feared this and other changes would render an inferior series.

However, some fans became pleasantly surprised when the series aired. Unlike its Original Series counterpart, this new series has not only survived, but has received many awards and nominations. These include several Emmy nominations, a Peabody Award, a Saturn Award, and a Hugo Award. Its popularity has even given the show its own spin-off series, [[Caprica (series)|currently in development.]] However, it has received some criticism from fans who feel it bastardized the original series, and some critics disliked it for various reasons.

As of the end of the regular 2006 television season, "Battlestar Galactica" was the Sci-Fi Channel's highest-rated program, beating out the venerable SF series, "[[Wikipedia:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]" and its spin-off, "[[Wikipedia:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]."

== Series development ==

After the Miniseries, the series itself was not immediately green-lit due to financial considerations. Initially, Universal Studios and Sci Fi Channel both deemed that the series was unaffordable, despite Eick's and David Kissinger's attempts to secure funding for the series. Fortuitously, Sky TV was looking to fund "high-profile American shows", and the series became affordable to Universal and Sci Fi, with Sky TV "ultimately making up the difference between what Universal felt it could afford and what we needed to make the show", according to Eick.<ref name="pg 41">{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=41|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

Once funding was secured, the official announcement for the series' launch was given on 10 February 2004.<ref name="pg 41"/> Moore, a majority of the production staff, as well as every principal cast member from the miniseries returned to work on the series. Moore also hired the show's writing staff, including [[Toni Graphia]], [[David Weddle]], [[Bradley Thompson]], and [[Carla Robinson]], who mainly worked from the [[w:Rock Hudson|Rock Hudson]] Building at Universal's Hollywood lot.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=41-43|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

Principal shooting on the [[Season 1 (2004-05)|first season]] was from 19 April to 15 September 2004, with each episode taking eight days to shoot. In an interesting twist, the so-called "American series" was first broadcast on a European network, Sky One, between 18 October 2004 to 24 January 2005.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=43|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref> While the first American airdate for the season premiere "[[33]]" was on 14 January 2005, this meant that the only way Americans could watch the show was to resort to retrieving digitized versions of the episodes from [[w:File sharing|file sharing]] programs. In response to this, Moore and Eick asked fans on SciFi.com's bulletin boards on 18 November 2004 to stop downloading the episodes and to wait to see the series when it first aired on Sci Fi Channel, claiming that downloading the series would adversely affect ratings and a [[Season 2 (2005-06)|second season]] renewal.<ref>{{cite_news|first=Steve|last=Krutzler|url=http://trekweb.com/articles/2004/11/18/419c3ee124590.shtml|title=Ronald D. Moore Implores U.S., Canadian Fans to Refrain from Downloading GALACTICA|publisher=|page=|date=18 November 2004|accessdate=16 February 2007|language=}}</ref>

== Noted Changes from the [[Original Series]] ==
The basic story is still present: robotic [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] surprisingly attack the Colonies resulting in a holocaust, thus forcing a "rag-tag, fugitive fleet" to coalesce around the last surviving [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]], ''[[Galactica]]'', to seek a mythical [[13th Colony]] where refugees hope to find shelter from the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]].

However, many of the fine details are changed, such as:

* The Cylons were created by Humanity, not by a reptilian race (also called [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]) who hated Humanity. This makes their origins similar to those of the machines of the [[Wikipedia:The Terminator|Terminator]] or the [[Wikipedia:The Matrix|The Matrix]].
* Battlestar ''Galactica'' is a 50 year old relic on the verge of decommission.
* The names of "Apollo", "Boomer", and "Starbuck" are changed to call signs. Most characters have standard first and last names; some first names were not given until later in the series, such as [[Felix Gaeta|Felix Gaeta's]] or [[Anastasia Dualla|Anastasia Dualla's]].
* The futuristic (and often confusing) terminology used to denote units of measurement, such as distance and time, in the original series has been replaced with understandable terminology. For instance, "year" was replaced with "yahren" in the original.
* The ship designs, save for some revisions to the [[Viper (RDM)|Mk. II Viper]] and ''[[Galactica]]'' and a few noteworthy background ships (such as the [[Astral Queen]] and the [[Botanical Cruiser]]), have been redone.
* The [[Quorum of Twelve]] is not mentioned in the miniseries, and is apparently supplemented by a government body similar to the United States [[WikiPedia:executive branch|executive branch]]. There is a president, vice president, and secretaries. The [[Quorum of Twelve|Quorum]] does not make an appearance until episode 1.11 ([[Colonial Day]]).
* Instead of the other-worldly, Egyptian-esque clothing and city designs (i.e. pyramids) seen in the original, the clothing and cities are more contemporary in design and function.

The relationships and characters also differ significantly from the Original Series.

* [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]], who was played as a male character by [[Herb Jefferson Jr.]] in the original, is now the call-sign of a female Lieutenant [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] ([[Grace Park]]).
* [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], who was played as a male character by [[Dirk Benedict]] in the original, is now the call-sign of a female lieutenant named [[Kara Thrace]] ([[Katee Sackhoff]])
* "Adama", "Tigh", and "Baltar" are now surnames.
* The character of [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], portrayed by [[Lorne Greene]] in the Original Series, becomes [[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]] ([[Edward James Olmos]]). Adama's beliefs are far more secular than his TOS counterpart.
* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], portrayed by [[Original Series]] star and continuation activist [[Richard Hatch]], is the call sign of [[Lee Adama]] ([[Jamie Bamber]]).
* [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], who was willingly complicit in the destruction of the Colonies due to his thirst for power, is now a scientific genius named [[Gaius Baltar]].
* The character of Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]], portrayed by [[Terry Carter]], is now separated from his wife and seeing out the rest of his career from inside a bottle in the form of Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] ([[Michael Hogan]]) who hasn't seen military action in a long while.

The show has taken a more realistic turn. [[Science in the Re-imagined Series|Realistic science]], which was painfully absent in the Original Series, is applied in this series.

Certain models of Cylons [[Humanoid Cylon|appear human, right down to the blood]] -- it takes complex tests just to screen for these [[Humanoid Cylon|Humanoid Cylons]]. This generates some very disturbing questions. For one, the Cylons have now managed to merge in with human society, making it easier to manipulate from within. This mirrors terrorist methods of infiltration and delivering destructive results to heavy population centers (a la suicide bombers).

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Ron D. Moore]] discusses using the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] as a template:''

: I approached the original show and looked at what worked and what didn't work. I tried to keep as much of the original show as possible. I kept all the essential elements of ''Battlestar Galactica'': the aircraft-carrier-in-space; the rag-tag fleet; the Cylon attack, the escape and the search for Earth; Commander Adama; Adama's son "Apollo", who's the ''Galactica'''s lead fighter pilot; the rogue pilot, "Starbuck"; their friend, "Boomer"; and Baltar, the traitor. Those were the main things I knew I had to keep – it wouldn't have been ''Battlestar Galactica'' without them.
: I changed the things I knew didn't work. The original [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] didn't have a motivation for betraying his race<ref>Moore's statement is incorrect. Baltar's motivations were power-based; he made the deal with the Cylons, believing that the Cylons would spare his colony and subjugate the human species under him ([[Saga of a Star World]]).</ref>, so I knew I'd have to change that character. I also never understood why the Cylons were so intent on pursuing these humans across the galaxy<ref>See the [[Cylons (TOS)]] article for the Cylons' intent.</ref>, so I changed the background of the Cylons and their relationship with the human beings. Making the Cylons the creation of humanity enabled the Cylons to have a much more complicated love/hate relationship with humans, and also provided us with a way to use humanoid Cylons in the series, which was something we knew we wanted to do because there would be limits on how much we could use CGI Cylons.
: [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] didn't seem to serve any function in the original show other than look beautiful and be a love interest for Starbuck, so I just got rid of that character. And while I thought [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] was part of the family and decided it would be nice to include him in some peripheral way, I never considered keeping [[Muffit|Boxey's dog]] for a second. The dog was just absurd! it was right out from the moment I took the show.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=13-14|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

* ''Moore discusses the religious aspects of the series:''
: The religious aspects of the show developed naturally out of my intention to reflect every aspect of the human experience. I was delighted because I'm fascinated with this notion of monotheism versus polytheism, and I felt its addition to the show enriched it and helped make it unique.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=18-19|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

* ''Moore discusses using the series as allegory to current events:''

: The original "[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek|[Star] Trek]]" series ... dealt with a lot of hot-button issues at the time: It dealt with racism, and it dealt with war, and it dealt with a lot of ideas that were very, very timely and very important. And this was a chance to make a science fiction show that wasn't purely escapist, but actually dealt with the world that we live in.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thestreet.com/_tsclsii/funds/goodlife/10276628.html|title=Delve Into 'Battlestar Galactica'|date=5 April 2006|accessdate=9 Feburary 2007|last=Wolverton|first=Troy|format=|language=}}</ref>

* ''[[Jamie Bamber]] talks about the discussions that the cast and crew have regarding the show's content:''

: We discuss everything. We even do try to discuss the sci-fi techie stuff, but we're just not very good at it. When [[A Day in the Life|the script]] throws out something like [[Cally Tyrol|Callie]] [''sic''] and [[Galen Tyrol|the Chief]] in space without any protection, lots [of us discuss] around the set if that was really possible. In the end, we all bow down to the experts who tell us it is. That shuts us up very quick. The political stuff, that's the juice of the show with the cast. That's pretty much what we like to inhabit, those social-political dilemmas and what they mean morally and legally, and how they pertain to the world that we're in now. The interesting thing about this show is that a lot of people come up to me and say, "Is it really liberal, or something?" but everyone across the political spectrum can find a view that they can side with. We don't cast moral judgment on any of them. It is all shades of gray that are out there to be interpreted, and that's the beauty of the writing, I think.<ref name="TV Guide">{{cite_web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7BAC4FC1D4-115F-457C-8E4A-01A539D77D39%7D|title=''Galactica'''s Jamie Bamber Visits a Heavenly ''Ghost''|date=23 February 2007|accessdate=23 February 2007|last=Cohn|first=Angel|format=|language=}}</ref>

* ''Bamber discusses being sympathetic to the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]:''
: The Cylons do garner your empathy gradually, as you see more and more from their point of view. That's a bold move. There is a lot about them that should be sympathetic to a Western American audience. They are monotheists, they kind of believe in redemption and rebirth and all these things that a lot of us believe in. The humans are polytheists and are a bit more anachronistic.<ref name="TV Guide"/>

==Cast==
===Stars===
* [[Edward James Olmos]] as [[William Adama]]
* [[Mary McDonnell]] as [[Laura Roslin]]
* [[Katee Sackhoff]] as [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]
* [[Jamie Bamber]] as [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]]
* [[James Callis]] as [[Gaius Baltar]]
* [[Tricia Helfer]] as [[Number Six]]
* [[Grace Park]] as [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii/Number Eight]]

===Co-stars===
* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]]
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]]
* [[Tahmoh Penikett]] as [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
* [[Kandyse McClure]] as [[Anastasia Dualla]]
* [[Paul Campbell]] as [[Billy Keikeya]] (2003-2006)
* [[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]]

==Production Crew==
===Producers===
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] - Developer / Executive Producer / Writer
* [[David Eick]] - Executive Producer
* [[Toni Graphia]] - Co-Executive Producer / Writer
* [[Harvey Frand]] - Producer
* [[Glen A. Larson]] - Consulting Producer

===Directors & Writing Staff===
: ''To view the list of all the directors and staff, see the [[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Crew#Directors|Battlestar Wiki Crew Portal.]]

== References ==

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Iblis

2007-03-25T20:14:10Z

AdamDeanHall: /* Apollo and Starbuck's Uncovering of Truth / Iblis' Punishment */

{{Character Data
|photo= Count Iblis.jpg
|seen= War of the Gods, Part I
|actor=[[Patrick Macnee]]
}}

'''Count Iblis''' is the Colonial version of the Prince of Darkness, who almost tricked a majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]]'s citizens to follow "him".

He was previously a [[Being of Light]] who fell from grace after using his powers for evil purposes. He is known as Lucifer, Prince of Darkness, Mephistopheles, "The Devil", and Diabolis.

== Discovery by the Fleet ==

Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and Lieutenants [[Sheba]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] come across this manifestation of evil itself while they are about to investigate the wreckage of what once was a fairly large vessel. Iblis manages to trick them into believing he is a confused survivor of the crash, also fooling Apollo's instruments into believing that the ship had a high [[radion|radiation]] level. Sheba appears to be quite taken by his charms.

They take him back to the Fleet, initially believing that he is benevolent. Sheba, much to the ire of Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], shows him around the sensitive areas of the ship, revealing that their technology is being interfered with by Iblis, though this is unknown at the time. Two medtechs attempt to gather readings from the newcomer, however nothing is recorded from their scanners; [[Cassiopeia]] also attempts to do a scan of him, however again it is in vain.

Iblis begins to influence people to turn their backs on Adama and the mission, promising anyone who would pledge fealty to him that they would be protected. He also has the ability to read minds, influence those that follow the ways of evil or pledge fealty to him, take control of those who allow him to do so, and even kill those within his dominion. He must, however, convince people to follow him and not force them to do so. In order to convince people to join him in his pursuits of evil, he performs feats such as providing food aplenty from the ''[[Agro Ship Nine]]'' and bringing Lord [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], humanity's traitor, to them. This causes celebration throughout the Fleet, and for people to suddenly decry Adama. He also takes possession of [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]'s body in a [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]'' when the [[Warrior]] comments that he would do anything to beat Apollo and Starbuck. This happens with Boomer's consent, though he does not explicitly know that he has done so at the time.

All of this further cements Iblis' position within the Fleet. Yet, ironically, when battle stations are called, and the pilots are too tired to respond, he severely chastises and threatens them.

Of course, those who oppose the ways of evil and hatred watch such a being, and spheroid-like specters appear and disappear at random. Iblis instills what people would call "the fear of God" into people who see the lights, including Sheba, who stays close to this incarnation of evil itself.

Adama, on the other hand, opposes him, joins with [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] and a few others; essentially a minority, though still threatening to Iblis' power. For the time, the majority supports Iblis, since he seems to do more than the mortal Adama can.

Had it been discovered that Iblis was the one who helped foster the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] that destroyed the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]], he would be cast out by a majority of the Fleet. This was discovered, in part, by the captured Baltar's recognition of Iblis' voice being the same as the [[Imperious Leader]]'s.

== Apollo and Starbuck's Uncovering of Truth / Iblis' Punishment ==
[[Image:IblisRevealed.jpg|thumb|Iblis' true form revealed.]]

When Apollo informs Adama that he is going back to the [[Red planet|planet]] to find out what is in the wreckage, Adama informs him that he would do his best to avoid being scanned by Iblis. Iblis, however, feels something is wrong and goes to Adama, who attempts to block out Iblis by thinking of other things, playing music in his head, and other methods he was taught at the [[Colonial Military Institute]] in [[wikipedia:Psychokinesis|Telekinetics]]. His mental abilities much more powerful than the Kobollian's, Iblis finds out that Apollo and Starbuck are en route back to the planetoid. Sheba, presumably influenced in some manner by Iblis, follows in her Viper and attempts to stop them.

After Apollo and Starbuck discover the demon in the [[Iblis' ship|wreckage]] of the leviathan vessel on the unidentified red planet, Iblis is revealed for who he truly is. Laser discharges from Apollo prove ineffective to Iblis, although it does cause him to reveal his true appearance - into a horned-creature of purple-color with red-eyes.

When Starbuck and Apollo haphazardly manage to convince Sheba to reject Iblis, he attempts to make an example of her. Apollo steps in the way of the blast of light and is killed in the process.

This act causes the [[Beings of Light]] to deal with Iblis, as he is not permitted to kill anyone outside of those that gave him dominion.

As Apollo was not meant to die, the Beings of Light restore him from the death by "primitive measures" and sent them on their way while Iblis is, despite his threats, being dealt with ([[War of the Gods]]).

== Notes ==

*According to the writer of the episode "Iblis" was a shorter version of the name "Diabolis" that they used in one of the earlier scripts. The name "'''IBLIS'''" was formed with some the letters of "d'''I'''a'''B'''o'''LIS'''"

*"Iblis" is pronounced "ib-lee". Appropriately, Iblis is the name of the first and original [[Wikipedia:jinn|jinn]] who causes destruction and presides over places where activities of evil occur in Muslim writings. These writings tell of Iblis casting out by [[Wikipedia:Allah|Allah]] for refusing to worship the first man of Humanity, Adam.

*Interestingly enough, this similar instance occurs in "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods]]" where he is cast out for killing Apollo, who intercepted the bolt meant for Sheba.

==In the [[Re-Imagined Series]]==
*In an [http://www.battlestargalactica.com/outside_docs/bg_outdoc0050.htm interview with BattlestarGalactica.com on December 28th, 2005] [[Ronald D. Moore]] was asked about fan speculation that the Cylon [[God]] may be Count Iblis in the Re-imagined Series:

: Q: "There's speculation that Count Iblis' counterpart in this series is the as-yet-unseen Cylon God. Is there any possibility that elements of the original series "War of the Gods" storyline may weave themselves into the new series?

:RDM: While I have thought of incorporating the Count Iblis/Ship of Lights mythology from the original show into the series, I've pretty much decided not to go there for now. The theological construct we've been establishing seems more interesting to me at this point and I don't think Iblis will be part of the current show."

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Kara Thrace

2007-03-24T20:25:27Z

AdamDeanHall: Is it true that Kara Thrace might be one of the five Cylon models?

:''This article discusses the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] character with the pilot callsign of "Starbuck." For information on Kara Thrace's counterpart in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]], see [[Starbuck (TOS)]].''

{{Character Data
|photo= Starbucks.jpg
|age=
|colony= [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Caprica|Caprica]]
|birthname= Kara Thrace
|callsign= Starbuck
|seen= Miniseries
|death= [[Maelstrom]]
|parents= [[Socrata Thrace]] (mother)
|siblings=
|children=
|marital status= Married to [[Samuel Anders]] (formerly engaged to [[Zak Adama]]†)
|role= Squadron leader (formerly: Commander Air Group), battlestar ''Galactica''
|rank= Captain
|actor= [[Katee Sackhoff]] <br> Erika-Shaye Gair (child)
|cylon=
}}
'''Kara "Starbuck" Thrace''', serial number 462753, is a gifted [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilot — and knows it. This leaves her with an attitude that has at times thwarted her career advancement. However, thanks to [[William Adama]], Thrace's skills in battle have extended beyond the cockpit to greatly aid the Fleet.

== Background ==
*In an unhappy childhood, Thrace was so frequently beaten by her mother [[Socrata Thrace]], that she came to accept pain as a way of life ([[Flesh and Bone]]).
*Her father was a pianist ([[Valley of Darkness]]).
*Thrace left home to join the [[Colonial Fleet|military]].
*One of her first postings prior to being a flight instructor was aboard the battlestar ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]'' ([[The Son Also Rises]]).
* She was a very talented [[pyramid]] player ([[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]), and received a scholarship to the Fleet Academy to play pyramid. During this time, she injured her knee and was no longer able to play pyramid at a professional level. During that time, however, she discovered a passion and skill at being a fighter pilot ([[Podcast:The Hand of God]]). On graduating from Colonial Flight School, she undertook a period of active duty before returning to flight school as an instructor.
*Thrace fell in love with a young recruit, [[Zak Adama]]. Despite his mediocre performance, she passed him on his final flight examination, despite failing three of the required maneuvers ([[Act of Contrition]]).
*Thrace's engagement to Zak Adama ends when he was killed during a routine mission shortly after graduating. At the time, [[Lee Adama]], Zak's elder brother, blamed their father for Zak Adama's death. In her guilt, Thrace did little to alter this idea. She did, however, meet [[William Adama]] shortly after the accident, and the two struck up such a strong rapport that they stood together at the funeral ([[Act of Contrition]]).
*Thrace resigned from flight school as a instructor and transferred as an operational pilot aboard [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' under the command of William Adama, where she served for some two years prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]] on the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]]. Before the Cylon attack, she was second in command of the remaining pilots, subordinate to the [[CAG]], [[Jackson Spencer]].
*At the time of the Cylon attack she has an run-down apartment in [[Delphi]] that overlooks a parking lot and a Colonial version of a [[Wikipedia:Humvee|Humvee]] which she and Helo use to escape the city and get to the country where she meets her husband-to-be Anders. She rarely used the dilapidated apartment. She was also a very avid painter, and her apartment was cluttered with her paintings and a [[Starbuck's Poem|poem]] is written on a wall ([[Valley of Darkness]]).
*Despite her reckless approach to life, Thrace hides the fact that she is deeply spiritual. She frequently prays (or talks) to the [[Lords of Kobol]], particularly [[Aphrodite]] and [[Artemis]] in times of need ([[Miniseries]], "[[Flesh and Bone]]", "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]").

==Character History at a Glance==
*Thrace's attitude quickly runs her afoul of Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], ''Galactica's'' [[Executive officer]]. Their open mutual dislike of one another leads to the point where blows are exchanged, with Thrace ending up in the brig. After the Cylon attack she is released from the brig and returns to duty as ''Galactica's'' Viper pilot.
*Thrace manages to keep two of three nuclear missiles from striking ''Galactica'' in their first Cylon sortie, and saves Captain Adama from doom in an innovative maneuver in the [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage]].
*Her skills in saving Apollo brings her grudging respect from Colonel Tigh, but she is unable to accept his offer of the olive branch - an act that will have repercussions for her later ([[Miniseries]]).

[[image:Bastille_Day-Starbuck_Boxey.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] as acting [[CAG]] with [[Boxey (RDM)|Boxey]] as assistant ([[Bastille Day]]).]]
*Thrace participates in a hostage rescue mission aboard the ''[[Astral Queen]]''. Following the successful mission, Thrace tries to mend fences between herself and Colonel Tigh with a toast (consisting of water), apologizing in much the same way as Tigh himself had tried after their initial escape from [[Ragnar Anchorage]]. But Tigh rejects Thrace's apology, stating that her flaws are professional, while his flaws were personal ([[Bastille Day]]).
*Thrace eventually admits her secret about Zak Adama to William Adama himself, an act that brings their close friendship almost to the breaking point ([[Act of Contrition]]).
*During a surprise encounter with Cylons during [[nugget]] training, Starbuck destroys several Cylon Raiders, but her ship is damaged and tumbles towards a small red moon with an unbreathable atmosphere. With her Viper in a fatal flat-spin, Starbuck is forced to eject from her Viper ([[You Can't Go Home Again]]).
*Thrace (nursing a damaged knee) repairs the downed Cylon Raider found on the inhabitable moon and returns to ''Galactica'', giving the Fleet a vital piece of Cylon fighter technology for study and use.
*The recovering Thrace, off flight status, is asked by Commander Adama to plan a special attack on a Cylon [[tylium]] refinery. The tactical planning role is not something she relishes, and she frequently shows resentment towards others for her condition ([[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]).
*During Thrace's undesired interrogation of a Cylon prisoner, a copy of a known [[Humanoid Cylon]] named [[Leoben Conoy]], she uses some drastic acts to try to extract the information from the Humanoid Cylon ([[Flesh and Bone]]).
[[image:Starbuck-Kobols_Last_Gleaming_pt2.jpg|thumb|right|'''Starbuck''' retrieves the [[Arrow of Apollo]] ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]).]]
*Thrace is assigned to plant a nuclear device on board a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]] in orbit around [[Kobol]]. Disobeying orders to retrieve the [[Arrow of Apollo]] by President Roslin's request, disillusioned by Commander Adama, she Jumps to Caprica ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]), landing in [[Delphi]].
*In the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] with the Arrow, she is violently attacked by a copy of [[Number Six]]. Despite being heavily outmatched in the fight, Thrace luckily defeats the Cylon.
*At the museum, she reunites with [[Karl Agathon|Helo]], whom she thought dead, and discovers a second copy of [[Sharon Valerii]], realizing instantly that the woman is a Cylon.
*Valerii, fearing for her child, steals Thrace's Raider. In exasperation, Starbuck could only mutter: "Bitch took my ride" ([[Scattered]]). Like Helo, Starbuck was left with no way to return to the Fleet unless she could find her Raider or another Cylon spacecraft, as enemy FTL engines were the only ones sufficently powerful to reach the Fleet.
*Starbuck berates Helo's love for the Caprica copy of Valerii. Thrace finds the keys of her surplus military utility vehicle in her old jacket in her old apartment. Thrace has a ride again, if only to move more efficiently about Caprica ([[Valley of Darkness]]).
*Thrace and Helo meet a [[Caprica Resistance|resistance movement]] on Caprica. Thrace and [[Samuel Anders]] strike up a rapport as fellow [[pyramid (RDM)|pyramid]] players and end up as lovers.
*During planning to steal a [[Heavy Raider]], Thrace is shot in a military action, waking up in a hospital on Caprica. Thrace is told by her doctor, [[Simon]], that Anders died from wounds he suffered in getting Thrace to safety.
*Thrace discovers that Simon is working with a [[Number Six|known Humanoid Cylon]]. She overhears that the next day he plans to extract her ovaries for use in the Cylon's attempts to study and create a hybrid Cylon/human embryo. Simon also makes the mistake of calling Thrace by her callsign, Starbuck, which she had never revealed.
*Staggering and in pain, Thrace kills Simon and escapes the hospital, but not before clocking a Six copy with a fire extinguisher and destroying the local farm power supply, mercy-killing [[Sue-Shaun]] and several other women in the facility.
*Another Simon copy appears just as the Resistance attacks the facility. The second Simon, now revealed as a Humanoid Cylon himself, is immediately killed by the Resistance, but a squad of [[Cylon Centurion]]s appear and pins the Resistance down. Luckily, Helo's [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|copy of Sharon Valerii]] swoops in with a stolen [[Heavy Raider]], destroys the Centurions and flies the Resistance and Thrace out of harm's way.
*Thrace promises to Anders that she'll [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I|return with a rescue mission]] for the remaining survivors. Anders returns the Arrow of Apollo to Thrace, which he hid on the resistance grounds for safekeeping ([[The Farm]]).
*Thrace, Helo and the pregnant Valerii land on the ''[[Astral Queen]]'' in the Heavy Raider. Finding the [[Laura Roslin faction]] in orbit of [[Kobol]], Thrace is reunited with Lee Adama. He kisses her impulsively, catching Thrace by pleasant surprise, but a tense standoff follows when Adama discovers that another Valerii copy has returned with them. Roslin helps defuse the situation, and Thrace delivers the Arrow of Apollo to the President.
*Temporarily removed from miltary protocol, Lee Adama playfully teases Thrace by stealing a pyramid ball she took from Caprica. Adama senses her depression about Caprica and tells her that he'd be happy to hear about any problems she had. He also let slip that he loved her, which brightened Thrace's mood to the point where she teased him back about his slip.
*With a team led by Laura Roslin, Lee Adama, and, later, joined by the recovered Commander Adama, Thrace enters the [[Tomb of Athena]] and successfully uses the Arrow of Apollo to activate a hologram that shows constellations of the Twelve Colonies' ancient symbols.
*Thrace realizes that they are on a recreation of Earth. Together with Lee Adama, they locate the Lagoon Nebula, a celestial body known to Commander Adama and Lee Adama, and gather sufficient information to begin an actual course to Earth ([[Home, Part II]]).
*Thrace shows off the impressive stealth abilities in the new [[Blackbird]] fighter in her maiden flight ([[Flight of the Phoenix]]).
*With the arrival of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', Admiral [[Helena Cain]] summarily assigns Thrace (and Lee Adama) to ''Pegasus'' after digesting the reports of ''Galactica'''s officers.
*[[Cole Taylor|The ''Pegasus'' CAG]] removes Thrace from the Cylon recon mission. Lee Adama secretly tells her to use the [[Blackbird]] to take recon photos of the Cylon Unknown ([[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]).
*Returning from her very successful mission, the [[Blackbird]]'s lack of a Colonial transponder is mistaken for a Cylon [[Raider]] on [[DRADIS]], and Starbuck is nearly confronted and shot at by Vipers from ''Pegasus'' and ''Galactica''. After narrowly avoiding certain death by declaring herself a friendly, Thrace transmits her recon photos to ''Pegasus''.
*Admiral Cain is very impressed with Starbuck's performance and promotes her to Captain and ''Pegasus'' CAG.
*Thrace is assigned the task of planning the joint attack on the Resurrection Ship, but successfully asks to have Lee Adama on her team, restoring him to flight status.
*After she briefs Cain and Commander Adama on her battle plan, Adama asks Thrace privately to assassinate Cain after the battle is complete. Adama fears that if Cain continues to command, the Fleet would be in mortal jeopardy from Cain's draconian command ([[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]).
*Thrace's battle planning, as before on the [[tylium]] [[The Hand of God (RDM)|mine]], works to near-perfection, with the Resurrection Ship destroyed and its supporting basestars.
*As a result of the battle events, Thrace is left without backup as she walks to the ''Pegasus'' CIC to shoot Cain, obviously afraid and apprehensive. When Commander Adama calls, Thrace slowly moves her hand to her sidearm but, to her relief, Adama does not give the kill order and cryptically instructs her to stand down ([[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]).
*Starbuck and [[Kat]] are involved in the protection of a mining operation from periodic Raider attacks. One Raider, nicknamed [[Scar (Raider)|Scar]], fuels an intensive rivalry for the pilot's "top gun" honor. Thrace, still depressed over her inability to convince Fleet command to initiate a rescue for Samuel Anders and his resistance, drinks heavily and obsesses over removing Scar from the sky, even at the cost of her life. Fortunately, Starbuck realizes the futility of her actions, and works together with Kat to destroy the remarkably dangerous Raider ([[Scar]]).
*A few weeks later, Thrace takes leave on ''[[Cloud Nine]]'' when she was dragooned into rescuing Lee Adama and several other ''Galactica'' crew and residents after terrorists take them hostage in exchange for the incarcerated [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Sharon Valerii]]. Thrace gathers intel on the situation, but her cover is blown. In the retreating firefight, Lee Adama is caught in the crossfire. After the situation is resolved, Thrace intended to sit at Adama's bedside, only to discover that Dualla beat her there ([[Sacrifice]]).
*Later, Thrace is assigned to ''Pegasus'' as a flight trainer. Though the pilots like her, Commander [[Barry Garner]] does not, eventually confining her to quarters for "insubordination." Following the [[Battle of the Binary Star System|ill-fated rescue and retreat]] from a Cylon ambush (where Thrace leads the fighters), Thrace informs new ''Pegasus'' Commander Lee Adama that she was taking over his old CAG post aboard ''Galactica'' ([[The Captain's Hand]]).
*Thrace gets her wish: The Caprica rescue is approved, and she leads a large Raptor squadron to the planet. The group soon met up with Anders, who reports that their HQ had been destroyed and Thrace's timing was just perfect. A squad of Centurions ambush and pin down the group moments later ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]).
*Still pinned down from attack fire, Starbuck and Anders agree to kill each other to avoid capture and interrment at a [[Farms|farm]]. But the attack stops, and a [[Cavil|man]] appears, praising the [[Lords of Kobol|Gods]] as he announces that the Cylons not only have ceased fire, but are abandoning the Twelve Colonies. Starbuck isn't really surprised to discover that the man, known as Brother [[Cavil]], was a Cylon upon their return to the Fleet.
*Starbuck and Anders proceed to get drunk, and host a disastrous visitation with Lee Adama. This apparently led to a rift between the two comrades.
[[Image:Leobenkara.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Leoben with Kara.]]
*The evening of the founding of [[New Caprica]], Thrace slept with Lee Adama and proclaimed her love for him as she was uncertain regarding her feelings toward Anders. The following morning she quickly married Anders in a ceremonry near the river. This caused a rift between Kara and Lee that lasted for over a year.
*Life on New Caprica tempered Thrace, and she often behaved in ways Starbuck never would have, including hugging Colonel Tigh and pampering Anders during his bout with an illness.
*She watches in horror at the sudden arrival of hundreds of Cylon ships in the sky over New Caprica. A few of ''Galactica's'' former crew gather near Thrace, looking to her for guidance. Starbuck responds the only way she knows how: "Fight 'em until we can't" ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]).
*After Baltar's surrender of New Caprica, Conoy keeps Thrace prisoner in an apartment located within the Cylon-built [[New Caprica Detention Center]] in an attempt to convince Thrace that she loves him and also convert her to the [[Cylon Religion|Cylon monotheistic religion]]. She repeatedly kills Conoy a total of five times in an attempt to convince him to let her go ([[Occupation]], [[Precipice]]).
*Conoy introduces Thrace to a small child named [[Kacey]], who appears to be approximately two to three years in age, whom he claims is their biological daughter. He explains that the child was created using one of Thrace's extracted ovaries ([[The Farm]]) and his genetic material. Conflicted, Thrace leaves the child unattended, which later results in Kacey falling down the apartment's stairs ([[Precipice]]). After the fall, Thrace begins to change her attitude towards the child and begins to offer affection towards Conoy ([[Precipice]], [[Exodus, Part I]]).
*Upon her return to ''Galactica'' after Admiral Adama's daring rescue attempt, Thrace heartbreakingly discovers that Kacey was simply another manipulation on Conoy's part — Kacey is merely a human child whom the Cylons had abducted months ago ([[Exodus, Part II]]).
*Bearing the psychological scars of her four month ordeal with Leoben and Kacey, Thrace is recruited by [[Seelix]] as a last minute replacement juror in the [[Circle]] after [[Samuel Anders]]' resignation. She is the fifth vote to find Gaeta of treason and collaboration. Thrace's involvement in the Circle precipitates the breakup of her marriage with Anders. Later, when Gaeta is about to be sentenced and executed in one of ''Galactica's'' [[launch tubes (RDM)|launch tubes]], she demands him to beg for his life. Thrace physically assaults him and goes down the litany of "lies" that Gaeta told her earlier about him helping the [[New Caprica Resistance|insurgency]]. As she does so, [[Galen Tyrol]], one of the Circle's jurors and the sixth vote to convict, overhears this and confirms the story. In a sense of confusion after learning that Gaeta was telling the truth, Thrace leaves the launch tube ([[Collaborators]]).
*During a combat exercise between Vipers, Thrace breaks formation and collides with another pilot, forcing an end to the war games and causing Apollo to revoke her flight status. Later, at her bunk she is met by Kacey and her mother, whom she dismisses, telling Kacey's mother not to visit her again. In the pilots' rec room, Thrace and Colonel Tigh begin to sow dissent between the survivors of New Caprica and the crew that stayed behind on ''Galactica'', insinuating that those who stayed behind did not suffer like those on New Caprica did, and that the crew of ''Galactica'' took too long to organize a rescue. Admiral Adama, upon learning of this from [[Karl Agathon]], confronts Thrace and Tigh on their behavior. He challenges them to shoot him, as their constant complaining is tantamount to pulling the trigger. When neither do, Adama throws Thrace off her chair and demands that both she and Tigh shape up and move on with their lives. Spurred by Adama's words, Thrace cuts her hair and returns to duty. Later, in uniform, she visits Kacey and her mother on the [[Camp Oil Slick|converted hangar deck]] ([[Torn]]).
*Thrace enters an illicit affair with Lee Adama, rekindling their romance on New Caprica ([[Unfinished Business]]). Both Anders and Adama's wife, Lieutenant [[Dualla]], are more than vaguely aware of the pair's sexual tension. Major Adama soon ends the affair and reconciles, but Thrace refuses to give Anders any further attention than a periodic sexual fling.
*Starbuck is involved with the defense of the [[Temple of Five]] but is severely injured, leaving her rescuer, Dualla, to return them to ''Galactica'' ([[Rapture]]). Helo recognizes the strange circular [[Eye of Jupiter|mandala]] (created 4,000 years before) in the Temple and its resemblance to a symbol that Thrace painted in her apartment. When shown the symbol, the recovering Thrace is darkly reminded of Leoben's prophesy.
*During refueling operations above a gas giant, Starbuck is continually attracted to what she believes is a Cylon contact, which she chases to find a planetary storm that resembles the mandala. She dives into it, almost losing control before coming to her senses and returning.
*Command staff and Thrace question her competency to continue flying, but Major Adama volunteers encouragement and offers to fly as her wingman on her next [[CAP]].
*Starbuck finds herself attracted by another apparent Cylon contact. As she descended, her Viper is struck by debris and she, while unconscious, experiences a revelation about her mother, [[Socrata Thrace]], and guided through the vision by what looks to be a Leoben copy.
*Starbuck regains consciousness but chooses to continue her descent despite Apollo's desperate pleas to ascend. "I'll see you on the other side (...) Just let me go" were her last words as her Viper explodes. A grief-stricken Apollo tells [[CIC]] that he did not see any ejection ([[Maelstrom]]).

==The Destiny==
The ''nature'' of Kara Thrace's specific destiny has not been revealed in the series as of the episode, "[[Maelstrom]]". Indications from the series' events strongly suggest that Thrace has an unknown connection to one or more locales or entities: The [[Temple of Five]], the Cylon's [[final five]], the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] and the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)|The Lords of Kobol]].

Thrace is told of her part in a destiny by the second [[Leoben Conoy]] agent in the season 1 episode, "[[Flesh and Bone]]" during his interrogation. The lines suggest that Thrace's destiny also involves the Leoben Cylon himself:

<div style="font-size:90%"><blockquote>"This is not your path, Starbuck. You have a different destiny."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"All this has happened before, and all of it will happen again."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"You kneel before idols and ask for guidance and you can't see that your destiny's already been written. Each of us plays a role, each time a different role. The last time, I was the interrogator and you were the prisoner. The players change, the story remains the same. And this time...this time, you're wrong. <nowiki>[. . .] </nowiki>You have to deliver my soul unto God. Do it for me. It's your destiny, and mine."</blockquote></div>

In this same dialogue, the Leoben Cylon talks of the abuse that Thrace suffered at the hands of her mother, [[Socrata Thrace]].

Fewer elements are noted about the destiny in season 2. In the episode, "[[Valley of Darkness]]", [[Helo]] and Thrace enter her old apartment, where, among other paintings, is a noticeable "bullseye"-like painting. Several episodes later, in "[[The Farm]]", the Cylon later to be known as [[Sharon Agathon]] tells Thrace after her rescue from the [[Farms|farm]], "They know who you are, Kara. You’re special. Leoben told you that. You have a destiny." The [[Simon]] Cylon also reflects knowledge of Thrace's child abuse through a medical examination in the same episode.

By late into season 3, the episodes "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" and "[[Rapture]]" reveal the [[Eye of Jupiter]], a symbol left by the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] in the [[Temple of Five]]. As the home star of the [[algae planet]] went nova, the star's discharge was very similar to one that occurred in the [[Ionian system]] at the time of the Thirteenth Tribe's journey, and greatly resembled the symbol of the Eye in the temple. Only Helo had seen what is now called the "mandala" by the Fleet leadership before, and shows Thrace the photo of one mandala from the Temple of Five, comparing it to Thrace's symbol. Thrace remembers the words of the Leoben from "Flesh and Bone."

By "[[Maelstrom]]", viewers find Thrace seeing the mandala in many objects: the dripping of wax, and as the colors of a gas giant's planetary storm. Thrace becomes increasing distracted by and attracted to the symbol whenever it appears. When Starbuck is knocked unconscious during her last flight and "awakens" in her old apartment (where the mandala again appears), a [[Virtual Leoben|person in Leoben's likeness]] greets her and allows Thrace to relive the last moments with her mother. This section vaguely alludes to information that Socrata knew about her daughter's path in life and tried to prepare her for it as best she knew how. The [[Podcast:Maelstrom|podcast]] for the episode by [[Ron D. Moore]] supports this by stating:

<div style="font-size:90%"><blockquote><nowiki>[. . .]</nowiki>"(In) this episode, you could see that there was really something behind it. That Kara really does have a destiny. That Kara really was fated for a particular end. And that mom was trying to prepare her for that. And prepare her for those roles, on some level, even if she couldn't quite articulate why and what she was doing to her daughter, that her mother believed and had seen oracles and had felt that Kara was special, and that out of her desire to toughen her daughter and make her daughter strong enough to take on the challenges that she was gonna face one day, she had really stepped over the line and had abused the daughter and had created this really toxic relationship between mother and child."</blockquote></div>

Moore's note on Socrata Thrace's use of [[oracle]]s strongly support the connection between Thrace and the Lords of Kobol.

When Thrace visits the oracle [[Yolanda Brenn]], the pilot finds a figurine of [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn|Aurora]], ostensibly a figure of worship in the Colonial faith, if not a Lord of Kobol itself. The oracle tells Thrace to keep the figure until Thrace realizes who should receive it. That person is [[William Adama|Admiral Adama]]. After Thrace's death, Adama places the Aurora figurine on his sailing ship model as a [[w:figurehead|figurehead]]. The figurehead on a ship given by Thrace may allude to a connection to the path to Earth through Thrace and her destiny, but little more can be determined by this aired information.

The most mysterious element towards the end of the episode involves the revelation by Thrace that the [[Virtual Leoben|Leoben in her vision]] was not in fact a Leoben Cylon (nor did it claim to be). What or who the entity was that guided Thrace in the vision is unknown, but "Leoben's" presence with Thrace in her last moments before choosing to die reflects the "Flesh and Bone" line from an actual Leoben: "You have to deliver my soul unto God. Do it for me. It's your destiny, and mine."

There is speculation that Kara Thrace might be one of the five Cylon models.

==Notes==
*On the Sci-Fi Channel's preview for season 2.5 (US), Katee Sackoff is quoted as saying that Starbuck is "the best Viper pilot...EVER."
*[[Wikipedia:Thrace|Thrace]] was a region in south-eastern Europe that was heavily influenced by the ancient Greeks and was eventually conquered by [[Wikipedia:Philip_II_of_Macedonia|Phillip II of Macedonia]]. Thracians were considered by most to be the most ferocious fighters and were often highly paid mercenaries for Greek kings.
*After auditioning for the role of [[Anastasia Dualla|Dualla]], [[Grace Park]] was asked by director [[Michael Rymer]] to audition for the role of Starbuck, and she was actually one of two finalists up for the role (the other being Katee Sackhoff, who got the part). Ultimately Park was cast as [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]].
*In a TV Guide [http://online.tvguide.com/newsearch/detail.aspx?id=4371595&sourcetype=S&progseriesparentid=4371595&tvobjectid=191395&keyword=Battlestar+Galactica&referrer=search1 photo shoot] at the BSG studios, Katee Sackhoff explained that the [[tattoo]] that Starbuck bears on her left arm is a wing and a circle and has half of the constellation of Capricorn (a reference to [[Caprica]] obviously) and a small symbol of the planet as well. It matches a mirror image of the tattoo on Anders' right arm. When the two of them hold each other with their respective arms crossing, the 2 tattoos come together to form an image of a single ring with 2 wings that is supposed to represent their union. According to Sackhoff, Kara and Anders had the tattoos done around the time of their wedding.
*The license plate on Thrace's truck on Caprica is "FB 42 E3" ([[Valley of Darkness]]).
*In a [http://community.tvguide.com/thread.jspa?threadID=800009378 recent TV Guid interview], David Eick stated that ..."the events in episodes 16 and 19 will greatly impact the nature of their romance" when asked about the Starbuck/Apollo romance, which appears to support the theory that Starbuck somehow survived "Maelstrom".

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Beings of Light

2006-09-09T22:31:53Z

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[[Image:John.jpg|thumb|right|John, one of the Beings of Light ([[Experiment in Terra]])]]
The '''Beings of Light''' are a mysterious race that travel using the [[Ship of Lights]]. Called angels by the primitive people on [[Kobol]], these creatures helped them develop the civilization that would become [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|the Twelve Colonies]] ([[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods]]).

Apparently mistakes were made in the past by these advanced beings, as they seem reluctant to interfere directly with the Colonials or the [[Terra|Terrans]]. They help [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' save the Terrans from themselves ([[Experiment in Terra (TOS)|Experiment in Terra]]).

[[Iblis|Count Iblis]] is a fallen member of this race, who has chosen to use his powers for darker purposes ([[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods]]).

==Galactica 1980==

[[Angela]], who appears in the [[Galactica 1980]] episode, "[[The Return of Starbuck]]," wore white, appeared and disappeared suddenly, and spoke in riddles. Although never stated, it seems likely she was another Being of Light. She is revealed to be the mother of [[Doctor Zee]], which may account for the young boy's superhuman abilities.

A scrapped episode, entitled "[[The Wheel of Fire]]," would have had [[Starbuck (1980)|Starbuck]] rescued from a lonely asteroid by more representatives of this mysterious race [http://www.chrispappas.com/archives/scripts.html].

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War of the Gods, Part II

2006-08-22T19:22:51Z

AdamDeanHall: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */

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{{Episode Data
| image = IblisRevealed.jpg
| title= War of the Gods, Part II
| series= tos
| season= 1
| episode= 14
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0356396/ Daniel Haller]
| production= 50922
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-01-21
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| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[War of the Gods, Part I]]
| next= [[The Man with Nine Lives]]
}}
== Overview ==
: ''Viper squadrons are disappearing from regular patrols, and mysterious bright lights are flying around the ''Galactica'' at immeasurable speed. On an eerie, red-glowing planet, the enigmatic Count Iblis * is found, apparently the sole survivor of a major catastrophe. Always shunning the mysterious bright lights, he uses his charm and his supernatural powers to wrest control of the fleet from Adama. *(Iblis means "Satan" in Arabic)''

== Summary ==
* The [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]] announces that [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] has been found guilty of treason (amongst other things). He is sentenced to life imprisonment aboard the [[Prison Barge]].

* Baltar protests the sentence, claiming that he came of his own free will under the banner of truce. [[Iblis|Count Iblis]] speaks up, telling Baltar that his days of pursuing [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] are over.

* Baltar recognizes something about Iblis' voice. Iblis claims that it is the voice of truth. Iblis uses his powers to force Baltar to his knees.

* Having delivered Baltar, Iblis explains that one of the three conditions of their bargain has been satisfied. Leading the fleet to [[Earth]] is the second, with the third to be determined by the council.

* One of the council members suggests that they immediately elect Count Iblis to be the President of the Council.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] expresses some reservations. He says that they still do not know about the mysterious lights, or the disappearance of the [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]].

* Iblis visits Baltar on the Prison Barge. Baltar remembers Iblis' voice to be that of the [[Imperious Leader]].

* Baltar explains that the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] were once a race of beings that allowed themselves to be overcome by their own technology, 1000 [[yahren]] ago (with the onset of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]). Iblis says that if his voice was that of the Imperious leader, he'd have to be over 1000 yahren old.

* Iblis walks right through Baltar's cell door into his cell, and comforts him, telling him that all is not lost. Iblis then disappears, leaving behind a bewildered Baltar.

* [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] tries to get Adama to come to the games with her. Adama claims that he is too busy and has too many decisions to make. She says that he sounds like [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], who has decided not to play that night.

* [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] walks into the warrior barracks with [[Muffit]]. Apollo tries to talk to him. Boxey claims that his friends all say that Apollo is a coward for not playing in the games.

* Count Iblis has predicted that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer's]] team will win. It is speculated that Apollo is afraid to lose, proving Iblis right and weakening Adama's position.

* Apollo claims that he doesn't want to play because he is more concerned for the missing warriors than in playing a game.

* Adama convinces Apollo to play, saying that playing may even be able to help his missing friends.

* Just before the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game, Count Iblis asks Boomer how badly he wants to win. Iblis says that he wants to play, through Boomer.

* Boomer and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly's]] team win by a large margin.

* Iblis is hosting a party on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''. Apollo asks how long the party will last, as some of the people have critical jobs. Iblis says that he needn't worry about the fleet now that he is in charge. He claims that his only commandment is to enjoy life to the fullest.

* [[Sheba]] offers Apollo some consolation. Iblis comments that they make a fine pair. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] is confused, as he thought that Iblis wanted Sheba for himself. Iblis asks why she should be limited to one man (or why Starbuck should be limited to one woman). Starbuck clearly likes this way of thinking.

* Apollo manages to kill the mood with Sheba, when she asks if he is jealous. He asks how she could think that he'd let something as petty as jealousy interfere with his judgment when the lives of everyone in the fleet might be at stake.

* The mysterious lights fly near ''Galactica'', worrying Adama and [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]].

* [[Core Command]] is understaffed due to an "overdose of pleasure". Officer curfews have not been strictly enforced under orders of Count Iblis. Adama wants Iblis to report to his quarters.

* No pilots have responded to the red alert. Apollo starts waking people up, and they appear hung over. Starbuck claims that not everybody has made it back to ''Galactica'', and that the pilots are spread out all over the fleet.

* Iblis comes into the barracks and begins berating the warriors for not responding to the alert. Adama has to intervene when Apollo begins to assault Iblis.

* Adama confronts Iblis, asking what he fears about the beings outside the ship. Iblis claims that he does not fear them, but that they are from the same dimension that he is. Iblis claims to be above all laws, but Adama wonders if that is really true.

* The Vipers launch, and Boomer fires on one of the lights. He does not damage it, and it comes up behind him causing a high-pitched whine. His Viper disappears.

* Apollo and Starbuck return. Everyone agrees that Iblis is the only person who understands what is going on, but they cannot get rid of him due to his popularity. Adama claims that Iblis will be elected President of the Council in a few [[centar (TOS)|centars]].

* Apollo and Starbuck visit [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]. He has examined the plants that "miraculously" grew, and believes that it is possible that energy from the ships of light caused the plant growth.

* Adama sits alone in his quarters, moving an object on his desk with telekinesis. Apollo walks in on his demonstration. Adama explains that it was something he learned at the [[Colonial Military Institute]] before Apollo was born.

* Adama explains that their life expectancy is about 200 yahren, but they are just now starting to utilize parts of their brains that have a great deal of potential. He believes that if a race lived for thousands of yahren they would be capable of things that seemed miraculous.

* Adama suspects that the mysterious lights are the angels that the ancient colonials wrote of.

* They hatch a plan for Apollo to go back to the wrecked ship where Iblis was discovered. Adama tells Apollo to try to forget the conversation, though, as Iblis might detect it in his thoughts and discover their plans.

* Adama will be able to shield his mind from Iblis by crowding it with other thoughts. This also was part of the Military Institute training that he received.

* Starbuck runs into Apollo as he is leaving, and forces Apollo to take him along.

* Iblis is aboard [[Agro Ship 9]] with Sheba when he senses something is wrong. He heads to Core Command and discovers the shuttle has left, and that Apollo is on it. He heads to confront Adama.

* Adama says that he does not believe in Iblis like the poor people on the crashed ship did. Iblis says that Adama will pay the price with a life more meaningful than his own.

* Sheba has taken a Viper and is also heading to the planet.

* Apollo examines the wreckage, and discovers that the high radion levels that they thought existed were faked.

* Sheba arrives as they open the wreckage and look inside. They are horrified by what they see, and Apollo tries to keep Sheba from looking. Starbuck suggests that it might be a good idea, and Apollo reluctantly lets her look.

* Iblis arrives and forbids Sheba to look. Iblis claims that she is his, and has given herself to him freely. He orders her to his side, but Apollo interferes.

* Iblis commands Apollo to stop interfering, but Apollo claims that Iblis holds no power over those that do not give themselves willing over to him. Iblis suspects that Apollo knows who he really is, and Apollo believes that he does.

* Mephistopholes, Diaoblis, and the Prince of Darkness are names that he tells Sheba to try to recall.

* Iblis tells Apollo he has one more chance before he strikes Sheba down. Apollo shoots Iblis, briefly revealing his true form.

* Iblis commands her death, and moves to strike her down. Apollo jumps in front of the blast, and is killed.

* Iblis commands Sheba to come, but she refuses. She mourns Apollo's death.

* The mysterious lights begin to appear overhead.

* Starbuck asks why he seems so worried. Starbuck suspects that it is within Iblis' bounds to strike down a willing follower, but not an innocent.

* Iblis claims that nobody has dominion over him. He claims that they will meet again in another time and place, then disappears.

* They transport Apollo's body back in the shuttle. On the way back the mysterious lights fly near them, eventually approaching them (causing the whining noise).

* Starbuck appears in a strange white chamber. His uniform is entirely white.

* One of the mysterious white clad figures in the room claims that they are in a different dimension.

* Sheba arrives, and her uniform has also been turned white. Sheba wonders if they are both dead.

* They are lead to a chamber where Apollo is laying on a table on a raised pedestal.

* Sheba and Starbuck are asked if they would sacrifice their life for Apollo's. Sheba agrees to sacrifice her life. The voice also points out that Starbuck had said that he would trade places with Apollo if he could (back onboard the shuttle).

* Apollo sits up on the table. Sheba rushes to his side.

* Starbuck says that they can take what they want. The voice says that they don't want anything. They are fighting a common foe, the forces of darkness throughout the galaxy. The beings were once as the Colonials were, and the Colonials may someday become like the beings.

* Count Iblis is one of their race, but uses his powers to turn people away from the truth. The beings of light do not stop him because they cannot interfere with free will.

* The beings will return all the Viper pilots, as well as Starbuck, Apollo, and Sheba.

* The crew is reunited aboard ''Galactica''. Their memories of the beings of light, and their experiences on the ship, have been erased.

* The last thing Apollo can remember was challenging Count Iblis. Sheba remembers that he lost the challenge. Starbuck then recalls that Iblis tried to kill Sheba, but Apollo intervened and died. They took his body into the shuttle.

* They assume that Apollo must have only been stunned.

* The only other thing they can recall is a light and sound, that leads them to believe that there is something good and caring out there.

* Sheba asks if they had been caught up between a battle between good and evil, but Adama says that is always the case and will not change even if they find Earth.

* This prompts the trio to almost involuntarily recite coordinates. "Earth quadrant alpha, 19 million sectars by Epsilon vector 22 on a circular reckoning course of 000.9, in a star system with nine planets and one sun."

== Questions ==

* What was in the ship that Starbuck and Apollo (and Iblis) did not want Sheba to see?

== Analysis ==

Unverified but plausible from http://www.blast.net/hart/MissingWar.htm

"When Starbuck and Apollo look into the wreckage of the ship, this is exactly what they see: A piece of metallic surface, highly scorched but out of which portrudes a foot-like extremity, except that its tip is clearly in the shape of a cloven hoof. (Then they lift the metal and toss it aside) They grimace in horror... Under the wreckage is the figure of a devil... a demon. (This segment was shot but the footage was edited out by the censors due to its possible satanic implications)"

== Notes ==

Sheba is seen in a dress before the triad match, but once the match starts she is shown on a viewer screen in her flight uniform. Then, in a live shot back is shown back in her dress sitting next to Count Iblis. (Was the shot on the viewer supposed to be highlights from an earlier match, perhaps?)

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==


'''Starbuck:''' Is that right, are we dead, and you're angels?<br/>
'''Angel:''' Oddly enough, there is some truth to your speculation.

'''Iblis:''' (referring to Sheba) Death to her, Apollo. May her soul curse you through eternity.

'''Angel:''' Apollo was not meant to die. Sheba, it was you that Count Iblis meant to destroy.

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0001495|Patrick MacNee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]]
*[[imdb:nm0001906|Kirk Alyn]] as Gemonese Man
*[[imdb:nm0183310|Paul Coufos]] as Pilot
*[[imdb:nm0002369|John Williams]] as [[Sire]] Montrose
*[[imdb:nm0942257|Bruce Wright]] as Guard

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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[[Category:Episodes written by Glen A. Larson]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Daniel Haller]]

War of the Gods, Part II

2006-08-22T19:21:31Z

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: ''This episode guide is in progress. You may add upon it as you so choose.''
{{Episode Data
| image = IblisRevealed.jpg
| title= War of the Gods, Part II
| series= tos
| season= 1
| episode= 14
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
| director= [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0356396/ Daniel Haller]
| production= 50922
| rating=
| US airdate= 1979-01-21
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[War of the Gods, Part I]]
| next= [[The Man with Nine Lives]]
}}
== Overview ==
: ''Viper squadrons are disappearing from regular patrols, and mysterious bright lights are flying around the ''Galactica'' at immeasurable speed. On an eerie, red-glowing planet, the enigmatic Count Iblis * is found, apparently the sole survivor of a major catastrophe. Always shunning the mysterious bright lights, he uses his charm and his supernatural powers to wrest control of the fleet from Adama. *(Iblis means "Satan" in Arabic)''

== Summary ==
* The [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council]] announces that [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] has been found guilty of treason (amongst other things). He is sentenced to life imprisonment aboard the [[Prison Barge]].

* Baltar protests the sentence, claiming that he came of his own free will under the banner of truce. [[Iblis|Count Iblis]] speaks up, telling Baltar that his days of pursuing [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] are over.

* Baltar recognizes something about Iblis' voice. Iblis claims that it is the voice of truth. Iblis uses his powers to force Baltar to his knees.

* Having delivered Baltar, Iblis explains that one of the three conditions of their bargain has been satisfied. Leading the fleet to [[Earth]] is the second, with the third to be determined by the council.

* One of the council members suggests that they immediately elect Count Iblis to be the President of the Council.

* [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] expresses some reservations. He says that they still do not know about the mysterious lights, or the disappearance of the [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]].

* Iblis visits Baltar on the Prison Barge. Baltar remembers Iblis' voice to be that of the [[Imperious Leader]].

* Baltar explains that the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] were once a race of beings that allowed themselves to be overcome by their own technology, 1000 [[yahren]] ago (with the onset of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]]). Iblis says that if his voice was that of the Imperious leader, he'd have to be over 1000 yahren old.

* Iblis walks right through Baltar's cell door into his cell, and comforts him, telling him that all is not lost. Iblis then disappears, leaving behind a bewildered Baltar.

* [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] tries to get Adama to come to the games with her. Adama claims that he is too busy and has too many decisions to make. She says that he sounds like [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], who has decided not to play that night.

* [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] walks into the warrior barracks with [[Muffit]]. Apollo tries to talk to him. Boxey claims that his friends all say that Apollo is a coward for not playing in the games.

* Count Iblis has predicted that [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer's]] team will win. It is speculated that Apollo is afraid to lose, proving Iblis right and weakening Adama's position.

* Apollo claims that he doesn't want to play because he is more concerned for the missing warriors than in playing a game.

* Adama convinces Apollo to play, saying that playing may even be able to help his missing friends.

* Just before the [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game, Count Iblis asks Boomer how badly he wants to win. Iblis says that he wants to play, through Boomer.

* Boomer and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly's]] team win by a large margin.

* Iblis is hosting a party on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''. Apollo asks how long the party will last, as some of the people have critical jobs. Iblis says that he needn't worry about the fleet now that he is in charge. He claims that his only commandment is to enjoy life to the fullest.

* [[Sheba]] offers Apollo some consolation. Iblis comments that they make a fine pair. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] is confused, as he thought that Iblis wanted Sheba for himself. Iblis asks why she should be limited to one man (or why Starbuck should be limited to one woman). Starbuck clearly likes this way of thinking.

* Apollo manages to kill the mood with Sheba, when she asks if he is jealous. He asks how she could think that he'd let something as petty as jealousy interfere with his judgment when the lives of everyone in the fleet might be at stake.

* The mysterious lights fly near ''Galactica'', worrying Adama and [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]].

* [[Core Command]] is understaffed due to an "overdose of pleasure". Officer curfews have not been strictly enforced under orders of Count Iblis. Adama wants Iblis to report to his quarters.

* No pilots have responded to the red alert. Apollo starts waking people up, and they appear hung over. Starbuck claims that not everybody has made it back to ''Galactica'', and that the pilots are spread out all over the fleet.

* Iblis comes into the barracks and begins berating the warriors for not responding to the alert. Adama has to intervene when Apollo begins to assault Iblis.

* Adama confronts Iblis, asking what he fears about the beings outside the ship. Iblis claims that he does not fear them, but that they are from the same dimension that he is. Iblis claims to be above all laws, but Adama wonders if that is really true.

* The Vipers launch, and Boomer fires on one of the lights. He does not damage it, and it comes up behind him causing a high-pitched whine. His Viper disappears.

* Apollo and Starbuck return. Everyone agrees that Iblis is the only person who understands what is going on, but they cannot get rid of him due to his popularity. Adama claims that Iblis will be elected President of the Council in a few [[centar (TOS)|centars]].

* Apollo and Starbuck visit [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]. He has examined the plants that "miraculously" grew, and believes that it is possible that energy from the ships of light caused the plant growth.

* Adama sits alone in his quarters, moving an object on his desk with telekinesis. Apollo walks in on his demonstration. Adama explains that it was something he learned at the [[Colonial Military Institute]] before Apollo was born.

* Adama explains that their life expectancy is about 200 yahren, but they are just now starting to utilize parts of their brains that have a great deal of potential. He believes that if a race lived for thousands of yahren they would be capable of things that seemed miraculous.

* Adama suspects that the mysterious lights are the angels that the ancient colonials wrote of.

* They hatch a plan for Apollo to go back to the wrecked ship where Iblis was discovered. Adama tells Apollo to try to forget the conversation, though, as Iblis might detect it in his thoughts and discover their plans.

* Adama will be able to shield his mind from Iblis by crowding it with other thoughts. This also was part of the Military Institute training that he received.

* Starbuck runs into Apollo as he is leaving, and forces Apollo to take him along.

* Iblis is aboard [[Agro Ship 9]] with Sheba when he senses something is wrong. He heads to Core Command and discovers the shuttle has left, and that Apollo is on it. He heads to confront Adama.

* Adama says that he does not believe in Iblis like the poor people on the crashed ship did. Iblis says that Adama will pay the price with a life more meaningful than his own.

* Sheba has taken a Viper and is also heading to the planet.

* Apollo examines the wreckage, and discovers that the high radion levels that they thought existed were faked.

* Sheba arrives as they open the wreckage and look inside. They are horrified by what they see, and Apollo tries to keep Sheba from looking. Starbuck suggests that it might be a good idea, and Apollo reluctantly lets her look.

* Iblis arrives and forbids Sheba to look. Iblis claims that she is his, and has given herself to him freely. He orders her to his side, but Apollo interferes.

* Iblis commands Apollo to stop interfering, but Apollo claims that Iblis holds no power over those that do not give themselves willing over to him. Iblis suspects that Apollo knows who he really is, and Apollo believes that he does.

* Mephistopholes, Diaoblis, and the Prince of Darkness are names that he tells Sheba to try to recall.

* Iblis tells Apollo he has one more chance before he strikes Sheba down. Apollo shoots Iblis, briefly revealing his true form.

* Iblis commands her death, and moves to strike her down. Apollo jumps in front of the blast, and is killed.

* Iblis commands Sheba to come, but she refuses. She mourns Apollo's death.

* The mysterious lights begin to appear overhead.

* Starbuck asks why he seems so worried. Starbuck suspects that it is within Iblis' bounds to strike down a willing follower, but not an innocent.

* Iblis claims that nobody has dominion over him. He claims that they will meet again in another time and place, then disappears.

* They transport Apollo's body back in the shuttle. On the way back the mysterious lights fly near them, eventually approaching them (causing the whining noise).

* Starbuck appears in a strange white chamber. His uniform is entirely white.

* One of the mysterious white clad figures in the room claims that they are in a different dimension.

* Sheba arrives, and her uniform has also been turned white. Sheba wonders if they are both dead.

* They are lead to a chamber where Apollo is laying on a table on a raised pedestal.

* Sheba and Starbuck are asked if they would sacrifice their life for Apollo's. Sheba agrees to sacrifice her life. The voice also points out that Starbuck had said that he would trade places with Apollo if he could (back onboard the shuttle).

* Apollo sits up on the table. Sheba rushes to his side.

* Starbuck says that they can take what they want. The voice says that they don't want anything. They are fighting a common foe, the forces of darkness throughout the galaxy. The beings were once as the Colonials were, and the Colonials may someday become like the beings.

* Count Iblis is one of their race, but uses his powers to turn people away from the truth. The beings of light do not stop him because they cannot interfere with free will.

* The beings will return all the Viper pilots, as well as Starbuck, Apollo, and Sheba.

* The crew is reunited aboard ''Galactica''. Their memories of the beings of light, and their experiences on the ship, have been erased.

* The last thing Apollo can remember was challenging Count Iblis. Sheba remembers that he lost the challenge. Starbuck then recalls that Iblis tried to kill Sheba, but Apollo intervened and died. They took his body into the shuttle.

* They assume that Apollo must have only been stunned.

* The only other thing they can recall is a light and sound, that leads them to believe that there is something good and caring out there.

* Sheba asks if they had been caught up between a battle between good and evil, but Adama says that is always the case and will not change even if they find Earth.

* This prompts the trio to almost involuntarily recite coordinates. "Earth quadrant alpha, 19 million sectars by Epsilon vector 22 on a circular reckoning course of 000.9, in a star system with nine planets and one sun."

== Questions ==

* What was in the ship that Starbuck and Apollo (and Iblis) did not want Sheba to see?

== Analysis ==

Unverified but plausible from http://www.blast.net/hart/MissingWar.htm

"When Starbuck and Apollo look into the wreckage of the ship, this is exactly what they see: A piece of metallic surface, highly scorched but out of which portrudes a foot-like extremity, except that its tip is clearly in the shape of a cloven hoof. (Then they lift the metal and toss it aside) They grimace in horror... Under the wreckage is the figure of a devil... a demon. (This segment was shot but the footage was edited out by the censors due to its possible satanic implications)"

== Notes ==

Sheba is seen in a dress before the triad match, but once the match starts she is shown on a viewer screen in her flight uniform. Then, in a live shot back is shown back in her dress sitting next to Count Iblis. (Was the shot on the viewer supposed to be highlights from an earlier match, perhaps?)

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==


'''Starbuck:''' Is that right, are we dead, and you're angels?<br/>
'''Angel:''' Oddly enough, there is some truth to your speculation.

'''Iblis:''' (referring to ''Sheba'') Death to her, Apollo. May her soul curse you through eternity.

== Official Statements ==



== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0001495|Patrick MacNee]] as [[Iblis|Count Iblis]]
*[[imdb:nm0001906|Kirk Alyn]] as Gemonese Man
*[[imdb:nm0183310|Paul Coufos]] as Pilot
*[[imdb:nm0002369|John Williams]] as [[Sire]] Montrose
*[[imdb:nm0942257|Bruce Wright]] as Guard

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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[[Category:Episode Guide (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Glen A. Larson]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Daniel Haller]]

The Living Legend, Part I

2006-08-22T19:18:22Z

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{{Episode Data
| image = The_Living_Legend.jpg
| title= The Living Legend, Part I
| series= tos
| season=
| episode= 10
| guests=
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story= [[IMDB:nm0678758|Ken Pettus]] <br> [[Glen A. Larson]]
| director= [[IMDB:nm0250436|Vince Edwards]]
| production= 50919
| rating=
| US airdate= 1978-11-26
| UK airdate=
| dvd= 2004-12-28
| population=
| prev= [[The Young Lords]]
| next= [[The Living Legend, Part II]]
}}
== Overview ==

:[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]] ''is reunited with '' [[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', a sister [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] previously thought destroyed. Led by the legendary and sometimes arrogant Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], the fleet is torn in its loyalty between [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and Cain, but they eventually join forces in a daring attack on the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].''

== Summary ==

* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] are being pursued by unidentified objects from behind them in the heart of the [[Delphian Empire]].

* The two objects are none other then two other [[Colonial]] [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] flown by Lieutenant [[Sheba]], and Lieutenant [[Bojay]].

* Just as Sheba and Bojay are about to finish off Apollo and Starbuck, Sheba's [[scanner]] shows that the occupant of the Viper she is pursuing is human and orders a cease fire. In the ensuing dialogue, Apollo and Starbuck are informed that Sheba is strike leader of Silver Spar Squadron. They are re-united with Bojay, who served once on ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'s'' [[Blue Squadron]] before he was transferred to the [[Fifth Fleet]] that perished at the [[Battle of Molecay]], two [[Yahren (TOS)|yahrens]] before.

* Sheba and Bojay escort a bewildered Apollo and Starbuck aboard ''[[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]'' ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' commanded by the legendary Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]].

* Aboard ''Galactica'', Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] reports to Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] that the fleet is low on fuel. Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] reports that there is what appears to be scans of something massive, the size of a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] city not too far off. Adama orders the fleet to dead stop while awaiting word on the fate of Apollo and Starbuck's patrol.

* Apollo and Starbuck are re-united with warriors aboard ''Pegasus'' and are informed that Cain pulled ''Pegasus'' out into deep space after the [[Battle of Molecay]]. They have been fighting the Cylons and using fuel and weapons from the Cylons to fuel their own personal war effort.

* Colonel [[Tolan]], Cain's second in command, takes Apollo and Starbuck to Cain's quarters, where are re-united with the "living legend." They inform Cain of the fate of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]] and of the 220 ship rag-tag fleet. Cain, now with information of ''Galactica'' surviving the war, declares that the Cylon Empire is about to fall as he plans to mount an offensive.

* Aboard ''Galactica'', [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] informs Adama and Colonel Tigh that there is a visual echo coming from the scans ahead. The echo shows a battlestar. [[Omega]] informs Adama of a message coming over Fleet Com-Line Alpha — a communications channel used only between Colonial warships. Adama feels the message is a hoax. Cain appears on the monitor and informs, much to the delight of Adama, that he will be aboard shortly.

* Cain, with Apollo and Starbuck in tow as he boards ''Galactica'', informs Adama that the Cylons now control [[Gamoray (TOS)|Gamoray]], a society once thriving with 50 million people. This means the Cylons now control over half the galaxy.

* Cain had been doing strike runs on Gamoray for fuel to fund his war campaign but could not figure out why they didn't send [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]] to finish him off. His answer was now clear: the renegade traffic the Cylons were having problems with was ''Galactica'' and her fleet.

*Cain tries to get Adama to side with him in an effort to conquer the Cylons on Gamoray. But Adama declines, citing the safety of the fleet as his main priority.

* Aboard ''Pegasus'', Cain meets with Starbuck and Apollo and asks about a woman he once knew before the war. It turns out the woman was [[Cassiopeia]], the woman Starbuck is involved with. Cain then introduces the two to Sheba, his daughter.

* After the meeting Apollo asks Starbuck what he plans to tell Cassiopeia about Cain being alive. Starbuck dismisses any suggestion of Cassiopeia rekindling a romance with Cain again, but Starbuck does tell her later that Cain is alive. Cassiopeia reunites with him aboard ''Pegasus''. They share a tender embrace and reminisce before Cassiopeia tells Cain about her relationship with Starbuck. She asks Cain for time for her to think.

* Aboard ''Galactica'', Apollo asks Starbuck how Cassiopeia took the news. Viewers learn a little of Starbuck's character: The [[warrior]] doesn't form deep attachments to people after being raised on his own. Young [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] puts in his two cents in, saying that Starbuck still has a bunch of other woman in wait for him.

* Back on ''Pegasus'', Cain and Cassiopeia talk about Sheba and how the relationship may cause issues between Cain and his daughter.

* Meanwhile in the Officer's Lounge, Apollo and Starbuck meet with warriors from Silver Spar Squadron. Sheba and Apollo butt heads over the military differences between Adama and Cain. Cain enters the lounge with Cassiopeia and Sheba leaves, very uncomfortable with seeing her. Apollo confronts Sheba about the conflict, but Sheba says that working with Apollo won't be a problem.

* A meeting of commanders is convened and a plan is made to intercept [[Cylon freighter (TOS)|Cylon Tankers]] to provide fuel for the fleet. Adama proposes to use a squadron from both battlestars. Cain declines at first but Adama informs him of the need for the warriors to integrate for the boost of morale. Cain agrees, boasting that his warriors would be glad to pass along their experience to ''Galactica's'' warriors. Apollo is surprised by Cain's arrogance.

* During pre-launch, Cain joins the mission to the surprise of Sheba. During the mission they are intercepted by a Cylon patrol. Blue Squadron almost seems at the mercy of the Cylons until Silver Spar Squadron engages. Cain orders Blue Squadron to pursue while he goes off to take care of the tankers.

* Cain destroys the tankers against orders, and tells a disbelieving Apollo that he was firing at a Cylon fighter.

*Aboard ''Galactica'', Cain maintains his story during a meeting with Adama. Apollo and Sheba and also cite Blue Squadron's inexperience. Cain now pushes the campaign against Gamoray to Adama. Adama tells Cain, rather tersely, that he will give his answer in the morning.

* Apollo knows the truth but remains silent. Confronting Sheba, she maintains that the tankers were hit by incidental fire. Apollo tells her that he had found a weakness or two.

* Another war meeting is convened and Cain pushes harder for a total victory at Gamoray. Adama again declines, citing too many losses of life. Adama offers an alternative; ''Pegasus'' is carrying a full fuel load and Adama wishes to divide that load amongst the fleet. Cain still feels a victory is possible. Adama is still not interested and orders the fuel to be distributed. When Cain declines this offer, Adama (the ranking officer) relieves Cain of his command.

* Aboard ''Pegasus'', Sheba and Bojay speak with Cain about going against Adama's orders. Cain refuses, citing that while he may be a stubborn warrior, he is the best one and won't leave the fleet defenseless.

* Aboard Baltar's basestar, [[Lucifer]] informs [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] of the finding of the trailing vessels of the Colonial Fleet. Baltar tells Lucifer to prepare of an attack to finally finish off ''Galactica'' for good without support from Gamoray. All Baltar wants is a celebration from Gamoray and to take command of Gamoray for himself.

*Lucifer questions Baltar's plan. Baltar responds that there are other [[Cylons (TOS)|IL-series]] robots that will gladly be at his side after the victory. Baltar then offers to accompany the strike force to punctuate his point of victory much to Lucifer's surprise.

* Meanwhile Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer and Jolly board ''Pegasus'' for the fuel distribution. Tolan and Tigh confer on ''Pegasus''' bridge: Tolan wonders if they should wait until the bad moods on board from the warriors over the treatment of Cain subside. Tigh disagrees and orders the transfers to begin.

* On ''Pegasus'' landing bay, ''Galactica's'' warriors are met by resistance from Silver Spar Squadron. Just as it appears a fight is imminent, a red alert is sounded as Cylons attack the Fleet.

* On ''Galactica'', Cain and Adama agree to place ''Pegasus'' between the Fleet and the Cylon task force (the largest one since the destruction of the Colonies).

* Cain flies his Viper back to ''Pegasus'' and informs Tolan and Tigh of his resumption of command on the battlestar. His crew cheers while Tolan informs Tigh that the situation isn't personal. Tigh understands, and says "How can you fight a living legend?"

* ''Galactica'' takes heavy damage to her Alpha landing bay. Just as it seems the Cylons are going to have their victory, Baltar's Cylon pilot informs him of the second battlestar. Baltar is incredulous, but the pilot re-confirms the second battlestar's existence. When Baltar sees ''Pegasus'', he orders his pilot to retreat.

== Questions ==
* How many battlestars were part of the Fifth Fleet?

== Analysis ==
In ''The Living Legend'', a decidedly popular episode of the original Galactica series, we see Adama finally meet his match, when confronted with another military leader, Commander Cain, who has his own league of loyal troops, and his own battlestar to boot. One of the few story arcs from the original series to be reimagined in the 2003 series, ''Living Legend'' provides many memorable moments, introduces a new regular character to the show (Lieutenant Sheba) and above all brings us Lloyd Bridges' interpretation of Commander Cain, an old "war daggit" if there ever was one.

Dramatically, the juxtaposition of two battlestar crews is interesting, as loyalties are put to the test when the military philosophies of the two commanders clash. Thematically, however, the episode is perhaps a bit more unclear. Adama, who has reluctantly followed the edicts of the Council of Twelve, represents a sort of benign military rule, coupled with the religious mantle that he wears as the person who is guiding the Fleet to the promised land of Earth. Cain, patterned no doubt on George C. Scott's depiction of the famous WWII general in the acclaimed 1970 movie ''Patton [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066206/],'' represents a different philosophy. A damn the torpedoes, full stream ahead military machismo that Adama worries will get everyone killed. This point of view is never really challenged, however, and Cain takes a good portion of his crew and the Battlestar Pegasus with him on a military gamble that at the end of the episode is never confirmed to have worked or not. By surrendering on more than one occasion to Cain's view, Commander Adama seems to legitimate it, which must leave the viewer with the conclusion that Cain's philosophy is valuable and a good counterpoint to Adama's perspective. In other words, Adama has not been militaristic enough? Perhaps.

Cain was a character that was planned to return. Count Iblis suggests Sheba would see her father again a few episodes later, and there was apparently a script idea for a reunion had the series continued. Glen A. Larson's brief attempt to revive Galactica prior to the Moore production also involved Cain and the Battlestar Pegasus, and the character has appeared in fan fiction and comics over the years.

== Notes ==
* This is the first appearance of Lloyd Bridges as Commander Cain, Anne Lockhart as Sheba and Jack Stauffer as Bojay.

* In the episode "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of The Gods]]," Jack Stauffer returns as Bojay in command of ''Galactica's'' new Silver Spar Squadron.

* This is the first mention of more then just one fleet in the Colonial Military. In the pilot there appeared to be only one main fleet. ''Pegasus'' was part of the Fifth Fleet.

* Sheba was introduced as a new love interest for Apollo and their relationship was to develop over the course of the series had it continued into more seasons.

* Commander Cain and ''Pegasus'' were also slated to return in future episodes had the show not been cancelled.

* This episode along with Part Two and the episode "Fire in Space" were edited together for the Video Release "Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack". In this video Jolly's report comes at the beginning then followed by Apollo and Starbucks' patrol scene. The first 45mins to an hour of this video were more narrative in nature with some scenes taken out completely from the original aired episode(s)

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

Cain: Galmonging Cylons!

Sheba (To Apollo): Working with you won't be a problem.

Apollo (To Sheba): We have found a weakness or two now haven't we?

Cain: A toast to our victory over the Cylons!!

Apollo (To Adama): Commander, with all due respect, Blue Squadron was nowhere in the vicinity when those tankers blew up!

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Lloyd Bridges]] as [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]]
*[[imdb:nm082392|Jack Stauffer]] as [[Bojay]]
*[[imdb:nm0352069|Rod Haase]] as [[Tolan|Colonel Tolan]]
*[[imdb:nm0421191|Junero Jennings]] as [[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]] Bridge Officer
*[[imdb:nm0357288|Ted Hamaguchi]] as Helmsman

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