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The Super Scouts, Part II

2006-02-21T22:32:54Z

BillCook: added guest star

{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Scouts.jpg|300px]]
| Title= The Super Scouts, Part 2
| Series= [[Galactica 1980]]
| Season= 1
| Episode= 5
| Guests= [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0587863/ Allan Miller] ([[Colonel Sydell]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+George+Deloy George Deloy] (Dr. Spencer) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Quade John Quade] (Sheriff Ellsworth) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Mike+Kellin Mike Kellin] (Stockton) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Carlene+Watkins Carlene Watkins] (Nurse Valerie) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Helen+Page+Camp Helen Page Camp] (Sales Lady) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Mike+Brick Mike Brick] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jeff+Cotler Jeff Cotler] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0263553/ Mark Everett] (Newspaper Boy) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Georgi+Irene Georgi Irene] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lindsay+Kennedy Lindsay Kennedy] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+D.G.+Larson D.G. Larson] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0488982/ Eric Larson] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jerry+Supiran Jerry Supiran] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Eric+Taslitz Eric Taslitz] ([[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]])
| Writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| Story=
| Director= [[IMDB:nm0626872|Sigmund Neufeld Jr.]]
| Production= 1.5
| Rating=
| US Airdate= 23 March 1980
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev= [[The Super Scouts, Part I]]
| Next= [[Spaceball]]
}}
== Overview ==

:''[[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and [[Doctor Zee|Dr. Zee]] must use an experimental anti-gravity ship to rescue a group of children who are stranded on [[Earth]].''

==Summary==

* The reason for the river having become polluted is determined to be the result of a local manufacturing plant is fouling the water supply.

* [[Jamie Hamilton]] interviews the proprietor, Mr. Stockton, an unsympathetic industialist, and comes away unimpressed.

* In the meantime, some of the plant workers confront [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]], who simply toss them aside using their super strength.

* The three ill Super Scouts are getting worse. Dr. Spencer is intrigued when his microscope readings on Moonstone produce some most interesting results. It soon becomes clear to him that Troy and Dillon, and the kids, are not from Earth.

* Aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']], Doctor Zee and Commander Adama realize they have no choice but to rush into service their latest creation, an anti-gravity ship which happens to be shaped like a flying saucer.

* There is only one of these ships to hand, and the only person who understands it fully is Dr Zee, who thus insists on going to Earth with it.

* Troy and Dillon drive the sick kids to a place to rendezvous with the saucer craft, and they bring Stockton along.

* [[Colonel Sydell]] and the local Sheriff have picked up the trail and follow Troy and Dillon.

* The anti-gravity ship descends to Earth, and Stockton is scared stiff.

* Adama emerges from the craft and greets Troy, addressing him as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]].

* With no time to lose, ''Galactica'''s medical team attends to the kids, while Stockton is brought onto the bridge of the saucer to be shown the error of his ways.

* Dr. Zee shows Stockton a glimpse into his own future, a shows video of Stockton weeping at the funeral of Stockton's own son who was poisoned by chemicals from the plant.

* The crew of the anti-gravity ship detects police approaching and prepares to launch.

* All that police find when they finally reach the top of the mountain is a bewildered Stockton.

==Questions==

* Why wouldn't the Colonials make use of time travel to prevent the [[Battle of Cimtar|Destuction of the Colonies]] in the first place?

==Notes==

* Adama is so impressed with the potential of the anti-grav ship in this episode that he wonders 'with a force of anti-gravity ships such as these, we could retake our planets!' Clearly, Adama hasn't given up on the Twelve Colonies after all these years.

{{Episode1980}}

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The Super Scouts, Part I

2006-02-21T22:21:19Z

BillCook: added guest character title

{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Scouts.jpg|300px]]
| Title= The Super Scouts, Part 1
| Series= [[Galactica 1980]]
| Season= 1
| Episode= 4
| Guests= [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0587863/ Allan Miller] ([[Colonel Sydell|Sydell]]) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+George+Deloy George Deloy] (Dr. Spencer) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Quade John Quade] (Sheriff Ellsworth) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Mike+Kellin Mike Kellin] (Stockton) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Michael+Swan Michael Swan] (Collins) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Carlene+Watkins Carlene Watkins] (Nurse Valerie) [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0807617/ Caroline Smith] (Bank Teller) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jack+Ging Jack Ging] [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Helen+Page+Camp Helen Page Camp] (Salesperson) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Tracy+Justrich Tracy Justrich] [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Simon+Scott Simon Scott] (Captain) [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ken+Scott Ken Scott] (Co-pilot)
| Writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| Story=
| Director= [[IMDB:nm0250436|Vince Edwards]]
| Production= 1.4
| Rating=
| US Airdate= 16 March 1980
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev=[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]
| Next=[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]
}}
== Overview ==

:''After the cargo freighter'' Delphi ''is attacked by the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], a shuttle carrying [[Troy (1980)|Captain Troy]] and a group of children crash lands on Earth, and [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and [[Doctor Zee|Dr. Zee]] must work to rescue the stranded crewmembers, who are becoming sick due to drinking contaminated water from a chemical plant.''

==Summary==

* Aboard the freighter ''Delphi'', Troy and [[Dillon]] are teaching some of [[The Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]] children about Earth. Suddenly, the ''Delphi'' stops moving through space, having developed engine trouble.

* Aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']], Adama and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] realize that the ''Delphi'' is now isolated, having fallen behind the rest of the fleet.

* Sure enough, the Cylons have spotted the ''Delphi'' and begin tearing into it.

* It's established that this is the first time the Cylons have attacked 'in a generation'. The machine pursuers evidently having been content to sit back and let the Galactican fleet lead them to Earth.

* Thankfully the colonial warriors haven't forgotten how to stick it to the Cylons, and spend ten minutes doing so. However, the Cylons have wrought heavy damage upon the Delphi, which begins to break up.

* Troy and Dillon hustle as many kids as they can into [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttles]] and off the ''Delphi'', and pilot the last one off themselves as the ship explodes.

* The shuttle is caught in the blast and is also damaged.

* Boomer, leading the [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] squadron which has managed to drive off the Cylons, confers with Troy, but the skies are still too dangerous to attempt making the journey back to the fleet.

* Troy decides they will have to land on Earth.

* After narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a 747, the shuttle puts down in a field in the middle of the night.

* The resulting scene where the children encounter land, plants and flowers for the first time is rather touching, but they have to avoid the attention of passers-by, who have to be put out of commission with stun fire.

* Troy and Dillon go into town on their bikes to score clothes for the kids, and come up with the idea of disguising them as a scout troop.

* Troy manages to get some uniforms and camping gear from a department store, but Dillon's attempt to change Colonial [[cubit|cubits]] for U.S. greenbacks goes awry when a bank clerk assumes his money is stolen.

* While Troy and Dillon are away, the kids have been fighting amongst themselves. Then, they all stop by a riverside and drink some water.

* As a result of drinking the water, three of the kids take ill.

* As if that's not trouble enough, they're being pursued by the county sheriff.

{{Episode1980}}

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Celestra

2006-01-02T16:56:54Z

BillCook: edit

[[Image:Celestra.jpg|thumb|External view of ''Celestra''.]]
In the Original series, ''Celestra'' is a civilian electronics ship within [[the Fleet]], primarily responsible for work in the field of electronics, including [[Viper]] equipment development and testing.

''Celestra'' has an extensive docking bay, capable of docking numerous Vipers and [[shuttle]]craft. The ship has very little in the way of creature comforts, such as recreational facilities; the bridge is accessible only from its aft quarter.

Like all ships in the Fleet, ''Celestra'' has a homing beacon to stay with the Fleet.

''Celestra'' was most recently led by Commander [[Kronus]], who captained the vessel from the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar|holocaust]] until his death (at the helm of ''Celestra'', during an attempted mutiny). ([[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]]). The ship's former executive officer was [[Charka]], the orchestrator of the failed mutiny, now presumably imprisoned. The ''Celestra's'' current commander structure is unknown.

== Crew ==

A majority of ''Celestra'' crewmembers are electronics specialists, while a few are security guards, shuttle pilots and ship operators. To oppose executive officer Charka's abusive practices, such as double-shifting entire families, many crewmembers undertook a mutiny, attempting to steal a shuttle and escape the fleet to a remote planet. Their mutiny failed amidst a laser battle in the docking bay. They were captured and being transported to a hearing when they suddenly found themselves stranded in deep space in the ''Celestra's'' shuttle. The crewmembers used their electronics expertise to modify the shuttle's scanners to track ions, which pinpointed the ''Celestra's'' location, thereby rescuing themselves.

* [[Damon]], electronics specialist, leader of first mutiny
* [[Aurora]], shuttle pilot, former love of [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]
* [[Hermes]], helm officer on bridge, participant in second mutiny

It is possible that ''Celestra'' was originally designed to be a work ship, with only its captain and a few others to remain permanently aboard; most of its crew would ferry on and off the ship in ten-[[Centar (TOS)|centar]] (hour) shifts, for example. However, with the fleet constantly on the run post-holocaust, ''Celestra'' may have been forced to accommodate many more full-time crewmembers than its original design intended, hence the uprising.

== Notes ==
[[Image:Celestra.JPG|thumb|The Zoic rendering of the ''Celestra'']]
The Sci-Fi Channel website has the ''Celestra'' as a ship listed in the Fleet of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined series]]. This has, however, not yet made [[canon]] as the ship has not been mentioned, and never seen closely enough to discern the large letters "Celestra" which are clearly visible on the side of the CGI model.

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Baltar's Escape

2005-12-29T00:36:17Z

BillCook: added guest stars, writing credits, airdate

== Overview ==

: Joining forces with the imprisoned Borellians and the Eastern Alliance detainees, Baltar escapes from the prison barge, hijacks a shuttle, and kidnaps members of the ruling council.

== Summary ==

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===

*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0209815/ John Dullaghan] as Dr. [[Wilker]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0499223/ Lance LeGault] as [[Maga]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0209815/ Anthony De Longis] as [[Taba]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0270366/ Robert Feero] as [[Bora]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000839/ Ina Balin] as [[Siress]] [[Tinia]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001957/ Lloyd Bochner] as Commandant [[Leiter]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0398466/ John Hoyt] as [[Sire]] [[Domra]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446835/ Ron Kelly] as Security Officer [[Reese]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0496158/ Paul LeClair] as 2nd Guard
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0863892/ Paul Tinder] as 5th Guard
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942257/ Bruce Wright] as Guard




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0463926/ Winrich Kolbe]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series 1 (1978/1979)
*Production Number: 1.18
*Airdate Order: 18 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: March 11, 1979
*DVD Release: December , 2004

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Take the Celestra

2005-12-28T23:49:21Z

BillCook: added summary, guest stars, writing credits

== Overview ==

: Starbuck encounters long-lost love Aurora amidst a mutinous rebellion aboard the ''Celestra''.

== Summary ==

* In a formal dress ceremony aboard the [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']] to honor [[Kronus]], captain of the [[Celestra|''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#Original Series|ragtag fleet]].
* During the proceedings, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] recognizes former love [[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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 ackowledging 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.

== Questions ==

The mention of the Battlestar Rycon again raises the question regarding how many Battlestars actually existed, as well as questions regarding the size of the entire Colonial Fleet. The mention of the Rycon could suggest that there were different ''fleets'' of battlestars. Many believe that a mere five battlestars existing throughout all the colonies doesn't seem fitting. If the series had continued, then perhaps the ''Galactica'' would have been re-united with other battlestars from the colonies. Also, perhaps the fate of other fleets and "ships of the line" would have been learned.



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*Adama’s opening narration: “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.”




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==

* This was the last episode to air before the announcement of the original series' cancellation.



=== Guest Stars ===




*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ana+Alicia Ana Alicia] as [[Aurora]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Paul+Fix Paul Fix] as [[Kronus]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nick+Holt Nick Holt] as [[Charka]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Randy+Stumpf Randy Stumpf] as [[Damon]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Richard+Styles Richard Styles] as [[Hermes]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0615489/ Robert Murvin] as Duty Officer
*[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0662731/ James R. Parkes] as 1st Mutineer
*[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0392492/ Michael Horsley] as 2nd Mutineer




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Carlson Jim Carlson] & [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terrence+McDonnell Terrence McDonnell]
*Story by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Arthur David S. Arthur] & [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Phinney David G. Phinney] and [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Carlson Jim Carlson] & [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terrence+McDonnell Terrence McDonnell]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Dan+Haller Dan Haller]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series 1 (1978/1979)
*Production Number: 1.20
*Airdate Order: 20 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: April 1, 1979
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

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User:BillCook

2005-12-27T00:57:37Z

BillCook:

[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|TOS]]:
*'''[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]'''
*[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods]]   [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|(part 2)]]
*[[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]
*[[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]
*[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero]]   [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)|(part 2)]]
*[[The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors]]
*[[The Young Lords (TOS)|The Young Lords]]
*[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]   [[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|(part 2)]]
*[[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]
*[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods]]   [[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|(part 2)]]
*[[The Man with Nine Lives (TOS)|The Man with Nine Lives]]
*[[Murder on the Rising Star (TOS)|Murder on the Rising Star]]
*[[Greetings from Earth (TOS)|Greetings from Earth]]
*[[Baltar's Escape (TOS)|Baltar's Escape]]
*[[Experiment in Terra (TOS)|Experiment in Terra]]
*[[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]]
*[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]

User talk:BillCook

2005-12-27T00:43:00Z

BillCook: +reply

==Removed Episode List==

Hi Bill,

Hope you don't mind but I pulled the elements of the (TOS) template out of your User page, as this was causing your name to be listed as an episode in the (TOS) episodes listing, which didn't seem correct. [[User:Mokwella|Mokwella]] 18:52, 26 December 2005 (EST)

:-No problem at all. Bill, 26 Dec 2005

Water

2005-10-24T22:22:38Z

BillCook: corrected original US airdate

[[Image:bsg-1-02.jpg|thumb|"Water" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: '' ''Galactica'' loses over 60% of her water reserves due to sabotage, forcing the fleet into a crisis and Adama to seek a new supply.''

== Summary ==
* [[Sharon Valerii#"Boomer" Valerii|Boomer]] finds herself dripping wet in her flight suit, sitting in an equipment room on the flight deck. She is disoriented, and upon opening a duffel bag containing her uniform, she discovers explosives complete with a detonator.
* After drying and dressing herself, she goes to a small-arms locker and finds that a further six detonators are missing, throwing her into a panic and seeking [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol’s]] help.
* [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] visits ''[[Galactica]]'' to thank the crew for their hard work in defending the fleet following the recent events ([[33]]).
* Protocol is observed during her visit, with officers in dress uniform, etc. Roslin believes this is because [[William Adama|Adama]] is trying to make her look an idiot; [[Lee Adama]] informs her his father ordered the reception out of respect of her position of President.
* The ''[[Virgon Express]]'' arrives alongside, ready to take on new water supplies. This reveals that ''Galactica'' can recycle water for those ships in the fleet that don’t have recycling facilities themselves.
* In their equipment locker, Tyrol and Boomer discuss the missing explosives. Boomer is on the verge of a breakdown. Tyrol promises he’ll see her through the situation, convinced someone is trying to frame her.
* As the water transfer operation commences, a series of explosions rip through the warship, rupturing her water tanks and spewing most of her massive reserves of drinking water into space.
* An investigation of the explosion begins. It is ascertained that 60% of ''Galactica’s'' reserves of water have been lost, leaving the fleet with a critical shortage. Because of its recycling/storage capabilities, 16,000 people are dependent on ''Galactica'' for drinkable water.
* Pushed to give a reason for the loss of the water, Lieutenant [[Gaeta]] presumes that the detonation of a nuclear warhead close to the water tanks ([[Mini-series]]) may have weakened the tanks, causing them to rupture.
* During his presentation to investigators, Tyrol admits sabotage was the cause of the explosions, revealing the fact that explosives had been taken from a small-arms locker, but covering for Valerii by saying it is unlikely they will discover who took the explosives as security throughout the ship has been lax, and record-keeping patchy, at best.
* Adama orders the [[Raptor]]s to be flown to the nearest star systems in an attempt to find an alternative source of water.
* Reducing the number of people in the inquiry to senior command staff, Roslin and Baltar, Adama reveals the truth about the [[Humano-Cylon|humanoid-Cylon]] threat, stating his belief that there is a Cylon infiltrator aboard ''Galactica''.
* [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] is quizzed about his progress on constructing a working [[Cylon detector]]. He makes various excuses for his lack of progress, all of which Adama takes to mean he needs assistance on the project, and so assigns Lieutenant [[Gaeta]] to aide him.
* Following the meeting, Gaeta leaves with Baltar, who is not happy about having someone “watching” him. He escapes Gaeta by joining one of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck’s]] card games and ends up flirting with her.
* Boomer locates water, but has problems trying to report the find while a part of her tries to detonate explosives that have been strapped to her chair.
* When she finally makes the report, she and [[Crashdown]] return to ''Galactica'' to be greeted like heroes.
* Boomer gets Tyrol to check her seat, where he finds the explosives. He later reveals to Boomer he has handed the explosives to the [[Master-at-Arms]], assuring her that this is good, as it puts the Master onto the same lines of investigation they are now pursuing.
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', impressed at the way Lee Adama helped her through the pomp of her reception on ''Galactica'' at the start of the episode, Roslin asks him to become a special advisor to her, to help her understand military jargon, and protocol. She also tries to help him come to terms with the destruction of the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' ([[33]]), which has been plaguing his conscience.

===On Caprica===
* [[Sharon Valerii#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] and [[Karl C. Agathon|Helo]] have returned to Valerii's [[Raptor]], to find it crawling with Cylon warriors.
* Deciding they cannot use it to escape [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]], they head off to "find another ship".
* Later, at night, and over a meal and anti-radiation shots, they receive a coded transmission, Valerii prompting Helo into the idea that someone else - probably military - is still alive on the planet.

== Summary from scifi.com ==
Lt. Sharon Valerii wakes up soaking wet in the tool room with an explosive charge in her duffel bag. Shortly afterward, a mysterious explosion destroys all the port-side water tanks on Galactica, creating a crisis for the entire fleet. Sharon can't remember a thing, but all the evidence points to her as a saboteur. She confesses her concern to Chief Tyrol, but he can't believe she's responsible.

As water riots erupt, Commander Adama and President Roslin struggle to contain the crisis, putting all the ships on limited rations and assigning Baltar the job of rooting out any Cylons who may have infiltrated the crew.

Meanwhile, on Cylon-occupied Caprica, another avatar of Sharon struggles to save Helo, her stranded Raptor crewmate.
--©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==

*Is Boomer completely unaware of her "Cylon" personality, which apparently planted the explosives? (Answer: [[Resistance|Boomer never seems to know]], even to her end.)
*If so, why did she "wake up" before her Cylon persona had completely covered its tracks (i.e. got out of the wet clothes, got her back to her bunk, etc., so she'd be completely unaware of her outing to the water tanks)?
*Why did a part of Boomer attempt to blow-up her Raptor when the water-bearing moon was found? Surely she must have been aware that had the Raptor been destroyed, a Search and Rescue mission would have been initiated, with a good probability that the water would have been discovered anyway?
*Is the radio message picked-up by Helo on Caprica genuine, or a Cylon fake, designed to keep him on the planet? ([[Act of Contrition|Answer]])
*600-odd tons of food a week is a lot of consumables to have available. Where is it all coming from? (Answer: [[The Fleet]] comprises many ships, apparently including many supply ships with consumables.)
*Do the Colonials have food recycling capabilities to match their water recycling capabilities?
*Why do the Cylons want to keep Helo on Caprica? ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|Answer 1]], [[The Farm|Answer 2]])

== Analysis ==

“Water” builds nicely on the events of "[[33]]" while adding new drama of its own, revealing more about the central characters while at the same time avoiding the “reset” button: three days on from the ''Olympic Carrier'' incident, and the repercussions are still being felt by Lee Adama and Laura Roslin. At the same time Roslin seeks to find a balance in her relationship with Adama, who is also willing to try and move beyond the tension that marked their initial relationship during the fleet’s initial flight from the Cylons: the presentation of the book being something of a peace offering.

But the focus of this episode is obviously “Boomer” Valerii, and raises some interesting questions around her.

It has already been established that some Cylons may not even know they are Cylons until they are “activated” (as stated by Six in the mini-series). “Water” sees a new wrinkle added: that the Cylon “personality” within a humano-Cylon can be active without the apparent knowledge of the “human” personality. Boomer's “waking up” scene and subsequent reactions demonstrate that her human persona has no idea of what is going on. Her confusion is genuine and complete, right down to the fact that she has lost track of time (wishing Cally a “good evening”, only for Cally to tell her it is early morning).

However, while this is interesting in itself, it actually masks an even more interesting question: why did Boomer “wake up” while still sopping wet and hiding in the equipment locker? If her Cylon personality wished to remain hidden, why did it not stay in control until she had dried herself off, stowed the duffel bag and the explosives and returned to her bunk? That she finds herself in such a state would tend to suggest that her Cylon personality is not in full control when conscious. Could it be that Valerii’s “programming” as a human is a little too strong, and that there is some kind of internal struggle going on inside her? (Given the events in [[Home, Part II]] and other second season episodes, it may well be that the Valerii model is flawed and can reprogram itself for self-preservation, or may not have full defenses against its human personality plant.)

If this is the case, then might the same conflict overcome her “sister” on Caprica? If so, there is potential for whatever the Cylons have in mind for Helo to go awry. (Answer: [[Flight of the Phoenix|Caprica Valerii does]], indeed, become a turncoat or yet another Cylon manipulation tactic.)

The episode also reveals a little more about ''Galactica’s'' capabilities: the fact that her water recycling systems are around 100% efficient - so much so that she can operate for years without needing to take on fresh water supplies, and she's more than able to recycle water on behalf of a third of the other vessels in the fleet - thus supplying an additional 16,000 people with fresh water. While this is interesting in itself, that the production crew tackle such a vital requirement as water so early on in the series is highly suggestive that they do not intend to forget that some 45,000 people are going to require a lot of food and drink. Given the fact that this episode highlights the food requirements – some 590 tons a week - would tend to indicate this is an issue that will be dealt with at some point in the future. It’s hard to imagine the fleet can supply this much food to its people indefinitely.

Overall, another outstanding episode - lead by a very strong "A" storyline involving Boomer and the water sabotage, but with more than enough scope to provide insight into the characters and their developing relationships without bogging down the action. Not even Tigh's tightrope walk with alcoholism is forgotten, thanks to his discovery of his five fingers of booze. And it is nice to see ''Galactica'' still continues to carry the scars for her first run-in with the Cylons back in the mini - the outer skin of the forward end of her portside flight pod is still something of a mess.

== Notes ==

*Galactica has at least 5 Raptors on board.
*Colonials have an equivalent plastic explosive to C-4 (called [[G-4]]).
*The Cylons have stood down from their attacks of [[33]].

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




#[[Media:102_responsibility_for_your_actions-01.ogg|William and Lee Adama discuss responsibility for an action]] (OGG, 479 KB)

== Official Statements ==




=== {{from_RDM_blog}} ===

:One of the strange things about writing and producing television is the delay between action and reaction. Tomorrow night's episode was written almost a year ago. The battles, thoughts, emotions, disappointments, and victories happened in what seems like the distant past, so when I sit down to watch the show along with the rest of you (and I do watch them on the air) it's like seeing a page out of an old year book. I can remember bits and pieces of the production process, the early drafts of the script, the days spent in the editing bay playing with the footage and waiting for the visual effects to be completed, but none of it is current, all of it belongs to a season now firmly planted in the past.

:However, I do find that the same distance from the rigors of production also afford a better vantage point for watching the show with something approaching objectivity. You get so used to an episode during all the aspects of production that the simple pleasure of watching it as a piece of entertainment is slowly vacuumed away over time. Only now, months after the fact, can I watch these shows from a little remove and my impressions of the episodes are often not the same as when we produced them.

:For instance, during the shoot of "Water" and shortly afterward, I was acutely aware of just how long the script was and how much material was going to have to be lost along the way. I was fairly upset with myself for writing something so bloated and large that it was killing us on the stage and would later require major surgery in the editing room to make our mandated runtime. The first cut of "Water" ran 10-12 minutes long -- essentially an entire act that had to go -- and for a long time when I watched the final locked picture I was always uncomfortably aware of the "cheats" involved. That is, the dropped scenes, the internal cuts made to scenes that made a hash of some of the logic I'd tried to lay out, the half-expressed thoughts, the missing emotional beats, etc.

:However, when I saw the final aired episode, I was hard-pressed to even remember most of the cuts or why they had bothered me in the first place. (Although I still [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)|missed a nice bit]] with [[Baltar, Gaius|Baltar]] in the [[Wardroom]], where he tossed off a theory of how six small charges could've blown open the water tank, as it was both helpful to the plot and an entertaining bit of grandstanding by the character.) Frankly, I used to think of "Water" as one of the weaker shows in the first season, but now it seems like a fairly coherent piece.

:Of course, this kind of shift in perspective after shedding the baggage of production works both ways, and I've found that sometimes revisited shows much later that I'd always considered to be "classics" turned out to lose their charm along with the experience of making it. So as we go forward, I'm both excited and vaguely terrified at how I'll view the rest of the season.

:Speaking of excited and terrified, I must admit to being overwhelmed by the response you've generated regarding this blog. There's a remarkable backlog of questions on the board and I'll try to both post here more often and answer more of your questions. I don't know what to tell you in terms of what will catch my eye, but I'll try to look for both the straight-ahead fan questions and the more off the wall questions -- don't be afraid to venture far off-topic, some of the more interesting discussions I had at ''Trek'' had nothing to do with the show itself.

== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===



*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]

=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [[Ronald D. Moore]]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Marita+Grabiak Marita Grabiak]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series: 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.02
*Airdate Order: 2 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date: 25 October 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: Date: 14 January 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: Date: 28 March 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/102/ "Water"] at scifi.com

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Bastille Day

2005-10-24T22:21:53Z

BillCook: corrected original US airdate

[[Image:bsg-1-03.jpg|thumb|"Bastille Day" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: ''Continuing from the events of [[Water]], the [[Battlestar]] [[Galactica]] and the [[fleet]] face a chronic water shortage. Their only recourse: persuade 1,500 prisoners on the transport vessel [[Astral Queen]] to help them mine ice from a nearby moon. ''

== Summary ==
* The ''[[Galactica]]'''s water fleet-critical supplies have been sabotaged ([[Water]])
* A source of water has been located on a nearby moon - but it is in the form of ice, and must be mined, which will require a crew of around 1,000
* As that number cannot be spared from ''Galactica's'' crew, and it is unlikely civilians will volunteer, it is determined to try and enlist the help of the prisoners on the ''[[Astral Queen]]''
* [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] won’t have the prisoners forced into the work, so [[Lee Adama]] suggests the prisoners who volunteer could be awarded points to go towards their freedom
* This idea does not go down well with [[William Adama|Adama]], who is already at odds with his son over his new position as "special advisor" to the president ([[Water]])
* However, Roslin decides to send a delegation lead by Lee Adama to the ''Astral Queen'' to put the idea to the prisoners. To address Adama's fears that they might inadvertently release dangerous prisoners into the fleet's community, [[Billy Keikeya]] is selected to go as well and screen the prisoners prior to selection
* As a further snub to his son, Adama insists military personnel also go – one to assist in the screening, who will report directly to him – and one to ensure the selected prisoners can handle the equipment that will be used to extract the ice
* [[Anastasia Dualla]] is "volunteered" by Billy for the first role, [[Cally]] is eventually selected for the second
* Arriving on the ''Astral Queen'', Lee puts the situation to the prisoners, and outlines the deal: help us and earn points towards your freedom
* No-one volunteers. Instead, the nominated leader of the prisoners politely refuses the offer. Billy Keikeya recognises him as [[Tom Zarek]], a political agitator from [[The Twelve Colonies#Sagittaron|Sagittaron]]
* While Dualla and Billy argue the merits of Zarek as a "prisoner of conscience" or terrorist – Billy almost idolising him, Lee meets with Zarek to try and persuade him to help the fleet
* On the ''Galactica'', Adama meets with [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]], who is still equivocating over his [[Cylon detector]]. When Adama pushes Baltar into a corner, the doctor tries to admit he can’t actually build the detector
* This releases a torrent of anger from Baltar’s [[Number Six|Six]], which terrifies him into submission. She then instructs him on what to ask for in order to make the detector: a nuclear warhead
* When Six only reveals a part of how this can be used to make the detector, Baltar is forced to think things through himself, and realizes it will actually work. Adama agrees to let Baltar have a warhead
* On the ''Astral Queen'', a planned break-out takes place, and the ''Galactica’s'' delegation is taken hostage
* With the ship in his control, Zarek demands the immediate resignation of Roslin and her government on the grounds that, having never been elected, they do not represent the people
* As Zarek uses Lee to try and gain insight into the dynamic between Roslin and Adama, an assault mission, led by [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]], is put together using the ''Galactica’s'' [[Raptor]]s and marine contingent. As a crack shot, Starbuck is ordered by Adama to kill Zarek if she gets the chance
* Adama then tries to negotiate with Zarek himself, but is rebuffed. Lee Adama realises the truth: Zarek wants Adama to send in the troops, believing a bloodbath aboard the ''Queen'' will bring down Roslin’s government
* The marines and Starbuck arrive in the Raptors and start cutting their way into the ship
* In the cells, one of the prisoners decides he doesn’t like the way Cally has been “mocking” him, and decides to teach her a lesson
* As the Starbuck and her marines enter the ship, matters come to a head as the prisoner shoots Cally, wounding her, after he clearly tried to rape her, and she bit off a piece of his ear
* Lee Adama and Zarek rush to the cell where the prisoner is holding Cally. In the confusion, Lee obtains a handgun and puts it to Zarek’s head, giving him a choice: die immediately, or work with his men to supply the fleet with water, and in return he’ll get to keep the ''Astral Queen'' and get his elections
* The marines then make their presence felt, as Starbuck takes a shot at Zarek – who is saved by Lee Adama
* Roslin and Adama are initially less than pleased at these arrangements. Lee doesn’t really care. The prisoners are helping with the water, even if they have control of the ''Astral Queen'' they are still reliant on the fleet for supplies, and under Colonial law, Roslin would have to face elections in seven months anyway
* Later, Lee informs Roslin that he didn’t mean to offend her with his views, and that when the elections come, he’ll vote for her. His honesty causes her to reveal the truth about her cancer and the fact that she might not be alive come the elections.

===On Caprica===
* [[Karl C. Agathon|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] reach a relatively undamaged city
* As they explore the city, they are observed by [[Aaron Doral|Doral]] and [[Number Six|Six]] from a rooftop
* Doral and Six discuss their heritage as Cylons - the "children of humanity", Six expressing regret that humans must be destroyed. Doral is less compassionate: parents need to die to let the children come into their own

==Summary from scifi.com ==
The fleet has found a source of water, but who will take on the difficult and dangerous job of mining it from the icy planet? Commander Adama and President Roslin send Lee to the Astral Queen, a prisoner transport ship, with an offer for its inmates: Volunteer for this mission and earn "freedom points."

The prisoners not only reject the offer but stage a uprising and hold Lee and his crew hostage. Their leader is Tom Zarek, a freedom fighter convicted of terrorism 20 years earlier. Zarek demands that Roslin step down as president and call for immediate elections to choose a new leader.

While Adama and Roslin organize an assault on the ship, Lee, who read Zarek's radical manifesto while at college, negotiates with his captor. Back on the Galactica, Adama pressures Baltar to develop a device that can distinguish Cylons from humans.

Many light-years away on Caprica, Sharon and Helo struggle to evade the Cylons, unaware that they are being observed by Doral and Number Six.
--©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==

*Both Six and Zarek make references to "humanity's children", is there a connection?
*Is Zarek genuinely willing to die for the cause of anarchy?
*Can Baltar really use a nuclear warhead to build a Cylon detector, or does Six have some other plan? ([[Flesh and Bone|Answer]])

== Analysis ==

Another good episode, if a little contrived towards the end.

Certainly, this is Lee Adama's episode through and through, and the kid is finding his feet: he stands by those principles he signed-up to in joining the military, he faces off against his father and risks earning Roslin's scorn, and he handles himself with Zarek admirably well. He not only grows dimensionally as a character as the episode progresses he also matures as a man, finally and truly stepping out of his father's long shadow.

[[Jamie Bamber]] turns in an excellent performance as Lee Adama, hitting his mark perfectly throughout, and his scenes with [[Richard Hatch]] are perfect for not only the dynamic that grows between the two characters, but also for the amount of background information that is very carefully crafted into the dialogue.

Indeed, alongside Jamie Bamber, this is very much Richard Hatch's episode. He turns in a fine performance as Zarek and one can instantly understand why he has been invited back. It would be interesting to put Hatch's Zarek face-to-face against Olmos' Adama; both hold a tremendous amount of power when on-screen.

It is interesting how the imagery abounds in this episode: how the old cliché that "one man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist" is subtlety reviewed against the more traditional lines of argument (the byplay between Zarek and Lee Adama played out behind the deliberate verbalising of the cliché through Dualla and Billy); how the question of “taking sides” and reconciling conflicts are encompassed in Lee Adama’s ability to resolve the hostage situation through actions that are neither aligned with Adama or with Roslin.

Dynamics are strong elsewhere in the episode as well - most obviously between Baltar and, respectively, Six and Adama.

The former dynamic again takes a new twist as this is the first time we see her "angry" with Baltar and able to go beyond gentle manipulation of his thoughts and move into outright domination of his conscious thinking.

In his confrontation with Adama, Baltar manages to come across as simultaneously weak, intelligent, child-like and borne of wisdom beyond his years. Genius personified? Perhaps - but that is precisely what Baltar is supposed to be; albeit flawed, and [[James Callis]] combines all of it so powerfully on screen.

As with previous episodes, "Bastille Day" continues to touch on pieces from the mini and earlier episodes. Despite all that is packed into this one, we still find three minutes in which the Boomer / detonator plot is moved forward, and we get the confirmation that the Boomer / Tyrol relationship is well-known throughout the ship. At the same time, Tigh's alcoholism is touched upon; and the Starbuck / Tigh conflict renews itself - this time with more subtlety than in the [[Mini Series]].

At the conclusion of the [[Mini Series|mini]], Tigh made overtures to Starbuck following her manoeuvres that rescued Lee Adama when his Viper was crippled. At the time, Starbuck rejected Tigh's attempts at reaching an understanding out-of-hand. Now, in "Bastille Day", it is Starbuck's turn to make overtures following Tigh's support of her in putting together the plan to re-take the ''Astral Queen'' - only to be rejected by Tigh. In keeping with one of the motifs of the episode, Starbuck reaps what she has sown.

However, there are a few minor irritants in the episode:
*The resolution to the hostage crisis being precipitated by problems within the ranks of the hostage-takers (Cally being taken away by another prisoner) came across as a trifle contrived, having been done often enough one way or another in the past to be considered in some ways trite.
*The way Helo, supposedly deep in enemy-held territory walks around town shouting at the top of his lungs – an act he could reasonably expect would bring any nearby Cylons down on him and Valerii like a tonne of bricks.
*The fact that, despite hearing about and seeing the nuclear bombardment of Caprica in the mini-series, the city Helo and Valerii enter is totally undamaged. Not a broken window, not a collapsed building not a single uprooted tree. Given the size of the warheads the Cylons were using and the devastation they wrought (witness the shockwave that took out Baltar’s house in the mini-series), this is unfortunate. At least some of the skyline of the city could have been CGI’d to look as if it had been bombed (though it's possible the Cylons spared the city ''intentionally'' for use in their plans).

== Notes ==

* Richard Hatch played the character of [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] in the [[TOS|original ''Battlestar Galactica'']] television series.
* Events here take place 4 days after those of [[Water]].
* In the [[Mini-Series]] the ''[[Astral Queen]]'' is apparently a liner, rather than a prison ship.
** During a briefing, [[Billy Keikeya|Billy]] informs [[Laura Roslin|President Roslin]] that: "The Captain of the ''Astral Queen'' wants you to know that he has nearly 500 convicted criminals under heavy guard in his cargo hold. They were being transported to a penal station when the attack happened."
** In the re-cap clip shown at the top of this episode, Billy's lines are re-dubbed so that he says, "The Captain of the ''Astral Queen'' wants you to know that he has 1500 prisoners under heavy guard."
** Instead of being taken to a penal station, as in the [[Mini-Series]], [[Lee Adama]] states that the prisoners were being transferred to [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]] for parole hearings
** For the purposes of the increased number of prisoners, the ''Astral Queen'' becomes a prison ship
* [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] is a crack shot with a rifle.
* The Colonials are going to be facing a fuel shortage at some point.
* [[Raptor]]s are designed for marine assault and include an extendable docking skirt in their underside that can be pressurised (and possibly used in rescue operations?).
* The ''Galactica'' has a small contingent of marines onboard - perhaps around the 20-30 mark.
* The ''Galactica'' has five "remaining" nuclear warheads.
* The [[Lords of Kobol]] are modelled on the [[Greek Gods|Olympian gods]] of Greek mythology.
* The quip made by the ''[[Astral Queen]]'''s captain, "I'm a bus driver, not a warden", is a homage to the original ''Star Trek'' television series. It is similar to Doctor Leonard McCoy's trademark quote, "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer", or whatever fits at the time in the latter portion of the statement.
* The setup for this plot was likely inspired by the episode [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Bastille Day]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]] were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work. Also different was the prisoners' motivation to take on the work. In [[Bastille Day]], the prisoners are offered the possibility of earning their freedom, whereas the prisoners in [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]] were offered nothing overtly other than the fear that the fleet might be destroyed without their services. A number of the take the assignment in the hopes of escaping during the action.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

=== Choosing Sides ===

Adama: Every man has to decide for themselves which side they are on. 
Apollo: I didn't know we were picking sides. (walks off) 
Adama: That's why you haven't picked one yet.

=== Children of Humanity ===

On Cylon-occupied Caprica:

Doral: She's good. Six: So far. Doral: Jealous? Six: This all makes me so sad. Doral: (matter-of-fact) They would have destroyed themselves anyway. They deserve what they got. Six: We're the children of humanity. That makes them our parents in a sense. Doral: True - but parents have to die. It's the only way children come into their own.

Later, aboard the 'Astral Queen', in a broadcast by Tom Zarek:

Tom Zarek: I make these demands not for me....but for you, the people. The survivors of the holocaust and the children of humanity's future. I am Tom Zarek, and this is the first day of a new era.

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alonso+Oyarzun Alonso Oyarzun] as [[Socinus]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]
*[[Bennett, Matthew|Matthew Bennett]] as [[Aaron Doral]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Pat+Adren+Dornal Pat Adren Dornal] as [[Wikens]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ron+Selmour Ron Selmour] as [[Seaborne]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Toni+Graphia Toni Graphia]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alan+Kroeker Alan Kroeker]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series: 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.03
*Airdate Order: 3 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 1 November 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 21 January 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/103/ "Bastille Day"] at scifi.com

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You Can't Go Home Again

2005-10-24T22:21:07Z

BillCook: added original US airdate

[[Image:bsg-1-05.jpg|thumb|"You Can't Go Home Again" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: Continuing from the events of [[Act of Contrition]], [[Adama, William|Adama]] and [[Lee Adama|Lee]] risk the security of the Fleet as they try to locate a downed Starbuck... 

== Summary ==

* [[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck]] is missing following a dogfight with [[Cylon Raider|Cylon Raiders]] ([[Act of Contrition]]). While he was forced out of the fight, [[Constanza|Hot Dog]] is convinced her [[Viper]] was not destroyed.
* [[Adama, William|Adama]] immediately orders a search started, and [[Lee Adama]] leads it in a Viper.
* On the surface of a small moon, Starbuck finds herself being dragged by a strong wind catching her parachute. Before she can cut herself free of the parachute lines, which have tangled about her legs, she is dragged a considerable distance, smashing her knee in the process.
* When the initial space search fails to locate Starbuck’s Viper, [[Gaeta]] suggests she may be on the moon. Adama orders a low-level search of the moon’s surface. At the same time he accepts an offer from [[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] to have the ships of the fleet continue the space search. Lt. Gaeta calculates that Starbuck has around 46 hours of air left in her oxygen tanks.
* [[Tigh, Saul|Tigh]] is worried that if they remain in the area too much longer, the Cylons might find them.
* Aware she is probably being searched for, Starbuck determines to try and make her way to high ground, where she stands a better chance of being seen. Along the way, she asks the Lords of Kobol for help, and comes across a downed Cylon Raider from the confrontation leading to her crash.
* As the search of the moon continues, the dust-laden atmosphere begins to have its effect on the ''[[Galactica|Galactica’s]]'' Vipers: 13 are grounded due to mechanical problems. The constantly flying is causing other problems: the Galactica’s fuel reserves for her fighters is being used at an alarming rate.
* Tigh also points out that the fleet is now spread right across the star system, leaving it vulnerable to attack should the Cylons show up.
* On the moon, Starbuck is determined to make the Raider space-worthy, and sets about accessing it – only to find it is bio-mechanical: inside the vehicle is a mass of organs, veins and tubes.
* As time passes, Adama and Lee further risks the fleet by pulling in the [[Combat Air Patrol|CAP]] Vipers to assist with the search.
* When the timer in the CIC indicates Starbuck’s air has (presumably) expired, Adama continues the search, relieving Tigh of his duties when he challenges the order.
* With her air supply all but gone, Starbuck manages to find an oxygen supply hose in the Raider and seals the insides of the vehicle so she can breathe. She then sets out trying to work out how the Raider flies.
* As Lee and Adama continue to monitor the search of the moon, Roslin arrives on the ''Galactica''. Determined to put a stop to things, she challenges both Adama and Lee concerning their single-mindedness and the way it is putting the survival of the fleet and mankind at risk.
* Realising they have perhaps gone too far, Adama calls off the search and orders the fleet made ready to jump.
* With the fleet successfully away, ''Galactica'' is about to jump herself when a Cylon Raider appears. Vipers are prepped for launch, however a malfunction with the ''Galactica'''s launch tubes allows only Capt. Adama's Viper to launch.
* Making contact with the Raider, Lee discovers the truth – it is apparently Starbuck piloting the Raider. He escorts her back to the Galactica, where she lands and is taken to sick bay.
* Visiting her in sick bay later, Adama congratulates her on her performance – an indirect way of letting her know she is forgiven for Zak.

===On Caprica===
* [[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] and [[Valerii, Sharon#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] are still hiding in the “fallout shelter”, but Helo determines they must move on.
* Cylon warriors arrive, apparently conducting a search. A fight ensues.
* Helo is knocked unconscious, and when he comes-to, Valerii is gone.

== Summary from scifi.com ==
When Lt. Kara Thrace goes missing in action after encountering a Cylon patrol while on a training mission, Commander Adama feels responsible — especially in light of her recent admission that she blames herself for his son Zak's death.

Both Adama and Lee devote the full resources of the fleet to search for their missing fighter ace, causing some to wonder if it's worth risking the lives of 45,000 people to save one downed pilot. When President Roslin questions their motives and points out that Kara's oxygen was exhausted hours ago, they reluctantly call off the search.

But they haven't counted on Kara's resourcefulness and courage. Stranded on a red moon, her knee a twisted wreck, she struggles to relaunch a damaged Cylon fighter and return to Galactica.
--This section --©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==

*With almost 50% of fuel reserves gone, can the Galactica obtain additional supplies to keep her Vipers flying? ([[The Hand of God|Answer]])
*What use will be made of the captured Raider? ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I|Answer]])
*How many more Cylon models include biological elements in their design?
*Could the first Cylons developed by humans have in fact been bio-mechanical, making the humano-Cylons the latest step in their evolution?
*Will Helo now go in search of the “missing” Valerii? ([[Litmus|Answer]])
*Will he question why the Cylon warrior left him unconscious in the restaurant, rather than taking him prisoner?

== Analysis ==

Following-on from [[Act of Contrition]] this is again very much a character-driven episode in which the action is secondary to the developing and changing dynamics between the principal players. As with “Act”, it is also one where [[Olmos, Edward James|Edward James Olmos]] is able again to demonstrate his range and power as an actor: never has so much fury been portrayed on-screen with a single wide-eyed look as when Adama confronts Tigh. Of equal measure is the way in which Adama’s public loss of control in CIC is handled. Here is a man who is perhaps the closest thing to a deity his crew are ever likely to meet. Throughout the mini and the series, his demeanour has always been one of calm, understated authority. Never has he so much as raised his voice in public to achieve his needs. Where Tigh is bellicose and strutting, Adama is the calm eye at the centre of whatever raging storm of crisis might otherwise engulf CIC.

Until mid-way through this episode, where Adama’s signals a subtle shift in dynamics: his personal involvement is now clearly affecting his ability to command; his decision making is becoming increasingly subjective. In contrast, the bellicose martinet in Tigh shifts as well, becoming the more objective, reasoned voice of command. For the first time the officer buried within is revealed, and Tigh grows accordingly in stature.

But the show is not all Olmos’. [[McDonnell|Mary McDonnell]] also gets a chance to stretch her character away from the “ex-school teacher” and slightly insecure politico we’ve seen to date. In [[You Can’t Go Home Again]], Roslin fairly blossoms into leadership, demonstrating she can be shown – but not necessarily lead. Her confrontation with Adama and his son is a marvel to watch. Until now, she has played a finely balanced game with them both, realising that she needs each of them to support her position, while also being aware of the gulf lying between the two of them.

But here, confronted with a Lee Adama fresh from his new-found convictions first seen in [[Bastille Day]] and closely allied to his father – both of them operating out of personal loyalty, she demonstrates that while she may need them both, she doesn’t rely on them. Her developing relationships with them both may suffer strain and breakage as a result but she’s not going to walk on eggshells. The needs of the many DO outweigh the needs of the one, and it is time Adama and Lee realised that.

Indeed, it is in this that Starbuck’s dilemma on the moon is very much a secondary consideration to the story and the audience. What holds here is the way the dynamics between the characters ebb and flow. Adama and Tigh draw apart, Roslin and Lee draw apart, but Adama and Lee - perhaps for the first time in Lee’s adult life – draw together, forcing Tigh and Roslin into an uneasy alliance. How will this affect their future relationships? Will Roslin be able to confide in Lee Adama? Will Lee and his father finally come to an understanding and allow each other into their respective worlds as father and son? Will Tigh be able to reconcile his friendship and respect for Adama with his abrupt – and wholly unwarranted – dismissal from CIC?

And what of Tigh and Lee Adama? But – most importantly of all, how will the CIC crew regard Adama in the future? Can there be no repercussions after all that we’ve seen? Perhaps. Forgiveness was very much in evidence throughout the last act of the episode: Adama to Thrace, Roslin to Adama, Adama and Tigh. But – the episode title pretty much says it all: you can’t go home again, and a lot has been said in this episode - as in “Act” - that simply can’t be ignored. RDM has avoided the “reset” button so far; it’s going to be interesting to see if he can continue to avoid it in the future, and allow the shift in dynamics between the characters to play itself out over time.

On Caprica, the Cylons have apparently stepped up their manipulations of Helo a notch: and they appear determine to test / increase his feelings for Valerii. “Love”, and possibly “procreation” seems to be at the heart of their manipulations. The evidence for this comes from the last few episodes:

*[[33]]: Helo scans the airwaves, failing to find any other signals. Valerii makes a comment about them being the only two people left on the planet, and the way she says it makes it hard to keep the words “Adam and Eve” from popping into one’s head – especially with all the other religious motifs that have surrounded our insight into Cylon aims (even if they are from “Six’s” perspective)
*[[Act of Contrition]]: As a result of the (clearly-planted) "radio broadcast", they come across a fully-equipped radiation shelter, which does not appear to have been used, and which is more than cozily set-up for a long duration stay for two people.
*This episode: When Helo suggests they pack up and leave the shelter, Valerii’s look is, for a moment, distinctly odd, and she challenges him with, “Unless you can think of a reason to stay here”, which comes close to being sultry in its undertone. Helo takes this to mean remaining in the fallout shelter, which he refers to as “home”. But they are in many ways already “home”: on Caprica, and Valerii’s comment seems tilted in this regard – seeking if he has identified a reason to stay on Caprica (i.e. her). Disappointment is almost evident when he states they should move on
*This episode: No sooner is the decision made to move on than Cylon warriors turn up. In the ensuing firefight the surviving warrior makes no attempt to either kill or capture Helo, Instead settling on simply shooting up the place and ending the usefulness of a range of kitchen appliances and tools.
*This episode: When Helo comes-to, Valerii is gone, and he’s no longer thinking about leaving the planet – he’s only concerned with what has happened to Valerii.

That the attraction is there is obvious: witness his shy embarrassment following Valerii’s "spontaneous" hug when they first hear the radio broadcast (“33”). It is fair to say that Valerii’s disappearance is the first attempt to ratch-up Helo’s feelings for her.

However, there is no potential weakness in this element of the story: During the fight in the restaurant, the Cylon warrior clearly made only a token attempt at killing Helo – although it was a pretty good effort in shooting up the kitchen as a whole. That he was not killed or at least taken prisoner again, should, by rights, alert Helo to the fact that something here isn’t quite right where the Cylons are concerned: why shoot-up the place and then not even bother to check whether he is dead or alive?

Turning to Baltar’s Six: this episode seems to suggest a subtle delineation between her and the Cylons. Previously, she has referred to them as “we” – implying she is still a part of them. Here she refers to the Cylons very much in the third person: “they”. Is this indicative of a possible shift in her loyalties, or just a simple turn of phrase, signifying nothing?

As to the Cylons themselves, “You Can’t” holds perhaps the most surprising revelation of all: that Raiders are bio-mechanical constructs. Until now, everything has apparently pointed to all but the humano-Cylons being mechanical constructs. "You Can't" turns this upside down, and raises a number of questions:

*Are all Cylons bio-mechanical? Probably not, as Helo puts a shot straight through the head of a Cylon Warrior. Were there any organic matter to be contained therein, one would expect blood and/or gore to exit the wound. This does not appear to be the case.
*Did the Cylons have developed bio-mechanical capabilities themselves, and used them first in a basic form with the Raiders, before going on to develop the humanoid constructs?
*Could it mean that the very first Cylons developed by the Colonials were actually bio-mechanical in nature, rather than pure androids?

If the latter proves to be the case, it would certainly put a new angle on the conversation between Six and Doral on Caprica ([[Bastille Day]]) when they both refer to the Cylons as humanity’s children – as indeed the Six on Caprica did when talking to Baltar in the mini. It might also give a deeper reason for the initial Cylon revolt.

Of the entire episode, the Starbuck / Raider element is the most niggling. Both deeply fascinating for revealing more about Cylons, it is also causes a few winces given the ease with which she patched the ship and got it flying again – and with enough skill to survive a dogfight with Lee Adama.

In this respect, “You Can’t” was as contrived as [[Act of Contrition]] – but with the difference that the contrivances were somewhat more subtle and the story – for the most part – flowed a lot better than with [[Act of Contrition]].

== Notes ==
*[[Cylon Raider|Cylon Raiders]] are bio-mechanical in nature, and their biomass uses a breathable, oxygen-rich mix suitable for humans.
*[[Viper|Vipers]] are atmospheric-capable - indeed, it appears they may have been regularly used in the atmospheres of Colonial worlds, given they are equipped with a parachute
*Vipers can be refuelled in space (and presumably in relatively calm atmospheres).
*[[Thrace, Kara |Starbuck's]] damaged [[Viper]] disintegrates around her upon re-entry, compelling her to eject. The [[Cylon Raider]] that she disables and forces down on the moon is, when she finds it, notably spaceworthy.
*Colonial flight suits are capable of full life support, both planet-side ([[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck]]) and in space ([[Constanza|Hot Dog]]). In the case of Vipers, the back section of the pilot’s seat appears in effect to be a life-support backpack that detaches from the rest of the seat following ejection.
*[[Raptor]] cabins can apparently be depressurised and repressurised (Hot Dog’s rescue), adding to their versatility.
*Non-oxygen atmospheres play havoc with Viper and Raptor engine systems, suggesting they are designed to operate in an O2-rich atmosphere.
*[[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] has the same image that the pilots touch when leaving the Ready Room.
*Colonials play pool!
* The Scene where [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] shaking off [[Lee Adama|Apollo]] in the [[Cylon Raider|raider]] is exetremely similar, to how the Orginal [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] were waggling to not get shot down in a cylon raider in the Episode [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]].
*Baltar is requisitioning something that requires the president’s authorisation – the use of one of the ''[[Galactica|Galactica’s]]'' nukes for his research?
*[[Adama, William|William Adama]] is not above letting personal feelings rise above professional requirements.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alonso+Oyarzun Alonso Oyarzun] as [[Socinus]]
*[[Olmos, Bodie|Bodie Olmos]] as [[Constanza|Constanza / Hot Dog]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Donnelly+Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes] as [[Doctor Cottle]]



=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Carla+Robinson Carla Robinson]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Sergio+Mimica-Gezzan Sergio Mimica-Gezzan]




=== Production Notes ===
*Series: 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.05
*Airdate Order: 5 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 15 November 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 04 February 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/105/ "You Can't Go Home Again"] at scifi.com

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Colonial Day

2005-10-24T22:19:59Z

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[[Image:bsg-1-11.jpg|thumb|"Colonial Day" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

: This article refers to the [[Episode Guide|episode]] "Colonial Day". For the holiday itself, see [[Colonial Day (holiday)]].

== Overview ==

Colonial Day is due, and [[Laura Roslin]] is using the occasion to institute an interim [[Quorum of Twelve]]; then [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]], duly selected as the representative of [[The Twelve Colonies#Sagittaron|Sagittaron]], stands for the post of Vice President, a position Roslin is determined he will not hold. 

== Summary ==

*[[Colonial Day]] is the anniversary of the signing of the [[Articles of Colonisation]]
*[[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] has chosen it to unveil a new [[Quorum of Twelve]]
*However, a crisis erupts when terrorist/criminal [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]] accepts a nomination to represent [[The Twelve Colonies#Sagittaron|Sagittaron]]
*As the Quorum is convened, Zarek exacerbates the crisis by insisting that the vacant post of Vice President be filled, in case anything should happen to Roslin – a move that is surprisingly seconded by [[Baltar, Gaius|Gaius Baltar]] – Tom Zarek is thereupon nominated as a vice presidential candidate
*Roslin responds by pushing [[Gray, Wallace|Wallace Gray]], a presidential aide, into standing as an alternative candidate
*Manipulating the media, Zarek makes headway in his desire to secure the position as Vice President, with Roslin hampered by what may be the makings of an attempt on her life – possibly orchestrated by Zarek
*Surprisingly, it is Gaius Baltar who comes to her aid, giving an eloquent speech to the media that reminds the people of Roslin’s qualities and Zarek’s questionable background. As a result, Roslin has Gray relinquish his position as her nominee in favour of Baltar
*Baltar wins the nomination – through Roslin’s final intervention in an official capacity – but Zarek makes it clear matters are far from over: there is still the presidential elections due in 6 months.

=== On Caprica: ===
*[[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] and [[Valerii, Sharon#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] have reached [[Delphi]]
*Helo considers the humano-Cylons to be human "replicants", created by the Cylons using human DNA.
*Valerii uses this idea as a means of testing his possible feelings towards her, should she reveal her true identity
*Later, as they try to enter the Cylon base at Delphi, Helo sees another Valerii, and realises the truth – which sets him on the run from Valerii and the base

== Summary from scifi.com ==
When President Roslin calls an Interim Quorum of the Twelve Colonies, she discovers that democracy brings its ugly stepsisters — politics and deadly intrigue — to the party. Tom Zarek, the charismatic convicted terrorist, is elected as the delegate from Sagittaron and immediately proposes elections for the vice-presidency.

Roslin encourages her trusted adviser, Wallace Gray, to run against Zarek, but when he proves less than popular, she turns to the suddenly popular Baltar as her candidate.

Meanwhile, two shady and heavily armed characters, [[Grimes]] and Vallance, have infiltrated the Quorum site. Lee and Kara foil the assassins' plot, but then Vallance mysteriously dies in custody.

Light-years away, on Cylon-occupied Caprica, Sharon must make an impossible choice — if she is to save Helo's life, she must finally reveal to him that she is a Cylon.
--This section ©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==

*Just how much freedom of movement within the fleet have Zarek’s people gained since the events of [[Bastille Day]]?
*Will Zarek be able to use this apparent freedom to rally support for the forthcoming elections?
*Was Zarek really behind the suspected attempt on Roslin’s life?
**If she had been assassinated before he secured the position of Vice President, he would have a prime suspect. Similarly, had she been assassinated after secured the vice presidency, he would still have been a prime suspect
**As the Vice President, he would have every opportunity to build a track record as an effective politician, and thus stand as a highly competent alternative to Roslin in the elections
*How does the Quorum of Twelve relate to the Office of the President? Does it function in a similar manner to the US Congress?
*Who killed Valance?
**The cut immediately away from Zarek asking [[Ellen Tigh]] for his whereabouts to Valence's slit wrists might be read to implicate her. See her article for further speculation.
*When exactly is Colonial Day, the day? Reporter [[James McManus]] states that it will coincide with the first meeting of the interim [[Quorum of Twelve]], but Commander Adama also gives the day as "Colonial Day" at Baltar's victory gala, two days later.

== Analysis ==

This is the most poorly-conceived and executed episode in BSG's first season. While it does make valid points about the nature and structure of Colonial society within the fleet (or at least [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]] makes them very briefly), outside of the [[Helo]]/[[Valerii]] situation on [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]], the storyline here is ultimately transparent and weak.

Specifically:

*There has been no real sight nor sound of the Cloud Nine (admittedly a wonderfully-ironic name) in the fleet until now - and this is being passed off as being because she has been "under repair".
*"[[Wallace Gray]]" is allegedly the power behind Roslin's throne, setting her agenda and policies, overseeing the distribution of food and medical supplies - essentially performing the role of her Chief of Staff / right-hand-man yet never once has he been previously mentioned or seen! Wallace Gray is so clearly a plot tool - and a badly-handled one at that: first he doesn't want the VP nomination, but accepts because Roslin needs him; then when asked to step down, he comes off in an embittered huff (presumably never to be seen again)
*Zarek's challenge for the position of Veep is an obvious construction to lay the path for Gaius Baltar to become the Vice President
**It is surprising that, after her somewhat vicious words to him in [[Six Degrees of Separation]], [[Roslin]] can face off with [[Baltar]] without so much as an apology for past actions - it has already been established ([[Secrets and Lies]]) that since that event she has barely spoken to him - and it hardly seems likely she'd use their time together in the ''Galactica's'' [[Situation Room]] to make her apologies / overtures of friendship ([[The Hand of God]])
**It is equally surprising that Baltar's ego doesn't offer greater resistance to her request. True, she is to a degree pandering to his desire to be back in the limelight - but given his nature, such an open "forgive and forget" doesn't entirely sit with his nature
*Baltar's ascendancy to the position of Vice President is badly telegraphed - given the synopsis, it is apparent as soon as [[Starbuck]] informs Baltar he has been selected as Caprica's representative in the Quorum
*The intrigue around Valance and his gun, etc., is heavy-handed and comes across either as illogical or as padding for a storyline otherwise short on action
*Security is meant to be heavy aboard the ''[[Cloud Nine]]'' - yet there is ''no'' intervention from any security personnel in what amounts to a brawl in the bar
*Why, when [[Lee Adama]] has expressed concern over just about every aspect of security on the ''Cloud Nine'', is Valance held on the ship in an obviously insecure area (air vent access) - rather than being shipped back to the ''Galactica'', with her brig, for proper interrogation?

Indeed, it is the Valance sub-plot which is most poorly explained / illogical. Assuming Valance ''was'' working for Zarek, and was on the ''Cloud Nine'' to kill Roslin - then his presence undermines Zarek as a clever manipulator. Positioning himself for the roll of Vice President, getting the vote and then having Roslin killed - all at the same event - would inevitably point the finger at Zarek and place him at the centre of a major investigation, under the control of [[William Adama]], which is unlikely to relent until his complicity has been proven. In short, he would be paralysing his ability to act as the President.

As Lee Adama himself states to Starbuck - once Zarek has secured the position of Vice President, he can have Roslin taken care of at any time. Indeed, given the resources now clearly at his disposal (witness the Virgon representative's comment about Zarek's people coming to his aid ahead of Roslin's), there is no reason not to suppose Zarek could arrange for Roslin to meet with an "accident" - perhaps a failure with her shuttle as she moves around the fleet - which would make his complicity very much hard to prove.

That said, there is still some excellent acting in the episode - especially where Baltar is concerned. His interview with the press and particularly his "exclusive" to Playa Palacios in the toilets and both particularly noteworthy examples of [[James Callis|James Callis’]] marvellous handling of the character but this still doesn't compensate for the rest of the time spent on ''Cloud Nine''.

But other than this, the major story arc is a missed opportunity. Presented with a chance to explore the state of Colonial society within the fleet, and address key issues, the producers frittered the opportunity away with shallow intrigue and hollow political manoeuvring. The West Wing this was most certainly not.

The only time the episode truly comes alive is during the all-too-brief scenes on Caprica. These scenes beautifully-encapsulates all we need to know and feel:

*Valerii's attempt to probe Helo about his feelings, using his "replicant" theory
*Valerii is showing more symptoms of being pregnant
*They reach Delphi and the chance of a ship off the planet
*Helo is suddenly - and quite unexpectedly - confronted with Valerii's true nature.

This is excellent stuff, but amounts to less than 10 minutes of screen time, and it unfortunately, isn't enough to lift this episode.

Still, every show tends to misfire once or twice through the course of a season - some managing to do so a lot more frequently. We're fortunate that this is the first - and hopefully only - hiccup in what has otherwise been a highly-successful first season.

== Notes ==
*10 days have passed since the events of [[The Hand of God]]
*The office of the President operates in conjunction with the Quorum of Twelve, a council of representatives of the Twelve Colonies
*The Articles of Colonisation were signed 52 years ago
**Given the Twelve Colonies have been inhabited for millenia, the Articles therefore don't directly relate to the settlement of these worlds
**However, given the timeframe (52 years) and its proximity to the first Cylon War, perhaps the original articles were the document that united the Twelve Colonies to fight the treat of the Cylons, and became the basis for their peaceful co-operation after the war
*Issues surrounding the distribution of food and medical supplies are beginning to cause concern within the fleet
*Despite being "isolated" aboard the ''[[Astral Queen]]'' ([[Bastille Day]]), Zarek has managed to use his time to build up contacts within the fleet and offer assistance to other vessels - so much so that the representative from Virgon is only too willing to throw his support behind Zarek.
*Apparently convicted felons lose their citizenship under Sagittarian penal law but have it automatically reinstated after they finish serving their sentences. This included the right to vote and to stand for election.
*This episode contains the first glimpse of the Cylon [[Heavy Raider]], which is seen landing on Cylon-Occupied [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]].
*After Valance's assassination, the whiteboard on ''[[Colonial One]]'' shows 47,898 survivors in the fleet, a net loss of 7 since [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]].
*Blooper - continuity: During the bar fight scene, Valance's gun is shown with a silencer attached as it falls out of his briefcase, but the silencer is not present for the rest of the scene.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''Helo and Valerii have arrived in the vicinty of the Cylon base at Delphi, and the talk turns to the two women "helping" the Cylons''
:Helo: (Standing as Valerii crouches with her back to him, getting some food) I'm trying to make sense out of two women who would sell [out] to the Cylons.
:Sharon Valeri: (keeping her back to him) And?
:Helo: I can't fathom why anybody would want to help the toasters...and they just happen to be twins? It's too weird.
:Sharon Valeri: You got a better explanation?
:Helo: Do you think the Cylons could be messing with human DNA? (Valerii reacts, mouth opening as she looks away). Cloning people or something?
:Sharon Valeri: (gathering herself and looking over her shoulder at Helo) Could be.
:Helo: (nodding and crouching) That would explain how they took us by surprise. They had these...replicated humans infiltrating the colonies, laying the groundwork for the surprise attack.
:Sharon Valeri: (pausing, as if considering this) You know, if they were human clones, that means they're capable of...complex emotions - maybe even love. Maybe they were misguided in the way they were indoctrinated...
:Helo: (interrupting) Wait a minute! They're not human! No human could do the things they've done - killed billions of innocent people (Valerii looks away, hurt)
:Helo: They've got to be frakking Cylons, just like the rest of them...

* ''Gaius Baltar is interviewed by [[The Colonial Gang]]''
:[[James Macmanus]]: We're here with Dr. Gaius Baltar, representative of Caprica. Dr. Baltar, I have one question: is President Roslin's political career terminal, or is there hope of resuscitating it?
:Gaius Baltar: Laura Roslin's political career is very much alive, and to underestimate her would be a very serious mistake.
:Number Six: You miss the loud mic, don't you Gaius?
:Gaius Baltar: Yes, I have.
:James Macmanus: You have what, Dr. Baltar?
:Gaius Baltar: Nothing. You were saying?
:James Macmanus: Yes. So you seriously believe that this schoolteacher is able to handle the job of presidency?
:Gaius Baltar: Well I'm glad to hear it, because I think all of us have had teachers who have made a profound impact on our lives. History is full of examples of leaders who have come from the most humble beginnings, and have risen to meet the challenge posed by cataclysmic events. It's very easy to be sitting there in your armchairs ... criticize Laura Roslin for the tough decisions that she has to make every day - especially if you're someone like Tom Zarek, who's never shouldered any real responsibility in your life. To be fair to Tom, how could he? He's been in prison for the last twenty years. Now that he's had a drastic personality makeover, he's posing like he's the savior to all your ills! I think you all have a short memory, really. ... What I have to say is, we must survive, and we will survive. And we will do so through the values that have made our colonies great: courage, truth, justice, liberty, with a firm and deep resolve to make tomorrow better, not just for ourselves, but for our children.

* ''Baltar and Six discuss jealousy and women, prompted by [[Playa Palacios]]'s behavior:''
: '''Gaius Baltar''': She's only human. (notes Six's reaction) You're not jealous?
: '''Number Six''': Love isn't about sex, Gaius.
: '''Gaius Baltar''': Now there's an enlightened point of view.
: '''Number Six''': I've been thinking... and as far as I'm concerned, you can have any woman you want. But always remember, I have your heart.
: '''Gaius Baltar''': Yes, of course you do.
: '''Number Six''': (deadly serious) I can always rip it out of your chest if I need to.
: '''Gaius Baltar''': (coughs, as if in reaction to a pain in his chest)

== Official Statements ==




* ''"I'm part of the nitpick brigade, but since the Colonies are obviously modelled after the US system of government, right down to the line of succession, are legislative and judicial branches? If so what are they called and will we see any manifestation of either branch take shape as series progresses?"''

:In Episode 11, "Colonial Day" we'll see the reinstatement of the [[Quorum of Twelve]], a political body established in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original series]], which seems to be a cross between a US style Senate and the UN Security Council, where each Colony has a single vote. Presumably there was also a larger representative legislative body and some kind of separate judiciary. There is also a religious body, (unnamed thus far) that acts in some advisory capacity to the government, along the lines of the British House of Lords. Although we haven't dealt with it yet, [[Elosha]] was probably a member of this body. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Richard+Hatch Richard Hatch] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Kate+Vernon Kate Vernon] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robert+Wisden Robert Wisden] as [[Wallace Gray]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alex+Zahara Alex Zahara] as [[Valance]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Malcolm+Stewart Malcolm Stewart] as [[Marshall Bagott]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Kaye David Kaye] as [[James Macmanus]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Cylne Nicki Cylne] as [[Cally]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Cailin+Stadnyk Cailin Stadnyk] as [[Ensign Davis]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christina+Schild Christina Schild] as [[Playa Palacios]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Biski+Gugushe Biski Gugushe] as [[Sekou Hamilton]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Ashcroft James Ashcroft] as Spectator #1
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Patricia+Idlette Particia Idlette] as [[Sarah Porter]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Mario+Battista Mario Battista] as Gardner
*Unknown as [[Grimes]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Carla+Robinson Carla Robinson]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jonas+Pate Jonas Pate]




=== Production Notes ===
*Series 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.11
*Airdate Order: 11 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 10 January 2005 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 18 March 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March, 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/111/ "Colonial Day"] at scifi.com
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Litmus

2005-10-24T22:18:07Z

BillCook: added original US airdate

[[Image:bsg-1-06.jpg|thumb|"Litmus" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==
:When Aaron [[Doral]] turns up on ''[[Galactica]]'' and detonates a device made from the ship's own munitions, [[Adama]] orders a full investigation - and [[Tyrol]]'s relationship with [[Boomer]] becomes the focus of the investigation

== Summary ==

* A group of civilians arrives aboard ''[[Galactica]]''. As they make their way through the ship, one of them slips away to make his way through the ship on his own
* Elsewhere, [[Tyrol, Galen|Chief Tyrol]] secretly meets with [[Valerii, Sharon|Boomer]] after their relationship had been banned by [[Tigh, Saul|Colonel Tigh]] ([[You Can’t Go Home Again]]) – they meet in the inspection space above the refurbished water tanks
* The visitor to the ''Galactica'' is seen and recognised by Tigh, who calls security. At the same time, he is seen and challenged by [[Adama, William|Adama]]
* Turning to face them, the visitor turns to reveal himself as [[Doral, Aaron|Aaron Doral]] – suspected Cylon ([[Mini-Series]]) – who has a bomb strapped to his chest, which he detonates – almost killing Adama and Tigh
* With three people killed in the blast, Adama orders an investigation into how Doral got aboard and accessed Galactica’s own munitions store, and places his [[Master-at-Arms]] in charge of what becomes a public inquiry
* Interviewing hangar bay personnel, including [[Cally]] and [[Socinus]], the Master-at-Arms, Sergeant [[Hadrian]] – latches on to the fact that she is given three different locations for Tyrol’s whereabouts during the time when Doral came aboard the ship; the time coinciding to the time Tyrol was meeting Boomer
* At the same time, [[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] holds a press conference, revealing the truth about [[Humano-Cylon|humano-Cylons]] and releasing pictures of Doral and [[Conoy, Leoben|Conoy]]. The news is greeted with a stunned reaction throughout the fleet
* As a result of her investigations, Hadrian brings both Boomer and Tyrol before the board of inquiry for questioning
* Boomer is questioned first – specifically about her relationship with Tyrol, which she claims has stopped on the orders of the [[XO]]
* Hadrian then focuses on Tyrol and his whereabouts at the time of the bombing, and Boomer claims she has no idea
* Putting Tyrol on the stand, Hadrian focuses her questions around a hatchway that was left open – a hatchway he should have ensured was closed, and which lead directly to the small arms locker where the explosives had been stolen, and to which he had the access code
* In response, Tyrol points out that several people have the access code to the locker – including Hadrian herself, who is also responsible for internal security aboard the ship
* Hadrian challenges Tyrol as to whether Boomer may have left the hatch open. Remembering their meeting, in which she stated she had used the hatchway to avoid being seen on her way to him, Tyrol lies and states he has no idea
* He is then challenged to explain why his claim to have been in his bunk at the time of the bombing is disputed by three of his own crew, who put him in different places, doing different things at the time Doral was aboard
* When Hadrian accuses him of being a Cylon collaborator, Tyrol takes the [[Articles_of_Colonization|23rd Article of Colonisation]]
* Specialist Socinus is next on the stand, and when he realises his original statement has landed Tyrol in trouble, he changes his story: he actually left his post and went to the galley for food, using the companionway and hatch in question to get there
* When challenged about the hatch, he admits he was the one who left it open, thus accidentally providing the Cylon with the means to get to the explosives
* Hadrian still tries to involve Tyrol, demanding to know if he ordered Socinus to leave the hatch open. Socinus won’t be moved: he left the hatch open
* In sickbay, [[Baltar, Gaius|Baltar]] visits [[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck]], hoping to rekindle the attraction of their first card game (“Water”). She, however, is not in the mood. To get rid of him, she asks him about the bombing and whether he felt the Cylon was after his super secret project, which is located close to where the bomb went off
* This scares Baltar to the point where he leaves Starbuck alone, demanding to know from [[Number Six|Six]] as to why the Cylons are trying to kill him when he’s following her orders
* Six points out the Cylon were probably after the detector – and that anyway, the Cylons don’t know about her and Baltar
* With Socinus apparently the guilty party, Adama discusses the outcome of the inquiry with Roslin – when he is called before the board himself, where Hadrian comes close to building a picture of conspiracy rising all the way to Adama
* Realising things are out of hand, Adama calls a halt to things, confining Hadrian to her quarters and disbanding the board of inquiry
* Roslin holds a second conference, issuing Socinus’ name and stating he has been removed from duty and placed in the brig for dereliction of duty
* Hearing this, Tyrol goes to Adama to try and secure Socinus’ release. Instead, he is confronted by the truth: as a result of his carryings-on with Boomer, he has created a poor example of leadership & can’t actually say where Socinus was or what he was doing. Socinus will remain in the brig
* As a result, Tyrol meets with Boomer and ends their relationship. He then asks her if she left the suspect hatchway open the last time they met. She refuses to answer.

===On Caprica===
* [[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] sets out to find [[Valerii, Sharon|Valerii]]
* As a result of his decision, [[Number Six|Six]] gives Valerii a vicious beating to set her up for when he “finds” her
* Helo later discovers a lone Cylon warrior dragging a bound and apparently unconscious Valerii, whom he rescues

== Summary from scifi.com ==
When a new copy of Doral, a Cylon who had been previously exposed while serving as the Galactica's public-relations officer, sneaks aboard and blows himself up, killing three people, Commander Adama and President Roslin must finally make public the terrifying secret known only to a select few: Cylons now look like humans.

Adama also appoints an independent tribunal to investigate the recent security breaches and names Sgt. Hadrian as lead investigator. When Hadrian discovers a hatch was left open, even after Chief Tyrol had reported that all were closed, she focuses the investigation on him and his relationship with Sharon.

Tyrol's crew covers for their chief, taking the blame for his failure. When Hadrian tries to expand the inquiry, haranguing Adama about his decision not to reveal the truth about Cylons, the commander shuts down the tribunal.

Meanwhile, on Caprica, a trio of Cylons observe Helo as he tries to save himself and find the woman he thinks is Sharon.
--This section ©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==
*Was Baltar's lab really Doral's intended target? The is no clear evidence of this - only a comment passed by Starbuck & seized upon by Six
*If Baltar's lab wasn't the target, where was Doral heading? CIC?
*Why did Hadrian fixate on the Tyrol / Boomer relationship? This line of questioning was distinct from her attempts to expose Tyrol as a "Cylon conspirator"
*Will the "outing" of Doral and Conoy really make Cylon activities within the fleet that much more difficult? What of Six? Will it mean we'll see other models swing into action?
*Why is the concept of love so important to the Cylons?
**Cylons believe that "God is love".

== Analysis ==
This inspiring, character-driven story survives a potentially damaging television cliché: the over-zealous prosecuting investigator / officer / lawyer whose motives either go further than the need to get to the truth, or becomes so bound up with the letter of the law that he or she loses sight of the spirit of the law. As Hadrian pursued her investigation, it seemed "Litmus" was heading in the same direction.

However, While Sergeant Hadrian does turn out to be a somewhat clichéd prosecutor, it’s not down to melodramatics or poor writing. Rather, it is very evident that Ron Moore and David Eick opted to tread this path quite deliberately into order to avoid playing all of their cards at once, as the context of the investigation into Boomer and Tyrol could so easily have done. Instead they use the inquiry as window dressing, allowing the deeper truths to be revealed elsewhere and with greater effect, such as the confirmation that “love” is one of the driving forces being the Cylon actions on Caprica.

Like “Act of Contrition”, it is the rich layering and interweaving of individual storylines within this episode, coupled with the developing complexities of the dynamics between the various players, that lifts it from the realm of the potentially hum-drum to create some outstanding television drama.

Nowhere else is the interweaving better demonstrated than in the way the two major thrusts of the story – the investigation on ''Galactica'', and Helo’s situation on Caprica – are brought together as a seamless whole: a clever period of testing on so many levels. Hence the title of the episode: "Litmus", as in litmus tests:

*Tyrol's loyalty to Boomer as they come before Hadrian's tribunal
*Helo's loyalty (possible love) of Valerii (will he go north or south?) on Caprica
*The loyalties of Tyrol's crew - just how far are they prepared to go to cover for him (all the way to the brig, in Socinus' case)?
*Tyrol's ability to face up to his responsibilities as a senior NCO.

In the fleet – to use Tigh’s words – the cat is most certainly out of the bag. The people now know Cylons can perfectly imitate humans – but will this help or hinder the Colonials in their struggle to survive? Will it really make moving among the humans that much harder for the Cylons? The manipulation of paranoia is a powerful tool, and while the admission by Roslin may help increase levels of caution and alertness throughout the fleet, it leaves open the door for further, more subtle manipulations on the part of the Cylons. If nothing else, with any remaining Doral and Conoy models now having to go into hiding, will it lead to other models being revealed?

And what of the Cylons themselves? Do they really consider Baltar’s detector a threat? Indeed, was Baltar’s lab really Doral’s intended target? There is absolutely no proof of this within the episode: only Starbuck’s comment. True, it is something Six manipulated – possibly to confuse Baltar further and make him more susceptible to her demands – and it certainly allowed her to reinforce the (possible) lie that she is “unknown” to other Cylons in the fleet. But these points together do not confirm that Batlar’s laboratory was indeed the target. Given her attitude towards Baltar in recent episodes, a viewer may wonder if Starbuck raised the idea simply out of mischief, knowing it would rattle the good doctor.

Had the Cylons really wished to destroy Baltar’s work, they already had a far more efficient agent aboard the ship, one who could obtain the required explosives and deliver them directly to the lab, prime them to go off remotely and get out again without raising any suspicions: Sharon Valerii. Why resort to Doral? Is Baltar’s lab under that heavy a guard?

Certianly, Doral knows the layout of the ship well enough to reach the lab – but by the same mark, he knows the ship well enough to reach a number of potential targets, including CIC, so his exact goal is never a given.

Turning to Cylon activities on Caprica, once again it seems to be a need to understand – or perhaps experience true love is one of the goals behind their manipulation of Helo. Could it be that, for all their talk of God’s love, etc., “love” as an emotion / motivating force is something the Cylons have never really experienced, and that without it, they feel unable to fully connect with their God? True, they have had at least two affairs with humans – Six with Baltar, and Valerii with Tyrol – but again, both of these appear to be driven by physical desire rather than “true” love.

"Litmus" certainly reveals how "human" Cylons have become in other respects: Six is clearly jealous of Valerii's role in the scheme of things, and she clearly takes great delight in administering Valerii's beating. But was the savageness of the beating purely due to Six's jealousy towards Valerii, or could it also be “payback” for what happened to her “sister” when Valerii “rescued” Helo?

Returning to ''Galactica'' herself, one of the joys of this episode is seeing [[Aaron Douglas]] flex his acting muscle. Throughout the episode, Douglas plays his character with the right mix of strength, stubbornness, confusion, concern, respect, parental care and deep affection. In many ways he demonstrates that, after Adama, Tyrol is perhaps the most respected member of ''Galactica’s'' crew.

While the scene with the bootleg still was clearly contrived to further establish Tyrol’s standing in the eyes of his crew, it is played so well it works. Indeed, coupled with his reaction after the fire in the hanger pod during the mini, the “still scene” very much reinforces what we already know about Tyrol, so much so that the flag (“this guy is cool, his people will back him when he’s in trouble”) is only quietly waved in the background.

During his interrogation, Douglas is even more subtle in his approach. Taking a leaf from Olmos’ book, he lets his facial expressions do his talking for him, conveying the depth of Tyrol’s concern, resentment, suspicion (of both Hadrian and Valerii as Hadrian’s questions raise issues in his mind), anger and confusion.

But where Douglas shines the most is in his epilogue scene with Edward James Olmos. Here we have a further reverberation of another of BSG’s motifs: you reap what you sow. Tyrol goes to Adama to plead the case for Socinus, convinced he can persuade Adama – a man with whom he has a long-standing bond – to release the young Specialist. Instead, he’s confronted with the brutal truth: while he may be liked and respected by his crew, Tyrol’s own example of constantly slipping off to rendezvous with Boomer has undermined discipline on his decks. His actions have encouraged those under his command to do very much as he does: slip away when the urge calls. So what if Socinus wasn’t off getting laid by a senior officer? His dereliction of duty resulted – as far as Adama is concerned - in the deaths of four men.

And this is where we see the other edge of the sword: Tyrol knows full well that Boomer used the same accessway as Socinus; she may have been just as responsible for leaving the hatch open as the Specialist. But to admit as much to Adama would do as much harm as good: it may secure Socinus’ release - but it would bring the full weight of Adama’s suspicion down on Valerii. And without further proof, it is evident this is not something Tyrol is willing to risk – for now. But the wheels are turning: as evidenced in his final question to Boomer.

[[Edward James Olmos]] also reinforces his stature as the central figure in this series. In closing down Hadrian’s inquisition, Adama again demonstrates his strength of character, that he can command words as effectively as he can the men and women under his authority. It is his physical presence, coupled with the quiet voice of authority that brings the investigation to a close without the need for any overt show of command or position on his part. Adama calls the Inquiry a "witch-hunt," referencing the notorious Salem witch trials of the early North American colonies of 17th Century Great Britain. This expression is strange in that the Twelve Colonies does not necessarily share the history of "Earth" as viewers know it. However, it is typical for democratic societies to know when justice is fair and when it is not. While the origin of the actual term in Colonial history is specious, its meaning is not. The concepts of democracy and citizen's rights are sufficiently evident in what we have learned of the [[Articles of Colonization]], suggesting that one or more of the Colonies has had a unjust inquisition of sorts in their past that required justice be restored.

The other player that deserves extra special mention in this episode is again [[James Callis]]. The viewer cannot help but further admire him in his portrayal of Gaius Baltar – and full marks to the director of this segment for some beautiful use of the camera. Baltar may only be on-screen for around 5 minutes – but what a five minutes! Starting with his obvious attempt at flirting with Starbuck, Callis’ performance as Baltar is stunning. From sexual cockiness through to concern, worry and then panic at the thought the Cylons were after him, Baltar runs his own gamut of emotions – and draws the audience along with him.
Full marks too, for the way in which Baltar’s conversation with Six is shown as they progress down the corridor, swapping between the two of them walking hand-in-hand, to shots of Baltar on his own and holding a one-sided conversation with himself!

== Notes ==

*Some 24 hours have passed since the events of [[You Can’t Go Home Again]]
*There was at least one additional Doral in the fleet
*Underground activities are beginning to take place on ''Galactica'' – as shown by the creation of the still
*Baltar’s Six claims not to be in contact with other Cylons in the fleet, but it is far from clear as to whether she is speaking the truth
*Adama’s father was a civil liberties lawyer on Caprica
*Adama has a hobby: constructing large models of sailing vessels
*Baltar is now actively working on his Cylon detector
*Civilians routinely pass through the ''Galactica''

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

Adama, to Sergeant Hadrian and her Board of Inquiry:

Adama: You’ve lost your way, Sergeant. You’ve lost sight of the purpose of the law: to protect its citizens, not persecute them. Whatever we are, whatever’s left of us – we’re better than that. Now these proceedings are closed. You’ll be transported back to your ships and we appreciate your help. 
Board Chair: This is an independent board. You have no power to close our inquiries. 
Adama: This is a witch-hunt. I will not have it aboard my ship.

Adama to Tyrol, after Socinus has been incarcerated:

Adama: What I can’t do is I can’t let someone who wears this uniform get up on the witness stand and lie under oath. And that’s what your man did. He either lied the first time or he lied the second time. And it doesn’t matter. He’s guilty, and he’ll pay the price. You? You’ll pay a different price. You’ll have to walk out on that hanger every day knowing that one of your men is in the brig because you couldn’t keep your fly zipped. You are the most experienced non-commissioned officer we have left. You keep my planes flying. I need my planes to fly.

== Official Statements ==




* ''"Major question: it looks like discipline hasn't really improved on the ship in the first few episodes. In some ways, it's getting worse. [[Adama, William|Adama]] didn't help matters at all in "Litmus" when he essentially declared himself to be above the law. "''

:Security and discipline are definitely problems on ''[[Galactica]]'' and they're not going away. The ship was far from the best of the best at the time of its retirement and the people on board weren't either. The discipline was lax and many procedures had been allowed to fall by the wayside. Now, this ship and its crew are forced to operate far above what they considered to be the norm and it's not an easy transition for any of them.

:This was a deliberate creative choice. It's one thing for the finest ship, with the finest crew to deal with the end of the world and a long flight from a relentless enemy, it's quite another when you were just a bunch of people trying to get by. I find it a more challenging and interesting environment to tell stories in and I find these people more heroic in their actions just by the nature of the obstacles they have to overcome in their day to day existence.

== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jill+Teed Jill Teed] as [[Sergeant Hadrian]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Donnelly+Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes] as [[Doctor Cottle]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Dominic+Zamprogna Dominic Zamprogna] as ?
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alonso+Oyarzun Alonso Oyarzun] as [[Socinus]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]
*[[Olmos, Bodie|Bodie Olmos]] as [[Hot Dog]]
*[[Bennett, Matthew|Matthew Bennett]] as [[Doral]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nimet+Kanji Nimet Kanji] as [[Candace Myson]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christina+Schild Christina Schild] as [[Playa Kohn]]
*[[Gugushe, Biski|Biski Gugushe]] as [[Eick]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Raahul+Singh Raahul Singh] as Kimmit
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Shaw+Madson Shaw Madson] as Marine Corporal
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Morris+Chapdelaine Morris Chapdelaine] as reporter #2



=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jeff+Vlaming Jeff Vlaming]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Hardy Rod Hardy]




=== Production Notes ===
*Series 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.06
*Airdate Order: 6 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 22 November 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 11 February 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/106/ "Litmus"] at scifi.com

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Kobol's Last Gleaming

2005-10-24T22:07:28Z

BillCook: created as redirect page

#redirect [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]

Season 1 (2004-05)

2005-10-09T03:49:32Z

BillCook: changed ep 1.09 to TMU,TMD; listed S&L as draft title

[[Image:B000AJJNFE.01.jpg|thumb|Season 1 DVD Box]]
==Summary==

: ''After the [[Cylons]] genocidal attack on the [[12 Colonies]], a rag-tag fugitive fleet under the aegis of the [[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' tackles the problems inherent of their evasive flight from their murderers.''

== Pivotal Plot Points ==

: ''Please feel free to add any plot points at your discretion.''

*There are [[Humano-Cylon|Cylon infiltrators]] in the Fleet. These infiltrators may or may not know their true [[Cylon]] natures, such as [[Sharon Valerii]].
*[[Laura Roslin]] is treating her cancer using [[Chamalla]] Extract, the result of which are hallucinations that seem to fit with the writings of the oracle [[Pythia]].
*The issues surrounding the death of [[Zak Adama]] still remain a point of contention between [[Lee Adama]] and his father, [[William Adama]]. [[Kara Thrace]] reveals to them the truth, which opened some reconciliation for the Adamas.
*[[Gaius Baltar]] has been commissioned to create a [[Cylon detector]]. While early attempts at this were a ruse, he later perfects the device, only to hide its results for fear of discovery of his part in the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].
*The ''[[Galactica]]'' must tackle issues dealing with basic ship and human requirements, including but not limited to water ([[Water]]) and ship fuel [[tylium]] ([[The Hand of God]]).
*The [[Colonials]]' religious beliefs are polytheistic, whereas the [[Cylon]]s religious beliefs are monotheistic in nature.
*Lt. Sharon Valerii (Boomer) begins questioning her existence and whether or not she may be a [[Cylon]].
*[[Helo]], still surviving on Cylon-occupied [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]], is involved in a mysterious plan with other [[Humano-Cylon]]s, using a copy of Sharon Valerii.
*The Cylons appear to know the Pythian Scriptures better than the Colonials, and are manipulating or anticipating events based on the writings.

==Cast==
===Stars===
* [[Olmos, Edward James|Edward James Olmos]] as [[Adama, William|Commander William Adama]]
* [[McDonnell, Mary|Mary McDonnell]] as [[Roslin, Laura|President Laura Roslin]]
* [[Sackhoff, Katee|Katee Sackhoff]] as [[Thrace, Kara|Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]
* [[Bamber, Jamie|Jamie Bamber]] as [[Lee Adama|Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama]]
* [[Callis, James|Jame Callis]] as [[Baltar, Gaius|Doctor Gaius Baltar]]
* [[Helfer, Tricia|Tricia Helfer]] as [[Number Six]]
* [[Park, Grace|Grace Park]] as [[Valerii, Sharon|Sharon Valerii]]
===Co-stars===
* [[Hogan, Michael|Michael Hogan]] as [[Tigh, Saul|Colonel Tigh]]
* [[Douglas, Aaron|Aaron Douglas]] as [[Tyrol, Galen|CPO Tyrol]]
* [[Penikett, Tahmoh|Tahmoh Penikett]] as [[Agathon, Karl C.|Lieutenat Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
* [[McClure, Kandyse|Kandyse McClure]] as [[Dualla|Petty Officer 2nd Class Dualla]]
* [[Campbell, Paul|Paul Campbell]] as [[Keikeya, Billy|Billy Keikeya]]
* [[Juliani, Alessandro|Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Lieutenant Felix Gaeta]]
* [[Witwer, Samuel|Samual Witwer]] as [[Crashdown]]

==Production Crew==
===Producers===
* [[Moore, Ronald D.|Ronald D. Moore]] - Developer / Executive Producer / Writer
* [[Eick, David|David Eick]] - Executive Producer
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Toni+Graphia Toni Graphia] - Co-Executive Producer / Writer
* [[Frand, Harvey|Harvey Frand]] - Producer
* [[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]] - Consulting Producer

===Directors===
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Michael+Angeli Michael Angeli]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Marita+Grabiak Marita Grabiak]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Hardy Rod Hardy]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alan+Kroeker Alan Kroeker]
* [[Olmos, Edward James|Edward James Olmos]]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jonas+Pate Jonas Pate]
* [[Rymer, Michael|Michael Rymer]]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jeff+Woolnough Jeff Woolnough]

===Writing Staff===
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Sergio+Mimica-Gezzan Sergio Mimica-Gezzan]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Carla+Robinson Carla Robinson]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bradley+Thompson Bradley Thompson]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Brad+Turner Brad Turner]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jeff+Vlaming Jeff Vlaming]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Weddle David Weddle]
* [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robert+Young Robert Young]

==Episodes==
*[[Mini-Series]] (2003, [[backdoor pilot]])
===Season 1 (2004-05)===
*1.01 [[33]]
*1.02 [[Water]]
*1.03 [[Bastille Day]]
*1.04 [[Act of Contrition]]
*1.05 [[You Can't Go Home Again]]
*1.06 [[Litmus]]
*1.07 [[Six Degrees of Separation]]
*1.08 [[Flesh and Bone]]
*1.09 [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]] (draft title: [[Secrets and Lies]])
*1.10 [[The Hand of God]]
*1.11 [[Colonial Day]]
*1.12 [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]
*1.13 [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]

== Official Statements ==

* "I've noticed in the new scripts that [[Moore, Ronald D.|Ron Moore]] will write to the rythms of the actors now. Which isn't always a good thing, you know, actors can get into certain tricks and bad habits, but you know everyone has their own personality, their own way of speaking." -- [[Michael Rymer]], [http://scifi.com/battlestar/bts/video/mov/video_02_320.mov]

* "And the writers have started to write characters in our speech patterns, like the way that we talk, which is really interesting. So they're picking up on us and adding that into the character. It's nice. It makes it easier to memorize lines, because it's the way that you talk." -- [[Katee Sackhoff]], [http://scifi.com/battlestar/bts/video/mov/video_02_320.mov]

* ''"I love the [[Cottle|smoking doctor]]! Does he have a name? Isn't sickbay a little small considering the size of ''[[Galactica]]''?"''

: I love the doctor too. The character's name is [[Cottle|Major Cottle]] and I think we're only seeing one part of one [[Sickbay]] on the ship. It's worth keeping in mind that while ''[[Galactica]]'' is an enormous ship and was built to be manned by a very large crew, that she had only a skeleton complement on board at the time of the [[Cylon Attack|Cylon attack]]. That explains in large part why we see so few officers and why people like Kara are pressed into service in roles other than their primary one. There are probably several (unused) [[Pilot Ready Rooms]] aboard ''Galactica'' and possibly other Sickbay facilities as well. Dr. Cottle is our only physician onboard, but if she were fully staffed, ''Galactica'' would probably have a large medical staff and would have a sizable hospital facility.

* ''" Will we see the mess hall and other part of the ship such as the main Kitchen where all the meals are prepared."''

:I'd like to. It's a question of budget; there has to be a story point or scene so cool that we just have to build this set. The Head (bathroom to you lubbers) was built in the [[33|pilot]] specifically so we'd have it around during the series. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''"Its highly unlikley that episodes 1 thru 13 were filmed in chronological order. Can you tell us in which order they were filmed in. This might give the veiwers a little more insight as to how the cast bonded over the shooting schedule as well as explain how some preformances might be rigid in certain episodes and become more flushed out in others."''

:Actually, the episodes were all filmed chronologically. You're probably confusing the production order with how individual episodes are filmed, which is not chronological. Scenes within an episode are often filmed out of sequence for efficiency, i.e. shooting all the [[CIC]] scenes, then all the [[Hangar Deck]] scenes, then all the ''[[Colonial One]]'' scenes, etc. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''(regarding [[Agathon, Karl C.|Karl C. Agathon]]'s plight on [[Cylon]]-occupied [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]]) "My boss at my place of employment has a father named John C. Agathon who was the radar navigator of a B-24 Liberator bomber that was shot down in WWII. He spent some time running from the nazi's and hiding in farm houses until he finally managed to make his way to friendly territory. Oh and I double-checked with my boss and his father DID sustain a leg injury related to the crash.

:It could just be a coincidence, but it's one hell of a coincidence. "''

:It is one hell of a coincidence. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

==Related Topics==
* [[List of Season 1 Guest Actors (RDM)]]
* [[List of Recurring Characters (RDM)]]
* [[List of Recurring Character Appearances (RDM)]]

{{Episode List}}

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Episode Guide (RDM)|*]]
[[Category:Behind the Scenes]]
[[Category:RDM]]

Season 1

2005-10-09T03:46:39Z

BillCook: created as disambig page

{{disambig}}
'''Season 1''' can refer to:
# [[Season 1 (1978-79)]] of [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)]], the original series.
# [[Season 1 (2004-05)]] of [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]], the reimagined series.

Season 2 (2005)

2005-09-17T21:13:53Z

BillCook: created as redirect

#redirect [[Season 2 (2005-06)]]

The Magnificent Warriors

2005-09-13T21:02:08Z

BillCook: +summary, +questions, +notes

== Overview ==
When a Cylon attack destroys the fleet's food supply, Adama and the others must agree to certain compromises with old acquaintances and with the inhabitants of a grain-rich, yet politically turbulent planet.

== Summary ==
* [[Cylon Raider]]s slip past the defenses of [[Blue Squadron]], destroying two of the fleet's three agricultural ships; the remaining vessel, [[Agro Ship Nine]], has a breached airlock.
* Personally inspecting the damage, Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] learns that the fleet's entire crop supply was destroyed in the attack; more importantly, the fleet's supply of seed has been exhausted and must be somehow replenished, according to Agro Specialist [[Carmichael]].
* The fleet had recently passed by the planet [[Sectar (planet)|Sectar]], home to a small agricultural settlement of humans, in the Zeta quadrant; Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] plans to trade an old energizer (one without [[Colonial]] markings) to the settlement, in exchange for new seed.
* The only energizer available for trade is owned by [[Siress]] [[Belloby]], an old acquaintance of Adama, who refuses to relinquish its ownership unless the commander meets with her personally; Belloby hosts a bouquet-wielding Adama, who agrees to romantically court the siress, in exchange for the energizer.
* Belloby and Adama insist on accompanying [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] on the mission to [[Serenity]], the small agro colony on the planet; [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] and [[Muffit]] tag along as well.
* Before the Colonial's arrival, [[Dipper]] sees a full moon and warns the residents of Serenity of an impending attack by the [[Boray]], herd-like humanoid creatures which pillage the town on horseback, killing constable [[Farnes]]; [[Bogan]], the settlement's leader, has trouble recruiting a replacement constable.
* Starbuck and Boomer ride into town, posing as farmers looking to trade their energizer for seed; Bogan, seeking a new constable, offers the warriors employment instead, but they decline.
* Returning to their shuttle landing site, Starbuck and Boomer are ambushed by Dipper and accomplise [[Duggy]]; their vehicle (and the energizer) are hijacked; freeing themselves, the warriors realize they've been robbed by Bogan's men; Starbuck returns to town to confront the thieves, while Boomer returns to the shuttle to inform Adama and company of the hijacking.
* Bogan denies involvement in the heist, but offers to sell the seed to Starbuck; not having enough money, Starbuck joins a [[pyramid]] game to increase his funds.
* Producing a three-level pyramid, Starbuck wins the hand, drawing suspicion from Dipper and Duggy; Starbuck expresses his suspicions as to the source of their funds, implying their role in the theft of the energizer.
* Still short on funds, Starbuck is tricked into "winning" the constable's star during a hand of pyramid, becoming the ''de facto'' town constable. Entering the saloon, Adama demands to see the local law enforcement official, only to discover that it is none other than Starbuck.
* Bogan insists that Starbuck must face up to his duties as constable, regardless of how Starbuck came into possession of the constable's star; facing the attacking Boray, Siress Belloby is captured and dragged off by the marauding pig-like creatures.
* The townspeople point out the general direction of the Boray camp; Apollo brings Muffit, who tracks Belloby by her scent to the Boray cave.
* Finding the Boray encampment, the Colonials hold off the creatures with a few warning laser blasts; Adama negotiates privately with [[Nogow]], the Boray leader, but to no avail.
* Starbuck hatches a plan, trading his constable's star to Nogow in exchange for Siress Belloby.
* Back in town, Adama buys the required seed from Bogan, while the townspeople reluctantly meet their new constable, the Boray leader Nogow.
* Unimpressed with Adama's negotiating skills at winning her release, Belloby dumps Adama, much to the commander's relief.

== Questions ==

* Why does the sudden appearance of the full moon startle Dipper? Of course, the Boray attack under a full moon, but doesn't the moon appear in regular cycles that can be predicted by the colonists? They are aware of space travel, but somehow can't accurately predict the cycles of their own moon?
* Why does Starbuck risk confronting the thieving townspeople ''alone'', without partner Boomer?
* Other than for dramatic purposes, why do Adama, Belloby and Boxey join the shuttle mission?

== Analysis ==


== Notes ==

* The town bears an uncanny resemblance to the agricultural town on [[Equellus]], from the ''[[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]'' episode; also, just as on Equellus, the town is only seen at night.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==



== Statistics ==


=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277344/ Dennis Fimple] as [[Duggy]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296370/ Ben Frommer] as [[Nogow]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397555/ Rance Howard] as [[Farnes]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625167/ Barry Nelson] as [[Bogan]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785804/ Eric Server] as [[Dipper]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0813827/ Brett Somers] as [[Siress]] [[Belloby]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815825/ Olan Soulé] as [[Carmichael]]




=== Writing & Direction ===
*Written by [[Glen A. Larson]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0638527/ Christian I. Nyby II]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series 1 (1978 / 1979)
*Production Number: 1.?
*Airdate Order: 8 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*US Airdate: November 12, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]

User:BillCook

2005-09-12T15:53:07Z

BillCook: corrected G80 template

I hate spoilers; I currently edit only TOS-related pages, due to the spoilers on the RDM-related pages.

{{Episode List (TOS)}}
{{Episode List (1980)}}

User:BillCook

2005-09-12T15:46:31Z

BillCook:

I hate spoilers; I currently edit only TOS-related pages, due to the spoilers on the RDM-related pages.

{{Episode List (TOS)}}
{{Episode List (G80)}}

The Magnificent Warriors

2005-09-12T15:40:04Z

BillCook: +guest stars, production notes

: This episode guide is in progress. You may add upon it as you so choose.

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

When a Cylon attack destroys the fleet's food supply, Adama and the others must agree to certain compromises with old acquaintances and with the inhabitants of a grain-rich, yet politically turbulent planet.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277344/ Dennis Fimple] as [[Duggy]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296370/ Ben Frommer] as [[Nogow]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397555/ Rance Howard] as [[Farnes]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625167/ Barry Nelson] as [[Bogan]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785804/ Eric Server] as [[Dipper]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0813827/ Brett Somers] as [[Siress]] [[Belloby]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815825/ Olan Soulé] as [[Carmichael]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [[Glen A. Larson]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0638527/ Christian I. Nyby II]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series 1 (1978 / 1979)
*Production Number: 1.?
*Airdate Order: 8 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*US Airdate: November 12, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)]]

User:BillCook

2005-09-06T19:46:26Z

BillCook:

I am currently an INACTIVE participant on this wiki, due to this site's spoiler policy.

I hate spoilers; I detest them. I don't even watch the "Next week on BSG..." teaser trailers on SciFi.

I will begin contributing to this wiki once again when (if?) the spoiler policy is changed to protect me from these travesties of humanity (spoilers).

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Battlestar Wiki talk:Spoiler Policy

2005-09-06T19:37:25Z

BillCook: +added my name to Spoiler vote

== Complaints and Concerns ==

I hate the spoiler policy. I don't want to be spoiled. I won't be using or contributing to the site significantly until after the end of the season and before you start spoiling season 3.

Character summaries in particular should be free of spoilers like "died in tbe episode Scattered," (before it aired), especially when the character doesn't die in Scattered after all when it finally airs.

Socinus lives!

-MHall

: I personally go by group consensus. If the consensus is that spoiler information is used, then that's the consensus; if it is vice-versa, then spoiler information isn't used (or packaged so as not to spoil the casual reader). As we're an '''information resource and episode guide''', spoilers are a necessary evil. Some of the spoiler information changes from script to shooting, hence the inaccurate statement of Socinus' death in "Scattered"; it doesn't preclude him dying later on due to his injuries, so he may still die this season.

: For instance, I noted that details often change from the initial script to the final shooting. Permit me to use Boomer as an example: her being a human Cylon was never in the previous versions of the mini-series script, but changed -- indirectly -- after one of Ron Moore's friends made a quip about there not being a "By your command" line in the script. (That information came from the mini-series DVD commentary track.) -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 09:41, 17 Jul 2005 (EDT)

Actually, I think that there is no way of making a spoiler-free version for everybody and making it work, too - because some country will always be the last to air the show, and by then, parts of the rest of the world will have forgotten about it already.

There is however one exception: There should really be no spoilers for shows that have not even aired, or at least not anywhere but that episode's summary. Otherwise, there is really no way one can enjoy this wiki ''and'' the show. (Happened for me with Home II.) I would even go as far as extending the no-spoilers for not-yet-aired shows for 24 hrs after the show, again, with the exception of the episodes's page. Because, let's fact it, lots of people will use P2P to see the show, because otherwise it would be years until they get to see it. (And if they are unlucky, they would have to see a synchronised version, too.) So the latter suggestion would enable them to look up things here while not having to wait for the show to arrive.

And one final thing: Spoiling from the scripts does not even make much sense - as the first poster on this page points out; and the audio comments imply the same. So my guess would be that spoiling not-yet aired shows will put off users from using this site, which is hardly a good thing, and it doesn't make much sense in the first place to do so, because the scripts will not air the way they were written, anyway. So I really would suggest a No spoilers for unaired shows policy. -- [[User:Still not king|Still not king]] 12:32, 28 August 2005 (EDT)

::I agree. We gain very little by jumping the gun on upcoming episode spoilers - for example, I didn't need to know that spoileriffic note on the episode summary for [[Resurrection Ship]] at all. There's no reason not to be patient with these things. I do not agree, however, with a 24 hour injunction against posting episode details - we should be able to start wiki-ing as soon as it airs in our respective timezones. If we want to stay spoiler free on the west coast, we can always just not log on during the three hour window. Likewise, when the brits start getting Season 2, Part II before we do, we shouldn't force ourselves to wait for the U.S. airings. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:45, 28 August 2005 (EDT)

:::I was intentionally proposing ''just'' 24 hours - that is what it might take to get to see the show if you have to get it by P2P, and in the meantime, one might still want to check out something -- not the episode summary, of course, but a plain page about a character. It's a minor part of my proposal, though -- the important one is No spoilers of unaired shows. -- [[User:Still not king|Still not king]] 20:13, 28 August 2005 (EDT)

::::I really like the idea of not posting regarding unaired shows. There's no way to avoid spoilers for shows that have aired already, but the show doesn't really exist until it's aired, in a way (insofar that it might be changed). I also really like the idea of a 24-hour wait period after the first (and thus, British, right?) air time. A day isn't that long, really, and I'm not sure about anyone else, but these episodes make my mind race and I'd probably be too excited if I went straight from the sofa to the computer after watching. --[[User:Day|Day]] 14:35, 29 August 2005 (EDT)

:::::One of the nice things about the wiki system is that if you post something innacurate or overzealous, someone else can come along and tone it down a bit. I'm starting a vote. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 15:03, 29 August 2005 (EDT)

:This is rediculous. You come onto a site that has a quite obvious spoiler policy on the front fage, you go to read about upcoming episodes, and then you cry about being spoiled. Gee, obviously the best way to solve this is to stop people from posting new information. [[User:Kuralyov|Kuralyov]] 08:51, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:The whole debate is a bit odd to me. "Spoilers" by definition have to do with un-aired episodes, and anything written about un-aired episodes is, by definition, speculation. That speculation may be more informed or less, but it's still just that, ''speculation''. You have to watch the episode to find out what actually happens. If anything maybe there should be a reminder on un-aired ep pages that the information may or may not be accurate. Back in the day, there was another sci-fi show, "Babylon 5" which had/has a website much like this one - "The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5." The Lurker's Guide, while being an accurate and detailed guide to the show, was also a haven for every kind of spoilage and speculation imaginable, which I and many others found only enhanced our enjoyment of the show. --[[User:Astarte|Astarte]] 05:22, 3 September 2005 (EDT)

::I was also a fan of the lurker's guide. I think an important difference here is that the production staff of B5 (ie, JMS) were very tight-lipped and conscious of avoiding big spoilers. The staff of the Re-imagined series have been much looser, and credible spoilers for various production details have been leaked far and wide throughout the first half of the second season. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 13:25, 3 September 2005 (EDT)

== Spoiler Warning ==

How about episode pages that have not been aired yet get a spoiler tag, so that people that can contribute to them knowing full well that they'll likely be spoiled? Same can be done with character and event pages, so that information introduced to them from episodes not yet aired can also be used on this Wiki without fear of spoiling those that do not wish it. Thoughts?-- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 09:39, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:I'm afraid it wouldn't do me much good, since I read the diffs on everything on the recent edits page anyway. Maybe we could allow spoilers on episode summary pages but discourage them elsewhere? Avoiding the episode summaries isn't very hard. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:11, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

I found this problem with the Pegasus ep and related data. I wanted to keep the Fall of the Twelve Colonies page accurate with what we knew about surviving Battlestars, but this is still a spoiler, so the data there is left a bit vague unless someone digs for it. Still, a spoiler is a spoiler. The talk page would satisfy both spoiler-hunter and seeker on an episode article. We'd just need to add a "Spoiler" topic there, and note to people that if you are going to see an episode page for a show that hasn't aired, you are asking for it, literally. At least the talk page has an extra layer for avoiders to have, but because of the nature of this wiki, eliminating spoilers takes away a lot of the research fun. Data's gotta go somewhere and we can't commit the juicy bits for the main page to memory until the ep is aired. [[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 12:40, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

::This is going to be awkward, but I feel like we should add this as an option in the vote. Also adding a note on approval voting. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:53, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:::I dislike the thought of having to move massive amounts of text. So far, I've been avoiding pages to do with unaired episodes. That's easy enough. My main concern is someone clicking through and wondering, "Who the ''heck'' is Gina?", thinking it's some pilot who's name they missed or some small character. Then they read about an episode they didn't want to. Or, in another case, someone reading all about Lee and the information going on, at the end, past the most recent episode. I think keeping character pages clear is the better idea. --[[User:Day|Day]] 17:01, 1 September 2005 (EDT)

=== Subpage? ===

How about comitting spoilers to a subpage of an article? For instance, [[Pegasus (episode)]] would have a subpage called [[Pegasus (episode)/Spoilers]]? I believe that would be fairly straight forward, given the title of the subpage. :-)

Then, after the episode airs, we can simply merge the contents together from the spoiler page into the main page of the article in question. Just my view. -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 12:48, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:This sounds like a lot of work. I actually agree with Spencerian that anyone who clicks on the episode page for an unaired episode is explicitly asking for it. Additionally, those are easy edits to avoid reading. I'm going to go and complicate things now... --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:53, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:: It does, but my intent was to just throw this out there to see what everyone else thought. -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 13:01, 31 August 2005 (EDT)

:::See my note above for my thoughts on having to merge things. --[[User:Day|Day]] 17:01, 1 September 2005 (EDT)

== What is a spoiler? ==
In response to Day's query below ("So what constitutes a spoiler for this new voting catagory?"): I believe a spoiler is anything from an as-yet-unaired show. Examples: Lucy Lawless's character, Cain, Gina, etc. I think the revelation about Boomer is fair game, as that was the end of the Mini-Series. It's hard to escape that fact when most press articles now refer to her as a Cylon. For the purposes of my argument and vote, a "spoiler" is any information that has not yet been broadcast. Is that a fair assessment? -- [[User:Ryq|ryq]] 16:40, 1 September 2005 (EDT)

:I concur with this definition. I just thought it would pay to be absolutely clear. --[[User:Day|Day]] 16:56, 1 September 2005 (EDT)

:What about various countries using this page? What an Australian considers a spoiler may already be known via broadcast in the states. Using this logic, spoiler pages could end up lasting for literally months after an original broadcast. --[[User:adedward|Adedward]] 16:15, 3 September 2005 (EDT)

:: Which is a problem with a "no spoiler" spoiler policy... Different countries see episodes at different times. Fact of the matter remains that there will always be spoilers within the wiki, so there will always be an "all spoilers permitted" policy -- in that way. The current discussion, however, is more towards spoiling episodes that haven't aired ''anywhere''. -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 18:37, 3 September 2005 (EDT)

::: Precisely. Once an episode has aired for the first time somewhere, then it can be said what's really in it. Before it's aired anywhere, stuff "known" about it can change and so could very well be ''dis''information. Also, regardless of what the MPAA (or whatever the acronym is) wants, once an episode airs in one place, it is very soon available via download on the internet. I don't think this site should condone such downloading, but it's a reality and, as I understand it, Australia is the leader in downloading TV programs. There's also some behavioral patterns that indicate that the SciFi Channel and SkyOne and the peroduction staff might very well be tacitly embracing this method of dissemination with the idea that it actually raises viewership numbers when the things air for the first time in an area. They've, of course, not made any official statement.

::: All that being said, I think the first air date, whether that's in the UK, the US, Australlia or [http://www.google.com/search?q=Kamchatka Kamchatka], should be that date after which comprehensive information about an episode should no longer be considered a spoiler with respect to character pages. Episode pages are, really, a finer-grained debate. --[[User:Day|Day]] 15:15, 6 September 2005 (EDT)

==Vote==

Vote for as many options as you agree with. Voting method is [[Wikipedia:Approval Voting|approval voting]] - place your name under every policy which would be acceptable to you; the policy acceptable to the most users wins.

Spoilers in this vote refer to details of unaired episodes. As an encyclopedia, cataloging information from already aired episodes is what we do, and is not in question.

===All spoilers permitted (current policy)===
# [[User:Kuralyov|Kuralyov]] 08:47, 31 August 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Wingsandsword|Wingsandsword]] 21:38, 1 September 2005 (EDT) This a reference, let's act like it. If we have reliable information, share it with others.
# --[[User:Astarte|Astarte]] 04:50, 3 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:adedward|Adedward]] 04:11pm, 3 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 07:50pm, 3 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Laven|Laven]] 06:00, 5 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Howlader|Howlader]] 1622, 5 September 2005 (EDT)

===No spoilers except for episode pages===
# --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:53, 31 August 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 13:04, 31 August 2005 (EDT)
# --Zareck Rocks 15:00, 31 August 2005 (EDT)--
# --[[User:Day|Day]] 16:57, 1 September 2005 (EDT) (I'm apparently being convinced).
# --[[User:Dawn|Dawn]] 02:16, 2 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Cp.hayes|cp.hayes]] 19:55, 2 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Redwall|Redwall]] 09:21, 4 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:CrimsonLine|CrimsonLine]] 15:04, 6 September 2005 (EDT)

===No spoilers except for episode talk pages===
# --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 12:35, 31 August 2005 (EDT) (To compromise, make the episode's TALK page fair game for spoiler data.)
# --[[User:Ryq|ryq]] 19:40, 31 August 2005 (EDT) (I agree with Spencerian's addendum)

===No spoilers until after first episode airdate===
# --[[User:cp.hayes|cp.hayes]] 22:49, 29 August 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 12:35, 31 August 2005 (EDT) (To compromise, make the episode's TALK page fair game for spoiler data.)
# --[[User:Ryq|ryq]] 19:40, 31 August 2005 (EDT) (I agree with Spencerian's addendum)
# --[[User:Day|Day]] 22:45, 31 August 2005 (EDT) (So what constitutes a spoiler for this new voting catagory? Does this mean in the Mini-Series episode article, we have to take out the revelation about Boomer's heritage and move it to the talk page? Or does this new thing mean that information about unaired episodes goes on their talk pages until they've aired (or 24 hours after) when we can then move it to the main page? This new thing confuses me, which I think is apparent.)
# [[User:Philwelch|Philwelch]] 22:06, 1 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Dawn|Dawn]] 02:15, 2 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:BillCook|BillCook]], 6 September 2005

===No spoilers until after first episode airdate + 24 hours===
# --[[User:QuintusCinna|QuintusCinna]]
# --[[User:Day|Day]] 00:19, 30 August 2005 (EDT)
# [[User:Philwelch|Philwelch]] 22:06, 1 September 2005 (EDT)
# --[[User:Dawn|Dawn]] 02:15, 2 September 2005 (EDT)

Season 1 (1978-79)

2005-04-28T14:37:21Z

BillCook: made episode list into table; added airdate, production number

==Summary==
: ''After the Cylons' surprise attack destroys the Twelve Colonies, Adama leads a rag-tag fugitive fleet with humanity's last survivors aboard the Battlestar ''Galactica'' seeking a shining planet known only as Earth.''

== Pivotal Plot Points ==
* After the devastation at the [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS)|Battle of Cimtar]], the last remaining [[battlestar]], ''[[Galactica]]'', provides escort for a 212-ship fleet, the last human survivors of the [[The Twelve Colonies]].
* While fleeing the [[Cylons]], [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] convinces fleet members to follow his mystical quest: a shining planet, know only as [[Earth]].
* The fleet takes a rest on the planet [[Carillon]], only to realize that the planet's inhabitants, the [[Ovions]], are in league with the Cylons.
* Entering into an vast, uncharted magnetic void, the fleet re-emerges at its proverbial homeworld, [[Kobol]], but are followed by the Cylons before the location of Earth can be discerned from the hieroglphics.
* Staying just ahead of the ever-pursuing Cylons, the fleet must slip past a huge pulsar cannon mounted in the peak of an icy world.
* The ''Galactica'' is reunited with the ''Pegasus'', another battlestar thought destroyed long ago; its roguish, daring commander, [[Cain]], threatens the Cylons — as well as the fleet's unity — as a test of personalities divides the newly-joined crew
* The ''Galactica'' is nearly destroyed in a Cylon suicide attack, which causes an inferno aboard the ship.
* While encountering the strange [[Ship of Lights]], the ''Galactica'' plays host to [[Iblis|Count Iblis]], who promises to deliver their goals, but at a significant cost.
* The fleet encounter another force called the [[Eastern Alliance]], which turns out to be not much of a threat; unfortunately, they also shed no new light on the quest for Earth.
* Mutinies begin occurring: first, [[Baltar (TOS)|Count Baltar]] escapes from the prison barge and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve]]; later, an outright mutiny occurs aboard the [[Celestra]].
* Tired of running, the fleet turns and faces its Cylon foes (albeit with some unconventional means, thanks in part to a captured [[Cylon Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]]) in a major showdown.

==Cast==
===Stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lorne+Greene Lorne Greene] as [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]
*[[Hatch, Richard|Richard Hatch]] as [[Apollo (TOS)|Captain Apollo]]
*[[Benedict, Dirk|Dirk Benedict]] as [[Starbuck (TOS)|Lieutenant Starbuck]]

===Co-stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terry+Carter Terry Carter] as [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Colicos John Colicos] as [[Baltar (TOS)|Count Baltar]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Greenan David Greenan] as [[Omega]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Noah+Hathaway Noah Hathaway] as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Herbert+Jefferson+Jr. Herbert Jefferson, Jr.] as [[Boomer (TOS)|Lieutenant Boomer]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Maren+Jensen Maren Jensen] as [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Anne+Lockhart Anne Lockhart] as [[Sheba|Lieutenant Sheba]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Sarah+Rush Sarah Rush] as [[Rigel]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Laurette+Spang Laurette Spang] as [[Cassiopeia (TOS)|Cassiopeia]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Tony+Swartz Tony Swartz] as [[Jolly (TOS)|Flight Sergeant Jolly]]

===Recurring stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ed+Begley+Jr. Ed Begley Jr.] as [[Greenbean]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Dullaghan John Dullaghan] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Dick+Durock Dick Durock] as [[Imperious Leader (TOS)|Imperious Leader]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jonathan+Harris Jonathan Harris] as [[Lucifer]] (voice)
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Patrick+Macnee Patrick Macnee] as [[Imperious Leader (TOS)|Imperious Leader]] (voice)
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+George+Murdock George Murdock] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Felix+Silla Felix Silla] as [[Lucifer]]

==Production Crew==
===Producers===
*[[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]] - executive producer, writer
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]] - supervising producer, writer, director
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Leslie+Stevens Leslie Stevens] - supervising producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Dykstra John Dykstra] - producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+J.+O'Connell David J. O'Connell] - producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+G.+Phinney David G. Phinney] - associate producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Gary+B.+Winter Gary B. Winter] - associate producer

===Directors===
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Richard+A.+Colla|Richard A. Colla]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Vince+Edwards Vince Edwards]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Daniel+Haller Daniel Haller]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Holcomb Rod Holcomb]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Winrich+Kolbe Winrich Kolbe]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alan+J.+Levi Alan J. Levi]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christian+I.+Nyby+II Christian I. Nyby II]

===Writing Staff===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+S.+Arthur David S. Arthur]
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jim+Carlson Jim Carlson]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Herman+Groves Herman Groves]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Ireland+Jr. John Ireland, Jr.]
*[[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Frank+Lupo Frank Lupo]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terrence+McDonnell Terrence McDonnell]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ken+Pettus Ken Pettus]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+G.+Phinney David G. Phinney]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Paul+Playdon Paul Playdon]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Michael+Sloan Michael Sloan]

==Episodes==
===Season 1 (1978-1979)===
{| border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0; background: #e9e9e9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
|   '''Broadcast'''   ||   '''Production'''   || '''Episode title''' || '''Airdate'''
|-
| align="center" | 1 || align="center" | 1 || [[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]] || September 17, '''1978''' (3 hrs)
|-
| align="center" | 2 || align="center" | 2 || [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]] || September 24
|-
| align="center" | 3 || align="center" | 2 || [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]] || October 1
|-
| align="center" | 4 || align="center" | 4 || [[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]] || October 8
|-
| align="center" | 5 || align="center" | 5 || [[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]] || October 15
|-
| align="center" | 6 || align="center" | 3 || [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]] || October 22
|-
| align="center" | 7 || align="center" | 3 || [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II]]     || October 29
|-
| align="center" | 8 || align="center" | 6 || [[The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors]] || November 12
|-
| align="center" | 9 || align="center" | 7 || [[The Young Lords (TOS)|The Young Lords]] || November 19
|-
| align="center" | 10 || align="center" | 8 || [[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part I]] || November 26
|-
| align="center" | 11 || align="center" | 8 || [[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part II]] || December 3
|-
| align="center" | 12 || align="center" | 9 || [[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]] || December 17
|-
| align="center" | 13 || align="center" | 10 || [[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part I]] || January 14, '''1979'''
|-
| align="center" | 14 || align="center" | 10 || [[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part II]] || January 21
|-
| align="center" | 15 || align="center" | 11 || [[The Man with Nine Lives (TOS)|The Man with Nine Lives]] || January 28
|-
| align="center" | 16 || align="center" | 12 || [[Murder on the Rising Star (TOS)|Murder on the Rising Star]] || February 18
|-
| align="center" | 17 || align="center" | 13 || [[Greetings from Earth (TOS)|Greetings from Earth]] || February 25 (2 hrs)
|-
| align="center" | 18 || align="center" | 14 || [[Baltar's Escape (TOS)|Baltar's Escape]] || March 11
|-
| align="center" | 19 || align="center" | 15 || [[Experiment in Terra (TOS)|Experiment in Terra]] || March 18
|-
| align="center" | 20 || align="center" | 16 || [[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]] || April 1
|-
| align="center" | 21 || align="center" | 17 || [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]] || April 29
|}

== Official Statements ==

==Related Topics==

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Behind the Scenes]]
[[Category:TOS]]

Apollo (TOS)

2005-04-26T04:02:57Z

BillCook: copyedit, +The Lost Warrior (TOS), The Young Lords (TOS), Fire in Space (TOS)

== Overview ==

Name: Apollo

Rank: Captain

Status: Widowed; formerly [[sealed]] to [[Serena (TOS)|Serena]]

Children: 1; [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] (adopted)

Siblings: 2; [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] and [[Zak (TOS)|Zak]] ([[KIA]])

Age: 20s-30s

Portrayed By: [[Hatch, Richard|Richard Hatch]] ([http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0368745/ IMDB entry])

Captain Apollo was the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica's]]'' lead [[Viper]] pilot, leading [[Blue Squadron]] in the defense of the rag-tag, fugitive Fleet.

== Biography ==

Biography being prepared.

=== Original Series ===

While leading a group of [[Cylon]]s away from the Fleet, Apollo's viper ran out of fuel, causing him to crash-land on [[Equellas]], a low-tech planet far removed from the Fleet's flight path. Marooned within an agrarian community, he befriended [[Vella]] and her son [[Puppis]], joining with them in the fight against strong-arm man [[Lacerta]]. Apollo destroyed Lacerta's right-hand "man", [[Red-Eye]], a marooned [[Cylon Centurion|Centurion]] with memory problems, thus ending Lacerta's reign of terror. Although he was beginning to fall in love with Vella, Apollo nevertheless returned to the Fleet when Vella showed him another crashed viper, which had the fuel Apollo needed. (''[[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]'')

Apollo, accompanied by [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]], piloted the shuttle which rescued [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], who had become stranded on the planet [[Attilla]]. Apollo wisely suggested the use of a shuttlecraft, rather than a viper squadron, so as not to attract Cylon attention. (''[[The Young Lords (TOS)|The Young Lords]]'')

When the ''Galactica'' was severely damaged by suicidal [[Cylon Raider]]s, Apollo hatched the idea of modifying vipers to shoot fire-extinguishing [[boroton]] into the burning [[landing bay]]. When that failed to completely put out the flames, Apollo and Starbuck undertook a risky spacewalk to plant explosives on parts of the ''Galactica's'' hull, which successfully vented the fire out into space. While on the spacewalk, Apollo had the idea of placing [[mushies]] next to the ventilation duct on the [[bridge]], in order to lure [[Muffit]] through the convoluted maze of ducts; the idea worked, saving the lives of Boomer, Athena, Boxey, and numerous other crewmembers stranded in the [[rejuvenation center]]. (''[[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]'')

=== "The Second Coming" ===

Being prepared...

== Notes ==

Handpicked and sought after by [[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]], Richard Hatch did not originally accept the Apollo role, finding the character to be too one-dimensional in the original drafts of ''[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]''. However, changes to the script were made and he accepted the role of Apollo, which has fueled his life and dreams ever since.

In early script drafts, the Apollo character was named "Skyler"; many believe the name was changed to "Apollo" to avoid similarities with "Skywalker".

== Related ==

* [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]]

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Characters (TOS)]]
[[Category:TOS]]

Pythia

2005-04-26T03:07:04Z

BillCook: copyedit, links

'''Pythia''' was an ancient Colonial oracle, believed to have been one of the writers of the Sacred Scrolls some 3,600 years ago (CT). Her writings are both obscure and yet well-known: obscure, in that her entire writings are not widely studied among modern Colonials, but well-known in that extracts are widely quoted, often out of context: such as the following quote:
:''"All this has happened before. All this will happen again."''

Key to Pythia's writings are two passages, relating to the exile and rebirth of the human race:
:''"And the Lords anointed a leader to guide the caravan of the heavens to their new homeland. And unto the leader, they gave a vision of serpents, numbering two and ten, as a sign of things to come."''

President [[Laura Roslin]], while giving a press briefing 36 days into the flight of the surviving Colonials, had a hallucination that her podium had first two snakes crawling on it, and then a dozen (''[[The Hand of God]]''). What is more, Pythia wrote that the anointed leader had a "wasting illness" and would not live to enter the new land; Roslin is dying of cancer.

In the second passage, Pythia foretells of an initial battle in which the Colonials are "lead by serpents two and ten" and are victorious over their foes. During their flight from the [[Cylon|Cylons]], the Colonials are forced to attack a Cylon base in order to obtain fuel. The attack is lead by 12 [[Viper|Vipers]] (''The Hand of God''). However, Pythia's writings on the battle note that it leads to a larger confrontation, this time "at the home of the Gods." (''The Hand of God'')

The writings of Pythia appear to have particular interest to the Cylons. [[Leoben Conoy]] used quotes from Pythia during his interrogation (''[[Flesh and Bone]]''), and goes on to point out to [[Kara Thrace]] that while her people kneel before idols, "You don't realise your destiny has already been written" — another reference to Pythia's foretelling of the exile.

== Greek Parallels ==

The Pythia was a Sibyl, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythia Oracle of Delphi]. While the temple at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi Delphi] was closely identified with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_%28mythology%29 Gaia], the mother of Earth (and responsible for laying the foundations for the Olympian gods), Delphi itself had a close association with [[Greek Gods|Apollo]].

== External Links ==
Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythia Pythia].

[[Category:A to Z|Pythia]]
[[Category:Colonial History]]
[[Category:Colonial Religion]]
[[Category:RDM]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Mentioned-Only]]

List of Season 2 Guest Actors (RDM)

2005-04-25T19:40:16Z

BillCook: changed to compacted table of contents (template)

List of Season 1 Guest Actors (RDM)

2005-04-25T19:37:04Z

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|-
| {{compactTOC}} __NOTOC__ 
|}

==A==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Ashcroft James Ashcroft] as Spectator #1

==B==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Mario+Battista Mario Battista] as Gardner
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Bell James Bell] as ECO
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Matthew+Bennett Matthew Bennett] as [[Doral, Aaron|Doral]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Eric+Breker Eric Breker] as Gemenon Traveller Captain

==C==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Leah+Cairns Leah Cairns] as [[Racetrack]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lucianna+Carro Lucianna Carro] as [[Katraine|Katraine / Kat]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Morris+Chapdelaine Morris Chapdelaine] as reporter #2
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Warren+Christie Warren Christie] as Ground Crew #1
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terry+Chen Terry Chen] as [[Perry|Perry / Chuckles]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Paul+Cummings Paul Cummings] as [[Fireball]]

==D==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Pat+Adren+Dornal Pat Adren Dornal] as [[Wikens]]

==G==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lorena+Gale Lorena Gale] as [[Elosha]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Slex+Green Alex Green] as Deckhand
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Biski+Gugushe Biski Gugushe] as [[Eick]] / [[Hamilton, Sekou|Sekou Hamilton]] / "Pilot #1" [[Mini-Series]]

==H==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jen+Halley Jen Halley] as Ground Crew #2
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ricard+Hatch Richard Hatch] as [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]]

==I==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Patricia+Idlette Particia Idlette] as [[Parker, Sarah|Sarah Parker]]

==J==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Colby+Johannson Colby Johannson] as [[Flat Top]]

==K==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nimet+Kanji Nimet Kanji] as [[Candace Myson]]

==M==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Shaw+Madson Shaw Madson] as Marine Corporal
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Kaye David Kaye] as [[Macmanus,James|James Macmanus]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Tobias+Mehler Tobias Mehler] as [[Adama, Zak|Zak Adama]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bill+Melien Bill Meilen] as Caprica Cleric

==O==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bodie+Olmos Bodie Olmos] as [[Constanza|Constanza / Hot Dog]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alonso+Oyarzun Alonso Oyarzun] as [[Socinus]]

==R==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Callum+Keith+Rennie Callum Keith Rennie] as [[Conoy, Leoben|Conoy]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Donnelly+Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes] as [[Doctor Cottle]]

==S==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christina+Schild Christina Schild] as [[Playa Kohn]] / [[Palacios, Playa|Playa Palacios]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ron+Selmour Ron Selmour] as [[Seaborne]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jim+Shield Jim Shield] as [[Karna]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Raahul+Singh Raahul Singh] as Kimmit
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Stephen+Spender Stephen Spender] as Pilot
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Malcolm+Stewart Malcolm Stewart] as [[Bagott, Marshall|Marshall Bagott]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Cailin+Stadnyk Cailin Stadnyk] as [[Ensign Davis]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Camille+Sullivan Camille Sullivan] as [[Stepchild]]

==T==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jill+Teed Jill Teed] as [[Hadrian|Sergeant Hadrian]]

==V==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Kate+Vernon Kate Vernon] as [[Tigh, Ellen|Ellen Tigh]]

==W==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robert+Wisden Robert Wisden] as [[Gray, Wallace|Wallace Gray]]

==Z==
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alex+Zahara Alex Zahara] as [[Valance]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Dominic+Zamprogna Dominic Zamprogna] as Crewmember

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Apollo

2005-04-25T18:47:56Z

BillCook: +Apollo 11 transmission signals, The Hand of God (TOS)

The term Apollo leads to the following:

* The callsign of Captain [[Adama, Lee|Lee Adama]], [[RDM Battlestar Galactica|"re-imagined" Battlestar Galactica]]
* [[Captain Apollo (TOS)|Captain Apollo]], [[TOS Battlestar Galactica|Original Battlestar Galactica]]
* [[Apollo, Lord of Kobol]], son of [[Greek Gods #Zeus|Zeus]]
* Information on the [[Lords of Kobol]]
* Apollo-11 transmission signals (from [[Earth]]'s moon) were received by the (original series) ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' (''[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]'')

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Lost Planet of the Gods

2005-04-25T18:34:45Z

BillCook: redirect created to Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)

#redirect [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)]]

Cassiopeia

2005-04-25T18:22:50Z

BillCook: copyedit

== Overview ==

Name: Cassiopeia

Nickname: Cassie

Age: 20s

Status: Single

Siblings: None

Children: None

Race: Gemon

Position: [[Medtech]], [[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' (formerly a [[socialator]]).

Portrayed by [[Spang-McCook, Laurette|Laurette Spang]] [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Laurette+Spang+McCook (IMDB entry)]

Cassiopeia (Cassie) can be described as an extremely attractive, level-headed survivor with her own strengths. A tall, lanky blonde with blue eyes, she became the main love interest of [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. Despite her past as a socialator, she grew into her role as a medtech assistant to [[Salik|Dr. Salik]].

== Biography ==

=== Before the Cylon Attack ===

Not much is known about Cassiopeia's history, except that when she was a child she sent out messages in an old [[Aeries Merchant code]] for her father. Her father, presumably, was either a trader hailing from [[Gemoni]] or was an [[Aerian]] himself. (''[[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]'') Nothing is known about her mother. By some means she managed to become a [[socialator]], a profession she found herself defending to other Colonials — including [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]. (''[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]'')

In her adult-hood, Cassiopeia met [[Cain (TOS)|Commander Cain]] and two clicked romantically. He apparently went to her for compassionate reasons — to mourn the death of his wife — which is something that Cain's young daughter, [[Sheba]], objected to. After the [[Battle of Molecay]], which saw the entire [[Fifth Fleet]] eradicated by [[Cylon]] forces, Cassiopeia believed (along with everyone else) that Cain (and Sheba) were dead. (''[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]'')

=== After the Cylon Attack ===

Cassiopeia managed to escape from the Colonies, earning a broken arm in the process in the "[[borays of humanity]]" aboard the freighter ''[[Gemini]]''. Apparently, several irate [[Gemon]]s of the [[Otori Sect]] were ready to throw her (and what she represented) off the ship. Starbuck intervened on her behalf, though, while he was surveying the ship for [[solium]] leaks with [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]].

She was interviewed by Starbuck, who found out who and what she was. She found herself automatically defending socilators to him too, though he was not concerned about it. Ever since she became attracted to him, although he probably had his reasons for going after her.

After [[Paye|Doctor Paye]] fixed her arm, Starbuck and Cassiopeia were getting better acquainted in a [[launch tube]] aboard the ''Galactica''. However, they were observed by a jealous [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]], who [[steam purged]] the launch tube, causing some discomfort for both Cassiopeia and Starbuck.

Cassiopeia later purchased the Royal Suite on [[Carillon]] after Starbuck and Boomer discovered the [[Ovions]]' [[Ovion facade|mining/luxury operation]]. She had hoped to foster intimate relations with the Warrior, but instead was taken down to the lower levels of the facility to become an Ovion entrée. Starbuck and Apollo later rescued her from being a buffet. (''[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]'')

Sometime after she became trained and employed under the guidance of Doctor Salik, she matured and became more motherly after escorting [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] out of the [[pilot's bunks]]. (''[[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]'')

Her maternal nature, however, did not underscore Cassiopeia. She had fun with Starbuck on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]'' in celebration of exiting their home galaxy of [[Cyranus]]. She later found out, however, that Starbuck was playing musical women between her and Athena, when they bumped into each other while examining the [[ranking pin]] he gave each of them "to remember him by". She was also instrumental in discovering that the transmissions beamed from Starbuck's stolen [[Recon Viper]] were of [[Aerian Merchant Code]], thus allowing Apollo and Boomer to repossess the appropriated Viper (which Starbuck piloted) as well as figure out what exactly was transpiring. (''[[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]'')

When Cassiopeia learned that Cain had been found alive, she found herself stuck between a rock and a hard place, undecided about her relationship with either man. She accompanied Cain to the [[Officer's Club]] on the ''Galactica'', much to the indignation of Sheba. (''[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]'') Later, she noticed that the [[drop team]] to [[Gamoray]] had no medtech, as per guidelines, forcing them to accept her as part of the ground force — where she attempted to make amends with Sheba. Despite her motives, she did assert herself professionally and had [[Bojay]] treated on the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]''. She was also given the care of Sheba, who had been injured during the [[daggitfight]] with the Cylons. When she was sent back to the ''Galactica'', Cassiopeia knew Cain well enough to know that he wasn't planning on coming back. (''[[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend]]'')

Cassiopeia assisted Dr. Salik in saving [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s life during emergency surgery to remove a shard embedded in the wall of his heart. A massive fire on the ''Galactica'', causing [[generator]] disruptions, made the operation extremely risky, but was nevertheless a success. (''[[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]'')

Cassiopeia also succumbed to the charms of [[Iblis|Count Iblis]], as she enjoyed the party atmosphere throughout the fleet caused by the [[Prince of Darkness]]. (''[[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods]]'')

Her strong, steady relationship with Starbuck prompted the Warrior to once comment that Cassiopeia was the only person he ever considered becoming [[Sealed]] to. Cassiopeia also performed the genetic testing on [[Chameleon]], to determine if he was Starbuck's father. She informed Chameleon about the positive results of the test, but he convinced her not to reveal the results to Starbuck in order to prevent the Warrior from foregoing his duties to spend time with his newly-found father. Chameleon convinced her to go along with the lie by promising to eventually reveal his identity to Starbuck after he became Sealed. (''[[The Man with Nine Lives (TOS)|The Man with Nine Lives]]'')

Cassiopeia was also a frequent spectator to the [[Triad]] games. More than anyone else, she recognized the angry look on Starbuck's face when he was ejected from the game because of [[Ortega]]. She later broke up a fight between the two competitors and informed Starbuck brusquely that she would be returning to the ''Galactica'' — with or without him. When Ortega was found shot to death by Starbuck's laser, she attempted to persuade Starbuck to accept a self-defense plea proposed by [[Solon|Chief Opposer Solon]]. When he refused, she was maneuvered into testifying against him about his rage toward Ortega, although the real killer [[Karibdis]] was eventually discovered. (''[[Murder on the Rising Star (TOS)|Murder on the Rising Star]]'')

She was also involved in the mission to return [[Michael]] and his fellow travelers to [[Paradeen]]. Able to breathe the thin air on Michael's ship, she monitored the medical equipment keeping them in suspended animation. Cassiopeia also assisted in the search for Starbuck after he got lost in the convoluted passages under Paradeen's main city. (''[[Greetings from Earth (TOS)|Greetings from Earth]]'')

Cassiopeia's relationship with Starbuck grew strained when he was reunited with previous love interest [[Aurora]] on the ''[[Celestra]]''. Attempting to make some semblance of peace between the two, Cassiopeia took back the duckets to the [[Spehroid Concert]] since she "wasn't going alone". However, when Starbuck returned after the ''[[Celestra]]'' mutiny had been put down, she revealed that she "knew he would come back". (''[[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]]'')

While Cassiopeia and Starbuck, accompanied by Apollo and Sheba, were in the [[Celestial Temple]] "enjoying the view", they picked up a [[Apollo Moon Landing|mysterious signal]], which Apollo believed originated from [[Earth]]. However, nothing came of that signal, since its recording was destroyed in a subsequent battle. Despite getting off to a shaky start because of Cain, Cassiopeia and Sheba were able to reconcile their differences and become friends; while discussing her feelings for Starbuck, Cassiopeia was shocked to hear Sheba proclaim her feelings for Apollo. (''[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]])

== Notes ==

Although the character of Cassiopeia was supposed to be "eaten" by the carnivorous Ovions of Carillon in the premiere, producers decided to retained Laurette Spang for the series, partially to help [[Jensen, Maren|Maren Jensen]] (Athena), who was struggling with her acting talent, providing Spang with a steady job (at least for a [[yahren]]) as a ''Galactica'' medtech.

Cassiopeia became a medtech by express order of [[ABC]] (American Broadcasting Company), which didn't appreciate her initial role of "socialator". However, there was no mention of her transition to medtech (i.e., her recruitment, training, residency, etc.); her career change was as seamless as a costume change.

[[Wikipedia:Cassiopeia (constellation)|Cassiopeia]] is also the name of a W-shaped constellation seen from Earth's northern hemisphere, located in the night sky near [[Wikipedia:Polaris|Polaris]] — the brightest star in [[Wikipedia:Ursa Minor|Ursa Minor]] at the end of the handle of the "[[Wikipedia:little dipper|little dipper]]".

Interestingly enough, "Cassie" — the character's nickname — is the name of a [[Wikipedia:Cassie|tropical American thorny shrub/small tree]] with fragrant yellow flowers used in the production of perfumery.

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The Lost Warrior

2005-04-25T18:05:22Z

BillCook: copyedit, added memorable quote

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

This is an "[[Apollo episode]]".

== 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]].
* 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:1800|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]] and drinking fruit juice.
* 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 [[Cylon Centurian (TOS)|Cylon Centurian]] — 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.
* [[Bootes]] (Vella's brother) 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.
* 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. After Puppis kills the lupus with his [[numo]] (rifle), 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|Cylon Empire]].
* Another towns person, [[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) want 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.
* 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. 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....

== Questions ==

* If the Cylons had encountered Colonial resistance in the Hatari Sector before, why had they not swept through the area?
* How did Red-Eye kill Martin and take his laser pistol? Was it with a numo?
* Where exactly did those Cylon Raiders originate from? Was there a [[basestar]] or a base nearby?
* How long ago was Equellus settled? (It must have been hundreds of yahren before the [[Cylon Attack]].)
* What exactly did Martin tell Bootes regarding Colonial Warriors? (Apparently, he must have omitted details about the Cylons, otherwise Bootes and the other residents of Equellus would have known all about them.)
* If Vella really wanted Apollo to leave when she first encountered him, why didn't she simply point Apollo to Martin's crash site (with the Viper fuel) immediately?
* Why didn't Apollo take Vella and Puppis with him in his Viper when he finally did leave the planet? (Vipers had extra room for another passenger, such as when [[Iblis|Count Iblis]] rode aboard one; surely, Vella and Puppis could have fit on board?)
* How did Apollo transfer the fuel so quickly from Martin's crashed viper to his own?
* Did Apollo really promise that he would return to Equellus someday? He must have known that he would be traversing the galaxy indefinitely, fleeing the Cylon tyranny in search of Earth. Or was this an open (messy) thread purposefully left hanging by the writers/producers in the hopes that BSG would last several seasons on the air?

== Analysis ==

The issue with this episode is not that this was a character piece; it was a short character piece that went on too long. In essence, it was a [[Wikipedia:Western|Western]] episode set in the backdrop of the ''Galactica'' universe with a plot that could have been 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 have worked, as there would be other acts to fill.

Despite the performances of all the actors involved, the episode fell flat because of a lack of genuine tension. All the roadblocks set in place by the writer, Don Bellisario, were logical but superficial. Apollo's fear of additional Cylons was ludicrous — and easily dismissed by Bootes (and the audience?).

Bellisario was essentially filling up space between Apollo's landing on Equellus to the final showdown with Red-Eye. The posturing, as listed, is horribly obvious:
* When he first sees Red-Eye, Apollo is hiding safely in a room with a clear shot at the Cylon.
** Puppis claimed that Apollo didn't shoot for fear of hurting himself or his mother. This is felgercarb spewed from the writer, using Puppis as a mouthpiece.
* Bootes confronted Apollo regarding his inaction. Apollo claims that he doesn't know how many more Cylons are around and he didn't want to reveal his presence on Equellus, for he feared that the Cylons would sweep in and kill every human.
** Bootes countered this by saying that Martin also had 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.

Then there is the B-story about Vella's hatred of guns, an overt attempt to add another layer to a structurally deficient story. While Katherine Cannon (Vella) did a wonderful job with the source material she was dealt, the story about Puppis, her hatred of fighting, and his "rite of passage" (in killing a lupus with his numo), are all contrived and offer little storywise.

There are a few token 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;
* Adama and Tigh's argument about finding Apollo, and Adama's hesitation because of Apollo being the "Commander's son".

Though these moments, finely executed by the actors involved, are noteworthy and touching, they are not enough to salvage the episode.

As a character piece, the story fails on many fronts; not due to the actors but due to the material. 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 (TOS)|War of the Gods]]'' do more to develop characters and believable conflict.

Besides the flaccid story structure, there is also the underlining questions that should be looked at. In particular, Boomer 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 (TOS)|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?

They possibly could have been arrested and thrown in the brig. Eventually, they would have to earn their keep somehow, and any action taken against them could, potentially, mean damaging the Fleet in other ways: such as a drain on resources and issues of protection from the Cylons, for instance.

== Notes ==

* Equellus was apparently a [[fringe colony]], descended from the [[Twelve Colonies|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 [[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 looked over). Clearly, they had knowledge of the system. Why not of the inhabitants?
* The Colonials are still in their known space.
* Starbuck and Boomer are loyal to Apollo, clearly willing to risk their careers to go after him.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Adama''': "Those transmissions are for Cylon ears."
 
*'''Red-Eye''': "Humans deceive, not sound waves."
 
*'''Red-Eye''': "Uh-oh." (Red-Eye's last words, uttered when he saw a laser pistol, instead of a numo, strapped to Apollo's leg)
 
*'''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."
 
*'''Puppis''': "He'll be back, mother.... Someday. He promised he would."
*'''Vella''': "Yes he did. Someday...."




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===



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

=== Writing & Direction ===
*Story by [[Groves, Herman|Herman Groves]]
*Teleplay by [[Bellisario, Don|Don Bellisario]]
*Directed by [[Holcomb, Rod|Rod Holcomb]]



=== Production Notes ===
*Season 1 (1978 / 1979)
*Production Number: ?
*Airdate Order: 4 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===
*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: 8 October 1978
*DVD Release: 28 December 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Lost Warrior (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Lost Warrior (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Lost Warrior (TOS)]]

User talk:Ryq

2005-04-17T00:34:31Z

BillCook: added question re: centurion vs. centurian

==Spelling: "centurion" vs. "centurian"==
:Hello, I notice that you've been replacing "Centuri'''o'''n" with "Centuri'''a'''n". However, everywhere I have checked, including numerous fans forums, [http://www.scifi.com/battlestar SciFi's official site], as well as [http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/c/c0204800.html the online dictionary] all refer to the term Centuri'''o'''n (with an "o", not an "a"). Also, see [[Talk:Cylon Centurian Model 0005]]. Bill 16-Apr-2005 [[User:BillCook|BillCook]] ([[User talk:BillCook|talk]]).

User talk:BillCook

2005-04-17T00:26:49Z

BillCook: So say we all!

So say we all!

User:BillCook

2005-04-16T05:40:01Z

BillCook: added Season 1 (1978-79) link, readded mistakenly deleted catalog

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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" align="center" | '''(1978-1979)'''
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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods]]  [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|II]]
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| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Water]]
| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Valley of Darkness]]      
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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]
| bgcolor="#C5C5C5" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Spaceball]]
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| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Bastille Day]]
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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]
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| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Act of Contrition]]
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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero]]  [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)|II]]  
| bgcolor="#C5C5C5" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Space Croppers]]
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| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[You Can't Go Home Again]]  
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| bgcolor="#B0B0B0" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors]]
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| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" |  
| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |   [[Flesh and Bone]]
| bgcolor="#D8D8D8" style="font-size: smaller;" |  
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[[Category: Wikipedians]]

Season 1 (1978-79)

2005-04-16T05:23:36Z

BillCook: page created, patterned after Season 1 (2004-05)

==Summary==
: ''After the Cylons' surprise attack destroys the Twelve Colonies, Adama leads a rag-tag fugitive fleet with humanity's last survivors aboard the Battlestar ''Galactica'' seeking a shining planet known only as Earth.''

== Pivotal Plot Points ==
* After the devastation at the [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS)|Battle of Cimtar]], the last remaining [[battlestar]], ''[[Galactica]]'', provides escort for a 212-ship fleet, the last human survivors of the [[The Twelve Colonies]].
* While fleeing the [[Cylons]], [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] convinces fleet members to follow his mystical quest: a shining planet, know only as [[Earth]].
* The fleet takes a rest on the planet [[Carillon]], only to realize that the planet's inhabitants, the [[Ovions]], are in league with the Cylons.
* Entering into an vast, uncharted magnetic void, the fleet re-emerges at its proverbial homeworld, [[Kobol]], but are followed by the Cylons before the location of Earth can be discerned from the hieroglphics.
* Staying just ahead of the ever-pursuing Cylons, the fleet must slip past a huge pulsar cannon mounted in the peak of an icy world.
* The ''Galactica'' is reunited with the ''Pegasus'', another battlestar thought destroyed long ago; its roguish, daring commander, [[Cain]], threatens the Cylons — as well as the fleet's unity — as a test of personalities divides the newly-joined crew
* The ''Galactica'' is nearly destroyed in a Cylon suicide attack, which causes an inferno aboard the ship.
* While encountering the strange [[Ship of Lights]], the ''Galactica'' plays host to [[Iblis|Count Iblis]], who promises to deliver their goals, but at a significant cost.
* The fleet encounter another force called the [[Eastern Alliance]], which turns out to be not much of a threat; unfortunately, they also shed no new light on the quest for Earth.
* Mutinies begin occurring: first, [[Baltar (TOS)|Count Baltar]] escapes from the prison barge and kidnaps members of the [[Quorum of Twelve]]; later, an outright mutiny occurs aboard the [[Celestra]].
* Tired of running, the fleet turns and faces its Cylon foes (albeit with some unconventional means, thanks in part to a captured [[Cylon Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raider]]) in a major showdown.

==Cast==
===Stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lorne+Greene Lorne Greene] as [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]
*[[Hatch, Richard|Richard Hatch]] as [[Apollo (TOS)|Captain Apollo]]
*[[Benedict, Dirk|Dirk Benedict]] as [[Starbuck (TOS)|Lieutenant Starbuck]]

===Co-stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terry+Carter Terry Carter] as [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Colicos John Colicos] as [[Baltar (TOS)|Count Baltar]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Greenan David Greenan] as [[Omega]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Noah+Hathaway Noah Hathaway] as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Herbert+Jefferson+Jr. Herbert Jefferson, Jr.] as [[Boomer (TOS)|Lieutenant Boomer]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Maren+Jensen Maren Jensen] as [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Anne+Lockhart Anne Lockhart] as [[Sheba|Lieutenant Sheba]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Sarah+Rush Sarah Rush] as [[Rigel]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Laurette+Spang Laurette Spang] as [[Cassiopeia (TOS)|Cassiopeia]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Tony+Swartz Tony Swartz] as [[Jolly (TOS)|Flight Sergeant Jolly]]

===Recurring stars===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ed+Begley+Jr. Ed Begley Jr.] as [[Greenbean]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Dullaghan John Dullaghan] as [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Dick+Durock Dick Durock] as [[Imperious Leader (TOS)|Imperious Leader]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jonathan+Harris Jonathan Harris] as [[Lucifer]] (voice)
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Patrick+Macnee Patrick Macnee] as [[Imperious Leader (TOS)|Imperious Leader]] (voice)
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+George+Murdock George Murdock] as [[Salik|Dr. Salik]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Felix+Silla Felix Silla] as [[Lucifer]]

==Production Crew==
===Producers===
*[[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]] - executive producer, writer
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]] - supervising producer, writer, director
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Leslie+Stevens Leslie Stevens] - supervising producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Dykstra John Dykstra] - producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+J.+O'Connell David J. O'Connell] - producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+G.+Phinney David G. Phinney] - associate producer
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Gary+B.+Winter Gary B. Winter] - associate producer

===Directors===
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Richard+A.+Colla|Richard A. Colla]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Vince+Edwards Vince Edwards]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Daniel+Haller Daniel Haller]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Holcomb Rod Holcomb]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Winrich+Kolbe Winrich Kolbe]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Alan+J.+Levi Alan J. Levi]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christian+I.+Nyby+II Christian I. Nyby II]

===Writing Staff===
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+S.+Arthur David S. Arthur]
*[[Bellisario, Don|Donald P. Bellisario]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jim+Carlson Jim Carlson]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Herman+Groves Herman Groves]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+John+Ireland+Jr. John Ireland, Jr.]
*[[Larson, Glen A.|Glen A. Larson]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Frank+Lupo Frank Lupo]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terrence+McDonnell Terrence McDonnell]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ken+Pettus Ken Pettus]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+G.+Phinney David G. Phinney]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Paul+Playdon Paul Playdon]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Michael+Sloan Michael Sloan]

==Episodes==
===Season 1 (1978-1979)===
*1.01 [[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]
*1.02 [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]
*1.03 [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]
*1.04 [[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]
*1.05 [[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]
*1.06 [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]
*1.07 [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II]]
*1.08 [[The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors]]
*1.09 [[The Young Lords (TOS)|The Young Lords]]
*1.10 [[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part I]]
*1.11 [[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part II]]
*1.12 [[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]
*1.13 [[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part I]]
*1.14 [[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part II]]
*1.15 [[The Man with Nine Lives (TOS)|The Man with Nine Lives]]
*1.16 [[Murder on the Rising Star (TOS)|Murder on the Rising Star]]
*1.17 [[Greetings from Earth (TOS)|Greetings from Earth]]
*1.18 [[Baltar's Escape (TOS)|Baltar's Escape]]
*1.19 [[Experiment in Terra (TOS)|Experiment in Terra]]
*1.20 [[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]]
*1.21 [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]

== Official Statements ==

==Related Topics==

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Behind the Scenes]]
[[Category:TOS]]

Talk:Cylon detector/Archive 1

2005-04-15T04:22:08Z

BillCook: +reply to User:207.160.210.253 re: links to episodes

I'm rather short on time at the moment, so if someone would be so kind as to go back and fill in information such as episode names and such, that would be awesome. --[[User:207.160.210.253|207.160.210.253]] 21:41, 14 Apr 2005 (EDT)
:I added links to numerous episodes and a few characters. 14 Apr 2005 [[User:BillCook|BillCook]] [[User Talk:BillCook|Talk]]

Cylon detector

2005-04-15T04:17:08Z

BillCook: copyedit, links to various episodes and characters

A '''Cylon detector''' is a scientific method of determining whether a subject is human or a [[Cylon]]-replicated clone.

Created by [[Baltar, Gaius|Dr. Gaius Baltar]], the test is administered by subjecting a person's blood to radioactive material taken from one of the [[Galactica]]'s nuclear warheads, at the suggestion of [[Number Six]]. ([[Bastille Day]]) The test results are simple: either "red", indicating Cylon, or "green", indicating human. Yet with a single test cycle lasting approximately eleven hours, Baltar estimates it will take over 60 years (not counting breaks for sleep, food, bathroom, etc.) to test the whole fleet (numbering almost 50,000 people). ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]])

Development work on the Cylon detector had previously been halted when Dr. Baltar was accused by [[Number Six#"Shelly Godfrey"|Shelly Godfrey]] of bring a traitor and momentarily thrown in the [[brig]]. ([[Six Degrees of Separation]]). Baltar's "innocence" was proven, however, by Lieutenant [[Gaeta]], who had previously been ordered by [[Adama]] to assist Baltar in the development of the defice. ([[Water]]) Although considered a military secret, the Cylon detector is nevertheless the subject of constant rumour and innuendo ([[Act of Contrition]]).

Curiously, the Cylons themselves (in the form of Number Six) are the ones who initially suggest the construction of the Cylon detector by using the nuclear materials. Moreover, Baltar was only put in charge of the project because of his earlier detection of the fleet's first Cylon infiltrator, [[Doral, Aaron#PR Executive (Doral #1)|Aaron Doral]], which was also greatly influenced by Number Six. ([[Mini-series]]) So ironically, the Cylon detector is very much a product of Cylon invention.

Gaius Baltar

2005-04-15T04:10:00Z

BillCook: added link to Cylon detector

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|colspan=2 align=center|'''Key Data'''
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|colspan=2 align=center|'''Gaius Baltar'''
|-
|align=right width=40%|'''Position:'''
||Interim Vice President, [[Twelve Colonies|The Twelve Colonies of Man]]
|-
|align=right|'''Birth Planet:'''
||[[Caprica]]
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|align=right|'''Age:'''
||34 (estimate)
|-
|align=right|'''Spouse:'''
||Unknown
|-
|align=right|'''Offspring:'''
||Unknown
|-
|align=right|'''Played By:'''
||[[Callis, James|James Callis]]
|}

== Biographical Notes ==

=== Background ===

Gaius Baltar is a genius. Elegantly dressed and aesthetically handsome, with the affected humility of the truly arrogant, Baltar is a computer technology designer who has won three [[Magnate Prize]]s, and who was responsible for the design of the Colonial [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP).

He is also deeply flawed. Beneath his outstanding abilities lurks a pathological weakness of character. Self-absorbed, sly, guileful, and utterly dedicated to his self-preservation, Baltar has carried on a two-year affair with a woman he believes to be a corporate spy - even to the extent of using code she herself wrote to overcome shortfalls in his CNP - and thus allowed her unrestricted access to some of the most sensitive systems known to humankind.

=== [[Cylon Attack]] ===
[[Image:Bsg-baltar-1.jpg|thumb|Dr. Gaius Baltar (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

When the Cylons launch their attack, Baltar is horrified to learn that his "corporate spy" lover is in fact a new type of Cylon - an [[Humano-Cylon]], able to mimic human beings down to the smallest detail - and that she has in fact used his CNP as a gateway to make all integrated Colonial computers and defence systems vulnerable to a Cylon virus that subverts their command and control systems.

Appalled by the fact that his sexual folly has lead to the virtual wiping-out of humanity, Baltar is nevetheless determined not only to survive, but also avoid having what amounts to his treachery exposed.

Helped off of Caprica following the forced-landing of a Colonial [[Raptor]] - at the cost of one of the crew staying behind ([[Mini-Series]]), he is pleased to find himself treated with the same esteem he enjoyed back on Caprica. His only problem is that [[Number Six]], his former "lover" - herself destroyed in the shockwave of a nuclear blast - now appears to him in visions, and he cannot be sure whether this is a result of his own guilt at his actions or whether - as she initially claims - she is part of a chip that has been implanted in his brain.

Shortly after his arrival on the ''Galactica'', the fact that Cylons can look like humans becomes known to Commander [[Adama, William|William Adama]], and Batlar is put to work trying to devise a means of detecting humanoid Cylons. In order to deflect possible suspicion of his role in the Cylon attack, he uses an early version of his detector to identify (at Six's prompting) [[Doral, Aaron|Aaron Doral]] - a PR exceutive who has been co-ordinating the media coverage of the ''Galactica's'' decommissioning - as a Cylon agent ([[Mini-Series]]). As a result of this, and despite his protestations of innocence, Doral is put off the ship and left at the [[Ragnar Anchorage]].

Due to his unique abilities, Baltar is charged with turning his initial "[[Cylon detector]]" into a working machine capable of screening everyone in the fleet. While he at first baulks at this, events such as the sabotaging of the ''Galactica's'' water reserves ([[Water]]) force him into a position where he can no longer procrastinate over the detector - despite his fear that such a device might somehow expose him as the original traitor among humans. Gaining aid from a most unusual source - his inner Six ([[Bastille Day]]) - Baltar does eventually develop a genuine detector, which, together with his survival of an attempt to brand him as a traitor ([[Six Degrees of Separation]]), firmly establish his credentials within the fleet's hierarchy.

With this new-found trust, and despite his willingness to deliberately conceal vital information, such as [[Valerii, Sharon#"Boomer" Valerii|Lieutenant Valerii's]] true status as a [[Humano-Cylon]] ([[Flesh and Bone]]), Baltar is willing to be moved into the realm of political leadership, firstly as the Representative for [[Caprica]] on the [[Quorum of Twelve]], and then as the newly-elected Vice President within the fleet ([[Colonial Day]]).

=== Cylon Manipulations ===

The Cylons commenced their direct manipulations of Baltar some two years prior to the attack on the Twelve colonies, by bringing him into contact with their agent [[Number Six]], who instigated a torrid affair with him while at the same time using him to access vital Colonial command and control systems within the Ministry of Defence ([[Mini-Series]]).

This manipulation continued after the destruction of Six's corporeal body, when her personality was transferred to him as some form of download, possibly into an implant in his brain ([[Mini-Series]]), and she has continued to both help and hinder him, gradually drawing him to a point of open acceptance and participation in, Cylon plans and activities ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]).

The majority of this manipulation has been through religious intrigue, linked to physical threats to Baltar's well-being. These have included:

* Using the threat of Baltar's former colleague, Dr. [[Amorak]], attempting to contact [[Roslin, Laura|President Roslin]] with information on a "traitor" within Colonial circles - and only "removing" this threat once Baltar has "repented of his sins" ([[33]])
* Using the threat of direct accusation (in the form of "[[Number Six#"Shelly Godfrey"|Shelly Godfry]]") coupled with "photographic evidence" - and only "removing" this threat once Baltar has "accept" the Cylon God into his life ([[Six Degrees of Separation]])

Baltar's near-acquiescence to the [[Cylon Religion|Cylon religion]] comes when he goes through a process similar to the [[wikipedia:Evangelicalism|evangelical Christian]] belief in "rebirth" through adult baptism. In this, the new believer in the Christian faith is baptized (generally through full immersion in water), symbolizing the "death" of the "old" self and "birth" of the "new" Christian self. In [[The Hand of God]], Baltar apparently undergoes "death" at the hands of his inner Six when she "breaks" his neck - and is "reborn" in his real life as the "instrument of God", able to point-out precisely where Colonial forces must strike in order to eliminate the Cylon base preventing them from accessing supplies of [[Tylium|tylium]].

This act leaves Baltar ripe for the final revelation of his role within Cylon expectations, when "the future" is revealed to him by Six on [[Kobol]], in the form of the first of "God's new generation of children" ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]).

--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 22:38, 8 Jan 2005 (EST)

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Six Degrees of Separation

2005-04-15T02:41:05Z

BillCook: added link to Cylon detector

[[Image:bsg-1-07.jpg|thumb|"Six Degrees of Separation" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: [[Six]] physically arrives on the ''[[Galactica]]'' and accuses [[Baltar]] of treachery

== Summary ==

* [[Baltar, Gaius|Gaius Baltar]] is taking the mickey out of [[Number Six|Six's]] belief in God, which quickly escalates into an explosion of anger on his part - and Six vanishes from his head
* Called to [[CIC]], Baltar "finds" her there, and is confronted by [[Adama, William|Adama]], who claims that "[[Number Six#"Shelly Godfrey"|Miss Godfrey]]" has made some disturbing claims against Baltar
* With a shock, Baltar comes to realise that "Miss Godfrey" is in fact Six, and everyone can see her
* "Miss Godfrey" then produces photographic evidence she claims will show Baltar planting a bomb in the main defence computers on Caprica - a claim he strenuously denies
* The image itself requires a full day of processing to reveal whether it does in fact show Baltar as "Godfrey" claims. Until that time, Adama suspends all work on Baltar's [[Cylon detector]] and places an embargo on Baltar leaving the ship - something even [[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] is unwilling to override
* But Roslin herself is far from well - during her call with Baltar, she collapses, causing a fleet-wide scare when [[Keikeya, Billy|Billy]] orders the flight deck to make a fleet-wide broadcast requesting medical assistance. It transpires that Roslin has been overdoing her cancer medication - but the truth is hidden by a a story that she has the 'flu
* As [[Gaeta]] works on enhancing the image, so Baltar becomes more and more desperate for news - even following Gaeta into the Head (lavatory) for news on his progress
* Elsewhere, "Miss Godfrey" meets with Adama in private, and behaves in typical Six fashion - coming on to him
* "Godfrey's" behaviour prompts Adama to order a watch be kept on her movements on the ship
*Elsewhere on the ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Tyrol, Galen|Tyrol]] and [[Cally]] are investigating the captured Cylon Raider, using [[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck]]'s notes, but not making much progress, despite comments to the contrary to [[Tigh, Saul|Colonel Tigh]], who isn't fooled
* Tigh visits Starbuck in sickbay, and despite her efforts not to fall for his reverse psychology, he goads her into getting out of her cot and going to help Tyrol and his crew
* Boomer arrives at the Raider, and after an awkward moment with Tyrol, suggests that they might make better progress if they treated the Raider more like an animal – a hunter – than a machine. Her behaviour with the Raider, stroking it as she speaks, spooks Tyrol
* During a meeting with Adama, at which he protests his innocence and tries to get Adama to make "Shelly Godrey" to submit to a test with his Cylon detector, Baltar learns that Adama plans to have the detector dismantled if the photographic evidence points to Baltar's guilt
* During his conversation with Adama, he continues to search the house in his mind, trying to find "his" Six
* Driven to extreme measures as the time required to enhance the image draws to a close, Baltar sets off a fire alarm as a distraction, breaks into the lab where Gaeta has been working and tries to destroy the evidence as it does indeed reveal his face - only to be stopped by Adama and arrested
* Down on the hanger deck, Starbuck joins [[Adama, Lee|Lee Adama]], Tyrol and Cally in their investigations of the Raider - even to the extent of climbing inside the craft despite her leg injury ([[You Can't Go Home Again]])
* In the [[Brig|brig]], Baltar is visited by Roslin, whom he believes has come to oversee his release. Instead, she is uncharacteristically vindictive, stating she ''knew'' he was a traitor
* As a result of Roslin's visit, Baltar finally sees his only way out is to do what Six has been urging him to do: give himself over to God's will. He gets down on his knees and starts praying
* He repeats his prayer several times, and suddenly "Six" is beside him once more, telling him everything will be all right
* Gaeta enters the brig and throws Baltar into a wild panic: he is convinced he is about to be summarily executed
* Claiming Baltar, Gaeta tells Baltar he is a free man - the photographs delivered by "Shelly Godfrey" have proven to be fakes
* As Baltar is released, Adama learns that "Shelly Godfrey" has literally vanished, her watchers reporting she turned a corner in a corridor, and when they got to it, she had -gone-
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', Roslin holds a press conference publicly exonerating Baltar
* While acknowledging the act, Baltar meets with Six in his fantasy world, and she points out that he is now next to invincible: he's been through a trial by fire, and no-one would dare accuse him of acting against the fleet again. She then starts stripping as she climbs the stairs to the bedroom
* Following her, Baltar can't help asking her one question: was "Shelly Godfrey" ever really "here"? Her response is a coy smile

--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 18:34, 27 Jan 2005 (EST)

=== On Caprica: ===
* [[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] and [[Valerii, Sharon#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] are on the run from [[Cylon]] [[warrior]]s
* As they camp out for the night, Helo confesses he couldn't bear to see anything happen to her
* Hiding a smile of victory, Valerii silences Helo's words with a kiss, and as a thunderstorm threatens, they make love

== Questions ==
*Is Baltar's Six in communication with her "sisters" in the fleet?
*Where did "Shelly Godfrey" go after her "disappearance"?
*If she is still on the ''Galactica'', is Boomer unwittingly helping her?
*Will Baltar forgive Roslin for her condemnation of him?
*Even if he completes his Cylon detector, will any results it gives be trustworthy?

== Analysis ==

This is potentially the most powerful story yet to come out of the BSG fold, and [[James Callis]] – with due respect to [[Edward James Olmos]] – establishes himself as one of the prime reasons to watch the show. This is his episode, and he proves that he is not only every inch Olmos’ equal – albeit through vastly different means – but that his long shadow very much leaves the rest of the cast in darkness.

From start to finish, even knowing that ultimately, Baltar’s ego and sexual moirés did lead to the downfall of Colonial civilisation - that he is essentially a traitor, however unwittingly, one cannot help but root for his safe passage through the episode. Confidence, arrogance, pathos, fear, desperation, relief, confusion, hope, anger, disbelief – such is the range of emotions demonstrated by Baltar in this segment; some of them occurring so rapidly one after the other, that Callis seems to express them simultaneously.

As Six states during the epilogue, this is Baltar’s trial by fire – and the repercussions could be felt for some time to come. Who would dare accuse him of treason now? Even if her doubt – her gut instinct – is genuine, Roslin is going to have a hard time assailing Baltar’s new-found confidence and belief in himself. Adama is also caught between a rock and a hard place; any denial of resources for Baltar’s research could easily lead to he who was once branded traitor to make that claim of others in the name of protecting them all. In making his situation a matter of public debate, Roslin has potentially saddled herself with a new hero – as the standing ovation Baltar received from the press corps tends to demonstrate – and a potentially new political power. With elections only a few months off, and Tom Zarek’s return to the public stage mere weeks away (real time, in “Colonial Day”), Roslin may yet rue the day she made her uncharacteristic – and unwarranted, in some respects – personal attack on Baltar while he was in the brig.

"Shelly Godfrey" herself is the clearest indication yet that Baltar's Six is not only an implant in Baltar's head - but that "she" is in direct contact with other Cylons scattered within the fleet, and they are working in concert with one another in order to fully subvert Baltar to their will. Why?

The idea that "Shelly Godfrey" is a humano-Cylon working to genuinely trying prevent Baltar finalising his Cylon detector would make her arrival on the Galactica at the precise moment Six vanishes from Baltar’s head pushes coincidence to the limits of credibility.

Plus – if “Shelly Godfrey” was an attempt to stop the Cylon detector being completed, why was her evidence so clearly falsified? As Gaeta himself states: “Once the photos were fully resolved, it was almost too easy, like she wanted to be found out.” If “photographic evidence” can be manufactured by the Cylons, why not go for something that would genuinely condemn Baltar and which would be next to impossible for him to honestly deny: evidence that he allowed his [[Command Navigation Program]] to be tampered with?

No, the entire aim of "Shelly Godfrey's" arrival on the ''[[Galactica]]'' is to bring Baltar to that point in his life where his only salvation is to seek God's forgiveness and allow "Him" into his life. This is why her arrival is preceded by Six "vanishing" from Baltar's mind - thus leaving him without any form of inner support; and why "Shelly Godfrey" apparently "disappears" from the ''Galactica'' almost as soon as Baltar begs for God's forgiveness.

Taken together, these events all point to the fact that Six and her corporeal "sister" ("Godfrey") are in contact with one another. The Cylons within the fleet know that they cannot prevent Baltar from developing his detector indefinitely. Doing so would cause him to lose far too much credibility with Adama and Roslin - and possibly result in them assigning the work to someone else to complete. Better to have the device in the hands of a man they can influence.

This is why Six reacted with such anger when Baltar attempted to withdraw from the work when pressed by Adama ([[Bastille Day]]) - and gave him just enough clues for him to realise how his detector might work. Now, with the detector nearing completion, the Cylons must control its use - and the best way to control its use is to control the man responsible for it.

Thus, the entire episode is engineered to achieve the two goals they desire: Baltar is moved closer to their influence through his acceptance of "God", and they ensure he can be manipulated and managed where the detector itself is concerned.

So, if this is the case - and Baltar's Six is indeed in contact with her corporeal "sister" (and possibly other humano-Cylons in the fleet) what does it mean for the the series? The most obvious answer to this question is that the Cylons are clearly in control of events, whether or not they are precisely aware of the fleet's location. They are in a position to manipulate individuals and events within the fleet, and thus move things towards the ultimate goal of their plan.

Thus, Six Degrees of Separation - as in the "game" upon which it is based - begins to map the lines that interconnect the various elements of the story. And the idea of interconnectedness is exemplified elsewhere in the segment – most noticeably around Valerii / Boomer. And on Caprica, the interconnectedness is entirely physical as she and Helo pretty much get it on – thus passing another milestone in the Cylon’s plan - pointing the finger ever more clearly towards the subjects of procreation and love.

On ''Galactica'', Boomer’s interconnectedness with other Cylons is palpably demonstrated in her reactions to the captured Raider. Watching the sensual response she exhibits as she touches and describes the Raider, one cannot help but wonder how much longer she can be treated without considerable suspicion. The events of [[Water]], her involvement in events surrounding [[Litmus]] - Tyrol at the very least must be more than a little concerned at what she might actually be; indeed, going on the spooked look he gives her as she comes close to foreplay with the Raider, he must be questioning her sanity, if nothing else.

What is interesting in these two story elements is they way they mesh together while effectively moving in opposite directions: as Valerii on Caprica moves towards fulfilment of her mission with Helo, possibly achieving more than her original creation / formation could have aspired to – a human / Cylon relationship born of love and respect, rather than of lust and ego, as was the case with Baltar / Six; Boomer on Galactica is beginning to spiral out of control: she has had at least one “black out” that she knows of, in which Galactica’s water supply was crippled; she’s almost blown herself up; she’s been accused of collusion with the Cylons; she’s broken up with her lover, come close to a near-orgasmic experience with a Cylon device – and now someone is accusing her directly of being a Cylon. Contrast the way in which Valerii’s coupling with Helo on Caprica played out against Boomer’s desperation in her bunk room – a very powerful counterpoint.

One other character is worthy of mention in this episode – [[Alessandro Juliani]] (Lieutenant Gaeta). So far he’s had little chance to shine, but in this episode, shine he does, providing exactly the right amount of emotional support for Baltar – while also providing us with one of the most subtle moments of humour witnessed in television. The scene in the lavatory must be watched to be appreciated – especially Gaeta’s feet, which speak more clearly than any of the whispered conversation shared with Baltar, and the results are a joy to watch – as is the continued conversation with the camera peeking into each of the cubicles.

Overall, a cleverly-constructed episode that is as entertaining as it is intriguing, thanks to the aforementioned lavatory scene between Baltar and Gaeta, which loses none of its power with repeated watching.

== Notes ==
*A week has passed since “Litmus”
*Boomer is accidentally revealing more and more of her Cylon nature
*Helo has passed another test on Caprica; he’s now sexually active with Valerii
*Gaeta admires Baltar and may be his one true friend on the Galactica
*Baltar appears very close to completing his Cylon detector
*Cylon Raiders may well be purpose-bred, semi-intelligent bio-machines
*The Colonials use QWERTY keyboards

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

=== Baltar to Adama, confronting the accusation that he may be a traitor ===

Baltar: And I don’t like being accused of participating in the genocide of the human race based solely on the word of a woman whom I have already indicated to you may well be a Cylon agent...I did not conspire with the Cylons. I’m an innocent man who is being convicted in the court of public opinion without trial.

=== Kara's Recovery in the Sick Bay ===

[[Thrace, Kara|Kara Thrace]] is about to start walking after recovering from her knee injury, sustained in "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]". [[Doctor Cottle]] and [[Adama, Lee|Lee Adama]] are present.

Lee: C'mon Starbuck, you can do it. 
(Kara gets out of bed, using it as a support.) 
Lee (mockingly): Ah, that smarts. (walks over to Kara on crutches) That smarts. But I. Don't. Care. 
Kara: You don't care? 
Lee: I don't care. Because your pain is my entertainment. (hands crutches over to Kara) Your Crutches of Death, sir. Use them wisely. 
Kara: Shut up. 
[[Doctor Cottle]]: It's going to hurt like hell, but it's supposed to. 
Kara: (wryly) Thanks doc. 
(Kara starts out, slowly) 
Lee: No pain, no gain. No cliche left unturned as, as Kara Thrace returns to the world of the walking. Can she do it or will she fall on her ass? 
Kara: I swear to the Gods that I'm going to beat the crap out of both of you as soon as I get better... (pauses, retreats) No, I can't. 
Lee: Yes you can. You did it. 
Kara: No I can't. I can't. I can't. 
Cottle: You're not going to get better lying on your back. 
Kara: (getting on the bed) Oh, frak off. 
Lee: We'll just take a break for five minutes. 
Kara: I don't want to do it again. I want a pill. Now. Please. 
Cottle: Sorry, but we're weaning you off the magic pills starting today. Besides, I need them for myself. (ambles off)

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Donnelly+Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes] as [[Doctor Cottle]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Christina+Schild Christina Schild] as [[Kohn, Playa|Playa Kohn]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Biski+Guggushe Biski Gugushe] as [[Eick]]



=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Michael+Angeli Michael Angeli]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robert+Young Robert Young]




=== Production Notes ===
*Series 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.07
*Airdate Order: 7 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 29 November 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 18 February 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

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Water

2005-04-15T02:38:02Z

BillCook: added links to Gaeta, Cylon detector

[[Image:bsg-1-02.jpg|thumb|"Water" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: The Galactica loses over 60% of her water reserves due to sabotage, forcing the fleet into a crisis and Adama to seek a new supply. 

== Summary ==
* [[Valerii, Sharon#"Boomer" Valerii|Boomer]] finds herself dripping wet in her flight suit, sitting in an equipment room on the flight deck. She is disoriented, and upon opening a duffel bag containing her uniform, she discovers explosives complete with a detonator.
* After drying and dressing herself, she goes to a small-arms locker and finds that a further six detonators are missing, throwing her into a panic and seeking [[Tyrol, Galen|Tyrol’s]] help.
* [[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] visits the ''[[Galactica]]'' to thank the crew for their hard work in defending the fleet following the recent events. ([[33]])
* Protocol is observed during her visit, with officers in dress uniform, etc. Roslin believes this is because [[Adama, William|Adama]] is trying to make her look an idiot; [[Adama, Lee|Lee Adama]] informs her his father ordered the reception out of respect of her position of President.
* The ''[[Virgon Express]]'' arrives alongside, ready to take-on new water supplies – Adama revealing that the ''Galactica'' can recycle water for those ships in the fleet that don’t have recycling facilities themselves.
* In their equipment locker, Tyrol and Boomer discuss the missing explosives. Boomer is on the verge of a breakdown. Tyrol promises he’ll see her through the situation, convinced someone is trying to frame her.
* As the water transfer operation commences, a series of explosions rip through the warship, rupturing her water tanks and spewing her massive reserves of drinking water into space.
* An investigation of the explosion begins. It is ascertained that 60% of the ''Galactica’s'' reserves of water have been lost, leaving the fleet with a critical shortage. Because of its recycling/storage capabilities, 16,000 people are dependent on the ''Galactica'' for drinkable water.
* Pushed to give a reason for the loss of the water, Lieutenant [[Gaeta]] presumes that the detonation of a nuclear warhead close to the water tanks ([[Mini-series]]) may have weakened the tanks, causing them to rupture.
* During his presentation to investigators, Tyrol admits sabotage was the cause of the explosions, revealing the fact that explosives had been taken from a small-arms locker, but covering for Valerii by saying it is unlikely they will discover who took the explosives as security throughout the ship has been lax, and record-keeping patchy, at best.
* Adama orders the [[Raptor|Raptors]] to be flown to the nearest star systems in an attempt to find an alternative source of water.
* Reducing the number of people in the inquiry to senior command staff, Roslin and Baltar, Adama reveals the truth about the [[humano-Cylon]], stating his belief that there is a Cylon infiltrator aboard the ''Galactica''.
* [[Baltar, Gaius|Baltar]] is quizzed about his progress on constructing a working [[Cylon detector]]. He makes various excuses for his lack of progress, all of which Adama takes to mean he needs assistance on the project, and so assigns Lieutenant Gaeta to aide him.
* Following the meeting, Gaeta leaves with Baltar, who is not happy about having someone “watching” him. He escapes Gaeta by joining one of [[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck’s]] card games and ends up flirting with her.
* Boomer locates water, but has problems trying to report the find while a part of her tries to detonate explosives that have been strapped to her chair.
* When she finally makes the report, she and [[Crashdown]] return to the ''Galactica'' to be greeted like heroes.
* Boomer gets Tyrol to check her seat, where he finds the explosives. He later reveals to Boomer he has handed the explosives to the [[Master-at-Arms]], assuring her that this is good, as it puts the Master onto the same lines of investigation they are now pursuing.
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', impressed at the way Lee Adama helped her through the pomp of her reception on the Galactica at the start of the episode, Roslin asks him to become a special advisor to her, to help her understand military jargon, and protocol. She also tries to help him come to terms with the destruction of the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' ([[33]]), which has been plaguing his conscience.

===On Caprica===
* [[Valerii, Sharon#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] and [[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] have returned to Valerii's [[Raptor]], to find it crawling with Cylon warriors.
* Deciding they cannot use it to escape [[Caprica]], they head off to "find another ship".
* Later, at night, and over a meal and anti-radiation shots, they receive a coded transmission, Valerii prompting Helo into the idea that someone else - probably military - is still alive on the planet.

--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 06:58, 24 Jan 2005 (EST)

== Questions ==

*Is Boomer completely unaware of her "Cylon" personality, which apparently planted the explosives?
*If so, why did she "wake up" before her Cylon persona had completely covered its tracks (i.e. got out of the wet clothes, got her back to her bunk, etc., so she'd be completely unaware of her outing to the water tanks)?
*Why did a part of Boomer attempt to blow-up her Raptor when the water-bearing moon was found? Surely she must have been aware that had the Raptor been destroyed, a Search and Rescue mission would have been initiated, with a good probability that the water would have been discovered anyway?
*Is the radio message picked-up by Helo on Caprica genuine, for a Cylon fake, designed to keep him on the planet?
*600-odd tonnes of food a week is a lot of consumables to have available. Where is it all coming from?
*Do the Colonials have food recycling capabilities to match their water recycling capabilities?
*Why do the Cylons want to keep Helo on Caprica?

== Analysis ==

“Water” builds nicely on the events of [[33]] while adding new drama of its own, revealing more about the central characters while at the same time avoiding the “reset” button: three days on from the Olympic Carrier incident, and the repercussions are still being felt by Lee Adama and Laura Roslin. At the same time Roslin seeks to find a balance in her relationship with Adama, who is also willing to try and move beyond the tension that marked their initial relationship during the fleet’s initial flight from the Cylons: the presentation of the book being something of a peace offering.

But the focus of this episode is obviously “Boomer” Valerii, and raises some interesting questions around her.

It has already been established that some Cylons may not even know they are Cylons until they are “activated” (as stated by Six in the mini-series). “Water” sees a new wrinkle added: that the Cylon “personality” within a humano-Cylon can be active without the apparent knowledge of the “human” personality. Boomer's “waking up” scene and subsequent reactions demonstrate that her human persona has no idea of what is going on. Her confusion is genuine and complete, right down to the fact that she has lost track of time (wishing Cally a “good evening”, only for Cally to tell her it is early morning).

However, while this is interesting in itself, it actually masks an even more interesting question: why did Boomer “wake up” while still sopping wet and hiding in the equipment locker? If her Cylon personality wished to remain hidden, why did it not stay in control until she had dried herself off, stowed the duffel bag and the explosives and returned to her bunk? That she finds herself in such a state would tend to suggest that her Cylon personality is not in full control when conscious. Could it be that Valerii’s “programming” as a human is a little too strong, and that there is some kind of internal struggle going on inside her?

If this is the case, then might the same conflict overcome her “sister” on Caprica? If so, there is potential for whatever the Cylons have in mind for Helo to go awry.

The episode also reveals a little more about the ''Galactica’s'' capabilities: the fact that her water recycling systems are around 100% efficient - so much so that she can operate for years without needing to take on fresh water supplies, and she's more than able to recycle water on behalf of a third of the other vessels in the fleet - thus supplying an additional 16,000 people with fresh water. While this is interesting in itself, that the production crew tackle such a vital requirement as water so early on in the series is highly suggestive that they do not intend to forget that some 45,000 people are going to require a lot of food and drink. Given the fact that this episode highlights the food requirements – some 590 tonnes a week - would tend to indicate this is an issue that will be dealt with at some point in the future. It’s hard to imagine the fleet can supply this much food to its people indefinitely.

Overall, another outstanding episode - lead by a very strong "A" storyline involving Boomer and the water sabotage, but with more than enough scope to provide insight into the characters and their developing relationships without bogging down the action. Not even Tigh's tightrope walk with alcoholism is forgotten, thanks to his discovery of his five fingers of booze. And it is nice to see ''Galactica'' still continues to carry the scars for her first run-in with the Cylons back in the mini - the outer skin of the forward end of her portside flight pod is still something of a mess.

--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 12:35, 6 Jan 2005 (EST)

== Notes ==

*BSG stands for “Battle Star Group” – and the ''Galactica'' was a part of Group 75
*The ''Galactica'' has an outstanding capability to recycle water supplies
*Galactica has at least 5 Raptors on board.
*Colonials have an equivalent plastic explosive to C-4 (called the [[G-4]]).
*The Cylons have stood down from their attacks of [[33]].

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




#[[Media:102_responsibility_for_your_actions-01.ogg|William and Lee Adama discuss responsibility for an action]] (OGG, 479 KB)

== Official Statements ==




=== {{from_RDM_blog}} ===

:One of the strange things about writing and producing television is the delay between action and reaction. Tomorrow night's episode was written almost a year ago. The battles, thoughts, emotions, disappointments, and victories happened in what seems like the distant past, so when I sit down to watch the show along with the rest of you (and I do watch them on the air) it's like seeing a page out of an old year book. I can remember bits and pieces of the production process, the early drafts of the script, the days spent in the editing bay playing with the footage and waiting for the visual effects to be completed, but none of it is current, all of it belongs to a season now firmly planted in the past.

:However, I do find that the same distance from the rigors of production also afford a better vantage point for watching the show with something approaching objectivity. You get so used to an episode during all the aspects of production that the simple pleasure of watching it as a piece of entertainment is slowly vacuumed away over time. Only now, months after the fact, can I watch these shows from a little remove and my impressions of the episodes are often not the same as when we produced them.

:For instance, during the shoot of "Water" and shortly afterward, I was acutely aware of just how long the script was and how much material was going to have to be lost along the way. I was fairly upset with myself for writing something so bloated and large that it was killing us on the stage and would later require major surgery in the editing room to make our mandated runtime. The first cut of "Water" ran 10-12 minutes long -- essentially an entire act that had to go -- and for a long time when I watched the final locked picture I was always uncomfortably aware of the "cheats" involved. That is, the dropped scenes, the internal cuts made to scenes that made a hash of some of the logic I'd tried to lay out, the half-expressed thoughts, the missing emotional beats, etc.

:However, when I saw the final aired episode, I was hard-pressed to even remember most of the cuts or why they had bothered me in the first place. (Although I still [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)|missed a nice bit]] with [[Baltar, Gaius|Baltar]] in the [[Wardroom]], where he tossed off a theory of how six small charges could've blown open the water tank, as it was both helpful to the plot and an entertaining bit of grandstanding by the character.) Frankly, I used to think of "Water" as one of the weaker shows in the first season, but now it seems like a fairly coherent piece.

:Of course, this kind of shift in perspective after shedding the baggage of production works both ways, and I've found that sometimes revisited shows much later that I'd always considered to be "classics" turned out to lose their charm along with the experience of making it. So as we go forward, I'm both excited and vaguely terrified at how I'll view the rest of the season.

:Speaking of excited and terrified, I must admit to being overwhelmed by the response you've generated regarding this blog. There's a remarkable backlog of questions on the board and I'll try to both post here more often and answer more of your questions. I don't know what to tell you in terms of what will catch my eye, but I'll try to look for both the straight-ahead fan questions and the more off the wall questions -- don't be afraid to venture far off-topic, some of the more interesting discussions I had at ''Trek'' had nothing to do with the show itself.

== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===



*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Nicki+Clyne Nicki Clyne] as [[Cally]]

=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Ronald+D.+Moore Ronald D. Moore]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Marita+Grabiak Marita Grabiak]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series: 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.02
*Airdate Order: 2 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date: 25 October 2005 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: Date: 21 January 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: Date: 28 March 2005 (UK)

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (RDM)]]
[[Category:RDM]]

Act of Contrition

2005-04-15T02:33:15Z

BillCook: added link to Cylon detector

[[Image:bsg-1-04.jpg|thumb|"Act of Contrition" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

== Overview ==

: When several Viper pilots are killed in a freak accident, Adama turns to Starbuck for help - but her involvement in the aftermath of the accident and in training new pilots causes the truth surrounding Zak Adama's death to finally surface. 

== Summary ==
* It is [[Saunders, Dwight|Dwight “Flat Top” Saunder’s]] 1,000th deck landing, which brings the Galactica’s pilots down to the hangar deck to celebrate
* As the celebrations continue, a set of communications drones are manoeuvred in the hangar bay and one breaks loose from its restraints, falling to the deck and igniting the motor. The drone flies across the hangar, smashing into the celebrating pilots where it explodes, killing Flat Top and twelve others and putting seven more in sickbay
* As the surviving pilots prepare for a memorial service for their fallen comrades, [[Thrace, Kara|Starbuck]] has flashbacks to her first meeting with [[Adama, William|Adama]], following the death of his son, [[Adama, Zak|Zak]]
* During the memorial service itself, she, [[Adama, Lee|Lee]] and Adama all have flashbacks – to Zak Adama’s funeral and (in Starbuck’s case) to her telling Zak he’s qualified as a [[Viper]] pilot
* Following the service, Adama asks Starbuck to oversee the training of any new pilots they can find in the fleet
* She is initially hesitant, and Adama guesses the cause is Zak’s accident. He reassures her that his son’s death was not her fault – which causes Starbuck to remember her admission to Lee Adama: that she passed Zak through his basic training when he had in fact failed ([[Mini-Series]])
* She reluctantly accepts the duty, but memories of Zak continue to haunt her as she plays cards with [[Baltar, Gaius|Baltar]], oblivious of a conversation that takes place between [[Crashdown]] and [[Gaeta]] concerning Baltar’s [[Cylon detector]] – a conversation that leaves [[Valerii, Sharon#"Boomer" Valerii|Boomer]] very uncomfortable
* Elsewhere on the ''Galactica'', [[Roslin, Laura|Roslin]] is examined by the ship’s medical officer, Doctor [[Cottle]]. His diagnosis is not good: her cancer is inoperable. Roslin decides that she wants to try alternative therapy using [[Chamalla]] extract – something entirely unproven in its effectiveness
* Later, Starbuck meets her first batch of recruits. They are all pilots – but none have ever flown a Viper. With no simulators aboard the ''Galactica'', the newbies – [[Nugget|nuggets]] – are thrown in at the deep end: straight into the cockpit of the real thing
* Their performance during their first training flight is hardly stellar, and Starbuck is uncompromisingly hard on the first batch of recruits, washing them all out
* Lee confronts her on her decision, and realises it is caused more by guilt about Zak than on the ability of the trainees. When she refuses to reinstate the trainees, he takes the matter with Adama
* Adama initially support’s Starbuck’s decision, but a misunderstanding between him and Lee causes him to meet with Starbuck to discuss Zak’s death
* When Starbuck tries to dodge the issue, Adama pins her down, and she admits the truth: Zak bodged his final training flights, but she passed him because she was in love with him and they were engaged – but Zak really wasn’t the right material for flying Vipers
* Angered and hurt, Adama orders her to reinstate the trainees and to get out of his cabin
* Starbuck leads a handful of the trainees on a training flight, only to have a group of [[Cylon Raider|Cylon Raiders]] show up
* In the ensuing dogfight, Starbuck takes care of the Raiders, but her Viper is damaged, forcing her to eject inside the atmosphere of a weather-wracked moon

===On [[Caprica]]===
* [[Agathon, Karl C.|Helo]] and [[Valerii, Sharon#Caprica Valerii|Valerii]] are tracking the source of the signal they previously picked up out in the woods (“Water”)
* The signal leads them to a restaurant in the city, which has a radiation shelter under it, stocked with everything they need to survive - water, food, blankets - even anti-radiation medication
* Their arrival at the restaurant is observed by [[Number Six|Six]].

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==
An interesting episode that reveals a lot of the back story around the late Zak Adama, hampered by a weak start.

The bonhomie between Starbuck, Lee and Adama as seen in the teaser doesn’t entirely work. Coming on top of the clear division between Adama and Lee following the latter’s activities on the ''Astral Queen'' just 48 hours before, it is hard to accept the cameraderie that they share here.

Also, while hi-jinx are to be expected, even in the most dire situations – the crew are going to have to let off steam at times – the whole “1,000th” landing idea smacked too much of a contrivance to get ''Galactica’s'' pilots together so that a bunch of them can be knocked off.

Moving on, there is Adama's cosy tête-à-tête with Starbuck regarding the role of instructor, the cosy little cuddle at the end just doesn't sit right. Until now, Adama has been portrayed as approachable but aloof. Personnel of all ranks have been comfortable in talking to him openly, and have clearly regarded him with respect. However, there has always been a degree of separation
between him and those around him. So it's a little hard to accept Adama as a man given to heartfelt hugs with junior officers - no matter what their past.

The hug serves a single purpose: a (transparent) means to give Adama's relationship with Starbuck a little extra depth ready for his fall when her revelation concerning Zak is finally made.

However, once the story gets past these little wobbles, it turns into a finely-crafted piece, weaving the past, present and - in Starbuck's case - the future into a picture of love, guilt, betrayal, need, and hurt. The acting throughout is outstanding, and the framing superb throughout. The interweaving of Starbuck's and Adama's recollections of Zak's funeral with the Service for the Dead on ''Galatica'' is particularly potent, while Starbuck's flashbacks in particular serve to reveal her angst far more effectively than any amount of dialogue. To quote an old cliché: a picture is worth a thousand words.

Alongside the main story arc, other elements are moved forward, either directly, or through dialogue. It is through the latter that we learn that the water situation in the fleet is still not resolved, and that operations are continuing on the ice moon discovered by Boomer and Crashdown in [[Water]]; we also learn – via the card game – that secrets on ''Galactica'' are proving hard to keep: rumours are already spreading that Gaeta is assisting Baltar in the development of his Cylon detector.

Given a more direct reference is Roslin's illness. In a nice follow-on from [[Bastille Day]] she meets the ''Galactica's'' medical officer. Something of a cliché himself - a healer killing himself through smoking - but even so, he is a useful foil for opening a new mini-arc to Roslin's character: her determination to fight the cancer through orthodox and possibly unorthodox means.

Finally, on Caprica, it is now clear that the Cylons want Helo to remain with Valerii. The receipt of the "military signal" and the discovery of the cosy little "radiation shelter" are together too much of a coincidence. The shelter is a honey-trap, and Valerii is the bait.

An essential element to any story is the performance of the actors, and "Acts" presents some of the strongest performances just seen in BSG. In this, [[Edward James Olmos]] clearly silences any critics of his acting abilities. With barely a turn of the lips, an opening or narrowing of the eyes, he conveys everything we need to know about Adama's reaction to Thrace's admission in his cabin: confusion, hurt, betrayal, loss, anger and finally – fury. It's been a while since such a range of emotional reactions have been so powerfully portrayed, and full kudos to Mr. Olmos and to the episode's director and director of photography for the manner in which the scene is crafted.

Equally deserving of praise is [[Katee Sackhoff]] for her handling of Thrace's memories and dilemma. Here, for the first time, we get to see what goes on behind the “Starbuck” mask; and the flashback scenes to her time with Zak are handled with extraordinary poise, and add the required depth needed to reinforce her guilt at his loss, and her fear of what might happen should she ever be put in a similar position again – or that Adama should ever discover the truth.

Overall, a vastly different episode from all that has gone before and one that is, as stated before, saved from mediocrity only in the interweaving of the various story elements – future, present and past – and the outstanding performances from both Sackhoff and Olmos, well-supported by [[Jamie Bamber]] and [[James Callas]].

--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 00:14, 15 Jan 2005 (EST)

== Notes ==

*It is 48 hours since the prisoner uprising on the ''Astral Queen''
*Water replenishment ops are still underway
*The ''Galactica'' has a remaining contingent of 40 Vipers on top of her 5 Raptors (revealed in [[Water]]), but now only has 21 combat-ready pilots and a further 8 newbie “nuggets”
*Cylon Raiders have guns of an apparently similar nature to those mounted on Vipers
*Zak and Starbuck were engaged, and that led to her passing him for flight duty
*Adama's relationship with Starbuck is not as long-standing as the mini appeared to suggest: they have only served together for 2 years
*Word is leaking out about Baltar's “Cylon detector”
*Helo and Valerii still appear to be the only “people” left alive on Caprica. Neither seem in any hurry to get off the planet.
*The Colonial military use HumVees and Deuce-and-a-half trucks!

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

In Adama's Cabin, with Thrace and Adama, discussing comments made earlier by Lee Adama:

Adama: He said something else. That you might have been feeling guilty about something you did for Zak. What did you do for him? 
Thrace: I don't know. You'd have to ask Lee. 
Adama: I'm asking you. 
Thrace: Well I don't kn- I, ah...I don't really know what he was talking about, so... 
Adama: Don't fence with me, Kara. I love you like a daughter. I don't deserve that. 
Thrace: Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and it killed him. 
Adama: (following a flashback): You did it because you were engaged. 
Thrace (breaking down): Because I made a mistake...because I was just...I was so in love with him...and I let that get in the way of doing my job...and um, and he um, he just wanted it so much, and I...I didn't want to be the one who crushed him... 
Adama: Reinstate the trainees to flight status. 
Thrace: I will...but I just want you to understand...that I... 
Adama: Do your job. 
Thrace: Yes sir... 
Adama: And walk out of this cabin...while you still can...

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Jill+Teed Jill Teed] as [[Hadrian|Sergeant Hadrian]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Donnelly+Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes] as [[Doctor Cottle]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lorena+Gale Lorena Gale] as [[Elosha]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Tobias+Mehler Tobias Mehler] as [[Adama, Zak|Zak Adama]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Colby+Johannson Colby Johannson] as [[Saunders, Dwight|Flat Top]]
*[[Olmos, Bodie|Bodie Olmos]] as [[Constanza|Constanza / Hot Dog]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Lucianna+Carro Lucianna Carro] as [[Katraine|Katraine / Kat]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Terry+Chen Terry Chen] as [[Perry|Perry / Chuckles]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bill+Melien Bill Meilen] as Caprica Cleric




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Bradley+Thompson Bradley Thompson] and [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+David+Weddle David Weddle]
*Directed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Rod+Hardy Rod Hardy]




=== Production Details ===

*Series: 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.04
*Airdate Order: 4 (of 13)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: 8 November 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 28 January 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (RDM)]]
[[Category:RDM]]

User:BillCook

2005-04-15T01:34:03Z

BillCook:

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2005-04-15T00:26:50Z

BillCook: changed episode guide to table format

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Robus

2005-04-13T15:10:36Z

BillCook: +CAT Category: TOS, ch. IMDB to [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Jonathan+B.+Woodward Jonathan B. Woodward], copyedit

'''Robus''' was a younger son of [[Megan]] who was part of the guerilla army family on [[Attilla]]. Robus was treated like a hardened soldier by older brother [[Kyle]], but was treated with compassion and educated by older sister [[Miri]]. He was instrumental in planting explosives in the depot to throw off the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] from [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] and Miri's attempt to rescue Robus' father.

Robus stayed behind on Attilla along with the rest of his family. ([[The Young Lords]])

Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Jonathan+B.+Woodward Jonathan B. Woodward]

== Notes ==
* Related to [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Kimberly+Woodward Kimberly Woodward] ([[Loma]]).

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Nilz

2005-04-13T15:05:07Z

BillCook: +CAT Category: TOS, ch. IMDB to [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Adam+Mann+II Adam Mann]

Nilz was the younger son of [[Megan]] who was cared for by older sister [[Miri]], and chastised by older brother [[Kyle]] more often than not for simply being kids rather than soldiers. He apparently had a job of fouling up the Cylon's tracking of the Attillian survivors along with his brother, [[Robus]]. As usual of the younger siblings, he had no say in the decisions of the family, as Kyle acted like an egotistical military general. However, when [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] came in to the picture, Nilz participated in planting explosives in the munitions depot by sneaking by the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] at the time where the [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]]' backs were turned to the other Centurion.

Like the rest of his family, he stayed behind on [[Attilla]]. ([[The Young Lords]])

Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Adam+Mann+II Adam Mann]

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Miri

2005-04-13T15:01:16Z

BillCook: +CAT Category: TOS

'''Miri''' was the oldest daughter of [[Megan]], the most level-headed one in the family. The beautiful, maturing woman on the planet [[Attilla]] assumed the role of mother to her younger siblings, necessitated by her mother's death at [[Cylon]] hands. When not caring for the younger children or keeping elder brother [[Kyle]] under control, she fought the "tin cans" fairly often, riding on [[unicorn-like creatures]]. When [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] crash-landed on the planet, she and her siblings managed to liberate and take care of the injured [[Warrior]].

Miri had taken interest in the Warrior; however, her hopes were shattered by the spiteful Kyle, who forced her to place a note in the Cylon-occupied castle arranging an exchange of the Warrior and her father. Starbuck, with some assistance from the love-struck Miri, managed to convince Kyle otherwise. They quickly planned an assault on the castle as well as an escape plan to get Megan out of Cylon hands. Miri and Starbuck managed to liberate her father from [[Specter]], the devious [[IL-series]] commander, and eventually defeated the Cylons themselves.

She stayed behind on Attilla, much to the disappointment of Starbuck, who said she would have broken the hearts of many warriors on the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''. ([[The Young Lords]])

Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Audrey+Landers Audrey Landers]

== Notes ==
Interestingly enough, [[IMDB:Star Trek|Star Trek]] had a Miri in the episode "Miri" that was much similar to Battlestar's Miri. Trek's Miri had a similar relationship to Captain [[Wikipedia:James T. Kirk|James T. Kirk]] ([[IMDB-person:William Shatner|William Shatner]]), but it was considerably toned down than the events depicted in "[[The Young Lords]]", due to Miri being played by vixen Audrey Landers and the time period (1978-79). Additionally the situations that both Miris were placed in were quite similar, with both being considerably level-headed and managing to help the leads of both series with their respective mission -- survival.

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Kyle

2005-04-13T15:00:58Z

BillCook: +CAT Category: TOS

'''Kyle''', the eldest son (around age 18) of [[Megan]] who survived the [[Cylon]]'s occupation of [[Attilla]], led his siblings in the Cylon resistence.

In one of these attacks against the so-called "tin cans", Kyle and his clan rescued [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] from a Cylon patrol and treated his injuries. He later found the [[Warrior]] to be a threat to his power, and in a burst of jealous altruism decided that Starbuck would be traded for Megan. He ordered a broken-hearted [[Miri]] place the message inside the castle walls; [[Specter]] agreed to the proposal.

Kyle and the other animal fur- and bone-donning adolescents were persuaded by Starbuck at the last moment that the Cylons couldn't be trusted; when Starbuck was proved right, Kyle ceded leadership of the small army of children to Starbuck, with Kyle becoming the second-in-command. Kyle, along with Starbuck and his brothers and sisters, planned the rescue mission — with Kyle creating diversions by riding his unicorn and sounding his war-trumpet — which eventually freed Megan and drove the Cylons from their homeworld. ([[The Young Lords]])

Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Charles+Bloom Charles Bloom]

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The Young Lords

2005-04-13T15:00:23Z

BillCook: expanded

: ''This episode guide is in progress. You may add upon it as you so choose.''

== Overview ==
: ''After crash-landing on a Cylon-occupied planet, Starbuck joins forces with a group of young human renegades.''

This is a "[[Starbuck episode]]".

== Summary ==

* While on patrol in the [[Omega sector]], [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] are suddenly attacked by a band of marauding [[Cylon Raider (TOS)|Cylon Raiders]]; the undercarriage of Starbuck's [[Colonial Viper (TOS)|viper]] is badly damaged.
* On his scanner, Boomer locates [[Attilla]], a habitable planet for Starbuck to land his crippled fighter on; running low on fuel, Boomer retuns to the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' to bring back help.
* In a Cylon-controlled garrison on the planet Attilla, the two vipers are tracked on scanner; when one viper is seen crash landing on the planet's surface, garrison commander [[Specter]] (an [[IL-series]] Cylon) orders a squad of [[Cylon Centurior (TOS)|Centurions]] to capture the downed pilot.
* Starbuck pulls himself from the wreckage of his viper, but his leg is badly injured; meanwhile, the Cylon patrol looms closer and closer, approaching the [[Colonial Warrior]] through the tall marsh reeds. Starbuck tries to evade the Cylons, but he collapses on the riverbank in exhaustion, only to be captured by the pursuing centurions.
* Specter informs [[Baltar]] (aboard his [[basestar]]) of the warrior's capture; Baltar, of course, seeks information about the location of the last remaining [[battlestar]].
* Returning to the garrison with Starbuck, the Cylon patrol is suddenly ambushed by a group of young fighters (children, really) who destroy the Cylons and rescue Starbuck, who passes out cold.
* Aboard the ''Galactica'', an ill [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is told the bad news about Starbuck; they decide that [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and Boomer will pilot a shuttle — so as not to attract attention to themselves — back to Attilla to fetch Starbuck. They have 24 [[Centar (TOS)|centares]] before the fleet is out of range.
* On Attilla, Starbuck is helped back to the children's campsite, inside a cave. The children turn out to all be siblings, the true owners of the garrison currently occupied by the Cylons; the children have been waging war against the "tin cans" ever since.
* The eldest son, [[Kyle]], is their ''de facto'' leader; eldest daughter [[Miri]] is their moral leader and acting mother. The other children include [[Araidne]] and the boys [[Nilz]] and [[Robus]].
* With his father away on the mission to rescue Starbuck, [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] crawls into bed with his grandfather, and they tell one another stories as they drift off to sleep.
* Kyle, who had previously lied to Starbuck that his father ([[Megan]]) was dead, has secretly conspired with Specter and the Cylons to trade Starbuck for his imprisoned father. Specter gives the good news to Megan, who reluctantly agrees to cooperate.
* Specter lies while reporting to Baltar, concealing the fact that Starbuck has escaped; [[Lucifer]] expresses his distrust of Specter, a previous IL-version of himself.
* Starbuck, pleading to Miri's and Kyle's better judgment, finally convinces them to not proceed with the trade; instead, they put a dummy (wearing Starbuck's flight jacket) on a raft, and push it across the moat to the Cylons.
* Specter and the Cylons, who had the same plan, push a likewise-fake dummy of Megan in a raft across the moat to the children; when Specter realizes that he has been deceived, the Cylons open fire on the children's position.
* Kyle finally agrees to allow Starbuck to lead their forces, although Kyle will remain as the second-in-command. Together with their whole clan they compose a battle plan — and a rhyming poem to match — to attack the Cylons occupying their castle:
::Through the tunnel, under the land/Starbuck and Miri creep hand on hand.
::We swim the moat to the petro dump/And blow it up with a great big ''whump!''
::At the bridge, the youngest daughter/Drops tin cans into the water.
::And around the castle, the son firstborn/Rides at a gallop and blows his horn.
::We go up the steps to the castle floor/And sneek a peek through the secret door.
::Although the dump is double-guarded/We'll sneak across when the guards are parted.
::Robus sets one bomb and then the other/Leaving the rest to his older brother.
::When all is ready across the moat/Kyle will sound the signal note.
::At the bridge, the youngest daughter/Drops tin cans into the water.
::Through all the confusion, noise, and bother/Starbuck and Miri rescue father.
* As the plan comes to fruition, Specter files one final (bogus) report with Baltar; immediately thereafter, the entire Cylon force departs Attilla, as it is "too rusty for their circuits".
* With the Cylon presence gone from their castle, Megan is reunited with his children.
* Apollo and Boomer land the shuttle to bring Starbuck home to the ''Galactica'', arriving just in time to see Starbuck get a passionate goodbye kiss from Miri.

== Questions ==

*Were Megan and his family the sole human occupants of the planet Attilla? If not, then why didn't the Cylon hunt down the other humans? The castle seemed to exist inside a vacuum on the planet.
*Why do the Cylons so ruthlessly pursue the ''Galactica'' as the "last remnants of humanity" when, in reality, humans clearly exist in no small way everywhere they go. Each episode has them encountering some forgotten "fringe colony" teeming with humans, yet the Cylons turn a blind eye toward them and myopically follow the ''Galactica''.
*When Colonials encounter a planet such as Attilla (specifically, a planet populated with humans), then why don't they become inquisitive about the human inhabitants? In other words, why don't they assume that they're getting closer to Earth. After all, they left their homeworlds (in the pilot), went through a vast, unknown magnetic void (2nd episode), and are now effectively in "uncharted space". So when they find humans, shouldn't they be a little more inquisitive (or, at least, excited?) rather than dismiss them as an unimportant fringe colony.
*Which one was adopted, Kyle or Miri?

== Analysis ==


== Notes ==


== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Starbuck''': A viper pilot only flies three fighters — the one he trains in, the one he escapes from, and the one he dies in."
 
*'''Boomer''':"I'll be back with a clean uniform before you know it."
 
*'''Centurion''':"These humanoids are not well constructed. They damage easily."
*'''Starbuck''': "At least we don't rust."
*'''Centurion''':"Silence."
 
*'''Baltar''':"Excellent idea: scorched earth policy. You're a wonder, Specter."
 
*'''Starbuck''':"About time you showed up. Got the clean uniform?"
*'''Boomer''':"Clean uniform? What...?"
 
*'''Starbuck''':"Miri, you'd have broken half the hearts on the ''Galactica'', including mine." ''(kisses Miri)''
*'''Boomer''':"I don't know how he does it."
*'''Apollo''':"Neither do I. Starbuck, we have to go.... Starbuck!"




== Official Statements ==



== Statistics ==


=== Guest Stars ===



*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Bruce+Glover+(I) Bruce Glover] as [[Megan]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Audrey+Landers Audrey Landers] as [[Miri]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Murray+Matheson Murray Matheson] as [[Specter]] (voice)
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Charles+Bloom Charles Bloom] as [[Kyle]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Adam+Mann+II Adam Mann] as [[Nilz]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Brigitte+Muller Brigitte Muller] as [[Araidne]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Jonathan+B.+Woodward Jonathan B. Woodward] as [[Robus]]

=== Writing & Direction ===
*Written by [[Bellisario, Don|Donald Bellisario]] and [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Frank+Lupo Frank Lupo] and [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Paul+Playdon Paul Playdon]
*Directed by [[Bellisario, Don|Donald Bellisario]]




=== Production Notes ===
*Series 1 (1978 / 1979)
*Production Number: 1.?
*Airdate Order: 9 (of 21)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===
*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: 19 November 1978
*DVD Release: 28 December 2004

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Megan

2005-04-13T14:48:12Z

BillCook: +CAT Category: TOS, copyedit, changed IMDB to [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Bruce+Glover+(I) Bruce Glover]

'''Megan''' is the only surviving parent of [[Kyle]], [[Miri]], [[Araidne]], [[Robus]], and [[Nilz]]; their mother died in the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] attack of [[Attilla]]. He was obviously a wealthy landowner and moral man, defying the Cylons through guerrilla attacks.

He wasn't too pleased to hear that his ego-oriented son, Kyle, was going to trade [[Starbuck (TOS)|another human]] for him when [[Specter]] brought him the news. Specter managed to trick Megan into believing that he would be traded, even going as so far as extracting a promise to stop his children from attacking his garrison.

When the trade occurred, Specter allowed a short, terse statement from Megan, then had the Centurion temporarily silence him. In a duplicitous fashion, Specter sent over a fabricated human-shaped duplicate made out of textural materials.

Megan was quite pleased to see that his children had done the same, meaning they had learned that the Cylons could never be trusted. Megan was freed by Starbuck and Miri, who secreted themselves into the castle via a secret entrance.

After [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] landed on the planet, Megan and his family elected to stay on Attilla. After all, they had fought for it, and now it was theirs. ([[The Young Lords]])

Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?Bruce+Glover+I Bruce Glover]

== Notes ==
In the novelization, Megan was the mother of the children, not the father as depicted in the episode. (This would actually make sense.)

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