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Apotheosis (episode)

2010-11-23T23:29:49Z

Dante2428: /* Overview */

: ''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see: [[apotheosis]].''

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Apotheosis
| season=1
| episode=18
| special=
| extra=Series Finale
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director=
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 30, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/30/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref>
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[Here Be Dragons]]
| next = ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' <br/> [[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]"
}}

== Overview ==
: ''("Apotheosis" is ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> series finale.)''
: Daniel, Amanda, and Zoe race to stop Clarice's master plan and save thousands of lives before Caprica is changed forever.

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==

* [[Apotheosis]] has been mentioned in conjunction with [[Zoe Graystone]]'s [[holographic avatar|avatar]] program and is one of Sister [[Clarice Willow]]'s goals.
* According to [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the Caprican [[national anthem]] heard in "[[Rebirth]]" will be featured.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://twitter.com/bearmccreary/status/28963258503|title=Twitter|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=McCreary|first=Bear|format=|language=English}}</ref>

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==
*[http://omg.yahoo.com/news/access-week-in-geek-3-20-10-caprica-cast-talk-season-finale/37783 From the ''Caprica'' panel at the Paley Center]:
**[[Sasha Roiz]]: "Our finale is unbelievable. It's so powerful that I remember me and Esai calling each other after reading the script. We were both absolutely floored by how it ends."
**[[Esai Morales]]: "The finale drove me to tears on various occasions. What happens is so profound and out of the blue. [It was] so unexpected it took my breath away."

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

Here Be Dragons

2010-11-23T23:27:35Z

Dante2428: /* Overview */

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Here Be Dragons
| season=1
| episode=17
| special=
| extra=
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director=
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 23, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/23/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref>
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[The Heavens Will Rise]]
| next = [[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]
}}

== Overview ==
: The Graystones find Zoe with a vengeful Clarice closing in, while the Ha'La'Tha turns on the Adama brothers.

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==
* [[w:Here_be_dragons|Here Be Dragons]] is a phrase used to denote dangerous or unexplored territories, in imitation of the medieval practice of putting sea serpents and other mythological creatures in blank areas of maps.

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

Portal:Caprica/Season 1 Guide

2010-11-23T23:23:52Z

Dante2428: copied ep. 16 summary/overview

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|-
! class="infoboxheader" | Episode #
! class="infoboxheader" | Title
! class="infoboxheader" | Airdate
! class="infoboxheader" | Screenshot
<noinclude></noinclude>

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 01
| [[Caprica pilot]] ([[Talk:Caprica pilot|Talk]])
| January 22, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Caprica Promo Shot.jpg|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> In the wake of the tragedy experienced by the [[Adama]] and [[Graystone]] families, a scientific breakthrough is about to occur—the invention of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]].

'''Note:''' This episode is the two-hour '''pilot''' for the ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' TV series, the [[spin-off]] of the [[Re-imagined Series]] produced by [[Remi Aubuchon]], [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]] for the [[Syfy Channel]]. It was released on DVD prior to being aired on television.

'''Quote''' <br/>
:'''[[Joseph Adama]]''': I want you to know who you are. We come from a long, proud line of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Tauron|Tauron]] peasants who knew how to work the land and still stand proud. You're named after your grandfather. Did I ever tell you that?
:'''[[Willie Adama]]''': Nope.
:'''Joseph Adama''': William. He was killed during the Tauron uprising. Our last name isn't Adams. I changed it after I arrived here on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. Our family name is Adama. Adama. And it's a good, honorable Tauron name.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 02
| [[Rebirth]] ([[Talk:Rebirth|Talk]])
| January 29, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Rebirthed.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Zoe Graystone|Zoe]]'s attachment to the [[Cylon Prototype]] makes it difficult for [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] and [[Graystone Industries|his company]] to duplicate success with other U-87 units. [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] looks into her daughter's life and finds that she barely knew the real Zoe. [[Clarice Willow|Sister Clarice]] invites [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]] for dinner, as [[Sam Adama|Sam]] begins to exert a bad influence on his [[William Adama|nephew]].
'''Quote''' <br/>
: '''[[Drew]]:''' Great piece of engineering.
: '''[[Philomon]]:''' Yeah, I know. She gives me the chills.
: '''Drew:''' [glares at Philomon] ''"She?"'' Dude, stop feminizing it. It's weird. It's unnatural.
: '''Philomon:''' I don't think there's anything wrong with feminizing it.
: '''Drew:''' Nothing wrong with it? It's not a person. It's useful. Just a tool.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 03
| [[Reins of a Waterfall]] ([[Talk:Reins of a Waterfall|Talk]])
| February 5, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:ReiningWaterfall.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> Daniel Graystone attempts damage control in light of [[Amanda Graystone|his wife]]'s false revelation that [[Zoe Graystone|their daughter]] was one of the suicide bombers of [[Lev|Maglev 23]]. Meanwhile, [[Joseph Adama]] continues his pursuit of seeing the [[Tamara-A|Tamara]] [[avatar]] again while [[William Adama|Willie Adama]] and [[Sam Adama]] continue to bond.
'''Quote''' <br/>
:'''Daniel Graystone:''' Scandals are sunburns, Cyrus; they fade.
:'''[[Cyrus Xander]]:''' "--or they give you cancer."

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 04
| [[Gravedancing]] ([[Talk:Gravedancing|Talk]])
| February 19, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Gravedancing.jpg|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] readies himself for his appearance on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]''. The [[Global Defense Department|GDD]] carry out searches on the [[Athena Academy]] and the Graystone home. [[Sam Adama|Sam]] waits patiently for his moment to kill [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]], but [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] is slowly overcome with regret for calling in the hit on her.
'''Quote''' <br/>
:'''[[Ruth]]''': You think you only get things from friends? You get the best things from ''enemies'', because they're ''scared'' of you.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 05
| [[There is Another Sky]] ([[Talk:There is Another Sky|Talk]])
| February 26, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image: IntoAnotherSky.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]] is forced to participate in a game in a trade with those who can help her return to reality. [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] tries to reconnect with his son. [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] keeps himself from being removed by his own [[Graystone Industries|company]] by introducing the [[Cylon Prototype|U-87]].
'''Quote''' <br/> ''Not yet available.''

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 06
| [[Know Thy Enemy]] ([[Talk:Know Thy Enemy|Talk]])
| March 5, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Barnabus_Greeley.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Tomas Vergis]] comes to [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] to seek vengeance on [[Daniel Graystone]] for two workers who were killed during the theft of his [[meta-cognitive processor]]. [[Clarice Willow|Sister Clarice]] tries to steal [[Zoe-A|Zoe's avatar]], a move that will reveal her plan and gain attention amidst the [[Soldiers of the One]] who are under the reckless leadership of [[Barnabas Greeley]].
'''Quote''' <br/> ''Not yet available.''

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 07
| [[The Imperfections of Memory]] ([[Talk:The Imperfections of Memory|Talk]])
| March 12, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:ImperfectMemory.jpg|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> To continue her goal of obtaining [[Zoe-A|Zoe's avatar]], [[Clarice Willow|Clarice]] carries on her friendship with [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] who is being haunted by visions of her [[Darius|dead brother]]. [[Tad Thorean|Heracles]] guides [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] through the hazards of ''[[New Cap City]]''. Zoe and [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]] continues their respective efforts to get the [[Cylon Prototype|U-87]] to [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Gemenon|Gemenon]] while [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] is still being pressured by [[Tomas Vergis|Vergis]] to sell the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] to help work on the [[meta-cognitive processor]].
'''Quote''' <br/>
:'''[[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]]:''' Do you remember that old saying? "[[Pythia|All this has happened before, and all this will happen again]]"?

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 08
| [[Ghosts in the Machine]] ([[Talk:Ghosts in the Machine|Talk]])
| March 19, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:GhostsMachine.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] highly suspects that the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]] he thought was lost is still in the [[Cylon Prototype]], so he puts the robot through a series of tests, hoping that it will lead Zoe to reveal herself to him. [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] ventures further into the gritty world of ''[[New Cap City]]'' to find [[Tamara-A|Tamara]].
'''Quote''' <br/>
:'''[[Cerberus]]:''' As the [[Lords of Kobol (RDM)|gods]] overthrew the titans, so has man overthrown the gods. But when man visits his sins upon his children, how shall he be repaid?

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 09
| [[End of Line]] ([[Talk:End of Line|Talk]])
| March 26, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:EndOfLine.JPG|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> When the demand for the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] production is dramatically changed to just a week, [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] calls the order to clean the [[meta-cognitive processor|MCP]], which will destroy the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]] in the process and forces her to take drastic actions to escape. [[Barnabas Greeley|Barnabas]] puts [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]]'s allegiance to the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] to a test, as [[Clarice Willow|Clarice]] plans a trip to [[Gemenon]]. [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] is haunted by visions of [[Darius|her brother]] and the allegations made by [[Tomas Vergis|Vergis]] against her husband push her to the brink. [[Emmanuelle]] finds [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]] so as to finally take [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]]'s quest to an end.
'''Quote''' <br/> ''Not yet available.''

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 10
| [[Unvanquished]] ([[Talk:Unvanquished|Talk]])
| October 5, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[File:DanielSam.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> Three weeks after a series of devastating events, different paths are followed: [[Daniel Graystone]] seeks an alliance with the [[Ha'la'tha]] in order to retake [[Graystone Industries|his company]], Sister [[Clarice Willow]] arrives on [[Gemenon]] to ask for supreme leadership of the [[Soldiers of the One]], and [[Lacy Rand]] and [[Zoe-A|Zoe]] continue their new lives.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 11
| [[Retribution]] ([[Talk:Retribution|Talk]])
| October 12, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:ClariceAmandaHoloband.jpg‎‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Barnabas Greeley]]'s leadership of the [[STO]] on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] is challenged by a failed bombing and the return of [[Clarice Willow]]. [[Jordan Duram]] solicits [[Amanda Graystone]] for help in his investigation of the STO. [[Daniel Graystone]] begins a blackmail campaign against members of the [[Graystone Industries]] board as part of his attempt to reclaim the corporation.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 12
| [[Things We Lock Away]] ([[Talk:Things We Lock Away|Talk]])
| October 19, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:ZoeKatana.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Zoe-A]] finds [[Tamara-A]], bringing them both to new insights. [[Daniel Graystone]] learns that ousting [[Tomas Vergis]] will not be enough to satisfy his [[Ha'la'tha]] partners. [[Lacy Rand]] is imprisoned by [[Clarice Willow]], who is herself being spied upon by [[Amanda Graystone]].

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 13
| [[False Labor]] ([[Talk:False Labor|Talk]])
| October 26, 2010
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:U87Drawing.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Sam Adama]]'s attempts to aid anti-government rebels on [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] create new conflicts on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. [[Amanda Graystone]] tries to get closer to the [[Willow]] family. [[Daniel Graystone]] struggles to create a realistic [[avatar]] of his wife. [[Evelyn]] and [[Joseph Adama]] grow closer.
'''Quote''' <br/>
:''Then may I suggest that you [[Grace|re-shoot it]]. And this time use the actual Dr. Graystone. After all, there's no substitute for the real thing.'' — [[Guatrau]]

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 14
| [[Blowback]] ([[Talk:Blowback|Talk]])
| January 4, 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | [[File:CylonBlowback.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Lacy Rand]]'s training as a soldier in the [[STO]] takes an unexpectedly violent turn. [[Jordan Duram]] is pushed to reveal the identity of his [[Amanda Graystone|confidential informant]]. The [[Guatrau]] becomes a danger to [[Daniel Graystone]]--and puts serious doubts into the minds of [[Sam Adama|Sam]] and [[Joseph Adama]].

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 15
| [[The Dirteaters]] ([[Talk:The Dirteaters|Talk]])
| January 4, 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:WilliamIsabellePoison.JPG‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] and [[Sam Adama]] reflect on the horrors of their childhood and their loyalty to the [[Guatrau]]. [[Zoe-A]] and [[Tamara-A]] come to understand the extent of their power in [[V-World]]. Agent [[Jordan Duram|Duram]]'s investigation is thwarted from within the [[GDD]] itself.

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 16
| [[The Heavens Will Rise]] ([[Talk:The Heavens Will Rise|Talk]])
| January 4, 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:U-87s on Gemenon, 1x16.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> As [[Tamara-A|Tamara]] and [[Zoe-A|Zoe]] continue to reshape [[New Cap City]], [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] seeks the help of [[Sam Adama|Sam]] to enter the dangerous game. The Willows plot their plan for [[apotheosis]]. [[Jordan Duram|Duram]]'s investigation is plagued with more problems. [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]] becomes a threat to the STO after it is discovered that the [[U-87]] units recognize her [[by your command|commands]].

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 17
| [[Here Be Dragons]] ([[Talk:Here Be Dragons|Talk]])
| January 4, 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Universal_intro.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> Not yet available.
'''Quote''' <br/> ''Not yet available.''

|- class="infoboxheader"
| height="10" align="center" | 18
| [[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]] ([[Talk:Apotheosis (episode)|Talk]])
| January 4, 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Universal_intro.jpg‎|200px]]
|- class="infoboxheader"
| colspan="3" valign="top" | '''Summary'''<br/> Not yet available.
'''Quote''' <br/> ''Not yet available.''

|}
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{{subpage edit|Portal:Caprica/Season 1 Guide}}
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== References ==

<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

Apotheosis (episode)

2010-11-21T17:17:24Z

Dante2428: CAN airdate

: ''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see: [[apotheosis]].''

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Apotheosis
| season=1
| episode=18
| special=
| extra=Series Finale
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director=
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 30, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/30/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref>
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[Here Be Dragons]]
| next = ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' <br/> [[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]"
}}

== Overview ==
: ''"Apotheosis" is ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> series finale.''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==

* [[Apotheosis]] has been mentioned in conjunction with [[Zoe Graystone]]'s [[holographic avatar|avatar]] program and is one of Sister [[Clarice Willow]]'s goals.
* According to [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the Caprican [[national anthem]] heard in "[[Rebirth]]" will be featured.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://twitter.com/bearmccreary/status/28963258503|title=Twitter|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=McCreary|first=Bear|format=|language=English}}</ref>

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==
*[http://omg.yahoo.com/news/access-week-in-geek-3-20-10-caprica-cast-talk-season-finale/37783 From the ''Caprica'' panel at the Paley Center]:
**[[Sasha Roiz]]: "Our finale is unbelievable. It's so powerful that I remember me and Esai calling each other after reading the script. We were both absolutely floored by how it ends."
**[[Esai Morales]]: "The finale drove me to tears on various occasions. What happens is so profound and out of the blue. [It was] so unexpected it took my breath away."

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

Here Be Dragons

2010-11-21T17:15:55Z

Dante2428: frak

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Here Be Dragons
| season=1
| episode=17
| special=
| extra=
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director=
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 23, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/23/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref>
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[The Heavens Will Rise]]
| next = [[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]
}}

== Overview ==
: ''"Here Be Dragons" is the 17th episode of ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''.''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==
* [[w:Here_be_dragons|Here Be Dragons]] is a phrase used to denote dangerous or unexplored territories, in imitation of the medieval practice of putting sea serpents and other mythological creatures in blank areas of maps.

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

Here Be Dragons

2010-11-21T17:15:06Z

Dante2428: CAN airdate

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Here Be Dragons
| season=1
| episode=17
| special=
| extra=
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director=
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 23, 2011 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/23/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref>
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[The Heavens Will Rise]]
| next = [[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]
}}

== Overview ==
: ''"Here Be Dragons" is the 17th episode of ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''.''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==
* [[w:Here_be_dragons|Here Be Dragons]] is a phrase used to denote dangerous or unexplored territories, in imitation of the medieval practice of putting sea serpents and other mythological creatures in blank areas of maps.

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

The Heavens Will Rise

2010-11-21T17:01:28Z

Dante2428: CAN airdate

{{Episode Data
| image=U-87s on Gemenon, 1x16.jpg
| series= cap
| title=The Heavens Will Rise
| season=1
| episode=16
| special=
| extra=
| guests=
| writer=[[Patrick Massett]]<br>[[John Zinman]]
| story=
| director= [[Michael Nankin]]
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 16, 2010
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[The Dirteaters]]
| next = [[Here Be Dragons]]
}}

== Overview ==
''As [[Tamara-A|Tamara]] and [[Zoe-A|Zoe]] continue to reshape [[New Cap City]], [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] seeks the help of [[Sam Adama|Sam]] to enter the dangerous game. The Willows plot their plan for [[apotheosis]]. [[Jordan Duram|Duram]]'s investigation is plagued with more problems. [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]] becomes a threat to the STO after it is discovered that the [[U-87]] units recognize her [[by your command|commands]].''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==
*Why do the U-87s obey Lacy's commands?
*Who shot Duram?
*Is the medical practitioner Amanda mentions a young [[Sherman Cottle]]?

== Official Statements ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Meg Tilly]] as [[Mother]]
*[[Scott Porter]] as [[Nestor]]
*[[Ryan Robbins]] as [[Diego]]
*[[Ryan Kennedy]] as [[Odin Sinclair]]
*[[Chris Heyerdahl]] as [[Kevin Reikle]]
*[[Carmen Moore]] as [[Fidelia Fazekas]]
*[[Sina Najafi]] as [[William Adama]]
*[[Genevieve Buechner]] as [[Tamara Adama]]
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf]]
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as [[Evelyn]]
*[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]]
*[[Karen Elizabeth Austin]] as [[Ruth]]
*[[Eva Allan]] as [[Devanna]]
*[[Luc Roderique]] as [[Lexon]]
*[[Rob Boyce]] as [[STO]] Guard #1

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

[[CAtegory:Episodes written by John Zinman]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Patrick Massett]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Michael Nankin]]

The Dirteaters

2010-11-21T17:00:41Z

Dante2428: CAN airdate

: ''For the anti-[[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] racial slur, see: [[dirt eater]].''

{{Episode Data
| image=WilliamIsabellePoison.JPG
| series= cap
| title=The Dirteaters
| season=1
| episode=15
| special=
| extra=
| guests=
| writer= [[Matthew B. Roberts]]
| story=
| director= [[John Dahl]]
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref>
| CAN airdate= November 9, 2010
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[Blowback]]
| next = [[The Heavens Will Rise]]
}}

== Overview ==
: ''[[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] and [[Sam Adama]] reflect on the horrors of their childhood and their loyalty to the [[Guatrau]]. [[Zoe-A]] and [[Tamara-A]] come to understand the extent of their power in [[V-World]]. Agent [[Jordan Duram|Duram]]'s investigation is thwarted from within the [[GDD]] itself.''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==

* "[[Dirt eater]]" is a derogatory term for a [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]].
* Joseph is seen for the first time with the lighter that, according to his son William, he always carried with him into court when arguing cases. Nearly sixty years later, William lends the same lighter to [[Leland Adama|his own son]] for good luck before a [[Battle for the Tylium Asteroid|key battle]] ([[TRS]]: "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]").

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==
*[http://scifiwire.com/2010/03/sci-fi-still-very-much-on.php From an interview with Scifi Wire]:
**[[Esai Morales]]: "There's one we unofficially call 'Adama-rama.' It's called 'Dirt Eaters' and it shows the history of [[Sam Adama|my brother]] ([[Sasha Roiz]]) and [[Joseph Adama|I]] on the show, our history when we were little, when he was actually shorter than me."

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Scott Porter]] as [[Nestor Willow]]
*[[Peter Wingfield]] as [[Gara Singh]]
*[[Jorge Montesi]] as The [[Guatrau]]
*[[Aleks Paunovic]] as [[William Adama Sr.]]
*[[Elisabeth Rosen]] as [[Kolibri]]
*[[Sina Najafi]] as [[William Adama]]
*[[Genevieve Buechner]] as [[Tamara Adama]]
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow]]
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as [[Evelyn]]
*[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]]
*[[Christian Tessier]] as [[Francis]]
*[[Alison Araya]] as [[Isabelle Adama]]
*[[Daleal Monjazeb]] as Young [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]]
*[[Alexander Kambolis]] as Young [[Sam Adama|Sam]]
*[[Diego Diablo Del Mar]] as Bartender
*[[William C. Vaughan]] as Fan Boy
*[[Nicola Anderson]] as [[GDD]] Receptionist
*[[Colin Decker]] as [[Herac]] Soldier

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

[[Category:Episodes written by Matthew B. Roberts]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by John Dahl]]

[[fr:The Dirteaters]]

Unvanquished

2010-08-15T08:44:30Z

Dante2428: typo

{{Episode Data
| image=Caprica_Promo_Poster_7.jpg
| series= cap
| title=Unvanquished
| season=1
| episode=10
| special=
| extra='''Season 1.5 / Mid-Season Opener'''
| guests=
| writer=
| story=
| director= [[Eric Stoltz]]
| production=
| rating=
| US airdate=January 2011
| CAN airdate=
| UK airdate=
| dvd=
| prev= [[End of Line]]
| next = [[Retribution]]
}}

== Overview ==
: ''"Unvanquished" is the unofficially-confirmed<ref>While reported by [http://www.bsg.cz/epizody/caprica BSG.cz], it comes from sources within the production as verified by [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin Jr.]]</ref> title for the 10th episode of ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''.''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

=== Act 1 ===

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==

== Analysis ==

== Questions ==

== Official Statements ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Guest Stars ==

== References ==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}

[[fr:Unvanquished]]

Daybreak, Part II

2010-08-14T19:05:04Z

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| image=Battleofthecolony.jpg
| title= Daybreak, Part II & Part III
| season= 4
| episode= 20
| guests=
| writer= [[Ronald D. Moore]]
| story=
| director= [[Michael Rymer]]
| production=422-423
| rating=1.7<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.nbcumv.com/scifi/release_detail.nbc/scifi-20090324000000-4242update58.html|title='Battlestar Galactica Finale Blasts Away the Competition|date=24 March 2009|accessdate=25 March 2009|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>/2,364,000 viewers (Live+SD)<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/24/wwe-raw-hannah-montana-and-northern-lights-lead-cable-show-rankings/15073|title=WWE RAW, Hannah Montana and Northern Lights lead cable show rankings|date=24 March 2009|accessdate=25 March 2009|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
| US airdate=March 20, 2009
| CAN airdate=March 20, 2009
| UK airdate=March 24, 2009
| dvd={{flag|US|notext=Y}} {{Season 4.5 NTSC DVD release date}}
| population=
| prev=[[Daybreak, Part I]]
| next=[[The Plan]]
| extra='''Series Finale - 2 Hour Episode'''<ref>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/06/battlestars-fin.html</ref>
| forumthread=3050
| hulu=Y
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== Summary ==

* [[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]] ''and a crew of volunteers undertake one last mission against the Cylons led by [[John Cavil]], while destinies are fulfilled.''

== Overview ==

===Act 1===

*The episode begins with a series of events that occurred before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]].
**In a strip bar in [[Caprica City]], [[William Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh|Saul]] and [[Ellen Tigh]] enjoy themselves. Adama questions whether to take a civilian job or take command of an aged battlestar,<ref>This is a side reference to the events of the episode, "[[Hero]]"</ref> finally deciding on the civilian job.
**[[Kara Thrace]] and her fiancé [[Zak Adama]] have his brother [[Lee Adama]] over for dinner in her apartment. Conversation turns to the contradiction in Lee's decision to join the [[Colonial Forces]], in light of his idealism and his disagreements with his father. He frames it as a pragmatic transaction: military service in exchange for a college education.
**Elsewhere, [[Laura Roslin]] greets her date, Sean Allison, at her home. She eventually recognizes him as a former student from years ago. Despite the age difference, Roslin decides to let him stay the night.
**At the strip bar, Bill Adama asks Saul whether he'd have taken the civilian desk job. Saul doesn't answer.
**Lee Adama and Thrace manage to drag Zak to a couch after a night of drinking. But Thrace isn't done and challenges Lee to shots.
**Bill Adama is drunkenly sick, vomiting outside on the street. With a weak smile, he looks up to the stars in the night sky.

*Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] sits in the former home of his [[Cult of Baltar|followers]], now empty. [[Virtual beings|Virtual Six]] tells him to trust in [[God (RDM)|God's]] plan for him, a plan she says he is already following.

===Act 2===
Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', final preparations are made for the mission...
* In [[sickbay]], Dr. [[Cottle]] leaves assistant [[Layne Ishay]] enough medication to allow Laura Roslin enough lucidity and mobility for 48 hours. She thanks him sincerely, leaving Cottle uncharacteristically speechless.
* In the [[pilot ready room]], [[Karl Agathon]] briefs the [[Raptor]] teams on the special nature of their rescue mission. Despite the odds, all volunteer.
* Lee Adama briefs the [[marines]] on Hera's likely location: deep inside the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[The Colony|colony]].
*In CIC, Admiral Adama work out the tactics of the battle against the colony; Close-range combat - no nuclear weapons and missiles.
* The [[Final Five]] plan to use [[Samuel Anders]], now effectively a [[Hybrid]] on ''[[Galactica]]'', to disrupt the Colony's Hybrids, a plan which requires Anders to be brought to [[CIC]] and connected to ''[[Galactica]]'''s computer systems.
* Saul Tigh is disturbed at the sight of gooey wires and conduit used to interface Anders with the battlestar.
* Admiral Adama hands over command of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] to [[Hoshi]], noting that if they aren't back from the mission in 12 hours, they will never come back. Similarly, Lee Adama appoints [[Romo Lampkin]] as President of the Twelve Colonies. He joins Admiral Hoshi on the last Raptor to leave ''Galactica'' for the baseship, the Fleet's new flagship.
* Baltar's followers get in the ship. Baltar enters, but then tells [[Paulla Schaffer|Paulla]] that he must stay on the ship. Lee Adama throws Baltar a weapon. As Baltar is given a weapon, a Number Six leads a large number of [[Cylon Centurion]]s down the [[hangar deck]]; a red sash painted on them for identification.
[[File:Daybreak Teaser.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|Adama in CIC during the [[Battle of the Colony]]. Note the extra cables near the control console which connect the ship's systems to Anders.]]

===Act 3===

*A shot of the Fleet shows that the rebel [[Basestar (RDM)|baseship]] fully regenerated since the [[Cylon Civil War]], and ready to lead the civilians to safety. ''Galactica'' separates from the fleet, retracting its [[flight pod]]s to prep for [[FTL]].

*Adama asks to go "around the horn", with the [[Saul Tigh|XO]] calling out combat stations over the loudspeaker.
** In sickbay, Layne Ishay prepares sickbay for wounded, with Laura Roslin assisting as best she can.
** [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] are in [[launch tube]]s, and the entire Raptor squadron, armed with troops and missiles, have been placed inside the starboard flight pod deck, amidst the ruins of the old [[Galactica Museum]].
** Lee Adama and his force of marines (including Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]]) and red-striped centurions take their positions.
** Gaius Baltar is a soldier protecting the hallways against boarders. He is surprised to find [[Caprica-Six]] by his side.
** In CIC, Ellen Tigh signals that Anders is ready to work.
** Adama gives a final speech, a final understanding and call to arms.

*The battlestar jumps away from the fleet, and [[Battle of the Colony]] begins...
** ''Galactica'' arrives only meters from the edge of the Colony, and is immediately besieged by the Cylon batteries.
** Ellen starts up Sam Anders, who makes contact with the Colony Hybrids and takes them and the guns offline. Ellen warns that [[Cylon Raider]]s will appear any minute.
** ''Galactica'' responds by launching its fighter wings. The Vipers launch, and the Raptors jump directly from within the starboard pod to the opposite side of the Colony in a flanking position. The Raptor jumps, however, cause massive damage to the pod, with gas venting outside from a gaping hole.
** Adama orders the battlestar's engines ahead at flank speed, ramming the alligator head into the Colony. ''Galactica's'' inhabitants take a beating, but breach the Colony through the forced entry. Lee Adama leads his marines and several Cylon Centurions inside from a front airlock.
** [[Racetrack]] and [[Skulls]] arm their nuclear missiles, presumably to strike the Colony after the rescue. But suddenly a piece of debris strikes their Raptor, killing all aboard and leaving the Raptor adrift.
** Several Raptors, including the one with [[Sharon Agathon]], Helo, and Starbuck, dock and make their way into the Colony.
** Deep inside the Colony, a [[Simon]] works on young Hera as [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] looks on in disgust. When she questions why he continues to work on Hera when they are under attack, the Simon explains that they maintain and superior force and numbers. Boomer assaults the Simon, snapping his neck, and takes Hera out of the room.

===Act 4===

* The Colony's halls are filled with gunfire. Cylon Centurions, including older [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Model 0005]]s fight each other as the Colonial fire teams push through.
* [[Cavil]], a [[Number Five]] and another Simon decide to go on the offensive, to attack the battlestar with their troops.

* In a hallway in ''Galactica'', ready to repel boarders, Caprica-Six and Baltar come to terms with their old relationship. As they kiss, they hear a Six's voice. "All of the pieces are falling into place."
* The Messenger Six ''and'' the Messenger Baltar stand above them. Caprica-Six and Baltar are each surprised that the other can see and hear the avatars.
* With a shudder, the battlestar hull is breached as waves of enemy Centurions, both old-model and modern, pour into the ship.

* The Agathons' team find Boomer, holding Hera. She gives the child to them, telling them to tell Admiral Adama that she "owed him one." With the child safe, Athena shoots Boomer.
* A flashback scene shows what Boomer meant: a time back in her days on ''Galactica'', as Adama and Tigh redress her but give her another chance to be a better pilot.

* Ishay has her hands full in sickbay, trying to triage and treat as many people as she can. The event is taxing, physically and mentally, for Roslin, as she comforts more dying than not.

* Lee Adama's team connects with Starbuck's team, with Hera in tow. When Lee asks where Thrace was, she answers, "Stopped for coffee."<ref>This might be the one time in the history of the series where an obvious joke to [[w:Starbucks Coffee|Starbucks Coffee]] has been used.</ref> With their objective complete and no other Colonial troops found, they head back to the battlestar's alligator-head.
[[File:Battery desctuction.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''Galactica'''s main batteries desperately try to defend the ship.]]
* ''Galactica'' batteries are being targeted by Raiders. She is losing what little defensive ability she has left. Enemy forces are coming at the reserve forces--where Baltar waits.

===Act 5===

* Caprica-Six and Baltar hold off the enemy Centurions. Baltar's passion at killing Centurions gets a bit out of control as Lee Adama's team reenter the battlestar with Hera. As more enemies appear, Lee and Baltar fire away.
* Laura Roslin sits and experiences yet another vision of the [[Opera House]] and little Hera. Struggling to walk, driven by something she can't fully realize, she gets up to find Hera.
* Starbuck leads the Agathons through the hallways, but a Number Five appears from behind, seriously wounding Helo in the leg and killing a marine before Starbuck eliminates him. A damaged, but still functioning enemy Centurion shows up and in the confusion, Hera runs away. Athena runs after her at the request of her wounded husband.
* Hera walks amidst the gunfighting, when soon she encounters Roslin, who pulls out of the path of an enemy patrol and to safety. But when Roslin turns back to the child, she is gone again.
* Caprica-Six and Baltar are running, and are out of ammo. Suddenly they see Hera, as well as Roslin and Athena--all grouped together as in the Opera House vision. Caprica-Six scoops up the child and enters a hallway, closing the hatchway, preventing Athena and Roslin from following. The opera house vision had Caprica-Six and Baltar closing the door on both Athena and Roslin after picking up Hera.
* As the scene shifts between visions of the Opera House and the corridors, Baltar and Caprica-Six realize what they must do: follow their vision into the Opera House--which turns out to be CIC, where the Final Five reside, overlooking the lower deck of CIC as they appeared in the vision, standing above.
* Adama and his men have apparently just finished defending the CIC from a break-in by Cavil, a Doral and a Simon. The Doral and the Simon are dead, and Cavil is under guard. An explosion rocks the CIC, and Cavil picks up a gun and grabs Hera as a shield.
* Baltar pleads for the child's freedom, telling Cavil that Hera is key to humanity's survival as well. He reasons with Cavil that there are higher forces at work, that led them all, here, for a reason. Baltar also reveals that he has been visited by angels - the agents of God. When Cavil questions if God has his people's interests at heart, on how Baltar knows that God is on his side, Baltar replies (in an allusion of something [[The Hand of God (RDM)| Messenger Six once told him]]), "God is not on anyone's side." The Messengers look on with a pleased expression.
* Baltar asks Cavil to take a leap of faith. Saul Tigh sweetens the pot by offering to reteach Cavil the secret of [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]], this time in exchange not only for Hera's life but for permanent peace, where the Cylons leave humanity alone.
* Cavil agrees. He uses the Battlestar comm to order his forces to stand down and releases Hera. Admiral Adama orders stand-down as well.

===Act 6===

* Vipers and Raptors return to ''Galactica'' as the Raiders return to the Colony. Laura Roslin joins the admiral in CIC.
* The Five each know part of the secret to resurrection. They will combine their knowledge by connecting themselves through the water in Ander's tank.
* Ellen Tigh tells the others that the process will also share memories as well as data. Saul jokes that he can't wait to see them.
* Before they begin, [[Tory Foster]], visibly anxious, warns the others that some of what they see in each other's minds might be shocking and asks that they agree to keep in mind that they're all fallible. An impatient Cavil screams. "Hey! I don't mean to rush you, but you are keeping two civilizations waiting!" Saul brushes the warning off.
* The Five dip their hands and make the connection. A Number Four verifies by wireless that the Colony is receiving the correct information.
* As the data flows to the Colony, the Final Five indeed see each's other's memories: first Anders, then Saul, then Ellen.
* Foster's memory of murdering [[Cally Tyrol]] in an effort to protect her secret of being a Cylon comes to the forefront, surprising the others of the Five, and sending [[Galen Tyrol]] into a homicidal rage.
* Tyrol pulls his hand from the pool and wraps both hands tightly around Foster's neck in a death-grip, eventually snapping her neck.
* As Anders and the Colony Hybrid scream due to the sudden disconnection, the enemy Cylons in CIC believe they are deceived and open fire. The Colonials kill all but Cavil, who shouts an exasperated "[[Frak]]!" before putting his pistol in his mouth and pulling the trigger.

* High above, as the Raiders begin attacking ''Galactica'' again, [[Racetrack]]'s damaged Raptor drifts, its crew lifeless. A rock strikes the ship, causing Racetrack's dead hand to strike the firing button to the Raptor's tactical nuclear missiles, launching them all straight at the Colony.
* The force of the explosions severely damage the Colony, pushing it towards the black hole, threatening to take ''Galactica'' with it.
[[File:Cripple.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' suffers massive hull damage as she completes the jump from the Colony.]]
* Adama orders Kara Thrace to make a [[blind jump]], but Thrace thinks about [[The Music|the music her father played]], the music that Hera wrote to her. Recalling the mathematical associations she tried to discern from the music, Thrace realizes the music works as a series of FTL coordinates.
* She punches in the coordinates into the [[Computers|navigation computer]] and jumps the ship. As she enters the coordinates, brief flashbacks are shown, including her finding her own corpse on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], and Leoben calling her an angel.

* A flashback scene appears where Lee Adama and Kara Thrace talk about how she [[The Destiny|thinks about death]] every time she gets into a cockpit. She claims she's not completely fearless, though. She admits her biggest fear isn't dying, but being forgotten once she is gone.

* ''Galactica'' completes the jump--but the strain of the last battle causes the battlestar's structure to ripple and twist. The ship suffers myriad hull breaches, but the engines restart.
* Adama orders a damage report from Saul, who walks by Galen Tyrol and the dead body of Tory Foster. Tyrol sits on the floor blankly.
* A flashback shows [[Callandra Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] catching Tyrol and [[Sharon Valerii]] parting after an escapade in his workshop. Cally warns Tyrol that he needs to learn to recognize who he can really count on.<ref name="extended">This scene is in the extended cut of "Daybreak", available on the Season 4.5 Blu-ray disc set.</ref>
* Saul notes that while vital systems are still online, ''Galactica'''s structural members--its back--are broken. The ship will never jump again. Wherever they are, they're stuck.
* "Where have you taken us, Kara?" Roslin asks, as the scene changes to an exterior shot to show the battlestar flying over a gray, rocky moon.
* But is not just a moon...''Galactica'' has arrived at the ''moon of Earth''...another Earth, this one with the continent of Africa in prominent view.

===Act 7===
[[File:Battlestar Over Africa.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|A crippled ''Galactica'' seen in orbit over the Sahara Desert.]]
* Twelve hours later, the Fleet jumps into the new Earth's orbit as ''Galactica'' passes by. A Raptor came to Hoshi to guide them to new Earth.
* Landing ship after landing ship leave for the new world, which unlike the old Earth, is clearly lush and full of life.
* On a green, rich savanna in Africa, Admiral Adama, Cottle, Saul Tigh, Hoshi, and Baltar look on, lying prone on their stomachs with binoculars at a tribe of early humans. Cottle confirms that the native humans are compatible with the Colonials genetically. Adama is astonished that humans just so happened to have evolved on this particular world.

* At a camp, as Lampkin starts making plans for the construction of a city, Lee Adama gets an idea: "No city. Not this time."
* He later explains his idea to his father: let humanity start all over again. Let the Colonials enter the new world with just their basic possessions, and teach the best parts of themselves to the primitive humans on this world. He explains that humans have always let their brains outrace their hearts. Giving their technology up will hopefully "break the cycle."

* Admiral Adama maps out a plan to populate various continents and land masses, spreading out humanity and Cylon far and wide, distributing supplies to give all a good chance of survival. To Lampkin's surprise, the peoples of the Fleet take a liking to leaving technology behind.
* A [[Number Two]] tells Adama that the remaining Twos, Sixes, and Eights will stay on Earth as well, handing over the baseship to the Centurions, to give them their own freedom. When Lampkin questions if setting the Centurions free won't cause another holocaust hundreds of years from now, Ellen Tigh agrees it's a risk, but believes the cycle of death has been ended. Adama agrees.
* Adama tells that, after everyone is offloaded from the ships, the Fleet will reunite with ''Galactica'' a final time. Piloted by Samuel Anders, still in his tank in CIC, connected into the battlestar, he will fly all the ships on a final voyage into the Sun.

* Kara Thrace, eyes filled with tears, meets with Anders at his tank, kissing him goodbye for the last time, and leaving her [[dog tags]]. As she leaves, he mutters, "I'll see you on the other side."

===Act 8===

* Admiral William Adama descends into the hangar deck, wearing a [[flight suit]]. The deck is otherwise completely empty of anything, and anyone.
* He takes a seat in a [[Viper Mark II]]. Not just any Mark II...but the one that Galen Tyrol's team rebuilt for him as a retirement gift [[Miniseries, Night 1|so long ago]].
* As Adama's Viper launches, the scene shifts to six years prior, where Adama is taking a lie detector test for the prospective desk job. When the test administrator asks him test questions such as, "Are you a Cylon?" and "Have you ever stolen money from a cash drawer?" Adama is angered and leaves, saying, "I'd rather spend the rest of my career--what's left of it--on a broken old down ship, than to have someone sit here and question my word."
* Husker's Viper makes a final fly-by of the old battlestar, looking at her one last time before pointing his Viper towards Earth.
[[File:The fleet's end.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The [[fleet]] heading straight into the Sun.]]
* Samuel Anders' voice from the past talks of his days in sport, dreaming of perfection, and being linked to it, to creation, as Anders guides the Fleet, now united to the mathematical perfection he once spoke of through his duties as a Hybrid.
* As the [[Colonial_Anthem|Colonial Anthem]]--a version of the [[Original Series]] main theme--plays, the scene shows ''Galactica'' and the Fleet gathered a final time, heading away from Earth and towards the sun to its demise.

* Walking in the savannah, the Tighs speak with Galen Tyrol a final time. He has decided to go to the northern highlands of Earth (likely Scotland <ref>http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/03/battlestar_galactica_ronald_d.html</ref>).
* Before they part, Saul says that if what happened to Cally would've happened to Ellen, he "would've done the same frakkin' thing." As Galen leaves, Saul and Ellen embrace.
* The scene shifts back to Caprica City and the strip club. Ellen arrives and greets Saul. She is ready to celebrate his retirement, and eager to spend all her time with him. She explains that all she's ever wanted was to be with him full-time.

===Act 9===

* On the plains, Bill Adama sits with Laura Roslin, watching herds of gazelle. Her vision weakening, she tries to use her glasses with the binoculars. "A very beautiful world," she says. When she asks what the name of the planet is, Adama tells her it's Earth. He adds, "Earth is a dream," believing that their new home, a long-sought destination, deserves the name.
* Roslin's breathing becomes labored and shallow. Adama offers to give her a better look at the wildlife. He picks her up and carries her to a nearby Raptor.
* Lee Adama and Kara Thrace notice and meet Bill Adama there. The Adamas hug, and Bill Adama exchanges his greeting with Thrace one last time, Thrace saying "[[nothing but the rain]]" before Bill hugs and kisses her. Thrace and Lee wave goodbye to a smiling Roslin as the Raptor ascends.

* Lee realizes that his father isn't coming back. Kara Thrace tells Lee that she isn't coming back, either. "I just know that I am done here. I've completed my journey...and it feels good."

* A flashback scene, back in Thrace's apartment, where Thrace dares Lee to make love to her on her dining room table. But before they could do anything, the crash of a glass partially awakens Zak, causing the two to realize what they were doing. They shake hands and say goodbye.

* "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, Lee," Kara Thrace says. As Lee tells her of desire to explore and climb mountains, he turns to find that Kara Thrace has vanished, as if she were a ghost. "Goodbye, Kara," he says. "You won't be forgotten."
* A flashback scene shows the pigeon that would be trapped in Lee's apartment after his visit to Kara and Zak. It looks at Lee and flies out of the window and away.

* In another flashback from six years prior, Laura Roslin returns to stand by the side of the bed, thanks Sean Allison, but tells him that they will not meet this way again, and asks him to leave. As the man leaves, Roslin returns to her bathroom, lights a cigarette, then makes a phone call. She accepts the opportunity to work on Mayor [[Richard Adar]]'s campaign. She committs herself "all the way to the end".

* Bill Adama's Raptor flies over flamingos. "So much..life," Laura Roslin says...her final words as she closes her eyes and quietly passes.
* Bill's thoughts turn to the cabin he intends to build for them. When he turns to Laura to ask about planting a garden, he sees that she is gone.
* In tears, Bill removes his wedding ring and places it on Laura's hand. Looking back up, he sees a good set of grassy hills ahead. "Right there...I'm gonna build it right there, Laura," he says before setting the Raptor down.

===Act 10===

* A line of people walk into the wilderness, calm and ready to take on the world. Romo Lampkin appears to be in charge. Saul and Ellen Tigh bring up the rear.
* The Agathons walk as well, Helo using a makeshift crutch. Helo and Athena squabble playfully over who will teach Hera how to hunt. Hera doesn't care; smiling, she lets go of her parents' hands and runs ahead of them in play. Helo and Athena hold each other's hands instead.

* Gaius Baltar and Caprica-Six look on at Hera playing as the Messengers reappear. When Caprica-Six questions if the protection of Hera was all that God wanted of them, the Messenger Six replies, "God's plan is never complete." "Great..." Baltar replies sullenly.
* Messenger Baltar counters, "I think it's safe to say that, from now on, your lives will be less...eventful." Their virtual selves disappear, and Baltar takes Six's hand.

* Another flashback to Caprica City. Baltar offers Caprica-Six an opportunity to "peek" into the [[Colonial Defense Mainframe]]. He makes clear that he's not doing it for her "employers", but for her, and requests her discretion. He obviously has fallen in love with her.

* When Baltar points to some land, he recalls his heritage, and [[Julius Baltar|his father]], and that he knows a bit about farming, to a bit of tears.

* Bill Adama sits near a cairn he built for Laura Roslin's body and, looking out into the hills and valley, speaks to her about the cabin he is building.

* The scene turns to show Hera playing and looking upward. Scenes of wood and desert and sea pass by in a geologic montage to reveal an Earth city - New York City - 150,000 years later.

* As a fly-over of the city appears, a voice-over of Virtual-Six reads from a magazine article of the Tanzanian discovery of the bones of what scientists believe are the remains of the [[w:mitochondrial Eve|mitochondrial Eve]], the matrilineal common ancestor of mankind.

[[Image:Angels_rdm.jpg|thumb|Angels Baltar and Six...and a man reading National Geographic. The man is actually Ronald D. Moore, creator of the series.]]

* As [[Ron D. Moore|a man]] reads about the scientific discovery, the Messenger counterparts of Six and Baltar look over his shoulder at a magazine article of the news, and reveal what they know...the bones are those of Hera Agathon, born of a Cylon mother and a human father. No other people on the street appear to notice them.

* The two talk of the technology and decadence, of whether this Earth will repeat the mistakes of generations past and again become overwhelmed by their creations. The Six thinks not, to Baltar's surprise. She cites the Law of Averages, believing it to be part of God's plan.

* "You know it doesn't like that name," Baltar says. Six only looks back in mild defiance. "Silly. Silly me," he replies as the two walk away into the metropolis.

* The episode concludes with scenes of robots, from toys to advanced automatons growing and evolving, as Jimi Hendrix's--Earth's popular version--of "[[The Music|All Along The Watchtower]]" plays, ending with an image of [http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-10744-Robot+or+Human%3F+Here%27s+ACTROID.html an attractive-looking female automaton] gazing out over Times Square from a giant outdoor television screen as Six and Baltar walk off into the distance.

== Notes ==
:''See [[Daybreak, Part II/Notes]]''

== Analysis ==
===Who and what guided them===
*The coordinates that Thrace enters, 1123 / 6536 / 5321 correspond to the notation of the Final Four theme [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/theme-watchtower.jpg]. The song is in a C# Phrygian scale (enharmonic with A major and F# minor). 1 represents C#, and each higher integer indicates the next note in the scale, such that

:1 = C#
:2 = D
:3 = E
:(4 = F#)
:5 = G#
:6 = A
:(7 = B)

:The linked graphic omits the first and last note of the theme, but both can be heard in the soundtrack during the jump montage. The second "five" (in the third chunk of four digits) corresponds to the tuplet G#/A/G#, effectively omitting the trill up to high A. Every note has the same duration except for the last two, which are twice the length of the others.
*The first four numbers of Kara Thrace's jump coordinates -- 1, 1, 2, 3 -- are the first four numbers of the most common Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 1), where each number is the the sum of the previous two. The last four numbers in reverse -- 1, 2, 3, 5 -- are the start of another Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 2).
*Science advisor Kevin Grazier and composer Bear McCreary actually worked out the science behind the jump coordinates/musical score with input from Bradley Thompson. Their conclusion was that the coordinates were based on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heading and distance, so the coordinates translate as 112 degrees by 365 degrees (although the maximum value should be 360) with a range of 365,321 [[SU]], or approximately 5.75 Colonial light-years. This indicates that ''Galactica'' only jumped 5.75 light-years from the Colony to Earth, and not some unimaginably vast distance as indicated by Adama's later one million light-year comment.<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760#more-1760 Bear McCreary's Battlestar Blog]</ref>
*At least two of the [[Messengers]], Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar, are proven to be entities with their own independent existences, and are not projections from the minds of those who see them. The exact nature of their existence - whether they are literal angels or something else - has not been determined. They have, however, been sent by another being sometimes called "God" to guide Baltar and Caprica Six in their destiny of protecting Hera.
** They have known each other a long time and borne witness to Kobol and the original Earth, as well as the Twelve Colonies and the new Earth. They can walk around and observe events even when no one else present can see them, though they may have the ability to appear to anyone they wish.
*Kara Thrace was sent back from the dead by "God" to guide humanity to a new home the coordinates of which were hidden in the Music.
*The final scenes of this episode, in fast-forwarding through time and attempting to set the entire work as a backstory, make the ending similar to that of the film [[Wikipedia:How the West Was Won (film)|How the West Was Won]].
* The constellation [[w:Ursa Major|Ursa Major]] (commonly known as the "Big Dipper") appears briefly in this episode by mistake<ref>Revealed by [[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]] in his [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-god-it-full-of-the-wrong-stars/ blog post].</ref>. It makes only the second appearance of a recognizable star pattern in the series, the first being Orion in "[[The Ties That Bind]]" (Orion is also visible in this episode).
* Adama's statement that New Earth is "one million light years" from Kobol must be taken as exaggeration or an error. The Milky Way is 100,000 light years across, and earlier statements in the show indicate that it takes considerable time to travel much shorter distances.
** [[Kevin Grazier]] confirmed that Adama's "million light years" comment is meant metaphorically instead of literally, in essence saying the Colonials have come an unthinkable distance to reach their new home.

===Reproduction of the Races===
*It is likely that some Ones, Fours, and Fives survived the destruction of the Colony, given that baseships were observed jumping in and out of the system by Racetrack and Skulls. They would not, however, have any long term survival prospects, having failed in both their plan to discover the secret that allowed Hera to be born and their attempt to gain the secrets of resurrection.
*Hera's mate or mates that produced children could be a Colonial human, a native Earth human, or even a another human-Cylon hybrid. All three races are strongly implied to be ancestors of what we consider to be modern day humans.
** The Final Five can be considered ancestors of present-day humanity through their quasi-parental link with Athena and the other Eights, Twos, and Sixes although it is unlikely they have a direct genetic link to us, due to their age, deceased status, or self-imposed isolation.
* Mitochondrial Eve, Hera, is the most recent matrilineal common ancestor for ''all'' people alive on Earth today. Like Hera, all people alive on Earth today carry some Cylon genes along with human genes--no one is one hundred percent "pure" Colonial human, as those who fled the Twelve Colonies were. Assuming that there are no "pure" humans living somewhere else in the universe today (descendants of the tiny number of survivors left behind in the Colonies), this means that humanity, as it was defined by people in the Twelve Colonies, has gone extinct, fulfilling the prophecies about the end of the human race.

===Miscellaneous===
*Attacking the colony to rescue Hera is presented as a risky scheme to save one person but there are legitimate tactical reasons for the attack. Should Cavil re-discover the secrets of resurrection through Hera, he would re-acquire a distinct advantage over the rebel Cylons and the Colonials. Thus, the attack could be seen as an attempt to deny Cavil his goal, and with resurrection he would undoubtedly proceed to wipe out humanity. Tigh's offer to restore resurrection in an exchange for peace gives Cavil what he wants but elevates the Colonial's bargaining position.
* In another piece of irony in a program that is full of such, the two beings most directly responsible for the attack and destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Gaius Baltar and Caprica Six, get to live on a lush green New Earth in love with each other.
* Even if humanity does repeat the Cycle, Lee Adama's plan would seem to have had some success, because it will have taken much, much longer to do so this time around.
* Ellen says that hopefully the [[Hybrid]]s will ''still'' respond to Anders' commands. In other words, they would recognize him from the time the Final Five ran the Colony.
* Cavil's suicide, in the way it is framed and executed, closely mirrors the televised 1987 suicide of American politician [[w:Budd Dwyer|Budd Dwyer]].
* Adama's drunken moment, where he sits against a wall, vomits, and then looks up at the night sky, echoes [[w:Oscar Wilde|Oscar Wilde]]'s famous aphorism: ''We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.''
* Though it was never explicitly stated in the Miniseries or after, it seems that Tigh was indeed planning to retire whenever Adama decided to leave the Colonial Military. The flashbacks in this episode to Saul and Ellen Tigh in the bar make it clear that Tigh is planning on following Adama out of the service. However Adama, as viewers come to see, decides ultimately to finish out his last years as the CO of ''Galactica'' despite reservations. Tigh obviously followed. This also sheds more light on Tigh's eventual estrangement from Ellen - which was where their relationship was at in the miniseries. The bitterness she doubtless felt at Tigh once again choosing Bill Adama over her was probably a factor in not only her noted loose behaviour, but their growing estrangement before the war.
*It is not entirely clear when in Adama's career he decided to pursue the idea of a civilian job as seen in both parts of "Daybreak". Dialogue during the lie detector test scene suggests Adama has been given his orders to command ''Galactica'', but is considering resigning before taking up the post. However, Adama notes in his initial interview with his prospective employer in the previous episode that he has already commanded two battlestars. One of these is obviously ''[[Valkyrie]]'', but it is not clear if Adama is already referring to ''Galactica'' as the second command (which could also suggest he is already commanding ''Galactica'' at the time this flashback is set and is considering his resignation when on leave from that ship), or to another battlestar that Adama once commanded but has never been mentioned before.
*When the Colony's Hybrids shut down, Cavil states that one of the Final Five did it, to which a Doral says it must be Anders, indicating he knows about the Final Five, which means Cavil must have lifted his ban on knowledge of the five among the other Cylon models, presumably after their identities became known during the Cylon Civil War. Doral's comment also indicates some knowledge of the technical specialties of the five or awareness that Anders' mental state could force the others to put him in a Hybrid bath. His knowledge could be based on intel from Boomer, though she escaped before Anders was connected to the stream, and the last she would have known he was in a coma.
* In [[Sharon Valerii]]'s flashback immediately after she was killed by [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], then-Commander Adama was upbraiding her for her constant poor landings he, among other things, told her she was not to let her personal life get in the way. This is a direct reference to the fact that she is still struggling with survivor's guilt over her parents' deaths on [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]], which occurred when she was going for training in the Colonial Military. The "deaths" of her parents were staged, however, by the Cylons who destroyed the colony of Troy to coincide with Valerii's placement as a sleeper agent. (The scenes were filmed, but cut from the aired version of the episode.)
* Chief Engineer Galen Tyrol's decision to travel to a highland area, which is implied to be Scotland, is a possible nod to the ''Star Trek'' character [[MemoryAlpha:Montgomery Scott|"Scotty"]], another famous science fiction engineer.
*According to Ron Moore, the island Tyrol mentions was intended to be [[w:Vancouver Island|Vancouver Island]] as a nod to the show's production site of Vancouver, British Columbia. [[Aaron Douglas]] however interpreted the line as a reference to Scotland and the reference to the highlands was then added.
*Simon dismisses the Colonial attack by citing the Cylons' superior numbers, saying in the end it all comes down to mathematics. This sentiment about mathematics is echoed in the final scenes by the Messenger Six.
*As the fleet flies into the sun, the lens flare creates a color pattern that resembles the Eye of Jupiter mandala.

== Questions ==

* What happened to the newly liberated Centurions?
* What happened to the Raiders?
* Why does "God" want the Cycle to be broken?
** On that note, ''can'' the Cycle be broken?
*How long has the cycle been going? Did an advanced race of humans and/or cylons discover independently evolved humans on other worlds, such as Kobol, before? Could these have been the Lords of Kobol, whose conflict with humans was caused by seeing their own mistakes repeated? Did Lee's decision to stop the construction of what could have been the new City of the Gods stop the cycle?
* What was the "similar incident" Skulls was starting to tell Racetrack about just before they were killed?
* What is the 'it' that does not like to be called 'God', and why does it "not like that name"?
* What is the date in the final scene?
* Where if anywhere does Kara Thrace actually go?

== Official Statements ==
*[http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/03/battlestar-galactica-daybreak-finale-moore-mcdonnell-olmos.html Chicago Tribune article] with remarks from Ron Moore, David Eick, Mary McDonnell, and Edward James Olmos.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*''Messenger Baltar says the last line of the series as he walks down a street of modern day New York City with Virtual Six. Baltar questions what God wants to be really called:''
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (moving in closer to V-Six, whispers): "You know it doesn't like that name!"
:'''Messenger Six''' (Doesn't answer vocally but her expression says "C'mon! you know better than that!"): ...........
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (Seeing her reaction): "Silly Me.....silly, silly me."

*''The Galactica is about to jump to The Colony and into harms way:''
:'''William Adama''': "Just so there'll be no misunderstandings later... ''Galactica'' has seen a lot of history, gone through a lot of battles. This ''will'' be her last. She will not fail us if we do not fail her. If we succeed in our mission, ''Galactica'' will bring us home. If we don't... it doesn’t matter anyway."

*''The Final Five are about to to stick their hand into Anders's hybrid tank and through that the [[datastream]] They are about to download the technical data of Resurrection to the Cavil Faction's Colony as agreed. As they do so their minds will essentially become one and they will all know each other's secrets whether they want to share or not. Tory Foster is unusually agitated and nervous:''
:'''Tory Foster''' (hesitantly with slight fear): "There are things that....that we've all done. Certain things that...people would be shocked.... to learn about."
:'''Cavil''' (shouting): "HEY! I DON'T MEAN TO RUSH YOU BUT YOU ARE KEEPING TWO CIVILIZATIONS WAITING!"
:'''Tory Foster''' (voice trembling slightly): Let's....Let's just all agree that no matter what we learn about each other...we're all Cylons and we're all capable of making mistakes."
:''(Those were her last words. Less than two minutes later, Tyrol learns of Tory murdering Cally and kills Tory by snapping her neck. She was being strangled too tightly to say anything else.)''

*''Cavil's last word before he commits suicide.''
:'''Cavil''': "Frak!"

*''Nuclear missles hitting it, have disturbed the Colony's balanced orbit, immediately causing it to start falling into the Singularity and it is dragging Galactica with it. Starbuck is frantically attempting to figure out the jump coordinates. This is a lyric from the song "All Along the Watchtower.''''
:'''Starbuck''': "There must be some kind of way out of here!"

*''Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar speculating if the cycle will continue.''
:'''Messenger Six''': "All of this has happened before..."
:'''Messenger Baltar''': "But the question remains: does all of this have to happen again?"

*''Sam Anders, essentially Galactica's Hybrid, says his last words to Kara Thrace after she leaves his side.''
:'''Samuel Anders''': "[[Maelstrom|See you on the other side]]."

*''In a flashback after saying goodbye to Galen Tyrol, Ellen and Saul Tigh are celebrating Saul's upcoming retirement two years before the Fall.''
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Tonight, we are going to celebrate your retirement and all the time I'm gonna get to spend with my ''husband''! ''[She kisses him.]''
:'''Saul Tigh''': Are you good with that?
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Ohhhhh... Saul! All I've ever wanted was to be with you. Not just weekend liberties or...or two weeks' leave a year. I mean full-time, you and me. Together, in a...in a house, in a tent...homeless and on the street... just be together.

*''While sitting under some trees on the savanna in Africa, William Adama explains to Laura Roslin why they chose to name their new planet [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]].''
:'''William Adama''': Earth is a dream...one we've been chasing for a long time. We've earned it. This is Earth.

*''Baltar to Caprica Six on New Earth in unspoken reference about his father''
:'''Baltar''': "You know, I know about farming." (sobs)

*''Laura Roslin is speaking to Dr. Cottle about the state of her health which both know it is grave with only a few days to live. Also, she is about to essentially go into battle to retrieve Hera and the Doctor appears to be on the verge of choking up:''
:'''Laura Roslin''': "Don't spoil your image, just light a cigarette and go and grumble."

*''Former Admiral of the Fleet William Adama is showing Laura their new home on New Earth in a Raptor. She sees a herd of gazelles stampeding at the sight of the Raptor over the lush and rich landscape and says her last words:''
:'''Roslin''': "So much life..."

*''William Adama is sitting on a high ridge, looking out on a spectacular view of the savannah. Nearby is Laura Roslin's grave, and his last spoken words in the series are to her:''
:'''William Adama''': "I laid out the cabin today. It's gonna have an easterly view. You should see the light that we get here. When the sun comes from behind the mountains, it's almost heavenly. It reminds me of you."

*''Boomer has just given over Hera to Athena, saving her life from Cavil and Simon dissection-and both redeeming herself and condemning herself to death''
:'''Boomer''' (to Athena): "Tell the old man, I owed him one."
:'''Athena''' (angrily) "Doesn't change anything you did though!"
:'''Boomer''' (shakes her head slightly): "No. We all make our choices. Today I made a choice. I think it's my last one."
:'''Starbuck''': "All right this is really touching. Now can we get the frak out of here!?!"
:'''Boomer''' (to Starbuck): "You should know that your Raptor been destroyed. You can't go back that way."
:(Athena passes Hera to Helo)
:'''Athena''': "Yeah well, that is not the plan."
:'''Starbuck''' (sardonically): "Can we ''not'' tell her the plan?"
:'''Athena''': "Right."
:''(Athena and Boomer look each other in the eye for a moment. Athena raises her weapon. Boomer does not try to flee, accepting, if not welcoming her fate. Athena fires. Boomer is dead before she hits the deck.)''

== Guest Stars ==
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]]
* [[Mark Sheppard]] as [[Romo Lampkin]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]]
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]]
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
* [[Kerry Norton]] as [[Layne Ishay]]
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lieutenant [[Brendan Costanza|Brenden "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Brad Dryborough]] as Lieutenant/Admiral [[Louis Hoshi]]
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Ensign [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]]
* [[Lara Gilchrist]] as [[Paulla Schaffer]]
* [[Colin Corrigan]] as Marine [[Allan Nowart]]
* [[Leela Savasta]] as [[Tracey Anne]]
* [[Darcy Laurie]] as [[Dealino]]
* [[Iliana Gomez-Martinez]] as [[Hera Agathon]]
* [[Tobias Mehler]] as [[Zak Adama]]
* [[Simone Bailly]] as [[Shona]]
* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]
* [[Richard Jollymore]] as Marine #1
* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
* [[Dan Payne]] as [[Sean Allison]]
* [[Holly Eglinton]] as Stripper
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]] (uncredited)
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] as Man at news stand (uncredited)

== References ==

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== Summary ==

* [[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]] ''and a crew of volunteers undertake one last mission against the Cylons led by [[John Cavil]], while destinies are fulfilled.''

== Overview ==

===Act 1===

*The episode begins with a series of events that occurred before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]].
**In a strip bar in [[Caprica City]], [[William Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh|Saul]] and [[Ellen Tigh]] enjoy themselves. Adama questions whether to take a civilian job or take command of an aged battlestar,<ref>This is a side reference to the events of the episode, "[[Hero]]"</ref> finally deciding on the civilian job.
**[[Kara Thrace]] and her fiancé [[Zak Adama]] have his brother [[Lee Adama]] over for dinner in her apartment. Conversation turns to the contradiction in Lee's decision to join the [[Colonial Forces]], in light of his idealism and his disagreements with his father. He frames it as a pragmatic transaction: military service in exchange for a college education.
**Elsewhere, [[Laura Roslin]] greets her date, Sean Allison, at her home. She eventually recognizes him as a former student from years ago. Despite the age difference, Roslin decides to let him stay the night.
**At the strip bar, Bill Adama asks Saul whether he'd have taken the civilian desk job. Saul doesn't answer.
**Lee Adama and Thrace manage to drag Zak to a couch after a night of drinking. But Thrace isn't done and challenges Lee to shots.
**Bill Adama is drunkenly sick, vomiting outside on the street. With a weak smile, he looks up to the stars in the night sky.

*Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] sits in the former home of his [[Cult of Baltar|followers]], now empty. [[Virtual beings|Virtual Six]] tells him to trust in [[God (RDM)|God's]] plan for him, a plan she says he is already following.

===Act 2===
Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', final preparations are made for the mission...
* In [[sickbay]], Dr. [[Cottle]] leaves assistant [[Layne Ishay]] enough medication to allow Laura Roslin enough lucidity and mobility for 48 hours. She thanks him sincerely, leaving Cottle uncharacteristically speechless.
* In the [[pilot ready room]], [[Karl Agathon]] briefs the [[Raptor]] teams on the special nature of their rescue mission. Despite the odds, all volunteer.
* Lee Adama briefs the [[marines]] on Hera's likely location: deep inside the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[The Colony|colony]].
*In CIC, Admiral Adama work out the tactics of the battle against the colony; Close-range combat - no nuclear weapons and missiles.
* The [[Final Five]] plan to use [[Samuel Anders]], now effectively a [[Hybrid]] on ''[[Galactica]]'', to disrupt the Colony's Hybrids, a plan which requires Anders to be brought to [[CIC]] and connected to ''[[Galactica]]'''s computer systems.
* Saul Tigh is disturbed at the sight of gooey wires and conduit used to interface Anders with the battlestar.
* Admiral Adama hands over command of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] to [[Hoshi]], noting that if they aren't back from the mission in 12 hours, they will never come back. Similarly, Lee Adama appoints [[Romo Lampkin]] as President of the Twelve Colonies. He joins Admiral Hoshi on the last Raptor to leave ''Galactica'' for the baseship, the Fleet's new flagship.
* Baltar's followers get in the ship. Baltar enters, but then tells [[Paulla Schaffer|Paulla]] that he must stay on the ship. Lee Adama throws Baltar a weapon. As Baltar is given a weapon, a Number Six leads a large number of [[Cylon Centurion]]s down the [[hangar deck]]; a red sash painted on them for identification.
[[File:Daybreak Teaser.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|Adama in CIC during the [[Battle of the Colony]]. Note the extra cables near the control console which connect the ship's systems to Anders.]]

===Act 3===

*A shot of the Fleet shows that the rebel [[Basestar (RDM)|baseship]] fully regenerated since the [[Cylon Civil War]], and ready to lead the civilians to safety. ''Galactica'' separates from the fleet, retracting its [[flight pod]]s to prep for [[FTL]].

*Adama asks to go "around the horn", with the [[Saul Tigh|XO]] calling out combat stations over the loudspeaker.
** In sickbay, Layne Ishay prepares sickbay for wounded, with Laura Roslin assisting as best she can.
** [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] are in [[launch tube]]s, and the entire Raptor squadron, armed with troops and missiles, have been placed inside the starboard flight pod deck, amidst the ruins of the old [[Galactica Museum]].
** Lee Adama and his force of marines (including Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]]) and red-striped centurions take their positions.
** Gaius Baltar is a soldier protecting the hallways against boarders. He is surprised to find [[Caprica-Six]] by his side.
** In CIC, Ellen Tigh signals that Anders is ready to work.
** Adama gives a final speech, a final understanding and call to arms.

*The battlestar jumps away from the fleet, and [[Battle of the Colony]] begins...
** ''Galactica'' arrives only meters from the edge of the Colony, and is immediately besieged by the Cylon batteries.
** Ellen starts up Sam Anders, who makes contact with the Colony Hybrids and takes them and the guns offline. Ellen warns that [[Cylon Raider]]s will appear any minute.
** ''Galactica'' responds by launching its fighter wings. The Vipers launch, and the Raptors jump directly from within the starboard pod to the opposite side of the Colony in a flanking position. The Raptor jumps, however, cause massive damage to the pod, with gas venting outside from a gaping hole.
** Adama orders the battlestar's engines ahead at flank speed, ramming the alligator head into the Colony. ''Galactica's'' inhabitants take a beating, but breach the Colony through the forced entry. Lee Adama leads his marines and several Cylon Centurions inside from a front airlock.
** [[Racetrack]] and [[Skulls]] arm their nuclear missiles, presumably to strike the Colony after the rescue. But suddenly a piece of debris strikes their Raptor, killing all aboard and leaving the Raptor adrift.
** Several Raptors, including the one with [[Sharon Agathon]], Helo, and Starbuck, dock and make their way into the Colony.
** Deep inside the Colony, a [[Simon]] works on young Hera as [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] looks on in disgust. When she questions why he continues to work on Hera when they are under attack, the Simon explains that they maintain and superior force and numbers. Boomer assaults the Simon, snapping his neck, and takes Hera out of the room.

===Act 4===

* The Colony's halls are filled with gunfire. Cylon Centurions, including older [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Model 0005]]s fight each other as the Colonial fire teams push through.
* [[Cavil]], a [[Number Five]] and another Simon decide to go on the offensive, to attack the battlestar with their troops.

* In a hallway in ''Galactica'', ready to repel boarders, Caprica-Six and Baltar come to terms with their old relationship. As they kiss, they hear a Six's voice. "All of the pieces are falling into place."
* The Messenger Six ''and'' the Messenger Baltar stand above them. Caprica-Six and Baltar are each surprised that the other can see and hear the avatars.
* With a shudder, the battlestar hull is breached as waves of enemy Centurions, both old-model and modern, pour into the ship.

* The Agathons' team find Boomer, holding Hera. She gives the child to them, telling them to tell Admiral Adama that she "owed him one." With the child safe, Athena shoots Boomer.
* A flashback scene shows what Boomer meant: a time back in her days on ''Galactica'', as Adama and Tigh redress her but give her another chance to be a better pilot.

* Ishay has her hands full in sickbay, trying to triage and treat as many people as she can. The event is taxing, physically and mentally, for Roslin, as she comforts more dying than not.

* Lee Adama's team connects with Starbuck's team, with Hera in tow. When Lee asks where Thrace was, she answers, "Stopped for coffee."<ref>This might be the one time in the history of the series where an obvious joke to [[w:Starbucks Coffee|Starbucks Coffee]] has been used.</ref> With their objective complete and no other Colonial troops found, they head back to the battlestar's alligator-head.
[[File:Battery desctuction.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''Galactica'''s main batteries desperately try to defend the ship.]]
* ''Galactica'' batteries are being targeted by Raiders. She is losing what little defensive ability she has left. Enemy forces are coming at the reserve forces--where Baltar waits.

===Act 5===

* Caprica-Six and Baltar hold off the enemy Centurions. Baltar's passion at killing Centurions gets a bit out of control as Lee Adama's team reenter the battlestar with Hera. As more enemies appear, Lee and Baltar fire away.
* Laura Roslin sits and experiences yet another vision of the [[Opera House]] and little Hera. Struggling to walk, driven by something she can't fully realize, she gets up to find Hera.
* Starbuck leads the Agathons through the hallways, but a Number Five appears from behind, seriously wounding Helo in the leg and killing a marine before Starbuck eliminates him. A damaged, but still functioning enemy Centurion shows up and in the confusion, Hera runs away. Athena runs after her at the request of her wounded husband.
* Hera walks amidst the gunfighting, when soon she encounters Roslin, who pulls out of the path of an enemy patrol and to safety. But when Roslin turns back to the child, she is gone again.
* Caprica-Six and Baltar are running, and are out of ammo. Suddenly they see Hera, as well as Roslin and Athena--all grouped together as in the Opera House vision. Caprica-Six scoops up the child and enters a hallway, closing the hatchway, preventing Athena and Roslin from following. The opera house vision had Caprica-Six and Baltar closing the door on both Athena and Roslin after picking up Hera.
* As the scene shifts between visions of the Opera House and the corridors, Baltar and Caprica-Six realize what they must do: follow their vision into the Opera House--which turns out to be CIC, where the Final Five reside, overlooking the lower deck of CIC as they appeared in the vision, standing above.
* Adama and his men have apparently just finished defending the CIC from a break-in by Cavil, a Doral and a Simon. The Doral and the Simon are dead, and Cavil is under guard. An explosion rocks the CIC, and Cavil picks up a gun and grabs Hera as a shield.
* Baltar pleads for the child's freedom, telling Cavil that Hera is key to humanity's survival as well. He reasons with Cavil that there are higher forces at work, that led them all, here, for a reason. Baltar also reveals that he has been visited by angels - the agents of God. When Cavil questions if God has his people's interests at heart, on how Baltar knows that God is on his side, Baltar replies (in an allusion of something [[The Hand of God (RDM)| Messenger Six once told him]]), "God is not on anyone's side." The Messengers look on with a pleased expression.
* Baltar asks Cavil to take a leap of faith. Saul Tigh sweetens the pot by offering to reteach Cavil the secret of [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]], this time in exchange not only for Hera's life but for permanent peace, where the Cylons leave humanity alone.
* Cavil agrees. He uses the Battlestar comm to order his forces to stand down and releases Hera. Admiral Adama orders stand-down as well.

===Act 6===

* Vipers and Raptors return to ''Galactica'' as the Raiders return to the Colony. Laura Roslin joins the admiral in CIC.
* The Five each know part of the secret to resurrection. They will combine their knowledge by connecting themselves through the water in Ander's tank.
* Ellen Tigh tells the others that the process will also share memories as well as data. Saul jokes that he can't wait to see them.
* Before they begin, [[Tory Foster]], visibly anxious, warns the others that some of what they see in each other's minds might be shocking and asks that they agree to keep in mind that they're all fallible. An impatient Cavil screams. "Hey! I don't mean to rush you, but you are keeping two civilizations waiting!" Saul brushes the warning off.
* The Five dip their hands and make the connection. A Number Four verifies by wireless that the Colony is receiving the correct information.
* As the data flows to the Colony, the Final Five indeed see each's other's memories: first Anders, then Saul, then Ellen.
* Foster's memory of murdering [[Cally Tyrol]] in an effort to protect her secret of being a Cylon comes to the forefront, surprising the others of the Five, and sending [[Galen Tyrol]] into a homicidal rage.
* Tyrol pulls his hand from the pool and wraps both hands tightly around Foster's neck in a death-grip, eventually snapping her neck.
* As Anders and the Colony Hybrid scream due to the sudden disconnection, the enemy Cylons in CIC believe they are deceived and open fire. The Colonials kill all but Cavil, who shouts an exasperated "[[Frak]]!" before putting his pistol in his mouth and pulling the trigger.

* High above, as the Raiders begin attacking ''Galactica'' again, [[Racetrack]]'s damaged Raptor drifts, its crew lifeless. A rock strikes the ship, causing Racetrack's dead hand to strike the firing button to the Raptor's tactical nuclear missiles, launching them all straight at the Colony.
* The force of the explosions severely damage the Colony, pushing it towards the black hole, threatening to take ''Galactica'' with it.
[[File:Cripple.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' suffers massive hull damage as she completes the jump from the Colony.]]
* Adama orders Kara Thrace to make a [[blind jump]], but Thrace thinks about [[The Music|the music her father played]], the music that Hera wrote to her. Recalling the mathematical associations she tried to discern from the music, Thrace realizes the music works as a series of FTL coordinates.
* She punches in the coordinates into the [[Computers|navigation computer]] and jumps the ship. As she enters the coordinates, brief flashbacks are shown, including her finding her own corpse on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], and Leoben calling her an angel.

* A flashback scene appears where Lee Adama and Kara Thrace talk about how she [[The Destiny|thinks about death]] every time she gets into a cockpit. She claims she's not completely fearless, though. She admits her biggest fear isn't dying, but being forgotten once she is gone.

* ''Galactica'' completes the jump--but the strain of the last battle causes the battlestar's structure to ripple and twist. The ship suffers myriad hull breaches, but the engines restart.
* Adama orders a damage report from Saul, who walks by Galen Tyrol and the dead body of Tory Foster. Tyrol sits on the floor blankly.
* A flashback shows [[Callandra Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] catching Tyrol and [[Sharon Valerii]] parting after an escapade in his workshop. Cally warns Tyrol that he needs to learn to recognize who he can really count on.<ref name="extended">This scene is in the extended cut of "Daybreak", available on the Season 4.5 Blu-ray disc set.</ref>
* Saul notes that while vital systems are still online, ''Galactica'''s structural members--its back--are broken. The ship will never jump again. Wherever they are, they're stuck.
* "Where have you taken us, Kara?" Roslin asks, as the scene changes to an exterior shot to show the battlestar flying over a gray, rocky moon.
* But is not just a moon...''Galactica'' has arrived at the ''moon of Earth''...another Earth, this one with the continent of Africa in prominent view.

===Act 7===
[[File:Battlestar Over Africa.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|A crippled ''Galactica'' seen in orbit over the Sahara Desert.]]
* Twelve hours later, the Fleet jumps into the new Earth's orbit as ''Galactica'' passes by. A Raptor came to Hoshi to guide them to new Earth.
* Landing ship after landing ship leave for the new world, which unlike the old Earth, is clearly lush and full of life.
* On a green, rich savanna in Africa, Admiral Adama, Cottle, Saul Tigh, Hoshi, and Baltar look on, lying prone on their stomachs with binoculars at a tribe of early humans. Cottle confirms that the native humans are compatible with the Colonials genetically. Adama is astonished that humans just so happened to have evolved on this particular world.

* At a camp, as Lampkin starts making plans for the construction of a city, Lee Adama gets an idea: "No city. Not this time."
* He later explains his idea to his father: let humanity start all over again. Let the Colonials enter the new world with just their basic possessions, and teach the best parts of themselves to the primitive humans on this world. He explains that humans have always let their brains outrace their hearts. Giving their technology up will hopefully "break the cycle."

* Admiral Adama maps out a plan to populate various continents and land masses, spreading out humanity and Cylon far and wide, distributing supplies to give all a good chance of survival. To Lampkin's surprise, the peoples of the Fleet take a liking to leaving technology behind.
* A [[Number Two]] tells Adama that the remaining Twos, Sixes, and Eights will stay on Earth as well, handing over the baseship to the Centurions, to give them their own freedom. When Lampkin questions if setting the Centurions free won't cause another holocaust hundreds of years from now, Ellen Tigh agrees it's a risk, but believes the cycle of death has been ended. Adama agrees.
* Adama tells that, after everyone is offloaded from the ships, the Fleet will reunite with ''Galactica'' a final time. Piloted by Samuel Anders, still in his tank in CIC, connected into the battlestar, he will fly all the ships on a final voyage into the Sun.

* Kara Thrace, eyes filled with tears, meets with Anders at his tank, kissing him goodbye for the last time, and leaving her [[dog tags]]. As she leaves, he mutters, "I'll see you on the other side."

===Act 8===

* Admiral William Adama descends into the hangar deck, wearing a [[flight suit]]. The deck is otherwise completely empty of anything, and anyone.
* He takes a seat in a [[Viper Mark II]]. Not just any Mark II...but the one that Galen Tyrol's team rebuilt for him as a retirement gift [[Miniseries, Night 1|so long ago]].
* As Adama's Viper launches, the scene shifts to six years prior, where Adama is taking a lie detector test for the prospective desk job. When the test administrator asks him test questions such as, "Are you a Cylon?" and "Have you ever stolen money from a cash drawer?" Adama is angered and leaves, saying, "I'd rather spend the rest of my career--what's left of it--on a broken old down ship, than to have someone sit here and question my word."
* Husker's Viper makes a final fly-by of the old battlestar, looking at her one last time before pointing his Viper towards Earth.
[[File:The fleet's end.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The [[fleet]] heading straight into the Sun.]]
* Samuel Anders' voice from the past talks of his days in sport, dreaming of perfection, and being linked to it, to creation, as Anders guides the Fleet, now united to the mathematical perfection he once spoke of through his duties as a Hybrid.
* As the [[Colonial_Anthem|Colonial Anthem]]--a version of the [[Original Series]] main theme--plays, the scene shows ''Galactica'' and the Fleet gathered a final time, heading away from Earth and towards the sun to its demise.

* Walking in the savannah, the Tighs speak with Galen Tyrol a final time. He has decided to go to the northern highlands of Earth (likely Scotland <ref>http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/03/battlestar_galactica_ronald_d.html</ref>).
* Before they part, Saul says that if what happened to Cally would've happened to Ellen, he "would've done the same frakkin' thing." As Galen leaves, Saul and Ellen embrace.
* The scene shifts back to Caprica City and the strip club. Ellen arrives and greets Saul. She is ready to celebrate his retirement, and eager to spend all her time with him. She explains that all she's ever wanted was to be with him full-time.

===Act 9===

* On the plains, Bill Adama sits with Laura Roslin, watching herds of gazelle. Her vision weakening, she tries to use her glasses with the binoculars. "A very beautiful world," she says. When she asks what the name of the planet is, Adama tells her it's Earth. He adds, "Earth is a dream," believing that their new home, a long-sought destination, deserves the name.
* Roslin's breathing becomes labored and shallow. Adama offers to give her a better look at the wildlife. He picks her up and carries her to a nearby Raptor.
* Lee Adama and Kara Thrace notice and meet Bill Adama there. The Adamas hug, and Bill Adama exchanges his greeting with Thrace one last time, Thrace saying "[[nothing but the rain]]" before Bill hugs and kisses her. Thrace and Lee wave goodbye to a smiling Roslin as the Raptor ascends.

* Lee realizes that his father isn't coming back. Kara Thrace tells Lee that she isn't coming back, either. "I just know that I am done here. I've completed my journey...and it feels good."

* A flashback scene, back in Thrace's apartment, where Thrace dares Lee to make love to her on her dining room table. But before they could do anything, the crash of a glass partially awakens Zak, causing the two to realize what they were doing. They shake hands and say goodbye.

* "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, Lee," Kara Thrace says. As Lee tells her of desire to explore and climb mountains, he turns to find that Kara Thrace has vanished, as if she were a ghost. "Goodbye, Kara," he says. "You won't be forgotten."
* A flashback scene shows the pigeon that would be trapped in Lee's apartment after his visit to Kara and Zak. It looks at Lee and flies out of the window and away.

* In another flashback from six years prior, Laura Roslin returns to stand by the side of the bed, thanks Sean Allison, but tells him that they will not meet this way again, and asks him to leave. As the man leaves, Roslin returns to her bathroom, lights a cigarette, then makes a phone call. She accepts the opportunity to work on Mayor [[Richard Adar]]'s campaign. She committs herself "all the way to the end".

* Bill Adama's Raptor flies over flamingos. "So much..life," Laura Roslin says...her final words as she closes her eyes and quietly passes.
* Bill's thoughts turn to the cabin he intends to build for them. When he turns to Laura to ask about planting a garden, he sees that she is gone.
* In tears, Bill removes his wedding ring and places it on Laura's hand. Looking back up, he sees a good set of grassy hills ahead. "Right there...I'm gonna build it right there, Laura," he says before setting the Raptor down.

===Act 10===

* A line of people walk into the wilderness, calm and ready to take on the world. Romo Lampkin appears to be in charge. Saul and Ellen Tigh bring up the rear.
* The Agathons walk as well, Helo using a makeshift crutch. Helo and Athena squabble playfully over who will teach Hera how to hunt. Hera doesn't care; smiling, she lets go of her parents' hands and runs ahead of them in play. Helo and Athena hold each other's hands instead.

* Gaius Baltar and Caprica-Six look on at Hera playing as the Messengers reappear. When Caprica-Six questions if the protection of Hera was all that God wanted of them, the Messenger Six replies, "God's plan is never complete." "Great..." Baltar replies sullenly.
* Messenger Baltar counters, "I think it's safe to say that, from now on, your lives will be less...eventful." Their virtual selves disappear, and Baltar takes Six's hand.

* Another flashback to Caprica City. Baltar offers Caprica-Six an opportunity to "peek" into the [[Colonial Defense Mainframe]]. He makes clear that he's not doing it for her "employers", but for her, and requests her discretion. He obviously has fallen in love with her.

* When Baltar points to some land, he recalls his heritage, and [[Julius Baltar|his father]], and that he knows a bit about farming, to a bit of tears.

* Bill Adama sits near a cairn he built for Laura Roslin's body and, looking out into the hills and valley, speaks to her about the cabin he is building.

* The scene turns to show Hera playing and looking upward. Scenes of wood and desert and sea pass by in a geologic montage to reveal an Earth city - New York City - 150,000 years later.

* As a fly-over of the city appears, a voice-over of Virtual-Six reads from a magazine article of the Tanzanian discovery of the bones of what scientists believe are the remains of the [[w:mitochondrial Eve|mitochondrial Eve]], the matrilineal common ancestor of mankind.

[[Image:Angels_rdm.jpg|thumb|Angels Baltar and Six...and a man reading National Geographic. The man is actually Ronald D. Moore, creator of the series.]]

* As [[Ron D. Moore|a man]] reads about the scientific discovery, the Messenger counterparts of Six and Baltar look over his shoulder at a magazine article of the news, and reveal what they know...the bones are those of Hera Agathon, born of a Cylon mother and a human father. No other people on the street appear to notice them.

* The two talk of the technology and decadence, of whether this Earth will repeat the mistakes of generations past and again become overwhelmed by their creations. The Six thinks not, to Baltar's surprise. She cites the Law of Averages, believing it to be part of God's plan.

* "You know it doesn't like that name," Baltar says. Six only looks back in mild defiance. "Silly. Silly me," he replies as the two walk away into the metropolis.

* The episode concludes with scenes of robots, from toys to advanced automatons growing and evolving, as Jimi Hendrix's--Earth's popular version--of "[[The Music|All Along The Watchtower]]" plays, ending with an image of [http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-10744-Robot+or+Human%3F+Here%27s+ACTROID.html an attractive-looking female automaton] gazing out over Times Square from a giant outdoor television screen as Six and Baltar walk off into the distance.

== Notes ==
:''See [[Daybreak, Part II/Notes]]''

== Analysis ==
===Who and what guided them===
*The coordinates that Thrace enters, 1123 / 6536 / 5321 correspond to the notation of the Final Four theme [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/theme-watchtower.jpg]. The song is in a C# Phrygian scale (enharmonic with A major and F# minor). 1 represents C#, and each higher integer indicates the next note in the scale, such that

:1 = C#
:2 = D
:3 = E
:(4 = F#)
:5 = G#
:6 = A
:(7 = B)

:The linked graphic omits the first and last note of the theme, but both can be heard in the soundtrack during the jump montage. The second "five" (in the third chunk of four digits) corresponds to the tuplet G#/A/G#, effectively omitting the trill up to high A. Every note has the same duration except for the last two, which are twice the length of the others.
*The first four numbers of Kara Thrace's jump coordinates -- 1, 1, 2, 3 -- are the first four numbers of the most common Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 1), where each number is the the sum of the previous two. The last four numbers in reverse -- 1, 2, 3, 5 -- are the start of another Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 2).
*Science advisor Kevin Grazier and composer Bear McCreary actually worked out the science behind the jump coordinates/musical score with input from Bradley Thompson. Their conclusion was that the coordinates were based on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heading and distance, so the coordinates translate as 112 degrees by 365 degrees (although the maximum value should be 360) with a range of 365,321 [[SU]], or approximately 5.75 Colonial light-years. This indicates that ''Galactica'' only jumped 5.75 light-years from the Colony to Earth, and not some unimaginably vast distance as indicated by Adama's later one million light-year comment.<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760#more-1760 Bear McCreary's Battlestar Blog]</ref>
*At least two of the [[Messengers]], Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar, are proven to be entities with their own independent existences, and are not projections from the minds of those who see them. The exact nature of their existence - whether they are literal angels or something else - has not been determined. They have, however, been sent by another being sometimes called "God" to guide Baltar and Caprica Six in their destiny of protecting Hera.
** They have known each other a long time and borne witness to Kobol and the original Earth, as well as the Twelve Colonies and the new Earth. They can walk around and observe events even when no one else present can see them, though they may have the ability to appear to anyone they wish.
*Kara Thrace was sent back from the dead by "God" to guide humanity to a new home the coordinates of which were hidden in the Music.
*The final scenes of this episode, in fast-forwarding through time and attempting to set the entire work as a backstory, make the ending similar to that of the film [[Wikipedia:How the West Was Won (film)|How the West Was Won]].
* The constellation [[w:Ursa Major|Ursa Major]] (commonly known as the "Big Dipper") appears briefly in this episode by mistake<ref>Revealed by [[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]] in his [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-god-it-full-of-the-wrong-stars/ blog post].</ref>. It makes only the second appearance of a recognizable star pattern in the series, the first being Orion in "[[The Ties That Bind]]" (Orion is also visible in this episode).
* Adama's statement that New Earth is "one million light years" from Kobol must be taken as exaggeration or an error. The Milky Way is 100,000 light years across, and earlier statements in the show indicate that it takes considerable time to travel much shorter distances.
** [[Kevin Grazier]] confirmed that Adama's "million light years" comment is meant metaphorically instead of literally, in essence saying the Colonials have come an unthinkable distance to reach their new home.

===Reproduction of the Races===
*It is likely that some Ones, Fours, and Fives survived the destruction of the Colony, given that baseships were observed jumping in and out of the system by Racetrack and Skulls. They would not, however, have any long term survival prospects, having failed in both their plan to discover the secret that allowed Hera to be born and their attempt to gain the secrets of resurrection.
*Hera's mate or mates that produced children could be a Colonial human, a native Earth human, or even a another human-Cylon hybrid. All three races are strongly implied to be ancestors of what we consider to be modern day humans.
** The Final Five can be considered ancestors of present-day humanity through their quasi-parental link with Athena and the other Eights, Twos, and Sixes although it is unlikely they have a direct genetic link to us, due to their age, deceased status, or self-imposed isolation.
* Mitochondrial Eve, Hera, is the most recent matrilineal common ancestor for ''all'' people alive on Earth today. Like Hera, all people alive on Earth today carry some Cylon genes along with human genes--no one is one hundred percent "pure" Colonial human, as those who fled the Twelve Colonies were. Assuming that there are no "pure" humans living somewhere else in the universe today (descendants of the tiny number of survivors left behind in the Colonies), this means that humanity, as it was defined by people in the Twelve Colonies, has gone extinct, fulfilling the prophecies about the end of the human race.

===Miscellaneous===
*Attacking the colony to rescue Hera is presented as a risky scheme to save one person but there are legitimate tactical reasons for the attack. Should Cavil re-discover the secrets of resurrection through Hera, he would re-acquire a distinct advantage over the rebel Cylons and the Colonials. Thus, the attack could be seen as an attempt to deny Cavil his goal, and with resurrection he would undoubtedly proceed to wipe out humanity. Tigh's offer to restore resurrection in an exchange for peace gives Cavil what he wants but elevates the Colonial's bargaining position.
* In another piece of irony in a program that is full of such, the two beings most directly responsible for the attack and destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Gaius Baltar and Caprica Six, get to live on a lush green New Earth in love with each other.
* Even if humanity does repeat the Cycle, Lee Adama's plan would seem to have had some success, because it will have taken much, much longer to do so this time around.
* Ellen says that hopefully the [[Hybrid]]s will ''still'' respond to Anders' commands. In other words, they would recognize him from the time the Final Five ran the Colony.
* Cavil's suicide, in the way it is framed and executed, closely mirrors the televised 1987 suicide of American politician [[w:Budd Dwyer|Budd Dwyer]].
* Adama's drunken moment, where he sits against a wall, vomits, and then looks up at the night sky, echoes [[w:Oscar Wilde|Oscar Wilde]]'s famous aphorism: ''We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.''
* Though it was never explicitly stated in the Miniseries or after, it seems that Tigh was indeed planning to retire whenever Adama decided to leave the Colonial Military. The flashbacks in this episode to Saul and Ellen Tigh in the bar make it clear that Tigh is planning on following Adama out of the service. However Adama, as viewers come to see, decides ultimately to finish out his last years as the CO of ''Galactica'' despite reservations. Tigh obviously followed. This also sheds more light on Tigh's eventual estrangement from Ellen - which was where their relationship was at in the miniseries. The bitterness she doubtless felt at Tigh once again choosing Bill Adama over her was probably a factor in not only her noted loose behaviour, but their growing estrangement before the war.
*It is not entirely clear when in Adama's career he decided to pursue the idea of a civilian job as seen in both parts of "Daybreak". Dialogue during the lie detector test scene suggests Adama has been given his orders to command ''Galactica'', but is considering resigning before taking up the post. However, Adama notes in his initial interview with his prospective employer in the previous episode that he has already commanded two battlestars. One of these is obviously ''[[Valkyrie]]'', but it is not clear if Adama is already referring to ''Galactica'' as the second command (which could also suggest he is already commanding ''Galactica'' at the time this flashback is set and is considering his resignation when on leave from that ship), or to another battlestar that Adama once commanded but has never been mentioned before.
*When the Colony's Hybrids shut down, Cavil states that one of the Final Five did it, to which a Doral says it must be Anders, indicating he knows about the Final Five, which means Cavil must have lifted his ban on knowledge of the five among the other Cylon models, presumably after their identities became known during the Cylon Civil War. Doral's comment also indicates some knowledge of the technical specialties of the five or awareness that Anders' mental state could force the others to put him in a Hybrid bath. His knowledge could be based on intel from Boomer, though she escaped before Anders was connected to the stream, and the last she would have known he was in a coma.
* In [[Sharon Valerii]]'s flashback immediately after she was killed by [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], then-Commander Adama was upbraiding her for her constant poor landings he, among other things, told her she was not to let her personal life get in the way. This is a direct reference to the fact that she is still struggling with survivor's guilt over her parents' deaths on [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]], which occurred when she was going for training in the Colonial Military. The "deaths" of her parents were staged, however, by the Cylons who destroyed the colony of Troy to coincide with Valerii's placement as a sleeper agent. (The scenes were filmed, but cut from the aired version of the episode.)
* Chief Engineer Galen Tyrol's decision to travel to a highland area, which is implied to be Scotland, is a possible nod to the ''Star Trek'' character [[MemoryAlpha:Montgomery Scott|"Scotty"]], another famous science fiction engineer.
*According to Ron Moore, the island Tyrol mentions was intended to be [[w:Vancouver Island|Vancouver Island]] as a nod to the show's production site of Vancouver, British Columbia. [[Aaron Douglas]] however interpreted the line as a reference to Scotland and the reference to the highlands was then added.
*Simon dismisses the Colonial attack by citing the Cylons' superior numbers, saying in the end it all comes down to mathematics. This sentiment about mathematics is echoed in the final scenes by the Messenger Six.
*As the fleet flies into the sun, the lens flare creates a color pattern that resembles the Eye of Jupiter mandala.

== Questions ==

* What happened to the newly liberated Centurions?
* What happened to the Raiders?
* Why does "God" want the Cycle to be broken?
** On that note, ''can'' the Cycle be broken?
*How long has the cycle been going? Did an advanced race of humans and/or cylons discover independently evolved humans on other worlds, such as Kobol, before? Could these have been the Lords of Kobol, whose conflict with humans was caused by seeing their own mistakes repeated? Did Lee's decision to stop the construction of what could have been the new City of the Gods stop the cycle?
* What was the "similar incident" Skulls was starting to tell Racetrack about just before they were killed?
* What is the 'it' that does not like to be called 'God', and why does it "not like that name"?
* What is the date in the final scene?
* Where if anywhere does Kara Thrace actually go?

== Official Statements ==
*[http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/03/battlestar-galactica-daybreak-finale-moore-mcdonnell-olmos.html Chicago Tribune article] with remarks from Ron Moore, David Eick, Mary McDonnell, and Edward James Olmos.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*''Messenger Baltar says the last line of the series as he walks down a street of modern day New York City with Virtual Six. Baltar questions what God wants to be really called:''
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (moving in closer to V-Six, whispers): "You know it doesn't like that name!"
:'''Messenger Six''' (Doesn't answer vocally but her expression says "C'mon! you know better than that!"): ...........
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (Seeing her reaction): "Silly Me.....silly, silly me."

*''The Galactica is about to jump to The Colony and into harms way:''
:'''William Adama''': "Just so there'll be no misunderstandings later... ''Galactica'' has seen a lot of history, gone through a lot of battles. This ''will'' be her last. She will not fail us if we do not fail her. If we succeed in our mission, ''Galactica'' will bring us home. If we don't... it doesn’t matter anyway."

*''The Final Five are about to to stick their hand into Anders's hybrid tank and through that the [[datastream]] They are about to download the technical data of Resurrection to the Cavil Faction's Colony as agreed. As they do so their minds will essentially become one and they will all know each other's secrets whether they want to share or not. Tory Foster is unusually agitated and nervous:''
:'''Tory Foster''' (hesitantly with slight fear): "There are things that....that we've all done. Certain things that...people would be shocked.... to learn about."
:'''Cavil''' (shouting): "HEY! I DON'T MEAN TO RUSH YOU BUT YOU ARE KEEPING TWO CIVILIZATIONS WAITING!"
:'''Tory Foster''' (voice trembling slightly): Let's....Let's just all agree that no matter what we learn about each other...we're all Cylons and we're all capable of making mistakes."
:''(Those were her last words. Less than two minutes later, Tyrol learns of Tory murdering Cally and kills Tory by snapping her neck. She was being strangled too tightly to say anything else.)''

*''Cavil's last word before he commits suicide.''
:'''Cavil''': "Frak!"

*''Nuclear missles hitting it, have disturbed the Colony's balanced orbit, immediately causing it to start falling into the Singularity and it is dragging Galactica with it. Starbuck is frantically attempting to figure out the jump coordinates. This is a lyric from the song "All Along the Watchtower.''''
:'''Starbuck''': "There must be some kind of way out of here!"

*''Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar speculating if the cycle will continue.''
:'''Messenger Six''': "All of this has happened before..."
:'''Messenger Baltar''': "But the question remains: does all of this have to happen again?"

*''Sam Anders, essentially Galactica's Hybrid, says his last words to Kara Thrace after she leaves his side.''
:'''Samuel Anders''': "[[Maelstrom|See you on the other side]]."

*''In a flashback after saying goodbye to Galen Tyrol, Ellen and Saul Tigh are celebrating Saul's upcoming retirement two years before the Fall.''
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Tonight, we are going to celebrate your retirement and all the time I'm gonna get to spend with my ''husband''! ''[She kisses him.]''
:'''Saul Tigh''': Are you good with that?
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Ohhhhh... Saul! All I've ever wanted was to be with you. Not just weekend liberties or...or two weeks' leave a year. I mean full-time, you and me. Together, in a...in a house, in a tent...homeless and on the street... just be together.

*''While sitting under some trees on the savanna in Africa, William Adama explains to Laura Roslin why they chose to name their new planet [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]].''
:'''William Adama''': Earth is a dream...one we've been chasing for a long time. We've earned it. This is Earth.

*''Baltar to Caprica Six on New Earth in unspoken reference about his father''
:'''Baltar''': "You know, I know about farming." (sobs)

*''Laura Roslin is speaking to Dr. Cottle about the state of her health which both know it is grave with only a few days to live. Also, she is about to essentially go into battle to retrieve Hera and the Doctor appears to be on the verge of choking up:''
:'''Laura Roslin''': "Don't spoil your image, just light a cigarette and go and grumble."

*''Former Admiral of the Fleet William Adama is showing Laura their new home on New Earth in a Raptor. She sees a herd of gazelles stampeding at the sight of the Raptor over the lush and rich landscape and says her last words:''
:'''Roslin''': "So much life..."

*''William Adama is sitting on a high ridge, looking out on a spectacular view of the savannah. Nearby is Laura Roslin's grave, and his last spoken words in the series are to her:''
:'''William Adama''': "I laid out the cabin today. It's gonna have an easterly view. You should see the light that we get here. When the sun comes from behind the mountains, it's almost heavenly. It reminds me of you."

*''Boomer has just given over Hera to Athena, saving her life from Cavil and Simon dissection-and both redeeming herself and condemning herself to death''
:'''Boomer''' (to Athena): "Tell the old man, I owed him one."
:'''Athena''' (angrily) "Doesn't change anything you did though!"
:'''Boomer''' (shakes her head slightly): "No. We all make our choices. Today I made a choice. I think its my last one."
:'''Starbuck''': "All right this is really touching. Now can we get the frak out of here!?!"
:'''Boomer''' (to Starbuck): "You should know that your Raptor been destroyed. You can't go back that way."
:(Athena passes Hera to Helo)
:'''Athena''': "Yeah well, that is not the plan."
:'''Starbuck''' (sardonically): "Can we ''not'' tell her the plan?"
:'''Athena''': "Right."
:''(Athena and Boomer look each other in the eye for a moment. Athena raises her weapon. Boomer does not try to flee, accepting, if not welcoming her fate. Athena fires. Boomer is dead before she hits the deck.)''

== Guest Stars ==
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]]
* [[Mark Sheppard]] as [[Romo Lampkin]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]]
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]]
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
* [[Kerry Norton]] as [[Layne Ishay]]
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lieutenant [[Brendan Costanza|Brenden "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Brad Dryborough]] as Lieutenant/Admiral [[Louis Hoshi]]
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Ensign [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]]
* [[Lara Gilchrist]] as [[Paulla Schaffer]]
* [[Colin Corrigan]] as Marine [[Allan Nowart]]
* [[Leela Savasta]] as [[Tracey Anne]]
* [[Darcy Laurie]] as [[Dealino]]
* [[Iliana Gomez-Martinez]] as [[Hera Agathon]]
* [[Tobias Mehler]] as [[Zak Adama]]
* [[Simone Bailly]] as [[Shona]]
* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]
* [[Richard Jollymore]] as Marine #1
* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
* [[Dan Payne]] as [[Sean Allison]]
* [[Holly Eglinton]] as Stripper
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]] (uncredited)
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] as Man at news stand (uncredited)

== References ==

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== Summary ==

* [[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]] ''and a crew of volunteers undertake one last mission against the Cylons led by [[John Cavil]], while destinies are fulfilled.''

== Overview ==

===Act 1===

*The episode begins with a series of events that occurred before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]].
**In a strip bar in [[Caprica City]], [[William Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh|Saul]] and [[Ellen Tigh]] enjoy themselves. Adama questions whether to take a civilian job or take command of an aged battlestar,<ref>This is a side reference to the events of the episode, "[[Hero]]"</ref> finally deciding on the civilian job.
**[[Kara Thrace]] and her fiancé [[Zak Adama]] have his brother [[Lee Adama]] over for dinner in her apartment. Conversation turns to the contradiction in Lee's decision to join the [[Colonial Forces]], in light of his idealism and his disagreements with his father. He frames it as a pragmatic transaction: military service in exchange for a college education.
**Elsewhere, [[Laura Roslin]] greets her date, Sean Allison, at her home. She eventually recognizes him as a former student from years ago. Despite the age difference, Roslin decides to let him stay the night.
**At the strip bar, Bill Adama asks Saul whether he'd have taken the civilian desk job. Saul doesn't answer.
**Lee Adama and Thrace manage to drag Zak to a couch after a night of drinking. But Thrace isn't done and challenges Lee to shots.
**Bill Adama is drunkenly sick, vomiting outside on the street. With a weak smile, he looks up to the stars in the night sky.

*Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] sits in the former home of his [[Cult of Baltar|followers]], now empty. [[Virtual beings|Virtual Six]] tells him to trust in [[God (RDM)|God's]] plan for him, a plan she says he is already following.

===Act 2===
Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', final preparations are made for the mission...
* In [[sickbay]], Dr. [[Cottle]] leaves assistant [[Layne Ishay]] enough medication to allow Laura Roslin enough lucidity and mobility for 48 hours. She thanks him sincerely, leaving Cottle uncharacteristically speechless.
* In the [[pilot ready room]], [[Karl Agathon]] briefs the [[Raptor]] teams on the special nature of their rescue mission. Despite the odds, all volunteer.
* Lee Adama briefs the [[marines]] on Hera's likely location: deep inside the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[The Colony|colony]].
*In CIC, Admiral Adama work out the tactics of the battle against the colony; Close-range combat - no nuclear weapons and missiles.
* The [[Final Five]] plan to use [[Samuel Anders]], now effectively a [[Hybrid]] on ''[[Galactica]]'', to disrupt the Colony's Hybrids, a plan which requires Anders to be brought to [[CIC]] and connected to ''[[Galactica]]'''s computer systems.
* Saul Tigh is disturbed at the sight of gooey wires and conduit used to interface Anders with the battlestar.
* Admiral Adama hands over command of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] to [[Hoshi]], noting that if they aren't back from the mission in 12 hours, they will never come back. Similarly, Lee Adama appoints [[Romo Lampkin]] as President of the Twelve Colonies. He joins Admiral Hoshi on the last Raptor to leave ''Galactica'' for the baseship, the Fleet's new flagship.
* Baltar's followers get in the ship. Baltar enters, but then tells [[Paulla Schaffer|Paulla]] that he must stay on the ship. Lee Adama throws Baltar a weapon. As Baltar is given a weapon, a Number Six leads a large number of [[Cylon Centurion]]s down the [[hangar deck]]; a red sash painted on them for identification.
[[File:Daybreak Teaser.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|Adama in CIC during the [[Battle of the Colony]]. Note the extra cables near the control console which connect the ship's systems to Anders.]]

===Act 3===

*A shot of the Fleet shows that the rebel [[Basestar (RDM)|baseship]] fully regenerated since the [[Cylon Civil War]], and ready to lead the civilians to safety. ''Galactica'' separates from the fleet, retracting its [[flight pod]]s to prep for [[FTL]].

*Adama asks to go "around the horn", with the [[Saul Tigh|XO]] calling out combat stations over the loudspeaker.
** In sickbay, Layne Ishay prepares sickbay for wounded, with Laura Roslin assisting as best she can.
** [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] are in [[launch tube]]s, and the entire Raptor squadron, armed with troops and missiles, have been placed inside the starboard flight pod deck, amidst the ruins of the old [[Galactica Museum]].
** Lee Adama and his force of marines (including Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]]) and red-striped centurions take their positions.
** Gaius Baltar is a soldier protecting the hallways against boarders. He is surprised to find [[Caprica-Six]] by his side.
** In CIC, Ellen Tigh signals that Anders is ready to work.
** Adama gives a final speech, a final understanding and call to arms.

*The battlestar jumps away from the fleet, and [[Battle of the Colony]] begins...
** ''Galactica'' arrives only meters from the edge of the Colony, and is immediately besieged by the Cylon batteries.
** Ellen starts up Sam Anders, who makes contact with the Colony Hybrids and takes them and the guns offline. Ellen warns that [[Cylon Raider]]s will appear any minute.
** ''Galactica'' responds by launching its fighter wings. The Vipers launch, and the Raptors jump directly from within the starboard pod to the opposite side of the Colony in a flanking position. The Raptor jumps, however, cause massive damage to the pod, with gas venting outside from a gaping hole.
** Adama orders the battlestar's engines ahead at flank speed, ramming the alligator head into the Colony. ''Galactica's'' inhabitants take a beating, but breach the Colony through the forced entry. Lee Adama leads his marines and several Cylon Centurions inside from a front airlock.
** [[Racetrack]] and [[Skulls]] arm their nuclear missiles, presumably to strike the Colony after the rescue. But suddenly a piece of debris strikes their Raptor, killing all aboard and leaving the Raptor adrift.
** Several Raptors, including the one with [[Sharon Agathon]], Helo, and Starbuck, dock and make their way into the Colony.
** Deep inside the Colony, a [[Simon]] works on young Hera as [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] looks on in disgust. When she questions why he continues to work on Hera when they are under attack, the Simon explains that they maintain and superior force and numbers. Boomer assaults the Simon, snapping his neck, and takes Hera out of the room.

===Act 4===

* The Colony's halls are filled with gunfire. Cylon Centurions, including older [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Model 0005]]s fight each other as the Colonial fire teams push through.
* [[Cavil]], a [[Number Five]] and another Simon decide to go on the offensive, to attack the battlestar with their troops.

* In a hallway in ''Galactica'', ready to repel boarders, Caprica-Six and Baltar come to terms with their old relationship. As they kiss, they hear a Six's voice. "All of the pieces are falling into place."
* The Messenger Six ''and'' the Messenger Baltar stand above them. Caprica-Six and Baltar are each surprised that the other can see and hear the avatars.
* With a shudder, the battlestar hull is breached as waves of enemy Centurions, both old-model and modern, pour into the ship.

* The Agathons' team find Boomer, holding Hera. She gives the child to them, telling them to tell Admiral Adama that she "owed him one." With the child safe, Athena shoots Boomer.
* A flashback scene shows what Boomer meant: a time back in her days on ''Galactica'', as Adama and Tigh redress her but give her another chance to be a better pilot.

* Ishay has her hands full in sickbay, trying to triage and treat as many people as she can. The event is taxing, physically and mentally, for Roslin, as she comforts more dying than not.

* Lee Adama's team connects with Starbuck's team, with Hera in tow. When Lee asks where Thrace was, she answers, "Stopped for coffee."<ref>This might be the one time in the history of the series where an obvious joke to [[w:Starbucks Coffee|Starbucks Coffee]] has been used.</ref> With their objective complete and no other Colonial troops found, they head back to the battlestar's alligator-head.
[[File:Battery desctuction.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''Galactica'''s main batteries desperately try to defend the ship.]]
* ''Galactica'' batteries are being targeted by Raiders. She is losing what little defensive ability she has left. Enemy forces are coming at the reserve forces--where Baltar waits.

===Act 5===

* Caprica-Six and Baltar hold off the enemy Centurions. Baltar's passion at killing Centurions gets a bit out of control as Lee Adama's team reenter the battlestar with Hera. As more enemies appear, Lee and Baltar fire away.
* Laura Roslin sits and experiences yet another vision of the [[Opera House]] and little Hera. Struggling to walk, driven by something she can't fully realize, she gets up to find Hera.
* Starbuck leads the Agathons through the hallways, but a Number Five appears from behind, seriously wounding Helo in the leg and killing a marine before Starbuck eliminates him. A damaged, but still functioning enemy Centurion shows up and in the confusion, Hera runs away. Athena runs after her at the request of her wounded husband.
* Hera walks amidst the gunfighting, when soon she encounters Roslin, who pulls out of the path of an enemy patrol and to safety. But when Roslin turns back to the child, she is gone again.
* Caprica-Six and Baltar are running, and are out of ammo. Suddenly they see Hera, as well as Roslin and Athena--all grouped together as in the Opera House vision. Caprica-Six scoops up the child and enters a hallway, closing the hatchway, preventing Athena and Roslin from following. The opera house vision had Caprica-Six and Baltar closing the door on boht Athena and Roslin after picking up Hera.
* As the scene shifts between visions of the Opera House and the corridors, Baltar and Caprica-Six realize what they must do: follow their vision into the Opera House--which turns out to be CIC, where the Final Five reside, overlooking the lower deck of CIC as they appeared in the vision, standing above.
* Adama and his men have apparently just finished defending the CIC from a break-in by Cavil, a Doral and a Simon. The Doral and the Simon are dead, and Cavil is under guard. An explosion rocks the CIC, and Cavil picks up a gun and grabs Hera as a shield.
* Baltar pleads for the child's freedom, telling Cavil that Hera is key to humanity's survival as well. He reasons with Cavil that there are higher forces at work, that led them all, here, for a reason. Baltar also reveals that he has been visited by angels - the agents of God. When Cavil questions if God has his people's interests at heart, on how Baltar knows that God is on his side, Baltar replies (in an allusion of something [[The Hand of God (RDM)| Messenger Six once told him]]), "God is not on anyone's side." The Messengers look on with a pleased expression.
* Baltar asks Cavil to take a leap of faith. Saul Tigh sweetens the pot by offering to reteach Cavil the secret of [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]], this time in exchange not only for Hera's life but for permanent peace, where the Cylons leave humanity alone.
* Cavil agrees. He uses the Battlestar comm to order his forces to stand down and releases Hera. Admiral Adama orders stand-down as well.

===Act 6===

* Vipers and Raptors return to ''Galactica'' as the Raiders return to the Colony. Laura Roslin joins the admiral in CIC.
* The Five each know part of the secret to resurrection. They will combine their knowledge by connecting themselves through the water in Ander's tank.
* Ellen Tigh tells the others that the process will also share memories as well as data. Saul jokes that he can't wait to see them.
* Before they begin, [[Tory Foster]], visibly anxious, warns the others that some of what they see in each other's minds might be shocking and asks that they agree to keep in mind that they're all fallible. An impatient Cavil screams. "Hey! I don't mean to rush you, but you are keeping two civilizations waiting!" Saul brushes the warning off.
* The Five dip their hands and make the connection. A Number Four verifies by wireless that the Colony is receiving the correct information.
* As the data flows to the Colony, the Final Five indeed see each's other's memories: first Anders, then Saul, then Ellen.
* Foster's memory of murdering [[Cally Tyrol]] in an effort to protect her secret of being a Cylon comes to the forefront, surprising the others of the Five, and sending [[Galen Tyrol]] into a homicidal rage.
* Tyrol pulls his hand from the pool and wraps both hands tightly around Foster's neck in a death-grip, eventually snapping her neck.
* As Anders and the Colony Hybrid scream due to the sudden disconnection, the enemy Cylons in CIC believe they are deceived and open fire. The Colonials kill all but Cavil, who shouts an exasperated "[[Frak]]!" before putting his pistol in his mouth and pulling the trigger.

* High above, as the Raiders begin attacking ''Galactica'' again, [[Racetrack]]'s damaged Raptor drifts, its crew lifeless. A rock strikes the ship, causing Racetrack's dead hand to strike the firing button to the Raptor's tactical nuclear missiles, launching them all straight at the Colony.
* The force of the explosions severely damage the Colony, pushing it towards the black hole, threatening to take ''Galactica'' with it.
[[File:Cripple.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' suffers massive hull damage as she completes the jump from the Colony.]]
* Adama orders Kara Thrace to make a [[blind jump]], but Thrace thinks about [[The Music|the music her father played]], the music that Hera wrote to her. Recalling the mathematical associations she tried to discern from the music, Thrace realizes the music works as a series of FTL coordinates.
* She punches in the coordinates into the [[Computers|navigation computer]] and jumps the ship. As she enters the coordinates, brief flashbacks are shown, including her finding her own corpse on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], and Leoben calling her an angel.

* A flashback scene appears where Lee Adama and Kara Thrace talk about how she [[The Destiny|thinks about death]] every time she gets into a cockpit. She claims she's not completely fearless, though. She admits her biggest fear isn't dying, but being forgotten once she is gone.

* ''Galactica'' completes the jump--but the strain of the last battle causes the battlestar's structure to ripple and twist. The ship suffers myriad hull breaches, but the engines restart.
* Adama orders a damage report from Saul, who walks by Galen Tyrol and the dead body of Tory Foster. Tyrol sits on the floor blankly.
* A flashback shows [[Callandra Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] catching Tyrol and [[Sharon Valerii]] parting after an escapade in his workshop. Cally warns Tyrol that he needs to learn to recognize who he can really count on.<ref name="extended">This scene is in the extended cut of "Daybreak", available on the Season 4.5 Blu-ray disc set.</ref>
* Saul notes that while vital systems are still online, ''Galactica'''s structural members--its back--are broken. The ship will never jump again. Wherever they are, they're stuck.
* "Where have you taken us, Kara?" Roslin asks, as the scene changes to an exterior shot to show the battlestar flying over a gray, rocky moon.
* But is not just a moon...''Galactica'' has arrived at the ''moon of Earth''...another Earth, this one with the continent of Africa in prominent view.

===Act 7===
[[File:Battlestar Over Africa.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|A crippled ''Galactica'' seen in orbit over the Sahara Desert.]]
* Twelve hours later, the Fleet jumps into the new Earth's orbit as ''Galactica'' passes by. A Raptor came to Hoshi to guide them to new Earth.
* Landing ship after landing ship leave for the new world, which unlike the old Earth, is clearly lush and full of life.
* On a green, rich savanna in Africa, Admiral Adama, Cottle, Saul Tigh, Hoshi, and Baltar look on, lying prone on their stomachs with binoculars at a tribe of early humans. Cottle confirms that the native humans are compatible with the Colonials genetically. Adama is astonished that humans just so happened to have evolved on this particular world.

* At a camp, as Lampkin starts making plans for the construction of a city, Lee Adama gets an idea: "No city. Not this time."
* He later explains his idea to his father: let humanity start all over again. Let the Colonials enter the new world with just their basic possessions, and teach the best parts of themselves to the primitive humans on this world. He explains that humans have always let their brains outrace their hearts. Giving their technology up will hopefully "break the cycle."

* Admiral Adama maps out a plan to populate various continents and land masses, spreading out humanity and Cylon far and wide, distributing supplies to give all a good chance of survival. To Lampkin's surprise, the peoples of the Fleet take a liking to leaving technology behind.
* A [[Number Two]] tells Adama that the remaining Twos, Sixes, and Eights will stay on Earth as well, handing over the baseship to the Centurions, to give them their own freedom. When Lampkin questions if setting the Centurions free won't cause another holocaust hundreds of years from now, Ellen Tigh agrees it's a risk, but believes the cycle of death has been ended. Adama agrees.
* Adama tells that, after everyone is offloaded from the ships, the Fleet will reunite with ''Galactica'' a final time. Piloted by Samuel Anders, still in his tank in CIC, connected into the battlestar, he will fly all the ships on a final voyage into the Sun.

* Kara Thrace, eyes filled with tears, meets with Anders at his tank, kissing him goodbye for the last time, and leaving her [[dog tags]]. As she leaves, he mutters, "I'll see you on the other side."

===Act 8===

* Admiral William Adama descends into the hangar deck, wearing a [[flight suit]]. The deck is otherwise completely empty of anything, and anyone.
* He takes a seat in a [[Viper Mark II]]. Not just any Mark II...but the one that Galen Tyrol's team rebuilt for him as a retirement gift [[Miniseries, Night 1|so long ago]].
* As Adama's Viper launches, the scene shifts to six years prior, where Adama is taking a lie detector test for the prospective desk job. When the test administrator asks him test questions such as, "Are you a Cylon?" and "Have you ever stolen money from a cash drawer?" Adama is angered and leaves, saying, "I'd rather spend the rest of my career--what's left of it--on a broken old down ship, than to have someone sit here and question my word."
* Husker's Viper makes a final fly-by of the old battlestar, looking at her one last time before pointing his Viper towards Earth.
[[File:The fleet's end.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The [[fleet]] heading straight into the Sun.]]
* Samuel Anders' voice from the past talks of his days in sport, dreaming of perfection, and being linked to it, to creation, as Anders guides the Fleet, now united to the mathematical perfection he once spoke of through his duties as a Hybrid.
* As the [[Colonial_Anthem|Colonial Anthem]]--a version of the [[Original Series]] main theme--plays, the scene shows ''Galactica'' and the Fleet gathered a final time, heading away from Earth and towards the sun to its demise.

* Walking in the savannah, the Tighs speak with Galen Tyrol a final time. He has decided to go to the northern highlands of Earth (likely Scotland <ref>http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/03/battlestar_galactica_ronald_d.html</ref>).
* Before they part, Saul says that if what happened to Cally would've happened to Ellen, he "would've done the same frakkin' thing." As Galen leaves, Saul and Ellen embrace.
* The scene shifts back to Caprica City and the strip club. Ellen arrives and greets Saul. She is ready to celebrate his retirement, and eager to spend all her time with him. She explains that all she's ever wanted was to be with him full-time.

===Act 9===

* On the plains, Bill Adama sits with Laura Roslin, watching herds of gazelle. Her vision weakening, she tries to use her glasses with the binoculars. "A very beautiful world," she says. When she asks what the name of the planet is, Adama tells her it's Earth. He adds, "Earth is a dream," believing that their new home, a long-sought destination, deserves the name.
* Roslin's breathing becomes labored and shallow. Adama offers to give her a better look at the wildlife. He picks her up and carries her to a nearby Raptor.
* Lee Adama and Kara Thrace notice and meet Bill Adama there. The Adamas hug, and Bill Adama exchanges his greeting with Thrace one last time, Thrace saying "[[nothing but the rain]]" before Bill hugs and kisses her. Thrace and Lee wave goodbye to a smiling Roslin as the Raptor ascends.

* Lee realizes that his father isn't coming back. Kara Thrace tells Lee that she isn't coming back, either. "I just know that I am done here. I've completed my journey...and it feels good."

* A flashback scene, back in Thrace's apartment, where Thrace dares Lee to make love to her on her dining room table. But before they could do anything, the crash of a glass partially awakens Zak, causing the two to realize what they were doing. They shake hands and say goodbye.

* "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, Lee," Kara Thrace says. As Lee tells her of desire to explore and climb mountains, he turns to find that Kara Thrace has vanished, as if she were a ghost. "Goodbye, Kara," he says. "You won't be forgotten."
* A flashback scene shows the pigeon that would be trapped in Lee's apartment after his visit to Kara and Zak. It looks at Lee and flies out of the window and away.

* In another flashback from six years prior, Laura Roslin returns to stand by the side of the bed, thanks Sean Allison, but tells him that they will not meet this way again, and asks him to leave. As the man leaves, Roslin returns to her bathroom, lights a cigarette, then makes a phone call. She accepts the opportunity to work on Mayor [[Richard Adar]]'s campaign. She committs herself "all the way to the end".

* Bill Adama's Raptor flies over flamingos. "So much..life," Laura Roslin says...her final words as she closes her eyes and quietly passes.
* Bill's thoughts turn to the cabin he intends to build for them. When he turns to Laura to ask about planting a garden, he sees that she is gone.
* In tears, Bill removes his wedding ring and places it on Laura's hand. Looking back up, he sees a good set of grassy hills ahead. "Right there...I'm gonna build it right there, Laura," he says before setting the Raptor down.

===Act 10===

* A line of people walk into the wilderness, calm and ready to take on the world. Romo Lampkin appears to be in charge. Saul and Ellen Tigh bring up the rear.
* The Agathons walk as well, Helo using a makeshift crutch. Helo and Athena squabble playfully over who will teach Hera how to hunt. Hera doesn't care; smiling, she lets go of her parents' hands and runs ahead of them in play. Helo and Athena hold each other's hands instead.

* Gaius Baltar and Caprica-Six look on at Hera playing as the Messengers reappear. When Caprica-Six questions if the protection of Hera was all that God wanted of them, the Messenger Six replies, "God's plan is never complete." "Great..." Baltar replies sullenly.
* Messenger Baltar counters, "I think it's safe to say that, from now on, your lives will be less...eventful." Their virtual selves disappear, and Baltar takes Six's hand.

* Another flashback to Caprica City. Baltar offers Caprica-Six an opportunity to "peek" into the [[Colonial Defense Mainframe]]. He makes clear that he's not doing it for her "employers", but for her, and requests her discretion. He obviously has fallen in love with her.

* When Baltar points to some land, he recalls his heritage, and [[Julius Baltar|his father]], and that he knows a bit about farming, to a bit of tears.

* Bill Adama sits near a cairn he built for Laura Roslin's body and, looking out into the hills and valley, speaks to her about the cabin he is building.

* The scene turns to show Hera playing and looking upward. Scenes of wood and desert and sea pass by in a geologic montage to reveal an Earth city - New York City - 150,000 years later.

* As a fly-over of the city appears, a voice-over of Virtual-Six reads from a magazine article of the Tanzanian discovery of the bones of what scientists believe are the remains of the [[w:mitochondrial Eve|mitochondrial Eve]], the matrilineal common ancestor of mankind.

[[Image:Angels_rdm.jpg|thumb|Angels Baltar and Six...and a man reading National Geographic. The man is actually Ronald D. Moore, creator of the series.]]

* As [[Ron D. Moore|a man]] reads about the scientific discovery, the Messenger counterparts of Six and Baltar look over his shoulder at a magazine article of the news, and reveal what they know...the bones are those of Hera Agathon, born of a Cylon mother and a human father. No other people on the street appear to notice them.

* The two talk of the technology and decadence, of whether this Earth will repeat the mistakes of generations past and again become overwhelmed by their creations. The Six thinks not, to Baltar's surprise. She cites the Law of Averages, believing it to be part of God's plan.

* "You know it doesn't like that name," Baltar says. Six only looks back in mild defiance. "Silly. Silly me," he replies as the two walk away into the metropolis.

* The episode concludes with scenes of robots, from toys to advanced automatons growing and evolving, as Jimi Hendrix's--Earth's popular version--of "[[The Music|All Along The Watchtower]]" plays, ending with an image of [http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-10744-Robot+or+Human%3F+Here%27s+ACTROID.html an attractive-looking female automaton] gazing out over Times Square from a giant outdoor television screen as Six and Baltar walk off into the distance.

== Notes ==
:''See [[Daybreak, Part II/Notes]]''

== Analysis ==
===Who and what guided them===
*The coordinates that Thrace enters, 1123 / 6536 / 5321 correspond to the notation of the Final Four theme [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/theme-watchtower.jpg]. The song is in a C# Phrygian scale (enharmonic with A major and F# minor). 1 represents C#, and each higher integer indicates the next note in the scale, such that

:1 = C#
:2 = D
:3 = E
:(4 = F#)
:5 = G#
:6 = A
:(7 = B)

:The linked graphic omits the first and last note of the theme, but both can be heard in the soundtrack during the jump montage. The second "five" (in the third chunk of four digits) corresponds to the tuplet G#/A/G#, effectively omitting the trill up to high A. Every note has the same duration except for the last two, which are twice the length of the others.
*The first four numbers of Kara Thrace's jump coordinates -- 1, 1, 2, 3 -- are the first four numbers of the most common Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 1), where each number is the the sum of the previous two. The last four numbers in reverse -- 1, 2, 3, 5 -- are the start of another Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 2).
*Science advisor Kevin Grazier and composer Bear McCreary actually worked out the science behind the jump coordinates/musical score with input from Bradley Thompson. Their conclusion was that the coordinates were based on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heading and distance, so the coordinates translate as 112 degrees by 365 degrees (although the maximum value should be 360) with a range of 365,321 [[SU]], or approximately 5.75 Colonial light-years. This indicates that ''Galactica'' only jumped 5.75 light-years from the Colony to Earth, and not some unimaginably vast distance as indicated by Adama's later one million light-year comment.<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760#more-1760 Bear McCreary's Battlestar Blog]</ref>
*At least two of the [[Messengers]], Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar, are proven to be entities with their own independent existences, and are not projections from the minds of those who see them. The exact nature of their existence - whether they are literal angels or something else - has not been determined. They have, however, been sent by another being sometimes called "God" to guide Baltar and Caprica Six in their destiny of protecting Hera.
** They have known each other a long time and borne witness to Kobol and the original Earth, as well as the Twelve Colonies and the new Earth. They can walk around and observe events even when no one else present can see them, though they may have the ability to appear to anyone they wish.
*Kara Thrace was sent back from the dead by "God" to guide humanity to a new home the coordinates of which were hidden in the Music.
*The final scenes of this episode, in fast-forwarding through time and attempting to set the entire work as a backstory, make the ending similar to that of the film [[Wikipedia:How the West Was Won (film)|How the West Was Won]].
* The constellation [[w:Ursa Major|Ursa Major]] (commonly known as the "Big Dipper") appears briefly in this episode by mistake<ref>Revealed by [[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]] in his [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-god-it-full-of-the-wrong-stars/ blog post].</ref>. It makes only the second appearance of a recognizable star pattern in the series, the first being Orion in "[[The Ties That Bind]]" (Orion is also visible in this episode).
* Adama's statement that New Earth is "one million light years" from Kobol must be taken as exaggeration or an error. The Milky Way is 100,000 light years across, and earlier statements in the show indicate that it takes considerable time to travel much shorter distances.
** [[Kevin Grazier]] confirmed that Adama's "million light years" comment is meant metaphorically instead of literally, in essence saying the Colonials have come an unthinkable distance to reach their new home.

===Reproduction of the Races===
*It is likely that some Ones, Fours, and Fives survived the destruction of the Colony, given that baseships were observed jumping in and out of the system by Racetrack and Skulls. They would not, however, have any long term survival prospects, having failed in both their plan to discover the secret that allowed Hera to be born and their attempt to gain the secrets of resurrection.
*Hera's mate or mates that produced children could be a Colonial human, a native Earth human, or even a another human-Cylon hybrid. All three races are strongly implied to be ancestors of what we consider to be modern day humans.
** The Final Five can be considered ancestors of present-day humanity through their quasi-parental link with Athena and the other Eights, Twos, and Sixes although it is unlikely they have a direct genetic link to us, due to their age, deceased status, or self-imposed isolation.
* Mitochondrial Eve, Hera, is the most recent matrilineal common ancestor for ''all'' people alive on Earth today. Like Hera, all people alive on Earth today carry some Cylon genes along with human genes--no one is one hundred percent "pure" Colonial human, as those who fled the Twelve Colonies were. Assuming that there are no "pure" humans living somewhere else in the universe today (descendants of the tiny number of survivors left behind in the Colonies), this means that humanity, as it was defined by people in the Twelve Colonies, has gone extinct, fulfilling the prophecies about the end of the human race.

===Miscellaneous===
*Attacking the colony to rescue Hera is presented as a risky scheme to save one person but there are legitimate tactical reasons for the attack. Should Cavil re-discover the secrets of resurrection through Hera, he would re-acquire a distinct advantage over the rebel Cylons and the Colonials. Thus, the attack could be seen as an attempt to deny Cavil his goal, and with resurrection he would undoubtedly proceed to wipe out humanity. Tigh's offer to restore resurrection in an exchange for peace gives Cavil what he wants but elevates the Colonial's bargaining position.
* In another piece of irony in a program that is full of such, the two beings most directly responsible for the attack and destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Gaius Baltar and Caprica Six, get to live on a lush green New Earth in love with each other.
* Even if humanity does repeat the Cycle, Lee Adama's plan would seem to have had some success, because it will have taken much, much longer to do so this time around.
* Ellen says that hopefully the [[Hybrid]]s will ''still'' respond to Anders' commands. In other words, they would recognize him from the time the Final Five ran the Colony.
* Cavil's suicide, in the way it is framed and executed, closely mirrors the televised 1987 suicide of American politician [[w:Budd Dwyer|Budd Dwyer]].
* Adama's drunken moment, where he sits against a wall, vomits, and then looks up at the night sky, echoes [[w:Oscar Wilde|Oscar Wilde]]'s famous aphorism: ''We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.''
* Though it was never explicitly stated in the Miniseries or after, it seems that Tigh was indeed planning to retire whenever Adama decided to leave the Colonial Military. The flashbacks in this episode to Saul and Ellen Tigh in the bar make it clear that Tigh is planning on following Adama out of the service. However Adama, as viewers come to see, decides ultimately to finish out his last years as the CO of ''Galactica'' despite reservations. Tigh obviously followed. This also sheds more light on Tigh's eventual estrangement from Ellen - which was where their relationship was at in the miniseries. The bitterness she doubtless felt at Tigh once again choosing Bill Adama over her was probably a factor in not only her noted loose behaviour, but their growing estrangement before the war.
*It is not entirely clear when in Adama's career he decided to pursue the idea of a civilian job as seen in both parts of "Daybreak". Dialogue during the lie detector test scene suggests Adama has been given his orders to command ''Galactica'', but is considering resigning before taking up the post. However, Adama notes in his initial interview with his prospective employer in the previous episode that he has already commanded two battlestars. One of these is obviously ''[[Valkyrie]]'', but it is not clear if Adama is already referring to ''Galactica'' as the second command (which could also suggest he is already commanding ''Galactica'' at the time this flashback is set and is considering his resignation when on leave from that ship), or to another battlestar that Adama once commanded but has never been mentioned before.
*When the Colony's Hybrids shut down, Cavil states that one of the Final Five did it, to which a Doral says it must be Anders, indicating he knows about the Final Five, which means Cavil must have lifted his ban on knowledge of the five among the other Cylon models, presumably after their identities became known during the Cylon Civil War. Doral's comment also indicates some knowledge of the technical specialties of the five or awareness that Anders' mental state could force the others to put him in a Hybrid bath. His knowledge could be based on intel from Boomer, though she escaped before Anders was connected to the stream, and the last she would have known he was in a coma.
* In [[Sharon Valerii]]'s flashback immediately after she was killed by [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], then-Commander Adama was upbraiding her for her constant poor landings he, among other things, told her she was not to let her personal life get in the way. This is a direct reference to the fact that she is still struggling with survivor's guilt over her parents' deaths on [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]], which occurred when she was going for training in the Colonial Military. The "deaths" of her parents were staged, however, by the Cylons who destroyed the colony of Troy to coincide with Valerii's placement as a sleeper agent. (The scenes were filmed, but cut from the aired version of the episode.)
* Chief Engineer Galen Tyrol's decision to travel to a highland area, which is implied to be Scotland, is a possible nod to the ''Star Trek'' character [[MemoryAlpha:Montgomery Scott|"Scotty"]], another famous science fiction engineer.
*According to Ron Moore, the island Tyrol mentions was intended to be [[w:Vancouver Island|Vancouver Island]] as a nod to the show's production site of Vancouver, British Columbia. [[Aaron Douglas]] however interpreted the line as a reference to Scotland and the reference to the highlands was then added.
*Simon dismisses the Colonial attack by citing the Cylons' superior numbers, saying in the end it all comes down to mathematics. This sentiment about mathematics is echoed in the final scenes by the Messenger Six.
*As the fleet flies into the sun, the lens flare creates a color pattern that resembles the Eye of Jupiter mandala.

== Questions ==

* What happened to the newly liberated Centurions?
* What happened to the Raiders?
* Why does "God" want the Cycle to be broken?
** On that note, ''can'' the Cycle be broken?
*How long has the cycle been going? Did an advanced race of humans and/or cylons discover independently evolved humans on other worlds, such as Kobol, before? Could these have been the Lords of Kobol, whose conflict with humans was caused by seeing their own mistakes repeated? Did Lee's decision to stop the construction of what could have been the new City of the Gods stop the cycle?
* What was the "similar incident" Skulls was starting to tell Racetrack about just before they were killed?
* What is the 'it' that does not like to be called 'God', and why does it "not like that name"?
* What is the date in the final scene?
* Where if anywhere does Kara Thrace actually go?

== Official Statements ==
*[http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/03/battlestar-galactica-daybreak-finale-moore-mcdonnell-olmos.html Chicago Tribune article] with remarks from Ron Moore, David Eick, Mary McDonnell, and Edward James Olmos.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*''Messenger Baltar says the last line of the series as he walks down a street of modern day New York City with Virtual Six. Baltar questions what God wants to be really called:''
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (moving in closer to V-Six, whispers): "You know it doesn't like that name!"
:'''Messenger Six''' (Doesn't answer vocally but her expression says "C'mon! you know better than that!"): ...........
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (Seeing her reaction): "Silly Me.....silly, silly me."

*''The Galactica is about to jump to The Colony and into harms way:''
:'''William Adama''': "Just so there'll be no misunderstandings later... ''Galactica'' has seen a lot of history, gone through a lot of battles. This ''will'' be her last. She will not fail us if we do not fail her. If we succeed in our mission, ''Galactica'' will bring us home. If we don't... it doesn’t matter anyway."

*''The Final Five are about to to stick their hand into Anders's hybrid tank and through that the [[datastream]] They are about to download the technical data of Resurrection to the Cavil Faction's Colony as agreed. As they do so their minds will essentially become one and they will all know each other's secrets whether they want to share or not. Tory Foster is unusually agitated and nervous:''
:'''Tory Foster''' (hesitantly with slight fear): "There are things that....that we've all done. Certain things that...people would be shocked.... to learn about."
:'''Cavil''' (shouting): "HEY! I DON'T MEAN TO RUSH YOU BUT YOU ARE KEEPING TWO CIVILIZATIONS WAITING!"
:'''Tory Foster''' (voice trembling slightly): Let's....Let's just all agree that no matter what we learn about each other...we're all Cylons and we're all capable of making mistakes."
:''(Those were her last words. Less than two minutes later, Tyrol learns of Tory murdering Cally and kills Tory by snapping her neck. She was being strangled too tightly to say anything else.)''

*''Cavil's last word before he commits suicide.''
:'''Cavil''': "Frak!"

*''Nuclear missles hitting it, have disturbed the Colony's balanced orbit, immediately causing it to start falling into the Singularity and it is dragging Galactica with it. Starbuck is frantically attempting to figure out the jump coordinates. This is a lyric from the song "All Along the Watchtower.''''
:'''Starbuck''': "There must be some kind of way out of here!"

*''Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar speculating if the cycle will continue.''
:'''Messenger Six''': "All of this has happened before..."
:'''Messenger Baltar''': "But the question remains: does all of this have to happen again?"

*''Sam Anders, essentially Galactica's Hybrid, says his last words to Kara Thrace after she leaves his side.''
:'''Samuel Anders''': "[[Maelstrom|See you on the other side]]."

*''In a flashback after saying goodbye to Galen Tyrol, Ellen and Saul Tigh are celebrating Saul's upcoming retirement two years before the Fall.''
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Tonight, we are going to celebrate your retirement and all the time I'm gonna get to spend with my ''husband''! ''[She kisses him.]''
:'''Saul Tigh''': Are you good with that?
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Ohhhhh... Saul! All I've ever wanted was to be with you. Not just weekend liberties or...or two weeks' leave a year. I mean full-time, you and me. Together, in a...in a house, in a tent...homeless and on the street... just be together.

*''While sitting under some trees on the savanna in Africa, William Adama explains to Laura Roslin why they chose to name their new planet [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]].''
:'''William Adama''': Earth is a dream...one we've been chasing for a long time. We've earned it. This is Earth.

*''Baltar to Caprica Six on New Earth in unspoken reference about his father''
:'''Baltar''': "You know, I know about farming." (sobs)

*''Laura Roslin is speaking to Dr. Cottle about the state of her health which both know it is grave with only a few days to live. Also, she is about to essentially go into battle to retrieve Hera and the Doctor appears to be on the verge of choking up:''
:'''Laura Roslin''': "Don't spoil your image, just light a cigarette and go and grumble."

*''Former Admiral of the Fleet William Adama is showing Laura their new home on New Earth in a Raptor. She sees a herd of gazelles stampeding at the sight of the Raptor over the lush and rich landscape and says her last words:''
:'''Roslin''': "So much life..."

*''William Adama is sitting on a high ridge, looking out on a spectacular view of the savannah. Nearby is Laura Roslin's grave, and his last spoken words in the series are to her:''
:'''William Adama''': "I laid out the cabin today. It's gonna have an easterly view. You should see the light that we get here. When the sun comes from behind the mountains, it's almost heavenly. It reminds me of you."

*''Boomer has just given over Hera to Athena, saving her life from Cavil and Simon dissection-and both redeeming herself and condemning herself to death''
:'''Boomer''' (to Athena): "Tell the old man, I owed him one."
:'''Athena''' (angrily) "Doesn't change anything you did though!"
:'''Boomer''' (shakes her head slightly): "No. We all make our choices. Today I made a choice. I think its my last one."
:'''Starbuck''': "All right this is really touching. Now can we get the frak out of here!?!"
:'''Boomer''' (to Starbuck): "You should know that your Raptor been destroyed. You can't go back that way."
:(Athena passes Hera to Helo)
:'''Athena''': "Yeah well, that is not the plan."
:'''Starbuck''' (sardonically): "Can we ''not'' tell her the plan?"
:'''Athena''': "Right."
:''(Athena and Boomer look each other in the eye for a moment. Athena raises her weapon. Boomer does not try to flee, accepting, if not welcoming her fate. Athena fires. Boomer is dead before she hits the deck.)''

== Guest Stars ==
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]]
* [[Mark Sheppard]] as [[Romo Lampkin]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]]
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]]
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
* [[Kerry Norton]] as [[Layne Ishay]]
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lieutenant [[Brendan Costanza|Brenden "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Brad Dryborough]] as Lieutenant/Admiral [[Louis Hoshi]]
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Ensign [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]]
* [[Lara Gilchrist]] as [[Paulla Schaffer]]
* [[Colin Corrigan]] as Marine [[Allan Nowart]]
* [[Leela Savasta]] as [[Tracey Anne]]
* [[Darcy Laurie]] as [[Dealino]]
* [[Iliana Gomez-Martinez]] as [[Hera Agathon]]
* [[Tobias Mehler]] as [[Zak Adama]]
* [[Simone Bailly]] as [[Shona]]
* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]
* [[Richard Jollymore]] as Marine #1
* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
* [[Dan Payne]] as [[Sean Allison]]
* [[Holly Eglinton]] as Stripper
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]] (uncredited)
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] as Man at news stand (uncredited)

== References ==

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== Summary ==

* [[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]] ''and a crew of volunteers undertake one last mission against the Cylons led by [[John Cavil]], while destinies are fulfilled.''

== Overview ==

===Act 1===

*The episode begins with a series of events that occurred before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]].
**In a strip bar in [[Caprica City]], [[William Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh|Saul]] and [[Ellen Tigh]] enjoy themselves. Adama questions whether to take a civilian job or take command of an aged battlestar,<ref>This is a side reference to the events of the episode, "[[Hero]]"</ref> finally deciding on the civilian job.
**[[Kara Thrace]] and her fiancé [[Zak Adama]] have his brother [[Lee Adama]] over for dinner in her apartment. Conversation turns to the contradiction in Lee's decision to join the [[Colonial Forces]], in light of his idealism and his disagreements with his father. He frames it as a pragmatic transaction: military service in exchange for a college education.
**Elsewhere, [[Laura Roslin]] greets her date, Sean Allison, at her home. She eventually recognizes him as a former student from years ago. Despite the age difference, Roslin decides to let him stay the night.
**At the strip bar, Bill Adama asks Saul whether he'd have taken the civilian desk job. Saul doesn't answer.
**Lee Adama and Thrace manage to drag Zak to a couch after a night of drinking. But Thrace isn't done and challenges Lee to shots.
**Bill Adama is drunkenly sick, vomiting outside on the street. With a weak smile, he looks up to the stars in the night sky.

*Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] sits in the former home of his [[Cult of Baltar|followers]], now empty. [[Virtual beings|Virtual Six]] tells him to trust in [[God (RDM)|God's]] plan for him, a plan she says he is already following.

===Act 2===
Aboard ''[[Galactica]]'', final preparations are made for the mission...
* In [[sickbay]], Dr. [[Cottle]] leaves assistant [[Layne Ishay]] enough medication to allow Laura Roslin enough lucidity and mobility for 48 hours. She thanks him sincerely, leaving Cottle uncharacteristically speechless.
* In the [[pilot ready room]], [[Karl Agathon]] briefs the [[Raptor]] teams on the special nature of their rescue mission. Despite the odds, all volunteer.
* Lee Adama briefs the [[marines]] on Hera's likely location: deep inside the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[The Colony|colony]].
*In CIC, Admiral Adama work out the tactics of the battle against the colony; Close-range combat - no nuclear weapons and missiles.
* The [[Final Five]] plan to use [[Samuel Anders]], now effectively a [[Hybrid]] on ''[[Galactica]]'', to disrupt the Colony's Hybrids, a plan which requires Anders to be brought to [[CIC]] and connected to ''[[Galactica]]'''s computer systems.
* Saul Tigh is disturbed at the sight of gooey wires and conduit used to interface Anders with the battlestar.
* Admiral Adama hands over command of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] to [[Hoshi]], noting that if they aren't back from the mission in 12 hours, they will never come back. Similarly, Lee Adama appoints [[Romo Lampkin]] as President of the Twelve Colonies. He joins Admiral Hoshi on the last Raptor to leave ''Galactica'' for the baseship, the Fleet's new flagship.
* Baltar's followers get in the ship. Baltar enters, but then tells [[Paulla Schaffer|Paulla]] that he must stay on the ship. Lee Adama throws Baltar a weapon. As Baltar is given a weapon, a Number Six leads a large number of [[Cylon Centurion]]s down the [[hangar deck]]; a red sash painted on them for identification.
[[File:Daybreak Teaser.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|Adama in CIC during the [[Battle of the Colony]]. Note the extra cables near the control console which connect the ship's systems to Anders.]]

===Act 3===

*A shot of the Fleet shows that the rebel [[Basestar (RDM)|baseship]] fully regenerated since the [[Cylon Civil War]], and ready to lead the civilians to safety. ''Galactica'' separates from the fleet, retracting its [[flight pod]]s to prep for [[FTL]].

*Adama asks to go "around the horn", with the [[Saul Tigh|XO]] calling out combat stations over the loudspeaker.
** In sickbay, Layne Ishay prepares sickbay for wounded, with Laura Roslin assisting as best she can.
** [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] are in [[launch tube]]s, and the entire Raptor squadron, armed with troops and missiles, have been placed inside the starboard flight pod deck, amidst the ruins of the old [[Galactica Museum]].
** Lee Adama and his force of marines (including Sergeant [[Allan Nowart]]) and red-striped centurions take their positions.
** Gaius Baltar is a soldier protecting the hallways against boarders. He is surprised to find [[Caprica-Six]] by his side.
** In CIC, Ellen Tigh signals that Anders is ready to work.
** Adama gives a final speech, a final understanding and call to arms.

*The battlestar jumps away from the fleet, and [[Battle of the Colony]] begins...
** ''Galactica'' arrives only meters from the edge of the Colony, and is immediately besieged by the Cylon batteries.
** Ellen starts up Sam Anders, who makes contact with the Colony Hybrids and takes them and the guns offline. Ellen warns that [[Cylon Raider]]s will appear any minute.
** ''Galactica'' responds by launching its fighter wings. The Vipers launch, and the Raptors jump directly from within the starboard pod to the opposite side of the Colony in a flanking position. The Raptor jumps, however, cause massive damage to the pod, with gas venting outside from a gaping hole.
** Adama orders the battlestar's engines ahead at flank speed, ramming the alligator head into the Colony. ''Galactica's'' inhabitants take a beating, but breach the Colony through the forced entry. Lee Adama leads his marines and several Cylon Centurions inside from a front airlock.
** [[Racetrack]] and [[Skulls]] arm their nuclear missiles, presumably to strike the Colony after the rescue. But suddenly a piece of debris strikes their Raptor, killing all aboard and leaving the Raptor adrift.
** Several Raptors, including the one with [[Sharon Agathon]], Helo, and Starbuck, dock and make their way into the Colony.
** Deep inside the Colony, a [[Simon]] works on young Hera as [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] looks on in disgust. When she questions why he continues to work on Hera when they are under attack, the Simon explains that they maintain and superior force and numbers. Boomer assaults the Simon, snapping his neck, and takes Hera out of the room.

===Act 4===

* The Colony's halls are filled with gunfire. Cylon Centurions, including older [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Model 0005]]s fight each other as the Colonial fire teams push through.
* [[Cavil]], a [[Number Five]] and another Simon decide to go on the offensive, to attack the battlestar with their troops.

* In a hallway in ''Galactica'', ready to repel boarders, Caprica-Six and Baltar come to terms with their old relationship. As they kiss, they hear a Six's voice. "All of the pieces are falling into place."
* The Messenger Six ''and'' the Messenger Baltar stand above them. Caprica-Six and Baltar are each surprised that the other can see and hear the avatars.
* With a shudder, the battlestar hull is breached as waves of enemy Centurions, both old-model and modern, pour into the ship.

* The Agathons' team find Boomer, holding Hera. She gives the child to them, telling them to tell Admiral Adama that she "owed him one." With the child safe, Athena shoots Boomer.
* A flashback scene shows what Boomer meant: a time back in her days on '''Galactica'', as Adama and Tigh redress her but give her another chance to be a better pilot.

* Ishay has her hands full in sickbay, trying to triage and treat as many people as she can. The event is taxing, physically and mentally, for Roslin, as she comforts more dying than not.

* Lee Adama's team connects with Starbuck's team, with Hera in tow. When Lee asks where Thrace was, she answers, "Stopped for coffee."<ref>This might be the one time in the history of the series where an obvious joke to [[w:Starbucks Coffee|Starbucks Coffee]] has been used.</ref> With their objective complete and no other Colonial troops found, they head back to the battlestar's alligator-head.
[[File:Battery desctuction.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''Galactica'''s main batteries desperately try to defend the ship.]]
* ''Galactica'' batteries are being targeted by Raiders. She is losing what little defensive ability she has left. Enemy forces are coming at the reserve forces--where Baltar waits.

===Act 5===

* Caprica-Six and Baltar hold off the enemy Centurions. Baltar's passion at killing Centurions gets a bit out of control as Lee Adama's team reenter the battlestar with Hera. As more enemies appear, Lee and Baltar fire away.
* Laura Roslin sits and experiences yet another vision of the [[Opera House]] and little Hera. Struggling to walk, driven by something she can't fully realize, she gets up to find Hera.
* Starbuck leads the Agathons through the hallways, but a Number Five appears from behind, seriously wounding Helo in the leg and killing a marine before Starbuck eliminates him. A damaged, but still functioning enemy Centurion shows up and in the confusion, Hera runs away. Athena runs after her at the request of her wounded husband.
* Hera walks amidst the gunfighting, when soon she encounters Roslin, who pulls out of the path of an enemy patrol and to safety. But when Roslin turns back to the child, she is gone again.
* Caprica-Six and Baltar are running, and are out of ammo. Suddenly they see Hera, as well as Roslin and Athena--all grouped together as in the Opera House vision. Caprica-Six scoops up the child and enters a hallway, closing the hatchway, preventing Athena and Roslin from following. The opera house vision had Caprica-Six and Baltar closing the door on boht Athena and Roslin after picking up Hera.
* As the scene shifts between visions of the Opera House and the corridors, Baltar and Caprica-Six realize what they must do: follow their vision into the Opera House--which turns out to be CIC, where the Final Five reside, overlooking the lower deck of CIC as they appeared in the vision, standing above.
* Adama and his men have apparently just finished defending the CIC from a break-in by Cavil, a Doral and a Simon. The Doral and the Simon are dead, and Cavil is under guard. An explosion rocks the CIC, and Cavil picks up a gun and grabs Hera as a shield.
* Baltar pleads for the child's freedom, telling Cavil that Hera is key to humanity's survival as well. He reasons with Cavil that there are higher forces at work, that led them all, here, for a reason. Baltar also reveals that he has been visited by angels - the agents of God. When Cavil questions if God has his people's interests at heart, on how Baltar knows that God is on his side, Baltar replies (in an allusion of something [[The Hand of God (RDM)| Messenger Six once told him]]), "God is not on anyone's side." The Messengers look on with a pleased expression.
* Baltar asks Cavil to take a leap of faith. Saul Tigh sweetens the pot by offering to reteach Cavil the secret of [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]], this time in exchange not only for Hera's life but for permanent peace, where the Cylons leave humanity alone.
* Cavil agrees. He uses the Battlestar comm to order his forces to stand down and releases Hera. Admiral Adama orders stand-down as well.

===Act 6===

* Vipers and Raptors return to ''Galactica'' as the Raiders return to the Colony. Laura Roslin joins the admiral in CIC.
* The Five each know part of the secret to resurrection. They will combine their knowledge by connecting themselves through the water in Ander's tank.
* Ellen Tigh tells the others that the process will also share memories as well as data. Saul jokes that he can't wait to see them.
* Before they begin, [[Tory Foster]], visibly anxious, warns the others that some of what they see in each other's minds might be shocking and asks that they agree to keep in mind that they're all fallible. An impatient Cavil screams. "Hey! I don't mean to rush you, but you are keeping two civilizations waiting!" Saul brushes the warning off.
* The Five dip their hands and make the connection. A Number Four verifies by wireless that the Colony is receiving the correct information.
* As the data flows to the Colony, the Final Five indeed see each's other's memories: first Anders, then Saul, then Ellen.
* Foster's memory of murdering [[Cally Tyrol]] in an effort to protect her secret of being a Cylon comes to the forefront, surprising the others of the Five, and sending [[Galen Tyrol]] into a homicidal rage.
* Tyrol pulls his hand from the pool and wraps both hands tightly around Foster's neck in a death-grip, eventually snapping her neck.
* As Anders and the Colony Hybrid scream due to the sudden disconnection, the enemy Cylons in CIC believe they are deceived and open fire. The Colonials kill all but Cavil, who shouts an exasperated "[[Frak]]!" before putting his pistol in his mouth and pulling the trigger.

* High above, as the Raiders begin attacking ''Galactica'' again, [[Racetrack]]'s damaged Raptor drifts, its crew lifeless. A rock strikes the ship, causing Racetrack's dead hand to strike the firing button to the Raptor's tactical nuclear missiles, launching them all straight at the Colony.
* The force of the explosions severely damage the Colony, pushing it towards the black hole, threatening to take ''Galactica'' with it.
[[File:Cripple.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' suffers massive hull damage as she completes the jump from the Colony.]]
* Adama orders Kara Thrace to make a [[blind jump]], but Thrace thinks about [[The Music|the music her father played]], the music that Hera wrote to her. Recalling the mathematical associations she tried to discern from the music, Thrace realizes the music works as a series of FTL coordinates.
* She punches in the coordinates into the [[Computers|navigation computer]] and jumps the ship. As she enters the coordinates, brief flashbacks are shown, including her finding her own corpse on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], and Leoben calling her an angel.

* A flashback scene appears where Lee Adama and Kara Thrace talk about how she [[The Destiny|thinks about death]] every time she gets into a cockpit. She claims she's not completely fearless, though. She admits her biggest fear isn't dying, but being forgotten once she is gone.

* ''Galactica'' completes the jump--but the strain of the last battle causes the battlestar's structure to ripple and twist. The ship suffers myriad hull breaches, but the engines restart.
* Adama orders a damage report from Saul, who walks by Galen Tyrol and the dead body of Tory Foster. Tyrol sits on the floor blankly.
* A flashback shows [[Callandra Tyrol|Cally Henderson]] catching Tyrol and [[Sharon Valerii]] parting after an escapade in his workshop. Cally warns Tyrol that he needs to learn to recognize who he can really count on.<ref name="extended">This scene is in the extended cut of "Daybreak", available on the Season 4.5 Blu-ray disc set.</ref>
* Saul notes that while vital systems are still online, ''Galactica'''s structural members--its back--are broken. The ship will never jump again. Wherever they are, they're stuck.
* "Where have you taken us, Kara?" Roslin asks, as the scene changes to an exterior shot to show the battlestar flying over a gray, rocky moon.
* But is not just a moon...''Galactica'' has arrived at the ''moon of Earth''...another Earth, this one with the continent of Africa in prominent view.

===Act 7===
[[File:Battlestar Over Africa.jpg|thumb|right|200px|right|A crippled ''Galactica'' seen in orbit over the Sahara Desert.]]
* Twelve hours later, the Fleet jumps into the new Earth's orbit as ''Galactica'' passes by. A Raptor came to Hoshi to guide them to new Earth.
* Landing ship after landing ship leave for the new world, which unlike the old Earth, is clearly lush and full of life.
* On a green, rich savanna in Africa, Admiral Adama, Cottle, Saul Tigh, Hoshi, and Baltar look on, lying prone on their stomachs with binoculars at a tribe of early humans. Cottle confirms that the native humans are compatible with the Colonials genetically. Adama is astonished that humans just so happened to have evolved on this particular world.

* At a camp, as Lampkin starts making plans for the construction of a city, Lee Adama gets an idea: "No city. Not this time."
* He later explains his idea to his father: let humanity start all over again. Let the Colonials enter the new world with just their basic possessions, and teach the best parts of themselves to the primitive humans on this world. He explains that humans have always let their brains outrace their hearts. Giving their technology up will hopefully "break the cycle."

* Admiral Adama maps out a plan to populate various continents and land masses, spreading out humanity and Cylon far and wide, distributing supplies to give all a good chance of survival. To Lampkin's surprise, the peoples of the Fleet take a liking to leaving technology behind.
* A [[Number Two]] tells Adama that the remaining Twos, Sixes, and Eights will stay on Earth as well, handing over the baseship to the Centurions, to give them their own freedom. When Lampkin questions if setting the Centurions free won't cause another holocaust hundreds of years from now, Ellen Tigh agrees it's a risk, but believes the cycle of death has been ended. Adama agrees.
* Adama tells that, after everyone is offloaded from the ships, the Fleet will reunite with ''Galactica'' a final time. Piloted by Samuel Anders, still in his tank in CIC, connected into the battlestar, he will fly all the ships on a final voyage into the Sun.

* Kara Thrace, eyes filled with tears, meets with Anders at his tank, kissing him goodbye for the last time, and leaving her [[dog tags]]. As she leaves, he mutters, "I'll see you on the other side."

===Act 8===

* Admiral William Adama descends into the hangar deck, wearing a [[flight suit]]. The deck is otherwise completely empty of anything, and anyone.
* He takes a seat in a [[Viper Mark II]]. Not just any Mark II...but the one that Galen Tyrol's team rebuilt for him as a retirement gift [[Miniseries, Night 1|so long ago]].
* As Adama's Viper launches, the scene shifts to six years prior, where Adama is taking a lie detector test for the prospective desk job. When the test administrator asks him test questions such as, "Are you a Cylon?" and "Have you ever stolen money from a cash drawer?" Adama is angered and leaves, saying, "I'd rather spend the rest of my career--what's left of it--on a broken old down ship, than to have someone sit here and question my word."
* Husker's Viper makes a final fly-by of the old battlestar, looking at her one last time before pointing his Viper towards Earth.
[[File:The fleet's end.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The [[fleet]] heading straight into the Sun.]]
* Samuel Anders' voice from the past talks of his days in sport, dreaming of perfection, and being linked to it, to creation, as Anders guides the Fleet, now united to the mathematical perfection he once spoke of through his duties as a Hybrid.
* As the [[Colonial_Anthem|Colonial Anthem]]--a version of the [[Original Series]] main theme--plays, the scene shows ''Galactica'' and the Fleet gathered a final time, heading away from Earth and towards the sun to its demise.

* Walking in the savannah, the Tighs speak with Galen Tyrol a final time. He has decided to go to the northern highlands of Earth (likely Scotland <ref>http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/03/battlestar_galactica_ronald_d.html</ref>).
* Before they part, Saul says that if what happened to Cally would've happened to Ellen, he "would've done the same frakkin' thing." As Galen leaves, Saul and Ellen embrace.
* The scene shifts back to Caprica City and the strip club. Ellen arrives and greets Saul. She is ready to celebrate his retirement, and eager to spend all her time with him. She explains that all she's ever wanted was to be with him full-time.

===Act 9===

* On the plains, Bill Adama sits with Laura Roslin, watching herds of gazelle. Her vision weakening, she tries to use her glasses with the binoculars. "A very beautiful world," she says. When she asks what the name of the planet is, Adama tells her it's Earth. He adds, "Earth is a dream," believing that their new home, a long-sought destination, deserves the name.
* Roslin's breathing becomes labored and shallow. Adama offers to give her a better look at the wildlife. He picks her up and carries her to a nearby Raptor.
* Lee Adama and Kara Thrace notice and meet Bill Adama there. The Adamas hug, and Bill Adama exchanges his greeting with Thrace one last time, Thrace saying "[[nothing but the rain]]" before Bill hugs and kisses her. Thrace and Lee wave goodbye to a smiling Roslin as the Raptor ascends.

* Lee realizes that his father isn't coming back. Kara Thrace tells Lee that she isn't coming back, either. "I just know that I am done here. I've completed my journey...and it feels good."

* A flashback scene, back in Thrace's apartment, where Thrace dares Lee to make love to her on her dining room table. But before they could do anything, the crash of a glass partially awakens Zak, causing the two to realize what they were doing. They shake hands and say goodbye.

* "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, Lee," Kara Thrace says. As Lee tells her of desire to explore and climb mountains, he turns to find that Kara Thrace has vanished, as if she were a ghost. "Goodbye, Kara," he says. "You won't be forgotten."
* A flashback scene shows the pigeon that would be trapped in Lee's apartment after his visit to Kara and Zak. It looks at Lee and flies out of the window and away.

* In another flashback from six years prior, Laura Roslin returns to stand by the side of the bed, thanks Sean Allison, but tells him that they will not meet this way again, and asks him to leave. As the man leaves, Roslin returns to her bathroom, lights a cigarette, then makes a phone call. She accepts the opportunity to work on Mayor [[Richard Adar]]'s campaign. She committs herself "all the way to the end".

* Bill Adama's Raptor flies over flamingos. "So much..life," Laura Roslin says...her final words as she closes her eyes and quietly passes.
* Bill's thoughts turn to the cabin he intends to build for them. When he turns to Laura to ask about planting a garden, he sees that she is gone.
* In tears, Bill removes his wedding ring and places it on Laura's hand. Looking back up, he sees a good set of grassy hills ahead. "Right there...I'm gonna build it right there, Laura," he says before setting the Raptor down.

===Act 10===

* A line of people walk into the wilderness, calm and ready to take on the world. Romo Lampkin appears to be in charge. Saul and Ellen Tigh bring up the rear.
* The Agathons walk as well, Helo using a makeshift crutch. Helo and Athena squabble playfully over who will teach Hera how to hunt. Hera doesn't care; smiling, she lets go of her parents' hands and runs ahead of them in play. Helo and Athena hold each other's hands instead.

* Gaius Baltar and Caprica-Six look on at Hera playing as the Messengers reappear. When Caprica-Six questions if the protection of Hera was all that God wanted of them, the Messenger Six replies, "God's plan is never complete." "Great..." Baltar replies sullenly.
* Messenger Baltar counters, "I think it's safe to say that, from now on, your lives will be less...eventful." Their virtual selves disappear, and Baltar takes Six's hand.

* Another flashback to Caprica City. Baltar offers Caprica-Six an opportunity to "peek" into the [[Colonial Defense Mainframe]]. He makes clear that he's not doing it for her "employers", but for her, and requests her discretion. He obviously has fallen in love with her.

* When Baltar points to some land, he recalls his heritage, and [[Julius Baltar|his father]], and that he knows a bit about farming, to a bit of tears.

* Bill Adama sits near a cairn he built for Laura Roslin's body and, looking out into the hills and valley, speaks to her about the cabin he is building.

* The scene turns to show Hera playing and looking upward. Scenes of wood and desert and sea pass by in a geologic montage to reveal an Earth city - New York City - 150,000 years later.

* As a fly-over of the city appears, a voice-over of Virtual-Six reads from a magazine article of the Tanzanian discovery of the bones of what scientists believe are the remains of the [[w:mitochondrial Eve|mitochondrial Eve]], the matrilineal common ancestor of mankind.

[[Image:Angels_rdm.jpg|thumb|Angels Baltar and Six...and a man reading National Geographic. The man is actually Ronald D. Moore, creator of the series.]]

* As [[Ron D. Moore|a man]] reads about the scientific discovery, the Messenger counterparts of Six and Baltar look over his shoulder at a magazine article of the news, and reveal what they know...the bones are those of Hera Agathon, born of a Cylon mother and a human father. No other people on the street appear to notice them.

* The two talk of the technology and decadence, of whether this Earth will repeat the mistakes of generations past and again become overwhelmed by their creations. The Six thinks not, to Baltar's surprise. She cites the Law of Averages, believing it to be part of God's plan.

* "You know it doesn't like that name," Baltar says. Six only looks back in mild defiance. "Silly. Silly me," he replies as the two walk away into the metropolis.

* The episode concludes with scenes of robots, from toys to advanced automatons growing and evolving, as Jimi Hendrix's--Earth's popular version--of "[[The Music|All Along The Watchtower]]" plays, ending with an image of [http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-10744-Robot+or+Human%3F+Here%27s+ACTROID.html an attractive-looking female automaton] gazing out over Times Square from a giant outdoor television screen as Six and Baltar walk off into the distance.

== Notes ==
:''See [[Daybreak, Part II/Notes]]''

== Analysis ==
===Who and what guided them===
*The coordinates that Thrace enters, 1123 / 6536 / 5321 correspond to the notation of the Final Four theme [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/theme-watchtower.jpg]. The song is in a C# Phrygian scale (enharmonic with A major and F# minor). 1 represents C#, and each higher integer indicates the next note in the scale, such that

:1 = C#
:2 = D
:3 = E
:(4 = F#)
:5 = G#
:6 = A
:(7 = B)

:The linked graphic omits the first and last note of the theme, but both can be heard in the soundtrack during the jump montage. The second "five" (in the third chunk of four digits) corresponds to the tuplet G#/A/G#, effectively omitting the trill up to high A. Every note has the same duration except for the last two, which are twice the length of the others.
*The first four numbers of Kara Thrace's jump coordinates -- 1, 1, 2, 3 -- are the first four numbers of the most common Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 1), where each number is the the sum of the previous two. The last four numbers in reverse -- 1, 2, 3, 5 -- are the start of another Fibonacci Sequence (starting with 1, 2).
*Science advisor Kevin Grazier and composer Bear McCreary actually worked out the science behind the jump coordinates/musical score with input from Bradley Thompson. Their conclusion was that the coordinates were based on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heading and distance, so the coordinates translate as 112 degrees by 365 degrees (although the maximum value should be 360) with a range of 365,321 [[SU]], or approximately 5.75 Colonial light-years. This indicates that ''Galactica'' only jumped 5.75 light-years from the Colony to Earth, and not some unimaginably vast distance as indicated by Adama's later one million light-year comment.<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760#more-1760 Bear McCreary's Battlestar Blog]</ref>
*At least two of the [[Messengers]], Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar, are proven to be entities with their own independent existences, and are not projections from the minds of those who see them. The exact nature of their existence - whether they are literal angels or something else - has not been determined. They have, however, been sent by another being sometimes called "God" to guide Baltar and Caprica Six in their destiny of protecting Hera.
** They have known each other a long time and borne witness to Kobol and the original Earth, as well as the Twelve Colonies and the new Earth. They can walk around and observe events even when no one else present can see them, though they may have the ability to appear to anyone they wish.
*Kara Thrace was sent back from the dead by "God" to guide humanity to a new home the coordinates of which were hidden in the Music.
*The final scenes of this episode, in fast-forwarding through time and attempting to set the entire work as a backstory, make the ending similar to that of the film [[Wikipedia:How the West Was Won (film)|How the West Was Won]].
* The constellation [[w:Ursa Major|Ursa Major]] (commonly known as the "Big Dipper") appears briefly in this episode by mistake<ref>Revealed by [[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]] in his [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-god-it-full-of-the-wrong-stars/ blog post].</ref>. It makes only the second appearance of a recognizable star pattern in the series, the first being Orion in "[[The Ties That Bind]]" (Orion is also visible in this episode).
* Adama's statement that New Earth is "one million light years" from Kobol must be taken as exaggeration or an error. The Milky Way is 100,000 light years across, and earlier statements in the show indicate that it takes considerable time to travel much shorter distances.
** [[Kevin Grazier]] confirmed that Adama's "million light years" comment is meant metaphorically instead of literally, in essence saying the Colonials have come an unthinkable distance to reach their new home.

===Reproduction of the Races===
*It is likely that some Ones, Fours, and Fives survived the destruction of the Colony, given that baseships were observed jumping in and out of the system by Racetrack and Skulls. They would not, however, have any long term survival prospects, having failed in both their plan to discover the secret that allowed Hera to be born and their attempt to gain the secrets of resurrection.
*Hera's mate or mates that produced children could be a Colonial human, a native Earth human, or even a another human-Cylon hybrid. All three races are strongly implied to be ancestors of what we consider to be modern day humans.
** The Final Five can be considered ancestors of present-day humanity through their quasi-parental link with Athena and the other Eights, Twos, and Sixes although it is unlikely they have a direct genetic link to us, due to their age, deceased status, or self-imposed isolation.
* Mitochondrial Eve, Hera, is the most recent matrilineal common ancestor for ''all'' people alive on Earth today. Like Hera, all people alive on Earth today carry some Cylon genes along with human genes--no one is one hundred percent "pure" Colonial human, as those who fled the Twelve Colonies were. Assuming that there are no "pure" humans living somewhere else in the universe today (descendants of the tiny number of survivors left behind in the Colonies), this means that humanity, as it was defined by people in the Twelve Colonies, has gone extinct, fulfilling the prophecies about the end of the human race.

===Miscellaneous===
*Attacking the colony to rescue Hera is presented as a risky scheme to save one person but there are legitimate tactical reasons for the attack. Should Cavil re-discover the secrets of resurrection through Hera, he would re-acquire a distinct advantage over the rebel Cylons and the Colonials. Thus, the attack could be seen as an attempt to deny Cavil his goal, and with resurrection he would undoubtedly proceed to wipe out humanity. Tigh's offer to restore resurrection in an exchange for peace gives Cavil what he wants but elevates the Colonial's bargaining position.
* In another piece of irony in a program that is full of such, the two beings most directly responsible for the attack and destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Gaius Baltar and Caprica Six, get to live on a lush green New Earth in love with each other.
* Even if humanity does repeat the Cycle, Lee Adama's plan would seem to have had some success, because it will have taken much, much longer to do so this time around.
* Ellen says that hopefully the [[Hybrid]]s will ''still'' respond to Anders' commands. In other words, they would recognize him from the time the Final Five ran the Colony.
* Cavil's suicide, in the way it is framed and executed, closely mirrors the televised 1987 suicide of American politician [[w:Budd Dwyer|Budd Dwyer]].
* Adama's drunken moment, where he sits against a wall, vomits, and then looks up at the night sky, echoes [[w:Oscar Wilde|Oscar Wilde]]'s famous aphorism: ''We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.''
* Though it was never explicitly stated in the Miniseries or after, it seems that Tigh was indeed planning to retire whenever Adama decided to leave the Colonial Military. The flashbacks in this episode to Saul and Ellen Tigh in the bar make it clear that Tigh is planning on following Adama out of the service. However Adama, as viewers come to see, decides ultimately to finish out his last years as the CO of ''Galactica'' despite reservations. Tigh obviously followed. This also sheds more light on Tigh's eventual estrangement from Ellen - which was where their relationship was at in the miniseries. The bitterness she doubtless felt at Tigh once again choosing Bill Adama over her was probably a factor in not only her noted loose behaviour, but their growing estrangement before the war.
*It is not entirely clear when in Adama's career he decided to pursue the idea of a civilian job as seen in both parts of "Daybreak". Dialogue during the lie detector test scene suggests Adama has been given his orders to command ''Galactica'', but is considering resigning before taking up the post. However, Adama notes in his initial interview with his prospective employer in the previous episode that he has already commanded two battlestars. One of these is obviously ''[[Valkyrie]]'', but it is not clear if Adama is already referring to ''Galactica'' as the second command (which could also suggest he is already commanding ''Galactica'' at the time this flashback is set and is considering his resignation when on leave from that ship), or to another battlestar that Adama once commanded but has never been mentioned before.
*When the Colony's Hybrids shut down, Cavil states that one of the Final Five did it, to which a Doral says it must be Anders, indicating he knows about the Final Five, which means Cavil must have lifted his ban on knowledge of the five among the other Cylon models, presumably after their identities became known during the Cylon Civil War. Doral's comment also indicates some knowledge of the technical specialties of the five or awareness that Anders' mental state could force the others to put him in a Hybrid bath. His knowledge could be based on intel from Boomer, though she escaped before Anders was connected to the stream, and the last she would have known he was in a coma.
* In [[Sharon Valerii]]'s flashback immediately after she was killed by [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], then-Commander Adama was upbraiding her for her constant poor landings he, among other things, told her she was not to let her personal life get in the way. This is a direct reference to the fact that she is still struggling with survivor's guilt over her parents' deaths on [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]], which occurred when she was going for training in the Colonial Military. The "deaths" of her parents were staged, however, by the Cylons who destroyed the colony of Troy to coincide with Valerii's placement as a sleeper agent. (The scenes were filmed, but cut from the aired version of the episode.)
* Chief Engineer Galen Tyrol's decision to travel to a highland area, which is implied to be Scotland, is a possible nod to the ''Star Trek'' character [[MemoryAlpha:Montgomery Scott|"Scotty"]], another famous science fiction engineer.
*According to Ron Moore, the island Tyrol mentions was intended to be [[w:Vancouver Island|Vancouver Island]] as a nod to the show's production site of Vancouver, British Columbia. [[Aaron Douglas]] however interpreted the line as a reference to Scotland and the reference to the highlands was then added.
*Simon dismisses the Colonial attack by citing the Cylons' superior numbers, saying in the end it all comes down to mathematics. This sentiment about mathematics is echoed in the final scenes by the Messenger Six.
*As the fleet flies into the sun, the lens flare creates a color pattern that resembles the Eye of Jupiter mandala.

== Questions ==

* What happened to the newly liberated Centurions?
* What happened to the Raiders?
* Why does "God" want the Cycle to be broken?
** On that note, ''can'' the Cycle be broken?
*How long has the cycle been going? Did an advanced race of humans and/or cylons discover independently evolved humans on other worlds, such as Kobol, before? Could these have been the Lords of Kobol, whose conflict with humans was caused by seeing their own mistakes repeated? Did Lee's decision to stop the construction of what could have been the new City of the Gods stop the cycle?
* What was the "similar incident" Skulls was starting to tell Racetrack about just before they were killed?
* What is the 'it' that does not like to be called 'God', and why does it "not like that name"?
* What is the date in the final scene?
* Where if anywhere does Kara Thrace actually go?

== Official Statements ==
*[http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/03/battlestar-galactica-daybreak-finale-moore-mcdonnell-olmos.html Chicago Tribune article] with remarks from Ron Moore, David Eick, Mary McDonnell, and Edward James Olmos.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*''Messenger Baltar says the last line of the series as he walks down a street of modern day New York City with Virtual Six. Baltar questions what God wants to be really called:''
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (moving in closer to V-Six, whispers): "You know it doesn't like that name!"
:'''Messenger Six''' (Doesn't answer vocally but her expression says "C'mon! you know better than that!"): ...........
:'''Messenger Baltar''' (Seeing her reaction): "Silly Me.....silly, silly me."

*''The Galactica is about to jump to The Colony and into harms way:''
:'''William Adama''': "Just so there'll be no misunderstandings later... ''Galactica'' has seen a lot of history, gone through a lot of battles. This ''will'' be her last. She will not fail us if we do not fail her. If we succeed in our mission, ''Galactica'' will bring us home. If we don't... it doesn’t matter anyway."

*''The Final Five are about to to stick their hand into Anders's hybrid tank and through that the [[datastream]] They are about to download the technical data of Resurrection to the Cavil Faction's Colony as agreed. As they do so their minds will essentially become one and they will all know each other's secrets whether they want to share or not. Tory Foster is unusually agitated and nervous:''
:'''Tory Foster''' (hesitantly with slight fear): "There are things that....that we've all done. Certain things that...people would be shocked.... to learn about."
:'''Cavil''' (shouting): "HEY! I DON'T MEAN TO RUSH YOU BUT YOU ARE KEEPING TWO CIVILIZATIONS WAITING!"
:'''Tory Foster''' (voice trembling slightly): Let's....Let's just all agree that no matter what we learn about each other...we're all Cylons and we're all capable of making mistakes."
:''(Those were her last words. Less than two minutes later, Tyrol learns of Tory murdering Cally and kills Tory by snapping her neck. She was being strangled too tightly to say anything else.)''

*''Cavil's last word before he commits suicide.''
:'''Cavil''': "Frak!"

*''Nuclear missles hitting it, have disturbed the Colony's balanced orbit, immediately causing it to start falling into the Singularity and it is dragging Galactica with it. Starbuck is frantically attempting to figure out the jump coordinates. This is a lyric from the song "All Along the Watchtower.''''
:'''Starbuck''': "There must be some kind of way out of here!"

*''Messenger Six and Messenger Baltar speculating if the cycle will continue.''
:'''Messenger Six''': "All of this has happened before..."
:'''Messenger Baltar''': "But the question remains: does all of this have to happen again?"

*''Sam Anders, essentially Galactica's Hybrid, says his last words to Kara Thrace after she leaves his side.''
:'''Samuel Anders''': "[[Maelstrom|See you on the other side]]."

*''In a flashback after saying goodbye to Galen Tyrol, Ellen and Saul Tigh are celebrating Saul's upcoming retirement two years before the Fall.''
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Tonight, we are going to celebrate your retirement and all the time I'm gonna get to spend with my ''husband''! ''[She kisses him.]''
:'''Saul Tigh''': Are you good with that?
:'''Ellen Tigh''': Ohhhhh... Saul! All I've ever wanted was to be with you. Not just weekend liberties or...or two weeks' leave a year. I mean full-time, you and me. Together, in a...in a house, in a tent...homeless and on the street... just be together.

*''While sitting under some trees on the savanna in Africa, William Adama explains to Laura Roslin why they chose to name their new planet [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]].''
:'''William Adama''': Earth is a dream...one we've been chasing for a long time. We've earned it. This is Earth.

*''Baltar to Caprica Six on New Earth in unspoken reference about his father''
:'''Baltar''': "You know, I know about farming." (sobs)

*''Laura Roslin is speaking to Dr. Cottle about the state of her health which both know it is grave with only a few days to live. Also, she is about to essentially go into battle to retrieve Hera and the Doctor appears to be on the verge of choking up:''
:'''Laura Roslin''': "Don't spoil your image, just light a cigarette and go and grumble."

*''Former Admiral of the Fleet William Adama is showing Laura their new home on New Earth in a Raptor. She sees a herd of gazelles stampeding at the sight of the Raptor over the lush and rich landscape and says her last words:''
:'''Roslin''': "So much life..."

*''William Adama is sitting on a high ridge, looking out on a spectacular view of the savannah. Nearby is Laura Roslin's grave, and his last spoken words in the series are to her:''
:'''William Adama''': "I laid out the cabin today. It's gonna have an easterly view. You should see the light that we get here. When the sun comes from behind the mountains, it's almost heavenly. It reminds me of you."

*''Boomer has just given over Hera to Athena, saving her life from Cavil and Simon dissection-and both redeeming herself and condemning herself to death''
:'''Boomer''' (to Athena): "Tell the old man, I owed him one."
:'''Athena''' (angrily) "Doesn't change anything you did though!"
:'''Boomer''' (shakes her head slightly): "No. We all make our choices. Today I made a choice. I think its my last one."
:'''Starbuck''': "All right this is really touching. Now can we get the frak out of here!?!"
:'''Boomer''' (to Starbuck): "You should know that your Raptor been destroyed. You can't go back that way."
:(Athena passes Hera to Helo)
:'''Athena''': "Yeah well, that is not the plan."
:'''Starbuck''' (sardonically): "Can we ''not'' tell her the plan?"
:'''Athena''': "Right."
:''(Athena and Boomer look each other in the eye for a moment. Athena raises her weapon. Boomer does not try to flee, accepting, if not welcoming her fate. Athena fires. Boomer is dead before she hits the deck.)''

== Guest Stars ==
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]]
* [[Mark Sheppard]] as [[Romo Lampkin]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]]
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]]
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
* [[Kerry Norton]] as [[Layne Ishay]]
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lieutenant [[Brendan Costanza|Brenden "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Brad Dryborough]] as Lieutenant/Admiral [[Louis Hoshi]]
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Ensign [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]]
* [[Lara Gilchrist]] as [[Paulla Schaffer]]
* [[Colin Corrigan]] as Marine [[Allan Nowart]]
* [[Leela Savasta]] as [[Tracey Anne]]
* [[Darcy Laurie]] as [[Dealino]]
* [[Iliana Gomez-Martinez]] as [[Hera Agathon]]
* [[Tobias Mehler]] as [[Zak Adama]]
* [[Simone Bailly]] as [[Shona]]
* [[Kevin McNulty]] as [[Frank Porthos]]
* [[Richard Jollymore]] as Marine #1
* [[Anthony St. John]] as Marine #2
* [[Dan Payne]] as [[Sean Allison]]
* [[Holly Eglinton]] as Stripper
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]] (uncredited)
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] as Man at news stand (uncredited)

== References ==

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:''This article discusses the robotic Cylons seen in the [[Cylon War]] of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For information on the robotic Centurions from the [[Original Series]], see [[Centurion (TOS)]]. For information on the advanced successor to the Cylon War models, see [[Cylon Centurion]].''

[[Image:Cent 005.jpg|thumb|250px|Cylon Centurion during the First Cylon War.]]

The '''Cylon War Centurion models'''<ref name="original">These models are almost identical in appearance to the [[Original Series]] version of the [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] as an [[w:homage|homage]] to the original characters. The basic design with a couple of variations appears only as a [[Galactica Museum|museum copy]], in "[[Razor]]" and in the series finale.</ref>, created and designed by scientists of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]], are models of [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] used in various heavy to light labor and military applications until they rebelled, resulting in the first [[Cylon War]] ([[Miniseries]], "[[No Exit]]")).<ref name="armistice">Some information was gleaned from the paperwork on the [[Cimtar Peace Accord]] reviewed by the [[Armistice Officer]] in the [[Miniseries]].</ref>

==Overview==
[[Image:Galactica Museum, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|left|The armor of a Centurion in ''Galactica'''s museum.]]

The Cylon War Centurion models (henceforth referred to as "Centurions") appeared six years prior to the first Cylon War<ref>The prototype, U-87, containing a copy of Zoe Graystone's intelligence, was activated 58 years before the Fall, per the ''Caprica'' pilot; the first Cylon war began 52 years before the Fall. 58-52=6.</ref>, during which time robots were used by Humanity to make life easier on the Twelve Colonies ([[Miniseries]]); Centurions were created by [[Graystone Industries]] to be soldiers of the Caprican Ministry of Defence ([[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' Pilot]]). Unbeknown to the survivors of the second [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]], the Centurions practiced monotheistic religion, believing in a single, loving [[God (RDM)|God]] ("[[No Exit]]"), adopted from a small human cult, [[Soldiers of the One]], when their [[Cylon Prototype|prototype]] was implanted with a copy of a late [[Zoe Graystone|cult-member]]'s memories and personality (''Caprica'' Pilot).

Fifty-two years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, the Centurions rose up against their masters and rebelled, waging a brutal war that lasted twelve years. The first Cylon War was staged both in space and on the surface of several Colonial planets, including [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] and other outlying [[Ice planet|world]]s. Centurions were present at these locations, fighting hand to hand against the Colonial Military and civilian fighters, as well as piloting [[Raider (RDM)#Cylon War-era raider|Raider]]s and commanding [[Basestar (RDM)#Cylon War-era basestar|basestar]]s in battle against the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] ([[Razor]]).

[[Image:Cylon Centurions on Tuaron, "Razor".jpg|thumb|Centurions fire weapons on Tauron during the Cylon War.]]

During the war, the Centurions captured prisoners and conducted scientific experiments on them. Performing brutal operations on live victims, the Centurions strove to create fully biological [[humanoid Cylon]]s. Their experiments resulted in the development of the [[Hybrid]]s - an evolutionary "dead end" - the [[First Hybrid|first]] of which was created shortly before the cease of hostilities ([[Razor]]).

Unable to create life that could live on its own, the Centurions agreed to end the war in exchange for help from the [[Final Five]] survivors of the [[Earth (RDM)|Thirteenth Colony]] who possessed [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection technology]]. The Centurions signed the [[Cimtar (RDM)|Cimtar Peace Accord]] with humanity and withdrew with The Five to a mobile space station called [[The Colony]]. Located somewhere beyond the designated [[Armistice Line]], the Centurions and Final Five developed eight humanoid models and instilled in them monotheistic beliefs ([[No Exit]]).

=== Guardians ===
[[Image:Centurion pair.jpg|thumb|Guardian Cylons protect their Hybrid.]]

The Guardians were a group of Cylon-War era Centurions that piloted a [[Guardian basestar|single basestar]], containing the first Cylon Hybrid, into deep space following the Armistice. Utilizing decades old Raiders and weaponry, the Guardians operated entirely separately from the rest of the Cylon civilization, becoming something of a Cylon legend.

These Centurions guarded the original Hybrid, still alive over 40 years after its creation. Seeking to further their evolution and continue the experiments begun during the first Cylon War, the Guardians captured a civilian science team from the surviving [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. This triggered a [[Battle of the Guardian basestar|battle]] between the Guardian baseship and the [[Pegasus (RDM)|battlestar ''Pegasus'']], under the command of [[Lee Adama]]. During the battle, an assault team lead by Major [[Kendra Shaw]] boarded the basestar and rescued the science team, detonating a [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Nuclear weapons|nuclear weapon]] that destroyed the ship and killed the Hybrid ([[Razor]]).

=== The Colony ===
[[Image:Centurions vs. Centurions, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|right|Cylon War-era models battle modern Centurions.]]

Despite the development of the [[Cylon Centurion|Modern Centurion]] by the humanoid Cylons, some of the original Centurions remained in operation aboard the Cylon Colony. Serving alongside their modern counterparts, these Centurions were instrumental during the [[Battle of the Colony]], when remaining Colonial forces launched an all out offensive to retrieve the half-Cylon, half-Human child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].

Armed with advanced weaponry, these Centurions engaged in combat against rebel Cylon Centurions, dubbed "Red Stripes" by the crew of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. The Centurions also acted as shock troops, boarding the ''Galactica'' at platoon strength. Ultimately, though, the Cylon boarding parties were repelled and the remaining Centurions were presumably destroyed when the Colony itself was knocked into a black hole ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).

==Design==
[[Image:Cylon War-era Raider cockpit, "Razor".jpg|thumb|left|Centurions (including a gold-colored variation) pilot a Cylon War-era Raider.]]

Likened to "walking chrome toasters" by the Colonials, the Cylon War-era Centurions still had their place in Cylon society far past the initial conflict. Iconic features such as the red, pulsating "eye" were carried into later generations of the Cylon Centurion and even into the modern, autonomous [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]]s ([[Miniseries]]). Still many of these models were scrapped before the second Cylon attack on the Colonies ([[Razor]]).

The Cylon War-era Centurions were, like their predecessors, bipedal [[w:android|androids]], with an average height of 6'6"<ref name="armistice"/> and covered in silver-chrome plating. They carried backpack-like power cells and were protected by flexible rear armor which covers otherwise exposed internal mechanisms <ref>[[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]]: [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/bsg-vfx-anatomy-of-a-cylon/ Anatomy of a Cylon]</ref>. Physically stronger than humans, the Centurions were designed with sufficient dexterity and capability of using weapons and tools. Centurions communicated at least partially vocally, but were also capable of receiving radio signals internally ([[Razor]]).

Unlike their successors, these early Centurions did not possess built-in projectile weapons, but were armed with retractable blades, built into their forearms. There are indications that Centurions also used bladed weapons such as swords in at least some Cylon War conflicts<ref>In the [[Miniseries]], two children can be seen wearing Centurion masks and waving swords while at play. Additionally, [[William Adama]] has a [[Monclair]] painting depicting a battle in the Cylon War, in which swords are used by Centurions, in addition to a sword directly underneath. This may be a replica or an actual sword from the war.</ref>.)

===Variations===
[[Image:Cylon War-era Centurion fires weapon, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|A Centurion warrior fires a weapon aboard ''Galactica''.]]

There are at least four variations of the Cylon War-era Centurion based upon function and placement within the hierarchy of early Cylon society. In addition to standard Centurion models, more compact "Warrior" versions and sturdier "Soldiers" have been observed. Centurion warriors were distinguished by more helmet-like heads and were heavily armored, possessing flexible coverings over the torso and upper arms and ammunition clips around their waists. These warrior versions were used in great numbers to defend the Colony during the final days of the second conflict. Gold-colored Centurions were also in service during the Cylon War, observed commanding Cylon raiders in combat.

===Demeanor===
[[Image:Razor Flashback 4.jpg|thumb|left|A Centurion aiming its gun in free fall.]]

The Colonial-designed Centurions used [[Silica pathways|artificial intelligence]], and were designed as sentient beings.<ref>[[William Adama]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] confirm this point in season 3 episodes that explain why the advanced successors to the war-era models are not sentient: To prevent an intra-Cylon uprising between the [[humanoid Cylon]]s and their creations.</ref> By the time the first war ended, they were already practitioners of a religion centered around what would come to be considered the "Cylon God" ([[No Exit]]).

[[Saul Tigh]], who possessed false memories of the First Cylon War, recalled the Cylon boarding of the ''[[Brenik]]'', and the apparent hatred the Centurions had for humanity - despite the physical inability of the Cylons to show emotion on their faces (deleted scene from "[[Scattered]]"). This reflection of animosity and intensity is also apparent in the stylized [[Monclair]] painting in [[William Adama]]'s quarters, depicting Cylon War-era Centurions battling Colonial forced utilizing relatively primitive weapons ([[Islanded In a Stream of Stars ]]).

== Connection to the Original Series ==
[[Image:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|thumb|[[Armistice Officer]]'s paper work on the original Cylon Centurion model. ([[Miniseries]])]]

The readable text of the [[Armistice Officer|Armistice Officer's]] Cylon Specifications sheet shows:

:'' <center><b>CYLON SPECIFICATIONS</b></center>''
:'' <center><b>Cylon Centurian </b><ref>There is some debate among fans regarding the canonical spelling of this model's name. [[Wikipedia:Centurion]]s were professional officers of the Roman Army, and are widely acknowledged as the basis of the Cylon name. Some official material, such as the on-screen appearance of the Armistice Officer's datasheet and the packaging of the original Mattel action figures, used the spelling "Centurian." For the purposes of this wiki, the spelling "Centurion" is used throughout.</ref>[sic]<b> Model 0005</b></center>''
: ''<b>The Cylon:</b>

<blockquote>''A Cylon is a bipedal robot. They are self-aware, and usually quite logical. They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong. They are artificial in nature, and are larger than a human, around 6' 6" (2m), although this varies with their type. Cylon eyes glow red, and pulse back and forth. A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten [[yahren]]s.<ref>A [[Continuity errors (RDM)|continuity error or gaffe]] appears in the Armistice Officer's documents with the use of the word "yahren" (an Original Series measure of a year).</ref>''</blockquote>

==Notes==
[[Image:Centuion Display.jpg|thumb|Original series Cylon armor on display in the ''Galactica'' museum during the Miniseries.]]
*Centurions in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]] move with greater agility and speed than their Original Series counterparts, and utilize [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Handheld weapons|projectile weapon]]s instead of a [[laser pistol]] or [[laser rifle]].

*A built-in switchblade knife is part of the left hand/forearm. The blade is approximately 8 inches long and is used in close combat ([[Razor Flashbacks]]).

*In a scene in the [[Miniseries]], some children can be seen running around in costumes which are patterned after this model.

*The typical catchphrase of the Cylons in both series is the iconic statement "[[By your command]]."

==Behind the scenes==
The Centurion models for "[[Razor]]" were designed by [[Pierre Drolet]], who had, among other things, previously designed the [[Viper Mark II]], which is also a homage to the Original Series. Drolet said: "I always thought it was a great design. My goal was not to redesign it from scratch, but to work with the original and make subtle additions."

The armor of a Cylon Centurion from the Original Series can be seen in the museum aboard ''Galactica'' during the Miniseries. This is later retconned in "Daybreak, Part II" to reflect the redesigned Centurion from "Razor". Still, this redesigned museum version possesses some details carried over from the original design not present in the "living" Centurions.

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Cylon Centurion

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: ''For information on the Centurions from the [[Original Series]], see [[Centurion (TOS)]].''

[[Image:Cylon Centurion, "The Hub".jpg|210px|thumb|right|Centurion, warrior of the Cylon army.]]

The '''Cylon Centurion''' is a fully armored, metallic automaton that functions as the basic foot-soldier of the Cylon ground forces.

==Overview==
[[Image:Centurion on Pegasus.jpg|thumb|left|A Cylon Centurion aboard ''Pegasus''.]]

Introduced sometime after the initial [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] conflict, the modern Centurion appears to be a significant evolution of the [[Cylon War]]-era [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]].

Modern Centurions serve a variety of functions within the Cylon hierarchy, acting as guards, soldiers, executioners and even gardeners. "Bullethead", "clanker" and "chrome job" are common Colonial nicknames for these advanced and deadly Cylon constructs ("[[Downloaded]]", "[[Rapture]]", ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance]]''). They are also referred to as "toasters" - the common Colonial nickname (or epithet) for the Cylon race as a whole ([[Miniseries]], "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]").

Although Centurions are sentient by design, an [[telencephalic inhibitor|implant]] annuls their higher cognitive functions and prevents them from exercising full self-awareness ("[[Six of One]]"). It also appears that this implant precludes them from harming any of the [[humanoid Cylon]]s, except by explicit order ("[[Hero]]"). According to [[Sharon Agathon]], this was done to prevent a rebellion akin to the one that started the first Cylon War (''[[Razor]]'').

[[Image:S2-Downloaded-DelphiRestoration.jpg|thumb|right|Centurions replant trees at Delphi, after the fall.]]

Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Second Attack]] on the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|The Twelve Colonies]], Centurions were used in a number of assaults on the surviving human [[The Fleet|Fleet]]. Centurion forces boarded both remaining Colonial [[Battlestar (RDM)|Battlestar]]s ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' ("[[Valley of Darkness|Valley of Darkness]]", ''[[Razor]]'') and landed ground forces on [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] and the [[Algae planet|Algae planet]] ("[[Fragged|Fragged]]", "[[Home, Part I|Home, Part I]]" and "[[Home, Part II|II]]"). During the brief colonization of [[New Caprica|New Caprica]], Cylon Centurions were used to keep order throughout the Cylon occupation ("[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]", "[[Occupation|Occupation]]", "[[:en:Exodus, Part I|Exodus, Part I]]" & "[[:en:Exodus, Part II|II]]"). On [[:en:Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]], modern Centurions were part of a clean up effort in Colonial cities including [[:en:Delphi|Delphi]] where they participated in the reconstruction effort ("[[:en:Downloaded|Downloaded]]").

Centurions are unable to distinguish one copy of [[humanoid Cylon]] from another ("[[Precipice]]"). Whether Centurions are able to recognize members of the [[Final Five]] - like [[Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] are able to - is unknown. It should be noted, however, that prior to the [[Crossroads, Part II|activation]] of said models, Centurions directly engaged at least two of these individuals in combat ("[[The Farm]]", "[[Fragged]]").

During the [[Cylon Civil War]], rebel Cylon leader [[Natalie_Faust|Natalie]] removed the telencephalic implant of the Centurions under her command. Once the device was removed, the Centurions gained the ability to reason for themselves and subsequently turned against the rival humanoid models ("[[Six of One]]").

[[Image:Centurions man baseship, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|left|Centurions depart Earth aboard the former Rebel basestar.]]

Self-aware Centurions operating aboard the [[Rebel basestar|Rebel Cylon]] [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]] within the human [[The Fleet (RDM)|fleet]], cooperated with Colonial forces to rescue [[Hera]] from the [[The Colony|Cylon Colony]]. Distinguished by red stripes painted across their armour, these Centurions operated as assault troops under the command of [[Lee Adama]]. During the conflict, "Red Stripes" battled other modern Centurions as well as older models living on the Colony since the first Cylon War. Following the destruction of the Colony and the discovery of "[[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]", the Centurions were given command of the Rebel basestar and set free by [[Ellen Tigh]] and [[William Adama|Admiral William Adama]]. Despite the risk that they might someday return and attack humanity, both Tigh and Adama noted that the Centurions had earned their freedom ("[[Daybreak, Part II]]").
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==Design==
[[Image:Cylon Centurion close up, "No Exit".jpg|thumb|right|Close up on the head of a Centurion.]]

Modern Cylon Centurions are at least mostly robotic beings in nature. Unlike their Cylon War-era predecessors, the current models have not been observed "bleeding" when injured ("[[:en:33|33]]", ''[[:en:Razor|Razor]]'', "[[:en:Daybreak, Part II|Daybreak, Part II]]"). More agile than those predecessors, modern Centurions are capable of extremely fast bipedal locomotion ("[[:en:Six Degrees of Separation|Six Degrees of Separation]]", "[[:en:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]", "[[:en:Daybreak, Part II|Daybreak, Part II]]").

Sleeker in appearance than their robotic ancestors, Centurions are humanoid in structure, with long limbs and heads partially encased in armor. Their hands have four long, multi-jointed claws that can be retracted into smooth-tipped fingers of human proportions to handle more delicate objects ("[[Valley of Darkness]]", "[[No Exit]]").

It is unknown whether Centurions can "speak" to other Cylons - though they likely communicate with each other via a wireless network, making verbal speech unnecessary. They can, however, hear and respond to verbal commands from the humanoid Cylons ("[[Hero]]").

[[Image:Cylon Centurion, "Six of One".jpg|thumb|left|Centurion with projectile weapon activated.]]

Some versions of the Centurion wield markedly improved armor. A platoon of Centurions that boarded ''Galactica'' were unaffected by standard weaponry; subdued only by armor-piercing explosive rounds ("[[Valley of Darkness]]"). Other Centurions appeared to be constructed from an alloy that is much lighter than that used in earlier models. During combat aboard the Colony, loyalist Centurions of the newer type were cut down by Colonial fire more forcefully than the earlier 0005 models ("[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

The Centurions that [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] encountered on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] reacted more slowly, behaved less intelligently, and were more easily destroyed by small-arms fire. However, if one takes into consideration the overall plan that the Cylons had for Helo and Sharon Agathon, it may be surmised that these variants were intended to inflict psychological, rather than physical harm. Conversely, Centurions seen on [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] displayed an increased group intelligence, working together to construct an anti-aircraft battery from parts of their [[Heavy Raider]] ("[[Fragged]]").

==Offensive Capabilities==
[[Image:Centurions vs. Centurions, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|right|Modern Centurions battle Cylon War-era models]]
The modern Centurion can effectively oppose a squad of Colonial soldiers by means of various combat systems. Long, talon-like fingers act as bladed weapons during close-combat, and fold back to reveal a three-barreled automatic [[KEW|projectile weapon]] which may be used in fire-fights.

In addition to these built-in weapons, Centurions are capable of carrying larger, more powerful weapons not integrated into their systems, such as mortars and missile launchers. In "[[Razor]]", one Centurion boarding ''Pegasus'' carries a large, and likely powerful, machine gun in its hands.

==Cinematic Notes==
The creators of the re-imagined series decided that using actors in an elaborate robot outfit (as was done in the Original Series) would detract from the realism of the show. As such, the production made use of computer-generated Centurions in place of actors.

Inaugural director [[Michael Rymer]] originally wanted the Centurion to blend into the background (so as not to detract from the live-actor performances), but its design proved eye-catching, and the robot became a central addition to many scenes. These virtual Cylons were designed with full articulation in the hands and joints for realism, and were initially animated with more human movements, such as swaggering. However, these movements did not complement the robotic attitude that the writers wanted to convey, and were later discarded.

When filming a scene that will later have virtual Cylon Centurions inserted, a life-size cardboard stand-in is used for framing purposes. The stand-in gives the camera operator an idea of how much space to leave in the frame, and the animators a reference on how big the Centurions should be. The stand-in is removed so when shooting begins, the actors are reacting to an empty space. This minimizes the amount of work VFX must do to add a Centurion to the shot.

As of "[[Faith]]", a [[:image:Centurion retcon.jpg|new model]] has been used to depict the Centurion. The new version features a bulkier head with sleeker lines and significantly sharpened cheek bones, separated collar and shoulder pieces, as well as an increased level of detail and flexibility over the entirety of its body. Though originally considered a retcon of the older model, there is evidence that this may not be the case. The previous design can be seen once more during the battle of the Colony, occasionally in the same shot as the newer variant ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).

== Related Imagery ==

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Image:Cylon Centurion New 002.jpg|A Cylon Centurion up close.
Image:Cylon Centurion New 001.jpg|A blood-stained Centurion in action during the boarding of ''Galactica'' ([[Valley of Darkness]]).
Image:Centz.jpg|Centurion guard on New Caprica ([[Occupation]]).
Image:CenturionMortar.jpg|Centurions carrying mortars ([[The Eye of Jupiter]]).
Image:Centurion on Kobol.jpg|Centurion on Kobol ([[Fragged]]).
Image:CylonAAU.jpg|An improvised anti-aircraft missile launcher (Fragged).
Image:CenturionGun.jpg|A Centurion carrying a large gun (Razor).
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Hybrid

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A '''Hybrid''' is an entity that represents the first step in the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] evolution from pure machines to organic beings ([[Razor]]). They serve as the central computer inside a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]] ([[Torn]]).

The Hybrids resemble human beings inside an immersion tank similar to a [[Resurrection tank|Cylon rebirthing tank]]. However, they are not [[humanoid Cylon]]s, but another type of Cylon, similar to the autonomous bio-mechanical [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] <ref>Despite its humanoid appearance, the Hybrid is not a humanoid Cylon and should not be counted as one of the 12 humanoid Cylon models.</ref>, specially constructed as living computers that manage the autonomous functions of the basestar, including navigation, propulsion (especially [[FTL|faster-than-light]]) and climate control. The Hybrids are so integrated into the basestar's functionality that they ''are'', for all practical purposes, the basestar. The Hybrids may also be in contact with the [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]] and possibly the Raiders, as an Eight notes that - when a basestar became infected with a [[Lymphocytic encephalitis|biological virus]] - the Centurions started shutting down as soon as the Hybrid became infected ([[Torn]]).

The Hybrids do not have a completely human body, but rather appear to be more like [[Wikipedia:Cyborg|cyborgs]], consisting of conduits and other connectors mated to, or in place of elements of their bodies.

The Cylons created the [[first Hybrid]] from abducted human civilians on whom they conducted medical experiments during the first [[Cylon War]]. This Hybrid had the appearance of an old man, whereas later Hybrids resemble young women. According to Sharon Agathon, the experiment (the first Hybrid) was deemed to be an evolutionary dead-end and was abandoned after other Hybrids were created to control the baseships ("[[Razor]]", [[Razor Flashbacks]]) <ref>Agathon says that the experiment was abandoned after other Hybrids were created to control their baseships, but that this one was the first. It also seems that the Cylons didn't make a concerted effort to find and scrap the Guardians, the baseship, or the first Hybrid - they were simply written off.</ref>.

It appears that a council of seven humanoid Cylons, each representing their particular model and located elsewhere in the basestar's [[Basestar command|command and control center]], generate the collective command decisions that are accepted and executed by the Hybrids. In addition to articulating disagreement with orders, a Hybrid can take autonomous actions on its own, as shown when the [[Rebel Basestar]]'s Hybrid unilaterally engaged its FTL drives, separating all aboard from the Colonial Fleet. ("[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]")

[[Image:Hybrid.jpg|thumb|left|A Hybrid speaking "nonsense".]]
The Hybrids almost continually speak in [[Hybrid utterances|phrases that make little sense]] to the basestar's crew. The utterances appear to be a mixture of system status reports as well as observations of events in and around the basestar that may not be describable in words. [[Leoben Conoy]] believes that the Hybrids can hear or understand the voice of [[God (RDM)|God]]. A [[Number Three]] suggests that the Hybrids have seen the place "between life and death" and have been driven mad as a result ([[Rapture]]).

A Hybrid's connectivity to its basestar provides it with a remarkable awareness of the surrounding space. They appear to experience a form of ecstasy, perhaps at an orgasmic level, when accomplishing certain tasks such as FTL jumps.

Hybrids have a conscious state that can converse, if only briefly. When [[Gaius Baltar]] reaches into the Hybrid's tank and attempts to grab her hand to ask about the missing five humanoid Cylons, the Hybrid grabs him from the arm and looks directly at him, recognizing him as a being with intelligence. She coherently tells him a [[The Eye of Jupiter|riddle]] before returning to her usual speech pattern and catatonia. The copy of [[Number Three]] initially objects to touching the Hybrid, suggesting that humanoid Cylons may find physical contact with the Hybrid to be distasteful, dangerous, or a type of taboo ([[The Passage]]).

The Hybrid can be disconnected from the basestar, but this is dangerous to it. Moments before deactivating, the [[rebel basestar]]'s Hybrid delivers an uncharacteristically cogent message to Kara Thrace concerning the dying leader and the [[Opera House]] ([[Faith]]). On hearing about this [[Laura Roslin]] ventures to the rebel basestar to try and talk to the Hybrid. At her bequest the Hybrid is plugged back in, but it immediately jumps the basestar away. Roslin attempts to communicate with the Hybrid, but has little success. Baltar also attempts, claiming a spiritual affinity with the being, but is met with a similar barrage of incomprehensible babble ([[The Hub]]).

This rebel Hybrid appears to exercise greater autonomy than as previously encountered, repeatedly jumping the ship without command. Notably, this Hybrid is instantly aware of the shooting of [[Natalie_Faust|Natalie]] and the re-activation of a [[Number Three]], events which do not take place upon its ship.

[[The Colony]] is controlled by multiple Hybrids, which look identical to the Hybrid on the rebel basestar. [[Samuel Anders]], himself in a Hybrid-like state, is able to deactivate them during the [[Battle of the Colony]]. The Colony Hybrids are later involved in an information transfer from the [[Final Five]] to the Colony of the specs for [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] technology, and are sent into distress when [[Galen Tyrol]] interrupts the transfer. The Colony hybrids perish when the structure falls into a black hole. The rebel baseship's Hybrid is the only one confirmed to survive the battle ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).

==Notes==
[[image:Hybridart.jpg|thumb|The original Cylon Hybrid concept art.]]
*In the original concept art the Hybrid body was "an aquatic slug-like pod with tentacles where the interface connects to."
* Tiffany Lyndall-Knight is credited as the Hybrid for "[[A Measure of Salvation]]" and "[[Hero]]" but does not actually appear, which may mean that scenes involving the Hybrid were cut from those episodes.
* [[Ronald Moore]], in the [[Podcast:Torn|"Torn" podcast]], notes that the Hybrid should be considered neither humanoid Cylon, Raider, nor Centurion, but an intermediate step between the three, designed for a specific purpose.
* The incoherent but prophetic speech of the Hybrids is similar to that of the precogs in the [[Wikipedia:The Minority Report|'"Minority Report" short story]], while the visual appearance of the Hybrids resembles that of the precogs in the [[Wikipedia:Minority Report (film)|film adaptation]]. According to the podcast for "Torn", the movie was a deliberate inspiration when devising the look of the Hybrid.

* The Hybrids are similar to [[w:Frank Herbert|Frank Herbert's]] Guild Navigators from his ''[[w:Dune universe|Dune]]'' series, who, through a combination of technology and mental abilities, can guide spacecraft through space in an apparent-FTL process called "folding space." Like the Navigators, the Hybrids seem to be able to utilize [[w:precognition|precognition]] to a greater or lesser extent.
* The computer games ''[[w:Homeworld|Homeworld]]'' and ''[[w:Homeworld 2|Homeworld 2]]'' also feature a woman bio-mechanically linked with the core of a spacecraft for command and control purposes. The neuroscientist [[w:Karan S'jet|Karan S'jet]] undergoes a similar metaphysical experience as the baseship Hybrid does while she is integrated with the mothership and is suspended in a room filled a liquid substance, much like the Hybrid's tank.
* Additionally, [[Campbell Lane]], who portrays the Hybrid in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]], also provided the voice over for the [[w:Bentusi|Bentusi]] character in the ''Homeworld'' series. Lane's character was also bio-mechanically linked to a starship.

== See Also ==
* [[First Hybrid]]
* [[Hybrid utterances]], for a list of phrases spoken by the Hybrid

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2010-04-09T16:57:24Z

Dante2428: fall air date

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== US airdate ==

Is the episode supposed to air in September 2010 ? -- [[User:Dante2428|Dante2428]] 06:17, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
: Well, this is the first episode when the show returns later this year. So where did you get the September 2010 date? iMDB? Syfy still has not committed to any dates; it's "Fall 2010." -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [[bsp:|Battlestar Pegasus]]</sup> 13:48, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
:: Yeah, IMDB has 17 September, and I saw some blogs also quote 17 September from bsg.cz (which lists the episode as scheduled for 8 October, btw). Let me then suggest you put "fall 2010" on the episode page until the exact air date is officially set. -- [[User:Dante2428|Dante2428]] 16:57, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

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2010-04-09T06:17:27Z

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== US airdate ==

Is the episode supposed to air in September 2010 ? -- [[User:Dante2428|Dante2428]] 06:17, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Talk:The Imperfections of Memory/Archive 1

2010-03-13T12:58:15Z

Dante2428: Tad support

== Tad support ==

Why can't Heracles/Tad guide Joseph Adama through V-world, leaving him instead to wander around ? Give him a map, Tamara-A's previous locations, anything.

Talk:Rebirth/Archive 1

2010-02-21T21:15:15Z

Dante2428: /* Incompetent GDD */ new section

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== The One True God ==

I was wondering, was it ever established on BSG where the notion of the existence of a One True God ever came from, or is that a lingering question that Caprica might still answer?

Like, who was the first person who believed in the existence of a OTG?
--[[User:ManofTheAtom|ManofTheAtom]] 14:24, 30 January 2010 (UTC)

:Not yet. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 14:40, 30 January 2010 (UTC)

::I doubt we'll see the specific origin. Just like in reality, the belief in a singular god can't really be traced back beyond a general time frame, even then, based only on archival data. It's got to be an idea that sprung forth from people trying to grasp onto an understanding of life and the universe, shedding old ideas in hopes of a better way, and can't be pinpointed anymore accurately than the idea of gods in general. --[[User:Mars|Mars]] 23:12, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

:::The original character description for Sister Clarice before the Pilot was released mentioned "the results of her studies into the scriptures", but that's not canon yet. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 23:21, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

::::I remember that Elosha made a reference to a jealous God on Kobol who led to the eventual exodus from that planet. Hopefully that will be explored more deeply on Caprica. At one point it was assumed that the Temple of Five had been built by the Final Five, but now that we know that was not so, it leaves the question of who the five priests who worshiped "the one whose name cannot be spoken" really were. That's another question I hope Caprica answers. --[[User:ManofTheAtom|ManofTheAtom]] 02:44, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

:::::That was a deleted scene. Strange how everyone remembers that one. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 04:13, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

::::::It helps that this site keeps a record of it, lol. Sometimes when I read the sentence from those pages on this site I do feel like I actually saw it on screen. Maybe the version of the episode that aired were I am had the scene. I just can't remember, it's been awhile.--[[User:ManofTheAtom|ManofTheAtom]] 13:44, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

:::::::Or you saw it in the DVD deleted scenes collection? -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 14:34, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

::::::::I don't have the DVDs :)--[[User:ManofTheAtom|ManofTheAtom]] 14:35, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

==Cast list==
Anyone have the names from the closing credits? I could usually decipher them from the ''Battlestar Galactica'' airings (with some help from educated guessing), but one of the additional changes that came when they switched to "Syfy" is they crunched the credits even more, so I cannot make out any name. Nothing. Is there anyone who has the unobscured version and would like to share? --[[User:Mars|Mars]] 23:12, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
:I agree. It would also help out in the pretty lacking cats [[:Category:Credits|Category:Credits]] which has two for TOS and a couple more for RDM. I'm hoping we won't have to wait for the DVD release in order to properly read the credits.--[[User:DrWho42|DrWho42]] 18:07, 13 February 2010 (UTC)
::You know, someone actually uploaded the closing credit sequence for this episode (for the preview of the next episode) to YouTube, and I could surprisingly read the credits better (or at least enough to correlate it to names/positions from the pilot and IMDb). However, I was dumbfounded when Syfy actually bollixed up by having the preview/credit crammed into the window reserved for the credits. Needless to say, I didn't even bother trying to squint on that one and while they corrected this for subsequent broadcast, unfortunately, someone uploaded the original to YouTube (if there's a version of the latter, please point the way). I think I can get away with this since I've proven to be a legitimate member here and so this cannot misconstrued as spamming, but I'm the editor for both ''Caprica'' and RDM at TVRage, so as an important part of the guide is supplying credits among other info, not being able to lay eyes on an easy-to-see list of closing cast and crew is a pain in my ass! --[[User:Mars|Mars]] 22:19, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

== Twin Peaks reference ==

While having not seen the show (I've seen David Lynch's movies), my friend [[User:Blue cadet84|Blue cadet84]] said the video of [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]] and [[Zoe Graystone|Zoe]] is a reference to ''[[w:Twin Peaks|Twin Peaks]]''. Is there director commentary or anything to confirm this?--[[User:DrWho42|DrWho42]] 20:37, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

== Chinatown in Caprica City? ==

Why were the producers so sloppy as to show some sort of Chinatown in Caprica City? We know colonials don't care about race, they only care about your colony of origin. It's possible there are entire neighbourhoods of Tauron immigrants, but why would they all be Asian when we know Taurons are as ethnically diverse as any other colony? Why do they have Asian characters on their shops, are they supposed to be "Old Tauronese" (the language the gangsters sometimes use) because I was under the impression English, with the Latin script, was the standard language of all the colonies?

--[[User:Gully|Gully]] 23:02, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

== Incompetent GDD ==

Why doesn't GDD keep an eye on Rand? Tapping her phone alone would crack the case wide open. Doesn't she appear on the security footage at the Lev station?

User:Dante2428

2009-10-18T14:40:05Z

Dante2428:

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Resurrection (RDM)

2009-10-18T12:38:57Z

Dante2428: clarification

:''For information on a book based on the [[Original Series]] universe, see [[Resurrection (book)]].

[[Image:Season 3 - Promo - Hero - Three Rebirth Camber.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Number Three]] reborn.]]

'''Resurrection''' is the term that refers to the process wherein the consciousnesses and memories of a [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] whose body had been destroyed are captured and recovered.

==Humanoid Cylon Resurrection==

When a [[humanoid Cylon]]'s body ceases to function, their consciousness can be transmitted (or "downloaded") into a duplicate humanoid Cylon body, one which is empty of consciousness before the download ([[Miniseries]]).

For resurrection to occur, the dying Cylon must be close to a resurrection ship or hub, otherwise his or her consciousness risks being permanently lost. The transmission method of a Cylon's consciousness has not been explained, but a form of [[wireless]] is probable. Resurrection points identified include the [[Cylon homeworld]], the central [[Resurrection Hub]], [[Resurrection Ship]]s, and planet-based facilities. A rebirthing facility may have existed on [[Caprica (RDM)|occupied Caprica]]. Within each resurrection point is at least one [[Cylon rebirthing tank|rebirthing tank]], where a duplicate body is immersed in a thick opaque substance to await download ([[Downloaded]]).

While humanoid Cylons appear to be able to be resurrected indefinitely, two problems can occur. Repeated downloads can cause pain and other unexplained symptoms. A [[Cavil]] reports severe headaches after one resurrection, and a sensation that felt like "a white hot poker in my skull" in a following instance ([[Exodus, Part I]]). Far more threatening is if a humanoid Cylon's memories have become compromised, corrupted, or otherwise tainted (from the perspective of other Cylons). If that occurs, the consciousness might be "[[boxed]]" immediately after download while the reborn Cylon is in the tank and unable to resist, a drastic measure equivalent in Cylon society to capital punishment. Conversations suggest that this practice is very rare, and [[Number Three]] is the only case of an entire model line being boxed ([[Downloaded]], [[Rapture]]).

It is also apparent that the resurrection process is involuntary in that humanoid Cylons cannot ''choose'' to die permanently, nor can other Cylons in control of a Resurrection Ship choose to prevent someone from being downloaded. The only way to prevent a dead Cylon from downloading is to move the Resurrection Ship out of range ([[Torn]]). An example of this is when Sharon Agathon downloads to a Resurrection Ship to rescue her child. Despite being a traitor, the Cylons do not stop her from resurrecting and she is able to rescue her child as a result ([[Rapture]]). Furthermore, [[Gina Inviere]], a Cylon prisoner aboard ''Pegasus'' who was tortured so badly she wants to die for good, is unable to control her resurrection. To ensure her permanent death, she supplies the Colonials with information on the Resurrection Ship, so that it can be destroyed ([[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]).

One apparent side effect of resurrection is the restoration of blocked memories: when Ellen Tigh is killed by her husband and downloaded, the memories that Cavil had blocked following her previous download and insertion into Colonial society come back to her shortly after resurrection ([[No Exit]]).

==The process of Resurrection==

Very little is known about the mechanics of downloading, other than what can be inferred and comments made from official crew members. Not all Cylons of the same model line share the same knowledge, and thus knowledge is variable between Cylons of the same model line. However, memories are stored upon download and "can be accessed by a curious Cylon who knows how".<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://io9.com/371157/jane-espenson-talks-about-writing-for-firefly-and-battlestar-++-and-gives-a-little-secret-cylon-backstory|title=i09.com Interview: Jane Espenson Talks About Writing for Firefly and Battlestar -- and Gives a Little Secret Cylon Backstory|date=31 March 2008|accessdate=3 April 2008|last=Anders|first=Charlie James|format=|language=}}</ref> Hence, the memories of Sharon Agathon were stored when she downloaded to rescue her daughter, and another [[Number Eight]] was later able to access them ([[The Hub]]).

A download usually occurs a short amount of time after death; however, if a great number of Cylons are killed at once, it can take much longer to resurrect them all. After Caprica Six killed D'Anna Biers, she said that due to the amount of Cylons killed by a bombing, it would take at least 36 hours to even get to Biers. This also indicates that Cylons are resurrected in the order that they are killed, in that it was implied that she was going to be the last to be resurrected.

Downloading also apparently has something to do with the [[datastream]], as when Ellen Tigh is killed and downloaded into a new body, her memories are shown flowing in a datastream ([[No Exit]]).

==Raider Resurrection==
The semi-sentient personalities of [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] also can be retrieved. This allows the Raiders to return to fight with greater tactical awareness ([[Scar]]).

The Raider known as "[[Scar (Raider)|Scar]]" may have been one such Raider to learn master fighting tactics. The Scar personality scores many Colonial kills before its permanent destruction.

Raider resurrection also requires a Resurrection Ship in order to take place.

==The Development of Resurrection Technology==

Resurrection was originally invented on [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] for humanoid Cylons some three thousand years ago ([[No Exit]]).

After the [[Pythia|departure from Kobol of these humanoid Cylons]], the Cylons of Kobol, later known as the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]], eventually settled on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. During the next thousand years on Earth the humanoid Cylons gained the ability to procreate in the same manner as humans, complete with childhood.

As a result, resurrection technology was unneeded, its knowledge lost to time. Approximately 2,000 years ago, five [[Final Five|Earth Cylons]] - [[Saul Tigh]], [[Tory Foster]], [[Samuel Anders]], [[Galen Tyrol]] and [[Ellen Tigh]] - who (like all Cylons by that time) were born naturally, attempted to reinvent resurrection technology, formally known as "organic memory transfer".

A [[virtual being]] appeared to each the five, warning them of an impending holocaust on Earth. The humanoid Cylons had oppressed their version of Centurions, and as would occur [[First Cylon War|in the Twelve Colonies]], destruction was probable. Before the holocaust, the five, all researchers in the same research facility, worked around the clock to recreate the technology that was lost. According to Sam Anders' recount, the work of Galen Tyrol and Ellen Tigh was exceptional, with Mrs. Tigh making the "intuitive leap" to get the system back online. When the war came all five were killed, but they were resurrected on a ship they had prearranged near Earth.

Seeing the utter destruction of [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] and knowing the cause they were determined for it not to happen again. They knew that the humans were trying to create "artificial life" as well so they headed in their ship for the twelve human Colonies that were settled 1,000 years before to warn them not to make the same mistake they did and to be kind to their creations. However, they only had a ship without [[FTL]]--on Earth, the technology was not yet invented. As a result, travel to the Twelve Colonies was [[w:Theory of Relativity|relativitistic]]: on board the ship, travel time was only a few years, but the voyage was actually 2,000 years.

By the time they reached the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, it was too late--the First Cylon War had already stretched for 12 years.

The Colonial version of Cylon Centurions were trying to develop flesh and blood humanoid Cylons just like the Final Five but couldn't get past the [[Hybrid]] stage. The Final Five proposed a deal to end the war: If the Centurions stopped their war against humans they will help them perfect humanoid Cylons, complete with resurrection. The Centurions agreed to the deal and ceased the war with the signing of an [[armistice]]. They then with the Final Five sequestered themselves on a world they called [[The Colony]] and developed humanoid Cylons and recreated resurrection technology.

===Cavil's deception of the Final Five and the destruction of Resurrection===
The Five downloaded at least once more after their initial download during the nuclear holocaust on Earth 2,000 years before. The Final Five and the Centurions were successful in recreating [[humanoid Cylon]]s and resurrection. The first was John Cavil, and he helped the Final Five create the other seven new Cylon models. However, Cavil held a deep grudge against humanity for enslaving his Centurion ancestors. To demonstrate the many faults of mankind, Cavil murdered the Final Five, [[Boxing|boxed]] them, and ultimately unboxed them but downloaded them with their real memories blocked and false memories in their places. Cavil then proceded to instigate [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|the attack on the Colonies]]. He apparently expected them to die in the attack. Previously it was revealed that before the Resurrection Hub was destroyed, a Cylon could download as long as they were within range. This also applied to the [[Final Five]]. [[Cavil]] kept at least one fresh body for each of them, as was proven when [[Saul Tigh]] killed [[Ellen Tigh]] and she downloaded into a new body. Apparently Cavil planned for them to rejoin the Cylons when they were killed in the attack on the Colonies he apparently instigated and hoped that they'd admit that they made a mistake in supporting humanity and see, in Cavil's view, the bestial nature of mankind and join him in their destruction.  

Shortly after the start of the Cylon Civil War, Resurrection for all Cylons again ended with the destruction of the [[Resurrection Hub]]. A joint attack on the Cylons' [[Resurrection Hub]], which controls all Resurrection Ships, by Cylon rebels (The Leobens, Sixes and Sharons) and Colonial forces results in the Hub's destruction. As a result, the Cylons lose their ability to download, making them truly mortal for the first time in their history ([[The Hub]]).
The original equipment that the Final Five used to replicate Resuraction Technology was still on [[The Colony]] perhaps as a precaution against Ellen Tigh revealing the location of The Colony Cavil, five months prior to the events of [[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]] and just ''before'' the start of the civil war Cavil moved it to the present location. It is essentially a [[wikipedia:Planetoid|planetoid]] sized space station constructed along the same principles the Baseships are with biological elements. This is where [[Boomer]] delivered [[Hera]] to [[Cavil]] in that episode.

==Post Destruction of Resurrection and its Possible Recreation==
When the Resurrection Hub was destroyed, and they lost of the ability to resurrect, the Cavil-allied Cylons (Cavils, Dorals and Simons) didn't know how to rebuild it as it was technology from the Final Five. Cavil tried to get Ellen Tigh to help rebuild it, but she claimed that she couldn't do it without Anders, Tyrol, [[Tory Foster]], and her husband, as she only knew part of the system herself. Cavil scoffed at this and decided to mine Ellen's brain in an attempt to find the information, but [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] helped her escape, apparently cutting off the Cylons' only chance at rebuilding the technology. However this "escape" proved to be another deception by John Cavil as he let Ellen Tigh go in an ersatz escape in order for Boomer to find the fleet and capture [[Hera Agathon]], the human-Cylon mixed child which Boomer has successfully has brought back to Cavil in the present [[The Colony|Cylon Homeworld]]. The specific plans he has for Hera and what she has to do with resurrection-if anything-is not known as of [[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]. Options include Cavil, having forgone Resurrection, has taken Hera to determine how she was conceived by Cylon-human natural procreation as a key to Cylon-Cylon breeding and has abandoned Resurrection all together.

==Resurrection as a possible end to the Cylon-Human War and its final end==
During the [[Battle of The Colony]], Saul Tigh offers to give back Resurrection if Cavil lets Hera (who he's holding hostage in CIC) go and stops persuing humanity. Cavil agrees and calls off his forces. The Five combine together to recreate the plans for Resurrection and transmit them to The Colony as each holds a piece of the puzzle. With the Five giving back Resurrection and the deal made with Cavil, it looks like resurrection's return will finally end the war with peace between the sides, but Tyrol breaks the download to kill Tory after learning of her killing his wife. The download was incomplete and hostilities resume as the Cylons think they've been betrayed and the battle ends with the destruction of The Colony and all of Cavil's forces. With Tory's death at the hands of Tyrol, and Anders' death when he pilots ''Galactica'' and the rest of the Fleet into the Sun, destroying the ships, it is likely that the Ones, Fours and Fives succumbed to old age before they were able to recover the technology if any survived the destruction of The Colony by ''Galactica''.

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Cylon Religion

2009-10-04T12:57:32Z

Dante2428: typo

:''This article discusses the religion of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] of the [[Re-imagined Series]].''
:''In the [[Original Series]], the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] have no documented religion.''
:''For summary information on the Colonial faiths as seen in the Original Series, see [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].''

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The majority of the so-called [[Significant Seven]] [[Cylons]] follow a '''monotheistic religion''' handed down to them from the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] and the [[Final Five]]. This is distinct from the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies|polytheistic religion]] followed by most of the Colonial Humans and the Terrestrial Cylons known as the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] (from which come the Final Five).

Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Cylon" as used herein refers collectively to Centurion Model 0005, and humanoid Models [[Number Two|Two]] (Leoben), [[Number Three|Three]] (D'Anna), [[Number Four|Four]] (Simon), [[Number Five|Five]] (Aaron), [[Number Six|Six]], [[Number Eight|Eight]] (Sharon), and presumably [[Number Seven|Seven]] (Daniel); and to their beliefs. As previously indicated, these beliefs differ from those of the Thirteenth Tribe, which shared a polytheistic tradition with the twelve Human tribes. The Final Five Cylons of the Thirteenth Tribe adopted the Centurions' monotheistic beliefs when they allied with them, incorporating this belief system into the new models they created, but the tampering the [[Number One|Cavil]]s did with the memories of the Five robbed them of this knowledge. The [[Number One]] model line (John Cavil) are atheists. It is unclear whether the semi-sentient [[Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] and [[Cylon Centurion|modern Centurions]] have even the capacity to process religion. Cylon religion supposes that the [[Hybrid]]s can communicate with God, but what if any beliefs the Hybrids themselves hold is unclear, aside from their belief that [[Kara Thrace]] is the harbinger of death; since undergoing brain surgery, Thrace's husband, Final Five Cylon [[Samuel Anders]] has effectively become a Hybrid, and echoes their characterisation of Thrace. [[Sharon Agathon]] and [[Karl Agathon]] are a monotheist and a polytheist respectively, so it is unknown what religion(s) they are imparting to the human-Cylon hybrid child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].

Prior to the [[First Cylon War]], a small sect of humans secretly practiced a monotheistic religion. This movement has been reborn under [[Gaius Baltar]] who preaches Cylon dogma taught to him by [[Virtual-Six]]. Terrestrial Cylons [[Tory Foster]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] appear to have converted to monotheism as well under Baltar's ministry, whereas [[Saul Tigh]] has not despite [[Caprica-Six]]'s influence.<ref>He continues to speak of the plural "gods" vice the singular, and refers to Baltar's followers as kooks ("[[The Oath]]").</ref> Presently, only [[Ellen Tigh]] and Samuel Anders have recovered their memories from the time when they allied with the Centurions and embraced their beliefs.

==God==
The Cylons believe that [[God (RDM)|God]] created humankind. Humanity, to the Cylons, is a flawed creation, one that is sinful and has essentially thrown away the gift of the soul and of God's love. The Cylons believe that God directed humanity to create the Cylons as a more perfect entity. From there, the Cylons believe they were to take the place of the flawed humans in the cosmos and become, essentially, the next generation of humankind.

The Cylons, seeing themselves as humankind's children, believe they cannot not truly come into their own until the human race is gone. The logical conclusion they reach is that they must commit genocidal "parenticide" in order to evolve and mature ([[Podcast:Torn#Act_2|"Torn" Podcast, Act 2]]).

==Attitude toward Colonial Religion==
The Cylons believe in a singular deity and reject the worship of multiple deities <ref>This is similar, but not necessarily identical, to the beliefs of the [[w:Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic religions]], such as [[w:Judaism|Judaism]], [[w:Christianity|Christianity]] and [[w:Islam|Islam]].</ref>. Although unbelievers sometimes refer to this being as the "Cylon God", it has been frequently explained that God is the one true God of all, human and Cylon. As such, its followers view the Colonial worship of the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Lords of Kobol|Lords of Kobol]] as blasphemous ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]). The Cylons claim that they know the [[Sacred Scrolls|scriptures of the human religion]] better than humanity does, but do not believe the Sacred Scrolls to be literally true ([[Home, Part I]]). They acknowledge the historicity of the Lords of Kobol without accepting their divinity.

That said, the Cylons tolerate Colonial religion on [[New Caprica]], and direct evangelism has been mainly limited to [[Leoben Conoy (New Caprica copy)|Leoben's]] workings on [[Kara Thrace]].

==Beliefs==
The Cylons apparently worship a metaphysical being, a being that wishes for all to believe in it and love it, human and Cylon alike. The Cylon religion includes concepts of "sin". For example, the [[Virtual beings|virtual Number Six]] warns [[Gaius Baltar]] that suicide was a mortal sin when he jokingly suggests killing himself ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). A tortured Number Six copy named [[Gina]] does not [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|initially]] kill herself to escape horrific torture because she believes that suicide is a sin ([[Resurrection Ship, Part II]])..

The Cylons maintain that one of God's commandments is to procreate ("be fruitful"), but the humanoid Cylons are incapable of procreating with each other. The Cylons apparently strictly define "procreation" as biological reproduction, and not creation of copies of existing Cylon models using asexual, industrial, or laboratory techniques. As a result, the Cylons began attempts to create a Cylon-human hybrid (deemed more feasible than their previous attempts at procreation amongst their own kind). To this end they developed "[[farms]]" on the occupied Twelve Colonies to create a hybrid, but these attempts continued without success.<ref>This Cylon-human hybrid child should not be confused with the living humanoid central computer of a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]], also known to the Cylons as a "[[Hybrid]]".</ref>

Most Cylons espouse monotheistic views, but often with subtle differences in interpretation. For instance, [[Leoben Conoy]] believes that "We are all God". The [[John Cavil]] model is the only one that is openly atheistic.

The first successful Cylon-human Hybrid, [[Hera Agathon]], the daughter of [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] and [[Karl Agathon]], is literally considered to be a "miracle from God" by the Cylons ([[Final Cut]]).

==Possible origin==
A small minority of monotheistic humans existed on the [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] before the Fall. Their religion was looked upon as dangerous and heretical by the majority of Colonial society and most of them were forced to hide their beliefs. The secret monotheistic organization was known as the [[Soldiers of the One]] and considered a terrorist group by the Caprica government.

Two of them were [[Zoe Graystone]], a closeted monotheist and her boyfriend, [[Ben Stark]], who was more fanatical of the two. Graystone and Stark died in a suicide bombing caused by the latter, but Zoe had created a digital copy of herself before her death. Zoe Graystone's avatar, Zoe-A, was later uploaded into the first Colonial Cylon, a mechanical model created by her father, [[Daniel Graystone]]. The fact that the first Centurion in the Colonies had the memories of a human monotheist might have been the cause of the Cylons' belief in one God.

Further hints of the group's legacy can be seen during the [[Cylon Civil War]], at a [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylon]] funerary service that takes place on the [[Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]], where the usage of ornaments and amulets in the form of the "Infinity" symbol can be observed ([[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]). This same symbol is used to represent the Soldiers of the One more than sixty years earlier, and may suggest a deeper connection between the two monotheistic groups.

==Analysis==
The concept that the religious beliefs of the Cylons are similar to the real-life Abrahamic religions of planet Earth is a plot twist which executive producer [[Ron Moore]] developed and considers to be an intriguing switch: normally, the "Good Guys" in a TV show are monotheists, and the "bad guys" are polytheists. However, in the Re-imagined Series, the "good" humans follow a polytheistic religion that worships a parallel of the Greek gods, while the "bad" Cylons worship a monotheistic God, similar to real-life Abrahamic religions.

The Cylon God and the Lords of Kobol have an "overlapping" existence that is confusing to both Colonial and Cylon sides. Both sides appear to be guided to conflict (and, in rare instances, cooperation) through events that appear pre-destined. The story arc of finding the [[Arrow of Apollo]] involves the hunt for the [[Tomb of Athena]] by the Colonials. According to the Sacred Scrolls, the humans will be aided by a "minor demon." The cooperative [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon Valerii copy]] assists the group in finding the tomb.

In another instance, the [[oracle]] [[Dodona Selloi]] tells [[Number Three]] that the Lords of Kobol, specifically [[Zeus, Lord of Kobol|Zeus]], are sad for her. The oracle then relays a message from the Cylon God to Three of the existence of Hera Agathon and the imminent failure of the occupation of [[New Caprica]] ([[Exodus, Part I]]).

The convergence of the Cylon and Colonial religion occurs yet again at the [[algae planet]], where possession of the [[Eye of Jupiter]] is fought over by the two sides. While the Colonials believe the [[Temple of Five]] on the planet was built by the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]] to represent five priests who worshiped "[[the one whose name cannot be spoken]]", one Cylon (Number Three) and Gaius Baltar believe that the significance of the Temple has something to do with the [[Final five|five missing humanoid Cylons]]. Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]] discovers that the algae planet's sun will soon go nova; both he and Admiral Adama do not believe that the curious coincidences of Colonial and Cylon involvement with the Eye, at that particular place and time, as merely coincidental ([[The Eye of Jupiter]]).

Cylon attitude towards their own religion varies between the models, and it is this variation that is one of the major causes of the [[Cylon Civil War]]. The [[Number Four|Fours]] and [[Number Five|Fives]] follow the lead of the atheist [[Number One|Ones]] with the more reverent [[Number Two|Twos]], [[Number Six|Sixes]], and [[Number Eight|Eights]] in opposition.

==Sayings and Prayers==
*[[Leoben Conoy]]: (at a dinner table with [[Kara Thrace]]) "Heavenly father, we thank you for the bounty of this table…" ([[Occupation]])
*[[Number Three]]: "[There is] no other god but God." ([[Exodus, Part II]]) <ref>This resembles the islamic [[w:Shahada|Shahada]]: "I bear witness that there is no god except for God (Allah), and Muhammad is the messenger of God."</ref>
*[[Sharon Agathon]]: "When God's anger awakens, even the mighty shall fall…" ([[Torn]])
*The [[Prayer to the Cloud of Unknowing]] is used when Cylons face death without [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]]: "Heavenly father<nowiki> [. . .] </nowiki>grant us the strength...the wisdom<nowiki> [. . .] </nowiki>and above all...a measure of acceptance..." ([[A Measure of Salvation]], [[Sine Qua Non]], [[Islanded In a Stream of Stars]])

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Shelly Godfrey

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"'''Shelly Godfrey'''" is the pseudonym adopted by a copy of [[Number Six]] that arrives on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' with a mission to apparently expose [[Gaius Baltar]] as a traitor. "Godfrey" presents a disc with surveillance footage that seems to indicate that Baltar was responsible for destroying the defense mainframes at the [[Colonial Ministry of Defense]] prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].

During her time on ''Galactica'', "Godfrey" reveals her underlying nature to be similar to that of her "sisters" as she attempts to seduce [[William Adama]]. She also claimed to have had an affair with Dr. [[Amorak]].

The evidence she presents is initially determined to be authentic, which results in Baltar's arrest. Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta|Gaeta]] later determines that the footage was doctored, much to Baltar's astonishment, which further leads to Gaeta's comment on how "Godfrey" apparently wanted someone to find out that the so-called evidence was faked. Before she can be captured, Godfrey inexplicably disappears from ''Galactica'' without a trace (despite being closely shadowed by a team of Marines) and is never seen again, despite Fleet-wide searches.

In light of her actions, "Godfrey's" true aim appears to be an attempt to further establish Baltar's position of prominence in the [[the Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] and to protect him from any future claims of his complicity in the Colonies' downfall ([[Six Degrees of Separation]]).

A file photo of Godfrey exists in President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]]'s office aboard ''[[Colonial One]]'' as part of a dossier of identified humanoid Cylons. When, where, and how this photo was acquired is not known ([[Epiphanies]]).

== Notes ==

*Some fans have speculated that Ms. Godfrey was a physical manifestation of [[Virtual beings#Baltar's Virtual Six|Baltar's internal Six]] or possibly even a mass [[Virtual beings|hallucination]], given her mysterious disappearance and her apparent goal of covertly helping Baltar, whom the other Cylons have not shown an interest in beyond his help in setting up the sneak attack (e.g. Centurions attacking his party in "[[Fragged]]", [[D'Anna Biers|Ms. Biers]]'s lack of any special interest in him beyond that which she had in any other ''Galactica'' resident in "[[Final Cut]]", etc.) And thus far none of the Six copies observed have given any indication that they were Godfrey. It is unclear whether this will ever be resolved.
**The revelation in the final episode, that Baltar's imaginary six was in fact a divine agent who appeared only to him, explains the discrepancy. The angels could appear to anyone they wished, and even had the power to exert physical force. Therefore, the head Six could have become Shelley Godfrey to plant the evidence, and once her task was complete, she disappeared.
*Tricia Helfer states in this interview that Shelley Godfrey will appear in [[The Plan]] and her disappearance will be explained: http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/01/exclusive-trici.html
*Godfrey is seen in the trailer for The Plan available on the Scifi website, sitting next to a dark-haired Six during a meeting of some sort: http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=1068221
*The last name [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Godfrey Godfrey] is a derivative from Old French which in turn derives from the Old High German male proper name Godafrid meaning "the peace of God". It's related to the Old English Godfrith, and is a rarely used name.
*Ms. Godfrey's glasses, present in the CIC after her disappearance, were made by 'Vision Eye Design Ltd'.

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