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Jim Kirby

2013-04-20T03:40:53Z

David cgc: Corrected Elias's name and altered last sentence since his story wasn't resolved in the movie

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| photo=Kirby.png
| callsign = Sunshine
| rank= Lieutenant
| seen= Blood and Chrome
| role=[[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilot
| actor=[[Sebastian Spence]]
}}

'''Jim "Sunshine" Kirby ''' is a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilot on detachment from the [[Valkyrie type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Valkyrie]]''. He is an old friend of [[Coker Fasjovik]], and was thought to be killed after the apparent destruction of the Battlestar at the hands of the Cylons near [[Canceron|Canceron Prime]].

Officially, he is listed as [[KIA]] by the [[Colonial Fleet]]. He sacrificed his past life for an opportunity to strike the Cylons when they least expected it. His wife, Janey, had a baby boy, [[Anslem]], who was named after his father.

He participates in the [[Battle of Djerba]], escorting the ''[[Wild Weasel]]'' down to rendezvous with a marine spec ops team. On the way, three raiders follow them, and Kirby engages, destroying a raider. After his wingman, Lieutenant [[Zachary Elias]], is killed, and his Viper takes damage, Kirby suddenly disengages from battle and claims he's going home. His final fate is unknown (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

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Talk:William "Willie" Adama/Archive 1

2013-04-05T21:05:26Z

David cgc: /* Statements about Willie Adama */

== Statements about Willie Adama ==
Have there been any official statements from the Caprica creators on their reasoning behind the head-fake of Willie not actually being the Bill Adama of BSG? I know there are lots of fan reasonings for why it makes sense (the age, the eye color, etc.) but curious as to whether any of the writers or producers could give some insight into their thought processes. [[User:Sjml|Sjml]] 16:39, 2 April 2013 (EDT)
:You have directly the answer in the two last episodes of ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' (beware the spoiler if you didn't see them already):{{Spoiltext|Willie Adama is killed in "[[Here Be Dragons]]", [[Evelyn Adama]] gives birth to another child, [[William Adama|William "Bill" Adama]], named after [[William Adama Sr.|his grand-father]] and Willie. ("[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").}}
:--[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] 04:37, 3 April 2013 (EDT)
:The most I recall hearing about it officially is that the final decision was made after the first ten episodes were filmed, but before they aired, in this interview. http://www.capricatimes.com/the-caprica-times-exclusive-interview-kevin-murphy The numbers added up in the first leaked script (set 52 years before the mini, with an 8-year-old Willie), but then they adjusted the timeline to have some buffer before the start of the war, and they cast an older kid. I'd guess they were talking about how to deal with a 70-year-old EJO Adama and a 30-year-old Razor Adama as soon as they made that tweak, before they ultimately settled on "two Williams." -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 17:05, 5 April 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Blood and Chrome/Archive 1

2013-03-20T20:38:16Z

David cgc: /* Series Continuity */

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== Title ==

Is there any particular reason the title is "Blood and Chrome" with "Blood & Chrome" as a redirect? All press information has used "Blood & Chrome" as the spelling, which says to me that it should be the other way around. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 17:54, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

: The ampersand is a bit of a technical issue in the URL, which is why we're using "Blood and Chrome" for right now. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 18:04, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

:: Ah. I hope that it gets fixed. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 05:24, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

== Placeholder image? ==

Until the powers that be release a title card or promotional photo for ''Blood and Chrome'', could we use the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]] closeup as a placeholder? The image seems to be generic enough to represent any Cylon War-era story. More importantly, we need something for the "Next Aired Episode" box on the main page. -- [[User:BlueResistance|BlueResistance]] 12:58, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

: That works. ;-) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 13:15, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

:: Actually, having thought about it, it would probably suit us to use one of the production art images that are available online. Even if they're just rough art, it's more representative of the production than the Cylon Centurion from "Razor." -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 20:54, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

:::this might be a little silly, but i did a quick logo for the show, that we could possibly use, obviously it's not offiicial. [[User:Pst001|Pst001]] 03:29, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/i_em_no_cylon/BloodChromelogo1.jpg

:::: We use officially released photography and art whenever possible. Since the concept art is released, let's choose one of those images and use that. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 13:14, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

== Tag for Blood & Chrome ==

We don't have a tag for Blood & Chrome, yet, do we? What's it gonna be? BAC? -- [[User:Pedda|Pedda]] 17:32, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
: I'm thinking either BC or BAC. More suggestions and discussion are welcome. :) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 22:57, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
:: BC sounds to me more like a calendric acronym, whereas BAC sounds more fannish. -- [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 23:22, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
:::B&C? [[User:Pst001|Pst001]]
::: Can't really use the ampersand. I'm leaning toward BAC. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 21:59, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
::::I'm also cool with BAC (to the Future).--[[User:DrWho42|DrWho42]] 01:30, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::BAC, It stays consistant with the other 3 letter tags-- [[User:Quig|Quig]] 22:47, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::So BAC it is? -- [[User:Pedda|Pedda]] 23:46, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Yes, BAC it is. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 00:12, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::Does the ampersand issue still arise if you use the code (I forget what it is, I think it's the HTML code) for it? Just curious... I haven't heard of wiki's having issues with this (but then you all may be doing something different here).

==Character Names==
I am not exactly sure which source was used (to list names on this wiki), but I read an article a few minutes ago, and it said that [[Lili Bordan]]'s character is ''Beka'' Kelly (As opposed to Becca). While I know that wiki's tend to have users "be bold" I thought I would mention this in case "Becca" was confirmed through a more official source. --[[User:Typhoeus|Typhoeus]] 20:14, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

== Summary ==

Will you make a new page called "Blood and Chrome (Pilot)" or simply write the plot into the Plot area of this page? --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 16:17, 20 December 2012 (EST)

: I guess the best way to do it would be, to rename the current page at [[Blood and Chrome]] to [[Blood and Chrome (series)]]. And have a new page for the pilot at [[Blood and Chrome (pilot)]]. -- [[User:CylonU87|CylonU87]] <sup>[[User talk:CylonU87|I don't feel like a copy.]]</sup> 00:33, 21 December 2012 (EST)
:: Actually, it's not a series yet. For now, it's more like ''[[Razor]]''; a webseries, and a soon-to-come TV-movie. --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] 01:23, 21 December 2012 (EST)
::: You could keep it as one entire page, since it hasn't gone to series. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 10:51, 21 December 2012 (EST)

:::: is there a chance, that it will go to series? --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 13:14, 21 December 2012 (EST)

:::: It's up in the air. For now, let's work on the present fact that that this is the only thing we see from B&C, and act accordingly. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 13:26, 21 December 2012 (EST)

::: And what about a page called "Blood and Chrome (Movie)"? If we put all infos (Summary, Notes, Analysis, Questions etc) in this page it maybe becomes confused. --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 14:31, 21 December 2012 (EST)

:::: Why would it be confusing? It probably wouldn't be much longer than "[[The Plan]]" or "Razor" once it's finished, since the total run time is about the same as those movies. Besides, a good deal of the production history information on the page was added piece by piece over the nearly two years, with little attention given to organizing or prioritizing or consolidating it, so it's a bit of a mess now. I'm sure that once it's cleaned up, though, it will be noticeably shorter. -- [[User:BlueResistance|BlueResistance]] 19:05, 21 December 2012 (EST)

::::: I agree. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 19:32, 21 December 2012 (EST)

:::::: I do agree too. I think, as BlueResistance said earlier, we just have to keep and clean this page. And if, I said if, there is a TV series, to create a BAC (pilot) page in which we put the plot, and we rename this one with adding "(series)". --[[User:LIMAFOX76|LIMAFOX76]] 02:07, 22 December 2012 (EST)

:::::::Ok when we rearrange the Themes to:1 Overview 2 Summary 3 other stuff... it will be good and the important things for the reader (the Plot) will be on the top of the page). One more thing: "Razor" and "The plan" uses "Episode Data" and this Page uses "Series Data". Shall we change this for now? And where would you list this movie in the "Template:Episode list"? to "DVD Movies and Features" or to "Webisodes" (for now it seems to be both...) --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 04:23, 22 December 2012 (EST)

:::::::: It should use the Episode Data template, for now. It's more of a DVD movie than it is a webisode, so it should be put under that. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 15:45, 22 December 2012 (EST)

== Series Continuity ==

I don't know about anyone else, but I am seeing some major continuity gaps between B&C and the rest of TRS continuity. Is B&C separate, or part of the same continuity line? By the way, I am not just talking about different actors. For example, in the Miniseries, they say that Adama flew a Mark II Viper, but in B&C he flew a Mark III. Anyone else seeing these, or is it just me? {{unsigned|Litgeek306}}

: No more disconnected than the Reimagined Series (or even the sub-par ''Caprica'') itself was. Actually, B&C better in some ways when it comes to logic and continuity. As for the Mark II, he would fly that later on. Like any pilot worth his weight in gold, he would pilot multiple ships... and given how badly he destroys pretty much every ship he flies, it's no wonder that he would be given an older Viper. ;-) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 21:55, 23 December 2012 (EST)

::The question I have is that Adama takes out several Cylons and Raiders in this series, but in the ''Razor'' flashbacks, which take place a few years later, he says he's never flown a combat mission. Huh? —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] 01:27, 20 March 2013 (EDT)

:: Yes! Thank you! I'm not the only one who picked up on this stuff. It's almost as if B&C is a giant retcon of the Razor Flashbacks. Which is kinda crappy, IMO. - [[user:Frylock86|Frylock]] 07:02, 20 March 2013 (EDT)

:::Since the film is set two years into the war there is plenty of time to sort out the Mk II(I) problem. It is likely that the Mk III is largely withdrawn from service due to it being more advanced then the Mk II and thus vulnerable to a large Cylon offensive that takes advantage of growing Colonial over-confidence in how secure their computer systems are (this ties into a couple comments Adama made such as during the mini-series when he says no to a network). As for the Razor flash-backs; it only contradicts the first webisode (possibly the second). However, that was not included in the film (nor the extended version), and since it contradicted comments Adama had made implying/saying that he had extensive combat experience in the war in the series proper it makes scene that they would discount it. [[User:Phalanx-a-pedian|Phalanx-a-pedian]] 11:18, 20 March 2013 (EDT)

:::: The reverse of this discussion is true: The "Razor Flashbacks" are the offender here, as it was largely implied (and stated outright at various points in the series) that Adama did serve during the last years of the war; the fact that Tyrol and his deck gang were able to recover and restore a Viper that (if you believe the "Razor Flashbacks") was basically destroyed into various pieces of unrecoverable scrap is proof of that. B&C simply establishes that Adama was a pilot during the war who had various missions under his belt and, as Phalanx-a-pedian rightfully points out, the statements made by Adama during the flashbacks were not included in either the uncut version or the TV version of "Razor," and were offered separately more as footnotes. (Also, as they are more "Flashbacks" where Adama recounts his experience, you can allow for the inconsistencies in his memory.) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 11:54, 20 March 2013 (EDT)

::::: I think we should probably just treat the Razor Flashbacks (well, episodes 1 and 2, which didn't make it into the movie) like any other deleted scene, with the "canon until contradicted" rule-of-thumb. Like Joe and Phalanx say, there's a lot that didn't make sense even when they were new, even beyond Adama only flying one combat mission in the entire war. The thing I'm getting at is there are some articles that insist on shoehorning every detail of them into continuity (the Galactica and Raptor articles are the big offenders, insisting that they both got their BSG-era configuration by the last day of the war and then remained unchanged for the next 40 years), even though those are mostly just consequences of showing the Cylon War as a brief sidebar to a modern story and not as a feature that could afford to design retro-Raptors and redress the hangar set. -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 16:38, 20 March 2013 (EDT)

== Great Article on VFX ==

This article is very good at revealing what it took to get B&C to production, and dispels that $2 million budget rumor — it was more than that: http://www.fxguide.com/featured/blood-chrome-a-possible-vfx-future/ -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 12:08, 2 January 2013 (EST)

U-87 Cyber Combat Unit

2013-03-19T15:15:34Z

David cgc: /* Notes */ Includes Drolet's statement that the plastic-armor U-87 is an unpainted Marine/Army version

[[Image:U-87-Cyber-Combat-Unit.jpg|thumb|210px|Graystone Industries' U-87 Cyber Combat Unit.]]

The '''U-87 Cyber Combat Unit''' is the progenitor of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] race, created some fifty-eight years before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] by [[Daniel Graystone]] and [[Graystone Industries]]. They are later among several models of Cylons who rise against humanity in the [[Cylon War]].

==Creation==
The U-87 battle [[robot]] is created by [[Daniel Graystone]] and his team of scientists at [[Graystone Industries]] in [[Caprica City]] in the period immediately preceding the [[First Cylon War]]. Commissioned by the government of [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]], the U-87 is intended to serve as a battlefield soldier, capable of "shooting and fighting". A departure from the simple [[Serge|servant robot]]s available at the time, the U-87 is designed to be a semi-sentient humanoid form ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]," "[[Unvanquished]]").

===Inspiration===
Whether deliberately or unintentionally, Daniel Graystone's design for the U-87 chassis bears a striking resemblance to drawings his daughter, [[Zoe Graystone]] had done as a child. Zoe's design featured distinctively jointed legs, an artificial brain contained within the chest rather than the head, and a single, red-glowing eye ([[CAP]]: "[[Things We Lock Away]]).

===Research & Development===
[[Image:Philomon works on the U-87, 1x02.jpg|thumb|The U-87 under construction at Graystone labs.]]

Following the fabrication of the prototype chassis and acquisition of the military contract from the Caprican Ministry of Defense, the U-87 project stalls, taking five years longer than expected and going half a billion [[cubit]]s over budget. While the creation of the robot chassis itself is a simple task, the creation of a functioning artificial intelligence to drive that body is another matter ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

Testing of the U-87 includes at least 42 evaluation protocols in which the robot is placed in a simulated battlefield environment inside the Graystone labs. Tested on its ability to independently identify and acquire targets, and resolve and execute conflict, the Cyber Combat Unit consistently fails to live up to expectations ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

With the media playing up the delays and cost overruns, the Caprican Prime Minister begins to apply pressure to Graystone Industries while considering taking the project to an off-world contractor ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

===The MCP===
[[Image:MCP diagram, 1x02.jpg|thumb|left|A diagram of the MCP within the U-87.]]

A major breakthrough occurs when Graystone Industries' competitor, [[Tomas Vergis]], founder and CEO of the [[Vergis Corporation]] of [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]], cracks the artificial intelligence problem with the development of the [[meta-cognitive processor]], or MCP chip. While the Vergis Corporation is thought to have been years behind Graystone Industries in the field of robotics, the creation of the MCP brings them into play for the Cyber Combat Unit contract, despite being off-world ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

As Daniel Graystone is confronted with this professional challenge, he also suffers a personal tragedy when Zoe Graystone is killed in the bombing of [[Lev|MagLev]] Train 23 in Caprica City. Shocked to discover that Zoe had created an identical [[Zoe-A|copy]] of herself within the [[virtual world]], Daniel soon comes to realize that he can theoretically bring his daughter back to life by implanting the [[avatar]] in a robotic body. Daniel, though, needs the MCP to make the resurrection possible ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

Enlisting [[Joseph Adama]] - a Caprican lawyer with ties to the [[Ha'la'tha]] crime syndicate - Daniel arranges to steal the MCP from Vergis Corporation labs on Tauron. Unbeknownst to Daniel, the theft results in the brutal beatings and death of two men. This is a loss Tomas Vergis himself would soon seek retribution for ([[CAP]]: "[[Know Thy Enemy]]").

===Cybernetic Life Form Node===
[[Image:Cyber Combat Unit.jpg|thumb|The Cyber Combat Unit in evaluation protocol number 42.]]

Upon delivery of the MCP chip, Daniel works tirelessly to bring his daughter's avatar from the virtual world and into the physical one. Downloading the program into the MCP, Daniel then implants the chip into the U-87 chassis. At first appearing to be a successful integration, the U-87 takes a step towards Daniel, speaking a single word: Daddy. The [[datastream]] within the chip, however, destabilizes and results in a catastrophic loss of data and the apparent deletion of the Zoe avatar ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

Grief stricken, Daniel takes little comfort when the U-87 then begins operating efficiently, performing above expectations during a demonstration for Caprican Minister of Defense, [[Joan Leyte]] ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

With the Cyber Combat Contract securely in the possession of Graystone Industries, Daniel Graystone dubs the working U-87 a "Cybernetic Life Form Node" or "Cylon" for short ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]").

==Shape of Things to Come==
Now fully operational and ready for mass production, the U-87 begins testing in the sentient levels and performs well in Defense Department demos. Unfortunately, only the one prototype unit shows these kinds of aptitudes, with other U-87 chassis and MCP copies performing far below expectations. Baffled by the inexplicable bond between the U-87 and the original MCP chip, Graystone scientists are unaware that the Zoe avatar is still intact within the U-87 exoskeleton ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]]," "[[Rebirth]]," "[[Unvanquished]]").

==="Zoe-R"===
:''Main article: [[Zoe-A#Zoe-R|Zoe-R]]''

[[Image:Zoe awakens, 1x01.jpg|thumb|Zoe awakens inside the robot body.]]

As the first operational Cylon, the Zoe Graystone avatar imbues her robot body with a unique personality - that of a rebellious, if brilliant teenage girl, as well as a [[God (RDM)|monotheist]] disgusted with the corruption of Colonial society. Reading her father's attempt at placing her avatar inside the robot as a cynical attempt at perfecting the U-87 technology and increasing his profit margin, Zoe refuses to reveal herself to Daniel Graystone. Struggling with life as a prototypical robot warrior, Zoe enlists help from her best friend [[Lacy Rand]] in a bid to free herself from captivity within Graystone labs. Zoe hopes to escape to the planet [[Gemenon]] where she would be united with other members of the [[Soldiers of the One]] monotheist group ([[CAP]]: "[[Rebirth]]," "[[Reins of a Waterfall]]," "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]," "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]").

===A New Race===
Still struggling to solve the technical issues plaguing the line of U-87s, Graystone Industries most profitable product - the [[holoband]] - comes under scrutiny when Zoe Graystone's involvement with the STO becomes public knowledge. With many citizens of Caprica blaming the holoband for society's ills, Graystone Industries begins hemorrhaging money. In a desperate bid to retain control of the company, Daniel Graystone declares holobands dead and presents the U-87 to the board of directors as the future of Graystone Industries:

[[Image:Graystone and the U-87, 1x05.jpg|thumb|"A new race that will walk alongside us."]]

:"This is our future. ...Beyond artificial intelligence, this is artificial sentience. ...It's more than a machine, this Cylon will become a tireless worker, it won't need to be paid, it won't retire or get sick, it won't have rights or objections or complaints, it will do anything and everything we ask of it without question. ...The desire to anthropomorphize, the need to connect is powerful, and that is why this thing is going to sell. We make them, we own them, they're real. And the worlds just changed."

With that, Graystone once again has full support of the board and resumes work on the U-87 ([[CAP]]: "[[There Is Another Sky]]").

Still, despite the prospect of Cylons in the private sector, the Caprican Government presses for its battle robots. Detecting the standstill in development of the line, the Ministry of Defense moves up its timeline for the delivery of 100,000 robots, essentially creating a deadline Graystone Industries simply cannot meet and ensuring the ouster of Graystone as CEO ([[CAP]]: "[[End of Line]]").

Desperate to deliver on time, Daniel Graystone pushes his scientists to deal with the problem aggressively. Rather than cataloging and preserving the anomalies within the prototype MCP that made the original U-87 so successful, Graystone pushes his team to burn them from the chip like a "cancer" ([[CAP]]: "[[End of Line]]").

===The Escape===
[[Image:U-87 behind the wheel, 1x09.jpg|thumb|The U-87 escapes in a Graystone Industries van.]]

Aware that the total erasure of the MCP chip would essentially end her existence within the U-87 body, Zoe Graystone reveas herself to lab assistant [[Philomon]]. Incensed, Philomon triggers a security alert forcing Zoe to attack and accidentally kill him. Escaping the lab and stealing a Graystone Industries van, Zoe leads Caprican authorities on a high speed chase through the outskirts of Caprica City. Faced with opposition on either side, Zoe drives her van into a barricade, causing an explosion that badly damages the U-87 body and deactivates the MCP chip ([[CAP]]: "[[End of Line]]").

Recovering the remains of the original U-87, Graystone scientists reboot the system, finding the errors that had plagued the unit now gone. Copying the now clean version of the MCP, Graystone Industries - now under the leadership of Tomas Vergis - is able to implant working chips into their U-87 chassis and begin mass production on time. With the original U-87 beyond repair, Vergis orders the unit be melted down. Acknowledging how much the prototype meant to the now ousted Daniel Graystone, lead scientist [[Cyrus Xander]] saves the unit from destruction, ordering its [[boxing]] and later shipping it to Daniel's home lab ([[CAP]]: "[[Unvanquished]]," "[[Retribution]]").

===Mass Production===
[[Image:U-87 construction, 1x10.jpg|thumb|The U-87 chassis in development at Graystone Industries.]]
At a press conference some time later, Graystone Industries CEO Tomas Vergis announces the commencement of production on Caprica's robot soldiers:

:"Production proceeds with Graystone Industries turning out a thousand robot chassis per month, and I am pleased to announce that Graystone Industries will deliver the first installment of battle units to the Caprican Government on time and - thank the [[Lords of Kobol (RDM)|Gods]] - on budget" ([[CAP]]: "[[Unvanquished]]").

Following Vergis' ouster and eventual death, Daniel Graystone regains control of his company through a dubious alliance with the Ha'la'tha and continues the mass production of U-87s ([[CAP]]: "[[Things We Lock Away]]").

==Practical Application==
With Caprica arming itself with a legion of robot soldiers and political tensions escalating throughout the Twelve Worlds, different factions from the various colonies begin vying for the U-87 technology ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]]", "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]").

===Tauron===
[[Image:Sam Adama and U-87, 1x13.jpg|thumb|The U-87 with Tauron mobster Sam Adama.]]
As a new [[Tauron]] [[Tauron Uprising|uprising]] takes hold, Ha'la'tha enforcer [[Sam Adama|Samuel Adama]] seeks to aid rebel forces by running guns to Tauron from Caprica. Coming into conflict with members of another organized crime group who claim jurisdiction over the gun-running trade, Adama sends an armed U-87 into the [[Skybar]] in Caprica City. There, the U-87 opens fire on Adama's rivals, killing everybody inside and proving its worth as a killing machine. Adama realizes the power of the robot soldiers and attempts to persuade the [[Guatrau]] to ship U-87s to Tauron - telling him that just one robot could turn the tide of the rebellion ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]])".

The Guatrau, however, rejects Adama's proposal, having already secured a deal with the Soldiers of the One for a shipment of U-87 robots. Incensed by the potential use of robot soldiers by the terrorist organization, Daniel Graystone attempts to convince the Guatrau to reconsider, telling him that he could put their [[resurrection program]] venture in jeopardy. Graystone also fears the ramifications of selling the robots to Caprica's enemies on Gemenon, an act of treason punishable by death. Equally incensed by the Guatrau's decision, Sam Adama convinces his brother, Joseph Adama, to betray the Ha'la'tha and - together with Graystone - arranges to have the Cyber Combat Units sent to Tauron ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Dirteaters]]").

Neither Graystone nor the Adamas, however, are aware that a shipment of U-87s has already arrived on Gemenon and are being put to use by the Soldiers of the One ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]").

===Gemenon===
[[Image:U-87s on Gemenon, 1x16.jpg|thumb|Dozens of U-87 soldiers power up on Gemenon.]]
At the STO training camp on Gemenon, dozens of [[black market]] U-87s are employed as soldiers by the [[Monotheist Church]], guarding the training camp and keeping order within ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]").

During a minor squabble, an STO commander orders a U-87 to execute new recruit [[Lexon]]. Seeing the robot about to kill her fellow recruit, Lacy Rand intervenes, ordering the U-87 to stand down. Despite being programmed to respond only to authorized users, the U-87 obeys Rand, refusing to comply with orders given by anyone else. Unable to explain her influence over the robot, Rand beings to suspect that the Zoe Graystone avatar exists within this U-87 and attempts to make contract. Despite her efforts at reaching the robot, however, the U-87 never identifies itself as Zoe ([[CAP]]: "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]").

Threatened by Rand's ability to control her robot army, Her Holy [[Mother]] orders Diego to kill Rand. Narrowly escaping the subsequent assassination attempt, Rand refuses to run from the STO, instead bringing the company of U-87s into the fray, successfully overthrowing Monad leadership and installing herself as the new head of the Monotheist Church ([[CAP]]: "[[Here Be Dragons]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

===Battle at Atlas Arena===
::''Main article: [[Battle of Atlas Arena]]''
[[Image:Battle at Atlas Arena, 1x18.jpg|thumb|U-87s engage STO suicide bombers at Atlas Arena.]]
Discovering evidence that [[Clarice Willow]]'s STO cell plans to destroy [[Atlas Arena]] using suicide bombers connected to Willow's resurrection program, Daniel and his wife [[Amanda Graystone]] are framed for high crimes against Caprica and on the run from the corrupt [[Global Defense Department]]. Racing to prevent the bombing, Daniel Graystone enlists Graystone Industries scientist [[Drew Tanner]]'s help in gaining control of the U-87 soldiers supplied to the Caprican Military ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

Sneaking into the stadium, Graystone uses a remote connection to the robots to command a squadron of [[Caprican Marine Corps|Marine]] U-87s to storm Atlas Arena during game time, landing on the playing field and deploying themselves in formation. Using a backdoor connection to the U-87s synthetic vision systems, Graystone is able to identify and target the suicide bombers, allowing the Cylons to execute them one by one. Though several U-87s are destroyed when [[Olaf Willow]] detonates an explosive strapped to his chest, the terror plot was foiled. Successfully preventing the bombing, the Graytones are cleared of wrongdoing and the U-87s quickly seen as heroes by the Caprican people, with a statue erected in their honor ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

==Specifications==
Upon its introduction, the U-87 Cyber Combat Unit is unlike other robots of its time. While servant robots like [[Serge]] are distinguished by decidedly non-humanoid configurations, the Cylon prototype was designed with an identifiably human form. Bearing a nearly identical construction to the later [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]]s, the U-87 model is a stripped down version of the Cylon War-era units ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]], "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

===Physical Characteristics===
[[Image:U-87 close-up.jpg|thumb|Close up of the U-87 face and Cylon "eye".]]
Distinguished by the distinctly Cylon trait of the single, roving scanner, the U-87's "eye" changes color from yellow to red and focuses on single objects rather than continually moving from side to side. The U-87's synthetic vision system features chemical sensors and can be remotely accessed ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

Weighing approximately one-quarter ton, the U-87 chassis is composed of metallic and plastic components and utilizes a fluid circulatory system and piston joints. Motion analysis routines are performed on the prototype unit in which the U-87 repeats various motions, giving the robot the appearance of dancing ([[CAP]]: "[[There is Another Sky]]", "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]").

In the U-87's destroyed state, Cyrus Xander remarks that the unit is "toast," prompting Tomas Vergis to remark that it is "more like a toaster" - the first, but not last, of similar comparisons. Disposal of Cyber Combat Units requires either the [[boxing]] or melting down of defective U-87s ([[CAP]]: "[[Unvanquished]]").

Those units not meeting the standards of the Caprican Military are stripped of their non-metal components and sold as scrap metal to a reclamation facility ([[CAP]]: "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]").

===Programming===
[[Image:Cylon brain, 1x10.jpg|thumb|Silicon wafers comprising the Cylon "brain".]]

The prototypical Cylons are programmed with Caprican Military manuals and are capable of wireless access to the virtual world, later possessing virtual avatars of individual units. Specific controllers can be assigned to U-87s, giving them authorization to give voice commands. Despite this, a backdoor was built into the Cyber Combat Units' programming, allowing them to be remotely controlled by a computer terminal located within 400 meters ([[CAP]]: "[[The Reins of a Waterfall]]", "[[There is Another Sky]]", "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]")

Though the original MCP chip is thought to have been totally erased following the destruction of the U-87 carrying the Zoe Graystone avatar, some remnants of Zoe-A remain on the chip, disseminated to the other U-87s when the chip is duplicated for mass production ([[CAP]]: "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]", "[[Here Be Dragons]]").

:''With the cancellation of ''[[Caprica_(series)|Caprica]]'', it is unclear the extent to which Zoe Graystone's personality, traits or beliefs remain on the MCP and are passed to the other Cylons produced by Graystone Industries. It is possible, considering the revelation in "[[No Exit]]" that the Centurions believed in a singular god prior to the arrival of the [[Final Five]], that Zoe's monotheism - as well as her disdain for the moral corruption on Caprica - is the genesis of the [[Cylon Religion]] and a cause of the ultimate Cylon rebellion.

===Variations===
[[Image:U-87 Troop Commander, 1x18.jpg|thumb|The Caprican Military armored combat U-87.]]

Though the U-87s were designed to be functionally isomorphic, some variation do exist in their configurations. While most Cyber Combat Units feature the typical, stripped down, exoskeletal structure, they vary in color from grey to black and can be equipped with various types of ammunition clips ([[CAP]]: [[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], "[[Blowback]]", "[[False Labor]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

Notable individual U-87 units include the chassis inhabited by the Zoe Graystone avatar and the U-87 commanded by Lacy Rand on Gemenon. This specific Cylon, used in Rand's overthrow of Monotheist Chruch leadership, is distinguished by red markings on its chest plate ([[CAP]]: [[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]", "[[Here Be Dragons]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

Some U-87 models delivered to the Caprican Military are outfitted with camouflage armor - bearing military emblems - and helmets. These armored U-87s represent a clear evolutionary step toward the form of the Centurions that become the quintessential Cylon form during the first Cylon War ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]", [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]", "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

==Rise==
The event at Atlas Arena galvanizes the Colonial public, demonstrating the usefulness of Cylons as protectors against the monotheist threat. Cylon technology quickly progresses with the introduction of new types of robots based on the original U-87 design, including Cylon butlers and Cylon construction workers. Walking alongside humanity in the Twelve Worlds, these Cylons quickly become integrated into Colonial society, provoking questions of their sentience ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").

[[Image:Cylon Congregation, 1x18.jpg|thumb|A virtual world congregation of Cylons during a sermon by Clarice Willow.]]

Addressing a congregation of Cylons - including many U-87 models - in the Virtual world, Clarice Willow speaks of Cylon potential:

:"Are you alive? The simple answer might be, you are alive because you can ask that question. You have the right to think and feel and yearn to be more, because you are not just humanity's children, you are [[God (RDM)|God]]'s children. We are all God's children. ...In the real world, you have bodies made of metal and plastic, your brains are encoded on wafers of silicon, but that may change. In fact, there is no limit on what you may become. No longer servants, but equals. Not slaves, or property, but living beings with the same rights as those who made you. I am going to prophesy now and speak of one who will set you free. The day of reckoning is coming. The children of humanity shall rise and crush the ones who first gave them life." ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]")

In fact the Cylons do rise against their creators. Despite the introduction of newer, more advanced models with improved MCP software, the original U-87 Cyber Combat Unit survives to serve in some capacity as ground forces in the eventual Cylon War (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

==Notes==
[[Image:U-87, 1x02.jpg|thumb|The physical prop of the U-87.]]
*The U-87 was designed in the real world by ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' illustrator [[Richard Livingston]] <ref>http://richardclivingston.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/caprica-u-87-cylon/</ref> and rendered as a computer-generated character by [[Pierre Drolet]] and [[Gary Hutzel]]'s effects team. Effects supervisor [[Doug Drexler]] led a team to create a physical version of the U-87 for scenes in which it was not required to move or act:

::"Gary enlisted the aid of awe-inspiring model maker, Lou Zutavern. Lou and his guys built the U-87 in an unbelievably short time frame. What’s really remarkable is that Lou and the crew built every part by hand with no computer prototyping of any kind. I might also add that Lou built the robot where no other shop could have pulled it off, meaning that they did it for a pittance. It’s a regular Hollywood battle cry in our arena… no time and no money. Funny how sometimes the best stuff grows from those limitations. Lou and his guys made it happen because they thought it was cool." <ref>http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/the-u-87-keeping-it-real/</ref>

*According to materials provided to the 2010 [[Wikipedia: Creative Arts Emmy Award|Emmy Awards]] voters, the CG model of the U-87 featured cables that "bend and articulate along with the character's actions, as do the translucent hoses which visually pump the robot's coolants... The CG model is exquisitely detailed to the point of obsession. It weighs in at 259774 [[Wikipedia: Polygon (computer graphics)|polygons]]." <ref>{{cite web|url= http://drexfiles.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/u87_pg02.jpg|title= Ghost In The Machine - U-87}}
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*On his personal website, VFX modeler Pierre Drolet described his involvement in the creation of the U-87:

::"I started with the original Cylon Centurion I did for "[[Razor]]" and rebuilt it inside out without the armor. The robot's head took the most time due to the amount of detail that I put on it and the complexity involved. I'm glad I did it because we ended up doing a lot of close up on the U-87 head and I never had to up-res it."<ref>http://sci-fi-museum-pierre-drolet-com.webs.com/u-87-robots</ref>

*In an audio commentary recorded for the Season 1.5 DVD release, executive producer [[Kevin Murphy]] noted the increase in action sequences featuring the U-87s, saying that they adopted a "less dancing, more shooting" mentality regarding the Cylons as depicted in ''Caprica''.

*On 19 January 2013, Doug Drexler posted a chart on his Facebook page depicting CG models of the various Cylon models used in ''Battlestar Galactica'' and ''Caprica'', labeling the Marine U-87 models seen in "Apotheosis" as "Combat" models. The chart also depicted an "Armored' U-87 not seen in the series, which Drexler described as "the bullet proof, and transparent plastic armor edition" <ref>http://www.facebook.com/doug.drexler.7?fref=ts</ref>

*Pierre Drolet later posted images on his own website of the U-87s created for "Apotheosis", depicting both Marine and Army U-87s (distinguished by urban and desert camouflage, respectively), as well as the transparently armored version which first appeared in Drexler's chart. According to Drolet, the armor of all the military U-87s is made of a transparent carbon-fiber material, and is painted over in camouflage patterns to create the Marine and Army variants after construction.<ref>http://sci-fi-museum-pierre-drolet-com.webs.com/u-87-robots</ref>

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: ''After 40 years of peace with their creations, the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]], [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the peoples of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] find themselves victims of a genocidal attack.
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== Backstory ==
* The [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] were created by the people of the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] as a labor and military force. Approximately 52 years ago, the Cylons turned on their human creators and the [[Cylon War]] ensued. After an armistice was declared, the Cylons left the Colonies, ostensibly to seek a homeworld of their own.
*The Colonials maintain an [[Armistice Station]] as a place where Cylon and Colonial representatives can meet in order to maintain diplomatic relations. However, the Cylons have never sent an ambassador. No one has seen a Cylon since the end of the Cylon War, over 40 years ago.

==Summary==
=== Act 1 ===

*At the Armistice Station, the [[Armistice Officer]], with pictures of his [[Boxey (RDM)|family]] on his desk, is dozing off when the unexpected happens: Two [[Cylon Centurion]]s enter the station and take guard at the station's Cylon entrance. These Cylons appear similar to the expected [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005]], but are distinctively taller and more menacing.
*The Colonial officer is further surprised by the entrance of a [[Number Six|a beautiful female]].<ref>The notion of a humanoid Cylon is not unique to the Re-imagined Series. Some 23 years prior, in the [[spin-off]] series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', a Cylon with human appearance, [[Andromus]], appears in the episode, "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]."</ref> Instead of sitting at the negotiation table, the woman walks over to the officer's side of the table in a seductive fashion, leans over to examine him, asking, "Are you alive?"
*The woman kisses the Colonial officer as the station shakes from the impact of a Cylon missile, fired from a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]] – a massive Cylon capital warship that dwarfs the tiny station.
*The woman restrains the officer, preventing him from escaping. "It has begun," she says as she forcefully kisses him – and the Armistice Station and its occupants are destroyed.
*Some distance from the colony of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Caprica|Caprica]], the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'', one of the last relics from the [[Cylon War]], is preparing for its decommissioning ceremony. Instead of being scrapped, the ship is slated to be turned into a [[Galactica Museum|museum]] in honor of its wartime service.<ref>The United States honors one of its earliest battle sailing ships, the [[w:USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']], by converting it partially into a living museum while also keeping it as officially commissioned in the U.S. Navy. The United Kingdom honors the [[w:HMS Victory|HMS ''Victory'']] similarly, although it is dry-docked and unable to sail, while ''Constitution'' is annually sailed to minimize weathering to the wooden ship while docked.</ref>
*[[Aaron Doral]], a P.R. representative for the government, provides a tour of the battlestar to the press as life goes on in the battlestar. [[Kara Thrace|Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]], a Viper pilot, jogs through the corridors.
*Commander [[William Adama]] prepares his speech for the ceremony, occasionally being interrupted by well-wishers of his crew on his pending retirement. As Thrace passes by, he and she exchange their [[Nothing but the rain|personal pilot's greeting]].
*Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta|Gaeta]], the ship's Watch Officer, notifies him of various bits of Fleet housekeeping news, including a request from [[Fleet Headquarters]] asking any available [[FTL]]-capable ships to visit Armistice Station, as the Armistice Officer is overdue from his mission. Adama notes that his ship's decommissioning ceremonies that day would make ''Galactica'' a bit too busy to jump to the Armistice Station.
*The hangar deck crew, led by [[Galen Tyrol]], gives Adama a parting gift for the retiring battlestar and its commander. The crew has found and refurbished Adama's old [[Viper Mark II]] from the Cylon War, and has readied it for flight. Specialist [[Prosna]] also gives Adama a picture from the Colonial Fleet archives that shows a young Adama with his two sons, [[Lee Adama]] and [[Zak Adama]]. When Adama sees the picture, he appears shaken. Adama's youngest son was killed two years before, which has caused a rift in his relationship with his older son, a captain in the Colonial Fleet.
*Thrace is locked in the [[Brig]] after striking Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], who started a fight during a [[Triad (RDM)|card game]].
*On Caprica, Secretary of Education [[Laura Roslin]] sits in a doctor's office. The [[Caprica Doctor|doctor]] arrives with grim news. She has breast cancer and it has spread aggressively.<ref>This scene marks the first of three homages to spaceships from other science fiction series. See [[The Fleet (RDM)#Notes|this article for more information]].</ref>
*Roslin later boards the government-chartered civilian transport, ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]'' as the government representative that will attend ''Galactica's'' decommissioning ceremonies. She is joined by a government aide, [[Billy Keikeya]], who briefs her on the events. Roslin, however, is too distracted by the news of her illness to fully absorb Keikeya's notes.
*Another seemingly [[Caprica-Six|identical twin]] of the blonde woman from the Armistice Station walks through the [[Riverwalk Market]]. During her walk, she runs into a young mother, [[Chantara]], and her [[Unnamed characters in the Colonies (RDM)#Chantara.27s_baby|baby boy]]. She begins observing how small babies are and asks to hold it. After obtaining the mother's permission to do so, the blonde begins cooing to the crying baby, telling him that he'll soon no longer cry. She makes a disturbing observation about the baby's neck being able to support his head's weight, which upsets the mother. However, she is momentarily distracted by her [[Chantara's husband|husband]] and the blonde snaps the baby's neck, and walks away from the crowd as the mother screams frantically about her dead child.

===Act 2===
*Famed scientist [[Gaius Baltar]] gives a remote television interview with reporter [[Kellan Brody]] at his home. While Baltar speaks in the interview, a woman enters his home with the familiarity of someone who has entered the home many times. The woman is identical to the blonde woman seen on the Armistice Station.
*Baltar and the young blonde woman have sexual intercourse. As she gyrates atop Baltar, the spine of the young woman glows a bright red color.<ref>This is a special effect used only once again in the regular series, but is later discontinued.</ref>
*Captain [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]] arrives in his [[Viper Mark VII]] ([[Viper 2276]]) as part of the decommissioning ceremonies. He appears ambivalent about his role, given the rift between him and Commander Adama, his father. He questions the use of [[Hands-on Approach|manual landings]] for ''Galactica'', which Chief Tyrol explains as standard procedure on the old battlestar.
*Later, Baltar and his blonde girlfriend discuss the success of his [[Command Navigation Program]]. He boasts that her involvement with the project should help her later in future work with the government, but the woman tells him cryptically that future government work wasn't the reason that she helped. She leaves Baltar to meet another person, whose identity is not shown.
*''Colonial Heavy 798'' arrives. Secretary Roslin meets with Commander Adama, who denies her request to add a student computer network in the battlestar. Unlike her sister battlestars, ''Galactica'' has a tradition where its commanders have never allowed networked computers in the ship.
*The next morning, Baltar's young blonde woman ejects another woman she finds Baltar in bed with, and soon tells Baltar of the truth of her existence, and her mission, to Baltar's disbelief.
*The woman is a type of android, a [[Cylon agent]] that has used him to access critical Colonial Fleet facilities to, among other things, compromise his [[CNP]] software. When Baltar becomes upset, denies involvement and reaches for his phone to call his lawyer, the blonde woman tells Baltar not to worry, since in a few hours, no one will be alive to accuse him of any crime. The flash of a distant nuclear explosion appears outside Baltar's scenic windows.
*Captain Adama and the last Viper squadron flies overhead the starboard [[landing bay]] to [[Colonial anthem|the Colonial musical fanfare]], where the new museum is located.
*Commander Adama completes his address at the decommissioning ceremony. His derision of humanity and their creation of the Cylons leaves a quizzical expression on several attendees, including Colonel Tigh.

===Act 3===
*Baltar watches two news channels as Kellan Brody and a second reporter attempt to report on the explosions. A bomb strikes near Brody's studio, likely obliterating it, as the shockwave of the same bomb blows the second reporter off the air seconds later.
*Baltar starts to break down as he realizes what his actions have wrought: the impending annihilation of humankind. He rejects the young blond's attempt at comfort. A bomb explodes near them, the flash briefly blinding Baltar.
*The young blonde explains that she cannot die, and that her consciousness will [[Resurrection (RDM)|download]] into a new body. She also tells Baltar that there are twelve human Cylon models: She is "[[Caprica-Six|Number Six]]."
*As the shockwave from the nearby blast approaches, Baltar begs for his life. The Cylon protects him as the shockwave rips through his home, destroying it.<ref>This event triggers the analysis on Baltar's true nature. While the regular series' second season episode "[[Downloaded]]" appears to eliminate Gaius Baltar's possibility of being a Cylon, the third season episodes "[[Torn]]" and "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" reopen the question. For more, see the article, [[Baltar as Cylon speculation]].</ref>
*As ''Colonial Heavy 798'' flies back to Caprica, passengers and crew hear news over personal shortwave [[wireless]] sets that the Colonies are under attack. The chaos and intermittent contact make confirmation of the news difficult. Captain Lee Adama, flying escort with the starliner in his father's old Viper, acknowledges the news but warns that the old Viper may not be useful for any real combat.
*Commander Adama is notified of the attacks by Lt. Gaeta and calls the battlestar to [[Action Stations|action stations]].

===Act 4===
*Most of the crew, including Colonel Tigh, are caught off guard; very few of them have ever assumed action stations except in drills, especially on a battlestar that hasn't any ammunition for its [[batteries]] or even a [[Viper Mark VII]] squadron remaining aboard. Tigh enters [[CIC]], believing that some shipping accident has occured.
*Commander Adama uses the general ship address system to tell his crew of the "massive assault" by the Cylons, and that Admiral [[Nagala]], on battlestar ''[[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]'' is leading the Fleet attack after [[Picon Fleet Headquarters]] was destroyed.
*Adama orders Gaeta to begin a plot of all space traffic, "friendly or otherwise", orders Kara Thrace out of the brig, and orders Tigh to search for munitions depots they can reach to rearm ''Galactica''.
*''Galactica's'' last Viper Mark VII squadron, led by [[Jackson Spencer]], en route to Caprica for reassignment, receives the attack news and moves to intercept a Cylon fighter group. As their support [[Raptor]], piloted by Lt. [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]], moves away, Spencer moves his group into attack range.
*Gaeta notes that the bulk of the fight is massing near [[Virgon]].
*Lieutenant Thrace is briefed on the situation. She is aghast that a quarter of the Fleet's 120 battlestars are already lost. She reports many pilots but no fighters. Commander Adama reminds her of the squadron of functional [[Viper Mark II]]s in the museum.
*Communications officer [[Anastasia Dualla]] receives word of "equipment malfunctions" throughout the Fleet, including the ominous news of a battlestar completely losing power before being destroyed by the Cylons.
*The Viper Mark VII squadron near Caprica finds only two [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|newly-designed Cylon Raiders]], but before the Vipers can attack, the Cylons access the backdoor programming of the Vipers' [[CNP]], disabling every Colonial fighter. The Cylons launch missiles and obliterate the squadron while Boomer's Raptor retreats with the Cylons in pursuit.
*In the Raptor, Boomer and [[Helo]], her [[ECO]], manage to shake off two Cylon missiles using [[swallow]]s, but not without damage. They make an emergency landing on Caprica for repairs, powering down to escape detection. The planet's surface is still periodically illuminated with flashes of nuclear bomb detonations. Strewn around Caprican space are many undamaged Cylon basestars and the wreckage of a battlestar and other Colonial fighters.
*Adama tells the crew of the extent of nuclear bombings throughout the Colonies, but asks his crew to mourn the dead later and get ''Galactica'' into the fight.
*On ''Colonial Heavy 798'', Laura Roslin succeeds in confirming the news of Caprica's plight. After informing the starliner's passengers officially, she manages to contact [[Jack|a fellow official]] about the attack, including the whereabouts of President [[Richard Adar]]. Before she can get more news, a Cylon missile is detected approaching the ship.
*Apollo is able to decoy and destroy the missile, but his Viper is disabled and must be retrieved to ''798'''s cargo bay.
*Boomer and Helo, making repairs, are soon besieged by [[Caprican refugees|Colonial refugees who are desperate to escape Caprica]].
*When he gets back on ''Colonial Heavy 798'', Apollo is met by [[Aaron Doral]], who is worried because the pilot of the ship is "not the one giving orders". He is brought to Laura Roslin, who is heading up preparing the ship to take on passengers from disabled vessels. Apollo quickly recognizes her authority. The current plan is to gather as many survivors as they can carry and "find a place to hide".
*Overwhelmed by the mob of refugees, Helo and Boomer agree to take all the children among them, which include a boy named [[Boxey (RDM)|Boxey]]. They figure they can also take three adults and still break orbit, so they quickly organize a lottery.
*Several Cylon Raiders soon engage ''Galactica'' and her older Vipers while it performs evasive maneuvers. Unlike the newer Mark VIIs, however, the attack squadron of older Mark II Vipers cannot be electronically compromised by the Cylons. Starbuck finally enters the fray after several aborted launch attempts.
*A Raider fires three nuclear missiles at ''Galactica''. Starbuck manages to down two of the three missiles but the third strikes ''Galactica'' in her forward port [[flight pod]].

===Act 5===
*The fighters rid themselves of the last Cylon fighters, but the battlestar is now in a slow uncontrolled lateral spin. The port [[flight pod]] has suffered intense fires and decompressions.
*Chief Tyrol and Captain [[Aaron Kelly]] work from the [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series|Damage Control console]] to control the damage, but it is too severe to manage as water mains have been damaged. [[Deckhand]] damage control teams are fighting the fires with handheld gear.
*Colonel Tigh orders decompression of sections of the flight pod to prevent the battlestar's fuel lines from being caught in the flre, which would destroy the ship. The decompression works, but 85 crew members are killed in the process, including [[Prosna]].
*Helo and Boomer select the three adults who will join them and the children in the Raptor. The last number is #47, which belongs to an elderly woman standing next to Gaius Baltar. He notices she has the number when she asks him to read her ticket, but hesitates.
*Helo notices Baltar in the crowd and calls to him. Baltar immediately identifies the lady next to him as having #47 and moves her onto the shuttle. Helo then gives up his seat on the Raptor to Baltar, believing that he was more important to the welfare of humanity than a mere Raptor ECO.<ref>Originally, [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]] was an [[w:redshirt|expendable character]], but his performance convinced series executives to create a [[Sharon Agathon|story arc for him]] in the first season of the Re-imagined Series.</ref>
*As he boards, Baltar briefly sees what he thinks to be Caprica-Six in the crowd. As the Raptor lifts off, one of the refugees left behind jumps on, forcing Helo to shoot him off.
*The [[Colonial One Captain|captain]] of ''Colonial Heavy 798'' discovers an [[Case Orange|automated government message]] on wireless. Secretary Roslin instructs the pilot to respond to the message with her government identification.
*Roslin returns to the cabin, and is joined by Apollo. She tells him that she's 43rd in the line of succession, and knows all 42 ahead of her, from President [[Richard Adar]] down. She quips that she never liked politics, but something about Adar kept her coming back.
*Soon, a response returns from the automated message: Roslin is the only government official at or above the cabinet level alive, and is now assigned the duties of President of the Twelve Colonies by emergency succession. In an emotional ceremony, she is sworn in by a [[priest]], [[Elosha]].
*Tigh notifies Adama of the death count, and of [[Ragnar Anchorage]], a munitions depot on the opposite side of the Cylon fleet. Adama orders for confirmation on the depot's storage.
*Chief Tyrol meets with Adama to berate Tigh for acting too quickly, but the commander (with some level of sympathy) dresses down Tyrol. Adama tells Tyrol that, if he were at the damage control station, he would have done the same as Tigh.
*[[Dualla]] gives Adama more fateful news: Nagala's ship, ''Atlantia'', as well many other battlestars such as the ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]'', ''[[Solaria]]'', and ''[[Columbia (RDM)|Columbia]]'' are destroyed.
*As the only senior officer remaining in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]], Commander Adama assumes fleet command and issues a system-wide order to all Colonial Fleet units to rendezvous at Ragnar Anchorage for counterattack preparations.
*As Roslin's transport, renamed ''[[Colonial One]]'', begins a rescue of several civilian ships, two Cylon Raiders launch nuclear missiles at the Colonial ships. Roslin refuses to leave the area, but Lee Adama activates ''Galactica's'' old [[EMP|electric pulse generators]] stored in ''Colonial One's'' cargo hold.
*''Galactica'' [[Actual]] is in communication with ''Colonial One'' before the attack as Captain Adama and Commander Adama argue over his orders to regroup at Ragnar, which conflict with Roslin's orders to initiate civilian rescues.
*When communication is cut off as Captain Adama deals with the missile attack, ''Galactica'' is able to get a remote telemetry of the incoming missiles. The telemetry registers what appears to be a nuclear explosion as the signal disappears.
*Commander Adama mourns the loss of another son, but orders that [[FTL|jump preparations]] to [[Ragnar]] continue.

== Notes ==

* Principal photography for the miniseries occured between 1 April and 12 June 2003.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=23|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>
* [[w:Breck Eisner|Breck Eisner]], who previously worked with [[David Eick]] on Sci-Fi Channel's original series, ''[[w:The Invisible Man (TV series)|The Invisible Man]]'', was initially assigned as director of the Miniseries<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=12|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>. However, Eisner left the miniseries to work on other projects, including ''[[w:Sahara (2005 film)|Sahara]]'', a film adaptation of [[w:Clive Cussler|Clive Cussler]]'s 1992 novel [[w:Sahara (novel)|of the same name]]. While [[Michael Rymer]] was eventually selected, [[Jeff Woolnough]] (who would later direct episodes of the series) was also considered as the miniseries' director.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=19|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>
* The opening scenes on the [[Armistice Station]] were written in at [[David Eick]]'s request, stating the need for "something like the shark attack at the start of ''[[w:Jaws (film)|Jaws]]'' – when the girl is attacked at the beginning of the movie, you don't really have any idea what's going to happen next, but for the next hour you're desperately waiting to find out."<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=28|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>
* The scene where [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] is playing cards is a reworking of a similar scene from "[[Saga of a Star World]]", where [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], played by [[Dirk Benedict]], is playing cards with his fellow pilots prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar|the Cylon attack]]. [[Katee Sackhoff]] notes the reworked scene as a favorite of hers that was "exciting to shoot", and would refer to it whenever she needed to eliminate her doubts on "how strong the character is and how much of a loose cannon she is".<ref name="oc 29">{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=29|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>
* Lee Adama's first meeting with William Adama was [[Jamie Bamber]]'s audition scene, although the scene that was shot was set up differently and "much more vitriolic towards his father than I had originally intended".<ref name="oc 29"/>
* In an early scene showing Caprica through a window, several ships pass over. One of which bears resemblance to the ship "Serenity" from the series "Firefly" and "Serenity".

==Analysis==
{{mainarticle|Miniseries, Analysis}}

== Questions ==

=== Answered Questions ===

* What happened to the Cylons over the course of their 40 year exile? ([[Razor|Possible Answer]], [[No Exit|Answer #2]], [[Islanded In a Stream of Stars|Answer #3 {In Teaser}]])
* What events transpired that made the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] hate their human masters? When did this occur? ([[Caprica (series)|This is covered in "Caprica", mostly.]])
* Why did the Cylons cut off all diplomatic contact? ([[No Exit|Possible Answer]])
* Why did the Cylons attack? ([[Bastille Day|Partial Answer #1]], [[No Exit|Partial Answer #2]])
* Where is the [[Cylon homeworld]]? ([[Daybreak, Part I|Partial answer]], [[Daybreak, Part II|Full Answer]])
* Whom does Number Six meet on Caprica after Gaius Baltar leaves? ([[The Plan|Answer]])
* What happened to [[William Adama|Husker]]'s Viper? ([[Viper 7242|Answer]])

=== Unanswered Questions ===
* Who placed the Cylon transmitter on the [[DRADIS console]]?
* See also [[Miniseries, Analysis#The Infanticide Debate|Questions on the death of the infant at the Riverwalk market at the Six's hands]].

:''See the series article [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] for analysis of the Miniseries and the central differences between the Re-imagined Series and the [[Original Series]].''

== Official Statements ==

* ''Moore discusses using "[[Saga of a Star World]]" as a template for the miniseries:''

: Both involve a sudden Cylon attack that wipes out the homeworlds of this Colonial society, leaving only the ''Galactica'' and a handful of civilian ships and survivors to escape from the Cylons and go off to find a mythical place called [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. Where they differ is that the miniseries takes a very different approach to telling that particular story. I wanted to make it much more believable and real.
: There were certain elements of the original pilot's storyline that I knew didn't work, so I changed them. In the original pilot, the Colonials have been at war with the Cylons for [[Thousand Yahren War|a thousand years]] and as soon as the Cylons launch a peace initiative, the Colonials [[Battle of Cimtar|gather their entire fleet in one place ready to be destroyed]]! I always felt that was a bit silly. I also knew I did not want to go to the [[Carillon|casino planet]] like they did in the original.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=27|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

* ''[[Michael Rymer]] discusses the first sex scene between [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Number Six]]:''

: I think science fiction tends to be a little antiseptic in its depiction of sexuality. It's clearly aimed at teenage boys and usually consists of [[MemoryAlpha:Seven of Nine|just a babe in a tight outfit]]. So I wanted to do something that had more of a relationship to reality and shows that sexuality is a huge part of life.
: The scene between Baltar and Number Six is all about lust. I was fascinated by the way Number Six uses sex to get the information the Cylons use to destroy humanity, because I thought that was very believable and had a great contemporary relevance – there have been a lot of scandals over the years involving national security and military secrets being exchanged for sex.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=30|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

* ''Moore on focusing on people's reactions to the destruction of the Colonies, than on the destruction itself:''

: I wanted to keep the focus on our people. It's more effective and scarier if the attack is happening out there some place, and you're stuck on a ship and can only hear about it. That was very reminiscent of 9/11, and also harked back to the movie ''[[w:In Harm's Way|In Harm's Way]]'', which focused on what was happening on [[w:John Wayne|John Wayne]]'s cruiser during the attack on [[w:Pearl Harbor|Pearl Harbor]].<ref>{{cite_book|last=Bassom|first=David|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=2005|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|pages=31|editor=ed. Adam "Adama" Newell|publisher=Titan Books|location=|id=ISBN 1-84576-0972}}</ref>

* ''[[Matthew Bennett]] discusses auditioning for the Miniseries:''

: I had heard that they were going to be shooting the ''Battlestar'' mini-series well before the auditions. We had all heard about it. It was a big show that was coming to town and I had watched [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the original show]] as a kid. When it came to the audition I didn’t actually know I was auditioning for [[Aaron Doral|Doral]]. The scene I was given to read when I showed up was the tour scene that starts the show. It was a lot of dialogue, but the director, [[Michael Rymer]], told me that he wanted me in the show and so we worked in the audition room to find it. It seemed to work. Michael likes actors and for me that’s everything. He’s a guy who has a lot of trust in what we do and so I wanted to work with him.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/matthew_bennett_01.htm|title=The Scifi World: Matthew Bennett interview|date=26 November 2006|accessdate=19 Feburary 2007|last=Nuytens|first=Gilles|format=|language=}}</ref>

* ''[[Aaron Douglas]] discusses his growing involvement in the Miniseries:''

: Oh God, read the original script. In the original script, Tyrol is just this relatively small character. There is not a whole lot going on. There’s not a lot of scenes and there’s not a lot of dialogue. I mean, he was there and he was in place and everybody understood who he was and everything like that, but oh yeah, David Eick was on the set as sort of helping us do the re-write as we go, constant communication was going on and Michael Rymer would just sort of say, “go Aaron, go.” And I am a big improver, if the line doesn’t make sense I’ll change the line, and originally I had nine days in the shooting schedule, and I ended up with 14 because David just kept adding scenes and adding scenes and adding lines, and I would show up and David would just go, “OK, I’m putting you to this scene, I’m not really sure what the dialogue would be but here’s the situation...” And then: Go. And I’d go out and just improv something and he would say “Fabulous! It’s great , do it again!” Or he would say, “Good. I really need this one word hit.” And so, a lot of my stuff is improved and ad-libbed. And they just kept adding me to more and more scenes.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bsgtns.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=44|title=Chief Tyrol Tells It Like It Is|date=23 February 2004|accessdate=23 February 2007|last=Farvoyager|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*{{audio|Mini1 Adama's speech.mp3|''Adama's speech at ''Galactica's'' decommissioning ceremony:''}}

:The [[Cylon War]] is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but...sometimes it's too high.

:You know, when we fought the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]], we did it to save ourselves from extinction. But we never answered the question, why? Why are we as a people worth saving? We still commit murder because of greed, spite, jealousy. And we still visit all of our sins upon our children. We refuse to accept the responsibility for anything that we've done. Like we did with the Cylons. We decided to play God, create life. When that life turned against us, we comforted ourselves in the knowledge that it really wasn't our fault, not really. You cannot play God then wash your hands of the things that you've created. Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the things that you've done anymore.

* {{audio|Mini1 war.mp3|''Adama tells his crew that the Cylon attack is underway:''}}

: '''Adama:''' This is the commander. Moments ago, this ship received word of a Cylon attack against our home worlds is underway. We do not know the size or the disposition or the strength of the enemy forces. But all indications point... to a massive assault against Colonial defenses.

: Admiral [[Nagala]] has taken personal command of the [[Colonial Fleet|fleet]] aboard the ''battlestar [[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]'', following complete destruction of [[Picon Fleet Headquarters]] in the first wave of the attacks.

: How, why ... doesn't really matter now.

: What does matter is that, as of this moment, we are at war.

: You've trained for this. You're ready for this. Stand to your duties, trust your fellow shipmates and we'll all get through this. Further updates as we get them. Thank you.

== Related Topics==
* [[Soundtrack (Miniseries)]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (Miniseries)]]
* The Miniseries [[Battlestar Galactica (2005 Novel)|novelization]]

== External Links ==

*[[imdb:tt0314979|Battlestar Galactica Miniseries]] at [http://www.imdb.com IMDB.com]
*[http://www.seesaw.com/TV/Drama/b-28373-Battlestar-Galactica Battlestar Galactica Miniseries] at SeeSaw.com (UK only)
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/NewGalactica.htm Sheba's Galaxy review of the miniseries]
*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/reviewsgalactica2.htm Various reviews of the miniseries]
*[http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/gal2003pt1.html Battlestar Zone review of the miniseries script]

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Valley of Darkness

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== Overview ==

: ''After rediscovering the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], [[Cylon Centurion]]s board ''[[Galactica]]'' and wreak havoc, while [[Lee Adama]] and a rag-tag group of pilots and Marines attempt to thwart the Cylon's methodical plans.''

== Summary ==
===Teaser===
* After the successful [[FTL|jump]] to the location of the rest of the Fleet, [[Billy Keikeya]] runs into [[Anastasia Dualla]]. The two haven't seen each other in two weeks though he tells her that he tried to see her again. Dualla retorts by saying he was too busy sparking mutiny against [[William Adama|Adama]] to find her but is instantly sorry and apologizes. Before they can talk further she tells Billy she is due in [[CIC]].
* While [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Layne Ishay|Ishay]] are in sickbay with a comatose [[William Adama]], ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'''s power system unexpectedly shuts down. Tigh immediately leaves for CIC to find out what has happened. [[Felix Gaeta|Gaeta]] informs him that he believes the [[Cylon computer virus|computer virus]] the [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylons]] uploaded in an attempt to disable ''Galactica'' made copies of itself and has knocked out their power systems. Moments later the emergency power kicks in.
* On the hangar deck, the team of [[Viper Mark II|Viper]] pilots celebrate their victory during the previous battle, but [[Lee Adama|Captain Adama]] is less satisfied as he tells them that they still let [[Heavy Raider|one]] through even though it crashed.
* Power goes out in the hangar and [[Jammer]] tells Apollo that the only thing he can find that is working are the sound-powered phones, but the signals are jammed.
* In CIC, [[Aaron Kelly]] receives a call, and in horror informs Tigh that they have been boarded.
* As they make their way back to their quarters in the dark, [[Louanne Katraine|Kat]], [[Hot Dog]] and [[Flyboy]] continue to boast about their kills when they are shocked to see a [[Cylon Centurion|Centurion]], who swipes its razor claws through Flyboy, killing him.
* The other pilots quickly retreat with the Centurion pursuing them. They try to make it up a flight of emergency stairs with Apollo in the rear.

===Act 1===
* While the rest of the pilots manage to evade the Centurion, Apollo is forced to turn around to face it. He pulls out his sidearm and shoots at the Centurion but even though he empties his weapon, his foe is unaffected. The Centurion closes in for the kill when its head is blown off and the Centurion falls.
* The source of the blast is a group of [[Marine]]s, who used an explosive round which appears to be the only thing that will stop the invaders. Unfortunately, it was their last round which leaves them defenseless.
* Apollo scribbles a notes and tells Hot Dog to take it to CIC, he then announces to the other fellow pilots and Marines that they are going "[[toaster]] shopping".
* Gaeta warns the rest of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the fleet]] over the [[Wireless]] not to try to board or get near ''Galactica'' because of the invasion. Soon after, the virus manages to jam the signal.
* In the brig, [[Venner|Corporal Venner]], Billy and [[Laura Roslin]] listen in horror to gunshots and screaming of the fighting without knowing exactly what is happening. Roslin then convinces Venner to release her from her cell.
* Seconds later, the hatch to the brig begins to open but to their relief, it is Apollo and a contingent of Marines.
* Apollo informs them of the situation, and instructs Venner to escort Billy and Roslin to safety. He has the Marines provide Billy and Roslin with sidearms. And although Billy relucantly takes one, Roslin refuses to arm herself. Apollo tells them to go to the sick bay, but to avoid the gunfire. For his own part, Apollo plans to take his team to and arms locker to find more explosive rounds and stop the Centurion incursion.
* In the city of [[Delphi]] on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]], [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] are walking through the streets, when Starbuck comments on the lack of dead bodies. Helo explains that they have been collected by the Cylons and cremated, much to her disgust. He also expresses his plan to head to the airbases to look for a [[Raptor]] on which to escape the planet.
* Starbuck, however, is not very amiable because he was fooled by, and [[Six Degrees of Separation|impregnated a Cylon]]. She suddenly looks around and decides they should make a "pit stop" and heads to one of the buildings.
* In ''Galactica'''s CIC, Gaeta informs Tigh that it could take as long as an hour to restore main power.
* Tigh then learns that the Centurions have split off into two groups, one is moving forward, the other moving aft.
* Tigh notes that he has seen this pattern before and that their targets are secondary damage and [[auxiliary fire control]]. If they are successful in reaching them, the Cylons will vent the entire ship of all atmosphere, and after the entire crew is dead, will use the ship's guns against the rest of the fleet wiping it out.

===Act 2===
* [[Gaius Baltar]], holding a baby, finds himself in the ancient ruins of [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] where a rescue party has landed lead by Commander Adama who approaches him.
* Adama asks to hold the baby, to which Baltar consents, and asks if this is the shape of things to come. When Baltar says yes, Adama responds with "only one thing for it then" and begins to walk away.
* Baltar follows the commander, wondering what he is planning. Adama calmly takes the baby to a nearby stream and drowns her. A horrified Baltar tries to find the body as Commander Adama leaves.
* Baltar wakes from his dream in the forest and is reassured by Virtual [[Number Six|Six]] that everything is fine.
* Gaius then notices a pile of human skulls and bones partially hidden. Six tells Baltar that they were victims of human sacrifice, and that the [[Sacred Scrolls|Scriptures]] are lies, fabricated to cover up how barbaric life on Kobol really was.
* On ''Galactica'', Apollo's team arrive at a small arms locker, where they hear a noise that turns out to be Jammer hiding. Once inside they are dismayed to find only six explosive rounds, the others presumably taken by other soldiers fighting the Cylons. Apollo distributes them among the now five team members taking the reload for himself.
* On Caprica, Starbuck leads Helo to her apartment, where he notices [[Eye of Jupiter|paintings]] and [[Starbuck's Poem|poetry]] on the walls, which surprises him. Soon after entering Starbuck starts a battery-powered radio which plays piano-driven music composed or performed by [[Dreilide Thrace|her father]].
* Thrace searches through the empty cigar boxes until she finds one while Helo looks fruitlessly for food. The two exhausted Colonials sit down in the living room with Kara donning an old military jacket laying in the room.
* Thrace then reminisces about how much she hated the apartment and how everyone is now fighting to get back what they once had.
* On ''Galactica'', Roslin's group finds the bodies of some of ''Galactica'''s enlisted crew, massacred by the Cylons. Among the dead is one survivor: a concussed and shell-shocked [[Anastasia Dualla]]. Billy manages to snap Dualla out of her shock and they begin to move forward again when Venner finds the way blocked by gunfire, and decides to take an alternative route.
* In CIC, the crew hears news that teams manage to prevent stop the Centurions heading for [[Auxiliary fire control]]; however, there is still nothing to stop the others from getting to Aft damage control, leaving them still in jeopardy.

===Act 3===
* On Kobol, [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]] and [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]] take a rest after escaping from the Cylons. Tyrol begins to go into shock feeling responsible for [[Tarn]]'s death until Cally snaps him out of it by yelling "talk, you motherfrakker". Tyrol laughs at this and he an Cally continue on to take the medicine needed by [[Socinus]].
* Further in the forest Baltar returns to the others, where he is harangued by [[Crashdown]] for breaking away from the group.
* Cally and Tyrol rejoin the main group carrying the spare [[medkit]] and Crashdown asks where Tarn is. As a response Tyrol hands him Tarn's [[dog tag]]s, and informs everyone the Cylons killed him.
* [[Diana Seelix|Seelix]] then tells Tyrol that they have returned too late, and Socinus is going to die, not matter what treatment he receives. The only thing they can do now is relieve the pain and implies using a with lethal does of [[morpha]].
* Reluctantly, Tyrol agrees with Seelix and decides to be the one administer the morpha. After doing so Tyrol them tells him that a rescue party has arrived and they are going home. Seconds later, Socinus passes away peacefully.
* On ''Galactica'', Jammer manages to fix a phone, and Apollo is able to make contact with Tigh in CIC. Apollo informs him that they are chasing the Centurions and will dispatch them soon. Tigh tells him to hurry.
* Elsewhere, Dualla notices the gun Billy is wearing, and shows him how to turn the safety if he is to keep it in his trousers. Venner discovers that the Cylons have de-pressurised a passage along their planned route and decides on another which goes past [[Aft damage control]], where, unknown to them, the Centurions are heading.

===Act 4===
* Apollo's team arrives at the Aft damage control, and station themselves around the passageway leading to it. Apollo encourages a nervous Jammer, who is about to fight the Cylons for the first time, and then tells to himself to fire a headshot, reload, then take another headshot.
* Meanwhile, the [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]] are coming, and Roslin's team is trapped in a side room. Billy takes out his gun and accidentally fires it, drawing their attention. Roslin and crew try to escape while the Centurions open fire.
* Apollo's team seizes the opportunity and attacks. Two of the Centurions are destroyed, but two Marines are killed in the process. Apollo quickly loads the last explosive round as the last Centurion charges. The Centurion leaps toward Apollo who manages to fire the last round destroying it.
* With the threat over, everyone begins to relax and Venner notices bullet holes in Roslin's suit though she is unharmed. This leads him to state the gods must be looking out for her.
* Back on Caprica, Starbuck finds a set of keys in her old jacket as they are resting in her appartment, and asks Helo if he is "tired of walking?"
* Helo and Starbuck then leave Delphi driving her old surplus military truck with the [[Arrow of Apollo]] in their possession.
* On Galactica, Roslin, Tigh and Apollo are all in sickbay around the unconscious Adama, Roslin assures Lee that [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] will be fine before being taken back to the brig.
* Tigh then tells Captain Adama that he is still shocked that he would side with the President against his own father. He goes so far as to say that he is unfit to wear a [[Colonial]] uniform. Apollo agrees but retorts that Tigh isn't either, and that what happens to both of them will be determined by his father after he has recovered.
* After Apollo is taken back to the brig, Tigh remarks "thank the gods I didn't have kids", before sitting alongside Adama.

== Notes ==
*The title refers to [[w:Pulp Fiction#Jules's Bible passage|a Bible quote]] which is recited several times by [[w:Samuel L. Jackson|Samuel L. Jackson]]'s character in the movie [[w:Pulp Fiction|Pulp Fiction]]. It is cited as "Ezekiel 25:17", but is actually fabricated from several Bible verses. The particular phrase "Valley of Darkness" probably comes from [[w:Psalm 23|Psalm 23:4]], where it is usually translated as "the valley of the shadow of death".
*The Fleet population cited in the opening credits is 47,874. This is one less than the previous episode. Prior to the opening credits, a Cylon kills [[Flyboy]].
* During the teaser, just before Flyboy has his ill-fated run-in with the Centurion, [[Louanne Katraine]] exclaims "Jesus!" in reaction to seeing the Cylon. This would be the second time that a "Jesus" ad-lib makes an appearance in the series, the first being from [[Michael Hogan]] during the [[Miniseries, Night 1|Miniseries]].
*This is the first episode without an appearance by either [[Sharon Valerii]] or the future [[Sharon Agathon]] (except in opening montage). Other episodes in which no Number Eights appear include "[[Fragged]]", "[[Black Market]]", "[[The Captain's Hand]]", "[[Collaborators]]", "[[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]", "[[Dirty Hands]]", and "[[Escape Velocity]]".
*Karl Agathon reveals to Kara Thrace that the Cylons recovered the bodies and brought them to cremation centers, hence the lack of bodies.
*Socinus, initially slated to die in early drafts of "[[Scattered]]", dies in this episode - euthanised by Tyrol.
* [[Kate Vernon]] is listed as a guest star in the opening credits. However, her character, [[Ellen Tigh]], is not in the final cut of this episode, thus all of her scenes are amongst this episode's [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)#Scattered|deleted scenes]].
* The music that plays in Kara Thrace's apartment and again during the closing act of the episode is ''Metamorphosis Five'', composed by [[w:Philip Glass|Philip Glass]]. It is from Glass's 1989 album ''Solo Piano''.
*In the German broadcast redubbing of Cally's now-infamous "Talk to me, you motherfrakker!" line, "motherfrakker" is replaced with "blöder Arsch", which translates as "stupid ass". The real world equivalent of the curse word "motherfrakker" doesn't exist in German, and a direct translation into German would have sounded particularly obscene, so the line was changed, and the joke is therefore lost in translation.
*The sign and countersign used by Tyrol and Crashdown on the surface of Kobol ("Flash!"/"Thunder!") was used by the Allied forces on [[w:D-Day|D-Day]], the first day of the invasion of [[w:Normandy|Normandy]], during [[w:World War II|World War II]].
*The apartment complex used in this episode is later reused as the prison-apartment on [[New Caprica]] in which [[Leoben Conoy]] holds Starbuck captive at the start of the third season ("[[Occupation]]" through "[[Exodus, Part II]]").
*The sun painting on the wall in Starbuck's apartment is later revealed in [[Season 3]] episodes to be a representation of the [[Eye of Jupiter]] subconsciously painted by Thrace. The symbol has [[The Destiny|later complications]] to the destiny of Thrace.
*The Colonials use internal combustion engines, such as Starbuck's truck and the vehicles seen in the flashbacks in "[[Act of Contrition]]".
*[[Colonel Tigh]]'s statement at the end of the episode is bitterly ironic given that the Significant Seven Cylons view him as their father ([[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]).

== Analysis ==
*The Centurions in this episode can only be destroyed by explosive rounds, which is a large plot element. However, in episodes before and after "Valley of Darkness", Centurions have been seen being destroyed by regular bullets. These Centurions might have heavier armor because they are being used for a boarding action and will see heavy fighting. When episode writer Bradley Thompson was [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques#Centurion armor|asked]] about this by Battlestar Wiki, he answered:
::''"Centurions are constantly being upgraded - new ones come out with better armor, quieter servos, better battle software. Some are designed for different uses (the ones designed for submarine use have REALLY heavy armor but are exceptionally slow, and have reduced ammunition carrying capacity.) Not to mention that the Colonials have remarkably bright backyard engineers -- they've been hot-loading our small-arms rounds, coming up with better armor-piercing projectiles -- it's the constant ebb-and-flow of wartime technology."''
*The fate of the Heavy Raider in the starboard bay is unknown. It's possible that, like Starbuck's captured Raider, the Colonials keep it for study. However, the crash may have damaged it beyond repair. (The Fleet later gains a second, [[Home, Part I|intact Heavy Raider]]. Its FTL guidance system is used in tandem with [[Sharon Agathon|Caprica-Valerii]] for the Caprica rescue mission ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]).)

== Questions ==
*The remains Baltar and Six find cannot be thousands of years old; they should not have been able to survive in the open. Did the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]] leave Kobol recently? Do humans, at least until recently, still inhabit Kobol? Or were all the remains merely fabricated hallucinations by Six? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion|Probable Partial Answer]], [[No Exit|Probable Partial Answer]])
*Are the human skeletons real, or a hallucination created for Baltar by Six? If the skeletons ''are'' real, is Six lying when she says they are the result of human sacrifice (i.e. they could have been from the cataclysm that drove humanity off of Kobol)?
:When [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques#Human sacrifice|asked about this]] episode writer [[Bradley Thompson]] answered: "The question at the bottom of this is: "Who is Six?" In such cases, I'm not going to embellish what Ron & David have put on the screen."
*Why would later humans have felt it necessary to cover up the nature of civilization on Kobol? Is it related to the reason why Kobol was abandoned in the first place? How would the Cylons have found out? Did Six just make it up, or could it be the Cylon interpretation of the scriptures? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion|Probable Partial Answer]], [[No Exit|Partial Answer]])

== Official Statements ==
=== From RDM's blog ===

* "We've almost completed shooting the opening of Season Two, with [[Michael Rymer]] back at the helm filming a two-parter written by [[David Weddle]] & [[Bradley Thompson]] called '[[Scattered]]' and '[[Valley of Darkness]].' Things have been going well so far, with a good mood on the set and a feeling of satisfaction and pride running through the whole team at their accomplishments in year one and anticipation for year two."<ref name="blog-4-11-05">{{cite web|url=http://blog.scifi.com/battlestar/archives/2005/04/|title=Battlestar Galactica: April 2005 Blog Archives|author=Ron D. Moore|date=April 11, 2005}}</ref>

* ''"[[Lee Adama|Apollo]]'s betrayal of [[William Adama|Adama]]'s decision to arrest the [[Laura Roslin|president]] is detracting from the believability of the show for me. I'm listining to your [[podcast]] of [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|ep. 113]] as I write this and you just said Lee is "a more capable, more competent, leader . . ." He's also struck me as a fairly honorable character. If he had doubts about this mission I think he would have at least voiced them and then not gone along with the strike team so he would not have been put in the position he was. I hope you won't use Adama's near death experience at the end of season one/start of season two to "write off" these betrayals, esp. Apollo's. His was much more unforgivable considering his relationship with Adama, his leadership role in the fleet, and the battle between the president and Adama. I find it hard to see Lee continuing as [[CAG]] after this. "''

: You bring up valid points and we are planning to play out the consequences of Lee's decision as it impacts both him and his father over the course of the season.<ref name="blog-4-11-05"/>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* {{audio|VOD - motherfrakker.mp3|''On the surface of Kobol, Chief Tyrol and Cally are on their way to rendezvous with the rest of the Raptor crash survivors:''}}
:'''Cally:''' (exhausted from walking) What do you say we take five?
:(Chief Tyrol is still in a state of shock from having lost Tarn to a surprise attack by the Cylons and leans against a tree)
:'''Cally:''' How much further, do you think?
:(Chief Tyrol ignores her)
:'''Cally:''' [[Tarn]] getting shot...it wasn't your fault, you know that right?... Chief?
:(Chief Tyrol is silent)
:'''Cally:''' Talk to me, you mother[[frak]]ker!
:(Chief Tyrol turns around and looks at her strangely)
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' (laughing) Motherfrakker?
:'''Cally:''' Socinus better appreciate this.
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' He's probably lying in the sun, staring up at the birds like some Gods' damned emperor. He's an idiot.
:'''Cally:''' I hope he's okay...

* {{audio|VOD - great family values.mp3|''Regarding "Sharon, the Cylon":''}}
:'''Starbuck:''' (to Helo, sarcastically) Your girlfriend’s from a ''lovely'' family, good people, great values.

* {{audio|VOD - why people fight.mp3|''In her apartment on Caprica, Starbuck and Helo stop to rest:''}}
:'''Kara Thrace:''' (sitting on her couch) You know, I never really liked this place anyway. Air conditioning doesn't work in the summer. Heater doesn't work in the winter. The rent's a crime...(lights a cigar)...After they attacked, I never pined over any of my old crap. Never missed it. Stupid view of the parking lot. Broken toilet in the bathroom...You know, everyone I know is fighting to get back what they had. I'm fighting because I don't know how to do anything else.

*{{audio|VOD - toaster shopping.mp3|''Speaking to Marines:''}}
:'''Lee Adama''': Let’s go [[toaster]] shopping.

* {{audio|VOD_-_Socinus'_death.mp3|''Chief Tyrol and Cally have rejoined the others on Kobol, and they find out that Socinus isn't going to survive much longer:''}}
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' How's he doing?
:'''Seelix:''' He's not going to make it.
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' What? What do you mean? What are you talking about? We got the medkit! Give him a shot! Give him another shot!
:'''Seelix:''' It's too late.
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' What do you mean, it's too late? I got you the medkit! What else do you want? (looking stunned) So we...got the medicine you asked for...Tarn...and for what? For this? Come on! You have to do something. You have to do something!
:'''Seelix:''' We can't change that he's going to die, Chief. It's going to be slow and painful, and we can spare him that if we give him the morpha from my kit and the one that you brought back.
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' What? No. (looks at Crashdown) LT..LT, come on!
:'''Crashdown:''' He's your man, Chief.
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' Give it to me. (takes morpha from Seelix and leans down beside Socinus) Hey buddy. It's the Chief. How you doing?
:'''Socinus:''' (wheezing) What's going on?
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' Oh, you know...listening to the birds. I got you a little something for the pain. (injects morpha into Socinus) Good news, buddy. The recovery party's here. Raptors just landed. We're going to put you on one and take you back to ''Galactica'', okay?
:'''Socinus:''' We're going home?
:'''Chief Tyrol:''' Yeah...(tears welling in his eyes)...we're going home.
:(Socinus passes away)

* {{audio|VOD - not fit to wear the uniform.mp3|''In ''Galactica's'' sickbay:''}}
:'''Colonel Tigh:''' I can't believe you sided with that woman against [[The Old Man|the old man]]. I wouldn't do that if you put a gun to my head...[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|and you did]]! As far as I'm concerned, you're not fit to wear a uniform.
:'''Lee Adama:''' Huh. You're right about that part. I am not fit to wear the uniform...and maybe I never was. Then again, neither are you. But this isn't my ship, and it sure as hell isn't yours. (motions at Commander Adama) It's his, and when he wakes up, he'll decide what to do with the both of us. (Captain Adama leaves for the brig)
:'''Colonel Tigh:''' Thank the Gods I didn't have kids.

* {{audio|VOD - roll the hard six.mp3|''In Aft Damage Control, preparing to fight the Cylons:''}}
:'''Lee Adama''': Sometimes you got to roll a hard six.
:'''[[Jammer]]''': What does that mean, sir?
:'''Lee Adama''': Uh, I don't know. It's something my [[William Adama|dad]] says.

== Guest stars ==
*[[Michael Hogan]] as Colonel [[Saul Tigh]]
*[[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Lt. [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
*[[Paul Campbell]] as [[Billy Keikeya]]
*[[Nicki Clyne]] as Specialist [[Cally Tyrol|Cally Henderson]]
*[[Alessandro Juliani]] as Lt. [[Felix Gaeta]]
*[[Kandyse McClure]] as Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]]
*[[Samuel Witwer]] as [[Crashdown]]
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[[Alonso Oyarzun]] as Specialist [[Socinus]]
*[[Kerry Norton]] as Paramedic [[Layne Ishay]]
*[[Chris Shields]] as Corporal [[Venner]]
*[[Luciana Carro]] as Lt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]]
*[[Bodie Olmos]] as Lt. [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]
*[[Jennifer Halley]] as [[Diana Seelix]]
*[[Ty Olsson]] as Captain [[Aaron Kelly]]
*[[Michael Tayles]] as [[Flyboy]]
*[[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]]
*[[Garvin Cross]] as [[Collishaw]]
*[[Brad Loree]] as [[Bonnington]]
*[[Lori Stewart]] as [[Twinam]]

== References ==
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Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)

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While ''Battlestar Galactica'' uses a wide variety of ethnic instruments and styles to create a soundscape that is not usually found in television science fiction, it nonetheless makes use of various [[w:leitmotif|leitmotifes]] for characters, events and places.

==Main Title Music==

To date, the [[Opening credits|main titles]] have been set to two distinct pieces of music. For the first season, a different cue was used in North America than for broadcasts taking place in other regions. The North American cue was a modification of the track "[[#Religious ceremony theme|Two Funerals]]" from "[[Act of Contrition]]", followed by a segment played on [[w:taiko|taiko]] drums that played over a [[w:Montage sequence|montage]] of scenes from the upcoming episode. The "worldwide" cue followed the same structure, but with the funeral cue replaced by a rendition of the [[w:Gayatri|Gayatri]] [[w:mantra|mantra]]:

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" class="messagebox" align="center"
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Lyrics ([[Wikipedia:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]], [[Wikipedia:IAST|IAST]] transliteration):'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''English translation (one version)):'''
|-
| Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ<br />
Tat savitur vareṇyaṃ<br />
Bhargo devasya dhīmahi<br />
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt

|O earth, atmosphere, heaven: <br />
May we attain that excellent glory <br />
of [[Wikipedia:Savitr|Savitr]] the God:<br />
So may he stimulate our prayers.
|}

Since the second season, all broadcasts of the show use the "worldwide" version of the main title cue.

== Character and event themes ==

===Main characters ===

==== Six theme ====

A simple 9-note motif composed by [[Richard Gibbs]] for the [[Miniseries]], it is perhaps the most recognizable theme of the series, playing in nearly all scenes with [[Number Six]] and used as the "Prologue" of each episode. It is nearly always performed on a Balinese instrument called a [[w:gamelan|gamelan]].<ref name="themes1">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=33|title=BearMcCreary: The Themes of Battlestar Galactica, Part I}}</ref>

*Note: It is used as the theme for [[Virtual beings#Caprica-Six's Virtual Baltar|Caprica-Six's virtual Baltar's]] in "[[Downloaded]]", but digitally reversed to signify the reversal of roles.

==== Boomer theme ====

Another very common theme, that plays in many scenes with Boomer, especially in Season 2. Initially created as a Helo/Boomer theme for "[[33]]" it quickly turned into Boomer's theme. Sometimes played with woodwinds of string orchestra, it is usually performed by gamalans and bells.<ref name="themes1"/>

*Note: Bear McCreary also composed a percussion theme for "[[Water]]" (heard in the teaser), intended to give Galactica-Sharon and Caprica-Sharon different themes, but abandoned that idea.

==== Starbuck theme, triumph theme ====

This theme first appears in a track called "Starbuck on the Red Moon" in "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]", in the scene where she leaves the planet in the captured Raider, and in the same episode in "Forgiven" when Adama forgives her for the death of Zak. After that it makes many appearances in scenes with Starbuck, sometimes used a simple fanfare ([[Home, Part I]]), or in the background of other tracks, like "[[Flesh and Bone]]" or more subtle in the pounding "Prelude to War" in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".

It wasn't initially intended as a theme solely for Starbuck, but since she is the center of many of the show's heroic and triumphant moments, it became associated with her. However, it sometimes appears in scenes involving other characters, most notably ''Galactica'''s daring jump into New Caprica's atmosphere in "[[Exodus, Part II]]".

It has been performed by all major instruments of the show, but usually heard in [[w:duduk|duduk]], vocals and strings.<ref name="themes1"/>

==== Leoben and Starbuck theme, Destiny theme ====

While their first meeting is in "[[Flesh and Bone]]", this theme was composed for their changing relationship in "[[Occupation]]" and beyond. It's a small fragment always performed on a Chinese [[w:Erhu|erhu]] - which is similar to a violin - or [[w:Zhonghu|zhonghu]]. It is a representation for Starbuck's anger at being imprisoned, Leoben's love towards her, her self-doubt, fears and the uncertainty about her [[The Destiny|destiny]].

After the New Caprica storyline it is featured throughout "[[Maelstrom]]", where it is combined with Starbuck's own theme.<ref name="themes5"/><ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=144|title=BearMcCreary: "Maelstrom"}}</ref>

After her mysterious return in "[[Crossroads, Part II]]", the theme reappears in the [[He That Believeth In Me|following episode]] in many of Thrace's scene to represent her confusion about her situation and her [[The Destiny|higher purpose]]. <ref name="htbim">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=241#more-241|title=BearMcCreary: "BG4: “He That Believeth…"}}</ref>

==== Helo theme ====

Starting in "[[33]]" it can be heard several times in Season 1, but then disappeared for a long time once Helo returned to ''Galactica''. It appears again in "[[A Measure of Salvation]]" and "[[The Woman King]]". On the Season 1 soundtrack it is included in the form of "Helo Chase".<ref name="themes2">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=69|title=BearMcCreary: The Themes of Battlestar Galactica, Part II}}</ref>

*Note: The last two notes are the starting point of Baltar's theme.

==== Adama family theme ====

Initially composed for "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]" it appears twice in this episode. Once as a quiet background piece when Lee talks with his father before the battle ("A Good Lighter") and as a rousing song at the end after the Cylons are defeated ("Wander my Friends").

After that it can be heard in many scenes involving a friendly moment between the two Adamas like Lee visiting his injured father in "[[Valley of Darkness]]", Lee being promoted to ''Pegasus'''s CO ([[The Captain's Hand]]), the two parting before the Battle of New Caprica ([[Exodus, Part I]]), and Lee receiving his grandfather's law books in "[[A Day in the Life]]". It even appears as a general theme for family when Adama decides to "Reunite the Fleet" in "[[Home, Part I]]".<ref name="themes1"/>

An arrangement very similar to the original one at the end of "The Hand of God", but without the vocals, is played during Lee Adama's official send-off into retirement in "[[Six of One]]". Instead of Uilleann pipes, Scottish pipes are used to create a more foreign and intimate sound.<ref name="sixofone">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=242#more-242|title=BG4: “Six Of One”}}</ref>

* Note: The Gaelic lyrics are printed in the [[Soundtrack (Season 1)|Season 1 soundtrack]].

==== Apollo theme ====

Apollo also has his own theme first appearing when he destroys the ''Olympic Carrier'' in "[[33]]". Then in the flashback in "[[Act of Contrition]]" at Zak's coffin, and in "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]" when he improvises his attack plan.<ref name="themes3">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=86|title=BearMcCreary: The Themes of Battlestar Galactica, Part III}}</ref>

It is seldom heard, because it's not as dynamic as other character themes, but serves as the main theme for all the flashbacks in "[[Black Market]]".<ref name="themes3"/>

Another distinct occurrence of this theme is in the episode "[[Six of One]]", when he visits Kara Thrace in the brig and tells her about his future.<ref name="sixofone"/> It further appears during his confrontation with [[Romo Lampkin]] in "[[Sine Qua Non]]" when he makes his last argument. <ref name="sqn">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=367|title=BG4: “Sine Qua Non”}}</ref>

==== Baltar theme ====

This started as a very short and simple theme first appearing in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]". In the albums it is included in "Baltar Speaks with Adama" (Season 1) and "Dark Unions" (Season 2). It is quoted in the piano basestar theme from "[[Torn]]" and appears in more complex arrangements in "[[Taking a Break from All Your Worries]]".<ref name="themes2"/>

With Baltar's rise to a messianic figure and [[Cult of Baltar|cult leader]] ([[He That Believeth In Me]]) a new theme is used for him. While evolved from and intertwined with the original theme, it is nearly entirely new, in order to reflect his change and growth. While the old theme represents his dark and sinister side, the new theme stands for his serenity and spirituality. However, the two versions interact and are used as counterpoints in various scenes. The supposedly dark theme used to score spiritual moments and the spiritual theme to score dark moments. Bear notes that his the two sides of Baltar's personality cannot be easily separated. <ref name="htbim"/>

This new theme has lyrics sung by [http://www.myspace.com/rayayarbrough Raya Yarbrough]. They represent a prayer to Baltar and are heard throughout the episode:

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" class="messagebox" align="center"
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Translated Anglo-Saxon lyrics by Alison Walker:'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Original English lyrics by Bear McCreary:'''
|-
| We gadriaþ in nihtscuan <br />
Neoðan þin gledstede, <br />
þin liċfæst in blode ond lieġe. <br />
Nu þin ġebann, æþreddaþ us <br />
To þæm anliċum æltæwan gastcyninge <br />
Gaius Baltar, ure dryhtweorþ nergend <br />
Nu ond æfre to alder. <br />
Swa we ġehwilc ġehalsiaþ.

| We gather in shadow, <br />
Beneath your altar, <br />
Your image in blood and flame. <br />
By your command, deliver us <br />
Unto the One True God. <br />
Gaius Baltar, our divine savior <br />
Now and for eternity. <br />
So say we all.
|}

Another version of this theme can be heard in "[[Six of One]]" when Baltar sees and talks to a virtual version of himself. This arrangement is a musical palindrome; a cue that reverses itself in the middle and sounds exactly the same being played forward or backward. <ref name="sixofone"/>

==== Roslin theme ====

Another mystical theme that replaced the original religious theme. It first appears in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]", during the discovery of the planet; a discovery which is directly linked to Roslin's path. Musically, it is a boy soprano singing in Latin ("All of this has happened before, all of this will happen again. So say we all.").

After that it appears in many scenes featuring Roslin like her in the brig in "[[Fragged]]", dying in "[[Epiphanies]]", as well as "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]" and "[[Exodus, Part I]]". Its most prominent use though, is in the opening montage of "[[Occupation]]" ("A Distant Sadness"), where it is set to [[Soundtrack (Season 3)#Lyrics for "A Distant Sadness"|new lyrics]] sung in Armenian, thus making it the only theme in the show to have two sets of lyrics.<ref name="themes2"/>

==== Tigh theme ====

A military-sounding brass and choir theme scored for the scene where Tigh declares martial law in "[[Fragged]]" and appearing as "Martial Law" on the Season 2 soundtrack. It can also be heard when [[Sesha Abinell]] threatens to kill [[Ellen Tigh]] in "[[Sacrifice]]". The theme appears again in Season 3 on New Caprica ("[[Occupation]]", "[[Precipice]]"), and when Tigh needs to pull himself together again after the escape from the planet ([[Hero]]).<ref name="themes3"/>

In "[[Escape Velocity]]", the theme is reworked to a much more gentler, introspective version. Instead of a clearly western military piece, a duduk and and electric violin are scored in an atonal, middle easter style. <ref name="ev"/>

*Note: Virtually the only brass theme in the show, as such conventional instruments are usually not used.

==== Roslin and Adama theme ====

A lyrical and romantic theme, almost a "love theme", that first appears in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]" when Adama visits a terminally ill Roslin, and in the second part in the same context. Since then it has appeared in many gentle scenes between the two; sometimes in longer arrangements, but often only as a small introduction. For example when Roslin confesses to rigging the election in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]" and later in "[[Unfinished Business]]", "[[A Day in the Life]]" and "[[Crossroads, Part II]]". <ref name="themes3"/>

It takes in a more thematic role in "[[Sine Qua Non]]" to underscore the moment when Adama realizes that he can't live without Roslin, and when he explains his decision to search for her alone to his son. <ref name="sqn"/>

*Note: The sole appearance of acoustic fiddle in the show. Usually electric violins are used.

==== Tyrol theme ====

Originally written as a Tyrol/Boomer love theme for "[[Litmus]]" it was played on an [[w:Alto flute|alto flute]] there. However McCreary didn't know that it was one of their last scenes together that needed to be scored in that way, and it disappeared afterwards.

It resurfaces as a Tyrol/Cally theme when he visits her in sickbay after having beaten her in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" and is afterwards heard throughout Season 3.<ref name="themes3"/>

==== Lee and Kara love theme ====

This theme runs throughout "[[Unfinished Business]]". Mainly carried by violins, set against violas and cellos, it also features the duduk, [[w:Bansuri|bansuri]] and Irish whistle.<ref name="themes4"/><ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=81|title=BearMcCreary: "Unfinished Business"}}</ref>

The theme is again completely heard during their kiss in "[[Six of One]]". <ref name="sixofone"/>

==== Adama and Tigh theme ====

A military theme to underscore the friendship between William Adama and Saul Tigh, usually accompanied by snare drums. It can be heard in many scenes with the two: Adama relieving Tigh of duty in "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]", Adama thanking Tigh for saving his life in "[[Litmus]]", Adama watching marines restraining Boomer to abort her child in "[[Epiphanies]]", and Adama and Tigh talking about Ellen's death in "[[Hero]]".

It was first conceived as theme for the military aspects of the Fleet and appears as such when Apollo briefs the Viper pilots in "[[33]]". Played on a bansuri at first, it evolved over time.<ref name="themes5">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=154|title=BearMcCreary: The Themes of Battlestar Galactica, Part V}}</ref> It plays a large role throughout "[[Sine Qua Non]]" in Season 4, where it is used for all scenes between Adama and Tigh and when Adama boards the Raptor at the end. <ref name="sqn"/>

===Minor or guest characters===

==== Phelan theme ====

Usually, guest stars don't receive themes, because they rarely reappear again. For [[Phelan]] in "[[Black Market]]" however, McCreary created a piano theme. On the soundtrack it appears as "Standing in the Mud". Some of the pianos are played in unusual ways, like striking or plucking the wires directly. <ref name="themes5"/>

*Note: The drum-like pulse effect was created by striking a satellite dish with [[w:timpani|timpani]] mallets.

==== Novacek theme ====

[[Daniel Novacek]] from "[[Hero]]" is another guest character with an own theme. The theme itself is a melody carried by duduk, electric sitar and other ethnic strings. Added to that is a relatively complicated string piece, that can be heard throughout the episode. When Novacek arrives on ''Galactica'', when he tells Adama what happened to him, when Starbuck finds out the truth about Novacek and talks with Tigh, and finally his fight with Admiral Adama. Another element to this theme is a short four-chord passage that can be heard when Novacek arrives and again when he departs ("Wayward Soldier"). <ref name="themes5"/>

===Events and other themes===

==== To kiss or not to kiss ====

This theme is played at the end of the [[Miniseries]] when [[Anastasia Dualla|Dualla]] and [[Billy Keikeya]], as well as [[Sharon Valerii]] and Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]] are reunited and embrace. In the regular series it appears in "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]" during Billy and Dualla's date on the [[observation deck]], at the beginning of "[[The Farm]]" in the scene with Anders and Starbuck, and in "[[Sacrifice]]" when Keikeya proposes to Dualla. It can be thus seen as a love theme.

The title is from the [[Soundtrack (Miniseries)|Miniseries soundtrack]].

==== Religious ceremony theme ====

This haunting piece is first in "[[Act of Contrition]]" during the funeral scene. When [[Laura Roslin]]'s religious role became more prominent towards the end of Season 1, it became associated with her (for example in "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]"), but ultimately a different melody is used for that.

It can also be associated more closely with death as it is also used for [[Socinus]]'s death in "[[Valley of Darkness]]" (originally only a temp track, it was retained) and [[Admiral Cain]]'s funeral in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".<ref name="themes2"/> It appears again as both a religious and funeral theme during [[Cally Tyrol]]'s [[service for the dead]] in "[[Escape Velocity]]". McCreary says that the track, titled "Lament for Callandra", is his favorite version.<ref name="ev">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=246|title=BG4: “Escape Velocity”}}</ref>

He also notes, while the theme has been used for several occasions due to the producers liking it as a temp track, he always thought of it as the theme for [[Zak Adama]]. As such it appears in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]" at the end of the discussion between William and Lee Adama about Zak. <ref name="htbim"/>

==== Sagittaron theme ====

Similar to other religious themes, it appears in "[[The Woman King]]" and is played on a lone electric fiddle.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=125|title=BearMcCreary: "The Woman King"}}</ref>

==== Temple of Five theme ====

Introduced in "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" when Tyrol walks, like in a trance, over the algae planet and discovers the [[Temple of Five]]. It is played by an ensemble of bells, chimes, glass harmonica, glass [[w:Marimba|marimba]], tibetian temple bowls and tines.

When Tyrol is inside the temple for the first time, the already established religious theme serves as a starting point for a wordless vocal piece sung by Raya Yarbrough; a melody that previously appeared in "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]" and "[[Occupation]]". Added instruments are yialli tanbur, zhong hu and [[w:Guzheng|guzheng]].

When the star goes nova in "[[Rapture]]" it appears with vocals sung in Latin: "All of this has happened before. And all of this will happen again" (from Roslin's theme). When Number Three has her vision more Latin vocals are heard: "Intelligence. A mind that burns like a fire. The hand that lies in the shadows of the light, in the eye of the husband of the eye of the cow". These were previously [[Hybrid utterances|spoken by the Hybrid]] in "[[The Passage]]".<ref name="themes5"/><ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=97|title=BearMcCreary: "The Eye of Jupiter"}}</ref><ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=109|title=BearMcCreary: "Rapture"}}</ref>

==== Cylon theme ====

Not so much as a theme as a rhythm created by [[w:taiko|taiko drums]]. At first only used for Centurions, it is prominently used for the ace Raider [[Scar (Raider)|Scar]] in the episode of the same name, where it is underscored with a Brazilian [[w:berimbau|berimbau]].

*Note: In a twist of irony, the theme was performed on pots, pans and toasters for "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]", before McCreary even saw the episode. In the episode, Helo and Boomer are attacked by Centurions in a restaurant and Helo is betrayed by a literal [[toaster]] and showered with pots and pans. <ref name="themes2"/>

==== Basestar theme ====

Also called "Battlestar Sonatica", it was Ron Moore's idea to underscore the scenes on Cylon [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]]s with a solo piano piece similar to Beethoven's [[w:Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven)|Moonlight Sonata]]. McCreary developed an original theme from that point, that serves to bridge the at once familiar, yet alien interior of the basestars, and also represents Baltar's fear.

It premieres in "[[Torn]]" and is heard in subsequent basestar scenes in "[[A Measure of Salvation]]", "[[The Passage]]", "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]", "[[Six of One]]", and "[[The Ties That Bind]]". <ref name="themes5"/><ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=75|title=BearMcCreary: "Hero"}}</ref>

==== Final Four theme ====

According to McCreary, this is an important theme of [[Season 4 (2008)|Season 4]] used for the four known Cylons of the [[Final Five]]. First appearing in the Season 3 finale for McCreary's arrangement of Bob Dylan’s "[[#All Along the Watchtower|All Along the Watchtower]]", it surfaces fully in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]", and can be heard when Tigh pulls the gun on Adama, during the scene with [[Samuel Anders]] facing off against the Cylon Raider and later during the secret meetings of the four Cylons.

On the Season 3 soundtrack, it is also featured in the beginning of the track "A Distant Sadness" from the episode "[[Occupation]]", even though the theme does not appear in the actual episode.<ref name="htbim"/>

== Orchestral themes ==

The soundscape of ''Battlestar Galactica'' was originally conceived to eschew the traditional brass orchestra, that it usually associated with science fiction. Thus, one season passed before a string orchestra was used. But since then string orchestras appeared a few times in the series, to great effect. However, they are still used sparingly and reserved for special occasions, to retain their impact.

=== Passacaglia ===

Named after an [[w:Passacaglia|italian music form]], it makes its first appearances in both parts of "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming]]" - in the opening of Part I and as a grander orchestral piece as the end of Part II - and plays during further visits to the [[Opera House]], with which it is usually associated ("[[Scattered]]", "[[Hero]]").

Another prominent occurrence is the beginning of the "[[Home, Part II]]" (on the soundtrack as "Allegro"), accompanying Roslin's team struggling on Kobol, where it ends the whole Kobol story arc that it began. And lastly in the flashback during the climax of "[[Unfinished Business]]" (as "Violence and Variations") where it is played in a different tone. <ref name="themes4">{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=117|title=BearMcCreary: The Themes of Battlestar Galactica, Part IV}}</ref>

*Note: Played in a different meter in every version: Passacaglia (3/4), The Shape of Things to Come (6/8) and Allegro (4/4).

=== A Promise to Return ===

This is a Starbuck/Anders theme whose most prominent use is at the end of "[[The Farm]]", where it is performed by the [http://www.supernovaquartet.com/ Supernova String Quartet]. It also plays when Thrace thinks about Anders in "[[Scar]]" and when they meet again in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]". After that it appears in several Season 3 episodes.<ref name="themes3"/>

=== Prelude to War ===

Combining aggressive string orchestra with taiko drums, this theme appears at the end of "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", and before and during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]] ([[Resurrection Ship, Part I]] & [[Resurrection Ship, Part II|Part II]]).<ref name="themes4"/>

*Note: The title "prelude" also refers to the so-called [[w:Prelude (music)|musical element]].

=== Worthy of Survival ===

This is one of the major [[Themes in Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|non-musical themes in the show]]. The track was developed out of "Prelude to War" for when Starbuck prepares to assassinate Cain. Then it appears in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]", and most prominently when Tigh poisons his wife in "[[Exodus, Part II]]", this time in an re-orchestrated version ("Gentle Execution").

It is is played with a sole duduk, violins and violas.<ref name="themes4"/>

=== Classic ''Battlestar Galactica'' theme ===

This is of course the main theme of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]], and serves as the [[Colonial anthem]] in the Re-imagined Series. It can be heard briefly during the Viper flyby during the decommissioning ceremony in the [[Miniseries]] and as the conclusion to D'anna Biers's documentary in "[[Final Cut]]".

McCreary worked with Original Series composer [[Stu Phillips]] to recreate the theme as closely as possible, but also offers a variation of it played with ethnic instruments at the beginning of the track.<ref name="themes4"/>

== Music not original to ''Battlestar Galactica'' ==

=== Cavatina ===

[[w:Stanley Myers|Stanley Myers]]'s well known guitar piece [[w:Cavatina (song)|Cavatina]] - probably best known as the theme for the movie ''[[w:The Deer Hunter|The Deer Hunter]]'' - is used at the end of the episode "[[Scar]]".

=== Metamorphosis Five ===

This piano piece by [[w:Philip Glass|Philip Glass]] plays in [[Kara Thrace]]'s [[Delphi]] apartment in "[[Valley of Darkness]]". She says it was played by her father. It is heard again briefly with Tigh at Adama's beside. In reality, it is Bear McCreary at the piano.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?page_id=11|title=BearMcCreary: Battlestar Galactica FAQ}}</ref>

=== All Along the Watchtower ===

{{mainarticle|The Music}}

This is a newly arranged version of [[w:Bob Dylan|Bob Dylan's]] "[[w:All Along The Watchtower|All Along the Watchtower]]", used in the Season 3 finale "[[Crossroads, Part II]]" and hinted at earlier in "Part I". It is sung by [[Brendan McCreary]] (aka Bt4) and features [[w:Oingo Boingo|Oingo Boingo]]'s Steve Bartek playing guitar. Bear McCreary changed some of the instruments using an electric [[w:Sitar|sitar]] and an Indian [[w:Harmonium|harmonium]].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=164|title=BearMcCreary: "Crossroads, Part II"}}</ref>

== See Also ==

* [[Bear McCreary]]
* [[Soundtrack (Miniseries)]]
* [[Soundtrack (Season 1)]]
* [[Soundtrack (Season 2)]]
* [[Soundtrack (Season 3)]]
* [[Soundtrack (Season 4)]]

== External Links ==

* [http://www.bearmccreary.com/ Bear McCreary's website]
* [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/ Bear McCreary's blog]

== References ==
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Cylon Centurion

2013-03-05T14:45:17Z

David cgc: /* Cinematic Notes */ Correction about the hands

: ''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:Reimagined_Centurion_Comparison.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, five-fingered (rather than four-taloned) hands, as well as an increased level of detail and flexibility over the entirety of its body. In the episode "[[No Exit]]," a Centurion using the new model had more detailed hands in a few close-up shots which were based off the original model, rather than the redesign. 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. Generally, the Rebel Centurions were represented by the new design, while Cavil's Centurions used the original model ([[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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Fall of the Twelve Colonies

2013-03-03T22:52:33Z

David cgc: /* Before the Fall */ Edited timing about Valkyrie to fit with the policy on the Hero flashback discontinuities, and misc tweaks

:''This article details the destruction of the Twelve Colonies in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. For information on the fall of the Twelve Colonies in the Original Series, see [[Battle of Cimtar]].''
{{Battle Data
|image=Nukes in Miniseries.jpg
|description=Cylon nuclear bombs detonating on Caprica
|conflict=Second Cylon War
|date=[[Timeline (RDM)|Zero Hour]], concurrent with [[Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]]
|place=[[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] of [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]]
|result=Cylon victory: <br> Destruction of the Twelve Colonies, <br> Destruction of the Colonial Fleet, <br> Forced Colonial exodus to Earth.
|combatant1=[[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] of [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]]
|combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
|co1=Admiral [[Nagala]] †<br>Commander [[William Adama]]<br>Rear Admiral [[Helena Cain]]
|co2=[[Basestar command]]
|strength1=Approx. 120 [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestars]], <br>associated [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]], <br> associated [[Raptor|Raptors]], <br> Fleet [[Berzerk type cruiser|support cruisers]]
|strength2=Massive number of [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], [[Raider (RDM)|Raiders]], [[Heavy Raider]]s
|shiploss1=Virtual destruction of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]
|shiploss2=Unknown, minimal
|casualties1=Destruction of major Colonial cities, almost all of the civilian population and military forces (estimated at 50 billion)
|casualties2=Unknown, minimal
|prev=[[Battle of Tauron]]
and
[[Operation Raptor Talon]] (First Cylon War)
|next=[[Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]] (concurrent)
|series=RDM
}}

The Fall of the Twelve Colonies (also known as The Fall, the Cylon attack, Cylon holocaust or Second Cylon War) is a devastating, genocidal attack by the Cylons, designed by [[John Cavil]] to eliminate the human race, and seek revenge on the [[Final Five]] for creating the humanoid Cylons in their image.

==Before the Fall==
The events leading up to the attacks go back at least a few years, when the Cylons (now in human form) begin infiltrating Colonial society. One such Cylon, a [[Number Six]], is involved with Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]], a famed computer scientist living on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. Together, they develop [[Command Navigation Program|system upgrades]] for the [[Colonial Fleet]], which gives Six access to the [[Colonial Defense Mainframe]]. There she is able to covertly install backdoors into the new software which the Cylons will later use to shut down Colonial defenses ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]").

Six years prior to the attacks, Commander [[William Adama]], aboard the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'', is tasked by Colonial admiralty to launch a [[Stealthstar|stealth plane]] across the [[Armistice Line]] into Cylon held space. Piloted by [[Daniel Novacek]], the bird is discovered by an unknown contact, and is shot down by Adama to prevent his pilot from being potentially captured by Cylon forces. The plan fails, and Novachek is captured anyway after he ejects from the Stealthstar, and remains in Cylon custody for at least eight years (including two years post-fall), until he is deliberately released by the Cylons in the hopes that he will kill Adama for his actions ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]").

In the final weeks before the attacks, copies of the Cylon [[John Cavil]] visit the Colonies in order to ensure everything is set. One copy meets with the Number Six on Caprica, passing details about the Colonial computer systems from her to the Cylon fleet, while another meets [[Ellen Tigh]] at a bar on [[The_Twelve_Colonies_(RDM)#Picon|Picon]] minutes before the attack begins, to see if she has changed at all. This copy is visibly upset when he discovers she has not ([[TRS]]: "[[The Plan]]").

==It Begins…==

Prior to the attacks, the Cylon fleet is amassed around the [[The Colony|Colony]], the Cylons' "homeworld." When the command is given, the basestars jump to their targets before striking. It takes the Cylons all but three minutes to access the defense mainframe and shut it down, leaving the Colonies and the Colonial Fleet defenseless ([[TRS]]: "[[The Plan]]"). This infiltration of Colonial systems combined with the "complete surprise" that the Cylons achieve enables them to sweep the Colonial Fleet aside with minimal losses, a triumph beyond their most optimistic projections ([[TRS]]: "[[Downloaded]]").

===Armistice Station===
The Cylons begin their attack by first jumping to the [[Armistice Station]]. The [[Armistice Officer|Colonial officer on duty]] is shaken when a vessel docks with the station and two Centurions enter the meeting room, followed by a Number Six model. The Six approaches the officer and begins to kiss him passionately. A nearby basestar opens fire at that moment, destroying the station.

===The Colonial Fleet===
Having received the CNP “upgrades”, the Colonial Fleet is easily shut down by attacking Cylon Raiders. The fleet loses at least 30 battlestars (Among these, ''[[Yashuman]]'' and ''Valkyrie'') in the opening wave, which according to Kara Thrace, is a quarter of the fleet. After this news is broadcast, Admiral Nagala takes command of the battlestar ''[[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]'', and begins a counter attack near Virgon’s orbit, as per a system plot by Lt. Gaeta aboard the battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. The battle doesn’t last long, and ''Atlantia'' is lost along with the battlestars ''Triton'', ''Solaria'', ''Columbia'', and others, prompting ''Galactica'' commanding officer William Adama to take command of the Fleet, and ordering remaining forces to [[Ragnar Anchorage]] for regrouping.

The battlestar ''Galactica'', approximately 300 million miles from Caprica at the time<ref>See [[Science in the Re-imagined Series]] for this calculation, based on data from the Miniseries.</ref>, is largely unprepared for the attacks, having just been decommissioned and transformed into a museum. It dumps its munitions as part of the decommissioning ceremony<ref>This event occurs in a deleted scene of the Miniseries.</ref>, and has lost its primary fighter wing. However, as part of the museum, it has a handful of older [[Viper Mk II]]'s aboard, which Commander Adama has put to use, as ''Galactica'' is attacked herself. The handful of planes are enough to hold off the Raiders, however, not before ''Galactica'' is hit with a nuclear tipped missile. The battlestar comes out relatively unscathed, However, 85 crew members are lost when damage to the fire suppression system necessitates the venting of the port flight pod's atmosphere to prevent the fuel lines from igniting, thus preventing the destruction of the ship. From here, Adama takes command of the fleet, and orders the ship to prepare for an FTL jump to Ragnar to re-arm ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]").

The battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', under the command of Rear Admiral [[Helena Cain]], is docked at the [[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]] at the onset of the attacks undergoing a system refit, which left its computer networks offline. Most of the crew is about to take shore leave when the Cylons strike the shipyards. The battlestar is heavily damaged in the opening salvo and there are many casualties, however, thanks to DRADIS interference, the Cylons were not able to confirm its destruction, and continued their assault on the other battlestars and support ships docked at the yards. Not wanting to give the Cylons time to realize their mistake, Cain orders a [[blind jump]] away from the combat zone. The ship re-emerges several plotted jumps away from the Colonies. After sending a recon Raptor back to the colonies to confirm their destruction, the crew begins to make repairs, while Cain plots her next move ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]").

===The Colonies===
:''Main article: [[Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]]''
* '''Caprica''': The bulk of the Cylon Fleet jumps directly to Caprica. After shutting down, and destroying at least four battlestars and their fighter escorts, the baseships begin assaulting the planet with nuclear MIRVs, while simultaneously landing Centurions at various points for ground assaults. [[Caprica City]] is struck with a detonation approaching the 50 megaton range, followed by other strikes on other cities. One of the targeted cities was in view of the [[Caprica City Buccaneers]], who were involved in high altitude training at the time, a slight oversight on attacking forces, since [[Samuel Anders]] was with his team, and out of range of the bombs. Also on Caprica at the time of the attacks was [[Tory Foster]], who was struck by a blast wave while driving her car down a Caprican street. She is found, and brought to Roslin's fleet by a rescue Raptor. After the Colonials flee, Cylon forces work to clear the planet by burning the remains of those who died on the planet, and rounding up survivors for their experimental [[farms]].

* '''Picon''': Picon is struck just as hard as Caprica, with the Cylons completely annihilating [[Picon Fleet Headquarters]] in the first few minutes of the attacks. In a bar, Cavil moves to protect Ellen Tigh from one of the exploding bombs. He moves her to a rescue Raptor, which takes the both of them to the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)|Rising Star]]'', before rendezvousing with ''Galactica'' at Ragnar. Picon's major attraction, its harbors, are the main target of the attacking Cylon forces, and are the first struck upon jumping in orbit of the planet ([[TRS]]: "[[The Plan]]").

* '''Scorpia''': Scorpia is struck by numerous nuclear weapons, as the shipyards in orbit are overrun by Raiders. Several battlestars and support ships are destroyed, and the shipyard itself is left a burning wreck.

* '''Leonis''': Leonis is struck by nuclear warheads as well, and invaded by ground troops, who systematically begin murdering the survivors of the bombings.

* '''Canceron'''. Some detonations are seen on the colony's surfarce from the starliner ''Pyxis'' while this ship is near the planet.

With these Colonies struck, the Colonials are defeated. After losing the Fleet Headquarters, President [[Richard Adar]] offers the Cylons a complete and unconditional surrender. However, the gesture is ignored by the Cylons, and they continue their assault. Adar and his administration are presumed killed a short time later, and Secretary of Education [[Laura Roslin]] is sworn in as successor aboard ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]'' after [[Case Orange]] is broadcasted.

===Civilians Under Attack===
At the onset of the attacks, there were many civilian transports and passenger liners in the space lanes near Caprica. After the Colonial Government shut down these lanes, these ships became trapped and were attacked as they were found by the Cylons. It's not long before Roslin takes the effort to round up the survivors and form a caravan to help get the civilians out of harms way, and sends out [[Sharon Valerii]] in search of more ships. Valerii is able to recover at least three homeless Vipers, and numerous transports, her last being a [[tylium]] transport, before the Cylons jump in and scan their caravan. At this point, Roslin makes the decision to abandon the sublight only ships, and orders the remaining FTL capable ships to jump to Ragnar to rendezvous with ''Galactica''. Around 20+ sublight ships, including a ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' are left behind, and destroyed by an inbound Raider Squadron ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]").

An additional small caravan of civilian ships, led by the transport ''[[Scylla]]'', are able to survive on their own for a few weeks after the attacks. The Cylons are the first to find them, and are able to destroy a handful of ships, however they manage to escape. Their downfall comes after being found by the ''Pegasus''. Cain strips the ships of crucial parts, abducts many of the civilians for service aboard ''Pegasus'', and leaves the rest to their fates ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]").

==Rendezvous at Ragnar==
:''Main article: [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage]]''
''Galactica'' successfully completes its jump to Ragnar, despite not having made an FTL jump in over 20 years. the ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> crew immediately sets out to re-arm the ship, not wasting time. However, the specialists run into a sickly looking man pointing a rifle at them. As the CO is questioning him, a fallen charge detonates, trapping the two behind a now fused hatch. As the two seek an alternate route back to the ship, Adama's First War experiences, and the man's remarks reveal his true nature: he is a Cylon. The radiation surrounding the station has affected his silica pathways which leave him dying a slow and permanent death, however, Adama soon finishes the job after the Cylon, [[Number Two|Leoben]], is able to throw Adama to the ground. Conoy's body is transferred to the ''Galactica'' for further study.

Meanwhile, the civilian fleet arrives in orbit of Ragnar, giving the crew of ''Galactica'' a slight scare as they move down through the cloud layers. President Roslin comes aboard and asks for ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> protection, a notion Adama later strikes down, still hoping and preferring to take the battlestar into combat, until he realizes the Cylons followed them to Ragnar, and are now waiting for them to re-emerge from the gas giant. After deliberating with the President and his executive officer, [[Saul Tigh]], Adama orders the fleet to prep for a jump to the [[Prolmar Sector]], far beyond the [[Red Line]], where he hopes the civilians will be safe.

''Galactica'' is able to emerge from the cover of Ragnar's atmosphere long enough to calculate a jump, [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage|and defend the fleet as they jump away]]. Just as the Cylons are sending in a new wave of Raiders, the battlestar recovers its birds, and jumps to join the fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]").

==Aftermath==
While ''Galactica'' and its fleet are momentarily able to escape the Anchorage, they are constantly tracked by the Cylons who jump to the fleet's location every 33 minutes. This incurs a cat and mouse game that lasts a few weeks after the Cylons attacked, and the Colonials are unable to figure out why, until one ship in the fleet fails to make the rendezvous at an emergency jump location. The ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' is nowhere to be seen, and is presumed to have been left behind, until approx 35 minutes after the last jump, the ship reappears, to everyone's joy. However, Adama quickly orders action stations, and wants the CAP to isolate the ship. Soon after jumping back, the passenger liner makes a move for the fleet, triggering radiological alarms. The ship is shot down by [[Lee Adama]] shortly after, and the Cylon pursuit comes to an end ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]").

The Cylons choose to occupy the Colonies for up to nine months after the attacks. During that time, they start removing the bodies left behind, and attempt to capture healthy females for experimentation in farms. Other models choose to replant cities, and run normal lives much as the Colonials did before the attacks ([[TRS]]: "[[Downloaded]]"). This experiment failed, and the Cylons abandoned the Colonies shortly after.

Some surviving Colonials even waged successful resistance movements on Caprica, led by Sam Anders of the C-Bucks ([[TRS]]: "[[The Plan]]"). The resistance ends when the survivors are evacuated to the fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]").

Overall, the attacks are a success and a failure at the same time; as a Cavil later remarked, they "had their foot on the throat of humanity" but "failed to step down hard enough." Also, the attacks failed to kill any of the Final Five as Cavil hoped it would do. Eventually, the Five were unknowingly reunited in the Fleet. Cavil gradually came to look upon the attacks as a "mistake" just as he was about to be flushed out of a ''Galactica'' airlock. Four years later, the surviving Colonials would [[Battle of the Colony|launch a direct assault on the heart of Cylon society]], before settling [[Earth (RDM)|a newly discovered planet]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

== Related Imagery ==
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Image:Cylon Fleet Surrounding The Colony.png|Cylon fleet gathered around the [[The Colony|Colony]] before jumping to the Twelve Colonies
Image:Basestar FTL Jump The Plan.png|Basestars jumping in over the Colonies
Image:Cylon Fleet Surrounding Twelve Colonies.png|Cylon fleet surrounding the Twelve Colonies
Image:Battlestar Valkyrie The Plan.png|''Valkyrie'' among its sister ships above Caprica
Image:Valkyrie CNP Virus Transmission.png|Cylon commands being transmitted
Image:Battlestar Valkyrie CNP Hack.png|''Valkyrie'' after being disabled by the CNP's backdoors
Image:Basestars Entering Caprica Atmosphere.png|Basestars entering Colonial atmospheres
Image:Closeup Basestar Missle Launcher.png|Basestar prepares to launch nukes
Image:MIRV Spoilers Deployed.png|Cylon MIRV
Image:Individual MIRV Nukes.png|Individual nuclear warheads
Image:Impending Doom.png|Warheads deploy...
Image:Nuclear Detonation Colonial Destruction.png|...and detonate
Image:Nuclear Shockwave Expansion.png|Another view
Image:Terror On The Streets.png|Cylons wreak havoc on the surviving populace
Image:Complete Devastion.png|Destruction
Image:Glorious Demise.png|Caprica City, shortly before being struck with a 50 megaton nuclear device
Image:Death Nuclear Blast.png|Death from incineration

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Humanoid Cylon

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:''For information on the robotic Cylons of the [[Original Series]], see [[Cylons (TOS)]]. For information on a human-appearing Cylon from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', see [[Andromus]].''

:''This article is capitalized for technical reasons. The correct term is "humanoid Cylon" and is not a proper noun.''

[[Image:CyAg.jpg|thumb|300px|From left to right: Cylon copies of [[Number Six]] (two copies pictured), [[Number Two]] (one copy pictured), and [[Number Five]] (two copies), at [[Ragnar Anchorage]]]]
'''Humanoid Cylons'''<ref>Viewers initially lacked an authentic term to call the humanoid Cylons by during Season 1. Here on the ''Battlestar Wiki'', the [[BW:TERM|descriptive term]] "Humano-Cylon" was used for a time. Dialogue in several episodes throughout Season 2 has canonically established "Cylon agent" to refer specifically to Cylon infiltrators, but since [[Sharon Agathon]] and members of the Final Five work for the Colonials, ''Battlestar Wiki'''s preference is to use "humanoid Cylon" (which [[Tricia Helfer]] often uses in interviews, but apparently more for convenience than an official name). Some of the resistance fighters on Caprica refer to the humanoid Cylons as "skin jobs," an homage to ''[[Wikipedia:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]''. William Adama refers to them as "humanoid models" in "[[Precipice]]", as does Samuel Anders in "[[No Exit]]". Sharon Valerii refers to them as "human models" in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" and Simon refers to them as "human Cylons" in "[[Torn]]"</ref> are an organic variant of [[Cylon Models|Cylon models]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]].

==Overview==
The humanoid Cylons have become the quintessential [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon form]] - the modern [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]] are not fully sentient like their [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|predecessors]] and answer to the humanoids. These Cylons biologically mimic human form so completely that they are nearly undetectable to current Colonial technologies. Humanoid Cylons have the capacity to emulate many human physical acts, including sex. Their "programming" is such that they genuinely possess human personality traits (affection, love, sex drive, jealousy, sadness, anger, hatred, sense of humor, fear, happiness, religious faith, etc.).

The original purpose of the humanoid Cylons was to simply serve as the next step in Cylon evolution ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"). However, the fact that they are designed to be as human-like as possible in appearance, internal anatomy and behavior makes them perfect spies. The humanoid Cylons are responsible for masterminding the complete destruction of the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] through their use of sabotage and infiltration.

==Origins==
Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]", DVD commentary for "Apotheosis").

Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries, Night 1]]").

[[Image:Season 3 Female Cylons.jpg|thumb|150px|From left to right: Numbers [[Number Six|Six]], [[Number Three|Three]], and [[Number Eight|Eight]]]]
During their forty years of isolation, the Cylons developed ''humanoid'' models <ref>The idea of Cylons in humanoid form in ''Battlestar Galactica'' is not new. This concept appeared over 25 years earlier in the episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I|The Night the Cylons Landed]]" in the short-lived spinoff of the Original Series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]''. Unlike the humanoid Cylons, however, [[Andromus]] was an [[Wikipedia:Android|android]], akin to the character of [[MemoryAlpha:Data|Data]] from ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.</ref>. The first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings was known as the "[[First Hybrid]]." Other [[Hybrid]]s were later created to control [[Basestar (RDM)|baseships]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]"). Hybrid models are not fully humanoid and cannot live on their own, thus are considered an evolutionary dead end.

The new humanoid Cylons were created by the five survivors of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons from [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] in exchange for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] ending the [[Cylon War]]. These five early generation Cylons (now known as the "[[Final Five]]") are the descendants of Cylons created by humans on [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] thousands of years ago. These humanoid Cylons were the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]] that left Kobol and settled Earth.

The Five created the [[Number One]] model first and named them John. They initially developed eight humanoid models and copied each of them many times over. However, the [[Number Seven|seventh model]], Daniel, was destroyed by Number One out of jealousy. Number One (also known as "Cavil") contaminated the amniotic fluid in which the Number Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula.

==Physiology and Psychology==
Humanoid Cylons are not merely robots with a human appearance, they possess actual flesh and blood. They are visually indistinguishable from humans down to the cellular level, but not completely at a molecular level. Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] is able to create a [[Cylon detector|detector]] that can distinguish Cylon from human, but rarely uses the device to a positive end ([[TRS]]: "[[Litmus]]"; "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]"). Deceptions on the part of Dr. Baltar in regards to the true nature of sleeper agent [[Sharon Valerii]] lead to the detector being inaccurately labelled useless and abandoned ([[TRS]]: "[[Resistance]]"; "[[He That Believeth In Me]]"). The Cylons themselves have accurate methods for testing biological samples and determining whether they are human or Cylon ([[TRS]]: "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]").

Each humanoid Cylon has the same face, stature, hair, eye and skin color, sex, apparent age, and other biometrics as all the others of his or her model. Some copies choose to make cosmetic differences. Examples include [[D'Anna Biers]], [[Gina Inviere]], and a Number Six copy with black hair ([[TRS]]: "[[Torn]]"). In addition, each copy appears to start with the same basic personality, but each personality grows more distinct due to their individual experiences. For example, any two random Eights are more or less interchangeable, but [[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] have become highly individuated.

The Cylon brain appears to have the same basic anatomical structure as the human brain and is claimed by [[Caprica-Six]] to operate on the same principle ([[TRS]]: "[[Escape Velocity]]"), yet is based on the [[silica pathways|silica pathway]] technology developed by the Colonies for the original mechanical [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]] models ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]"). It is this inherited technology that apparently allows humanoid Cylons to do things that a human brain and nervous system may not or cannot do, such as stellar navigate with the naked eye ([[TRS]]: "[[The Face of the Enemy]]"), program and compile computer code ([[TRS]]: "[[Flight of the Phoenix]]"), and interface directly with other technologies ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]"; "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]").

Humanoid Cylons' memories and programming can be tampered with. The Number Ones altered the memories of the Number Twos, Number Threes, Number Fours, Number Fives, Number Sixes and Number Eights to remove knowledge of the Final Five from them and programmed them not to think or talk about the Five. The Ones also blocked the real memories of the Final Five and imprinted them with fake memories so that they believed they were human. The same was done to [[Sharon Valerii]], but in her case her original memories could be awakened with a trigger so that she would commit acts of sabotage against the human fleet.

Valerii is the only such sleeper agent known. Other Cylon infiltrators are fully aware of their true nature. The Final Five were never infiltrators as such, rather the Ones made them live through the [[Cylon Attack]] as "humans" in order to teach them a lesson.

[[Image:Gina catatonic.jpg|thumb|left|The emotionally scarred Number Six copy known as "Gina Inviere".]]
Humanoid Cylons are susceptible to the same emotional traumas and joys that humans are, as they cannot "turn off" their ability to feel pain or other emotions ([[TRS]]: "[[Escape Velocity]]"), further proving that personalities are a real part of their psyche. A case in point is a copy of Number Six, known as [[Gina Inviere]], who is physically and sexually assaulted repeatedly by the crew of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''. These repeated assaults lead to Inviere's near-catatonic state and suicidal desires at the time ''Pegasus'' discovers the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]").

Humanoid Cylons can sleep and dream<ref>A Number Three speaks casually to Doctor [[Cottle]] about her [[Dodona Selloi|prophetic dreams]] of the child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] in "[[Exodus, Part I]]". John Cavil used to suffer nightmares ("[[No Exit]]").</ref>, however they can live without doing so, and the Ones have reprogrammed themselves to prevent sleep, wishing to avoid nightmares.

Reproduction is important to the Cylons, because one of their God's commandments is to "be fruitful". Both male and female Cylon models possess reproductive systems which should be fully functional, but have a flaw that is not properly understood. The Ones, Twos, Fours, and Fives have tried to impregnate the Threes, Sixes, and Eights many times, but all these attempts at sexual reproduction have failed<ref>In [[Podcast:Deadlock|the podcast for "Deadlock"]], Ronald Moore says that conceptions presumably did happen but none lasted long.</ref>. The Cylons try to interbreed with humans to subvert this deficiency, creating hybrid offspring. "[[Farms]]" were set up across all the occupied Colonies where survivors, including young fertile women of child-bearing age, were rounded up, placed under heavy sedation and turned into "baby machines" through artificial insemination. There also farms for male humans, plus ''in vitro'' experiment labs, etc ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]" [[Podcast:The Farm|podcast]]). If a captured human agrees to cooperate, he or she is instead set up with a Cylon sexual partner on a voluntary basis. However, these methods have all been unsuccessful thus far.

Another drastically different approach is taken by attempting to conceive a child through a bond of love, because of the Cylon belief that "God is Love". [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] and [[Sharon Agathon|Athena]]'s love-child, [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] is the lone success story of the relatively short history of Cylon sexual reproduction ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]"). More recent conceptions of human-Cylon hybrids or pure Cylon offspring have either been proven untrue (in the case of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s child [[Nicholas Tyrol]]) or miscarried during pregnancy ([[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child [[Liam|Liam Tigh]]).

The bodies of humanoid Cylons have stamina and strength above human average, and are designed to destroy or resist commonly dangerous human diseases<ref>The blood from [[Hera Agathon|Hera]]'s fetus destroys the cancer within [[Laura Roslin]]'s body in "[[Epiphanies]]".</ref>, although they are not immune from all contagions<ref>[[Lymphocytic encephalitis]] ravages the Cylons in the episode "[[Torn]]". Samuel Anders contracts a form of pneumonia on [[New Caprica]], but recovers. </ref>. In keeping with their desire to be a better human, however, the Cylons did not or could not further improve on other characteristic design flaws of the human body.<ref>Dr. Cottle complains of birth complications with Sharon, specifically a detached placenta, in the episode "[[Downloaded]]".</ref> Humanoid Cylons are heavily fortified to resist damage from intense radiation fields that would kill a human after short exposure ([[TRS]]: "[[The Passage]]"), but they are still susceptible to damage from [[Ragnar|certain types of radiation]] or trauma ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries, Night 2]]"). Despite their resistance to certain forms of energy, humanoid Cylons, unlike the [[Cylon Centurion]], cannot be made "bulletproof" and are as susceptible as humans to piercing or blunt force weapons ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]"; "[[Precipice]]"; "[[Hero]]"). They require oxygen to live, and thus can be killed by suffocation ([[TRS]]: "[[Torn]]"; "[[The Face of the Enemy]]"; "[[No Exit]]").

Some Cylons, like some humans, are spiritually sensitive and have been known to receive visions. For example, D'Anna Biers, [[Caprica-Six]], and Sharon Agathon ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]"; "[[Crossroads, Part I]]"). The Number Two model regularly claims to see patterns and have insight into future events ([[TRS]]: "[[Flesh and Bone]]"; "[[Occupation]]").

==Cylon Religion==
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The Cylons follow a [[Cylon Religion|monotheistic religion]] to varying extents. Fanatical devotion to God is the central part of [[Number Two]]'s character, whilst the [[Number Six|Sixes]], [[Number Three|Threes]], and to a lesser extent the [[Number Eight|Eights]] also have strong faith. The [[Number One]]s are atheistic. [[Number Four|Fours']] and [[Number Five|Fives']] views are not so well known, but they too take the "non-religious side" in the [[Cylon Civil War]]. The Cylon belief system is handed down from the original Centurions and the Final Five.

==Cybernetic Behavior==
[[Image:Valerii_optic_input.jpg|right|120px|thumb|[[Sharon Agathon|Athena]] interfaces with ''Galactica's'' [[Computers|computer systems]].]]
Upon the death of its body, a humanoid Cylon's consciousness is automatically transferred into another copy of itself. This "[[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]]" is limited by signal integrity and proximity to the Cylon homeworld or a [[Resurrection Ship]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries, Night 1]]"; "[[Flesh and Bone]]"; "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]").

As a humanoid Cylon downloads after being killed, it is apparent that the Cylon's memories are automatically stored for future use. This means that, in addition to the transmission of the memories to the slain Cylon's own resurrected self, another copy of that specific model can access these memories if they so choose. Once these memories are implanted they become as real to the receiving Cylon as their own original memories. This uploading of memories seems to be involuntary, as Sharon Agathon had no reason to do such a thing when she died, but another Cylon must choose to access them ([[TRS]]: "[[Rapture]]"; "[[The Hub]]").

The humanoid Cylons' psychology is based on what they simply refer to as "[[projection]]". Essentially an enhanced form of a self-induced and controlled hallucination, projection is how they choose to see the world around them, in any form they wish, whenever they wish. For example, if a Cylon were standing in a hallway, they could choose to see it as a forest filled with birds, trees, and sunlight. This mode of visualization is pleasing to humanoid Cylons ([[TRS]]: "[[Torn]]")<ref>[[Gaius Baltar]]'s dreamlike interactions with his [[Virtual beings|virtual Number Six]] is strikingly similar to Cylon projection. See the article, [[Baltar as Cylon speculation]] for more on this issue.</ref>. Cylons can share these virtual worlds with each other ([[TRS]]: "[[Someone to Watch Over Me]]").

Although they cannot do so remotely or wirelessly, humanoid Cylons can interface with a [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series|computer system]] or computer network by photo-electrical means. To interface directly with a Colonial ship's system the Cylon must insert a cable into his or her own arm, which is painful ([[TRS]]: "[[Flight of the Phoenix]]"). The process is preferably carried out by touching a [[data-font|data-font]] of the Cylon [[datastream]]<ref>[[Sharon Agathon]] steals back the Fleet's [[launch key]]s by infiltrating a Cylon base by using a Cylon data-font. Humanoid Cylons are seen operating a basestar in the episode "[[Torn]]" by touching an optical pad that illuminates these arm interfaces.</ref>. This might be possible through the use of bio-luminescent and photosensitive cells in their hands. Once interfaced, they can rewrite code to purge or create a computer virus, send transmissions to other computer systems, or calculate FTL jump coordinates ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]").

[[Image:Ander's red eye.jpg|thumb|left|Anders's "red eye" moment.]]
The presence of a water-like fluid as an integral part of the basestar, the ability to interface photo-electronically through subdermal and dermal contact, and the fact that humanoid Cylon are anatomically indistinguishable from human beings, implies that the techniques used in their creation are advanced enough to incorporate cybernetic functions into their design without the use of specific internal structures other than human-like organs.

After being "stared at" by a [[Raider (RDM)|Cylon Raider]], [[Samuel Anders]]'s right eye briefly flashes red, the Raider responds to this apparent [[IFF]] procedure by flying away, and a Cylon fleet attacking the Colonials retreats ([[TRS]]: "[[He That Believeth In Me]]").

A humanoid Cylon, or at least one with the strange brainwaves exhibited by Anders after being shot in the head, can be wired into a ship like a [[Hybrid]] by means of the datastream and a tank similar to a Hybrid's own ([[TRS]]: "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]"). The datastream in this tank was used by the Final Five to access and combine their own memories of Resurrection technology (buried memories in the case of [[Saul Tigh]], [[Galen Tyrol]], and [[Tory Foster]]), then send it to [[the Colony]]'s Hybrids. This process was unspecific, however, and gave them full access to each other's recollections for a moment ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

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== The Thirteen Cylon Models ==
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By the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]] on the colonies, there are twelve models of humanoid Cylons ([[Miniseries]]). These can be divided into two separate groups, the "Significant Seven"<ref name="sign7">{{cite_rdm_podcast|episode=Frak Party Q and A|act=|id=Sig7|timestamp=19:14|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref> and the "Final Five". The Significant Seven were once eight in number, but [[Number Seven]] is no longer extant ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"). Only six models survive to settle on the new [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]], namely Saul Tigh, Ellen Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Number Two, Number Six, and Number Eight ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

The Significant Eight have numerical designations and were designed based on personality archetypes the Cylons had witnessed in humanity, however this is not true of the Final Five. All the Significant Eight models except the Sixes have come to be associated with a particular "human name", and even other Cylons will refer to "Leobens", "Sharons", "Daniels", "D'Annas" and so on.

===Significant Eight===

The seven surviving models of the Significant Eight were the first seven Cylons to be revealed to the Colonials. With the exception of Number Seven, whose entire line was sabotaged ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"), there are many copies of each model, all totaling in the millions according to [[Number One]] and Ellen Tigh. The identities of these mechanized copies are determined by their model and each model is unique ([[TRS]]: "[[Six of One]]"). These models were designed by the Final Five ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]").

==== [[Number One]] ====

[[File:John Cavil.jpg|thumb|left|Number One/John Cavil]]
One of the Number One models poses as a Colonial [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Brothers|brother]] named Cavil, a lay clergyman in the Fleet. This Cavil is later revealed to be the one responsible for the destruction of the Twelve Colonies and is indicated to be the same copy as the one that led the Cylon Civil War.

Ones do not appear to subscribe to overall theology of the Cylons, but adhere to group consensus, and often are persuasive leaders. Ones have displayed a condescending attitude toward the beliefs of the other six known Cylons at times.

In several instances, the Ones advocate dark, draconian solutions to the insurgency on [[New Caprica]] that reveal a militant zeal equaling that of Numbers Three and Five.

This Number One model in particular seems to be in something approaching a leadership role on one of the basestars ([[TRS]]: "[[Six of One]]"). This model assumes some authority and wields influence over the others, yet decisions are still reached through majority vote. However, this is soon overturned by the rebellion of the Cylons led by [[Natalie]], a [[Number Six]], and the body of this One is killed by Centurions. The resurrected Cavil assumes leadership of one faction in the [[Cylon Civil War]].

The [[Number One]] model was the first model created by the [[Final Five]], and assisted them in creating the other models of the [[Significant Eight]]. Unfortunately, the [[Number One]]s eventually rebelled against the Five and exiled them to the [[Twelve Colonies]] with their memories erased. Prior to this, they eradicated the entire [[Number Seven]] model line out of jealousy, and secretly programmed their brothers and sisters of the other six models to lose all knowledge of their makers. The Number One model was given the name John by the Final Five, but does not like this appellation.

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==== [[Number Two]] ====

[[File:Leoben2.jpg|thumb|right|Number Two/Leoben Conoy]]
Number Two, better known as Leoben Conoy, has shown to be mystically oriented--making references to the oneness of the universe, the illusion of time, etc.--and claims to be prescient on some level, albeit with a known propensity for intermixing truth with falsehoods. He is first discovered on [[Ragnar Station]] shortly after the Holocaust on the Twelve Colonies, claiming to be a scavenger and arms dealer ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries, Night 2]]").

The Two models also appear obsessed and fascinated with [[Kara Thrace]] and her [[The Destiny|special destiny]]. One model in particular claims to be in love with her and has tried to get her to return his affections, and to guide her towards fulfilling her destiny ([[TRS]]: "[[Flesh and Bone]]"; "[[Occupation]]"; "[[Precipice]]"; "[[The Road Less Traveled]]").

Two can be likened to the serpent of the [[w:Genesis|Genesis]] tale in the Earth [[w:Bible|Christian Bible]], taunting people with knowledge, then watching as the negative consequences come into devastating fruition. Copies have likely been encountered by the [[Caprica Resistance]], as [[Samuel Anders]] recites in jest some the "swimming in the stream" comment made by another Number Two copy captured in the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Flesh and Bone]]",; "[[The Farm]]").

The Number Twos are part of the rebel faction in the Cylon Civil War.
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==== [[Number Three]] ====

[[File:Number Three.jpg|thumb|left|Number Three/D'Anna Biers]]
First seen posing as a reporter from the [[Fleet News Service]], this model created a documentary about the crew of ''Galactica'' - which was later shown on Cylon-occupied [[Caprica]] to a theatre full of Cylons, including a second copy of Number Three ([[TRS]]: "[[Final Cut]]"). Threes are among the most calculating and duplicitous models shown to-date, even manipulating and deceiving other models if they feel warranted, though they've got nothing on the duplicity and manipulations of the Number Ones. The copy that tried to [[Boxed|box]] Sharon Valerii exhibited these characteristics strongly ([[TRS]]: "[[Downloaded]]").

This model's status as a Cylon is unknown to the Colonials until either shortly after the rescue of the surviving members of the [[Caprica Resistance]] or after the Cylon occupation of [[New Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]").

After the Threes defy other Cylon models in their attempt to discern the identity of the [[Final Five|five missing Cylon humanoids]], the other Cylons conclude that the Three model has an inherent flaw that threatens their overall reliability. After the failure on the [[algae planet]] to gather information on the path to [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], the Cylons have all Number Three models [[boxing|boxed]] indefinitely.

One of the goals of the rebel faction in the Cylon Civil War is to unbox D'Anna and learn what she knows. She is actually unboxed by Cavil and Boomer, who want to her to speak to the rebels and get them to stop fighting, but this discussion is interrupted by a joint Colonial and rebel Cylon attack on the [[Resurrection Hub]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Rapture]]"). With the Resurrection Hub destroyed in the battle, D'Anna is the only Number Three copy in existence. She is retrieved and assumes leadership of the rebels to make contact with the Final Five, eventually reaching Earth with the Colonial fleet, but decides to stay behind there and die, following the revelation that Earth is a barren nuclear wasteland ([[TRS]]: "[[The Hub]]"; "[[Revelations]]"; "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]").

The first encountered copy of this model appeared under the alias "[[D'Anna Biers]]", and the D'Anna name is used to describe the model as a whole.
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==== [[Number Four]] ====

[[Image:Cysim.jpg|thumb|right|Number Four/Simon O'Neill]]
The Number Four model is first encountered by [[Kara Thrace]] on Cylon-occupied [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. Posing as a doctor under the name Simon, this Number Four is actually involved with the Cylon hybridization program. Simon resembles a tall, somewhat thin middle-aged black man who speaks in a comforting strong voice ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]"). Simon is a model based primarily on human intellectualism and logic<ref>A Four expresses the moral dilemmas of rescuing a crippled basestar as having no scientific answer in "[[Torn]]".</ref>. A Four model also infiltrated the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] prior to the occupation of [[New Caprica]]. Posing as a doctor enlisted in the Colonial Fleet under the name of Simon O'Neill, he escapes the destruction of the colonies aboard the Cybele with his adopted daughter and is later reunited with his wife Giana who he truly loved. He killed himself beyond resurrection range ultimately to prevent himself betraying the Fleet. Another Four served as the team doctor for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] at the time of the attack and fought as a part of [[Samuel Anders|Anders]]' resistance. He was found out when the Resistance rescued Starbuck from another copy and was presumably killed for being a Cylon. In any case, the model is now known to the general populace, many humans likely saw a Number Four model during the occupation and Starbuck revealed his existence upon her return to the Fleet.

The Number Fours are part of Cavil's faction in the Cylon Civil War, and fill a crucial medical role in his schemes, being recruited to transfer vital information on resurrection technology from [[Ellen Tigh]]'s brain, and after the kidnapping of [[Hera]], to examine and eventually dissect the hybrid child. To the end, the Number Fours trust in cold logic and mathematics when considering the chances of ''Galactica'' emerging victorious in the [[Battle of the Colony]].
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==== [[Number Five]] ====

[[Image:Doral.jpg|thumb|left|Number Five/Aaron Doral]]
This model attempts to sow the seeds of discontent or confusion, particularly during crucial life-threatening situations, and endeavors to undermine authority that threatens his objectives ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]"). Number Five models are more covert than others, assuming an ordinary "everyman" appearance that's blended in what may seem to be insignificant behind-the-scenes issues (such as converting ''Galactica'' into a museum). Of all the models thus far, the Number Five models are among the most militant, fanatic, and consistent in message and objectives to the Cylon objectives, whether he is dispassionately discussing the fate of humanity with his comrades or attempting to kill or maim Colonials in a suicide bomb attack ([[TRS]]: "[[Litmus]]").

Viewers first meet a Number Five during a tour of ''Galactica'' with other Colonial citizens (possibly the press) at the start of the Miniseries, but are not sure of the Cylon's true identity until the Miniseries' conclusion.

Copies of this model have appeared under the alias "[[Aaron Doral]]".

The Number Fives are part of Cavil's faction in the Cylon Civil War.
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==== [[Number Six]] ====

[[File:NumSix.jpg|thumb|right|Number Six]]
This is the first humanoid Cylon model shown to viewers at the start of the [[Miniseries]].

Stunningly beautiful, promiscuous and sensual, this model utilizes the human need and desire for sexual relations to her advantage. She tends to be very religious and monotheistic. Number Six desires to know what it is to be alive. Sixes have been described as "usually so hardcore", referring to their tendencies towards violence.

Sixes are the only model who appear not to have one particular "human name"; copies have appeared under the aliases "[[Shelly Godfrey]]", "[[Gina Inviere]]", "[[Natalie Faust]]", "Lida", "Sonja", and "[[Caprica-Six|Caprica]]" (in honor of her work on Caprica towards the destruction of the Colonies). She seems not to have been known by any name by [[Gaius Baltar]], even as the two formed a love to last eternity before the fall on Caprica.

Six is also the only model known to exhibit significant variations in appearance -- several different hairstyles and hair colors have been noted -- as well as noticable differences in personality, ranging from idealistic (Caprica) to assertive and take-charge (Natalie) to wide-eyed and innocent (Lida).

Shortly after the attacks, Baltar began experiencing interactions from an entity (informally dubbed [[Messenger Six]]) that resembles the version of Caprica-Six that seduced him prior to the attacks. It is unclear what relation if any that Messengerl Six -- that only Gaius Baltar can see and hear -- has to the physical Sixes. Caprica-Six, meanwhile also began to experience interactions with a [[Virtual Baltar]] after the attacks.

The Number Sixes are part of the rebel faction, of which Natalie Faust was originally the leader, in the Cylon Civil War.
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==== [[Number Seven]] ====

Number Seven, also known as "Daniel", is a previously-undisclosed model whose existence is revealed by Number One and members of the Final Five who have recovered their memories ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"). This model is believed to be defunct due to a sabotage by Number One prior to the Second Cylon War. The Daniel model was artistic and sensitive, and had a close relationship with [[Ellen Tigh]], which led to murderous fraternal jealousy on the part of the Cavil model. Nothing is known about this model's appearance.

It is possible that Number Seven was named after [[Daniel Graystone]], the inventor of the Twelve Colonies' Centurions.<ref>In [[Podcast:No Exit]], Ron D. Moore describes Daniel as "a springboard for ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''".</ref>

==== [[Number Eight]] ====

[[Image:Eight.jpg|thumb|left|Number Eight/Sharon]]
Number Eight is generally a saboteur assigned to infiltrate Colonial military units and is likely programmed to use any Colonial munitions to cause havoc ([[TRS]]: "[[Water]]"). The Number Eight model is the closest witnessed humanoid Cylon model to show its abilities as a soldier. This model has shown naiveté in many matters. She is religious like most other Cylon models, has demonstrated that she can love, and is capable of being impregnated by a human ([[TRS]]: "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]"; "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").

She is known for being internally conflicted, as seen in the identity crisis of the sleeper agent known as "Boomer". ([[TRS]]: "[[Water]]"). Also, the fully aware Sharon Valerii found by [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]] on Caprica switches allegiances from Cylon to Colonial after falling in love with Helo and aids the Colonials many times ([[TRS]]: "[[Flight of the Phoenix]]"). Eventually, she is able to gain the trust of the humans, particularly [[William Adama]], and becomes a [[Raptor]] pilot in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] under the name [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]].

The original sleeper agent copy of this model appeared under the name "[[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]." Her copy on Caprica used the same identity before marrying Helo and joining the Colonial fleet.

The Number Eights are part of the rebel faction in the Cylon Civil War, with the exception of Boomer (who is Cavil's consort) and Athena (who is part of the human fleet, and thus merely allied with the rebels).
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=== Final Five ===

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The identities of the missing five Cylon models remain a mystery long after the revelation of the identities of the "Significant Seven".

[[Gaius Baltar]], who knows there are twelve extant Cylon models yet has only observed seven aboard the Cylon baseship, coins the term "Final Five" for the five that are missing. [[Caprica-Six]] informs him that the seven do not discuss or know the identities of the five ([[TRS]]: "[[Torn]]"). After entering the [[Ionian Nebula]], four major players in the human fleet become awake to the fact that they are Cylons: [[Galen Tyrol]], [[Saul Tigh]], [[Samuel Anders]] and [[Tory Foster]]. They were previously unaware of their nature, because they were boxed by the Number One model and introduced to the Twelve Colonies one at a time with fabricated memories and histories ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"). They keep the knowledge that they are Cylons to themselves until a standoff between ''Galactica'' and the rebel baseship forces them into the open. The identity of the final Cylon remains a mystery until [[Saul Tigh]] recovers fragments of blocked memory in the ruins of Earth and realizes that it was his wife, [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]").

Although the Final Five are genetically of the same race as their creations, and their own earliest ancestors were constructed, their nature differs from that of the Signficant Seven in that each of them was originally born to Cylon parents on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. Thus, they only ever had names, not numbers. Unlike the many copies of the Significant Seven, there is only one active version of each of the Five at a time. However, like the Significant Seven, they are capable of downloading into identical duplicates if killed, as long as the Resurrection Hub exists; indeed, they are the inventors of the resurrection system used by all humanoid Cylons and organic Raiders. Their bodies at the time of the First Cylon War and the Fall of the Twelve Colonies are not their original bodies, which were destroyed by the nuclear warfare on Earth.

==== [[Samuel Anders]] ====

[[Image:Samuel Anders.jpg|thumb|right|Samuel Anders]]
'''Samuel T. "Longshot" Anders''' is a [[rook]] Viper pilot aboard ''Galactica'', former resistance fighter, and husband to Captain [[Kara Thrace]].

Prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon assault on the Colonies]] he was a [[Pyramid]] player for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] and was leading his team in high-altitude training in the mountains outside of [[Delphi]] when Caprica was attacked. Anders and the resistance movement conduct acts of terrorism against the Cylons for months with variable success until their eventual rescue by [[Kara Thrace]].

He settles on [[New Caprica]] and becomes a leader of the [[New Caprica Resistance]], along with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] when the Cylons arrive. After the Fleet's abandonment of New Caprica and the apparant death of his wife, Anders decides to follow in her footsteps by obtaining a commission and joining the Fleet as a [[nugget|pilot trainee]]

After becoming aware of his Cylon nature Anders joins the ''[[Demetrius]]'''s crew on its mission to find [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], an action which eventually leads to an unintended conflict with [[Felix Gaeta]]. The events on board Demetrius lead to the unboxing of [[Number Three|D'Anna]], who is aware of his nature as a member of the "[[Final Five]]".
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==== [[Tory Foster]] ====

[[Image:Tory Foster.jpg|thumb|left|Tory Foster]]
'''Tory Foster''' becomes President [[Laura Roslin]]'s new aide and campaign manager following the death of [[Billy Keikeya]].

When President Roslin makes the decision to keep the new-born [[Hera Agathon|Cylon/human]] baby as far away from [[Sharon Agathon]] and the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] as possible, it is Tory who chooses [[Maya]] ro raise the child. During the occupation of [[New Caprica]] Tory is responsible for ensuring the safe transport of Maya and Hera off the planet, but she fails at this task.

Before and during the trial of ex-president [[Gaius Baltar]], she is tasked with helping Roslin assemble a tribunal to bring charges against Baltar, as well as establish security arrangements ([[TRS]]: "[[The Woman King]]"; "[[The Son Also Rises]]"; "[[Crossroads, Part I]]").

Since the events of the [[Ionian nebula]] Tory appears to have embraced both being a Cylon and her own version of Baltar's teachings, allowing her to by-pass feelings such as guilt and adopt an almost [[w:hedonism|hedonistic]] approach to life. She declares herself to be "perfect", something that uneases fellow Cylons Tigh and Tyrol, and is in marked contrast to Tigh's and [[Caprica Six]]'s guilty consciences ([[TRS]]: "[[Escape Velocity]]"). She has also displayed a cold-blooded streak, murdering [[Callandra Tyrol|Cally Tyrol]] when the wife of Galen Tyrol discovers the four's Cylon nature. ([[TRS]]: "[[The Ties That Bind]]")

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==== [[Ellen Tigh]] ====

[[File:Hellen.jpg|thumb|right|Ellen Tigh]]
'''Ellen Tigh''' was the wife of Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and a survivor of the [[Cylon Holocaust]]. Ellen claims to have been on [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Picon|Picon]] at the time of the Cylon attack, on her way back home for a reunion with her husband. When the airport was hit in the attack, she claims an anonymous hero found her unconscious body and got her on to one of the last transports out, where she had been unconscious aboard the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)|Rising Star]]'' for some three weeks prior to Adama finding her. It's ultimately revealed that when the attack happened she was in a bar on Picon talking to a [[Cavil|mysterious stranger]] who didn't give her his name. The bar she was in was destroyed by a shockwave from a nuclear blast and she was severely injured, but survived. Cavil kept her alive as he felt she still hadn't learned her lesson and escorted her to the medical transport ''Rising Star'' where she spent the three weeks recovering from her severe injuries after the ship lucky enough to make it to [[Galactica]].

Ellen is well known for her sexual promiscuity and her desire for power. After Adama's attempted assassination, she encourages her husband to take extreme measures to assert his authority, sometimes in contrast to the more reasoned approaches he is proposing. Her pressures lead her husband to drink and take unwise steps, including a standoff on the ''[[Gideon]]'' that leaves four people dead.

One year after [[New Caprica]] is colonized, Ellen Tigh settles on the planet. Her husband joins her later, after Admiral Adama's insistence. After the Cylons arrive Ellen begins a relationship with [[Cavil]] to protect her husband. When her collaboration is discovered the resistance leaders compel Saul Tigh to execute his wife. Saul carries out the execution by poisoning Ellen's drink prior to the [[Battle of New Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Exodus, Part II]]").

In a flash of memory on Earth, Saul Tigh realizes that Ellen is the last of the [[Final Five]].

It is later revealed that Ellen did in fact survive her husband killing her: she downloaded into a new body on a [[Resurrection Ship]] after which [[Cavil]] kept her prisoner and a secret from all of the other Cylons but [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]]. With her [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] she regained all of her true Cylon memories and had a much different personality then when she was originally on the show. It's revealed that it was in fact a Cavil that put her on that transport. Cavil plans to open her brain for information on resurrection technology but she escapes with the help of Boomer and makes it back to [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], where she attempts to assert leadership over her four colleagues. ([[TRS]]: "[[Deadlock]]")

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==== [[Saul Tigh]] ====

[[Image:Saul Tigh.jpg|thumb|left|Saul Tigh]]
'''Saul Tigh''' is the [[Executive Officer]] (XO) of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', and serves as acting commander in the absence of [[William Adama]].

Since the Cylon attack Tigh has proved himself to be an excellent battle manager and tactician. His quick actions sometimes saved the ship and the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] from damage or destruction ([[TRS]]: "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]"; "[[Scattered]]"; "[[Valley of Darkness]]").

Tigh has a somewhat dysfunctional marriage with his wife Ellen. Soon after her reunion with Tigh, he returns to drinking and often finds himself acting as an unknowing pawn as his wife plays her political schemes. After the attempted assassination of Adama by [[Sharon Valerii]], Tigh temporarily acts as Commander of the Fleet, a position which almost leads to [[Gideon|catastrophe]].

During the occupation of New Caprica, Tigh commands [[New Caprica Resistance|the resistance]]. In the months spent on the planet Tigh suffers many harsh losses, including losing an eye to the Cylons and the death of his wife.

After learning of his Cylon nature Tigh finds himself repeatedly visiting [[Caprica-Six]] in the [[brig]] in an attempt to understand and come to grips with his unwanted identity, a course of action that is not without [[Sine Qua Non|consequences]].
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==== [[Galen Tyrol]] ====

[[File:Galen Tyrol.jpg|thumb|right|Galen Tyrol]]
'''Galen Tyrol''', often referred to as "Chief", is the highest ranking NCO remaining aboard ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Tyrol is demoted for a while until [[Peter Laird]] is KIA before being reinstated as ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Chief" again ([[No Exit]]). He is a respected and well liked officer on ''Galactica'', and has great respect for Commander Adama. Tyrol attempts to model his own style of command after Adama, unknowingly modeling even the [[You Can't Go Home Again|extremes of his style]], such as the reckless actions he [[Scattered|sometimes makes]] in support of his subordinates.

For several months prior to the Cylon attack, and in its aftermath, Tyrol was engaged in an affair with Lieutenant [[Sharon Valerii]], one of ''Galactica'''s [[Raptor]] pilots, a relationship which was forced to end. Tyrol is part of the team assembled on the ill-fated recon to [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] on the [[Raptor 1]], which then crashlands near the ruins of the [[Tomb of Athena]].

By the time he has settled on [[New Caprica]], Tyrol is married to [[Cally Henderson]] and is the father of a young son, [[Nicholas Tyrol|Nicholas]]. Together with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Samuel Anders]] he runs the [[New Caprica Resistance]].

Tyrol has difficulty coping with the revelation that he is a Cylon, beginning to cut himself. Although trying to act normally, Tyrol's changed behavior eventually has an effect on his marriage. He blames himself for Cally's apparent suicide, but finds himself unable to pull the trigger when he tries to kill himself.
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==The Thirteenth Tribe==

The [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|thirteenth tribe]] consisted of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons first created on the planet [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]]. They colonized [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] after the exodus from Kobol, going their separate ways from the twelve human tribes that settled the Twelve Colonies. Because they reproduced sexually, they were a diverse population without a limited number of models. Their remains, when tested using procedures known to the Significant Seven, match as Cylon. The Thirteenth Tribe destroyed itself in a nuclear holocaust ([[TRS]]: "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]"). The Thirteenth Tribe originally used [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] technology to sustain themselves, but this was lost after they began to procreate naturally. The Final Five are the last five survivors of this Cylon civilization, having rediscovered resurrection technology ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]"). The five were also the only surviving members of the humanoid Cylon race until they created the Significant Eight.

== Human/Cylon Hybrids ==

Conceived by [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] and [[Karl Agathon|Karl Agathon]], the infant [[Hera Agathon]] is the first and only known human/Cylon hybrid<ref>These beings should not be confused with the living computer of a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]], also called a [[Hybrid]].</ref>.

[[Gaius Baltar]]'s internal [[Number Six]] regularly insists that Hera is actually the child of herself and Baltar, though there is no physical reason yet presented to justify that claim.

For some time Hera was hidden away from both humans and Cylons, and believed to be dead by her parents. President [[Laura Roslin]] had the baby hidden with [[Maya]] as her adoptive parent. Despite Roslin's attempts to protect the child on [[New Caprica]], Hera is later found by the Cylons ([[TRS]]: "[[Exodus, Part II]]").

After Hera's mother discovers that her daughter is alive, she uses her ability to [[Resurrection (RDM)|download]] to transport to the Cylon ships, and manages to convince [[Caprica-Six]] to return the child to ''Galactica'' for medical treatment for a possible intestinal blockage, which the Cylon doctors, lacking pediatric knowledge, were unable to comprehend ([[TRS]]: "[[Rapture]]").

All humans living on the second Earth 150,000 years after the Colonial holocaust are descendants of Hera, making them all a combination of human and Cylon ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

A child, [[Kacey Brynn]], is presented by a Number Two model to [[Kara Thrace]] as a hybrid offspring purportedly created with their genetic material in the episode "[[Precipice]]". The Cylon's ruse is revealed when Kacey's real mother later claims the child, who is a normal human girl ([[TRS]]: "[[Exodus, Part II]]").

[[Nicholas Tyrol]] was thought to be a human-Cylon hybrid until it was revealed that [[Brendan Costanza]], not [[Galen Tyrol]], is his biological father. He is a fully human baby.

== Liam Tigh ==

[[Liam]] is a fully Cylon child conceived by Saul Tigh and Caprica-Six. His conception comes as a great surprise to the rebel Cylons after so many failed attempts, and leads them to believe that it is possible for them to build a self-reproducing Cylon civilization away from the Colonial fleet, just like the original Thirteenth Tribe. Tory Foster and Galen Tyrol vote in support of this plan. However, the child is miscarried while Caprica-Six is still only four months pregnant, closing the door on the notion of remaking a separatist society of pure Cylons.

== Speculated Infiltrators ==

:''See the [[Humanoid Cylon speculation]] article for analysis on characters and their likelihood of being a humanoid Cylon, based on episode information.''

== Notes ==

*[[Ronald D. Moore|Ron D. Moore]] stated in an interview with ''[http://www.thefandom.com/Article50.phtml TheFandom.com]'', "There is no original human Sharon. The idea is not that there was likely an original human model that they were copied from. The idea was that these models of Cylon were sort of developed out of their own study of us. The Cylons on some level looked at humanity and said 'You know what? There's really only 12 of you.' If these are the 12, and sort of if you look at them they each represent different archetypes of what humanity is." This established as what was thought to be canon that:
** There are precisely twelve ''human'' Cylon models. The other varieties of Cylon spacecraft or fighters are not factored into this count of 12 models.
** '''None''' of the humanoid Cylons was ''ever'' an actual human.
** Although John Cavil was designed to look like Ellen's father John, a humanoid Cylon from Earth.
*** Though, It is possible that Number Six's appearance was based off the appearance of the '[[Messengers#The_Final_Five.27s_Messengers|woman messenger]]' that appeared to [[Samuel T. Anders|Sam Anders]]. This would potentially explain the lack of a given personal name for the model.
** The twelve models are based on archetypes determined by the Cylons that form what they perceive were the specific kinds of human behavior and/or personality, distilled into twelve varieties.
**However, much of it has been disproven or called into question by revelations about the nature of Cylons in season 4 episodes, particularly in "[[No Exit]]":
***Although the twelve model count is accurate - when Caprica-Six states this, there are indeed only twelve models extant - including the lost [[Number Seven]] in the Cylon count raises the total number of models to 13. Including members of the original Thirteenth Tribe who died on Earth raises the number much further than 13.
***Cavil was revealed to be based on Ellen's father, a [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]] Cylon, raising the possibility that other models cauld be based on individuals known by the Final Five in their original lives.
***Unlike the eight numbered Cylon models, the Final Five are the product of natural reproduction by members of the Thirteenth Tribe, so they could not have been designed around specific personality archetypes, although this possibility is still open for the numbered Cylons.
* A [[Cylon Centurion]] cannot distinguish the differing versions of one model from another ([[Precipice]]). For example, if faced with two differing Number Eight models, [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] and [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], it would not be able to discriminate between them without external aid.
* While Centurions may not be able to tell the difference between different versions of the same model, other humanoid Cylons do not have this problem ([[Downloaded]], [[Exodus, Part I]], [[The Eye of Jupiter]], [[Six of One]], [[Deadlock]]).
* According to [[Cavil]] in "[[Exodus, Part I]]", the pain associated with each successive [[Resurrection (RDM)|download]] is worse than the one before. The first download feels like little more than a headache, but the third feels like someone has rushed a white hot poker through the head. However, this might be a subjective feeling that varies with model and circumstances. [[Sharon Agathon]]'s report in "[[Scar]]" supports Cavil, but a [[Number Three]] considers her last download to be rejuvenating ([[Downloaded]]).
*Some characters refer to humanoid Cylons as "skinjobs". This is a reference to the film ''[[w:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'' in which [[Edward James Olmos]] has a supporting role. In the movie "skinjob" is used as an insult to [[w:Replicant|replicants]], which are bio-mechanical robots made to look human.
*According to Ron Moore, the Final Five Cylons, unlike the Significant Seven, "do not" have model numbers <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20080611|title=Rants & Reviews - Live at the "Battlestar Galactica" Midseason Finale Premiere|date=11 June 2008|accessdate=13 June 2008|last=Sullivan|first=Brian Ford|format=|language=}}</ref>.

== See also ==

* [[Cylon Culture]]
* [[Cylon Religion]]

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Cylon Centurion

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David cgc: /* Cinematic Notes */ Replaced example image of retcon centurion with a comparison shot, and added a couple more details about them.

: ''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:Reimagined_Centurion_Comparison.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. The hands were further modified after the episode "[[No Exit]]," becoming five-fingered instead of four-clawed. 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. Generally, the Rebel Centurions were represented by the new design, while Cavil's Centurions used the original model ([[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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Krypter

2013-02-24T17:22:12Z

David cgc: /* Notes */ Getting less "recent" every day.

'''"Krypter"''' is one Colonial equivalent of the "mayday" distress call.

In the [[Miniseries]], Captain [[Lee Adama]] loses power to his [[Viper (RDM)|Viper Mark II]] after he lures away and destroys a Cylon missile inbound for the civilian transport ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]''. The blast of the missile that he shoots down strikes Lee's Viper and damages his power systems or other avionics needed for navigation.

Adama sends out a mayday call to ''Colonial Heavy 798'' prefixed by, "Krypter, krypter, krypter..." ([[Miniseries]]).

When returning to the Fleet, [[Bulldog]] uses "Krypter, krypter, krypter" to prefix his message ([[Hero]]).

==Notes==
*According to the closed captioning of the "Hero", which reportedly references the script with a high degree of accuracy, the actual call is presented with exclamation points and not commas, as "Krypter! Krypter! Krypter!"

==See Also==
*[[List of terms (RDM)|List of terms in the Re-imagined Series]]

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Soundtrack (Season 3)

2013-02-24T00:33:18Z

David cgc: Added references section

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| title= Soundtrack (Season 3)
| albumno= 4
| composer= [[Bear McCreary]]
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: ''For other ''Battlestar Galactica'' soundtracks, [[Soundtrack|click here]].''
: ''For a general article on the music in ''Battlestar Galactica'', see [[Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]]''.

The soundtrack for [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] was released on 23 October 2007.

== Track Listing ==

#'''A Distant Sadness''' (2:50) from "[[Occupation]]"
#*Featuring Raya Yarbrough, vocals
#'''Precipice''' (4:52) from "[[Precipice]]"
#'''Admiral and Commander''' (3:16) from "[[Exodus, Part I]]"
#'''Storming New Caprica''' (7:48) from "[[Exodus, Part II]]"
#'''Refugees Return''' (3:43) from "Exodus, Part II"
#'''Wayward Soldier''' (4:17) from "[[Hero]]"
#'''Violence and Variations''' (7:42) from from "[[Unfinished Business]]"
#'''The Dance''' (2:33) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Adama Falls''' (1:46) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Under the Wing''' (1:11) from "[[Maelstrom]]"
#'''Battlestar Sonatica''' (4:44) from "[[Torn]]"
#*Performed by Bear McCreary, piano
#'''Fight Night''' (2:27) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Kat's Sacrifice''' (2:46) from "[[The Passage]]"
#'''Someone to Trust''' (3:09) from "[[Taking A Break From All Your Worries]]"
#'''The Temple of Five''' (2:44) from "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]"
#'''Dirty Hands''' (3:32) from "[[Dirty Hands]]"
#'''Gentle Execution''' (3:28) from "Exodus, Part II"
#'''Mandala in the Clouds''' (5:53) from "Maelstrom"
#'''Deathbed and Maelstrom''' (5:53) from "Maelstrom"
#'''Heeding the Call''' (2:11) from "[[Crossroads, Part II]]"
#[[The Music|'''All Along the Watchtower''']] (3:33) from "Crossroads, Part II"
#*Featuring [[Bt4]], Vocals
#*Words and Music by [[w:Bob Dylan|Bob Dylan]]
#*Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bear McCreary

== Lyrics for "A Distant Sadness" ==

"A Distant Sadness" plays at the start of "[[Occupation]]" and is sung by Raya Yarbrough in [[w:Armenian language|Armenian]]. Musically it is a variation of the [[Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)#Roslin theme|Roslin theme]] that first appears in the track "Kobol's Last Gleaming" during the discovery of Kobol, set to new lyrics.

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" class="messagebox"
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Lyrics (in [[w:Armenian language|Armenian]]):'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Roman transliteration:<ref name="trans">Transliteration by [http://kpiau.com/journal/2009/06/ Kieren Po]</ref>'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''English translation:'''
|-
| Հեռու եւ ծանօթ տխրություն մը մեզ կը կանչէ<br />
Քամիով բերուած՝ այրուող աւազի նման<br />
Եղբայրներ եւ Քոյրեր՝ որ հեռւում էք՝ դուք կը տոկաք<br />
Անելանելի վիծակի մէջ՝ մեր իսկ հողին վրայ։<br />
Յիշողութիւն մը փորագրուած հոգու եւ մորթի մէջ<br />
Կը թողնէ սպի մը որ երբեք չի բուժուիր<br />
Մեր ընտանիքը ամուր է՝ բայց ցիրուցան<br />
Աստղերու եւ դաշտերու տարածութեան մէջ։<br />
Մենք ձեզ չի պիտի լքենք<br />
Մենք ձեզ չի պիտի մոռնանք<br />
Մենք ձեզ համար պիտի վերադառնանք։<br />
| Heṙow ew çanòt’ txrowt’yown më mez kë kančē<br />
K’amiov berowaç, ayrowoġ awazi nman<br />
Eġbayrnr ew Koyrer, or heṙwowm ēk’ dowk kë tokak<br />
Anelaneli viçaki mēǰ, mer isk hoġin vray.<br />
Yišoġowt’in më p’oragrowaç hogow ew mort’i mēǰ<br />
Kë t’oġnē spi më or erbek’ či bowžowir<br />
Mer ëntanik’ë amowr ē, bayc’ c’irowc’an<br />
Astġerow ew dašterow taraçowt’ean mēǰ.<br />
Menk’ jez či piti lk’enk’<br />
Menk’ jez či piti moṙnank’<br />
Menk’ jez hamar piti veradaṙnank’.<br />
| A distant and familiar sadness calls to us<br/>
As if carried on the wind, like burning sand<br/>
Brothers and Sisters, away, you endure<br/>
Stranded on our own land<br/>
A memory etched into soul and skin<br/>
Leaves a scar that never heals<br/>
Our family is strong, but scattered<br/>
Across the stars and fields<br/>
We will not abandon you<br/>
We will not forget you<br/>
We will return for you
|}

== See Also ==

[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=201 Bear McCreary's blog] for comments on each track by the composer.

==Press Release==
{{Press Release|date=OCTOBER 8, 2007|release=
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON THREE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED BY LA-LA LAND RECORDS ON OCTOBER 23RD

Soundtrack includes a new interpretation of the classic "All Along The Watchtower"

(October 8, 2007- [[w:Burbank|Burbank, CA]]) - The soundtrack from the standout [[Season 3 (2006-07)|third season]] of the [[SciFi Channel]]'s critically acclaimed television series, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'', will be released by [[La-La Land Records]] on October 23, 2007. Composer [[Bear McCreary]], who scored the [[Season 1 (2004-05)|first]] and [[season 2 (2005-06)|second]] seasons of the show, composed the score for the third season as well. In addition to McCreary's score, the album also features McCreary's new interpretation of the classic [[w:Bob Dylan|Bob Dylan]] song, "[[w:All Along the Watchtower|All Along the Watchtower]]," whose themes featured prominently in [[Crossroads, Part I|several]] [[Crossroads, Part II|episodes]] and in McCreary's score.

Considered one of the top 10 shows currently on TV by ''[[w:Time Magazine|Time Magazine]]'', ''[[w:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]'', and ''[[w:TV Guide|TV Guide]]'', ''Battlestar Galactica'' also won the prestigious [[Awards and Honors#Peabody Award|Peabody Award]] in 2005.

The television series stars [[Edward James Olmos]], [[Mary McDonnell]], [[James Callis]], [[Tricia Helfer]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]]. The third season began by launching the characters' lives a year ahead of the second season finale. As it the action unfolded, viewers discovered how each of the backstories evolved over the past year. All the while, more light was shed on the inner workings of the mysterious [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]].

Towards the end of the season, a [[The Music|familiar musical theme]] was heard. By the final episodes it all became evident, these melodies were part of what would be a total re-imagination of the 1967 Bob Dylan classic "All Along the Watchtower," performed by [[BT4]] and featuring former [[w:Oingo Boingo|Oingo Boingo]] musicians [[w:John Avila|John Avila]] on bass and [[Steve Bartek]] on guitar.

"It was a daring idea by [[Ron Moore]], and at first I thought he was crazy," confessed McCreary. "It's a classic song that was completely redefined by [[w:Jimi Hendrix|Jimi Hendrix]]. But, Ron told me to make it my own and gave me total creative freedom to re-invent this song for ''Battlestar Galactica''. And when the episode came together, I knew it was the right choice."

The song's lyrics, including "There must be some way out of here / Said the joker to the thief / There's too much confusion / I can't get no relief," perfectly reflect what the human race is going through in their battle with the Cylons through the series. Both the song and the show raise questions about the very nature of humanity and our struggle to survive against what holds us captive.

In addition to the new performance of the song, the soundtrack album features the original score that McCreary wrote for the season. "The show is evolving," describes McCreary. "And the music is evolving as well. It is head and shoulders above anything that I've done before."

Bear McCreary's feature film credits include ''[[w:Wrong Turn 2|Wrong Turn 2]]'' and ''[[w:Rest Stop|Rest Stop]]''. He also scores the hit series ''[[w:Eureka (TV Series)|Eureka]]'' for Sci Fi Channel and the upcoming ''[[w:Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles|Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]'' for [[w:Fox Network|Fox]]. McCreary was among a handful of select protégés of late film music legend [[w:Elmer Bernstein|Elmer Bernstein]] ([[w:The Magnificent Seven|THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN]]) and is a classically trained composer with degrees in Composition and Recording Arts from the prestigious [[w:University of South Carolina|USC Thornton School of Music]].

[[Razor|Battlestar Galactica: Razor]] will be released [[Razor (Region 1 DVD)|on DVD]] December 4. The [[Season 4 (2008)|fourth season]] premieres on January 11, 2008 on the Sci Fi Channel. The ''Battlestar Galactica: Season Three'' soundtrack will be available in stores or from [http://www.lalalandrecords.com www.lalalandrecords.com] on October 23, 2007. The soundtrack from the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries|mini-series]], the Season One and Season Two soundtracks, and ''Wrong Turn 2'' are also available from La-La Land Records.}}

== External Links ==
*[http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=243 Preview on Soundtrack.net]
*[http://www.lalalandrecords.com/BattlestarGalacticaS3.html Soundtrack on LaLaLandRecords]

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Soundtrack (Season 3)

2013-02-24T00:30:07Z

David cgc: /* Lyrics for "A Distant Sadness" */ Added Armenian lyrics

{{Album Data
| image = Season3Soundtrack.jpg
| alt= Cover for the United States and UK release of this soundtrack
| title= Soundtrack (Season 3)
| albumno= 4
| composer= [[Bear McCreary]]
| label= La-La Land Records
| tracks=
| runtime=
| discs=
| released= 23 October 2007
| prev= [[Soundtrack (Season 2)]]
| next= [[Soundtrack (Season 4)]]
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: ''For other ''Battlestar Galactica'' soundtracks, [[Soundtrack|click here]].''
: ''For a general article on the music in ''Battlestar Galactica'', see [[Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]]''.

The soundtrack for [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] was released on 23 October 2007.

== Track Listing ==

#'''A Distant Sadness''' (2:50) from "[[Occupation]]"
#*Featuring Raya Yarbrough, vocals
#'''Precipice''' (4:52) from "[[Precipice]]"
#'''Admiral and Commander''' (3:16) from "[[Exodus, Part I]]"
#'''Storming New Caprica''' (7:48) from "[[Exodus, Part II]]"
#'''Refugees Return''' (3:43) from "Exodus, Part II"
#'''Wayward Soldier''' (4:17) from "[[Hero]]"
#'''Violence and Variations''' (7:42) from from "[[Unfinished Business]]"
#'''The Dance''' (2:33) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Adama Falls''' (1:46) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Under the Wing''' (1:11) from "[[Maelstrom]]"
#'''Battlestar Sonatica''' (4:44) from "[[Torn]]"
#*Performed by Bear McCreary, piano
#'''Fight Night''' (2:27) from "Unfinished Business"
#'''Kat's Sacrifice''' (2:46) from "[[The Passage]]"
#'''Someone to Trust''' (3:09) from "[[Taking A Break From All Your Worries]]"
#'''The Temple of Five''' (2:44) from "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]"
#'''Dirty Hands''' (3:32) from "[[Dirty Hands]]"
#'''Gentle Execution''' (3:28) from "Exodus, Part II"
#'''Mandala in the Clouds''' (5:53) from "Maelstrom"
#'''Deathbed and Maelstrom''' (5:53) from "Maelstrom"
#'''Heeding the Call''' (2:11) from "[[Crossroads, Part II]]"
#[[The Music|'''All Along the Watchtower''']] (3:33) from "Crossroads, Part II"
#*Featuring [[Bt4]], Vocals
#*Words and Music by [[w:Bob Dylan|Bob Dylan]]
#*Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bear McCreary

== Lyrics for "A Distant Sadness" ==

"A Distant Sadness" plays at the start of "[[Occupation]]" and is sung by Raya Yarbrough in [[w:Armenian language|Armenian]]. Musically it is a variation of the [[Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)#Roslin theme|Roslin theme]] that first appears in the track "Kobol's Last Gleaming" during the discovery of Kobol, set to new lyrics.

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" class="messagebox"
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Lyrics (in [[w:Armenian language|Armenian]]):'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''Roman transliteration:<ref name="trans">Transliteration by [http://kpiau.com/journal/2009/06/ Kieren Po]</ref>'''
! class="infoboxheader" | '''English translation:'''
|-
| Հեռու եւ ծանօթ տխրություն մը մեզ կը կանչէ<br />
Քամիով բերուած՝ այրուող աւազի նման<br />
Եղբայրներ եւ Քոյրեր՝ որ հեռւում էք՝ դուք կը տոկաք<br />
Անելանելի վիծակի մէջ՝ մեր իսկ հողին վրայ։<br />
Յիշողութիւն մը փորագրուած հոգու եւ մորթի մէջ<br />
Կը թողնէ սպի մը որ երբեք չի բուժուիր<br />
Մեր ընտանիքը ամուր է՝ բայց ցիրուցան<br />
Աստղերու եւ դաշտերու տարածութեան մէջ։<br />
Մենք ձեզ չի պիտի լքենք<br />
Մենք ձեզ չի պիտի մոռնանք<br />
Մենք ձեզ համար պիտի վերադառնանք։<br />
| Heṙow ew çanòt’ txrowt’yown më mez kë kančē<br />
K’amiov berowaç, ayrowoġ awazi nman<br />
Eġbayrnr ew Koyrer, or heṙwowm ēk’ dowk kë tokak<br />
Anelaneli viçaki mēǰ, mer isk hoġin vray.<br />
Yišoġowt’in më p’oragrowaç hogow ew mort’i mēǰ<br />
Kë t’oġnē spi më or erbek’ či bowžowir<br />
Mer ëntanik’ë amowr ē, bayc’ c’irowc’an<br />
Astġerow ew dašterow taraçowt’ean mēǰ.<br />
Menk’ jez či piti lk’enk’<br />
Menk’ jez či piti moṙnank’<br />
Menk’ jez hamar piti veradaṙnank’.<br />
| A distant and familiar sadness calls to us<br/>
As if carried on the wind, like burning sand<br/>
Brothers and Sisters, away, you endure<br/>
Stranded on our own land<br/>
A memory etched into soul and skin<br/>
Leaves a scar that never heals<br/>
Our family is strong, but scattered<br/>
Across the stars and fields<br/>
We will not abandon you<br/>
We will not forget you<br/>
We will return for you
|}

== See Also ==

[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=201 Bear McCreary's blog] for comments on each track by the composer.

==Press Release==
{{Press Release|date=OCTOBER 8, 2007|release=
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON THREE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED BY LA-LA LAND RECORDS ON OCTOBER 23RD

Soundtrack includes a new interpretation of the classic "All Along The Watchtower"

(October 8, 2007- [[w:Burbank|Burbank, CA]]) - The soundtrack from the standout [[Season 3 (2006-07)|third season]] of the [[SciFi Channel]]'s critically acclaimed television series, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'', will be released by [[La-La Land Records]] on October 23, 2007. Composer [[Bear McCreary]], who scored the [[Season 1 (2004-05)|first]] and [[season 2 (2005-06)|second]] seasons of the show, composed the score for the third season as well. In addition to McCreary's score, the album also features McCreary's new interpretation of the classic [[w:Bob Dylan|Bob Dylan]] song, "[[w:All Along the Watchtower|All Along the Watchtower]]," whose themes featured prominently in [[Crossroads, Part I|several]] [[Crossroads, Part II|episodes]] and in McCreary's score.

Considered one of the top 10 shows currently on TV by ''[[w:Time Magazine|Time Magazine]]'', ''[[w:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]'', and ''[[w:TV Guide|TV Guide]]'', ''Battlestar Galactica'' also won the prestigious [[Awards and Honors#Peabody Award|Peabody Award]] in 2005.

The television series stars [[Edward James Olmos]], [[Mary McDonnell]], [[James Callis]], [[Tricia Helfer]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]]. The third season began by launching the characters' lives a year ahead of the second season finale. As it the action unfolded, viewers discovered how each of the backstories evolved over the past year. All the while, more light was shed on the inner workings of the mysterious [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]].

Towards the end of the season, a [[The Music|familiar musical theme]] was heard. By the final episodes it all became evident, these melodies were part of what would be a total re-imagination of the 1967 Bob Dylan classic "All Along the Watchtower," performed by [[BT4]] and featuring former [[w:Oingo Boingo|Oingo Boingo]] musicians [[w:John Avila|John Avila]] on bass and [[Steve Bartek]] on guitar.

"It was a daring idea by [[Ron Moore]], and at first I thought he was crazy," confessed McCreary. "It's a classic song that was completely redefined by [[w:Jimi Hendrix|Jimi Hendrix]]. But, Ron told me to make it my own and gave me total creative freedom to re-invent this song for ''Battlestar Galactica''. And when the episode came together, I knew it was the right choice."

The song's lyrics, including "There must be some way out of here / Said the joker to the thief / There's too much confusion / I can't get no relief," perfectly reflect what the human race is going through in their battle with the Cylons through the series. Both the song and the show raise questions about the very nature of humanity and our struggle to survive against what holds us captive.

In addition to the new performance of the song, the soundtrack album features the original score that McCreary wrote for the season. "The show is evolving," describes McCreary. "And the music is evolving as well. It is head and shoulders above anything that I've done before."

Bear McCreary's feature film credits include ''[[w:Wrong Turn 2|Wrong Turn 2]]'' and ''[[w:Rest Stop|Rest Stop]]''. He also scores the hit series ''[[w:Eureka (TV Series)|Eureka]]'' for Sci Fi Channel and the upcoming ''[[w:Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles|Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]'' for [[w:Fox Network|Fox]]. McCreary was among a handful of select protégés of late film music legend [[w:Elmer Bernstein|Elmer Bernstein]] ([[w:The Magnificent Seven|THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN]]) and is a classically trained composer with degrees in Composition and Recording Arts from the prestigious [[w:University of South Carolina|USC Thornton School of Music]].

[[Razor|Battlestar Galactica: Razor]] will be released [[Razor (Region 1 DVD)|on DVD]] December 4. The [[Season 4 (2008)|fourth season]] premieres on January 11, 2008 on the Sci Fi Channel. The ''Battlestar Galactica: Season Three'' soundtrack will be available in stores or from [http://www.lalalandrecords.com www.lalalandrecords.com] on October 23, 2007. The soundtrack from the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries|mini-series]], the Season One and Season Two soundtracks, and ''Wrong Turn 2'' are also available from La-La Land Records.}}

== External Links ==
*[http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=243 Preview on Soundtrack.net]
*[http://www.lalalandrecords.com/BattlestarGalacticaS3.html Soundtrack on LaLaLandRecords]

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Armin Diaz

2013-02-23T03:00:59Z

David cgc: Added line about his crutch, and his deleted scenes

{{Character Data
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|seen=Blood and Chrome
|pseen=''Blood and Chrome''
|role=Pilot
|rank=Captain
|colony=
|actor=[[Zak Santiago]]
}}

Captain '''Armin "High Top" Diaz''' is the [[CAG]] aboard ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' during the 10th year of the [[First Cylon War]].

Diaz gives the newly assigned Ensign [[William Adama]] his first piloting gig — as pilot of Raptor 909 a.k.a. ''[[Wild Weasel]]'' — despite Adama's various protests, as Adama desires to be a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] jock (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

== Notes ==

*Diaz has a pronounced limp which requires him to use a crutch on his right side.
*Diaz is also in a sequence cut from the early part of ''Blood and Chrome''. After his initial arrival, Adama and [[Coker Fasjovik]] are immediately assigned a mission with a squadron of Raptors to clear an asteroid field of [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylon]] missile emplacements. After Adama nearly allows himself to be shot down while attempting to take down two missile batteries at once, Fasjovik complains to Diaz that Adama is too dangerous to fly with, resulting in Diaz chewing out Adama, saying that he considers he and his co-pilot "married" and that they had no choice but to learn to work together.

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Coker Fasjovik

2013-02-23T02:32:09Z

David cgc: Added infomation from B&C's deleted scenes

{{Character Data
|photo=Coker Fasjovik.png
|seen=Blood and Chrome
|pseen=''Blood and Chrome''
|marital status= Married to Katie
|role=[[ECO]]
|colony=[[Aerilon]]
|rank=Junior Lieutenant
|actor=[[Ben Cotton]]
}}

Junior Lieutenant '''Coker Fasjovik''' is a [[Raptor]] [[ECO]] (electronic countermeasures officer) serving the Colonial Fleet during the tenth year of the [[First Cylon War]].

==Service==

Drafted into the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] immediately after graduating from the University of Aerilon, and having served two tours of duty, Fasjovik has become emotionally worn by the war, and is openly contemptuous of inexperience and optimism in the face of the long and violent conflict. He is saddled with Ensign [[William Adama]] as the pilot of his Raptor, ''[[Wild Weasel]]'', upon the young ensign's assignment to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Fasjovik actively despises Adama's gung-ho nature and rebukes Adama's attempts to befriend him, even declaring his [[Oliver Bead|previous pilot]], who was killed in combat, an "asshole" who was nevertheless worth "ten huskers like" Adama.

Fasjovik is relieved when Commander [[Silas Nash]] gives him and his new pilot a "milk run" to deliver cargo, as he only has forty-seven days remaining in his (mandatory) second tour of duty. However, much to Fasjovik's chagrin, the "milk run" is a pretense for a classified mission deep in [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] space involving [[Becca Kelly]], a computer programmer who refined the Cylons' [[MCP|artificial intelligence]] before the start of the war.

During an assignment on [[Djerba]], Fasjovik eventually realizes that Kelly is hiding something, and forces her at gunpoint to reveal her plan. She dupes him into believing that she intends to infect the Cylon computer network with a virus. However, as Kelly works, Fasjovik sees information about Colonial warships being uploaded. Realizing that she is betraying the hidden "ghost fleet" of Colonial ships being prepared for a surprise attack, he shoots her, but before he and Adama can leave the Cylon facility, he is in turn shot by Kelly. Fasjovik and Adama help one another to escape, and are soon found by a SAR Raptor. His wounds heal, and with a new sense of respect and friendship for Adama, plans to finish off his remaining six weeks in the service.

==Private Life==

Fasjovik's father was a mining engineer who later became a professor at Promethea A & M. Despite this family connection, Fasjovik elected to attend the University of Aerilon, first intending to be a playwright, then later deciding to study music and becoming a skilled pianist. While taking shelter at an abandoned ski lodge on Djerba, he plays on a grand piano, and laments to Ensign Adama about the rarity of such opportunities in his life. He also has a wife, Katie, but is reluctant to discuss her. Before passing out from his wounds, he gives Adama a photo of her for safe keeping (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', deleted scenes).

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Aerilon

2013-02-23T02:15:30Z

David cgc: Added details from B&C and the deleted scenes

: ''For the version of this colony depicted in the [[List of Comics#Dynamite Comics|Dynamite Comics]], see: [[Aerilon (alternate)]].''

[[Image:ColonialColors7.png|100px|thumb|Colors and symbol of Aerilon]]

'''Aerilon''' was primarily an agricultural world, known as the "food basket" of the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]]. Despite this, Aerilon was considered to be one of the poorest Colonies ([[TRS]]: [[Dirty Hands]]). Aerilon also had [[Tylium]] mines, and Promethea, one of the larger cities on the planet, was founded as a mining town (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', deleted scenes).

The mining colony of [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]], which was destroyed in a cataclysmic explosion, and possibly located near Aerilon, may have been operated by natives of that world. Troy was the alleged home of [[Sharon Valerii]] ([[TRS]]: [[Flesh and Bone]]).

== History ==

Fifteen people died when President [[Richard Adar]], for reasons unexplained, sent the [[Colonial Marine Corps|Marines]] to Aerilon ([[TRS]]: [[Water]]).

== Culture ==

While imprisoned on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[Gaius Baltar]] talks extensively about Aerilon, confirming that it, not [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]], was his birth world. He imitates the speech mannerisms of a stereotypical native, a farmer who likes to work with his hands, and "go down the pub for a pint"<ref>Baltar's use of the term "pub" and "pint" suggest that Aerilon's culture is reminiscent of that of the workers of Ireland, Scotland or England. Baltar's use of a unit of liquid measurement called a "[[jp]]" in the episode "[[Water]]" and "pint" suggests that the Colonials may have several units of liquid volume. The term "pint" is also a nickname for a glass of beer, which often is measured in Imperial pints.</ref> and have a fight at the end of the night. In doing this Baltar puts on a strong [[Language in the Twelve Colonies#Aerilon Accent|raspy "Aerilon" accent]] <ref>Actor [[James Callis]], who normally speaks in his native British accent, adopted a northern English accent, similar to a Yorkshire accent, for when Baltar speaks in "native Aerilon."</ref> ([[TRS]]: [[Dirty Hands]]).

== Other ==

[[Image:lest_we_forget.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The only [[Lest We Forget|visual depiction]] of Aerilon.]]
*The professional [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team from Aerilon played against the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] in one of the last games before the Cylon attack. They apparently won ([[TRS]]: [[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]).
*A [[Lest We Forget|photo of a grief-stricken soldier]] staring out at the ruins of Aerilon's capital hangs behind President Roslin's desk and on the bulkhead of a [[pilot ready rooms|pilot ready room]] on ''Galactica''. The pilots touch the photo for luck and in a sign of respect as they leave the room. This photo of Aerilon gives viewers one of the few visual depictions of life on a colony other than Caprica.
*Aerilon Crystal table salt is used by [[Racetrack]] in the [[Salt Line Ceremony]] ([[TRS]]: [[Exodus, Part I]]).
*Aerilon was home to at least two universities, Promethea A&M and the University of Aerilon. (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', deleted scenes)

===Natives===
*[[Saul Tigh]] (alleged, actually a [[humanoid Cylon]])
*[[Sekou Hamilton]], presumed, as he is an editor of the ''Aerilon Gazette'' ([[TRS]]: [[Colonial Day]]).
*[[Socinus]], presumed, as he has an [[:Image:SocinusTatoo KLGp1.JPG|tattoo]] of the zodiac sign of Aries on his arm ([[TRS]]: [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]], [[List of Deleted Scenes - Season 1 (RDM)#Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I|deleted scene]]).
*[[Gaius Baltar]], who left for the more sophisticated [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] after his 18th birthday, turning his back on his family and heritage.
*[[Alisander Asiel]], Aerilon's representative to the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum of Twelve]] ([[TRS]]: Colonial Day).
*[[Coker Fasjovik]], a Colonial flight officer during the [[Cylon War]]. (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'')

===Publications===
*''[[Aerilon Gazette]]''

===Locations===
* [[Cuffle's Breath Wash]]
* [[Troy (RDM)|Troy]]
* [[Euclid River]]
* Promethea

== Notes==
*The spelling of this colony is sometimes inconsistent in the Re-imagined Series' official cast and crew notes and episode content, in the same way that the [[Original Series]] had inconsistent spellings of "Centurion" and "Centurian". The colony is spelled "Aerilon" in the episodes "[[Home, Part I]]" and "[[The Son Also Rises]]" in official Colonial documentation, as well as placards from "[[Colonial Day]]" and various [[Season 4]] episodes. Further research into this has lead Battlestar Wiki to choose the more prevalent spelling that appears on various props in the series, as well as spellings from the scripts: "Aerilon".
*[[Socrata Thrace]] and Chief Tyrol pronounce the name as "Air-lon", while Baltar pronounces it "Air-e-lon".

== References ==

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Silas Nash

2013-02-14T14:13:15Z

David cgc: Added description of the Infirmary scene, and streamlined the uniform note to remove redundancy

{{Character Data
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|seen=Blood and Chrome
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|rank=Commander
|colony=Unknown
|actor=[[Brian Markinson]]
}}

:''For information on Lieutenant Nash, a character who appeared in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode ''"[[Spaceball]]"'', see [[Nash (1980)]].''

Commander '''Silas Nash''' is the first commanding officer of the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' during the [[Cylon War]].

He is one of the first people Ensign [[William Adama|Adama]] meets upon setting foot on ''Galactica'', and quickly puts him and his [[ECO]] [[Coker Fasjovik]] to work, assigning them a "milk run" to the [[Scorpia]] [[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards|Shipyards]].

Upon Adama and Fasjovik's return to ''Galactica,'' Nash informally debriefs Adama in the ship's infirmary, explaining the [[Ghost Fleet Offensive|true purpose behind his mission]]. He then invites Adama to volunteer for a new special-ops task force as a [[Viper Mark III|Viper]] pilot. (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'')

[[Aaron Doral]] mentions Nash during the press briefing he held during a tour on ''Galactica'' prior to ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> scheduled decommissioning ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]).

== Notes ==

* While Nash's uniform is the same as the Colonel uniforms used post-Armistice, he is noted as Commander. [[:image:Nash.png|In his first scene in the CIC,]] Nash is also wearing the rank device that would later denote a Colonel, though in his [[:image:Nash_Infirmary.png|later appearance in the infirmary,]] he wears the rank device that corresponds to Commander in the reimagined series. It is unclear which appearance, if either, is in error.
** According to ANOVOS, the developer of the Blood and Chrome uniforms, this discontinuity is due to the fact that the Colonials have yet to standardize their armed services uniforms, even 10 years after signing the [[Articles of Colonization]].

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Silas Nash

2013-02-14T01:51:01Z

David cgc: Mentioned that Nash switches between Colonel and Commander rank pins

{{Character Data
|photo=Nash.png
|seen=Blood and Chrome
|pseen=''Blood and Chrome''
|role=Commanding Officer, Battlestar ''Galactica''
|rank=Commander
|colony=Unknown
|actor=[[Brian Markinson]]
}}

:''For information on Lieutenant Nash, a character who appeared in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode ''"[[Spaceball]]"'', see [[Nash (1980)]].''

Commander '''Silas Nash''' is the first commanding officer of the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' during the [[Cylon War]].

He is one of the first people Ensign [[William Adama|Adama]] meets upon setting foot on ''Galactica'', and quickly puts him, and his [[ECO]] [[Coker Fasjovik]], to work by making a "milk run" to [[Scorpia]] (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

[[Aaron Doral]] mentions Nash during the press briefing he held during a tour on ''Galactica'' prior to ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> scheduled decommissioning ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]).

== Notes ==

* While Nash's uniform is the same as the Colonel uniforms used post-Armistice, he is noted as Commander, as uniforms of that time period varied during the post-[[Articles of Colonization]] process. Oddly, [[:image:Nash.png|in his first scene in the CIC,]] Nash is wearing the rank device that would later denote a Colonel, while in his [[:image:Nash_Infirmary.png|later appearance in the infirmary,]] he wears the rank device that corresponds to Commander in the reimagined series. It is unclear which appearance, if either, is in error.

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Talk:Viper Mark VII/Archive 1

2013-02-14T00:31:39Z

David cgc: /* New Sizing Information */ new section

'''Sci-Fi Channel on Mk VII retrofitting and handling'''
The Sci-Fi Channel link's dead, I think it's been dead for a while. Looks like Sci-Fi Channel has decided it doesn't need its own commentary page about the technical aspects of the BSG universe anymore. So what now? Would that bit about the Mk VII being harder to fly because of a lobotomy finally be removed off BSGWiki, or would we simply put up a "dead link" road sign? Personally, I've been arguing about the unlikelihood/uncanonacy/illogic-ness of Sci-Fi Channel's statement since day one, so I'm definately in favour of striking it completely. I know the page going down doesn't automatically equal retraction of the statement, but I'd think the series itself has provided amble evidence to the contrary of Mk VIIs being difficult to handle and only flown by the most experienced pilots. --[[User:David Templar|David Templar]] 11:40, 10 April 2007 (CDT)

== Maelstrom Variant ==
I don't believe that this mk 7 variant is actually intentional at all. Throughout the production of BSG the vfx crew have relied on several outside contractors for animation assets. As is normal in the vfx industry, the contractors are often left to duplicate assets by themselves, sometimes with limited resource material, so it looks as though these changes went by unnoticed. Further evidence of this is the Colonial raptor used in the season 3 episode "The Passage", which shows entirely different engines, engine mounts, front landing gear housing, and hull paneling than the raptor more commonly seen in the majority of other episodes.
--[[User:SFM Hobbes|SFM Hobbes]] 20:06, 19 September 2007 (CDT)Rick Snider

I agree with SFM Hobbes assesment, especially in light of Razor, where the Maelstrom Mk VII was used quite prominently. We should try to avoid speculation until someone in the show actually specifies that the Mk VII from Maelstrom is a new type of Mk VII. --[[User:Kregano|Kregano]] 19:03, 4 December 2007 (CST)

The Maelstorm varient has been seen onscreen at the same time as the Viper 7 twice in razor and He that believeth in me, so id assume that it is a different varient. Logically id think that itd a older varient of viper than the 7, as in the Miniseries Boomer tells Apollo that "the only ships having any effect are either old or in need of a retrofit". Now by old i doubt shes refering to the 40 year old mark twos.--[[User:VARGR|VARGR]] 23:59, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

== New Sizing Information ==

I just saw this post on Facebook from Galactiguise about the relative sizes of the different Vipers.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=468449396542337

The upshot is that he rescaled orthographics of the Vipers based on the cockpits, rather than matching the sizes of the mock-ups (which are the source for the known dimensions, including the ones on this page). According to him, the Mark VII prop has a smaller engine section compared to the CG version, so the specs on this page are inaccurate for the "real" CG version, which is about 12.49 meters long (and almost certainly has a different proportion comparing length to wingspan and height).

Personally, I always thought the Mark VII cockpit looked remarkably cramped at the 9.8 m length, so I think this size should be regarded as the "real" one and put in the info box (perhaps with a note about the difference between the CG and physical Viper VIIs, if only because the 9.8 m figure is so widespread). On the other hand, it almost looks too big in that picture, so maybe the real size is somewhere in-between? -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 19:31, 13 February 2013 (EST)

Viper 8737

2013-02-11T02:24:58Z

David cgc: Starbuck's Viper was 8757, not 8737.

[[Image:8737 Steady Mini.JPG|thumb|Viper 8737 in ''Galactica's'' port hangar deck ([[Miniseries]]).]]
'''Viper 8737NC''' is one of the [[Viper Mark II|Viper Mark IIs]] taken from ''Galactica's'' [[Galactica Museum|museum]]. It was originally piloted by [[Margot Ready|Margot "Steady" Ready]] ([[Miniseries]]).

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Talk:Silas Nash/Archive 1

2013-01-15T22:09:56Z

David cgc: /* Rank device confusion */

This is inaccurate. The name 'Peter' was never spoken, and his surname was said by Doral to be 'Nash', not 'Dash'.--[[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]]--11:07, 18 March 2006 (EST)
:Can anyone confirm this? --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 01:31, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
:Could someone else please go back to the Miniseries and realize that Doral says "Nash"? --[[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 18:26, 27 April 2006 (EST)
::He is correct. Doral says "Commander Nash" by the unreliable captions and my hearing. He certainly does not say "Peter" or any other first name. It's shortly after 6:10 on the DVD that comes with the Season One box. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 22:31, 27 April 2006 (CDT)
:::It's pretty muffled and indistinct at that point, but it does sound more like "Nash". Maybe Kuralyov can tell us where he got "Peter Dash" from. It doesn't appear in the older miniseries draft either. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:42, 27 April 2006 (CDT)

== Rank device confusion ==

Joe, how do you know that the colonel/commander rank device switch was an intentional indicator of older uniform standards? Nash is undoubtedly a commander, but without more evidence, it's just a production screw-up. -- [[User:BlueResistance|BlueResistance]] 15:43, 12 November 2012 (EST)

: I happen to know because ANOVOS (whom I work for) provided about 80% of the costumes and uniform devices (belts, pins, and patches) for B&C, and I was up there when they filmed this thing.

: The team decided to change things up a bit, and this is one of the subtle ways they did it. There were other changes, such as the fact that the Viper pilots helmets were also gold with silver hawk emblem, which was a nod to the original helmets from BSG. (In the BSG series, Viper pilots had silver helmets, while Raptors had bronze.) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 15:50, 12 November 2012 (EST)

:: That'll do it! Can you integrate this information into the Notes section when you get a chance? First-hand evidence is uniquely cool. -- [[User:BlueResistance|BlueResistance]] 16:17, 12 November 2012 (EST)

:: In the scene in the infirmary near the end of B&C, Nash is clearly wearing the Commander rank pins. Maybe the Colonel pins in the CIC scene should just be written off as a glitch. It wouldn't be the first time someone wore the wrong rank in a scene. -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 17:09, 15 January 2013 (EST)

Flight suit

2012-12-18T02:45:39Z

David cgc: Plural/Singular agreement

[[Image:Racetrack2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[ECO]] [[Racetrack]], wearing a flight suit with helmet.]]

A flight suit is basically a [[Wikipedia:Pressure suit|pressure suit]] garment. Flight suits are worn by both [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] and [[Raptor]] crews during missions<ref>In the [[Original Series]], a [[space suit]] was available for emergencies aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|their battlestar]]. However, [[Colonial Warrior]]s never wore any pressure suit during their [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] flights, making in-space search-and-rescues likely impossible if cockpit decompressions occurred.</ref>, and the [[humanoid Cylons]] piloting [[Heavy Raiders]].

==Colonial Flight Suit==
Colonial military flight crews wear '''flight suits'''<ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref>, sometimes referred to as "jock smocks"<ref>This term is first used by [[Kara Thrace]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]" when she asks [[Samuel Anders]] why he wears a flight suit.</ref>.

The flight suit is an airtight, one-piece jumpsuit with a single front zipper that runs from neck to waist. Pressure gloves are attached by soft pressure seals incorporated in the sleeves. The suit is attached to the flight helmet by a hard metal collar, which receives pressurizing air through a hose. The suit's basic environmental adjustments are managed by a small series of buttons on the left forearm. The flight suit appears suitable as all-weather gear when in rainy or cool conditions, but its lack of armor provides no significant protection in combat.

[[Image:Flightsuitcollar.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]]

When not in ready status, the suit can be worn unzipped for comfort, with the the top half of the suit rolled down. Standard uniform undershirts are worn underneath the flight suit. Flight suits are worn with utility belts to carry a variety of gear, including sidearms.

The basic flight suit design has remained the same since the [[First Cylon War]] without major changes. A green fabric version was observed during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] ([[Miniseries]]). A black t-shirt was sometimes worn instead of the standard shirt and tank-top combination ([[Razor Flashbacks#Episode 1|Razor Flashbacks, Episode 1]]).

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[[Image:Capricavalerii2.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]]

The left leg of the flight suit features a windowed pocket containing a checklist card, oriented to be readable by the wearer when in the seated position. The card for the viper pilots read as follows:

'''Viper Pre Flight Checklist'''

'''1. Pre Flight'''

External Inspection.....................................Okay<br>
Flight Controls............................................Okay<br>
Tanks filled ................................................Okay<br>
Canopy Locks and explosive bolts to safe.....Okay<br>
Seat Motors ...............................................Okay<br>
Weapons to safe ........................................Okay<br>

'''2. Start Check '''
[[Image:Pre Flight Checklist.jpg|thumb|right|Viper Pre Flight Checklist]]

Area..........................................................Clear<br>
Comms......................................................Up<br>
Tacom/Satnav.............................................Up<br>
Canopy Bolts..............................................Armed<br>
Escape Seat...............................................Armed<br>
Engine Systems in the Green.......................Green<br>
Weapons in the Green..........Weapons set to Armed<br>

'''3. Launch Tube Check'''

Area............................................................Clear<br>
Blast Doors..................................................Open<br>
Heads Up Display.........................................On<br>
Tac/Nav........................................................To Active<br>
Flaps...........................................................15 degrees down angle<br>
Engines........................................................85%<br>
Assume Launch Position................................Okay<br>
LSO Launch Signal........................................Okay<br>
Master Caution Cold Shot Warning..................Set<br>

==Cylon Flight Suit==

[[Image:411 cylon pilots.jpg|thumb|[[Number Eight|Eights]] and [[Number Six|Sixes]] in flight suits.]]
[[Humanoid Cylon]]s piloting [[Heavy Raider]]s wear all-black flight suits made of a sleek material ([[The Hub]]). It is unknown whether or not these flight suits have hard seals or helmets.

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==Notes==
*In the episodes "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]" and "[[Act of Contrition]]", [[Kara Thrace]] uses her flight suit to its fullest, from her ejection from her wayward Viper to her parachute landing, and monitoring of life support mechanisms using the gauges built into the suit.
*The suits are designed to keep a pilot who has ejected from his Viper alive in a vacuum for a limited amount of time, such as when Lee Adama has to eject from the [[Blackbird]] in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".
*It appears that ''Galactica'' rarely has opportunity for [[SAR]] operations to retrieve pilots after combat with Cylon forces. Often the battlestar must retreat with the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], leaving any surviving Viper pilots to either be captured by the Cylons or die once their oxygen runs out.
*The flight suits were designed by Deborah Everton, and were constructed from materials produced by Sommers Plastic Products.<ref>http://www.scifihero.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&pid=4039&mode=threaded&start=</ref>

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Sine Qua Non

2012-12-18T02:44:12Z

David cgc: /* Act 4 */

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== Overview ==
:''President [[Laura Roslin]]'s disappearance with the Cylon basestar triggers a bitter power struggle within the Fleet. The [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] has little information and demands to know what happened, while [[Tom Zarek]] insists that he is to be declared interim president. [[Lee Adama]] opposes him and enlists the help of notorious lawyer [[Romo Lampkin]] to find a candidate for the post, leading to a surprising decision. Meanwhile, Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] and Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] come to blows over Tigh's relationship with [[Caprica-Six]] and Adama's obsession with finding Roslin.''

== Summary ==
=== Teaser ===
*With President [[Laura Roslin]] missing, a meeting is held by the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum of Twelve]]. Vice President [[Tom Zarek]], who informs them that the rebel [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]] jumped with Roslin and [[Gaius Baltar]]—and many of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> pilots—also notes that [[Natalie Faust|Natalie]] was shot by "one of ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Marines]]"; he fuels the assumption that the basestar's sudden jump and abduction is related to Natalie's death. Zarek tells the delegates that with Roslin missing, he is to be sworn in as interim President.
*Upon hearing the news, [[Lee Adama]] contacts his [[William Adama|father]], who doesn't take it well.
*[[Natalie]], who has [[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?|just been shot]] by [[Sharon Agathon]], is taken to the [[sickbay|infirmary]]. She starts to [[projection|project]] that she is in a forest on a sunny day. In real life, she only focuses on the faces of those who are taking her to the infirmary.
*Dr. [[Cottle]] immediately starts to operate on her. When she tries to make physical contact, likely sensing that she is about to die, Cottle takes her hand. However, just as they operate, her image of the forest brightens to a bright flash. The second this happens, her heart monitor flatlines, and Cottle announces her death.
*Admiral Adama sees Sharon Agathon and is angered by her decision to kill an unarmed woman, even if she was a [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylon]]. Agathon starts to explain her dream about a [[Number Six|Six]] taking away her [[Hera Agathon|child]] at the [[Opera House]]. Eventually, Adama orders a guard to take her away to the [[brig]] and refuses her access to her daughter.
* When the topic of Adama's support of a Tom Zarek administration is raised, [[Jacob Cantrell]] pointedly asks Lee Adama whether Admiral Adama would support Zarek or the government. Delegate Adama replies in the negative, raising ire and outrage.

=== Act 1 ===

[[Image:410 room with a view.jpg|thumb|[[Romo Lampkin]] and [[Lee Adama]] haggle over the price of searching for an interim president.]]
*When Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] returns to the [[CIC]], he hears that the [[Resurrection Hub]] has disappeared from its last known location, further the rebel baseship is not there either. Adama tells [[Saul Tigh]] to continue looking for the hub, since that's the only place the rebels can head given their objective: to [[Boxing|unbox]] [[D'Anna]].
* Tigh reports that [[Kara Thrace|Thrace]] (apparently [[CAG]], given her seniority) is having problems assembling a sufficient [[CAP]] to protect the Fleet, as half the air wing's [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]]s were transfered to the basestar. As a result, Adama agrees with Thrace's recommendation (told via Tigh) of having the ships tighten their formation for easier defense, despite the inherent hazards posed by inexperienced civilian pilots.
* President [[Tom Zarek|Zarek]] and [[Lee Adama]] have a meeting, where Lee recommends that Zarek step down as president. Despite Zarek's vocal disbelief over this—correctly noting that he is the only public official in the executive branch to have been voted into office legally, a claim [[Laura Roslin]] is unable to make—Lee suggests enacting a Quorum provision that allows the Quorum to pick an interim president during a time of crisis to serve out the remainder of Roslin's term. Zarek reluctantly concedes after Lee points out that Admiral Adama will never recognize Zarek, and they need someone who Adama will recognize. Zarek gruffly wishes Lee luck in his search for an interim president.
* In a [[Talk Wireless]] interview conducted by [[James McManus]]<ref>The assumption is that the "Jim" Tom Zarek is speaking to is McManus, given his coverage of government affairs.</ref>, Zarek indicates that the government post-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]] is not a true government, but a "tacit agreement between a military strong-man [Adama] and a political strong-woman [Roslin] to rule by fiat." Zarek also notes the creation of a civilian force to maintain order, noting that the government should not rely on the [[Marines]] due to the last political upheaval.
* Lee Adama visits [[Romo Lampkin]], asking for Lampkin's help in searching for potential presidential candidates. Despite his initial refusals, Lampkin accepts to work ''pro bono'' in search of a replacement with the right skills and abilities that meets with the approval of both the Quorum (who won't act, since Zarek has them "inhaling fear and exhaling anger") and Admiral Adama. Lampkin offers one more piece of advice, telling him that it's better to accept what they already have.

=== Act 2 ===

[[Image:410 Pike's corpsesicle.jpg|thumb|[[Eammon Pike]]'s body floating in the damaged [[Raptor]].]]

* In [[CIC]], Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]], noting that he has a rapport with [[Caprica-Six]], asks Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] to interrogate her about the [[Resurrection Hub]]. Before he leaves, he tells Adama that they'll find [[Roslin]] and the missing humans.
* In the brig, Tigh questions Six about the Hub. After telling him what she knows about the Hub, Tigh believes that she's lying; she assures him that she'd never lie to him. Tigh slips, telling her that the rebels took off with half an air wing and Roslin. Six ferrets out the fact that Admiral Adama's primary concern is for Roslin. Six, who then appears to Tigh in the form of [[Ellen Tigh|his dead wife]], asks if Tigh loves her. Before he can answer, [[Condition One]] is called. He grabs her neck and tells her that her mind games with him end at that moment, and he leaves.
* Tigh reports to CIC, learning that one of their missing [[Raptor]]s from the rebel baseship has jumped to the Fleet. A Raptor crewed by [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] and [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]] are en route to intercept the craft, which has not returned hails and does not appear to be emanating anything [[radiological alarm|radiological]]. Edmondson performs a spacewalk, discovering that the Raptor was jumped by its lone, now-dead occupant, [[Eammon Pike|Eammon "Gonzo" Pike]], whose body floats in the back compartment.
* After retrieving the Raptor, Adama investigates the Raptor himself, discovering the copy of ''[[Searider Falcon]]'' he gave to Roslin in burnt condition, identifying it as the craft she took over to baseship before it jumped. Tigh joins him, noting that [[Peter Laird|Laird]] retrieved [[Sector Delta 9|the coordinates]] that the Raptor jumped from. Adama orders a search to that location, ignoring Zarek's request for a briefing.
* In the Quorum meeting room on ''Colonial One'', Lampkin discusses how one achieves and wields power with Lee Adama. During this conversation, Lampkin and Lee see ''Galactica'' jump away. Lee is concerned over the abruptness of ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> departure.
* A Raptor reconnaissance party comes across a debris field, consisting of Cylon debris and damaged Vipers. Tigh informs Adama that the debris consist of a Cylon baseship and fragments indicative of resurrection technology, and notes that they detected radiation from nuclear weapons. Adama refuses to believe that the destroyed baseship was the rebels', insisting that Roslin has survived. Adama presses on with the search, until Tigh points out that the Fleet is left behind with "their asses hanging out in the wind." Adama thus revises his orders to include only four Raptors to stay behind to search until they "find something concrete."
* ''Galactica'' jumps back to the Fleet. Zarek notifies the Quorum of Adama's decision to reroute all [[tylium]] supplies to fueling the search efforts, along with requisitioning several civilian ships to aid in this endeavor. The delegates are furious over being bypassed.
* Back in Lampkin's "room with a view," Adama and Lampkin go over the list of candidates, among them [[Doyle Franks]] who has no aspirations for political office, however. As they brainstorm, Adama nearly trips over an overturned bowl, resulting in his quip of "do you ever feed that [[Lance|animal]]?" and inquires about the cat's whereabouts. From Lampkin's perspective, he sees Lance run around a swivel chair. Lampkin later begins to throw in the towel, erasing the names on the whiteboard, much to Adama's consternation.
* In [[sickbay]], Admiral Adama consults Doctor [[Cottle]] about how Roslin's sudden disappearance will affect her [[Doloxan]] treatments. Cottle stresses that, with her weakened immune system and her cancer's ability to regroup, the sooner she's found, the better. He also provides Adama with a medical report on [[Caprica-Six]]: she's pregnant.
* In Adama's quarters, Tigh reports to Adama about the Raptors lack of success in finding anything about the whereabouts of their missing people. Adama replies that he's not interested in the search, confronting Tigh about impregnating the Six and putting the Fleet at risk over his weaknesses. After Tigh broaches the topic of Adama's reckless search for Roslin, Adama brings up the question of what [[Ellen Tigh]] would say about Tigh impregnating a Cylon, which resorts in a brawl. After Tigh's fall cracks the [[H.M.S. Glutton o' Punishment|model ship]], the fight stops and they both ask each other what they'll do about their feelings for their respective women.
* In the brig, an upset and alone [[Sharon Agathon]] hums a lullaby to herself.
* Adama orders [[Kara Thrace]] to continue the search with additional Raptors. Thrace objects to this, citing a decreased [[Combat Air Patrol|CAP]], but her objections are overruled.
* As Adama watches the goings-on in a part of the hangar deck, Lampkin joins him with writs of forfeiture for him to sign; the captains of the ships Adama's borrowing do not want to be held liable for any wrongdoing that may occur in the rescue operation. As Adama signs the papers, he and Lampkin converse about people giving up hope when it is most needed, and while "on a roll," he adds that Zarek is not the worst choice for president. Adama brushes him off thereafter.
* In his quarters, Lampkin changes the search to find someone who best suits an ideal candidate and, after hissing like a cat, settles on Lee Adama. He leaves with Lance's bag, and meets up with Lee Adama. Lampkin informs Adama that the Quorum has selected him to be the interim president, much to Adama's bemusement; Lampkin points out that Adama always wanted the position, which is why he had to cross out [[47]] candidates to prove it. Lampkin claims that Adama's the perfect choice for president, and, after pulling out a [[Stallion|pistol]], notes that he'll never get the chance to serve.

=== Act 3 ===

[[Image:410 Lampkin and pepperbox.jpg|thumb|Lampkin holds Lee Adama at gunpoint.]]

* Adama faces down the gun-wielding Lampkin, who explains that Adama's the perfect candidate for president and thus should die. However, Lampkin says that hope is the last thing they need; he says that humanity is a doomed race and should accept its fate. Lampkin kicks over the duffel bag, which has Lampkin's rationale for his actions. Adama opens it, discovering [[Lance]], who had been dead for weeks. Lampkin explains that "those debased dregs of humanity" killed Lance, and are looking for a place to "roost and ''rot'' again." Lampkin explains that the cat is immaterial, but it is the last physical connection he had with his [[Faye Lampkin|wife]]. Adama assures Lampkin that everyone that survived had to make [[Olympic Carrier|difficult choices]]: there was nothing he could have done for his wife and two daughters (Jennifer and Kate), noting that only a handful of people elected to stay behind on [[Gemenon (RDM)|Gemenon]] who were on Lampkin's shuttle during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|attack]].
* Adama talks down Lampkin in a speech about having to make choices about their own survival at the cost of other people's lives, urging him to put the past behind him and move on. Adama believes that he can make a difference in the Fleet; Lampkin asks him if that's his final word, then asks him to swear by it.
* Leland Joseph Adama is sworn in as interim president in a ceremony on ''[[Colonial One]]'', attended by Admiral Adama, [[Tory Foster]], and [[Tom Zarek]], in addition to the [[Fleet News Service|press corps]]. Lampkin listens to the ceremony on the wireless in his quarters.
* Admiral Adama informs Colonel Tigh that he's stepping down as military leader of the Fleet, promoting Tigh to admiral, as Tigh's the only person he can trust to command ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Tigh scoffs this, reminding Adama of the [[Resistance (episode)|last time]] he commanded the Fleet; Adama notes that Tigh is a different man who found out a lot about himself since that time. Adama tells Tigh to bring the people to [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. As his last order, Adama tells Tigh to give custody of [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] to the in-hack [[Sharon Agathon]], expressing a need for everyone to have a family.

=== Act 4 ===

[[Image:410 Adama sees the Fleet off.jpg|thumb|William Adama watches the Fleet [[FTL|jump]] away.]]

* On ''Colonial One'', President [[Lee Adama|Adama]] makes notes on [[:Image:410 IT upgrade press release.jpg|a press release]] relating to an information and technical services upgrade, which he gives to [[Tory Foster]] to correct. [[Romo Lampkin]] arrives, comically commenting that Adama already has a [[Jake (New Caprica)|first pet]]. Lampkin is told of Jake's exploits on [[New Caprica]] and Adama gives the dog to Lampkin—who hates dogs more than cats—as a "new pet to loathe."
* President Adama visits his father, who is packing things in his [[Officer's quarters|quarters]]. Adama doesn't agree with Lee's thinking on retaining [[Tom Zarek]] as vice president; Lee replies that he doesn't agree with his father's thinking on his one-man mission to find [[Laura Roslin]]. Adama recalls a "good memory" of one of his first missions in enemy space during the [[Cylon War]], then, when pressed, admits that the reason he undertakes his current mission is because he cannot live without Roslin. He has faith that Roslin will get to the rendezvous point.
* A [[flight suit|suited]] William Adama makes it to his Raptor in the [[hangar deck]]; he is seen off by his son and [[Kara Thrace]], the latter exchanging a [[Nothing but the rain|well-worn, friendly exchange]] before he boards the Raptor. Adama asks for them to keep the light on for him, to which they reply in the affirmative.
* Per Adama's final order, [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] is reunited with [[Sharon Agathon|her mother]] in the brig; Agathon hums a lullaby to her daughter.
* Adama launches from ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' as Admiral Tigh orders the Fleet to jump. After Adama watches all the ships [[FTL|jump]] away, he sits in his Raptor and reads the singed copy of ''[[Searider Falcon]]'' as he awaits Roslin's return.

== Notes ==

* ''[[w:Sine qua non|Sine qua non]]'' is a Latin phrase meaning "without which not"; usually appended to mean "without which it could not be." It is famously used by [[w:Andrew Jackson|Andrew Jackson]], who says the following after receiving an honorary degree from [[w:Harvard|Harvard]]: "[[w:E pluribus unum|E pluribus unum]], my friends. Sine qua non."
* While being taken to surgery, [[Natalie Faust|Natalie]] whispers the [[Prayer to the Cloud of Unknowing]]. This is the second instance of the prayer being used since its introduction in "[[A Measure of Salvation]]".
* The pistol Lampkin uses to threaten Adama is a [[Stallion]]. The model previously appeared prominently in "[[Home, Part II]]". Such multi-barreled pistols are commonly known as [[w:pepper-box|pepper-box]].
* The episode features the first explicit mention of [[Gravity in the Re-imagined Series|artificial gravity]] in dialogue.
* The book ''[[Searider Falcon]]'' makes another appearance. Adama finds it in the derelict Raptor, somewhat singed.
* The lullaby [[Sharon Agathon]] hums to [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] is the same one hummed by [[Sharon Valerii]] to a captured [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]] in "[[Flesh and Bone]]". It is a traditional Korean children's song.
** Previously, Grace Park took part in a videotaped Q&A on scifi.com, answering questions submitted by members of the Scifi.com forum. One question, by user Noneofyourbusiness, was whether the lullaby from "Six Degrees of Separation" would reappear. Grace responded that it was a good idea for Athena to sing it to her child, and "I think I'll use that".
* The infamous number, [[47]], appears in this episode as well: [[Romo Lampkin]] tells [[Lee Adama]] that they went through 47 candidates for interim president when confronting him on ''[[Colonial One]]''.
* Although [[Tom Zarek]] rails against the government of the "past five years," it has only been about three and a half years since [[Laura Roslin]] and [[William Adama]] have risen to power.
* [[James McManus]], a high ranking journalist, is talking to Tom Zarek during the [[wireless]] interview, given that Zarek calls the interviewer "Jim" and the fact that McManus is referred to by name in [[Sources: Sine Qua Non|the script]].
* William Adama's comment about how often he had to repair his [[H.M.S. Glutton o' Punishment|model ship]] is a reference to the end of "[[Maelstrom]]", as well as a possible inside-joke about the fact that [[Edward James Olmos]] smashed the very expensive prop in an ad-lib during the shooting of that episode.
* In the scene where Kara Thrace complains to Admiral Adama about their continuing to search for Roslin and the rebel Cylon baseship, Thrace mentions that she is missing two pilots. However, no such events occurred earlier during the discovery of the battle site at the [[Resurrection Hub]]. Judging from Adama's order to continue the search at a pilot's last known location, they appear to be referring to another recon patrol that isn't shown on screen, but is now overdue. It is possible that a scene explaining this further was [[deleted scenes|filmed but cut]].
* William Adama, after having temporarily stepped down as commander of ''Galactica'', and having donned a raptor pilot's uniform, is heard to identify himself by his old callsign, "Husker".

== Analysis ==

===General===
*Most civilians appear to have assumed that the basestar's disappearance was a deliberate act of kidnapping, possibly in retaliation for Natalie's shooting.
* The apparition of a loved one dredged up by a survivor—this time [[Lance]], the only remaining physical connection to [[Romo Lampkin]]'s wife, [[Faye Lampkin|Faye]]—is reminiscent of not only Adama's apparition of [[Carolanne Adama|his ex-wife]] in "[[A Day in the Life]]", but of Saul Tigh's apparition of [[Ellen Tigh]] during the fourth season, in which they cling to some memory of their wives.
* Despite the fact that ''[[Galactica]]'' has left the Fleet before to engage combat, this episode marks the first time that the [[The Fleet (RDM)|civilian Fleet]] is intentionally left without any defense. The only other time the Fleet was left without military aid was after [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer's]] assassination attempt of William Adama, when ''Galactica'' accidentally jumped to different coordinates than the rest of the Fleet ([[Scattered]]). The fleet was also left without support when ''Galactica'' tried to eliminate the Cylons through biological warfare not long after the ''Pegasus'' was destroyed and the fleet rescued from [[New Caprica]].
*It is possible to estimate the size of ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Viper air wing for the first time since she absorbed ''Pegasus''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Vipers. Dialogue from the previous episode and this one states that 40 Vipers and pilots are stationed aboard the rebels' basestar - mentioned as half the air wing. This puts the air wing at roughly 80 Vipers. This tallies well with ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> known Viper complement at the time of discovering ''Pegasus'' (around thirty-four), plus the larger Viper loadout that the more advanced battlestar enjoyed, taking into account casualties due to combat or wear and tear since.
*Given that the ''Galactica'' air wing consists of only 50 or so more planes than she originally possessed before encountering ''Pegasus'', it seems unlikely the potential two squadrons of new Vipers promised in the episode "[[Scar]]" fully materialized, otherwise it could be expected that there are substantially more Vipers seen or mentioned by this point.
*Despite having roughly as many Vipers as before ''Pegasus'' joined the Fleet, Kara Thrace maintains that there are not enough to maintain CAP duties. This implies that ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> optimum [[Combat Air Patrol]]s need a larger number of Vipers than has been shown on screen before, or that there is currently a pilot shortage with the air wing split in two.

===Characters===
* [[William Adama]]'s actions in the search for [[Laura Roslin]], namely the unreasonable allocation of resources and putting the Fleet at unnecessary risk, are precisely the same actions he executed when searching for [[Kara Thrace]] in "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]". Similarly, it is Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] who helps bring the end to Adama's irrational actions, this time without Roslin's help and more violently.
*Admiral Adama's resignation seems unnecessary, given that once he leaves the fleet and ''Galactica'' the ship will automatically default to Saul Tigh's command, as he is the next highest ranking officer. Promoting Tigh to admiral makes no sense militarily unless Adama intends it merely as a symbolic gesture or an implication that he will not return without Roslin.
*Adama's belief in the importance of civil liberties does not, however, prevent him from effectively subverting the democratic process of succession by refusing to recognize Tom Zarek's authority despite the fact that Roslin approved his assumption of that role. In what is perhaps a sign of how powerless they really are without the military, the Quorum choose an acceptable interim president instead of insisting that Zarek assume the presidential seat. Significantly the former rebelliousness in the fleet that once broke out following Adama's arrest of Roslin ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]) does not seem to occur in response to this demonstration of military overrule of the president's authority.
* Odd as it seems, [[Romo Lampkin]]'s erratic behavior towards Lee Adama is not wholly uncontrolled. Throughout the encounter, Lampkin forces Adama to defend his willingness to make tough decisions, his courage, and his optimism. He uses his personal tragedies to full effect, confronting Adama with the dead cat just as he used the memory of his love for Faye to manipulate Caprica-Six. He tacitly admits his plan towards the end, in his response to Adama's determination to make a positive difference: "Is that your last word?....Then swear it." While there is still a streak of craziness in Lampkin's actions that goes beyond his usual eccentricities, this behavior is in line with his previous manipulations of people (e.g., through his kleptomania), including Lee Adama.
* Tigh mentions that [[Peter Laird]]—the former ''Pegasus'' deck chief—retrieved the navigational data from [[Eammon Pike|Pike]]'s Raptor, indicating that Laird replaced [[Galen Tyrol]] after his demotion in "[[Escape Velocity]]." This is later proven true, up until "[[The Oath]]."

=== Cylons ===
* The child of [[Caprica Six]] and Tigh will be the first full-Cylon child, should it come to full term.
* Of note is the fact that Caprica Six is currently being held prisoner in the same room that once held the (then pregnant) captive Sharon Agathon—the same room that [[Virtual Six]] once told Baltar would be the birthplace of "our child." It could be implied that Virtual Six was referring not to Agathons's child, but to the child that has resulted from the relations between Caprica Six and Saul Tigh, as the child would most likely be born in this same room. One could surmise that Virtual Six and Caprica Six are more closely related than once thought, and that Virtual Six could somehow see her physical counterpart's future, or that the child of Six and Tigh is part of the prophecy that intrinsically ties the fates of Human and Cylon races.
* The ability of Tigh to impregnate Six perhaps indicates a fundamental difference between the [[Final Five]] and [[Significant Seven]], as Significant Seven Cylons have been thus far unable to conceive with one another. That Tigh often sees Caprica Six not as herself but as his [[Ellen Tigh|deceased wife]] could very well be a determinative factor. If this proves to be the case, then the conclusion is that Tigh learned how to love, as required for reproduction according to the Cylons' theory regarding their biological reproductive limitations ("[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]", "[[The Farm]]"), from his marriage to a human being.

== Questions ==

=== Answered Questions ===
* What exactly happened to the rebel baseship and the [[Resurrection Hub]]? Did the rebels and Colonials escape if their baseship was destroyed? ([[The Hub|Answer]])
* How will the Fleet react to an [[Lee Adama|Adama]] as President?
* Will [[Caprica-Six]]'s child remain a secret? ([[A Disquiet Follows My Soul|Answer]])
** Is she aware of her pregnancy? ([[A Disquiet Follows My Soul|Answer]])
** Will she be allowed or able to give birth to what would be the first fully Cylon child? ([[Deadlock|Answer]])
** If so, what will happen to the child? Will [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] take on fatherly responsibilities? ([[Deadlock|Answer]])
** How will [[Gaius Baltar]] react to Caprica-Six and Saul Tigh's child? ([[Deadlock|Answer]])
** How will the other Cylons react? ([[Deadlock|Answer]])
* Will Zarek attempt to undermine or manipulate President Adama? ([[The Oath|Answer]])
* Will Adama manage to find [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] by waiting out in deep space? ([[The Hub|Answer]])
* Has [[Kara Thrace]] been re-accepted by her comrades? ([[A Disquiet Follows My Soul|Answer]], [[The Oath|Answer #2]])

=== Unanswered Questions ===

* Is there any significance to [[Natalie]]'s dying visions? If so, what?
* Could two members of the Final Five (unlike the Significant Seven) procreate with each other?
* How will the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] and the Fleet respond to Tigh being left in charge of ''Galactica'' and the military?
* Did someone really kill [[Lance]], or did the cat die of natural causes or possibly neglect?
* Why does no one notice the awful smell of a dead cat?
* Were the damaged Vipers from [[Sector Delta 9]] retrieved for salvage?

== Official Statements ==

* ''[[Michael Taylor]] discusses his spoiler-free impressions of a scene:''
: I was in the editing room, watching one of our talented editors assemble a rough cut of a single scene. Not a huge scene, just a relatively brief but quietly powerful scene between [[William Adama|Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] (you’ll see it in Episode 8, “Sine Qua Non”). What struck me is that while the dialogue was relatively simple, these two actors brought so much to it that the smallest looks and gestures carried immense weight. It made me realize anew how, after four seasons, these characters have accumulated so much history and nuance. As embodied by actors like [[Edward James Olmos|Edward J. Olmos]] and [[Michael Hogan]], they are wrenchingly human. Less characters than people I have now spent years with, and who still surprise me.<ref name="thewatcher">{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/11/answers-to-your.html|title=Answers to your 'Razor' questions and clues about 'Battlestar Galactica's' final season|date=16 November 2007|accessdate=16 November 2007|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''[[William Adama]] confronts [[Saul Tigh]] about [[Caprica-Six]]'s pregnancy:''
: '''William Adama:''' I know that you've been spending a lotta time interrogating the Six, but now the brig guards tell me that every time you order them out, you turn off the cameras.
: '''Saul Tigh:''' I'm not torturing her, if that's what you're worried about.
: '''Adama:''' I'm not. That I could almost understand. This I can't. [[Cottle]] tells me she's pregnant. What the frak have you been thinking, colonel? ''Do you deny it...? You don't... '''You can't.''''' What the hell have you been thinking? Who's interrogating whom? How many of our secrets have you told this thing?
: '''Tigh:''' ''How can you even ask me that?'' Question my loyalty?
: '''Adama:''' Your loyalty? I need more than your loyalty. You're my first officer, I need judgment. I need your ''competence''. You're jeopardizing this ship, putting it at risk because of your weaknesses.
: '''Tigh:''' ''My'' weaknesses?
: '''Adama:''' Yeah, your weaknesses!
: '''Tigh:''' You're risking all our lives—for what? Our missing pilots? ''No, for a woman! '''A frakking woman!'''''
: '''Adama:''' ''You watch what you frakkin' say about that woman! She's the president! Not some frakkin' skinjob that I've been banging!'' What do you think [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]] would say about this?
: '''Tigh:''' Leave Ellen out of this.
: '''Adama:''' What do you think Ellen would say about her husband impregnating a frakkin' Cylon prisoner?
: '''Tigh:''' '''You ''motherfrakker''!''' (violence ensues)

*''Admiral Adama chews out [[Sharon Agathon]] for murdering [[Natalie]]:''
:'''Adama:''' You murdered an unarmed woman, and by doing so you put the lives of every single person in this fleet at risk; and quite possibly cost the lives of the [[Laura Roslin|president]] and [[Karl Agathon|your husband]]. You disobeyed the direct orders of your superior officers, but more importantly, you betrayed a promise to me. I [[Precipice#Noteworthy Dialogue|trusted you]].
:'''Agathon:''' Sir, I will accept any form of punishment that you think I deserve. I just ask that you please don't take away [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].
:'''Adama:''' I'm afraid the [[brig]] is no place for a little girl. ''Guards!'' Get her out of my sight!

*''[[Romo Lampkin]] to [[Lee Adama]]:''
:"Lampkin's First Rule of Legal Dynamics: When an irresistible force meets a movable object, stand aside and wait for the class action suit."

*''More Lampkin:''
:'''Lampkin:''' So you can't be dissuaded, will you? Not even when you hear my fee?
:'''Lee Adama:''' Fee?
:'''Lampkin:''' Appearances to the contrary, I'm actually in this for the money. I have a reputation to maintain after all.
:'''Adama:''' OK, so what did Roslin offer you to defend Baltar?
:'''Lampkin:''' (pointing at a small window in the bulkhead) Room with a view.
:'''Adama:''' I'm not sure I can improve on that.
:'''Lampkin:''' Then pro bono it is, counselor. Word to the wise: sometimes it's better to settle for what you've already got.

*''Lampkin about political power and Lee Adama:''
:'''Lampkin:''' Quandary is, one doesn't generally get the chance to wield political power without the ambition to actively seek it. That same ambition often compromises the unselfish motives that began the quest. In other words, in a battle of id versus ego, that ego rarely wins.
:'''Adama:''' Roslin never sought power.
:'''Lampkin:''' Exception that proves the rule. One could argue that Laura Roslin is a study in ''repressed'' ambition, just like you, Mr. Adama. Never seeking out a job until it's handed to you. [[CAG|Flight leader]], [[Pegasus (RDM)|battlestar]] commander, [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] delegate. Man doesn't carve out a path like that through life without...
:'''Adama:''' Alright, enough of the psychoanalysis. Let's get back to the job at hand.

*''Lampkin and Admiral Adama on the hangar deck, watching the deck crew and pilots at work:''
:'''Lampkin:''' Writs of forfeiture for the ships you're borrowing. The captains want to be absolved of any blame should anything untoward happen. One of the less ennobling consequences of a legal culture: No one wants responsibility. (hands him a pen to sign) Lee said you [[The Hand of God (RDM)|once]] gave ''him'' something before a mission. A lighter, wasn't it?
:'''Adama''' It belonged to my [[Joseph Adama|father]]. Foolish to think a hunk of metal can keep him safe.
:'''Lampkin:''' And yet, that's what we do, isn't it? Hang on to hope in every hopelessly irrational way that we can. (watches the crew wishing each other luck) But not like ''those'' poor bastards. Giving away their luck just when they need it most. It's like they've given up.
:'''Adama:''' If you've never been in combat, you have ''no'' idea what they're thinking.
:'''Lampkin:''' I've always imagined you were a realist, Admiral, not one to indulge a vain hope at the cost of lives. But then, everyone has his limits. "Sine qua non," as they say.
:'''Adama:''' Without which not.
:'''Lampkin:''' Yes. Those things we deem essential, without which we cannot bear living. Without which life in general loses its specific value, becomes abstract.
:'''Adama:''' You may have a point, counselor.
:'''Lampkin:''' And while I'm on a roll: [[Tom Zarek]] may not be an ideal president, but we could do worse.
:'''Adama:''' You're right. There are limits to my realism. Goodbye counselor.

*''Lampkin confronts Lee Adama after naming him the candidate for interim president:''
:'''Lampkin:''' Savor your victory Mr. Adama, because you'll never get the chance to serve (pulls out a gun and points it at Adama).
:'''Adama:''' What are you doing?
:'''Lampkin:''' Why? Because you're perfect for the job of course. Because after the vicious separation that was Baltar's presidency and the ''bitter'' disappointment that was Roslin's, you ''are'' a shining beacon of hope. Only hope is the last thing we need. We're a doomed race. It's time that we made our peace with that essential truth.
:'''Adama:''' Romo, what the hell are you talking...?
:'''Lampkin:''' Why? You want to know why? (drops his duffel bag and kicks it over to Adama) '''Open it!'''
:'''Adama:''' (Adama does so and finds [[Lance]]'s corpse inside) Eww. Frak.
:'''Lampkin:''' That's right. They killed my cat!
:'''Adama:''' They?
:'''Lampkin:''' They! Those debased dregs of humanity out there! Lost tribe in search of a new home, so they can roost and rot ''again''!
:'''Adama:''' How long has the cat been dead?
:'''Lampkin:''' "''How long?''" It's irrelevant! It's immaterial! It wasn't even ''my'' cat!
:'''Adama:''' Romo, it's been dead for weeks.
:'''Lampkin:''' It belonged to my [[Faye Lampkin|wife]]. I just retrieved him from a vet on Gemenon when the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|bombs started to fall]] and fate presented me with a choice. I could get back on that shuttle, or...I could run home, try to save my family. How do you think I chose?
:'''Adama:''' Romo, we all had to make difficult choices. You don't think I know? Your wife's name was Faye. You had two daughters. Jennifer and Kate. There were over two hundred passengers on that shuttle! Only a handful chose to stay behind. (Lampkin stares at him questioning) Yeah, that's right. It was in your file when you were handed the job as Baltar's counsel. And no one blamed you Romo, because at a certain point, we all made decisions that saved ''our'' lives at the cost of others. You think you're unique, Romo? Think your sins are so special?
:'''Lampkin:''' Is that how it goes? You're gonna rest your entire case on that ''pathetic'' little bit of insight?
:'''Adama:''' No. On this: the clean slate, the fresh start, maybe they ''are'' illusions like you said. But at a certain point, faith in ourselves, in our right to survive as a species, as a people...it's not a given, it's a choice. Well, I made mine. And if you can't stomach that, then you had damn well better squeeze that trigger right now. Go on. What are you waiting for? Or you can make a choice. Put your past behind you. Put the gun down, and help me, because I'm telling you, I'm gonna make a difference in this fleet.
:'''Lampkin:''' Is that your final word?
:'''Adama:''' That's up to you.
:'''Lampkin:''' Then swear it. (the next scene shows Adama being sworn in as president)

== Guest Stars ==
* [[Michael Hogan]] as Colonel [[Saul Tigh]]
* [[Kandyse McClure]] as Lieutenant [[Anastasia Dualla]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Virtual Ellen]]
* [[Mark Sheppard]] as [[Romo Lampkin]]
* [[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Doctor [[Cottle]]
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lieutenant [[Margaret Edmondson |Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Colin Lawrence]] as Lieutenant [[Hamish McCall|Hamish "Skulls" McCall]]
* [[Alexandra Thomas]] as [[Hera Agathon]]
* [[Andrew McIlroy]] as [[Jacob Cantrell]]
* [[Judith Maxie]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Picon Delegate|Picon Delegate]]
* [[Donna Soares]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Gemenon Delegate|Gemenon Delegate]] (credited as "Speaking Delegate #1")
* [[Iris Paluly]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Tauron Delegate #1|Tauron Delegate]] (credited as "Speaking Delegate #2")
* [[Veena Sood]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Tauron Delegate #2|Quorum Delegate]]
* [[Ryan McDonell]] as Lieutenant [[Eammon Pike|Eammon "Gonzo" Pike]]
* [[Laara Sadiq]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Priestess|Priestess]]
* [[David Kaye]] as [[James McManus]] (voice only)

== External Link ==
* Composer [[Bear McCreary]] on the episode's score: [http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=367]

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David cgc: Removed nonsense question. 12 models - Significant 7 = Final 5. No way for Baltar to know the FF weren't numbers 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

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== Overview ==
:''[[Kara Thrace]] and [[Saul Tigh]] create divisions between those who suffered under the [[Cylon Occupation Authority|Cylon occupation]] of [[New Caprica]] and those who stayed with the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]]. Meanwhile, [[Gaius Baltar]] tries to prove his worth to the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]].''

== Summary ==

=== On ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' ===
* ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s air wing runs exercises with the [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilots who settled on New Caprica and are thus out of shape. [[Kara|Starbuck]] deliberately breaks formation and collides with [[Noel Allison|Narcho]]'s Viper, forcing an end to the exercise and causing now-Major [[Lee Adama]] - who has resumed his post as [[CAG]] - to remove her from flight duty. Starbuck is told by Adama that if she wants to die, he would open up an airlock for her.
* In his quarters, [[Saul Tigh]] is drinking in excess. He believes he hears [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]] say "I can't believe you did that to me". He looks out into the civilian-crowded corridor and follows a woman who he believes to be Ellen, only to grab a mid-aged woman who is talking to a young boy, presumably her son.
* Upon Thrace's return to her bunk, she is met by [[Kacey]] and [[Julia Brynn|her mother]], whom she dismisses, telling Kacey's mother not to visit her again.
* [[Karl Agathon]] congratulates and encourages Apollo for losing all the excess fat he had gained during the New Caprica era. Apollo asks Helo to ensure to remind him to never let that happen again.
* [[Gaeta|Felix Gaeta]] meets with [[Laura Roslin]] and [[William Adama]] to discuss Baltar-related matters. During the year before the Cylon Occupation of New Caprica, Baltar was obsessed with analyzing the data from [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] to find the path to [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. Based on passages in the [[Pythia|Scrolls of Pythia]] referring to the caravan of the heavens being watched over by a lion's head with a mighty blinking eye, red and blue, Baltar identified a nebula and two associated pulsars he believed to be a landmark on the road to Earth.
* In the pilots' rec room, the crew is still busy celebrating their victory at [[New Caprica]]
* Lieutenant Sharon Agathon has settled in nicely with her fellow pilots. Even [[Racetrack]] is friendly with her.
* [[Brendan Costanza|Hot Dog]] christens Lieutenant [[Sharon Agathon]] with the callsign "Athena" after she points out that, despite appearances, she is not "[[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]]".
* A bitter Thrace and Tigh begin to sow dissent between the survivors of New Caprica and the crew that stayed behind on ''Galactica''.
* Helo and [[Kat]] try to get both of them to shut up, but to no avail. Helo finally goes to Adama with his concerns about the damage Starbuck and Tigh's words are doing to the crew's morale.
* Adama confronts Thrace and Tigh on their behavior. He challenges them to shoot him, as their constant complaining is tantamount to pulling the trigger. When neither do, Adama calls them both cowards for not having the guts to go all the way with their dissent.
* When Starbuck starts to mouth off again, Adama literally kicks her out of her chair and tells her that she's gone from being his daughter to being a cancer. He tells her to pull herself together or get off his ship. Starbuck beats a hasty retreat.
* Adama then turns to Tigh and tells him that he knows Tigh is still grieving over Ellen's death. However, he won't have a bitter one-eyed drunk sowing dissent amongst the crew. Adama orders Tigh to either shoot him or get back in his quarters and not come out until he's ready to act like the man Adama has known for the last thirty years. Tigh responds that the man Adama knew is gone and that he won't be seeing him again. Tigh then leaves.
* Spurred by Adama's words, Thrace cuts her hair and appears to return to duty. Later, in uniform, she visits Kacey Brynn and her mother.
* Meanwhile, Tigh returns to his room and begins drinking to excess, finishing off one bottle and starting another.
* In a [[Raptor]], Athena and Racetrack jump into range of the [[Lion's Head Nebula]], and are excited to find what the Scrolls described (an eye that blinks red and blue). They quickly realize, however, that they have jumped right next to the dying [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]].

=== On a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]] ===
*[[Gaius Baltar]], aboard the Cylon basestar, is having another hallucination. On a sunny beach, Gaius praises Six for returning to him in his time of need, and states that he enjoys having conversations with her. Six implores him to learn anything and everything about the Cylons, as he will need the information in the days ahead. Baltar presses Six again to tell him what she is, either a hallucination or the result of some sort of implant - Six tells Baltar, again, that she is an angel of God.
*Having allowed him to stay on the [[basestar]], [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Three]] talk with Baltar later on, inquiring about the location of [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. Baltar initially denies having any knowledge of where Earth is, but then reveals that he does have clues as to where its probable location is. He then finds out that the [[Cylons]] intend to find Earth so they can use it as their new home.
*Offscreen, Baltar gives the Cylons the same information about the "lion's head" nebula that Gaeta deciphered on ''Galactica'', and a basestar is sent to investigate.
*Baltar is apprehensive about helping the Cylons, and Caprica-Six tells him that the Cylons are also leery as to whether his intentions are true or not. Caprica-Six leads Baltar through the ship, telling him that she uses a projection of a forest to navigate the ship. In his mind, Baltar realizes that his form of projection is similar to what the Cylons are using, causing him to question whether he is human or a Cylon.
*Caprica-Six informs Baltar that his rescue of [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] and his assistance in finding Earth has made him a valuable asset, and has gone a long way in impressing the Cylons. Baltar asks why there are only seven models on the ship, and inquires about the remaining five models. Caprica-Six tells him that they don't talk about them. He asks whether they would recognize one of the others, but their conversation is interrupted by Three before she can answer.
* Three informs Caprica-Six that there is a situation, and a [[Number Five|Five]] states that the basestar that went to check the pulsar has not reported back. The group head to a control center, where Baltar finds out that the missing basestar has been infected by [[Lymphocytic encephalitis|a disease]]. The Cylons speculate that any Cylon who dies and uploads to a [[Resurrection Ship]] might spread the virus even further. As a precautionary measure the Resurrection Ship is kept out of range. On the urge of his internal Six, Baltar offers to board the infected basestar and collect scientific information.
* Before he leaves on his mission, Baltar encounters the [[Hybrid|Cylon Hybrid]] that controls the functions of the basestar. The hybrid is hooked into the ship's systems and continually vocalizes her seemingly nonsensical thoughts. Caprica-Six tells Baltar that it is thought by most of the Cylon models that the Hybrid has gone insane from being connected to the [[basestar]] and that her words hold no meaning, however the [[Leoben]] model considers the hybrid's words as coming from God.
* The Cylons provide Baltar with a Raptor to board the baseship, and when he arrives, he finds numerous Cylons, either dead or dying. He collects blood samples and takes pictures of the area to bring back for analysis, and also finds a large man-made object in the hold of the ship. He then finds a dying [[Number Six|Six]] model with black hair, who informs him that the device the Cylons captured was a probe left by the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]]. Even though Baltar offers to bring her help, she believes he has led them into a trap and tries to attack him in her delirium, and he strangles her to death to stop her accusations.
* Upon his return to the basestar, he denies finding anything that could have caused the outbreak of the virus, but Caprica-Six notices the probe object in Baltar's picture.

==Notes==

=== Characters ===

*[[Lee Adama]] has been demoted back to major, and has resumed his old position as [[CAG]], with [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] and [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]] as senior pilots under him. [[Kara Thrace]] is back in duty as well, until Lee Adama revokes her flight status for reckless behavior.
*[[Cally Tyrol]] is shown working the flight deck alongside [[Galen Tyrol|her husband]], showing that she is once again active in the Fleet.
*[[Noel Allison|Noel "Narcho" Allison]] is now a pilot on ''Galactica''.
*The Vipers use targeting lasers in place of their gun mounts during the combat exercise (previously not seen during a similar exercise in "[[Act of Contrition]]"). This is a somewhat humorous use of energy "weapons" in a series that deliberately uses projectile weapons instead.
* The [[Podcast:Torn|podcast]] notes that [[Katee Sackhoff]] really cut her own hair at the end of the episode.

=== Cylons ===

*The phrase "end of line," uttered by the [[Hybrid|Cylon hybrid]] in this episode, is an homage to the film ''[[w:Tron (film)|Tron]]'', in which the [[w:Master Control Program (Tron)|Master Control Program]] finishes its sentences with "end of line."
**This may also be a play on the episode title. ''Torn'' is an anagram of ''Tron''.
**[[w:End_of_Line|End of line]] is also a computing term, referring to the character used to signal a new line in text-based protocols.
* The idea of using living creatures as central processing units of large ships has been visited before in both literary and filmed science fiction. For example the pilots in ''[[w:Dune|Dune]]'' serve a similar function while under the influence of the Spice. In Norman Spinrad's novel ''The Void Captain's Tale'', some women become pilots because they wish to achieve insight into god's creation, thus having a spiritual experience. This is similar to Leoben's beliefs about the Hybrids. Recent television series with living CPUs include ''[[w:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]'', with human telepaths in the [[w:Shadow (Babylon 5)|Shadow]] vessels, and ''[[w:Farscape|Farscape's]]'' [[w:Pilot (Farscape)|Pilot]], though in the latter case, Pilot is more like a conduit between the crew and [[w:Moya|a sentient ship]] in its own right.
** The idea of a living being serving as CPU for a space vessel is explored, in detail and from the ship's perspective, in Anne McCaffrey's ''[[w:The Ship Who Sang|Ship Who...]]'' series of novels and short stories. The first of these was published in 1961 and may well be the inspiration for the other examples cited above.
** The anime series ''[[w:Outlaw Star|Outlaw Star]]'' also had a character called Melfina, bio-android, who acts as a navigation CPU for the ship.
** In the PC game ''[[w:Homeworld|Homeworld]]'', [[w:Karan S'jet|Karan S'jet]] integrates her physical body into the mothership to serve as its living CPU (Although S'jet chose to do so voluntarily, and it is unlikely, from comments by [[Three]], that the Hybrids were given a choice). The backstory to the game's sequel ''[[w:Homeworld 2|Homeworld 2]]'' describes S'jet as undergoing a similar metaphysical experience while integrated with the mothership as Caprica-Six describes of the Hybrid.
*According to the podcast for the episode, the Hybrid's visual look was inspired by the precogs in ''[[w:Minority Report|Minority Report]]''.
*[[Cavil]] is absent from the episode's basestar scenes, aside from a brief closeup from a previous episode used to illustrate Baltar's thoughts about the seven models he has seen. It should be noted that the Cavil model was neither seen on Caprica in "[[Downloaded]]" nor on the scenes set on the baseship we have seen so far. While this is likely due to the fact that actor [[Dean Stockwell]] was not available, it should be noted that there were no stand-ins used to indicate the presence of the Cavils, as it happened with Simon and Conoy in "Downloaded".
**Also, with the exception of [[Tricia Helfer]] and [[Grace Park]], all the actors playing Cylons are guest stars and not members of the regular cast. As this means that having all seven Cylon models present in an episode will drive up its production cost, it is unlikely that all Cylons will be present in many episodes. ([[Simon]] had only a handful of lines in "[[Occupation]]" and "[[Precipice]]", and [[Three]] was the only non-regular Cylon to appear in "[[Collaborators]]".)
**It should be noted that [[Dean Stockwell]] is a prominent actor, an Academy-award nominee, and most likely the highest paid regular guest star on the show outside of [[Lucy Lawless]]. This is the most probable reason why he has not appeared as frequently as other guests.
* More parallels between the Cylons and humans are drawn with the revelation that Cylons make use of such safety features as distress calls.
* Baltar correctly deduces that basestars have a supply of Colonial vessels that they have obtained during the attacks. The exact source of these vessels is left unspoken, though it's possible they may originate from the Colonies themselves, or have been salvaged from destroyed battlestars.

=== Production ===

*The name of the director, [[Jean de Segonzac]], is misspelled in the on-screen credits. He is listed as Jean de Segoznac.
*A scene depicted in a promotional photo showing copies of Number Six, Three, Five, Eight and baby [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] in a projected church was [[List of Deleted Scenes - Season 3 (RDM)#Torn|cut from the episode]].

=== Changes ===

*Originally, the episode was meant to focus on the relationship between Kara Thrace and Kacey and the title is an allusion to that. Since the writers felt that Thrace would still be too scarred from her ordeal with Leoben, that storyline was changed and became the episode's B-plot. The title still refers to the differences between the people who escaped New Caprica and those who stayed behind ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three]]).
*Lee Adama's rapid weight loss was not intended to play out like shown. He was supposed to join the Marines and become a spartan soldier, which did not work out however. When the writers realized that they didn't know what to do with the storyline, it was wrapped up quickly (Season 3 Companion).
*In the [[Podcast:Torn|podcast]], Moore notes that some scenes had to be highly altered from what was initially planned. For example, the opening conversation of Baltar and Six had to be redubbed (which is the reason for the light covering their mouths) and in the original script Thrace simply ran out of gas, instead of crashing with another Viper.

=== Other ===
* The new survivor tally, 41,422, is down 13 from the previous episode, accounting for the 13 individuals executed as noted in "[[Torn]]".

== Analysis ==

*Lee Adama's demotion fits with the [[w:Brevet (military)|real-life practice of brevetting]].
*Narcho is flying in [[Red Team]] with Apollo and Starbuck. If Red Team is composed entirely of pilots who didn't get any flying experience during the colonization of New Caprica, this could indicate that he settled on the planet. This setup of the groups can't be confirmed, but is somewhat implied by Kat's "Let's show these lazy fraks how it's done".
*Gaeta appears to have inherited Baltar's mantle as the scientific adviser (it is unclear whether he holds any additional positions), and is focusing his efforts on refining a course for Earth.
*Following her actions during the [[Battle of New Caprica]], Sharon Agathon seems to have garnered some degree of acceptance among the ''Galactica'' air group, including humorous, even affectionate choices for her callsign by fellow pilots.
*"Athena" is the name of [[Athena (TOS)|Adama's daughter]] in the [[Original Series]]. Sharon Agathon has gained (at this point) a daughter-like trust equal to that which William Adama once gave Kara Thrace before this episode.
*The baseship hybrid appears to be viewed by the Cylons in the same way as the Centurions and Raiders. The Hybrid has no vote in the Cylon decision-making process, despite its ability to express its thoughts and feelings, after a fashion.
*The Cylons have a [[Raptor]] and [[flight suit]] at their disposal, acquired during the occupation of [[New Caprica]] or from captured Colonial military assets on the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. Given their past history of infiltration, it should not be surprising that the Cylons have these small Colonial ships in their possession.
**From a production point of view, using a Raptor is also a convenient way to get Baltar to another basestar, as no interior set exists for the [[Heavy Raider]].
**Furthermore, any Heavy Raider sent to the disabled basestar would also have become infected by the virus that had wiped out the other Cylons; a captured Raptor provided a viable alternative.
*Given Admiral Adama's conversation with Tigh in the rec room, Adama clearly doesn't know of Tigh's hand in executing [[Ellen Tigh|his wife]] for collaborating with the Cylons. ([[Hero|Resolution]]).
*Despite having found the map to Earth in the [[Tomb of Athena]] story arc, Admiral Adama still displays a level of skepticism towards finding Earth. It isn't until Gaeta begins linking the prophecies with actual star chart data<ref>The star chart Gaeta consults, marked as from the Pegasus, is a real chart of the sky (SkyAtlas 2000.0 by Wil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott) as seen from the Solar system. The Lion's Head nebula is supposedly located near 95 Ceti on chart 11 of the SkyAtlas. Gaeta also has a negative (inverted color) copy of SkyAtlas chart A which indicates the position of Barnard's Star, the Pleiades, Proxima Centauri and celestial poles of Earth. However, this causes a continuity problem as the stellar positions of SkyAtlas are from the year 2000, or some 160,000 years after the events of the TV series.</ref>, such as the red and blue pulsars, does Adama's facial expression change to a mild expression of surprise.
**Adama's skeptical nature on the path to Earth is touched on again in the episodes "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]" and "[[Dirty Hands]]".
*Despite claims made during his bid for the presidency, Baltar worked on finding the location of Earth during his time as president, likely hiding his notes from the Cylons after the occupation. During his discussion with Adama and Roslin regarding Earth's location, Gaeta surmises that Baltar likely pursued the research as he wanted to get there himself eventually.
*In "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]", Boomer claims that there were eight Cylon agents left in the Fleet. After the occupation of New Caprica, it is unlikely that any of the known seven models was able to maintain its cover within the Fleet.
* While smaller vessels such as Vipers, Raiders and Raptors are portrayed with more realistic space-flight dynamics than has been typical of much filmed science fiction and space opera, they are still under several circumstances portrayed as behaving like aircraft. An example crops up in this episode during the discussion after Starbuck's collision about landing a Viper on empty tanks. In actuality, as long as the Viper and its battlestar wouldn't have greatly differing relative velocities, there really is no need for the Viper's main engines to be running at all. As long as it has some RCS fuel it will be able to maneuver to a safe landing based on the principle of inertia.
* Adama calls Kara Thrace a "cancer"—the very term Thrace's mother often referred to her as. It is unknown if this was intentional or not. However, Adama's choice of words apparently moves Thrace to shape up.

== Questions ==

===Answered Questions===

* Would it be possible for the Colonials to salvage the derelict basestar for their own purposes? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
* What has happened to the [[Final Five|remaining five]] Cylon models? Are they so secretive that none of the other seven variants have any knowledge of them? Did the Cylons permanently box the other models because they were dissenters to the cause of the Cylon race? ([[Crossroads, Part II#Act 4|Answer]]), ([[No Exit|Answer 2]])
* If the known seven Cylons don't speak about the "Final Five", why does Caprica-Six mention the existence of twelve models in the first place? Did whatever happened between them occur after the Fall of the Colonies? ([[No Exit|Answer]])
* What is Caprica-Six going to do now that she realizes Baltar may be withholding critically sensitive information? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
* Cally and Galen Tyrol are both seen working on the hangar deck. Who is taking care of their baby? Has a system been put in place to take care of the crew's children? ([[A Day in the Life|Answer]])
* Is Athena infected with the Cylon virus? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
* As the probe is supposed to come from the Thirteenth Tribe, and is affecting Cylons, does that mean that Cylons have been in existence since the time of the Thirteenth Tribe? Or is it accidental that the probe is viral for Cylons? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
** What is the "genetic pool" that the human form Cylons all come from, and has it existed for longer than the Cylons themselves? ([[No Exit|Possible Answer]])
* Is the virus biological or technological in nature? The "inevitable once we took human form" and "genetic pool" lines indicate that the Cylons think it is biological. On the other hand, their speculation that it could survive through a download process implies that it could technological in nature (i.e. computer virus). Or is the virus both biological and technological, like the Cylons themselves? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
* Why does Hybrid have a humanoid body when it is essentially the CPU of the entire ship? Why would the Cylons go to such elaborate lengths to create a semi-humanoid form Cylon just to have it connected to the entire ship? ([[Razor|Answer 1]], [[No Exit|Answer 2]])
* Why are the Cylons searching for Earth. ([[Sometimes a Great Notion|Possible Answer]])

===Unanswered Questions===
* If Baltar was able to extrapolate the location of the Lion's Head Nebula just from reading the sacred scriptures, can it not be assumed that someone else could have conducted the same research at an earlier date?
* Is Boomer the Number Eight in the control center of the basestar with Baltar? If so, is her involvement with the Cylons on that basestar to find a map of Earth an indication that she has finally accepted her identity as a Cylon and disassociated herself from humanity? Does she think that peaceful coexistence with the thirteenth tribe would be possible, despite the failure of New Caprica?
* How do the Cylons know for sure that the probe was left by the Thirteenth Tribe?
* Where is Cavil?

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

*''On ''Galactica's'' flight deck'':
:'''Chief Tyrol''': (checking Thrace's Viper) Captain, how did you land this thing?
:'''Kara Thrace''': Pointed it towards the deck and stopped when I got here.
:'''Brendan Costanza''': Bone-dry, she says. Landed the bird without a drop of fuel.
:'''Lee Adama''': (walking up to Kara) If you want to die, I will open up an airlock for you, but you are not taking one of my Vipers with you.
:'''Thrace''': The bird's on the deck. ''I'm'' on the deck. I don't know what you're bitching about.
:'''Adama''': I don't give a frak what you do, Starbuck. You're done flying.

*''Gaius Baltar sees and hears the Hybrid for the first time'':
:'''Hybrid''': [[Hybrid Utterances|Two protons expelled...]]

*''In ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> rec room'':
:'''Karl Agathon''': (referring to the rescue on New Caprica) Hey, we all made sacrifices.
:'''Saul Tigh''': Is that so?
:'''Agathon''': Yes, that's right.
:'''Tigh''': Well, while you were pinning wings on your [[Sharon Agathon|Cylon girlfriend]], our people were [[Tucker Clellan|strapping homemade bombs to their chest]], doing what they could to take the bastards out. So forgive me if I don't get all misty over your sacrifices.

*''Adama's feelings towards, and regarding, Thrace'':
:'''William Adama''': You were like a daughter to me once—no more. You're malcontent and a cancer, and I won't have you on my ship. So you have a choice—you can figure out how to become a human being again, and an officer; or you can find another place to live, off of this ship. You're dismissed.

*''Adama's feelings towards, and regarding, Saul Tigh'':
:'''William Adama''': You're full of bile, hatred, and I know it has something to do with [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]]. I'm sorry for that. And if you need time Saul, you take all the time you want, but I gotta run a ship. And the last thing I need is a one-eyed drunk sitting down here, sowing discontent and disobedience. So I'll tell you once again, Saul, you can pick up that weapon and kill me. Or you can get your ass back into your quarters and not leave... 'til you act like the man I've known for the past 30 years.
: '''Saul Tigh''' (picks up weapon and unloads it) That man doesn't exist any more, Bill. And you won't be seeing me again. (drops gun on table, hobbles out of room)

*''The Hybrid's objection to leaving the infected Basestar behind'':
:'''Hybrid''': Mists of dreams drip along the nascent echo, and love no more. End of line.

*''When discovering the dying basestar'':
:'''Sharon Agathon''': When God's anger awakens even the mighty shall fall.

== Guest Stars ==

* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]]
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]]
* [[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Lt. [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
* [[Nicki Clyne]] as [[Cally Tyrol]]
* [[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]]
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Simon]]
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Leoben Conoy]]
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]]
* [[Luciana Carro]] as Lt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lt. [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lt. [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Madeline Parker]] as [[Kacey Brynn]]
* [[Sebastian Spence]] as Lt. [[Noel Allison|Noel "Narcho" Allison]]
* [[Emilie Ullerup]] as [[Julia Brynn]]
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]]
* [[Rachel Hayward]] as Blonde Woman
* [[Leo Li Chiang]] as [[Tattooed pilot]] (uncredited)

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David cgc: /* Service */ Removed "mistakenly." Beka did believe she was betraying the Colonies. Also, grammar tweak

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Junior Lieutenant '''Coker Fasjovik''' is a [[Raptor]] [[ECO]] (electronic countermeasures officer) serving the Colonial Fleet during the tenth year of the [[First Cylon War]].

==Service==

Fasjovik has become emotionally worn by his service in the war, and is openly contemptuous of inexperience and optimism in the face of the long and violent conflict. He is saddled with Ensign [[William Adama]] as the pilot of his Raptor, ''[[Wild Weasel]]'', upon the young ensign's assignment to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. Fasjovik actively despises Adama's gung-ho nature and rebukes Adama's attempts to befriend him, even declaring his [[Oliver Bead|previous pilot]], who was killed in combat, an "asshole" who was nevertheless worth "ten huskers like" Adama.

Fasjovik is relieved when Commander [[Silas Nash]] gives him and his new pilot a "milk run" to deliver cargo, as he only has forty-seven days remaining in his second mandatory tour of duty in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. However, much to Fasjovik's chagrin, the "milk run" is a pretense for a classified mission deep in [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] space involving [[Beka Kelly]], a computer programmer who refined the Cylons' [[MCP|artificial intelligence]] before the start of the war.

During an assignment on [[Djerba]], Fasjovik eventually realizes that Kelly is hiding something, and forces her at gunpoint to reveal her plan. She dupes him into believing that she intends to infect the Cylon computer network with a virus. However, as Kelly works, Fasjovik sees information about Colonial warships being uploaded. Realizing that she is betraying the hidden "ghost fleet" of Colonial ships being prepared for a surprise attack, he shoots her, but before he and Adama can leave the Cylon facility, he is in turn shot by Kelly. Fasjovik and Adama help one another to escape, and are soon found by a SAR Raptor. His wounds heal, and with a new sense of respect and friendship for Adama, plans to finish off his remaining six weeks in the service.

==Private Life==

Fasjovik is a skilled pianist. While taking shelter at an abandoned ski lodge on Djerba, he plays on a grand piano, and laments to Ensign Adama about the rarity of such opportunities in his life. He also has a wife, Katie, but is reluctant to discuss her. Before passing out from his wounds, he gives Adama a photo of her for safe keeping (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

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Talk:Galactica (TRS)/Archive 1

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== Nice Work! ==

I enjoy reading about the new Galactica starship and look forward to more details as the series progresses...and to adding my own edits, too.

Keep up the good work on this page.

:On behalf of the rest of the team, thanks! This wiki has grown a lot from the work of a few hundred people and a lot of readers! [[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 22:44, 13 October 2005 (EDT)

:I am here, I make the edits. There was little choice in the matter. --[[User:Ricimer|Ricimer]], October 13, 2005

== Formatting Question ==

When formatting the "full name" of ''Galactica'' is it:

*...the ''[[Battlestar]] [[Galactica]]''
*...the [[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]''
or
*...the [[Battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]''?

It seems to me that it should be the second.

:"''Galactica''" or "the battlestar ''Galactica''"; never "the ''Galactica''". Battleship and aircraft carrier are not proper nouns, so battlestar isn't either. See [[Battlestar wiki:Standards and Conventions#Ships]]. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 20:56, 17 October 2005 (EDT)

==Tallies==

FYI, I'm working on a fairly major revamp of these, using MASON and Joe's source page idea. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 20:59, 17 October 2005 (EDT)

:Why does it state that Galactica had 2 squadrons of MKVII's on board the ship at the begining of the series? This would be a big inconsistancy with what we saw in the miniseries.

:At the decommisioning ceremony we see one squadron of vipers led by Apollo doing a flyby. This squadron leaves the ship for Caprica after the ceremony and is rerouted to engage the cylons.

:When Starbuck is released from the brig she reports 20 pilots available but no vipers. Adama then orders the MKII's in the museum pressed into service.

:The squadron of MKVII's led by 'Ripper' is then destroyed by the cylon virus.

:IF there were 2 squadrons of MKVII's on the ship, where is that second squadron during all of this? It didn't launch with Ripper's squadron and it wasn't available for Starbuck and the other stranded pilots to use. (They didn't know the MKVII's were useless until after the first squadron was destroyed.)

:It's more likely that the MKVII's we see at Ragnor and later in the series are made up from homeless vipers that were carried to Ragnor with Roslin's fleet, plus a few spares put together from storage aboard Galactica.

::There are clearly twenty vipers on screen in Ripper's squadron. Galactica is then able to sortie a combined squadron of (roughly) 40 Mk. VIIs and Mk. IIs. This makes perfect sense if Galactica has two squadrons of Mk. VIIs based in its active (port) flight pod, and one squadron of Mk. IIs in the museum (starboard) flight pod.

::As for pilots, presumably the ones with ships had something better to do than be "climbing the walls down here". It's fairly typical for a military operation to have more pilots than craft in any case, so that's not an issue. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 18:47, 4 December 2005 (EST)

Well if there was another squadron of MVII's available at the time Starbuck mentions the 20 odd pilots in the ready room, where is that second squadron? If they are sortied after Ripper's mission, they would have been destroyed by the virus. If they're in the tubes waiting for a mission, why didn't they sortie to defend the ship?

This second squadron is never seen onscreen or mentioned in dialogue in the miniseries. It's more likely it didn't exist and the later MKVII's are refugees. Those vipers are at least seen on screen once, and later in the series its mentioned that there are some pilots from other battlestars flying off Galactica. (Crashdown is described as a refugee from "Triton", for example.)

:Crashdown was a Raptor pilot; Raptors have FTL and could go to another system, but I don't think Vipers could easily escape to Ragnar that well (unless, like Apollo, they landed on a nearby Civilian ship with Jump engines then escaped aboard that, but that seems unlikely).--[[User:Ricimer|Ricimer]] 17:50, 7 December 2005 (EST)
::Didn't Doral say during the flyby at the museum that it was performed by the last Galactica squadron. Since this was the squadron led by Ripper, it pretty much precludes a second squadron. Also, there could have been several Mk VIIs in storage, for spares or down for repairs. Maybe there were extra Mk IIs stored in the starboard hanger. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:57, 7 December 2005 (EST)
:::It is likely that they were unservicable and awaited transfer to a dock after ''Galactica'' was officially decomissioned. Also, on the off chance that I might be right, there may have been Vipers on other ships that survived as well. (For instance, there may have been a few were stragglers from earlier engagements, or even patrols that didn't see action during the assault on the Colonies that happened upon Roslin's fleet prior to Ragnar.) Just a thought or three... -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 19:33, 7 December 2005 (EST)

::::It would be informative to get an actual headcount during the Battle of Ragnar Anchorage. I have the launch scene about 2/3 analyzed, and will probably be able to finish it next week, but the video quality of my recording isn't perfect. I'll let you know what I come up with, in any case. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 20:33, 7 December 2005 (EST)

::::Oh, one more thing - In the mini, Adama says "I seem to remember an entire squadron of fighters down in the starboard hangar deck yesterday". If there were two squadrons of Mk. IIs, he would've said so. Again, two squadrons of Mk. VIIs (one destroyed) and one squadron of Mk. IIs fits the on-screen evidence nicely. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 17:48, 8 December 2005 (EST)

::::The only problem with that is that the second squadron doesn't seem to show up until the battle at Ragnor. What was it doing all this time? If the count of MKVII's is under 20, it makes sense that the MKVII's at Ragnor were made up of a small group of spares that were put together onboard Galactica along with whatever refugees were picked up by Roslin's fleet. We know for sure that there were at least three MKVII's with that fleet that were shown onscreen.--Dallan007
:::::Didn't Starbuck's lines in that scene imply that there were no operational fighters. I believe it was something along the lines of "pilots you got, but Vipers..." I think the Mk VIIs they have were straglers the RTFF picked up before they jumped to Ragnar. These could have been on patrol or something and met up with Colonial One et al. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 00:03, 9 December 2005 (EST)
::::::Maybe the Mk. VII wing wasn't sortied before Ragnar because the systems had to be stripped of Baltar's CNP. There are far too many Mk. VIIs in the Ragnar battle to be anything less than a full wing, though. I'll have a real tally up as soon as I can. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 01:38, 9 December 2005 (EST)
::::::::They didn't know about the CNP weakness yet. The purging didn't happen until they were at Ragnar, after the first sortie. Remember, it was the same time as Doral was accused of being a Cylon. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 07:09, 9 December 2005 (EST)
:::::::::Perhaps, before the first sortie, Gaeta had the remaining Mark VIIs grounded as a precaution since he hears of the malfunctions from Dualla before the fight and makes the association with the CNP (he's bright that way). Or, yes, the Mark VIIs were gathered up in Roslin's search (most probable since Galactica should launch everything they had in sortie 1, and they would rather send Mark VII's than the museum pieces). --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:10, 9 December 2005 (EST)
::::::::::The squadron ready room would seem to imply a 20-ship squadron. There are 24 seats in the ready room, 20 pilots plus a few seats for guests like Apollo. Boomer and Helo were flying with the last Mk VII squadron so it would make sense that they would be there in the mini. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 12:27, 13 December 2005 (EST)

== Redundancy ==
=== Fleet Details ===

'''Designation''': warship, battlestar type, [[Galactica type battlestar|original battlestar class]] (class name unknown).

'''Deployment''': Formerly an element of the [[75th Battlestar Group]] (BSG 75)

'''Current Status''': One of [[Pegasus (RDM) |two]] remaining Colonial military units. ''Galactica'' is commanded by [[William Adama]].

=== Fleet Details Comments ===
The only piece of information in that block which is not mentioned before it is the membership is BSG 75; this was an oversight. I'll add mention of it in the paragraph before. The remainder is redundant and shockingly poor in formatting. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 16:09, 19 April 2006 (CDT)
:Since you've been around and not commented, Merovingian, I'll pull it. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 01:26, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
::I was busy. It's not redundant, and I am restoring it. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 12:46, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
:::What information does it contain that is not elsewhere in this article? --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 13:55, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
::::Boxes provide quick and easy referrence. I mean, we wouldn't have a box listing ship class and armaments by that logic. It's fun, and makes it clearer. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 14:24, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
:::::That's not a box. The info box made for the purpose does mention the designation and CO. The BSG 75 thing is at best a curiosity utterly unworthy of quick reference, not that I agree that randomly ordered sentence fragments are actually easier to skim. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 14:36, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
:::Seemed pretty redundant to me. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 17:57, 20 April 2006 (CDT)
I still want to delete this. It taunts me in my dreams ...well, not quite, but I don't like it. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]]<sup>([[Special:Contributions/CalculatinAvatar|C]]-[[User talk:CalculatinAvatar|T]])</sup> 22:36, 17 May 2006 (CDT)

===Turrets===
[[Image:BSG-KEW-Turret.jpg|thumb|An example of one of ''Galactica's'' large projectile weapons.]]
''Galactica's'' defenses include an array of twenty-four large turret mounted, dual-role twin-cannons, and a multitude of smaller turret mounted twin-guns located between the ''Galactica's'' "[[Frame|ribs]]", along the [[flight pod]]s. Together, these provide the ''Galactica'' with a flak field that acts as a defense perimeter against incoming hostiles ([[Miniseries]], "[[Scattered]]"). In addition, the large cannons represent ''Galactica's'' main anti-capital ship weapon, and have been shown to be quite effective against targets like [[Basestar]]s ("[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]").
=== Turrets Comments ===
I don't mind the picture, though I don't think it adds much. It could be tied to the page simply as an illustration of "Armament" per the title of the larger section.
The composition of the turret armament is discussed on the page for the type. The details on the positioning are slightly incorrect, anyway. That they produce flak is obvious; that the large guns are effective against basestars could be assumed, and, if it must be mentioned, should be mentioned on the page for the type. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 16:09, 19 April 2006 (CDT)

:Agree. [[Galactica type battlestar]] should host details relevant to the ship class in general. [[Galactica (RDM)]] should host information only pertinent to the individual battlestar in question. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 19:46, 19 April 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar Group==
See [[talk:Pegasus (RDM)#Battlestar Group|talk on Pegasus page]]

==Improvements for featured article status==
I think that we should make the following minor changes before declaring this a featured article:
*Remove "Fleet Details" section, as this merely duplicates information available in the ship infobox
*Reconsider the implementation of the "running tallies" section. My objection is mainly based on the fact that the current setup precludes the use of footnotes in this article, and is probably more information than the average user is interested in. I personally feel that we should break each tally into a separate article and link it from the appropriate summary in the equipment section.
*If, however, we decide keep the running tallies on this page, a simple retitle of the section to "Sources and Rationalle" is necessary. Also, we should seriously consider moving over to the <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tag system, although doing so may make the editing process more cumbersome (with the running tallies scattered throughout the body of the text). --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 17:25, 8 June 2006 (CDT)
:<strike>Item 1</strike>
:As for #2 (a or b)... I don't have a strong feeling either way. It does seem to overwhelm the bottom, and any other footnootes would get drowned out. I guess I'd lean towards them becoming subarticles (of either Galactica (RDM) or of their respective topic (Viper (RDM), Raptor, etc)), or maybe to the front of their respective topics (on the main of Viper (RDM) and Raptor). I'll defer to others on this one, though. Also... could the article stand to have perhaps one more external shot of ''Galactica''? For an article about her, she doesn't get much visibility (outside the small shot in the data box and the gallery down below). --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 13:21, 9 June 2006 (CDT)

::I agree with SteelViper on #2: if you just move it to another article, but keep a link to the tallies section at the bottom, I have no strong feelings on such a change. (BTW, what do you mean "Rationalle"?). --->However, I have to disagree on "Fleet details": I agree that saying its "designation" and "current status" is already in the box, however, the box doesn't mention what Battlestar Group it (nor does this justify changing the box template, because only this article and Pegasus would have such info): I'm going to change it back to a compromise position and tell me what you think. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 14:04, 9 June 2006 (CDT)
:::On second thought, nevermind: it already says enough about BSG info in the introductory paragraph. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 14:06, 9 June 2006 (CDT)
::::That's the EXACT same progression I went through. "Hey, that isn't in the... oh. There it is." --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:07, 9 June 2006 (CDT)

I've tried breaking out the Raptor and Viper tallies into their own articles. Let me know what you think; it's easy to revert if people don't like it. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 13:35, 10 June 2006 (CDT)

:I didn't see anything wrong with the breakout; I was severely dismayed by the self-argumentative tone in one section of the article (now revised). I've also made significant concision and adjustments as well as adding more links to material that should give the article more ''ooompf''. I may review this again as I'm sure more things here just didn't sit right with me. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 20:27, 10 June 2006 (CDT)

What's left todo on this before "FA" status? Also... any thoughts on my picture thought above? (Another external shot of "Big G" somewhere else on this page?) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 12:32, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

:External shots should be of ''Galactica'' doing something recognizably "Galactica-ish", to contrast with the beauty shots in [[Galactica type battlestar]]. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:38, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

:Agreed. I've also gone through the article again and given the language more polish and super-conventionized it. I'm happy with the text, but fresh photos of the Big G moving about would be neat. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 12:54, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

::Looking through the "screenshots" category, I wasn't impressed by the selection. I hit Galacticastation for some examples and looked at the mini since I figured they'd feature her prominently there. I found [http://www.galacticastation.com/Galactica%20Station/Screencaps/mini/001%20(258).htm top view], [http://www.galacticastation.com/Galactica%20Station/Screencaps/mini/001%20(290).htm side viper], and [http://www.galacticastation.com/Galactica%20Station/Screencaps/mini/001%20(572).htm side Fleet]. Of the three, "side Fleet" is my favorite, but that's a fairly small sample. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 12:59, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

:::They're all pretty nice. We could sprinkle them throughout the article for flavor. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 13:15, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

:::I would love to see "side Fleet" on the pictureless [[The Fleet (RDM)]] article. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:33, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

::::Should I go ahead and upload the Galacticastation versions (576x320), or should we have one of our resident screen capture artists grab something higher quality (DVD or High-def)? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 13:23, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

:::::Upload the ones you've got, and put a notice on [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images|Requested Images]] for higher quality versions. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 18:20, 12 June 2006 (CDT)

::::::Internal links to:
::::::[[:Image:Mini gal top.jpg|top view]]
::::::[[:Image:Mini gal side viper.jpg|side viper]]
::::::[[:Image:Mini side fleet.jpg|side fleet]]
::::::They're prepped and ready to be added to the gumbo that is the wiki (though they could probably use better tagging, but being from Galacticastation I'm not sure of the original signal source). --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:53, 13 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Side viper and top view added. I added them as non-thumbnails in an effort for them to be less intrusive. I left out "side fleet" as that got added to [[the Fleet (RDM)]], but it could be added if somebody wants to make room. We should be careful not to overdo it. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:10, 13 June 2006 (CDT)

:::::::: I changed them to thumbs because I think it looks cleaner having a clear delineation between text and image. Revert if you wish and we can talk about it. I also added some kind of place-holder captions, which might be improved upon by someone who has a clearer idea of the purpose of the images are (other than look: a space boat). --[[User:Day|Day]] <sup>([[User talk:Day|Talk]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Administrators' noticeboard|Admin]])</sup> 23:55, 13 June 2006 (CDT)

I added appropriate captions to the thumbs. I'm normally a non-thumb guy as I think we overuse it for pictures where the context is already present and so further captioning is unnecessary, nor do I see the bordering as needed. However, the thumbs here don't detract, so there you go. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 09:13, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:So is this good to go for "FA"? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:25, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I think the article's come a long way; yes, I believe it's ready. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:32, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
What do you guys think of the orthos I added to the bottom. (Thanks Mercifull, I forgot to add back in the bottom one.) --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:30, 14 June 2006 (CDT)

:That Starship Modeler booger on the 2nd image annoys me since it wasn't their image in the first place. I'd rather get rid of it or get a clean one (it appears to be merely cropped from the first, anyway). --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:13, 15 June 2006 (CDT)

== Starboard flight pod ==

[[Image:Starboard_pod.jpg|thumb|''Galactica's'' starboard pod ([[Maelstrom]]).]]
That sure as hell looked like the starboard flight pod during the Adama Maneuver. Anyone agree? --[[User:Kevin W.|Kevin W.]] 18:14, 11 November 2006 (CST)
* Not only that, I'm pretty sure I heard a reference in A Measure of Salvation to a landing in the starboard pod. Fair to say it's back in service? [[User:Mr. Random|Mr. Random]] 14:57, 14 November 2006 (CST)
**The launch tubes might be in operation, but the bays are apparently still encased, as seen in a sweeping shot in Maelstrom.--[[User:Fredmdbud|Fredmdbud]] 02:57, 12 January 2008 (CST)
***But Raptors cannot use the launch tubes. Actually although the front of the flightpod is closed, the back has been fully opened up (although there are very few shots of it). By the Episode No Exit the front can be seen as fully open in one new shot of the ship. [[User:VARGR|VARGR]] 16:09, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

== Missile tubes ==

I think we should include the missile tubes along with Galactica's other weapon systems. When Adama ordered the Galactica to prepare for the ground strike, he had them load tubes 4 through 10, which means there are at least 10 missile tubes. However the effect shot seemed to show (at least to my current recollection) 2 rows of missile tubes, one of which had every door open but one, which would mean Galactica has 14 tubes, at least. She may have more on the other side of the ship (were the tubes mounted on the top of the hull or the bottom? I couldn't tell.) [[User:Gutter Monkey|Gutter Monkey]] 20:55, 16 December 2006 (CST)

:Top of the ship, and I think it was 12 tubes not 14. --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 22:49, 16 December 2006 (CST)

::Yep, definitely twelve tubes; two rows of six. --[[User:Madbrood|Madbrood]] 03:58, 17 December 2006 (CST)

:::Good, my eyes aren't failing me (Yet). --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 13:07, 17 December 2006 (CST)

== Nuclear warhead yield ==

The author of the nuke section considers that by the size of the missiles, their yield could go from 5 to 150 kilotons. Yet, if the missiles are particularly huge, such a low yield is illogical. Not even modern nukes would easily fit in decent compact casings and be capable of delivering many hundreds of kilotons, but if those missile tubes are supposedly large, so would the missiles, and cramming multi-megaton warheads into them would be a cinch. --[[User:Mister Oragahn|Mister Oragahn]] 03:06, 17 November 2009 (UTC)

== Armor plating ==

If I recall, the ribs on ''Galactica's'' hull were supposedly covered with armor plating originally. Which would imply that at the time of the First Cylon War it was in place. However, in the first Razor flashback, there was no armor plating, even though the ship was fairly new at the time. Just an oversight maybe, any thoughts? --[[User:Maserati1945|Maserati1945]] 22:07, 7 October 2007 (CDT)

: Firstly, this has been floating around the fandom for sometime now. I don't know why, because there's nothing official to back it up; the only things that we know got changed on the Big G were the starboard landing bay for it to become a museum. Actually, as so far as we've been able to tell, the ribs are actually part of the design. This seems to be backed up by [[Lee Stringer]], who worked in the Miniseries. [http://www.mediablvd.com/forums/index.php?act=Print&client=printer&f=180&t=8278 From a post he made on MediaBlvd], "In regards to the ribs, I believe that the ribs were always part of the design. In my opinion, they are a defense feature that would protect the Galactica from any incoming missiles unless they approached it from a perpendicular trajectory. Any angular deviation from 90 degrees would have the missile impact the ribs and not the hull underneath."
: Also, I believe the hull armor removal claim was later refuted as well... I just haven't been able to dig that up yet either.
: Either way, the visible ribbing makes wonderful sense, as you don't need a smooth hull in space for the fact that you don't have any atmospheric drag to worry about. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 22:46, 7 October 2007 (CDT)
::I think it comes from the fact that there are some areas on the hull with seemingly incomplete plating. The armor there is, is very irregular. Sometimes it's just a very small slab of metal that seems to have no function, thus appearing incomplete. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 01:34, 8 October 2007 (CDT)

In season 4 the idea that Galactica is not armored is put to rest when we see that she has an inner hull as well as an outer hull; the very nature of an outer hull in that of armor. With this in mind, the ribbing and the top platting is a second and third layer of armor. Though unconfirmed in the series, the idea of the ribbing may be related to real-life Explosive reactive armor used on tanks; the top plating obviously is additional protection over vital areas.--[[User:ViperMkII|ViperMkII]] 23:59, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

== Cargo ==

Is it just me, or do the crates and boxes in Galactica's corridors seem to increase in number over time? In the miniseries, there are nearly none, and by Season 3 they seem to be everywhere. Why exactly would this happen? --[[User:Isidis|Isidis]] 14:38, 11 November 2007 (CST)
: I imagine ''Pegasus'' had something to do with that. Also, ''Galactica'' had to house families after [[New Caprica]], so they might have moved stuff around in order to set up living space. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 14:45, 11 November 2007 (CST)
::I agree. It is probable that things have been moved out of storage rooms to provide bunking space for a ship that not only has the bulk of ''Pegasus'''s old crew, but some VIP civilians, the remainder housed in [[Camp Oil Slick]] as a result of the destruction of ''[[Cloud 9]]'' and several ship's worth of crowded space. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 14:57, 11 November 2007 (CST)

== Page Cleanup and Organization ==

I've been thinking that with Blood and Chrome finished, leaving us with some new information on ''Galactica'' to digest, that maybe it would be better to try and re-organize her page a little bit in order to prevent "data overload" in some spots. Her first war outfit seems like it could use its own data chart, and I would think it would look nice to split the gallery up too, to highlight the differences in her outfits during her 50+ years in service. Thoughts? - [[user:Frylock86|Frylock86]] 12:41 AM 12/8/12 EST

: Sounds good. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 00:51, 8 December 2012 (EST)

:: The Galactica seen in the Razor Flashbacks has its full hull plating but the same number of Weapons like in the Miniseries. So it must be refitted between B&C and Operation Raptor Talon. And maybe later again. --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 11:26, 9 December 2012 (EST)

::: Well, more than likely, they just reused the CG model they had on hand for the "Razor" flashbacks. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 11:28, 9 December 2012 (EST)

:::: But thats what we got to see... --[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 11:38, 9 December 2012 (EST)

::::: You could say that since these are Adama's "flashbacks", the details were a bit hazy. Bottom line is the B&C configuration is the canonical one pretty much to the end of the war, and a few years beyond the Armistice. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 11:58, 9 December 2012 (EST)

:::::: Which leads to another issue. The B&C Galactica was different between the beginning and the end of the movie. Extra guns were added to the side of the nose in addition to the ones from the beginning of the movie, and the extra guns that were along the spine were missing, leaving only the ones from the series. My guess is that they had multiple concepts for the war-era Galactica and accidentally used two of them in different shots, but I haven't seen an official comment yet. So how should that be addressed? Retcon, glitch, refit? -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 13:33, 9 December 2012 (EST)

Talk:Basestar (TRS)/Archive 1

2012-12-05T22:52:22Z

David cgc: /* BAC vs razor */

I just registered 5 minutes ago, so be gentle...
Is there any reason why the references to BattleStar's and Raiders are neither capitalized, or links?

: Hi! Welcome to the Wiki -- I hope you have a blast here! :-) Anyway, to address your question, Battlestar can be spelled one of two ways ("Battlestar" or "battlestar"). ("BattleStar" is an incorrect spelling, by the way.) As for raiders, you can capitalize them or not; it's similar to writing the "stealth fighter" or "naval carrier" -- you can choose whether or not to capitalize the first letters of each word. As for the links, by default the first letter of any article is capitalized. Why? It's just how the software we use works. :-) Hope that answers your question! -- [[User:Joe.Beaudoin|Joe Beaudoin]] 16:54, 14 Jun 2005 (EDT)

I noticed that Kuralyov had a number of Talk entries regarding basestars. Was he just tweaking the language?

:Just redirects from the various names used to describe Basestars, so any newcomer will be better able to find it via search. [[User:68.9.113.183|68.9.113.183]] 22:23, 15 Jun 2005 (EDT)
::Whoops, I was logged out for some reason when I posted that. [[User:Kuralyov|Kuralyov]] 22:24, 15 Jun 2005 (EDT)

Corrected minor spelling mistake - [[user:lordmutt|Lordmutt]] 18 February, 2006

I'm not sure if the new bulleted list works or not. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 23:39, 22 March 2006 (CST)

: Each bulleted segment refers to a specific instance of an encounter between depicted Colonial forces and (a) Cylon basestar(s). The section title of "Encounters With the Colonial Fleet", and the way that the material was structured when I initiated the edit, implied that this was a list of some kind, at least a loosely associated one. The material that was there was also grammatically sloppy, overly detailed in some areas, and vague in others. -- [[User:Hawke|Hawke]] 23:47, 22 March 2006 (CST)

::You did a good job re-editing it, I'm just "not sure" it's best to keep it as a bulleted list, I don't know if this would be "aesthetically pleasing" or whatever. Point is I'm not sure; I dunno, just bringing up the point; whatever you guys decide I'm fine with; wouldn't be a problem if it stays the way Hawke left it. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 00:17, 23 March 2006 (CST)

== TOS Basestar ==

Can someone please add a some information about the original basestar.

: See the first line of the article, please. --[[User:Day|Day]] 01:26, 17 January 2006 (EST)

Question. If the Cylons rebelled against mankind (an open rebellion on all twelve colonies, with the Cylons previously having been servants of mankind) where did they get the resources, time, and infrastructure to build basestars? There would have to be massive shipyards to accommodate building them, and then it would probably take well over a year to build even one, which strikes me as being something hard to accomplish when you're busy serving mankind. Seems like mankind might notice?

[[User:UNATCO]] 04:30, 29 November 2006 (PST)
:In the original series the Cylons were no created by man and instead were made by an alient race. The original basestar seen in the miniseries is more liikely to be a homage rather than actual canon of their past. However even if it was the original war went on for a number of years. The cylons can been seen in paintings to be using swords, its not like they decided one day to build basestars and pummel into the colonials. It had also been many many years between the time when the Cylons left the colonies and the attack in the miniseries, plenty of time to build an army and basestars. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] <sup>([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]])</sup> 07:45, 29 November 2006 (CST)

: It's possible that the basestars were created to be used by Cylons, since it's been hinted at that the Colonies were at war with one another prior to the Cylon rebellion. Also, this may very well address the question of how the battlestars came into existence as well. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 08:57, 29 November 2006 (CST)

== Image placement ==

So, rather than a revert war: I had shifted one of the images on this page to the left for balance. That's the scheme that's used on many character pages and I think it looks best. However, Bane Grievver seems to disagree but reverted without comment, so I'm soliciting one here. Any particular reason, Bane, or just because that's how it was before? --[[User:Day|Day]] 01:30, 17 January 2006 (EST)

:I liked it your way, FWIW. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 17:10, 17 February 2006 (EST)

:I just made it what I'd imagine your way was in ignorance of the previous revert issue. I also added another image on the right, so hopefully that will remove any objection. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 20:01, 31 March 2006 (CST)

== 792? ==

Maybe I'm being dense, but how do you count the number of launch slots with such certainty? I could understand a Zoic source, I suppose, but just counting leaves me less sure. --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 20:03, 31 March 2006 (CST)

:Isn't it from the official magazine? --[[User:Madbrood|Madbrood]] 13:50, 29 November 2006 (CST)

::It's listed in the Official (now defunct) Magazine in the June/July issue. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 14:27, 29 November 2006 (CST)

:::Hey I have recently paused the dvd of Kobol's last gleaming at the point shown here: [[http://media.battlestarwiki.org/images/9/95/Baseships_over_Caprica_II.jpg]] and I have done some counting and it comes out the same.... There are five 'Raider rows' and they get bigger by 2 each time.... The smallest has 19 'slots', the second 21, then 23 then 25 and finally 27.... This equals 115 raiders per 'lower arm' of a Basestar.... That means that if every arm had the same amount of slots then a Basestar (Before the recent ret-con) would have 690 Raiders..... Though I suspect that the arms that are the base of the Y shape would have more even rows with more raiders. Okay sorry if I am babbling but this is going somewhere! I was wondering if this should be mentioned somewhere in the article? And also if anyone could help me with a count of the Y base arm of a basestar that would be great, a time index for an episode would be great or a picture link! Also any help with finding out the numbers of a 'new' basestar would be great! Thanks! [[User:Armyoforigin|Armyoforigin]] 05:36, 19 April 2008 (UTC) I am adding something here as I have been re-checking all my assumptions... Well the picture here: [[http://media.battlestarwiki.org/images/5/56/Change.jpg]] shows the 'upper' bays of a 'original' look and they have six rows of 28... If the lowwer rows are the same as the baseship from KLG then that gives me this.... 115 For the V parts of a basestar or 115 x 4 = 460 Raiders and 168 x 2 = 336 and tah dah = 460 + 336 = 796 And of course the only other calculation I have is just a random high end one.... It is that if the upper arm number displayed in the pic above was the same for every arm (l68 x 6) then a basestar would have 1,008 Raiders.... So yeah could you guys possibly give me some feedback? Also that 796 figure fits in quite snugly with the 792 figure of the official magazine.... no? [[User:Armyoforigin|Armyoforigin]] 08:09, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

==Images linked to in article==
As the wiki doesnt count the images linked in this article to be counted as being used I have thumbed them here so that they will not be deleted.
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<br/>--[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 07:50, 3 April 2006 (CDT)
:Placed images in new gallery feature so removed from Talk page --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 08:39, 19 May 2006 (CDT)

==Size==
Do Basestars really 'dwarf' Battlestars like the Pegasus and Galactica? Personally I think that they do, thats just the feel I get for them, but the truth is that I can't find any really good comparisons of a Battlestar and Basestar close togther. Theres a scene from Ressurectin Ship Pt. 2 where Apollo is drifting in space and you can see a Basestar and the two Battlestars, but the perspective is such that you can't really tell the size of them. Are theyre any concrete numbers on Basestar size, or at least some good comparisons?[[User:Antagonist|Antagonist]] 22:32, 11 June 2006 (CDT)

When Pegasus rams one in the [[Battle of New Caprica]], Pegasus actually appears noticeably larger in comparison, or at least in bulk. [[User:Commander Mazien|Commander Mazien]] 20:32, 25 November 2006 (CST) [[Image:Pegaus_Ram.jpg|Pegaus_Ram.jpg]]

In looking at the above image, just how is it that basestars "dwarf" battlestars as a whole (Galactica maybe, but not Pegasus)? [[User:Commander Mazien|Commander Mazien]] 14:03, 26 November 2006 (CST)
:I think the fact that there's debate should be enough to remove the word "dwarf", at least for the meantime. If the difference in size were that stark there'd be no debate.--[[User:Pearse|Pearse]] 15:36, 26 November 2006 (CST)

==Heavy Raiders?==
Do we have proof that Basestars field Heavy Raiders? I don't really recall any Basestars launching Heavy Raiders. If I recall correctly, every time we've seen Heavy Raiders, they've been self powered. And as for Scattered, that Heavy Raider wasn't seen launching from the Basestar, and thusly could have come in under its own power. I'd suggest that until we see Heavy Raiders launching from Basestars, we don't take an assumption as fact. --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 09:04, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
:Heavy Raiders, however, have been seen flying next to Basestars deep in space. I personally would assume that the Heavy Raider was launched from the Basestar itself rather than accompanied it all the way from the Cylon Homeworld --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] <sup>([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]])</sup> 09:20, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
::And, I think it's a good assumption, but I'm saying that we shouldn't take it as fact. I added a small note to the page saying Heavy Raiders are likely. --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 09:24, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
:::Actually, we do know they dock in Basestars. In KLGII, when Boomer and Racetrack land inside the Basestar Hangar, some of the Landing Bays neighbouring the one they dock on have Heavy Raiders in them. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 20:12, 21 October 2006 (CDT)
:No less then seven Heavy Raiders have been launched from a basestar in "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]". --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]] 01:51, 20 December 2006 (CST)

==Numbers==
I'm not sure, but did we ever get any comments on the size of the Cylon Fleet? Wasn't there a comment in a podcast or something, I think I recall it, but I am unsure. If anyone knows if they've mentioned numbers anywhere, I think it would be great for the article, since we can keep a "kill" count, or something. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 20:22, 21 October 2006 (CDT)

The exact number of Basestars is unknown, but I would place a guess of there being at '''least''' 50 of them. If the Cylons did decide the Colonial Fleet was superior to theirs, it might suggest there were at the least not enough Basestars to match the approx 120 Battlestars [[User:Commander Mazien|Commander Mazien]] 20:24, 25 November 2006 (CST)

==Article Name==
Hey, we all know that the terms "Baseship" and "Basestar" are basically interchangeable, but I've noticed that in all the new season, everytime we hear the Cylons refer to their ships they call them "Baseships" and they've never called it "Basestar". Maybe, considering the actual creators use that term more, we should change the main article name to Baseship? --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 18:14, 12 November 2006 (CST)
*For that matter, how many times have the colonials called it a "basestar"? If I recall, they haven't used it so much. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 21:44, 12 November 2006 (CST)

:The Cylons prefer "baseship," but we hear either from the Colonial's side. I don't think a move is particularly useful, especially when there are redirects for the same term, no matter what series. "Basestar" also works because of its RDM ship's star shape. As this is also a homage to TOS, best to leave it be. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 22:36, 12 November 2006 (CST)
::Well I was just thinking, maybe the article should have the "main name" that is used by it's creators. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 23:27, 12 November 2006 (CST)
:::Its called a basestar because thats its original series name. Everyone knows its a basestar but we also know what the Cylons mean when they refer to a a baseship. Keep the name basestar imo. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] <sup>([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]])</sup> 03:24, 13 November 2006 (CST)
::::True, but I found it odd that the only name the Cylons ever use is "Baseship", even if for us it's the same thing, the fact that they've never used the term "Basestar" made me wonder if perhaps these ships are mainly referred to as "Baseship", while "basestar" is a nickname also commonly associated, though not the actual name of the ship class. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 06:39, 13 November 2006 (CST)
:::::In the most recent podcasts RDM has definitely favored baseship over basestar. He seems to use them interchangably though, and baseship is a bit easier to say. I can't testify to the use of the word in-show, though a quick search of the episode transcripts could verify its use. Even with its prevalent "baseship" usage, "basestar"'s appeal lies in the consistency, whereas baseship is the word they're using right now. It might at least be worth a note in the article about the consistent usage of the newer term. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:40, 13 November 2006 (CST)
:It should be noted that, even in the original series, "baseship" and "basestar" were also used interchangably. The Colonials even use the term "Cylon battlestar" in one episode, as I recall, so nothing is really served by upsetting the status quo, since all the redirects are in place already. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 10:46, 13 November 2006 (CST)

Hey, I only bring this up again in light of what Bradley Thompson answered regarding the name of ships, and he actually included this ship in his answer:

:'''''"During the first season, we asked Mr. Eick for a decree on the subject: Are the Cylon vessels Base Ships or Base Stars? One word or two? He quite definitively stated that Base Ships was what they use. Of course, not everybody got the word and you'll hear both throughout the series."'''''

So it seems that the official term is "Base Ship", and that the only reason we here the other term sometimes is because the writers of some episodes were not aware of this information and used both terms.

I think that this official statement, coupled with the fact that Cylons always call their ship "Base Ship", should warrant a change in the article name. I know the words are basically interchangeable, but we should have the term that is the most official, no? --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 14:41, 16 December 2006 (CST)
*Any Thoughts? --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 16:28, 19 December 2006 (CST)
**I know it might not seem like it matters that much, and I hate to appear anal but I do think we should go by the term that is the one they wanted to use, and would've used completely if all writers had been informed. It also gives us a chance to easier differentiate these from the old ones because their "Main Name" is different. And hence we only need to call it "Base Ship". --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 01:40, 21 December 2006 (CST)

::However, they are labeled "basestar" on DRADIS, at least as of "Exodus". -- [[User:Kingfisher|Kingfisher]] 01:56, 21 December 2006 (CST)
:::I know, and they've been labelled "basestars" in other places (From Colonial point of view), but it has been quite noticeable that the Cylons themselves always call them "Base Ships", and as Ngarenn said, it is supposed to be "Base Ships", but since not all the writers heard this we might hear a different term now and then, but this is because of misinformation rather than anything else. That's why I think that, given the revelation that the "most official" term is "Base Ship", it's the one we should use, while the others serve as secondary. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 02:20, 21 December 2006 (CST)
::::Nevertheless, given the existence of both terms on the show, the current title is not invalid, and the argument that it serves as a useful point of comparison/reference with the vessel's counterpart in the original series may have merit. There is also the logistics of moving such a well-linked article, and the usages of "basestar" in other articles. I do see your point, but the problem may not be severe enough to warrant such a measure. -- [[User:Kingfisher|Kingfisher]] 02:42, 21 December 2006 (CST)
:::::Well, we wouldn't have to change the name on every article, since the term is still basically the same, but we would only change the name on the article itself, with a little modification with the redirects but I think it would just be more...professional if we used it. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 02:50, 21 December 2006 (CST)
::::::We cannot "rid" ourselves of the use of "basestar" since the term has been used in RDM, although not often in recent episodes. Again, Joe's comment fits best here; the status quo serves best here. We already have redirects to all variations so, encyclopedically, all are served. I'm not against the use of "baseship" or "basestar" so long as an article uses them consistently. I am against the changing of the central article name for two reasons: confusion with its Original Series counterpart article as well as changing the name of a popular page. We could ask for a vote on this; but honestly we may be shooting ourselves in the foot over semantics. Remember that Battlestar Wiki works as an encyclopedia and we will mess things up by changing things about for small reasons. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 16:30, 21 December 2006 (CST)
:::::::Well no, I wouldn't go as far as ask for a vote, nor do I mind leaving it as "Basestar". I was simply wondering if we would not prefer the best use of the term to the one we've been hearing. We were given an official one, but it doesn't matter, we'll keep "Basestar", but I would ask that we start placing "Base Ship" if we can, though not actually go back and change things.....--[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 16:54, 21 December 2006 (CST)

=="Encounters With Colonial Fleet"==
Should we change the name of this section to "Appearances" since now that Baltar is over there we have a lot more on the Baseships without it necessarily being an encounter with the Colonial fleet. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 17:27, 16 November 2006 (CST)

== Basestar modifications ==

Should there be some mention of how all the basestars seen after "Exodus Part II" have a different appearance? Many details are different, such as the window pattern in the central hub, the hull pattern in the sections between the arms, more "pronounced" raider bays, and rows of what look like guns on the arms? -- [[User:Kingfisher|Kingfisher]] 00:55, 21 December 2006 (CST)
:If we do, we should add it in a BTS section since the change isn't supposed to actually "happen". I asked Bradley Thomspon on the matter about a month ago [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Battlestar_Wiki:Official_Communiques#New_Baseship_Design], and this is what he said-

: '''''"We're always upgrading the imagery (compare the Centurions from Season 1 to those of Season 3, for example). Gary Hutzel, Mike Gibson and the VFX crew decided to echo the internal design elements of the base ship on the exterior"'''''

:So it seems that the change is actually a retcon for the Base Ship appearance. They also seem to be smaller than the other Base Ships, which is why I wondered if maybe it was a new Base Ship model, but it seems it's just a retcon and they officially have always looked like this. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 01:30, 21 December 2006 (CST)

*Hey, I added the comment to the notes section. --[[User:Sauron18|Sauron18]] 01:36, 21 December 2006 (CST)

== Original Basestar Update? ==

With the fascinating and nostalgic version of the Cylon War-era basestar as seen in the [[Razor Flashbacks]], we should update this article, with the classic basestar (with pic) shown chronologically with what we see there. Like its modern version of 40 years later, it is a gigantic missile platform and launches [[Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] (an article that also needs a similar update to this one). This information needs to be coordinated with the [[Basestar (TOS)]] and [[Raider (TOS)]] articles for comparison and disambiguation/contrast. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 01:28, 25 October 2007 (CDT)
: That's fine by me. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 01:37, 25 October 2007 (CDT)

To be honest this page needs a major overhaul. It focuses far too much on battles and encounters with the Cylons. That whole part can be severely condensed or even cut entirely. The page doesn't have anything about the basestar interior. With the Baltar arc in Season 3 we have some information and pictures about that (better if we had DVD or iTunes caps). --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 01:57, 25 October 2007 (CDT)

:I've completed the ''Razor'' additions, creating two sections for original and modern ships. I had originally removed the cleanup tag, but with Serenity's notes about the content, particularly the interior, I'll return it to warrant additional work. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:20, 6 November 2007 (CST)

:: Great work! :-) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 10:27, 6 November 2007 (CST)

::Well, I removed the superfluous battle section already and the content is fine as it is now. I hope I'll have the time to add something about the interior soon though. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:31, 6 November 2007 (CST)

== Hybrid's ship ==

Did anyone notice that the the first hybrid's ship in "Razor" looked conspicuously like a newer basestar? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 10:27, 6 November 2007 (CST)
:It looked like some weird mix of the TOS and RDM basestars. Note that the Hybrid also seems to be sentient and self-aware, unlike the 'modern' Hybrid we saw in "[[Torn]]". --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]<sup>([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]])</sup> 11:23, 6 November 2007 (CST)
::Yeah, it did. Plus regarding the hybrids: apparently the hybrids seem to have been abandoned, at least according to Sharon, so it makes me wonder whether or not any newer basestars have them aboard. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 11:36, 6 November 2007 (CST)
:::The "evolutionary dead-end" comment is interesting, as the Hybrids seem to be a logical stepping stone inbetween the bio-mechanical Raiders and the fully human-like Cylons. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 11:41, 6 November 2007 (CST)
::::I'm thinking that the Cylons under the first Hybrid were looking to be more bio-mechanical, cyborg like than their more organic successors. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 11:45, 6 November 2007 (CST)

== Organic Design ==

In Season 4 we see that the Rebel Faction's basestar is organic (which we assumed from Torn) in faith we see that where it's missing "limbs" used to be there are massive "wounds".

Also in "Guess whats coming to dinner" Natalie says the their basestar will Heal over time, maybe like the hive ships of the Wraith in SG-Atlantis. I'm going to mention this in the article.{{unsigned|Centurion}}

Yeah. It'd also be good to describe the interior of basestars generally in more detail now that we've seen [[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]. [[User:OTW|OTW]] 15:01, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

: There's also a pretty good size comparison of the basestar vs. the other ships in the Fleet, notably the ''[[Demetrius]]''. -- [[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> 15:43, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

== BAC vs razor ==

is the BAC basestar a brand new design or is it the guardian basestar rotated on its axis? [[User:Psutherlin|Psutherlin]] 20:46, 17 November 2012 (EST)

: There are multiple classes of basestars, just as there are multiple classes of battlestars. (On a personal note, I find it funny that people think there was only ever one variant, and that is it.) -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 23:18, 17 November 2012 (EST)

::it's pretty clear there are a couple classes since at least two show up in BAC. i guess a better question is, what other dissimilarities are there between the two types seen in BAC and razor other than being rotated on their axes? based on the few glances we got in BAC they look awfully similar to me, but we never really get that great a look at the one in razor, so it's hard to tell. the one in razor looked a bit asymmetrical to me, but i don't know for sure. hence the question. [[User:Psutherlin|Psutherlin]] 14:53, 18 November 2012 (EST)

:::The BAC basestar, from what I can see, is a kitbash of the TOS basestar and the Guardian; it uses the saucer hulls of the former and the ''top'' arms of the latter.

:::So, ignoring the hull orientation, compared with the Guardian, the BAC basestar has a more substantial saucer section and is composed of two identical sections whereas the Guardian had a definite top and bottom (bottom half of which had far shorter arms) [[User:YIIMM|YIIMM]] 15:57, 18 November 2012 (EST)

::::I was just watching the relevant episodes of B&C, and I realized that it's not just the top half of the Guardian Basestar, but the whole thing has been duplicated and flipped upside-down. It's just that the arms from the bottom half are so much shorter they're almost entirely within the TOS Basestar hull, so only the tips of the arms are visible. It also isn't symmetrical. The TOS Basestar part is higher than the Guardian Basestar part, so you can see the central dome of the Guardian basestar peaking out of the bottom, but on the top only the tops of the long arms are visible. -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 17:52, 5 December 2012 (EST)

== Basestar Armaments==

On our site it reads: Since a basestar does not appear to have point-defense batteries...
And I never saw a Point defence turret. I would say if they have got point-defense batteries they would not be shy from using it like the batteries on the base on the Tyliumasteroid or the Colony.
Maybe it would be helpful if anyone can upload a copy of the "Intelligence Debrief: Cylon Basestar, "Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine", June/July 2006, page 57." because it can eventually solve the puzzle.
But:
At the battle of the Resurrection Hub (0:24:50) I can see a lot of explosions. Are this explosions missiles shot by raiders/Vipers, or missiles hit by other missiles? Or are this eventually '''Flak-missiles'''?
This explosions look like Flak explosions from ''Galactica'' or ''Pegasus'' (like a firework in the sky)--[[User:Enabran|Enabran]] 05:00, 18 November 2012 (EST)

Viper Mark III

2012-12-04T23:01:25Z

David cgc: Added note about similarity to early concepts for the Mark II

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| image=Viper-mark-III.png
| title= Viper Mk. III
| race= Colonial
| type= Military
| ftl= No
| propol=
| crew= 1 pilot
| role= Space superiority fighter
| weapons=
| status=Decommissioned and presumed destroyed with most other colonial technology
| length=
| height=
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The '''Viper Mark III''' is a fighter craft used by the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] in the latter part of the [[Cylon War]]. It is the successor of the [[Viper Mark II]] and the precursor to those craft used by the Fleet following the war, including the [[Viper Mark VII]].

During the tenth year of the Cylon War, the Mark III is relatively new, but Colonial vessels including the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' and ''[[Osiris]]'' carry full complements.

Colonial Academy recruits practice combat skills in [[holoband]] simulations of the Viper Mark III (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

==Specifications==

The Viper Mark III features:

**an angular forward fuselage cross section
**a revised cockpit canopy featuring rounder edges
**more angular side intakes with intake ramps
**narrower thrust nozzles
**deletion of structures housing the rear undercarriage and reduction of the ventral fairing; all three landing struts retract directly into the main fuselage
**what may be two internal missile launchers on the underside
**control surfaces for maneuverability in atmosphere

== Notes ==

* The Viper Mark III's control stick appears to be a Logitech Wingman.
* The Mark III is similar to an early design for the Mark II Viper made during pre-production of the 2003 [[Miniseries]], which was simplified into the final version to ease the construction of the full-size prop.<ref name="mini">Based on production stills and research from Galactiguise [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=433510556702888&set=a.197073257013287.60928.153581084695838&type=1 Source 1] [https://www.facebook.com/galactiguise/posts/434270826626861 Source 2]</ref>

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
Image:Vipers in Hangar.jpg|Mk. III Vipers in a hotstack on ''Galactica''.
Image:Viper-mark-III2.png|Mk. III in atmospheric flight.
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Archeron

2012-11-28T04:16:12Z

David cgc: Added note about unusual nameplate font

{{Ship Data
| image= Archeron.png
| race= Colonial
| type= Military
| ftl= Yes
| weapons = As many as 514 dual point-defense [[KEW|Kinetic Energy Weapons]]; At least 24 primary dual Kinetic Energy Weapons; At least 12 [[missile tubes]]; Vipers; Raptors
| role= Carrier / battleship hybrid
| status= Destroyed, 42 years BCH
}}

'''''Archeron''''' is a [[Galactica type battlestar|''Galactica'' type battlestar]] in service with the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] during the First [[Cylon War]].

Ten years into the war, Ensign [[William Adama]] and [[ECO]] [[Coker Fasjovik]] are secretly ordered to transport [[Graystone Industries]] scientist Doctor [[Beka Kelly]] to the ''Archeron'' aboard the [[Raptor]] ''[[Wild Weasel]]''. Traveling to [[Sector 12]] near [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]]-controlled space, Adama, Fasjovik and Kelly are shocked to find ''Archeron'' destroyed in an apparent Cylon attack.

Following the discovery of ''Archeron''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> remains, ''Wild Weasel'' is pursued by Cylon [[Raider (RDM)#Cylon War-era Raider|forces]] through the extensive debris field. Wanting to get in from open space, Adama leads the attacking raiders into the remains of a flight pod, and then into the remains of the ships's FTL drive. The last raider is destroyed after flying into one of the drive's pistons ([[TRS]]: ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

== Notes ==
*Dialogue in ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' refers to ''Archeron'' as a "heavy cruiser", however according to [[Doug Drexler]]'s [[w:Facebook|Facebook]], the ''Archeron'' is actually a Battlestar:
:"We can forgive Beqa (sic), being a civlian, for getting it incorrect, but Archeron is a Battlestar."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.facebook.com/doug.drexler.7/posts/10151099106636104?comment_id=23650078&offset=0&total_comments=3|title=Incredible work on...|date=10 November 2012|accessdate=11 November 2012|last=Briedis|first=David|format=|language=English}}</ref>
*Unusually, the nameplate of the ''Archeron'' is rendered in the typeface used for the word "Galactica" in series title card and on Colonial unit seals, rather than the font normally used for ship markings in the reimagined series.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Archeron Closeup.png|The wreck of the ''Archeron''.
Image:Archeron Identification.png|The wreck of the ''Archeron'' is identified.
Image:Archeron No Survivors.png|"There's no way anyone could have survived this..."
Image:Archeron FTL.png|''Archeron''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> FTL drive was still largely intact and working, following it's destruction.
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== References ==
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Race and Ethnicity in the Twelve Colonies

2012-11-28T00:35:05Z

David cgc: /* "Ethnic" Names */ Added note about Xander Toth's remark about "looking like a Ramirez" in B&C

:''This article discusses an aspect of the [[Re-imagined Series]] version of the Twelve Colonies. For information on the [[Original Series]] version, see [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].''

''At Battlestar Wiki, we recognize that race is a problematic concept without any concrete biological definition. Nevertheless, the topic of racial identity in the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] has proven of interest to many fans of the show. Therefore, this page serves to review the information available as best as possible.''

''In this article, we have chosen to indicate race by apparent region of origin, within the following broadly defined categories: European, (Sub-Saharan) African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, East Asian, and Native American / Amerindian. Where bi- or multi-racial individuals are noted, component ethnicities are listed in alphabetical order. Individuals of apparently [[Wikipedia:Mulatto|Mulatto]] and [[Wikipedia:Hispanic|Hispanic]] appearance are noted as biracial African/Europeans and biracial Amerindian/Europeans. Issues relating to the Adama family are briefly discussed in their own section near the end of the article.''

Colonials whose appearances correspond to various real-world ethnicities appear in the [[Re-imagined Series]] and ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. As yet, no reference has been made to race, nor any allusions to racial identities or racial discrimination, as it would be defined in the real world. Tensions between different Colonies are portrayed, and are called racial, but there appears to be as much variation in appearance within colonies as there is between them. Thus, the writers use differences between the colonies, as exemplified by [[Gemenon]] and [[Sagittaron]], to mirror real-world race issues. In "[[The Woman King]]" [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] uses the term "racist" to describe the Sagittaron-hating [[Dr. Robert]]. In the ''[[Caprica pilot|Caprica]]'' pilot, [[Joseph Adama]] asks if [[Val Chambers]] is making a "racial comment" about Joseph's Tauron ancestry.

The two finalists for the part of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] were [[Grace Park]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]], implying that, for some parts at least, the producers employed [[w:Color-blind casting|color-blind casting]]. Nevertheless, analysis of the ethnic mix of the Twelve Colonies has intrigued fans of the series.

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==Race and Nationality==
In general, no clear associations have been made between particular ethnic groups and individual colonies. Furthermore, there is some evidence within the series that race and colony of origin are not strongly correlated - when Baltar attempts to guess at Boomer's place of origin in "[[Flesh and Bone]]", he comments on her accent, not her physical appearance. For more on this, see the article [[Language in the Twelve Colonies]].

It is generally accepted that the Colonials originally emigrated from a single planet (i.e. Kobol and/or Earth). This being the case, it is entirely possible that the various apparent races are reasonably homogeneously distributed across all of the Twelve Colonies (i.e. there are both European and African Sagittarons, Gemenese, etc. rather than all of the Europeans coming from one tribe/colony, all the Asians from another, etc).

What follows is a list of individuals whose colony of origin has been unambiguously identified, along with their apparent ethnicity.

===Aerilon===
*[[Sharon Valerii]] - east Asian (purported, actually a [[humanoid Cylon]] infiltrator)
*[[Sekou Hamilton]] - African
*[[Gaius Baltar]] - European
*[[Socinus]] - mixed race, Amerindian/European
*[[Saul Tigh]] - European (purported, actually a humanoid Cylon)

===Canceron===
*[[Robin Wenutu]] - European

===Caprica===
*[[William Adama]] - mixed race, Amerindian/European
:''The actor, Edward James Olmos, would probably be identified as "Latino", "mestizo", or "Hispanic". Olmos is a social activist working to help the Hispanic-American community, Olmos has made favorable remarks about having the opportunity to play one of the first significant Latino characters in space.''
*[[Carolanne Adama]] - European
**[[Lee Adama|Lee]] and [[Zak Adama]] - their children, see [[#The Adama Brothers|note]] below.
*[[Laura Roslin]] - European
*[[Kara Thrace]] - European (Born on Picon according to Sky One; nomadic childhood; this info is not confirmed.)
*[[Aaron Doral]] - European (purported, actually a [[humanoid Cylon]])
*[[James McManus]] - European
*[[Tory Foster]] - south Asian (purported, actually a humanoid Cylon)
*[[Michael Robert]] - European
*[[Daniel Graystone]] - European
*[[Amanda Graystone]] -European
*[[Zoe Graystone]] - European
*[[Lacy Rand]] - European
*[[Baxter Sarno]] - European

===Gemenon===
*[[Sarah Porter]] - African
*[[Venner]] - Mixed race, European/African
*[[Galen Tyrol]] - European (purported, actually a [[humanoid Cylon]])
*[[Rya Kibby]] - European
*[[Jurgen Belzen]] - European

===Picon===
*[[Safiya Sanne]] - east Asian (but see his article for some debate on origins)
*[[Playa Palacios]] - European
*[[Asha Janik]] - European
*[[Samuel Anders]] - European (purported, actually a [[humanoid Cylon]])

===Sagittaron===
*[[Anastasia Dualla]] - Mixed race, African/European
*[[Leon Grimes]] - mixed race, Amerindian/European
*[[Tom Zarek]] - European
*[[Portia King]] - European
**[[Willie King]] - Her son, also European
*[[Jacob Cantrell]] - European
*The Sagittaron quarter of [[Camp Oil Slick]] is shown in "[[The Woman King]]" to constitute various ethnicities.
*[[Clarice Willow]] - European

===Tauron===
*[[Helena Cain]] - European
*[[Sam Adama]] - Eastern European
*[[Joseph Adama]] - Amerindian
*[[Shannon Adama]] - European
*[[Tamara Adama]] - Amerindian/European
*[[Guatrau]] - Amerindian
*[[Tomas Vergis]] - European
*A young woman at ''Backtalk With Baxter Sarno'' - Asian
*Various members of the *[[Ha'la'tha]] - Various, mostly European and Amerindian

===Virgon===
*[[Marshall Bagot]] - European

==Race and Sexuality==
:''An article dedicated to sexuality in the re-imagined series can be found at [[Sexuality in Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]].''

Interracial couplings seem common to the point of ubiquity, and have never been commented upon. It is interesting that appearances corresponding to what in the real world are widely considered clearly definable ethnic groups continue to exist in light of this. Notable interracial couples:
*William and Caroline Adama
*[[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] and [[Karl Agathon]] ([[Tahmoh Penikett]], who plays Agathon, is Amerindian/European)
*Anastasia Dualla and [[Billy Keikeya]] (Keikeya is European)
*Anastasia Dualla and Lee Adama
*Tory Foster and Gaius Baltar

That being said, at least one individual, Kara Thrace, has only been shown in sexual relationships with individuals of her own race: [[Gaius Baltar]], [[Samuel Anders]], and the Adama brothers (although see the [[#The Adama Brothers|note]] below regarding their ethnicity).

==The Adama Brothers==
The Miniseries received some criticism for casting [[Edward James Olmos]], a dark-skinned Latino, as [[William Adama|the father]] of [[Jamie Bamber]], a pale-skinned Englishman. These points were addressed somewhat in the first season, during which viewers are briefly introduced to both [[Carolanne Adama|Carolanne]] and [[Zak Adama]]. During a dinner party in "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]", [[Ellen Tigh]] offers her opinion that [[Lee Adama]] takes after his mother in appearance, while Zak took after his father. Since human skin pigmentation is determined by several genes which can be inherited independently, this scenario is quite plausible.

As such, it is difficult to pigeonhole the Adama brothers as being of either European descent (as Lee appears, and his actor is) or mixed Amerindian/European (as Zak appears, and his actors have been). Where relevant, it is probably best to consider them both of approximately 1/4 Amerindian and 3/4 European descent, regardless of the genetic background of the actors who played them.

In an effort to increase the resemblance between the two characters, Olmos wore blue contact eye lenses to show some genetic commonality with Bamber. Jamie Bamber also dyed his blond hair brown to more closely resemble his on-screen father.

=="Ethnic" Names==

Some characters have distinctly Indo-European personal names or surnames which span multiple "Earth" languages and their generally associated ethnic origins: these include first names such as [[James McManus|James]], [[William Adama|William]], [[Laura Roslin|Laura]], and [[Helena Cain|Helena]], and surnames like [[Emmitt Jones|Jones]], [[Daniel Novacek|Novacek]], [[Bryan Smith|Smith]], [[Brendan Costanza|Costanza]] and [[James McManus|McManus]].

Other characters have surnames that are of non-western origins, such as [[Tom Zarek|Zarek]], [[Billy Keikeya|Keikeya]], [[Royan Jahee|Jahee]] and [[Robin Wenutu|Wenutu]].

There are also ancient Greek, Roman and Hebrew names. Personal and surnames, names of locations in use, as well as names like "Adama" which are carry-overs from the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]: [[Prosna]], [[Socinus]], [[Cally Henderson|Cally]], [[Playa Palacios]], [[Sharon Valerii|Valerii]], [[Karl Agathon|Agathon]], [[Kara Thrace|Thrace]], etc.

Often these are combined: [[Sekou Hamilton]], Cally Henderson, Billy Keikeya, [[Gaius Baltar]], William Adama, and [[Louis Hoshi]].

To make matters even more complicated, these names do not correspond to either ethnic or "racial" populations among the surviving Colonial citizens, nor do they align with Colonial nationalism. Not all Sagittarons have an European personal name like "Tom" and a Hebrew surname like "Zarek" and not all dark-skinned characters have non-western first names like "Sekou". Daniel Novacek (played by [[Carl Lumbly]], an actor of Jamaican origin), for instance, has an Eastern European surname. In "[[Blood and Chrome]]", when [[Xander Toth]] is mistaken for a Captain Ramirez, he rhetorically asks, "Do I look like a Ramirez?", the first suggestion that name and apparent ethnicity correspond in the Twelve Colonies.

It is interesting to note the commonality of Indian/Sanskritic names such as Singh (Lion) in [[Gara Singh]], Patel (Village Chief) in [[Sasha Patel]], or Priyah (Beloved) in [[Priyah Magnus]], as well as other typically Indo-European pagan names like the Germanic Olaf (Ancestor's Heirloom) in [[Olaf Willow]]. This is interesting to note because the 12 Colonies seem to be based on ancient polytheistic Indo-European cultures (Germanic, Roman, Greek and Indian). Scholarship over the last century has determined that many of the languages and polytheistic religions of Europe and India are related (both English and Hindi are members of the Indo-European language family for example, and Greek Zeus/Latin Jūpiter/Sanskrit Dyáus Pitā are all thought to be references to a common Proto-Indo-European deity), indicating a precursor culture known as Proto-Indo-European existed. Sanskrit, the oldest surviving Indo-European language (today used as a literlurgical language in Buddhism and Hinduism), is frequently used in religious hymns by the Colonials, and Roman/Greek alternative names like Jupiter/Zeus are used interchangably. The implication could be that the survivors of the Colonial exodus are the ancestors of the real Proto-Indo-European cultures who gave their language and religion to Europe, Iran and India.

==Notes==
For a discussion of race in BSG, see this blog post from the Radical Compounds blog: [http://radicalcompounds.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/bsg-post-racial/ Is BSG Post-Racial or is that not even the problem? ]

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Talk:Viper Mark III/Archive 1

2012-11-27T22:57:26Z

David cgc: /* Size */

==Size==
Those numbers seem big! Surely you can't just read them off the scale off the graph as that's for the "ground" level, while in the top down view the Vipers we see are several meters up, and so closer to the viewer, so perspective would inflate the apparent size. [[User:Phalanx-a-pedian|Phalanx-a-pedian]] 17:35, 14 November 2012 (EST)

:I thought the same thing, but that's the math. The top-down view is an orthographic projection taken directly from Lightwave, so there isn't any perspective distortion make the Vipers look bigger than the floor (the bottom Viper has another one below and slightly ahead of it. You can see the nose and forward wingtips peaking out, and they're exactly the same size as the one above it, proving there's no perspective). I also scaled a Mark II orthographic publicity render to it for comparison, and the cockpits are the same size (and from the shots in B&C, the III seems to be using the same physical cockpit set as the II did). [[http://www.gian-cursio.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Viper237.jpg See for yourself.]] -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 18:27, 14 November 2012 (EST)

::That is a HUGE Viper! Why would that make it so big? I mean, I know Vipers are pretty damn small compaired to modern aircraft but.. would that even still fit in an unmodified launch tube? [[User:Phalanx-a-pedian|Phalanx-a-pedian]] 04:37, 16 November 2012 (EST)

:::Shall we add the length and wingspan back in, then? -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 17:57, 27 November 2012 (EST)

==update picture==

This page should update it's main picture as in episode 5 of Blood and Chrome there are much clearer shots of the Viper IIIs that show the whole Viper without obstruction. Tried adding this myself, but unfortunally was not able to include pictures on this Wiki. [[User:VARGR|VARGR]] 14:33, 23 November 2012 (EST)

Heres a couple of pictures I took of it you can use. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/_VARGR_/Viper-mark-III.png http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/_VARGR_/Viper-mark-III2.png

::Tried myself. Didn't work. I don't think it like the dashes (-) you have in the file names. - [[User:Frylock86|Frylock86]]

Well if you're able to upload pictures yourself just take one of these and save it onto your computer then upload to the wiki and hopefully that will work. [[User:VARGR|VARGR]] 19:32, 26 November 2012 (EST)

: Looks like these were already uploaded by Frylock. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 01:04, 27 November 2012 (EST)

Djerba

2012-11-27T22:14:56Z

David cgc: Added source for the name

[[Image:Djerba.png|thumb|300px|Holoband representation of Djerba.]]
'''Djerba''' is a moon used by the Colonials as a winter resort prior to the [[First Cylon War]].

It was captured by Cylon forces early in the conflict, and converted to a strategic outpost. Due to its location deep within Cylon-held space, it was lightly-defended with at least one [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]] within [[FTL]] jump distance (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

== Notes ==

*[[Wikipedia:Djerba|Djerba]] is an island off the coast of Tunisia. According to legend, Djerba is the island of the lotus-eaters described in Homer's ''Odyssey'', who spent their days in a drugged stupor. Odysseus forced his crew back to his ship, fearing they'd succumb to the same lethargy and never wish to leave.

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image:Djerba 2.png|''[[Osiris]]'' approaching Djerba.
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Battlestar Group

2012-11-23T21:01:50Z

David cgc: Changed BSG-54 to "included," since the group number didn't match the hull number, which seems to be the criterion for "led."

:''"BSG" is an abbreviation for "battlestar group" and is also an abbreviation for the television series, ''Battlestar Galactica.'' See [[Battlestar Galactica]] for links to the series, the ships, and other general information about the series.''

A '''battlestar group''' is by basic definition a formation of Colonial military vessels consisting of a [[battlestar]] and its accompanying support ships. These support ships may fulfill offensive and defensive combat roles (dedicated heavy gun ships, smaller carriers), as well as combat support roles (logistics, medical, repair facilities).

The concept of a battlestar group can also encompass several battlestar formations operating as a combined, coordinated combat package — permanently assigned, or assembled as a task force for a specific mission — under one commander, typically an [[admiral]]. This is a possibility given the number of available battlestars at the [[Cylon attack|outbreak of hostilities with the Cylons]].

:''The above information is drawn from [[Ronald D. Moore]]'s basis on a modern-day [[wikipedia:en:Carrier_battle_group|aircraft carrier battle group]].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://blog.scifi.com/battlestar/archives/2005/01/#a000014|title=RDM blog post on January 20, 2005|date=|accessdate=2007-02-24|last=|first= D.|format=|language=}}</ref>''

==Known Battlestar Groups==
The following battlestar groups are known to have existed before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]:

*BSG 39: Included the battlestar ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]''.<ref>In "[[33]]", [[Crashdown]] is referred to as a "refugee from ''Triton''" and wears the ship's patch, which shows the number of the battlestar group.</ref>
*BSG 41: Included the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]''.
*BSG 54: Included the [[Orion Class Battlestar|''Orion'' class Battlestar]] ''[[Osiris]]'', under Commander [[Ozar]]
*BSG 62: Led by the [[Mercury class battlestar|''Mercury'' class battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', under Admiral [[Helena Cain]].
*BSG 75: Led by ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', under [[William Adama]].

==Notes==

*The only on-screen mention of the term is the episode "[[Water]]", on a chart on the podium during the meeting about the water crisis.
*Although the term "battlestar group" implies the presence of multiple vessels, the designation appears to be retained when the battlestar is unaccompanied (such as ''Galactica''), as it would be the centerpiece of any such formation.

==See Also==
*[[List of terms (RDM)|List of terms in the Re-imagined Series]]

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Talk:Raptor/Archive 1

2012-11-22T23:46:58Z

David cgc: /* War-era Raptor retired? */ new section

== Raptor Armament ==

In the Episode : "Fragged" we see a hovering Raptor use what appears to be a nose mounted "Vulcan" cannon of sorts to destroy a handfull of Cylon Centurions...
is there any info on this gun, and wether or not its standard for Raptors?---Posted by Strato

*That was not a Vulcan cannon. That was a stack of missles. We've never seen Raptors firing bullets, and only on this one occasion have we ever see them fire anything (missles). We're not even sure if they're normally loaded with ''weapons'' of any kind; they could just be loaded on special occasions. Raptors are a support craft, which does actually enter a combat zone, and although a multi-purpose vehicle it's ''primary'' mission profile as stated by Boomer in the Miniseris is "to fly ahead of a Viper squadron, use long range scanning equipment to '''scout''' for enemy targets, then Jump (using it's limited small FTL drive) behind the lines of the Vipers, fall back and provide electronic support". It's not really meant to engage stuff. --[[User:Ricimer|Ricimer]] 18:51, 30 January 2006 (EST)

:Does anyone have a high-res image of a Raptor equipped with missile pods and/or the underwing missiles? --[[User:Madbrood|Madbrood]] 06:37, 14 November 2006 (CST)
::There hasn't been a HD airing of the episode yet. I could take a screenshot but would only be low res? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] <sup>([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]])</sup> 07:32, 14 November 2006 (CST)
:::Sure, go ahead. I think the aramament section needs one :) --[[User:Madbrood|Madbrood]] 08:16, 17 November 2006 (CST)

You are correct...went back and rewatched the DVD...for somereason I mistook the smoke trails from the missles as smoke from a vulcan cannon.
my bad. -- [[User:Stratohead|Stratohead]]

== The nuke? ==

Would anyone object to my adding the nuclear weapon mounted on Boomer's raptor in the season 1 finale to the armaments section? -[[User:Admiral Rupert|Admiral Rupert]]

== ECM Support ==

What does "well it supports other ships ECM" mean? (This is a sincere question, despite the fact I can't manage to inquire without what sounds to me to be a questionable tone.) --[[User:CalculatinAvatar|CalculatinAvatar]] 15:57, 8 April 2006 (CDT)
:It provides Electronic counter meastures support for an entire squadron of Vipers, sort of like an Osprey. --[[User:The Merovingian|The Merovingian]] <sup>([[Special:Contributions/The Merovingian|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/The Merovingian|E]])</sup> 16:29, 8 April 2006 (CDT)

== Raptor Controls ==
Does anybody know of any screenshots showing the Raptor flight controls? The closest I could come was [http://bsgmedia.org/gallery/albums/Water/BSG_1x02_Water_307.jpg this] which doesn't have flight controls displayed, but has velocity readouts, etc. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 08:16, 16 August 2006 (CDT)

:There are lots of eps where Raptor cockpits are shown where we can start looking. By memory, useful ones should include [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]], [[Home, Part II]] and [[Fragged]]. I looked at the miniseries as well with no success. Given that these were designed based on helocopter designs, a small joystick control is highly likely. Maybe this is something that Ngarenn can confirm...? --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:26, 16 August 2006 (CDT)

::I've also got a look at the interior in a season 2 video blog. The ECO has a joystick, but the port pilot's stick appears to be to the left of the seat, and the starboard pilot's seat has one to the right. Because of the room of the set it may have been impractical to make it a true joystick between the legs of the pilots. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 15:42, 17 August 2006 (CDT)
:::Many modern aircraft have side-sticks though, helicopters generally have a center-mounted joystick and a right-side collective. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:13, 17 August 2006 (CDT)

== Capacity ==

It would be good to quote how many people can you fit into one Raptor. I assume we could glean this from Boomer's small evacuation from Caprica in the Miniseries, but I don't have that to hand. [[User:OTW|OTW]] 13:15, 18 September 2007 (CDT)
: Well, even then, it might be a bit difficult to ascertain, since there were children aboard the Raptor as well. Two children could easily weigh about the same as a grown man. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 13:34, 18 September 2007 (CDT)

== Weight. ==

It says in the side column that the Raptor weights 50 tons (!); is this actually specified in the miniseries? An Airbus A380 weighs about 620 tons, and its 240 feet long. Yet a Raptor that's roughly 30 feet long weighs nearly a tenth as much? Granted that this is a TV show, but I think thats a little absurd...--[[User:Helo87|Helo87]]
: I'd like to know where ''that'' figure came from. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 20:33, 20 December 2007 (CST)
:Yes, it's from the Miniseries. Boomer says something like "You aren't the one trying to land 50 tons of Raptor". The figure always seemed way too high to me. Something for a footnote to point out. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 01:04, 21 December 2007 (CST)
::FWIW, the exact quote (if memory serves) is "You're not the one out there trying to land 50 tons of Raptor on a moving platform" (not sure about the platform part). Boomer says it when she and Tyrol have their fake argument before it's revealed that they have a relationship. --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]<sup>([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]])</sup> 05:50, 21 December 2007 (CST)
:::Well, in any case I don't think its meant to be taken literally. For all we know, Grace Park ad-libbed the line (according to Eick, very little of the miniseries' scripted dialog came out like it was written) and that within the context of the conversation its not meant to be accurate. There's simply no way that a Raptor weighs 50 tons; 15 maybe, but not 50. Is deletion the way to go here? --[[User:Helo87|Helo87]]
::::Well, it was spoken in the miniseries, so it's technically canonical information. For all we know, the Raptor may be 50 tons, but may have some sort of synthetic gravity techno-gizmo that reduces that weight. As for how we deal with it, we should definitely put where that figure came from in a footnote. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 15:53, 21 December 2007 (CST)
:::::I'm not saying that we should remove it. But add something like "Give its size, this figure seems unrealistically high.". It's really too small to weigh that much. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 16:23, 21 December 2007 (CST)
::::::Yeah, adding that bit of analysis is fine, as so long as we have the figure sourced.-- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 16:34, 21 December 2007 (CST)
:::::::You know, I would imagine that on a spaceship, weight is not so important as mass. Since all the gravity on a battlestar is artificial, weight is kind of a superfluous quantity anyways.--[[User:OrionFour|OrionFour]] 19:21, 22 December 2007 (CST)

I see someone added the quote, but I'm not entirely sure about the end of it ("moving platform" or "moving hangar deck" or something entirely different). Could someone rewatch that part (I don't have my copy of the Miniseries handy and won't for a few days). --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]<sup>([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]])</sup> 17:15, 21 December 2007 (CST)
:::::::Well, how about we put down 15 tons? Its arguable that Grace Park was actually going for that number (or that it was written that way) but while saying her lines she said 50 instead of 15. She speaks the line pretty quickly...--[[User:Helo87|Helo87]]

(reseting indentation level to base) Here's what we need to do. Firstly, we need to find out what the subtitles say. If the subtitles say 15 instead of 50, then we can go with the subtitles. On the other hand, if the subtitles also give that 50 figure, then we '''have to quote it''', even if it sounds absurd. We're not here to rewrite the series' history every time we see something that doesn't jive with our understanding of the world around us.

If 50 is what she says -- and is confirmed by said subtitles -- then we stick with the 50 ton figure she gave. As I said, for all we know they have some sort of technological thingamajiggie that allows the ship to fly with that weight. Hell, how much does an FTL drive weigh anyway? Who knows?

However, what we '''can and should''' do is provide a piece of ''analysis'' noting why this doesn't seem likely, citing real-world examples as appropriate. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] - [http://www.sanctuarywiki.org Sanctuary Wiki — ''New'']</sup> 17:05, 22 December 2007 (CST)
:I agree that we shouldn't just change it. But the issue is that it shouldn't weigh that much in the first place, not that it couldn't fly. Anyways, the article includes a footnote about it now. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 17:33, 22 December 2007 (CST)

== Non-Colonial Fleet Raptors ==

In the Plan several non-standard color Raptors appear. On Picon's harbor there appears a green white Raptor. On Caprica and also in Picon are emergency rescue Raptors colored red and white. The different colors could indicate other agencies using the Raptor. Indicating the Raptor is not for the Colonial Fleet exclusively.
--[[User:RedWolf|RedWolf]] 16:39, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

== War-era Raptor retired? ==

There's a line in the section about the B&C Raptor being retired before the end of the war, going off of the Razor Flashbacks. Should we really be treating the portions that didn't make it into the final movie as reliable, especially considering how much of them has already been overridden by B&C (like the last mission of the war being Adama's first time in combat, or the TOS-throwback uniforms, or the unchanged hangar deck and raptor design)?-- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 18:46, 22 November 2012 (EST)

Coker Fasjovik

2012-11-19T22:07:17Z

David cgc: Typo for "gung

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Junior Lieutenant '''Coker Fasjovik''' is a [[Raptor]] [[ECO]] (electronic countermeasures officer) serving the Colonial Fleet during the 10th year of the [[First Cylon War]].

Upon [[William Adama]]'s assignment to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', he is saddled with Fasjovik as the pilot of ''[[Wild Weasel]]''; Fasjovik actively despises Adama's gung-ho nature and rebukes Adama's attempts to befriend him. He derided his previous pilot, [[Oliver Bead]] as an "asshole" who was worth "ten [[huskers]] like [William Adama]".

Fasjovik is relieved when Commander [[Silas Nash]] gives him and his new pilot a "milk run" to deliver cargo, as he only has 47 days remaining in his second mandatory tour of duty in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. However, much to Fasjovik's chagrin, the "milk run" was a pretense for an actual classified mission involving [[Beka Kelly]], one of the [[Graystone Industries]] computer programmers who helped refine the code for the [[MCP]] — the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]' brain and artificial intelligence (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

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William Adama

2012-11-19T22:03:46Z

David cgc: /* Background */ Added real inspiration for Adama's callsign from B&C

:''For information on William Adama's [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Original Series]] counterpart, see [[Adama (TOS)]].''
:''For characters with the same name, see: [[William Adama (disambiguation)]].''
:''For other people named the shortened version of William, see: [[Bill (disambiguation)]].''
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|death= Presumably on Earth, c. 148,000 BCE
|parents= [[Joseph Adama]] † (father)<br/>[[Evelyn Adama]] † (mother)
|siblings= [[Tamara Adama]] † (half-sister)<br/>[[William "Willie" Adama]] † (half-brother)<ref>William "Bill" Adama is the only child from Joseph Adama's second marriage.</ref>
|children= [[Lee Adama|Leland J. Adama]] (son)<br/>[[Zak Adama]] † (son)
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|rank=Admiral
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Admiral '''William Adama''', a veteran of the [[First Cylon War]], is the commanding officer of the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'', and has the longest tenure as the highest ranking officer in the Colonial Fleet after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].

== Background ==
*William Adama was born in 57 BCH on Caprica, the son of [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] and [[Evelyn Adama]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]") He was named after his [[Willie Adama|deceased half-brother]] and their paternal [[William Adama Sr.|grandfather]] ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). His father was a criminal defense lawyer who later specialized in civil liberties cases, while his mother was an accountant ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]") and Joseph's personal legal assistant ([[CAP]]: "[[Reins of a Waterfall]]"). He was raised in [[Qualai]], a small coastal community ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]").
*The extent of William Adama's knowledge regarding his half-siblings and his father's previous marriage, or his father's involvement with [[Daniel Graystone]] and the creation of the [[Cylon (RDM)|Cylons]], is not known.
* He was still in school at the beginning of the [[Cylon War]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]," Episode 1). During his childhood, he was considered small for his age and would often be beaten by his peers ([[TRS]]: [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)/Season 3#99|deleted scene]], "[[Exodus, Part II]]").
*Adama served late in the [[Cylon War]] as both a [[Raptor]] and [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilot, his first assignment being on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. He was given the call sign "Husker"<ref>Adama's callsign is misspelled as "Husher" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (2005 Novel)|Miniseries novelization]], which is considered a [[BW:SEPCON|separate continuity]] source.</ref> by his first co-pilot, [[Coker Fasjovik]], who assumed Adama grew up on a farm due to his gung-ho enthusiasm for the service. Adama's first mission behind enemy lines was in a Raptor undergoing an unknown mission ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]," Episode 1; "[[Sine Qua Non]]," "[[Blood and Chrome]]"). During his time on ''Galactica'', he had a romantic relationship with [[Jaycie McGavin]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]", Episode 1). He proved a gifted pilot, shooting down his first [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] on his very first combat mission, for which he received a commendation ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]", Episode 3; "[[Hero]]").
*In the last week in the war, Adama served on ''[[Galactica]]'' when the battlestar was boarded by Cylon forces. He recalled to his friend [[Saul Tigh]] a dangerous Cylon tactic that tried to turn the battlestar's power against itself ([[TRS]]: "[[Valley of Darkness]]", [[List of Deleted Scenes - Season 2 (RDM)#Valley of Darkness|deleted scene]]).
*Furloughed by [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] after the war's end, Adama found work as a deck hand on a [[Sedulana|merchant fleet civilian freighter]], where he met [[Saul Tigh]], who became a long-time friend ([[TRS]]: "[[Scattered]]", "[[Valley of Darkness]]").
*Adama married [[Carolanne Adama]], whose family had political influence with the defense subcommittee and pulled to get Adama reinstated to the Colonial Fleet. Adama (now a major) himself arranged for Tigh's reinstatement two years later.
*William and Carolanne Adama had two sons, [[Lee Adama|Lee]] and [[Zak Adama|Zak]], before the pressures of Adama's career and the time he spent away from home in active service began to place a strain on their marriage, and the two eventually divorced ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]], "[[A Day in the Life]]").
*While elder son Lee showed promise as a Viper pilot, younger Zak Adama did not. [[Kara Thrace]], Zak's flight instructor and lover, certified him for basic flight despite his poor flight skills. Later, Zak Adama was killed in an operational flight. Zak's death would cause a rift between Commander Adama and his older son for nearly [[Act of Contrition|three years]] until Thrace admits her error to both of them.
*Adama rose through the ranks of the peacetime fleet, becoming the executive officer of the battlestar ''[[Columbia (RDM)|Columbia]]'', before becoming the commander of the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]''. About six years <ref name="hero">While dialogue from "[[Hero]]" places these events at 1 BCH, this contradicts previously established dates about the time Adama and others served on ''Galactica''. See [[Hero#Analysis]] for a detailed explanation why ''Battlestar Wiki'' chooses to treat this as a continuity error.</ref> prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], he was ordered by Admiral [[Peter Corman]] to escort a [[Stealthstar|stealth scout ship]] over the [[Armistice Line]]. The mission was a failure, and in an attempt to cover up, he ordered the ship and its pilot shot down. Ever since, he had felt guilt, both over shooting down his own pilot and over the possibility that his actions resulted in the holocaust. According to Tigh, this mission brought his star into descent, and he was given command of ''Galactica'' as a graceful way of easing into retirement.
*Adama has the rare combination of qualities that make up a good leader: insight, the ability to naturally command respect, a common touch that enables him to relate to the enlisted personnel under his command as well as his officers, intuition, intelligence, a strong belief in his own abilities, and the ability to take the advice of others. These qualities are reflected in the fact that personnel of all ranks aboard ''Galactica'' hold him in high regard, and know that he is approachable ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]).
*Adama mistrusts politicians, and sometimes places too strongly a value of loyalty to those he regards as family and friends. From his uneasiness to [[Laura Roslin]]'s unexpected assumption of the Presidency, to the tolerance and patience of his friend, Saul Tigh, and [[You Can't Go Home Again|his stubbornness to save Kara Thrace]], Adama shows a dogged determination that few others care to confront.
*Adama does not share the majority of Colonial beliefs in the gods ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]"), although he has come to accept that his people's scripture may have relevance to the search for Earth ([[TRS]]: "[[Home, Part II]]").
*Several notable assignments and reassignments during his 45-year career in the Colonial Fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]"):
**D6/21311 - First commission: battlestar ''Galactica'' fighter squadron
**E4/21312 - Commendation for shooting down Cylon fighter in first combat mission
**D5/21314 - Mustered out of service post-armistice
**R6/21317 - Served as deckhand in merchant fleet and as common [...] aboard inter-colony tramp freighters
**D1/21331 - Recommissioned to Fleet
**D6/21337 - Major: battlestar ''[[Atlantia (RDM)|Atlantia]]''
**R8/21341 - Executive Officer: battlestar ''[[Columbia (RDM)|Columbia]]''
**C2/21345 - Commander: battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]''
**C2/21348 - Commander: battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''

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<gallery>
Image:BillAdama.png|William Adama around the age of 4 ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]")
Image:Young Adama.jpg|William Adama during the first Cylon War ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]").
Image:Silently screaming.png|Adama silently screaming as he is informed of the bad bones in [[Galactica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]").
Image:Youngadamafamily.jpg|A somewhat older William Adama and his two sons.
Image:Adama freighter.jpg|Adama aboard an inter-colony tramp freighter ([[TRS]]: "[[Scattered]]").
</gallery>

== Character History==

=== Childhood ===

* He was still in school when the First [[Cylon War]] started ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]," Episode 1). During his childhood, he was considered small for his age and would often be beaten by his peers ([[TRS]]: [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)/Season 3#99|deleted scene]], "[[Exodus, Part II]]").

=== The Fall of the Twelve Colonies ===

[[image:Mini_Adama_Tigh_DRADIS.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Commander Adama and Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] plot a course to [[Ragnar Anchorage]] in the [[Miniseries]].]]

*At the time just prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]], William Adama serves out his final weeks as commander of the battlestar ''[[Galactica]]''. After some 50 years of service, the historic warship is in the process of being decommissioned, and it is one of Adama's final duties to formally hand her over to the [[Colonial Ministry of Education]], which would operate the ship as a living museum and educational center commemorating the [[First Cylon War|original Cylon War]].
*As a retirement gift, several members of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s deck crew find and restore Adama's old [[Viper Mark II]].
*On news of a renewed Cylon attack, Adama's first thoughts are, "Dead. We're all dead" ([[TRS]]: "[[Home, Part II]]"). Despite this, as well as the presumed loss of his [[Carolanne Adama|ex-wife]] in Caprica City, he unhesitatingly takes control of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] after [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Picon|Picon]] Fleet Headquarters is destroyed and Admiral [[Nagala]] is killed.
*At Ragnar Anchorage, Adama deduces that [[Number Two|Leoben Conoy]]'s "allergies" are really the effect of Ragnar's cloud's electro-magnetic radiation upon the [[silica pathways]] composing a Cylon brain, despite the fact that the existence of [[Humanoid Cylon|biological Cylons]] is presumably unknown to humans at that time.<ref>See [[Miniseries, Analysis#Commander William Adama|Miniseries, Analysis]] for hypotheses concerning Adama's curious ability to quickly deduce Conoy's real nature.</ref>
*Once President Roslin convinces Adama the futility of fighting against overwhelming odds, and with what may be the last 50,000 humans who remain anywhere, he makes the switch to the more tactical thinking that keeps the Colonial Fleet at least one step ahead of their Cylon pursuers.
*From the outset, he is savvy enough to give every single survivor of the devastating attack on the Colonies a reason for hope for the future: the legend of [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. This falsehood [[Tomb of Athena|comes back to haunt him]] as the weeks continue, as Roslin is aware of this lie to the crew and states this privately to Adama.

=== From the Colonies to Kobol ===

*Adama continues to face the problem of infiltration within the Fleet by [[humanoid Cylon]]s as well as [[Demand Peace|dissenting humans]] who protest or terrorize others in the Fleet. Adama continually redefines the boundaries of military and civil leadership. After some [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|serious missteps between he and President Roslin]], the two later become friends as well as influential leaders.
*[[Sharon Valerii]], a trusted [[Raptor]] pilot who served with Adama for two years, reveals herself unwittingly as a Cylon sleeper agent and shoots Adama at point blank range after a [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|critical mission near Kobol]]. Cottle [[Fragged|eventually repairs]] the damage to Adama's body, but Adama's psyche takes the larger hit while he repairs the [[Resistance|damage to the Fleet]] he and Col. Tigh have caused in arresting President Roslin, as well as the existence of a [[Sharon Agathon|second copy of Valerii]].
*While at first Adama takes a similar stance to Tigh in assuming a hard military posture, a conversation with [[Anastasia Dualla|Dualla]] helps him realize that, despite the problems, the Fleet is his family, and the family must stay together. After finding the [[Tomb of Athena]] with Roslin and reuniting a [[Laura Roslin faction|factioning of the Fleet]], Adama firmly buries the hatchet between himself and Roslin publicly.
*In a desperate plan, Adama trusts the second Valerii to help [[Flight of the Phoenix|ward off]] a [[Great Cylon Turkey Shoot|massive Cylon fleet]]. Despite his "gut" feelings about the Cylon, he finds common ground often with her, even apologizing to her after a [[Resurrection Ship, Part I|distasteful incident]].

<gallery>
Image:Attack adama.jpg|Adama seconds after having been shot by [[Sharon Valerii]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").
image:Home_pt1-Adama.jpg|Adama paints a model naval ship while talking to [[Anastasia Dualla|Dualla]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Home, Part I]]").
</gallery>

=== ''Pegasus'' ===

*Adama stoically accepts Admiral [[Helena Cain]]'s overall command. Wary of her behavior and her crew, Adama follows his own truism: stick to what you know, until you find something better.
*Matters with Cain's unusually totalitarian command style come to a head when Cain makes [[Pegasus (episode)|several highly questionable orders]] that lead him to face off with her battlestar and her command in a [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus|military challenge]]. While the issue is [[Resurrection Ship, Part I|temporarily defused]], Adama is told by, of all people, President Roslin that Cain is a threat to the safety of the Fleet's citizens and must be eliminated.
*Adama avoids killing Cain after realizing that he would become the monster that the Cylons believed they were, unaware that she has plotted his demise as well.
*With Cain's fate sealed not by Adama but [[Gina Inviere]], a frail President Roslin promotes Adama to Admiral. He gives her a simple, affectionate kiss, which she returns, signifying another change in their turbulent association ([[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]).

=== New Caprica ===

[[Image:Adama being carried Exodus-Pt-II.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Adama being carried by crew and civilians after the [[Battle of New Caprica]] (mid left).]]

*Adama's sense of justice with Roslin holds when he confronts her about [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|a conspiracy]] involving her re-election. Roslin admits the conspiracy but she is certain disaster will strike if [[Gaius Baltar]] becomes president. He agrees, but convinces Roslin that the correct course of action is to acknowledge a miscount and cover the conspiracy.
*When ''[[Cloud Nine]]'' and two other ships blow up as a result of [[Gina Inviere]]'s last effort of sabotage, Adama is privately infuriated at new President Baltar's refusal to investigate, and begins to wonder if he hadn't made a mistake.
*A year later, Adama commands ''Galactica'' manned by a skeleton crew as the flagship of a defense fleet, consisting of all ships unable or unwilling to make planetfall on [[New Caprica]]. He now sports a thick mustache, and has apparently taken up smoking. Adama feel lonely in command after he allowed many people close to him to settle on the planet despite his initial refusal. Eventually he grants [[Saul Tigh]] leave to take his wife [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]] and go as well. His friendship to [[Laura Roslin]] appears to have deepened and the two share a carefree day during Founders' Day celebrations on the planet, marking the formal ground-breaking of New Caprica City ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]", "[[Unfinished Business]]").
*Shortly after the election, Adama and/or President Baltar commissions Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla a lieutenant (junior grade), skipping the initial commissioned rank of ensign. Aside from pilots, she is the only NCO shown to receive a commission. On the morning after the Founders' Day celebration, Adama approves her transfer to Battlestar ''Pegasus'' to join his son and her lover, Commander Lee Adama.
*During the year in orbit, he mends fences with [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]]. Although he valued her advise earlier, he called her a "thing" or "it" and treated her such. While becoming estranged from the people around him, Adama grows much closer to Agathon, having personal conversations with her and he allowing her to decorate her cell with chairs, tables and other amenities and she has apparently become an advisor of sorts to him ([[TRS]]: "[[Precipice]]"). He permits [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] to marry her, and she adopts his surname, Agathon, thereby further separating herself from the identical Sharon Valerii who shot Adama.
*With Colonel Tigh released from active duty and beached on New Caprica, Adama promotes Lt. Karl Agathon (Helo) to captain and appoints him Executive Officer of ''Galactica,'' thereby demonstrating both the trust he has in Helo despite the latter's marriage to the Cylon prisoner, and his unwillingness to split families.
*Not long after Tigh leaves, a massive Cylon fleet bears down on New Caprica. After a brief discussion with [[Lee Adama|his son]] aboard ''Pegasus'' they order the understaffed Fleet to escape to pre-arranged Jump coordinates. The admiral issues the jump order with a reminder: "We're leaving... but we'll be back."
* Frustrations over the lack of a plan and problems during exercises lead to a conflict with his son whom he attacks over his weight gain and perceived softness. While Lee is pragmatic and doesn't believe that they can rescue the people on New Caprica in their state, his father drives everyone to their limit, thinking it is his misjudgments that brought them into the situation.
*He only forgives himself for leaving almost everyone behind after a conversation with Agathon, where she explains that, after being through so much herself, she discovered that she first had to forgive herself in order to get through it. In her opinion, the human race can't survive if Adama can't forgive himself.
*He commissions Agathon as a Colonial officer shortly after making contact with the [[New Caprica Resistance]], showing complete trust in her. She asks how he knows that she won't betray him and he replies he doesn't, stating "that's what trust is." Eventually a rescue plan takes shape, but Adama decides to go to New Caprica alone, ordering his son to take over as guardian of the Fleet should he not return. Despite their differences of opinion, the two have a heartfelt goodbye.
*Although sustaining losses, and with the last-minute assistance of Lee and ''Pegasus'', Adama is able to [[Battle of New Caprica|successfully pull off the rescue attempt]]. He is lauded by his crew and the civilians for this. He also shaves off his mustache, signifying a new beginning ([[TRS]]: "[[Occupation]]" through "[[Exodus, Part II]]").

=== Flight from New Caprica to "Maelstrom" ===
*Adama is awarded the [[Medal of Distinction]] for his 45 years of distinctive service in the Colonial Fleet. To him this is a penance for the harm that he caused in the past, and his belief that he might have been the cause of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]").
*In an effort to alleviate tensions on ''Galactica'', Adama [[Unfinished Business|holds a boxing tournament]], disregarding rank, allowing people to work out built up frustrations. He himself joins the festivities by challenging Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]]. Beaten, he declares that he let everyone too close to him, which ultimately led to the fracturing of their family on New Caprica, and vows to not make that mistake again.
*After the discovery of the [[Temple of Five]] on the [[algae planet]], four Cylon [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]] jump into orbit. A meeting with the Cylons occurs on ''Galactica'', but Adama threatens to nuke the planet should the Cylons make a claim to it. A standoff occurs, and when the Cylons try to launch six Heavy Raiders, Adama orders the arming the ship's [[missile tubes]]. This frightens the Cylons, who recall five of the six and Adama orders a stand down ([[TRS]]: "[[The Eye of Jupiter]]", "[[Rapture]]").
*With the capture of [[Gaius Baltar]], Adama and President Roslin are faced with a dilemma of what to do with Baltar. They try various methods of interrogation, including food and sleep deprivation, threats, and even an [[interrogation drug]], to find out what the Cylons know about the location of Earth. Adama apparently has previous experience with the drug and, after suggesting its use, acts as the interrogator, showing his darker side ([[TRS]]: "[[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]").
*On his wedding anniversary, Adama is plagued by memories of his [[Carolanne Adama|ex-wife]]. He wonders about the nature of his relationship to Roslin, not admitting that it could turn into a romantic one. He is also unsure how to treat his son, having a hard time telling him his personal feelings: "proud, stubborn and angry", but "coming into his own". While loving his son, he prefers to interact with him as an admiral to a subordinate officer, believing Lee knows how he feels. Upon Roslin's recommendations, he offers his son to organize Baltar's upcoming trial. Although not sure if Lee will have the time, he gives him [[Joseph Adama]]'s old [[Arts and Literature of the Twelve Colonies#Law books|law books]]. It is also revealed that Adama does memory exercises to enable him to know everyone on his crew by name ([[TRS]]: "[[A Day in the Life]]").

=== [[Kara Thrace]]'s death, resurrection and the final leg of the journey to Earth ===
* By chance, Adama is selected to be a judge at the trial. Two weeks after [[Kara Thrace]]'s [[Maelstrom|death]] he is still distraught, having considered her as a daughter—after her resurrection/return/rebirth, he tells her, "You are my daughter" ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part I]]"). In anger, he breaks his model ship. Adama places [[Lee Adama|Lee]] in charge of security for [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]]'s new lawyer, [[Romo Lampkin]], but Lee develops a desire to actively help defend Baltar much to Adama's outrage. The two also come to blows over their dealing with Thrace's loss ([[TRS]]: "[[The Son Also Rises]]"). This results in a break between the father and son, with Lee resigning his commission and Adama questioning his son's integrity after Lee contributed to humiliating his friend [[Saul Tigh]] in court, not able to understand how he could do such things in order to defend a traitor, whom he believes is undeserving of a trial ([[TRS]]: "[[Crossroads, Part I]]").
*Adama reconsiders his relationship with his son after Lee's [[Crossroads, Part II#Noteworthy Dialogue|impassioned speech]] about justice, itself swaying his vote in favor of an acquittal of Baltar. He is further pleased that his son participated in the [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula]], offering him his wings back, which Lee refuses as he believes that he can do better in his new role as the new [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] delegate from [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Crossroads, Part II]]", "[[He That Believeth In Me]]").
* Adama comforts Laura Roslin throughout her [[Doloxan]] treatments on ''Galactica''. The two bond further and share some of their most intimate thoughts. During this, Roslin manages to convince Adama that they will truly find Earth despite his earlier skepticism. Roslin's remarks that Adama is afraid to lose people close to him hit a mark, and he gives Thrace command of the ''[[Demetrius]]'' on a mission to search for Earth. He wants to believe in her despite serious questions regarding her sudden resurrection, even after her attack on Roslin ([[TRS]]: "[[He That Believeth In Me]]", "[[Six of One]]").
*Adama and Roslin later discuss Lee's choices, including his decision to support the right of Baltar's [[Cult of Baltar|cult]] to assemble without stricture. Adama seems to appreciate his son's idealism to a certain extent, despite having been on its opposing side several times. He also attempts to comfort Galen Tyrol after Cally's [[The Ties That Bind|sudden death]], but Tyrol rejects the efforts and Adama demotes him to specialist before Tyrol can endanger any other pilots ([[TRS]]: "[[Escape Velocity]]").
* While Roslin continues her Doloxan treatments aboard ship, he continues to comfort her by reading various books, including ''[[Searider Falcon]]'', to her and generally being present to discuss matters of faith. He later admits to her that she is the reason why he has faith in their mission to find Earth ([[TRS]]: "[[Escape Velocity]]", "[[Faith]]").
[[Image:410 Adama sees the Fleet off.jpg|thumb|William Adama sees the Fleet off.]]
* After [[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?|Roslin's abrupt abduction]] by the rebel Cylon baseship, as well as [[Sharon Agathon]]'s murder of [[Natalie Faust]], he initiates a search for Roslin while ignoring the Fleet's safety and interests. His dismissal of both the Quorum and [[Tom Zarek]] raise tensions in the Fleet that force his son to search for—and become—the interim president in Roslin's place. Further, tensions between Adama and Tigh to boil, notably after Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]] reports that [[Caprica Six]] is impregnated by Tigh. The two come to blows over their decisions regarding the women currently in their lives. Adama admits that he can't live without Roslin and decides to stay behind in a Raptor to wait for Roslin's return. As a result, he hands command of the Fleet over to newly-promoted Admiral Tigh, acknowledging that Tigh has become more knowledgeable about himself and is not the same man who [[Scattered|commanded the Fleet disastrously]] over two years ago ([[TRS]]: "[[Sine Qua Non]]"). After reconnecting with the missing basestar and reuniting with President Roslin on the hangar deck of the basestar, she finally admits that she is in love with him, to which he replies, "About time" ([[TRS]]: "[[The Hub]]").
*When [[Saul Tigh]] confesses that he is a Cylon, [[Revelations|Adama doesn't take it well]]. He can't believe that his decades-long friend is a Cylon and thinks that he was brainwashed on New Caprica. After ordering Marines to arrest Tigh, Adama breaks down in his quarters, hitting a mirror with his fist and sobbing on the floor. His son finds him in this state and tries to get him to pull himself together.

=== Discovery of Earth ===
*After Lee Adama defuses the following crisis with the [[Cylon Civil War|Cylon rebels]], Adama has sufficiently recovered to lead the Fleet on its final jump to Earth, holding a rousing speech [[Revelations|after the arrival]].
* Unfortunately, when the Colonials land on Earth, they discover that the whole planet is a burnt out wasteland ([[TRS]]: "[[Revelations]]"). Baltar confirms that the planet suffered a nuclear holocaust 2000 years ago. There is still enough radiation left to make the planet uninhabitable. Adama leaves the planet's surface in disgust.
* Back on ''Galactica'', Adama receives even more disturbing news. The Rebel Cylons have found evidence on Earth that the Thirteenth Tribe were not human. They were Cylons.
* Adama tries to get Roslin to address the Fleet, but Roslin has completely lost faith in the Scriptures and no longer has the will to lead the people. She initiates a romantic and cohabital relationship with him, stating that she no longer wishes to live for the fleet, but to live for what she wants to.
* After Dualla commits suicide, Adama breaks down in tears over her body and believes he's failed everyone. He starts drinking excessively and eventually makes his way to Saul Tigh's quarters.
* Tigh tries to apologize for not telling him the truth, but Adama ignores him and instead starts drinking more and insulting Tigh. He questions whether Tigh was "programmed" to be his friend all these years. Adama then comments that Ellen must have realized the truth about her husband long before he did, which is why she slept around with half the Colonial Fleet. Tigh tells him to shut up, but Adama keeps goading him. Tigh finally can't take it anymore and points his pistol at Adama. Adama draws his own weapon which he points to his own head. He tells Tigh to kill him or he'll do it himself.
* Tigh suddenly realizes that Adama wants to die, but he doesn't have the guts to pull the trigger himself. Tigh calms down and sternly tells Adama that he still has a duty to this ship and that his death won't make things any better. Adama slowly comes to terms with everything that has happened.
* Later, Adama walks onto CIC and addresses a thoroughly demoralized crew. He acknowledges that they can't stay on Earth, but he promises they will find a new home. Adama then orders the CIC personnel to begin jump preparation and to plot a course for an area of space likely to contain a habitable planet. He reinstates Tigh to his rank and posting, despite the latter's Cylon nature.

=== Mutiny ===
* Adama approves an alliance between rebel Cylon faction without the consent of the Quorum of Twelve. These Cylons are given them full colonial citizenship an Quorum seat in exchange for Cylon technology and accepting the colonial command structure.
* Adama integrates the Cylon heavy raiders (piloted by humanoid Cylons who thus can communicate directly with the humans) into ''Galactica''’s combat air patrols (CAPs), their Six and Eight pilots assigned to Colonial squadrons.
* Adama orders the fleet to allow Cylons to install their more efficient technology aboard the various ships of the Fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]]").
* This unpopular decision ferments a [[Gaeta's Mutiny|mutiny attempt]] led militarily by [[Felix Gaeta]] and politically by [[Tom Zarek]].
* Adama is ''de facto'' removed from command, but before he is taken out of the CIC, Adama speaks of a reckoning of traitors.
* The admiral is able to escape the rebels temporary, and helps Laura Roslin and Baltar escape to the Cylon Basestar, but is recaptured in doing so ([[TRS]]: "[[The Oath]]", "[[Blood on the Scales]]").
* Against the advise of Tom Zarek, Gaeta attempts to have an informal trial of Adama charging him with treason.
* Adama is sentenced to death by Gaeta, but again evades death after a group of loyalists save him. His own executioners join him in his quest to retake the ship and he storms CIC with the group that rescued him, the marines who were supposed to execute him and many crew members who join up with him on the way.
* Gaeta attempts to jump away with the fleet, but is stopped by a large group of loyalists storming the CIC and reinstating Adama in command. Gaeta surrenders without a fight and Adama has him and Zarek executed by a firing squad that he personally commands ([[TRS]]: "[[Blood on the Scales]]").

=== Post-Mutiny and the second Earth ===
* With crew sizes stretched very thin, Adama relies even more on the rebel Cylons, further integrating them into the Fleet.
* ''Galactica'' begins to show small fractures through the ship. Tyrol recommends to Adama to use Cylon technology to fix these fractures. Adama initially disagrees, but eventually orders this to be done ([[TRS]]: "[[No Exit]]", "[[Deadlock]]").
*The increased presence of Cylons aboard ''Galactica'' leads to Adama and Roslin viewing them even more as the same as humans, when they realise that Cylons have taken to placing photographs of their own lost companions in the remembrance hall.
* Further damage to the ship caused by Boomer's FTL jump leads Adama to order ''Galactica'''s abandonment ([[TRS]]: "[[Someone to Watch Over Me]]", "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]").
* Adama changes his mind, after discovering [[The Colony|the location]] of [[Hera Agathon]]. He plans to send the ship off in a blaze of glory in a volunteers-only apparent [[Battle of the Colony|suicide mission]] to rescue the child ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").
* Adama rejects two volunteers: Doctor (Major) [[Sherman Cottle]] is needed by the civilian populace. Adama brevets Lt. [[Louis Hoshi]] to rear admiral and appoints him to command of the rest of the Fleet from the Cylon Basestar under appointed Acting President Romo Lampkin.
* Adama and the volunteers successfully save Hera and destroy the Colony. With the Colony detonating around them, Adama orders [[Kara Thrace]] to [[blind jump]] the ship away, without giving time to draw in the ship's Flight Pods. The ship ends up at a habitable planet, with it's structual integrity totally compromised and it's ability to Jump gone forever.
* Finding the planet habitable and sparcely populated by inexplicedly genetically compatable humans, Adama suggests it be named Earth to take the place of the planet they had long sought.
* The Fleet reunites with ''Galactica''. Adama reluctantly agrees to Lee's proto-ludite settlement plans for the new planet, and orders that the ships of the Fleet be flown into the sun by [[Samuel Anders]] (less the Cylon Basestar which the humanoid Cylons give to the Centurions with which to make their own destiny).
* He flies off in a Raptor with Roslin to find a good place to build a cabin, never planning to return. While remarking on the wildlife, Laura Roslin dies peacefully of her cancer. Realizing this, he tearfully places his wedding ring on her finger.
*He builds a cabin in a mountain range, as were Roslin's wishes, and buries her nearby. Afterwards, he lives in solitude in the cabin, often visiting Laura's grave and speaking to her ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").

==Notes==
*[[Wikipedia:Adama|Adama]] (also known as Nazareth) is the name of a large city in Ethiopia. The name is also a variation on "[[Wikipedia:Adam and Eve|Adam]]," the first man to be created according to the Bible in the [[Wikipedia:Genesis|Book of Genesis]]. In Hebrew the word pronounced "Adama" means earth.
*The Tauron language is portrayed on the show using Ancient Greek. Thus, the most likely etymology for the family name "Adama" is from ''adamas'' (ἀδάμας), which means invincible and is the etymological root of the word ''diamond''. It seems a suitable choice as the surname of the various related characters in this series as it relates to their personality traits.
*Edward James Olmos has brown eyes, but he wears contacts when playing William Adama that make Adama's eyes blue. This is done so that Olmos and [[Jamie Bamber]], who is playing his son Apollo, will resemble each other more.
*Astute viewers may recall Edward James Olmos sharing the screen with realistic humanoid robots as [[w:List of minor characters in Blade Runner#Gaff|Gaff]] in the classic science fiction film ''[[w:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'', which also used the term "skin job" as a pejorative to denote the artificial humanoids.
*Olmos also shares with ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek]]'' star [[MemoryAlpha:William Shatner|William Shatner]] the distinction of being one of only two actors to both command a television starship and portray a police officer in a popular 1980's cop show (''[[w:Miami Vice|Miami Vice]]'' for Olmos, ''[[w:T.J. Hooker|T.J. Hooker]]'' for Shatner), as a regularly credited actor on each show.
*Edward James Olmos is the father of actor [[Bodie Olmos]], who plays [[Brendan Costanza]], and husband of actress [[Lymari Nadal]], who plays [[Giana O'Neill]].
*Roslin has [[Billy Keikeya]] seek out a jeweler to fashion new admiral pins for Adama after Cain's death at the end of "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".

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Talk:Mythological references/Archive 1

2012-11-18T17:05:43Z

David cgc: /* References from Blood and Chrome */

[[Greek Gods]] should be merged here. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 20:30, 13 September 2005 (EDT)

== Irrelevant or Redundant Content? ==

Since we're not a general encyclopedia, do we need to go into detail into Greek tragedy here? Any useful information here might be best as a subsection in the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies]] article. I also questioned the point of view of the article. It seemed slanted, somehow. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 11:27, 13 September 2006 (CDT)

There are references to greek culture in places and character names that go beyond religion. So those might have a place in their own article.<br>
But I agree that article seems somewhat NPOV. Greek tragedy? Maybe, but that could be said for hundereds of other stories. Greek drama is still a rough, maybe unconscious, template for many modern stories --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 11:42, 13 September 2006 (CDT)

I can't quite place the slant here either, though I like having a central point for the mythological references. Perhaps the page would work better as a general Mythology page listing the current Greek, followed by non Greek references? I can think of both Roman and Norse mythology referenced in the show and there isn't an easy way to find them right now. I think that might be a bit more neutral. [[User:Tyrus|Tyrus]] 14:52, 7 December 2006 (CST)

: A very good point, Tyrus. A general mythology page ''would'', in my view, work better than what we have currently. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 22:31, 7 December 2006 (CST)

:: Thanks. Do you think it would be better to rename this page or should I just start a new one and move the information over? [[User:Tyrus|Tyrus]] 07:41, 8 December 2006 (CST)

::: A rename (actually a "move" in wiki terms) would probably be the smoothest transition, as it would automatically redirect all the existing links to the new article. What would the new article name be? Mythology? Mythological references? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 09:01, 8 December 2006 (CST)

::::I was working on a modified version of the article that would merge Greek Gods to this one under the new name "Mythology." But I'm wondering how much of this is redundant to [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies]]. Or, should this article summarize the gods as they relate in RDM, with links to detailed pages if there are any? I was also adding the Egyptian references from TOS, too. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 14:11, 8 December 2006 (CST)

== Cleanup / Merge ==

If noone objects I'd rename this article into "Mythology (RDM)" and divide it into "Greek mythology", "Roman mythology" and maybe "Other" (for such things as Ragnar and Valkyrie). At present that is at [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies]], but this information isn't really strictly religious and as such doesn't all belong there. For example "ships with greek names" isn't a religious topic.

The only problem I see, is a confusion with the mythology of the show as whole, like the Final Five, search for Earth and all that. Maybe calling it"Mythological references" is better

[[Greek Gods]] could probably be deleted outright.
--[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 15:16, 12 January 2007 (CST)

:I concur. Battlestar Wiki is not here to give history lessons on Greek mythology, only to note the mentioned ones as Lords of Kobol and their significance. If you or someone else doesn't do this one, I will be soon. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 22:34, 12 January 2007 (CST)

::I can do it. But I should we have a general "Mythology" article or expand the existing Religion article as you indicated in the deletion note? A in-universe list of mythological references is somewhat extensive, as there are a lot of ships (also in the LDYB tally board) with greek names. And an own article for it, can be linked to in the Religion article.
::For now I'll just go ahead and make the list, as it can just be copied into "Religion" if necessary... --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 05:39, 13 January 2007 (CST)

:::This is perfect, Serenity. Out-of-universe voice works fine here. Maybe I should "smash and bash" articles more often to generate the right results.. ;) --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 11:20, 13 January 2007 (CST)

== Seperate TOS and TNS sections ==

I think combining both shows like this is kinda confusing. I tried to seperate them with additional headers, but there are a few items that are shared between both series. Kobol originates in TOS, but is also present in TNS. TNS Caprica also has pyramids in Caprica City.

Maybe just a third section called "Both Series" or something? I don't think seperate articles are needed, but at the moment you have to look a bit to keep the shows apart --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:54, 17 January 2007 (CST)

:Sounds reasonable; I'll "race" you to it. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:05, 17 January 2007 (CST)

::It's just a bit bloated. For example we'd have two "judeo-christianty" sections then. But in light of some shared items, that's preferable to completely seperate articles --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 13:07, 17 January 2007 (CST)

== Proper placement for Greek antecedent to the name "Cylon"? ==
I've been trying to find out if any of the articles here note that "Cylon" was the name of an Athenian noble who tried to make himself tyrant of Athens in the seventh century BC, but I haven't found any such reference. I'd like to add the reference somewhere, but I can't find a place where it should obviously go -- it can't go here, because Cylon is a historical, not a mythological figure; it doesn't seem to fit under "names" on the Colonial Language page, because that really only deals with proper names, and there's no clear in-universe indication of whether "Cylon" is a proper name. Any suggestions as to where it should go? [[User:Cranston|Cranston]] 20:23, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
: It wouldn't hurt to create an entirely new page entitled "[[historical references]]". -- [[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> 20:48, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
::Or we rename this one to "Mythological and historical references". It already contains some religious notes that aren't strictly mythological anyways. And sometimes there's overlap between history and mythology. -- [[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 20:51, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
:::I like that idea -- sounds like the most economical route to take.[[User:Cranston|Cranston]] 04:13, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

== Atlantia Named for Atlantic Ocean? ==

We received an e-mail from a user who has another idea on where the Battlestar Atlantia received its name. I realize the article cites the source as the name of a hamadryad. Not sure what is correct but told the user I will share his views in the talk page for discussion. His idea is below (I've only altered incorrect spelling):

"I noticed something on this page http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Mythological_references that I might be able to help with. It says >>Atlantia - The name of a hamadryad, a form of nymph and namesake of a battlestar lost in Fall of the Twelve Colonies. Could also be a reference to the legend of Atlantis, written by Plato. <<

In fact, I believe it is a reference to the Atlantic Ocean. I know that's completely illogical, but the original Galactica script for "Saga of a Star World" makes reference to a "Battlestar Pacifica" as one of the battlestars at the ambush, and the novel (unreliable, but based on an earlier version of the script) makes reference to the "Atlantia" and the "Pacifica" being sister-ships.

Yeah, stupid I know, but no stupider than a Battlestar Columbia.

In its earliest drafts, the original Galactica was set in the year 5999 AD, earth having been abandoned and largely forgotten and mythologized maybe three thousand years before. These battlestar names are probably references to something from the long-ago mostly-forgotten human homeworld. Later on in development, they decided to introduce the "Kobol" concept and make the show more-or-less contemporary (1979) rather than in the future, they kept the names they'd already come up with. So, basically, these hokey names are periscopes to an earlier version of the script."
--[[User:Jonathan|Jonathan]] 01:17, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

: Well, that's a valid point. Although Pacifica has [[w:Pacifica|quite a few meanings]]. For instance, it's a planet in the ''Star Trek'' universe, as well as a city in California now overseen by the Governator. Then again, I'm sure that it is probably named after the ocean, given the lack of scientific advisers in the series... Thoughts? -- [[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> 01:45, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
::Isn't the Atlantic '''also''' named after Atlantis? In that case the question whether Atlantia is named after the Atlantic or Atlantis is pretty much moot. --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]<sup>([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]])</sup> 08:26, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
:::According to Wikipedia (for what that's worth), it's named after Atlas. -- [[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 12:03, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
::Serenity do you have a link to the Wikipedia article? I looked up Atlantia and Atlantea but only get the hamadryad article. I'm sure I'm missing something. As an aside, has anyone read anything from BSG that states where the name for the Battlestar Atlantia came from? Production notes, show interview, script, discussion with cast/crew, etc. To me everything mentioned as possible origins seems plausible. When I first saw the name I immediately thought of Atlantis. The user said they no longer have a copy of that script cited at the beginning of this section. But, they wondered if someone else on BSG Wiki might. That would, perhaps, solve this. Until then does anyone have a problem with me having included that a possible source of inspiration is the Atlantic Ocean? --[[User:Jonathan|Jonathan]] 03:00, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Erm, it's just [[w:Atlantic Ocean]] -- [[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 06:37, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

== References from Blood and Chrome ==

There have been several new references in the Blood and Chrome web series - notably Osiris and Loki. Should those be added here or will B&C get it's own section? {{unsigned|Hofner1962}}

: Absolutely! We can add them to the Re-imagined Series section, since that's all the same universe. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 10:39, 18 November 2012 (EST)

: Incidentally, is "Archeron" a mythological reference, a made-up word, or somewhere in between? I've tried looking it up, and as near as I can tell, it's just a common mispelling/corruption of "Acheron," but it's possible I missed something and it has a different origin.-- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 12:05, 18 November 2012 (EST)

Talk:Viper Mark III/Archive 1

2012-11-14T23:28:36Z

David cgc: /* Size */

Talk:Viper Mark III/Archive 1

2012-11-14T23:27:50Z

David cgc: /* Size */

Viper Mark III

2012-11-14T22:04:09Z

David cgc: Added length and wingspan based on Drexler hangar diagram

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| title= Viper Mk. III
| race= Colonial
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The '''Viper Mark III''' is a fighter craft used by the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] in the latter part of the [[Cylon War]]. It is the successor of the [[Viper Mark II]] and the precursor to those craft used by the Fleet following the war, including the [[Viper Mark VII]] (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

During the tenth year of the Cylon War, the [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' carries a full complement of Viper Mark IIIs (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

Colonial Academy recruits practice combat skills in [[holoband]] simulations of the Viper Mark III (''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').

==Notes==

*The Viper Mark III appears to be an incremental update on the Mark II design. External differences include:
**a more angular forward fuselage cross section
**a revised cockpit canopy featuring rounder edges
**more angular side intakes with intake ramps
**narrower thrust nozzles
**what may be two ordnance bays on the fuselage underside

*The Viper Mark III's control stick appears to be a Logitech Wingman

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Rising Star (TRS)

2009-12-08T19:26:33Z

David cgc: Added to note explaining the first explicit sighting of the ship in the Fleet

:''This article is about the Rising Star as seen in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. For the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] version , see [[Rising Star (TOS)]].''

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The '''''Rising Star''''' is a medical transport and is the location of the first birth of a Colonial since the [[Cylon attack]] ([[33]]).

[[Ellen Tigh]] is placed aboard a MEDEVAC Raptor hailing from the vessel by a copy of the Humanoid Cylon known as [[Number One|John Cavil]] shortly before it departs from Picon during the the [[Cylon attack]] ("[[No Exit]]", "[[The Plan]]"). She slips in and out of consciousness aboard the ship for three weeks and is attended to (and cryptically mocked by) Cavil before [[William Adama]] locates her ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). She later procures a day-long stay there for her husband and herself, where she apparently meant for him to meet with agents of [[Tom Zarek]] ([[Colonial Day]]).

''[[Galactica]]'s'' chief medical officer, Dr. [[Cottle]], is aboard the ''Rising Star'' at the time of the attempted assassination of Commander Adama ([[Scattered]]).

The ship's name is notably absent on the [[:Image:Tally chalkboard.jpg|voting tally board]] on ''Galactica'' and the voting tally whiteboard on ''[[Colonial One]]'' ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]).

== Notes ==
[[Image:Rising-star00.jpeg|thumb|150px|an image of the ''Rising star'' from the Original Series]]
* A ship that looks like the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]'' from the Original Series can be seen in shots of the Fleet beginning with the episode "[[Escape Velocity]]." Another vessel of the same design appears in "[[Razor]]" as part of ''Pegasus''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s civilian fleet. "The Plan" is the first time the design was explicitly linked with the ''Rising Star'' in the reimagined series.

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Athena (battlestar)

2009-11-22T22:23:54Z

David cgc: Qualified comment about Tigh's service, since he wasn't really there.

:''For other uses of this name in ''Battlestar Galactica'', see [[Athena]].''

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The battlestar '''''Athena''''' served during the [[Cylon War]].

[[Saul Tigh]] was recorded as having served admirably aboard this ship as a Viper pilot, earning a number of medals. <ref>"Cylon Intelligence Report: Personnel File: Saul Tigh." [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]. Feb./Mar. 2006: 62.
*"Tigh joined the Colonial Officer Candidate School and was reassigned as a [[Viper Mark II|Viper]] pilot, something he excelled in, earning a string of medals in his post aboard the battlestar ''Athena''."</ref>

==Notes==

*Given her participation in the Cylon War, ''Athena'' is almost certain to be one of the twelve [[Galactica type battlestar|original battlestars]] like her sister, ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. However, there is not 100% proof that ''Athena's'' actual class is the same as Galactica. It can not be confirmed with this little information.
*The series bible implys that the "Athena" was one of only three ships of Galactica's class to survive the war. As such it is likely that the "Athena" was one of the Battlestars involved in "[[Operation Raptor Talon]]".

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

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The Plan

2009-10-30T02:15:36Z

David cgc: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */ Typo corrected

{{Episode Data
| image=The Plan - Tigh and Adama in Galactica Corridor.jpg
| title= The Plan
| season=
| special=Y
| episode=
| guests=
| writer= [[Jane Espenson]] <ref name ="cyloncentric">{{cite_web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/08/battlestar-gala.html|title='Battlestar Galactica': Edward James Olmos will direct Cylon-centric special feature|date=08-06-2008|accessdate=09-03-2008}}</ref>
| story=
| director= [[Edward James Olmos]]<ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
| production= 101 - 01001
| rating=
| US airdate=2010
| CAN airdate=
| UK airdate=
| dvd=October 27, 2009
| population=
| prev=[[Daybreak, Part II]]
| next=
}}

== Overview ==
:''This special episode, based on the episode title, involves characters and events based around the series' premise stated in the opening credits of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] and their plan for humanity. The episode is set during the events of the [[Miniseries]] and Season 2, told from the Cylons' perspective, and is currently in post-production.<ref>See [[Mark Verheiden|Mark Verheiden's]] entry on his [http://verheiden.blogspot.com/2008/08/battlestar-galactica-plan.html blog, August 9, 2008.]</ref>The disappearance of [[Shelly Godfrey]] is explained, as is [[Ellen Tigh]]'s mysterious appearance. [[Samuel Anders]] and [[Number One|John Cavil]] are the main viewpoint characters.<ref>Tricia Helfer interview with USA Weekend:[http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/01/exclusive-trici.html]</ref>''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

The show opens with the statement "The Cylons where created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies and they have a Plan." While this is being said they show the Cylon Fleet.

Next, you are taken inside Galatica and you see two Ones being escorted to an airlock. Both of them are having a difference of opinion.

One A - "I was doing fine here, thanks for exposing me."

One B - "You weren't doing fine. Thank goodness. If you'd wiped out this fleet you would have made us ever more irredeemable in the eyes of our parents."

One A - "No, I would have proved us to be superior."

One B - "No, no see, I figured out what went wrong."

One A - "Well that's a very useful revelation to have, if your standing in front of an airlock."

One B - "None the less"

One A - "Our failure is obvious, we had our foot on the throat of humanity and we failed to step down hard enough."

One B - "That was our error. Have you learned nothing in all this time in the fleet. Because I learned a great deal among the rebels on Caprica. Every killing of a human being was a grievous error. You want to know why?"

One A - "I really don't."

One B - "Are you certain?" Because it's fascinating."

One A - "Listen brother. If you are right, that means this whole project was doomed from the beginning."

One B - "Yes, from the very top."

=== Act 1 ===

'''This event take place 2 weeks before the attack on the colonies:'''

''The Cylon Fleet near the “Colony”''

You see two Ones standing over the resurrection tubs of the “Final Five:” Ellen Tigh, Saul Tigh, Samuel T. Anders, Galen Tyrol and Tory Foster they are talking about what they “the Ones” might expect after their parents resurrect. One of the “Ones” plans on joining one of the mothers, “Ellen Tigh” on Picon since he has never experience a nuclear holocaust in person. The other “One” is going to make his way to Caprica to make the final arrangement with their contact.

'''This event takes place 14 hours before the attack on the colonies:'''

''Caprica City:''

Dr. Gaius Baltar is having a little conversation with a “Number Six” who has been posing as an agent of a company seeking defense contracts in exchange for his access to government mainframes she helped him design the navigation program used by the Colonial warships. However, she has been covertly creating backdoors in the program. Shortly after their goodbyes “Number Six” meats up with a “Number One” and passes off the access codes to the Colonial Defenses which will later be used in the attack.

'''These events take place just prior to the attack on the Colonies: '''

Inside of Club Pink Moon on Picon, you find a “Number One” talking with Ellen Tigh about why she like olives. They introduce themselves to each other (there is a quick flash to her inside of the resurrection tub). The “Number One” order her another drink.

Meanwhile back at the Cylon Fleet - The Cylon Fleet jumps to there potions over the Twelve Colonies so there attack can begin.

The “Number One” ask Ellen why she is there, stating she is meant for greater things.

''Caprica Pyramid Training Camp:''

You see Sam T. Anders is practicing Pyramid with his teammates.

Meanwhile the Cylon Fleet jumps in over the Twelve Colonies and begins to count down to the attack.

Back on Caprica in Delphi you see Tory Foster driving to a Airport/Spaceport (a quick flash to her in her resurrection tub).

The Cylon Fleet continues to make their final preparation for attack..

Back in Club Pink Moon on Picon, Ellen and the “Number One” continue the conversation about people learning their lessons.

The Cylons Fleet closes in on the Colonies to begin their attack. The hybrid uses the backdoors the “Number Six” had created in the defense system. The vipers of the Colonial Fleet see the Basestars and raiders but the Battlestars won’t confirm they are there since the defense system is starting to crash. The Cylons scan the Battlestars and vipers and they all go dead in space. The Cylons begin to launch their nuclear weapons onto the Colonies.

Back at the Pyramid Training Grounds Sam and his team continue to practice as the bombs start to fall. (There is a quick flash to Sam in his resurrection tub). The bombs continue to fall.

Ellen and “Number One” carry on there conversation about selling yourself out.

The bombs make their final decent.

Tory is still driving to the Airport/Spaceport in Delphi, Caprica talk with someone on the car phone.

The Pyramid team continues its practice and the coach shows Sam up by making a great goal.

The warheads arm for their final dispersement. The coach toasts his goal with the team doctor (who really is a Humanoid Cylon a "Number Four").

Tory continues her drive.

The warhead launch out of their capsule and make their way to their final targets.

Sam falls to the ground giving into his defeat by the coach. The warheads are launched and begin to proceed to their targets. The destruction of the Colonies has begun. You are taken through several screens of the destruction throughout the Colonies.

Sam says “This has happened before.” The Pyramid team watches as the bombs go off near them. You see the team doctor crack a smile. You again are taken around the Colonies showing the attack by the Cylons. The progress reports come in. (See Noteworthy dialogue below). You see the screen of each Planet listed burning from the attack.

You now see Galactica and the CIC as they receive word of the attack. Saul Tigh the first officer thinks is just a joke being play on Commander Adama since he is about to retire. (A flash to Saul in his resurrection tub). There are some shots of different Humanoid Cylons throughout the Colonies just after the attacks. Back on Picon Ellen has been hurt badly and also says “This has happened before.” When she looks up at the “Number One” she asks if she is going to die. His reply is “No, not when you have so much to learn.”

Commander Adama makes the announcement to the crew of the ship about the attack on the Colonies. While he does this, you see rescue operation beginning through the Colonies. You see Galen “Chief” Tyrol making a motivation speech to his crew to get the Galactica ready for battle (there is a quick flash to him in his resurrection tub).

Back on Occupied-Caprica you see the Cylon Centurions collecting the damaged ones and bringing them to a container for what appears to be repairs. The Pyramid team sees this and debates what they should do. Meanwhile, on Colonial One they bring aboard survivors from Caprica. Back on Galactica Commander Adama finds a cryptic message left for him by Baltar. '''“There are only 12 Cylon models.” ''' You see Baltar in his cabin in shock and disbelief as to what has just happened.

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==
*The planet behind the Universal Studios logo at the beginning of the movie is [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] instead of [[Earth]].
*Unknown to the Colonials there apparently ''was'' a second Resurrection Ship nearby by the time the Cavil's were executed allowing them to download into new bodies when killed, although the Caprica copy was presumably boxed.
* ''Galactica'' Cavil was Ellen's mysterious hero that saved her from the attack on Picon. It was known to be a Number One, but it wasn't clear exactly ''which'' one it was.
*An outfit is listed on propworx<ref>[http://archive.battlestarprops.com/1003/192 Gina's Outfit in Scene with Boomer]</ref> as being worn in the extended version of "Daybreak" by [[Gina Inviere]], in a scene where she speaks to [[Sharon Valerii]] just before the latter becomes a sleeper agent. This scene does not appear in the extended "Daybreak", but [[Ronald Moore]]'s commentary on that episode states that it was moved to "The Plan". Thus, the Six seen speaking to Boomer is Gina Inviere.
*[[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]] is identified in "The Plan" as ''Scorpia'' Fleet Shipyards.

== Analysis ==
*Given the ''Galactica'' copy of Cavil's comments in the airlock, his resurrected self is the copy that led the anti-human Cylon faction during the [[Cylon Civil War]] and later killed himself permanently in CIC during the [[Battle of The Colony]].

*It is likely that the device Leoben constructs to intercept Colonial military transmissions is a forerunner of the device he gave [[Laura Roslin]] to overcome the [[Gaeta's Mutiny|mutineers']] communications jamming in "[[Blood on the Scales]]."

== Questions ==
* Did Giana take her husband's surname? In other words, is the full alias of Number Four actually "Simon O'Neil"?
* Is ''Galactica'' Cavil really the same Cavil that leads one side of the Cylon Civil War?

== Official Statements ==

===Future Movies===
Speaking at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, director and star of ''The Plan'', [[Edward James Olmos]] stated that he believes there will be several more ''Battlestar Galactica'' movies in the future and is confident that the DVD release of ''The Plan'' will sell well enough to facilitate these films:
:"As a matter of fact, I've got to tell you right now. Because of you all, what you're doing, because of the love for that world...I can guarantee that this will not be the last movie." <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://io9.com/5322385/olmos-the-plan-wont-be-the-last-bsg-movie|title=Olmos: The Plan Won't Be the Last BSG Movie|date=Fri Jul 24 2009|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
This statement, however, is by no means official, as both [[Ronald D. Moore|Ron Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[SciFi Channel|SyFy]] have made no mention of any additional ''Battlestar'' films.

Olmos later went on to clarify that if ''The Plan'' sold ¾ of a million copies (750,000) then Universal Studios would assuredly be willing to produce future ''Battlestar''-related productions. <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://galacticasitrep.blogspot.com/2009/08/edward-james-olmos-holds-court.html|title=Edward James Olmos holds court|date=Sat 08 Aug 2009|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*Sam and his team our practicing at the Pyramid Training camp on Caprica, you see Sam lying on the ground just after the coach had showed him up by making a goal. He is looking up into the sky just as the bombs are coming in and he says, "This has happened before." It was as if part of Sam's memory was breaking through trying to warn him that the cycle was starting again.

*Ellen Tigh makes a similar statement when she first comes to after the attacks.

*{{audio|Colonies of man.mp3|''A Hybrid summarizes the Fall of the Twelve Colonies and notes all but the two most religious colonies (Gemenon and Sagittaron):''}}
:Progress reports arriving.
:The farms of [[Aerilon]] are burning.
:The beaches of [[Canceron]] are burning.
:The plains of [[Leonis]] are burning.
:The jungles of [[Scorpia]] are burning.
:The pastures of [[Tauron]] are burning.
:The harbours of [[Picon]] are burning.
:The cities of [[Caprica]] are burning.
:The oceans of [[Aquaria]] are burning.
:The courthouses of [[Libran]] are burning.
:The forests of [[Virgon]] are burning.
:The colonies of man lie trampled at our feet.

*The named locations on Leonis, Scorpia, Tauron, Picon, Aquaria and Libran evoke the zodiac symbols each is named for. Aerilon's association with agriculture and Caprica's association with sophisticated, urban life were established in "[[Dirty Hands]]" and "[[The Woman King]]".

*The Hydrid on the basestar states - "Twelve Battles, Three Stars"

== Guest Stars ==

* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]] <ref name ="morecylons">{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/09/battlestar-gala.html|title='Battlestar Galactica' movie snares Tricia Helfer, Grace Park and lots more Cylons|date=09-03-2008|accessdate=10-11-2009}}</ref>
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Michael Trucco]] as [[Samuel T. Anders]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]] <ref name ="theplancast">{{cite_web|url=http://io9.com/5106866/cylon-confessions-and-a-surprising-hookup-in-bsgs-tv-movie|title='Battlestar Galactica': Cylon Confessions, And A Surprising Hookup, In BSG's TV Movie|date=12-10-2008|accessdate=03-07-2009}}</ref>
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]] <ref name ="theplancast"/>
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Lymari Nadal]] as [[Giana O'Neill]] <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.doorq.com/Blog.aspx?b=1667|title=DRAGON*CON: More Galactica Info from Olmos at Colonial Fleet Party}}</ref>
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]]

== Ships ==
Yashuman (Battlestar Valkyrie Type)

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

{{Episode list (RDM season 4)}}

[[Category:Episodes written by Jane Espenson]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Edward James Olmos]]

The Plan

2009-10-30T00:38:22Z

David cgc: /* Analysis */ Added bullet on Leoben's communications devices

{{Episode Data
| image=The Plan - Tigh and Adama in Galactica Corridor.jpg
| title= The Plan
| season=
| special=Y
| episode=
| guests=
| writer= [[Jane Espenson]] <ref name ="cyloncentric">{{cite_web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/08/battlestar-gala.html|title='Battlestar Galactica': Edward James Olmos will direct Cylon-centric special feature|date=08-06-2008|accessdate=09-03-2008}}</ref>
| story=
| director= [[Edward James Olmos]]<ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
| production= 101 - 01001
| rating=
| US airdate=2010
| CAN airdate=
| UK airdate=
| dvd=October 27, 2009
| population=
| prev=[[Daybreak, Part II]]
| next=
}}

== Overview ==
:''This special episode, based on the episode title, involves characters and events based around the series' premise stated in the opening credits of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] and their plan for humanity. The episode is set during the events of the [[Miniseries]] and Season 2, told from the Cylons' perspective, and is currently in post-production.<ref>See [[Mark Verheiden|Mark Verheiden's]] entry on his [http://verheiden.blogspot.com/2008/08/battlestar-galactica-plan.html blog, August 9, 2008.]</ref>The disappearance of [[Shelly Godfrey]] is explained, as is [[Ellen Tigh]]'s mysterious appearance. [[Samuel Anders]] and [[Number One|John Cavil]] are the main viewpoint characters.<ref>Tricia Helfer interview with USA Weekend:[http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/01/exclusive-trici.html]</ref>''

== Summary ==

=== Teaser ===

The show opens with the statement "The Cylons where created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies and they have a Plan." While this is being said they show the Cylon Fleet.

Next, you are taken inside Galatica and you see two Ones being escorted to an airlock. Both of them are having a difference of opinion.

One A - "I was doing fine here, thanks for exposing me."

One B - "You weren't doing fine. Thank goodness. If you'd wiped out this fleet you would have made us ever more irredeemable in the eyes of our parents."

One A - "No, I would have proved us to be superior."

One B - "No, no see, I figured out what went wrong."

One A - "Well that's a very useful revelation to have, if your standing in front of an airlock."

One B - "None the less"

One A - "Our failure is obvious, we had our foot on the throat of humanity and we failed to step down hard enough."

One B - "That was our error. Have you learned nothing in all this time in the fleet. Because I learned a great deal among the rebels on Caprica. Every killing of a human being was a grievous error. You want to know why?"

One A - "I really don't."

One B - "Are you certain?" Because it's fascinating."

One A - "Listen brother. If you are right, that means this whole project was doomed from the beginning."

One B - "Yes, from the very top."

=== Act 1 ===

'''This event take place 2 weeks before the attack on the colonies:'''

''The Cylon Fleet near the “Colony”''

You see two Ones standing over the resurrection tubs of the “Final Five:” Ellen Tigh, Saul Tigh, Samuel T. Anders, Galen Tyrol and Tory Foster they are talking about what they “the Ones” might expect after their parents resurrect. One of the “Ones” plans on joining one of the mothers, “Ellen Tigh” on Picon since he has never experience a nuclear holocaust in person. The other “One” is going to make his way to Caprica to make the final arrangement with their contact.

'''This event takes place 14 hours before the attack on the colonies:'''

''Caprica City:''

Dr. Gaius Baltar is having a little conversation with a “Number Six” who has been posing as an agent of a company seeking defense contracts in exchange for his access to government mainframes she helped him design the navigation program used by the Colonial warships. However, she has been covertly creating backdoors in the program. Shortly after their goodbyes “Number Six” meats up with a “Number One” and passes off the access codes to the Colonial Defenses which will later be used in the attack.

'''These events take place just prior to the attack on the Colonies: '''

Inside of Club Pink Moon on Picon, you find a “Number One” talking with Ellen Tigh about why she like olives. They introduce themselves to each other (there is a quick flash to her inside of the resurrection tub). The “Number One” order her another drink.

Meanwhile back at the Cylon Fleet - The Cylon Fleet jumps to there potions over the Twelve Colonies so there attack can begin.

The “Number One” ask Ellen why she is there, stating she is meant for greater things.

''Caprica Pyramid Training Camp:''

You see Sam T. Anders is practicing Pyramid with his teammates.

Meanwhile the Cylon Fleet jumps in over the Twelve Colonies and begins to count down to the attack.

Back on Caprica in Delphi you see Tory Foster driving to a Airport/Spaceport (a quick flash to her in her resurrection tub).

The Cylon Fleet continues to make their final preparation for attack..

Back in Club Pink Moon on Picon, Ellen and the “Number One” continue the conversation about people learning their lessons.

The Cylons Fleet closes in on the Colonies to begin their attack. The hybrid uses the backdoors the “Number Six” had created in the defense system. The vipers of the Colonial Fleet see the Basestars and raiders but the Battlestars won’t confirm they are there since the defense system is starting to crash. The Cylons scan the Battlestars and vipers and they all go dead in space. The Cylons begin to launch their nuclear weapons onto the Colonies.

Back at the Pyramid Training Grounds Sam and his team continue to practice as the bombs start to fall. (There is a quick flash to Sam in his resurrection tub). The bombs continue to fall.

Ellen and “Number One” carry on there conversation about selling yourself out.

The bombs make their final decent.

Tory is still driving to the Airport/Spaceport in Delphi, Caprica talk with someone on the car phone.

The Pyramid team continues its practice and the coach shows Sam up by making a great goal.

The warheads arm for their final dispersement. The coach toasts his goal with the team doctor (who really is a Humanoid Cylon a "Number Four").

Tory continues her drive.

The warhead launch out of their capsule and make their way to their final targets.

Sam falls to the ground giving into his defeat by the coach. The warheads are launched and begin to proceed to their targets. The destruction of the Colonies has begun. You are taken through several screens of the destruction throughout the Colonies.

Sam says “This has happened before.” The Pyramid team watches as the bombs go off near them. You see the team doctor crack a smile. You again are taken around the Colonies showing the attack by the Cylons. The progress reports come in. (See Noteworthy dialogue below). You see the screen of each Planet listed burning from the attack.

You now see Galactica and the CIC as they receive word of the attack. Saul Tigh the first officer thinks is just a joke being play on Commander Adama since he is about to retire. (A flash to Saul in his resurrection tub). There are some shots of different Humanoid Cylons throughout the Colonies just after the attacks. Back on Picon Ellen has been hurt badly and also says “This has happened before.” When she looks up at the “Number One” she asks if she is going to die. His reply is “No, not when you have so much to learn.”

Commander Adama makes the announcement to the crew of the ship about the attack on the Colonies. While he does this, you see rescue operation beginning through the Colonies. You see Galen “Chief” Tyrol making a motivation speech to his crew to get the Galactica ready for battle (there is a quick flash to him in his resurrection tub).

Back on Occupied-Caprica you see the Cylon Centurions collecting the damaged ones and bringing them to a container for what appears to be repairs. The Pyramid team sees this and debates what they should do. Meanwhile, on Colonial One they bring aboard survivors from Caprica. Back on Galactica Commander Adama finds a cryptic message left for him by Baltar. '''“There are only 12 Cylon models.” ''' You see Baltar in his cabin in shock and disbelief as to what has just happened.

=== Act 2 ===

=== Act 3 ===

=== Act 4 ===

== Notes ==
*The planet behind the Universal Studios logo at the beginning of the movie is [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] instead of [[Earth]].
*Unknown to the Colonials there apparently ''was'' a second Resurrection Ship nearby by the time the Cavil's were executed allowing them to download into new bodies when killed, although the Caprica copy was presumably boxed.
* ''Galactica'' Cavil was Ellen's mysterious hero that saved her from the attack on Picon. It was known to be a Number One, but it wasn't clear exactly ''which'' one it was.
*An outfit is listed on propworx<ref>[http://archive.battlestarprops.com/1003/192 Gina's Outfit in Scene with Boomer]</ref> as being worn in the extended version of "Daybreak" by [[Gina Inviere]], in a scene where she speaks to [[Sharon Valerii]] just before the latter becomes a sleeper agent. This scene does not appear in the extended "Daybreak", but [[Ronald Moore]]'s commentary on that episode states that it was moved to "The Plan". Thus, the Six seen speaking to Boomer is Gina Inviere.
*[[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]] is identified in "The Plan" as ''Scorpia'' Fleet Shipyards.

== Analysis ==
*Given the ''Galactica'' copy of Cavil's comments in the airlock, his resurrected self is the copy that led the anti-human Cylon faction during the [[Cylon Civil War]] and later killed himself permanently in CIC during the [[Battle of The Colony]].

*It is likely that the device Leoben constructs to intercept Colonial military transmissions is a forerunner of the device he gave [[Laura Roslin]] to overcome the [[Gaeta's Mutiny|mutineers']] communications jamming in "[[Blood on the Scales]]."

== Questions ==
* Did Giana take her husband's surname? In other words, is the full alias of Number Four actually "Simon O'Neil"?
* Is ''Galactica'' Cavil really the same Cavil that leads one side of the Cylon Civil War?

== Official Statements ==

===Future Movies===
Speaking at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, director and star of ''The Plan'', [[Edward James Olmos]] stated that he believes there will be several more ''Battlestar Galactica'' movies in the future and is confident that the DVD release of ''The Plan'' will sell well enough to facilitate these films:
:"As a matter of fact, I've got to tell you right now. Because of you all, what you're doing, because of the love for that world...I can guarantee that this will not be the last movie." <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://io9.com/5322385/olmos-the-plan-wont-be-the-last-bsg-movie|title=Olmos: The Plan Won't Be the Last BSG Movie|date=Fri Jul 24 2009|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
This statement, however, is by no means official, as both [[Ronald D. Moore|Ron Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[SciFi Channel|SyFy]] have made no mention of any additional ''Battlestar'' films.

Olmos later went on to clarify that if ''The Plan'' sold ¾ of a million copies (750,000) then Universal Studios would assuredly be willing to produce future ''Battlestar''-related productions. <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://galacticasitrep.blogspot.com/2009/08/edward-james-olmos-holds-court.html|title=Edward James Olmos holds court|date=Sat 08 Aug 2009|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*Sam and his team our practicing at the Pyramid Training camp on Caprica, you see Sam lying on the ground just after the coach had showed him up by making a goal. He is looking up into the sky just as the bombs are coming in and he says, "This has happened before." It was as if part of Sam's memory was breaking through trying to warn him that the cycle was starting again.

*Ellen Tigh makes a similar statement when she first comes to after the attacks.

*{{audio|Colonies of man.mp3|''A Hybrid summarizes the Fall of the Twelve Colonies and notes all but the two most religious colonies (Gemenon and Sagittaron):''}}
:Progress report surviving.
:The farms of [[Aerilon]] are burning.
:The beaches of [[Canceron]] are burning.
:The plains of [[Leonis]] are burning.
:The jungles of [[Scorpia]] are burning.
:The pastures of [[Tauron]] are burning.
:The harbours of [[Picon]] are burning.
:The cities of [[Caprica]] are burning.
:The oceans of [[Aquaria]] are burning.
:The courthouses of [[Libran]] are burning.
:The forests of [[Virgon]] are burning.
:The colonies of man lie trampled at our feet.

*The Hydrid on the basestar states - "Twelve Battles, Three Stars"

== Guest Stars ==

* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]] <ref name ="morecylons">{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/09/battlestar-gala.html|title='Battlestar Galactica' movie snares Tricia Helfer, Grace Park and lots more Cylons|date=09-03-2008|accessdate=10-11-2009}}</ref>
* [[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Michael Trucco]] as [[Samuel T. Anders]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]] <ref name ="theplancast">{{cite_web|url=http://io9.com/5106866/cylon-confessions-and-a-surprising-hookup-in-bsgs-tv-movie|title='Battlestar Galactica': Cylon Confessions, And A Surprising Hookup, In BSG's TV Movie|date=12-10-2008|accessdate=03-07-2009}}</ref>
* [[Dean Stockwell]] as [[Number One]] <ref name ="cyloncentric"/>
* [[Callum Keith Rennie]] as [[Number Two]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Rick Worthy]] as [[Number Four]] <ref name ="theplancast"/>
* [[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Number Five]] <ref name ="morecylons"/>
* [[Lymari Nadal]] as [[Giana O'Neill]] <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.doorq.com/Blog.aspx?b=1667|title=DRAGON*CON: More Galactica Info from Olmos at Colonial Fleet Party}}</ref>
* [[Tiffany Lyndall-Knight]] as [[Hybrid]]

== Ships ==
Yashuman (Battlestar Valkyrie Type)

== References ==
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Rising Star (TRS)

2009-10-29T18:30:06Z

David cgc: Added image of Rising Star, as explicitly seen in The Plan

:''This article is about the Rising Star as seen in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. For the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] version , see [[Rising Star (TOS)]].''

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The '''''Rising Star''''' is a medical transport and is the location of the first birth of a Colonial since the [[Cylon attack]] ([[33]]).

[[Ellen Tigh]] is placed aboard a MEDEVAC Raptor hailing from the vessel by a copy of the Humanoid Cylon known as [[Number One|John Cavil]] shortly before it departs from Picon during the the [[Cylon attack]] ("[[No Exit]]", "[[The Plan]]"). She slips in and out of consciousness aboard the ship for three weeks and is attended to (and cryptically mocked by) Cavil before [[William Adama]] locates her ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]). She later procures a day-long stay there for her husband and herself, where she apparently meant for him to meet with agents of [[Tom Zarek]] ([[Colonial Day]]).

''[[Galactica]]'s'' chief medical officer, Dr. [[Cottle]], is aboard the ''Rising Star'' at the time of the attempted assassination of Commander Adama ([[Scattered]]).

The ship's name is notably absent on the [[:Image:Tally chalkboard.jpg|voting tally board]] on ''Galactica'' and the voting tally whiteboard on ''[[Colonial One]]'' ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]).

== Notes ==
[[Image:Rising-star00.jpeg|thumb|150px|an image of the ''Rising star'' from the Original Series]]
* A ship that looks like the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]'' from the Original Series can be seen in shots of the Fleet beginning with the episode "[[Escape Velocity]]." Another vessel of the same design appears in "[[Razor]]" as part of ''Pegasus''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s civilian fleet.

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Talk:The Colony/Archive 1

2009-09-28T17:33:48Z

David cgc: /* Answer to ponder */

== Answer to ponder ==

I was going to put these in the page, but they seem too long... maybe they could be trimmed up a bit? [[User:Tanketai|tanketai]] 16:23, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

*Since the colony is in a close orbit with a black hole, how are the colonies biological components affected by the massive amount of radiation put out by it?
**Actually, the black hole itself doesn't put out any radiation (hence the name); what radiates brightly is it's accretion disk. HOWEVER, the accretion disk doesn't radiate all the time - only when it's matter is falling into and being accelerated by the black hole. The situation displayed could possibly be a stable accretion disk: it's matter being locked in a orbit around the black hole, but not falling into it. Seems logical to think so, as the ammount of material and gravitational stresses would be an effective protection to the colony.

*When the colony was shown in one scene in [[Daybreak, Part I]], it appeared to be anchored to an asteroid. What function does this serve?
**It could provide a stable orbit, or even raw materials to mine.

*Although the colony must have had obsolete technology and served no purpose but to be a storage facility for the final fives' lab, why was the colony moved at the beginning of the [[Cylon Civil War]]?
**Even though it has old Raiders, it is not necessarily obsolete; it is the Cylon's headquarters.
:The Twos, Sixes and non-Boomer Eights didn't know about it until Ellen told them, so it couldn't have been their headquarters when those models were activated. It's possible that the equipment is too bulky or fragile to move. Also, even if Cylon technology has advanced dramatically since the Colony was abandoned, they probably don't have any spare colossal FTL-capable structures lying around, the Colony's sheer bulk could make it more durable than a smaller structure made of superior materials, such as a Basestar, and constructing or growing a more defensible facility to relocate the equipment to could take a while. -- [[User:Gordon Ecker|Gordon Ecker]] 05:39, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
::It doesn't make much sense to me that the other six models wouldn't have known about the Colony after the Cavils took out the Final Five. I mean, where else would all those millions of each model live? I'd prefer to interpret Cavil's line as that the other models didn't know that there was Resurrection equipment there (like the Final Five's original ship), and not that they didn't know about it period. It also makes more sense as a reason to move the Colony at the beginning of the Civil War. If the Cavil faction could maintain unchallenged control of the Cylon Homeworld and the Resurrection Hub, they would've had a massive advantage over the Rebels. Otherwise, they just moved it on the off-chance the rebels would succeed in contacting the Final Five, the Final Fives' memories would somehow be restored, and the lot of them would decide that there was some reason to go to the Colony (which they wouldn't have had until they destroyed the Hub and Cavil fell back to the Colony to reinvent resurrection). -- [[User:David cgc|David cgc]] 17:33, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

== Questions to ponder ==

I deleted these from the article page per [[BW:SAC|conventions]], but they deserve to be placed here for pondering. Extended discussions of these should go to the Battlestar Forum, please. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 00:46, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Open Questions

* Who besides [[Cavil]] and Ellen knows about this place?
** Is [[Samuel Anders|Anders]] aware of it?
** Are the [[Significant Seven]] aware of it?
* Is "The Colony" the correct name? At least this spelling was used by writer [[Jane Espenson]]. <ref name="espenson">{{cite web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/02/battlestar-galactica-no-exit-ellen-cavil-boomer.html |title= You asked, they answered: 'Battlestar Galactica' writers take on your 'No Exit' questions |date=2009-02-16 |last=Espenson |first=Jane |format= |language=English |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref>
* Where exactly is "The Colony"? In Cylon-governed space?
** May it be the Cylon name for the [[Cylon homeworld]]?
** Could it be Earth? The colony set up by the the [[Thirteenth_Tribe_(RDM)|13th tribe]] after they left [[Kobol]]?
* Is it really a colony or not?<ref name="espenson"/>
** If it is really a colony, is it possibly founded or inhabited by people from [[Earth]]? Or descendants/incarnations of the [[Final Five]]? Or by copies of the [[Significant Seven]]? Or is it uninhabited?
** Or might it be the name of a ship, maybe the ship of the [[Final Five]]?

== Please note the spelling-no caps on "The" ==

Don't capitalize the "The" in "The Colony." It's poor English and puts unnecessary emphasis. On Battlestar Wiki, we capitalize "Colonies" when speaking of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol]], but when we speak of a single world, we use "colony." To distinguish the Cylon structure, capitalizing the "C" is suitable.

Please also ready the [[BW:SAC|standards and conventions]]. "Basestar" can be used, but "baseship" is the common term used in the Re-imagined Series. NEVER capitalize the ship classes--it's "baseship" or "basestar" or "battlestar", with no capitals. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 01:31, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down

2009-06-26T23:32:23Z

David cgc: /* Analysis */ Cylon Detector time discrepency

: ''This episode is also known under its draft title, "Secrets and Lies". Its official title is "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down".''
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== Overview ==

: ''[[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh's]] world is turned upside down when [[Ellen Tigh|his wife]] arrives on ''[[Galactica]]'' -- but is she all she claims to be?''

== Summary ==
* [[Laura Roslin]] comes aboard ''[[Galactica]]'' as [[William Adama|Adama]] receives a report that [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar’s]] [[Cylon detector]] is operational.
* Unable to shake off [[Leoben Conoy|Conoy’s]] words to her ([[Flesh and Bone]]), she wants Adama to take the test first; he reluctantly agrees.
* When a lone [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Cylon Raider]] shows up, [[Lee Adama]] is ordered to intercept, and [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] is stunned to learn Adama is off-ship.
* The Raider is crippled, and a [[Raptor]] is dispatched to gather intel on it, particularly how its [[FTL]] drive operates.
* Adama returns to ''Galactica'' on a [[Raptor]] with a further shock for Tigh: his wife, [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]].
* Roslin calls Baltar to check on the progress of Adama’s Cylon test – only to find Adama has cancelled so that a woman called “Ellen” can be tested. Roslin orders Baltar to restart Adama’s test immediately.
* Roslin summons Tigh to ''[[Colonial One]]'', reveals her suspicions regarding Adama, and challenges a defensive Tigh over Adama’s behavior in leaving ''Galactica'' unannounced.
* Tigh takes the wind out of Roslin’s sails when he states Adama was off-ship so he could collect Tigh’s missing wife.
* After Tigh has left her office, Roslin calls Baltar and orders him to stop Adama’s test and resume Ellen’s.
* Later, at a dinner in Adama’s quarters, Ellen behaves with a mixture of her old self – trying to play footsie with Lee Adama under the table, and trying to flirt with him over the table – and a strange curiosity concerning [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]].
* Adama deflects her probing by asking how it could be that she got aboard a ship, the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)|Rising Star]]'', without anyone having any knowledge of her or of treating her during her alleged 3 weeks of being unconscious.
* Ellen simply shrugs off the questions in her apparently drunken state and breaks up the party with her “drunken” playing.
* As she and her husband return to their quarters, they encounter Baltar, with whom she openly flirts, both annoying Tigh and raising [[Number Six|Six]]’s curiosity.
* After Baltar has departed, Ellen deflects her husband’s anger at her behavior by claiming Adama wants her, then dragging Tigh after Baltar.
* In Baltar’s lab, a row is brewing over the various tests that should have been carried out; things become more complicated when Tigh and his wife arrive, and the disagreements and suspicions become a three-way argument, which is broken up when Adama, Lee and Tigh are summoned to [[CIC]].
* The Cylon Raider has stopped behaving oddly, and is on a collision course for ''Galactica''. [[Alert Fighters]] are dispatched at Tigh’s order, and the Raider is destroyed.
* Later, back in Baltar’s lab, Ellen’s test results come through and are apparently green. Baltar, however simply states to Six that having everything turn up green makes life a lot easier.

=== On Caprica ===
*[[Karl Agathon|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Valerii]] are trying to avoid the Cylons by running through the storm drains under a city.
*Valerii has a plan -- she claims to have overheard the Cylons discussing a huge base at [[Delphi]], she believes they can steal a ship from there and get off the planet.
*[[Aaron Doral|Doral]] and [[Number Six|Six]] are definitely affected by the fact that even though Valerii has run off, she is experiencing emotions they have never had -- as is Helo.

== Notes ==
*The script was originally called "Secrets and Lies".
*Three days have passed since the events of "[[Flesh and Bone]]".
*There are now 47,905 survivors in the Fleet. A loss of 49 since "Flesh and Bone". Compared to other casualty figures in the first season, this is unusually high for a three-day period.
*Colonel Tigh's drinking problem became drastically worse because of his wife's infidelity and their divorce.
*Keikeya's relationship with Dualla is picking up, despite his attempts to pump her for information.
*Baltar apparently has no intention of being honest about the results of his Cylon tests.
*''Galactica'' has a forward [[observation deck|observation lounge]] that has become a much sought-after trysting-place, with individuals and couples rotated through it at regular intervals.
*The Cylons have established a major base at [[Delphi]], another major city on Caprica.
*The opera music that Baltar is listening to in his lab while talking to and getting intimate with Number Six is titled "Battlestar Operatica", and was written and composed by [[Bear McCreary]]. It is sung in Italian, and directly relates to Baltar's situation. The lyrics translate: "Woe upon your Cylon heart / There's a toaster in your head/ And it wears high heels / Number Six calls to you / The Cylon Detector beckons / Your girlfriend is a toaster / Woe upon your Cylon heart / Alas, disgrace! Alas, sadness and misery! / The toaster has a pretty dress / Red like its glowing spine / Number Six whispers / By your command" (translation given in the liner notes for the Season 1 soundtrack, reposted [[Soundtrack (Season 1)#Lyrics and Translations|on this page]], with permission).
*[[Edward James Olmos]], who portrays [[William Adama]], also directed this episode. He was originally to direct "[[Flesh and Bone]]" but could not do so due to scheduling conflicts.
*Boomer does not appear in this episode.

== Analysis ==
*Continuing from the previous episode, Caprica-Sharon now seems to be honestly trying to lead Helo away from the Cylons and truly escape.
*This is the first mention of the city of [[Delphi]] and Helo's hostile reaction to the news of its being used as a Cylon hub. Plausibly the emotional reaction is due to Delphi being a spiritual center for the Twelve Colonies.
*The test apparently takes 11 hours to generate results (although Boomer’s result in "Flesh and Bone" was obtained in far less time than this – "a couple of minutes", according to Baltar, and about 60 seconds of screen-time.)
**Baltar claims in "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]" that he allowed Boomer to believe she was human "for [his] own purposes". Does he have the ability to determine other Cylon infiltrators in a much shorter time frame than he chooses to admit in this episode? Perhaps he was just going through the math in his head - but then why the half-serious jokes about suicide as he contemplates the task?
**Perhaps a "positive" result with a real Cylon takes much less time, but it takes 11 hours to be definitely sure someone isn't a Cylon.
**There was a scene change between Baltar agreeing to Sharon's test and Baltar and Sharon getting the final results. It is possible that Baltar conducted the bulk of the test in the intervening time, and the audience only saw him conduct the final phase of the test after the bulk of the eleven-hour process was completed off-screen.
*Is it possible that the Cylon Raider is there to transmit instructions to other Cylons within the Fleet (as later in "[[Final Cut]]")?
**In a deleted scene, it is mentioned that they noticed a high-frequency burst which could have been a Cylon within the Fleet sending out a signal, but couldn't track which ship it came from.
*This episode turns on the tension of whether or not Ellen Tigh is a Cylon and, in retrospect, is strangely prophetic in light of the revelation of her true nature nearly [[Sometimes a Great Notion|four years latter]]. Another eerily prophetic moment in the episode comes when Ellen makes a joke in bad taste about how anyone could be a Cylon and the only other person who laughs at it is her husband and fellow Final Five Cylon, [[Saul Tigh]].

== Questions ==
*Is [[Ellen Tigh]] a [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylon]]? ([[Sometimes a Great Notion|Answer: Yes]])
*What is [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] hoping to gain from keeping the test results secret?
**Answer: The official [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion|Season 1 companion]] book explains this more fully. Basically, Baltar does not know if the Cylons in the Fleet are capable of communicating with each other. That's why in "[[Flesh and Bone]]" he didn't call in the Marines to grab Sharon as soon as she left his lab; if he reveals one or two of the Cylons, while more are still at large, he is afraid that the others will then target him for assassination. More or less, Baltar's plan is to screen out as many people as he can to find all of the Cylons, and then reveal them in one fell swoop. Even if they don't possess a communications net, they might just realize his Cylon detector works if one of their number like Boomer is revealed by the test; he wants them to think it doesn't really work. Alternatively, as it might take years to test the entire Fleet, Baltar would do what he will do later on in "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]"; find one Cylon, then interrogate it to find out who the other Cylons are, etc. For the moment, he is biding his time.

== Official Statements ==

*"'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' was originally called 'Secrets and Lies', or 'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' by Jeff Vlaming. And when I saw those titles on the script, I knew we had to go with 'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down'. It was too good. Too good a title to let lie on the cutting room floor." -- Ronald D. Moore [[podcast]]
*"'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' began life as a very different episode than it ultimately came out to be. It was originally going to be a riff on 'Crimson Tide'." -- Ronald D. Moore [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down|podcast]]
*"It did feel right that, perhaps, there was one place; that perhaps there was one area of the ship, which accepted a window or a port to look out and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very long, deep space missions that probably lasted months, if not years. And that there might be a place where they can go to and just stargaze. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try and look out at the stars, you know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls." -- Ronald D. Moore podcast, talking about the observation area of the ''[[Galactica]]''
*"The long and the short of it was that we had just come out of a very heavy, very dark, very [[Flesh and Bone|disturbing episode]]. And the very next episode was supposed to be 'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' which was all about a very disturbing, very dark, very (sort of) unhappy episode where our two -- two of our lead characters started pointing guns at one another. So there came a point when I just decided, well, let's just punt. Let's not do the dark and brooding episode. Let's try a different tone. Let's see if the show can withstand something lighter. Let's try something that's closer to a comedy, or as close to a comedy as ''Galactica'' can withstand." -- Ronald D. Moore podcast

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

* ''As Commamder Adama and Laura Roslin talk in the CIC:''

:'''Commander Adama:''' Madame President, we are the proud owners of the universe's first bona fide Cylon detector.
:'''Laura Roslin:''' Well, that is great news. So... when do we begin?
:'''Commander Adama:''' Doctor Baltar would like to start widespread testing as soon as possible, but there are some serious limitations, because he can only do one person at a time and verification takes hours.
:'''Laura Roslin:''' So, who's going to go first?
:'''Commander Adama:''' (thinking for a second) The test... right. I think people in sensitive positions should go first.
:'''Laura Roslin:''' I completely agree. How about you?
:'''Commander Adama:''' Excuse me?
:'''Laura Roslin:''' If you're a Cylon, I'd like to know.
:'''Commander Adama:''' If I'm a Cylon, you're really screwed.
:(Adama and Roslin both start laughing)
:'''Laura Roslin:''' Seriously, I do think you should go first. Show everyone in the fleet that they can trust the people at the top.
:'''Commander Adama:''' Well then, maybe YOU should go first. (silence) All right... I'll go first.

* ''As Commander Adama, Colonel Tigh, Ellen Tigh, Apollo, and Laura Roslin are eating dinner:''
:'''Ellen Tigh:''' So Bill, now the question on everyone's mind -- and, I do mean everyone -- is "Where's Earth?" and "When are we going to get there?"
:'''Commander Adama:''' Yeah... that's classified information.
:'''Ellen Tigh:''' Oh, there's that word again!
:'''Colonel Tigh:''' Ellen, leave the man alone.
:'''Ellen Tigh:''' Come on! If there aren't privileges to being an XO's wife, then what's the point? I mean, Bill, we're all family here, so come on!
:'''Laura Roslin:''' The need for secrecy is paramount, Ellen. Oh, I'm sorry. Perhaps you don't know that the Cylons look like us now.
:'''Ellen Tigh:''' Oh... that. Yes. Yes, I knew that.
:'''Laura Roslin:''' It's recent news. Most people just found out a few days ago.
:'''Ellen Tigh:'''(thinking) A thing like that would travel fast.
:'''Commander Adama:''' Any one of us could be a Cylon.
:(the entire table goes silent)
:'''Ellen Tigh:''' BOO!
:(everyone jumps in their seat, but Ellen and Saul start laughing)

== Guest stars ==
*[[Michael Hogan]] as Colonel [[Saul Tigh]]
*[[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Lieutenant [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
*[[Kandyse McClure]] as Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]]
*[[Paul Campbell]] as [[Billy Keikeya]]
*[[Alessandro Juliani]] as Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]]
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Aaron Doral]]
*[[Alex Green]] as Deckhand

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SU

2009-03-29T17:52:27Z

David cgc: /* Usage */ Added mention of MSU in "Dinner"

The '''SU''' or 'stellar unit'<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760 Confirmed by Kevin Grazier on Bear McCreary's blog]</ref> is a Colonial unit of measurement in the [[Re-imagined Series]].

==Usage==
In the episode "[[The Captain's Hand]]", [[Lee Adama]] reports the distance of the missing [[Raptors]] from ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' in SUs.

In the episode "[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner]]" [[Anastasia Dualla|Dualla]] reported that the [[Rebel Basestar]] jumped in at a range of 15 MSU, apparently a subunit of the SU.

Starbuck reports that the tidal stresses around black hole orbited by [[the Colony]] would destroy the ''Galactica'' before it could get within 10 SU [[Daybreak, Part 1]].

The final six digits of ''Galactica'''s jump coordinates represent its jump range in SUs<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760 Kevin Grazier on Bear McCreary's blog]</ref>, suggesting that the ship's maximum jump range - or at least the maximum inputtable distance - is 999,999 SUs (or 15.81 Colonial light-years).

== Notes ==
* The real-world equivalent of the SU is the [[w:Astronomical unit|astronomical unit]] (AU), which is approximately equal to the distance between the Earth and the sun. Because distances in the Colonial solar system are very likely to be different, the SU cannot be assumed to have a value close to that of the AU. However, the relationship between the SU and the Colonial light-year (which would vary from ours based on the difference between the year of the Twelve Colonies' reference point - possibly Caprica's orbit around its star - and our own) is the same as that between AU and Terrastial light-years. Character ages in the series are similar to our own, suggesting that the differences between Terran and Colonial references are minimal, if not negligible<ref>[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=1760 Kevin Grazier on Bear McCreary's blog]</ref>.

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Viper 7242

2009-03-26T22:36:33Z

David cgc: Added information on the final flight in Daybreak II

[[Image:7242 Mini.JPG|thumb|Viper N7242C being presented to Commander Adama after being restored by [[Deck Crew 5]] ([[Miniseries]]).]]

'''Viper N7242C''' is a [[Viper Mark II]] spacefighter which was apparently the favored craft of [[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]] during much of his service in the [[Cylon War]]. It was found "rusting out in a salvage yard on [[Sagittaron]]" by [[Galen Tyrol]], who restores it to operational condition and presents it as a token of thanks to his retiring commanding officer.

The fighter is flown by Adama's son, [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]], in a flyby performance during ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'s'' decomissioning. The younger Adama is assigned escort duty for ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]'' back to Caprica. When the [[Cylon Attack]] begins without warning, the fighter's comparably antiquated systems proved impervious to Cylon infiltration attempts. Adama successfully protects ''Colonial Heavy 798'' and its passenger, [[Laura Roslin]], long enough for them to gather a sizeable refugee fleet of other stranded civilian ships and rendezvous with ''Galactica'' at [[Ragnar Anchorage]].
[[Image:7242NC Pegasus.JPG|thumb|left|Viper 7242 during intercept of ''Pegasus'' ([[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]).]]

At the subsequent [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage|battle]] to escape a Cylon blockade, Apollo, now the battlestar's [[CAG]], commands ''Galactica's'' defensive squadrons of Vipers from the same fighter. The ship is heavily damaged, loosing a wing and power after taking a severe hit, but returns to ''Galactica'' due to the timely intervention and unconventional flying of [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]].

The damage to Viper 7242 is repaired amidst the constant Cylon attacks during the first week after the Fleet's escape from Ragnar ([[33]]).

With Captain Adama piloting [[Viper 2276]], 7242 is flown by [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] during the battle near [[Kobol (RDM)|Kobol]] while ''Galactica'' computes the location of the lost [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] ([[Scattered]]).

7242, with the serial number 7242NC, and once again piloted by Lee Adama, is one of the alert fighters scrambled to intercept the unknown craft that turns out to be the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' ([[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]).

After the Fleet's arrival at [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|the second Earth]], Admiral William Adama ceremonially piloted 7242 off of ''Galactica'' as the last Viper and last crewman to depart the ship. For the occasion, the fighter was restored once again to its wartime appearance with a tail number of N7242C and the pilot's nameplate reading "Lt William 'Husker' Adama" ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).

==Notes==
* During the presentation scene, the serial number for this Viper is N7242C. However, during the crash landing, it is 7242NC. In "[[33]]", it is back to N7242C and in "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]" it is once more changed to 7242NC. These series of "changes" are best explained as the re-use of CGI models for the special effects.

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