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Caprica

2010-01-26T00:21:30Z

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'''Caprica''' is the name of one of the Twelve Colonies in both the [[Re-imagined Series]] and [[Original Series]]. In both series, it is the cultural and governmental hub for the Twelve Colonies.

The planet is named after the constellation of Capricorn/Capricornus from the Zodiac. This constellation itself is commonly associated with the goat nymph Amalthea (Capra meaning she-goat) who, according to Greek Mythology, raised Zeus and was later placed into the heavens by him.

Amalthea is symbolised by the cornucopia overflowing with fruits and grain which reflects Caprica's material and cultural affluence.

For the spin-off that depicts the events leading up to the [[Cylon War]] in the Re-imagined Series, see [[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' series]].

== Caprica ==

Please choose one of the following references containing the name '''Caprica'''.

=== Major subjects ===

*See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the colony in the Original Series.
*See [[Caprica (RDM)]] for information on the colony as depicted in the Re-imagined Series.
*See [[Caprica-Six]] for information on a [[Number Six]] copy named by the other [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] in the Re-imagined series.
*See [[Sharon Agathon]], who was initially referred to as "Caprica Valerii" before given a proper name and callsign.
*See [[New Caprica]] for information relating to the colony with that name.
*See the [[Portal:Caprica|''Caprica'' portal]] for information about the television series of that name (2010-)

=== Minor subjects ===

* From the Original Series:
** [[Caprica City (TOS)]], the city where [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] was raised.<ref>This is not considered canon, but is noted on Battlestar Wiki because of its association with a [[Encyclopedia Galactica|piece of merchandise]].</ref>
** [[Caprica Presidium]], the place where [[Serina]] makes her broadcast on the eve of the [[Battle of Cimtar|Fall of the Colonies]].
* From the Re-imagined Series:
** [[Caprica 5]] and [[Caprica 7]], news channels on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Beach]], a beach on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Buccaneers]], the [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team led by [[Samuel Anders]].
** [[Caprica City]], a large population center and the capital of Caprica.
** [[Caprica Resistance]], the resistance effort lead by Anders on Caprica after [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|the Fall]].
** ''[[Caprica Times]]'', a publication that [[James McManus]] contributed to before the Fall.
** ''[[Caprica Today]]'', a television news program.
** [[Caprica Transfer Station]], a military post on Caprica that [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kendra Shaw]] wait at before going off to their respective posts prior to the Fall.
** [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]], for various unnamed cities on Caprica.
** [[Caprica University]], the university [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] attends after he leaves [[Aerilon (alternate)|Aerilon]] in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Origins 1|Origin]]'' comics.
** [[Caprica Receiving Station]], a station for space flight control depicted in ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Zarek 4]]''.

== Caprican ==

Please choose one of the following references for the term '''Caprican'''.

* [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]], a medical center specialized in caring for [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] veterans.
* [[Caprican Imperial]], highly expensive cigars of high repute.
* ''[[Caprican Life]]'', a magazine depicting the life on Caprica.
* [[Caprican refugees]], a group of refugees that encounter [[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Karl Agathon]] on Caprica after the Cylon attack.
* [[Caprican Expeditionary Fleet]], a fleet that fought during the [[Third Colonial Conflict]] in the comics based on the series.

== References ==

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Caprica

2010-01-26T00:16:29Z

Kenllama:

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'''Caprica''' is the name of one of the Twelve Colonies in both the [[Re-imagined Series]] and [[Original Series]]. In both series, it is the cultural and governmental hub for the Twelve Colonies.

The planet is named after the constellation of Capricorn/Capricornus from the Zodiac. This constellation itself is commonly associated with the goat nymph Amalthea (Capra meaning she-goat) who, according to Greek Mythology, raised Zeus and was later placed into the heavens by him.

Amalthea is symbolised by the cornucopia overflowing with fruits and grain which reflects Caprica's material and cultural affluence.

For the spin-off that depicts the events leading up to the [[Cylon War]] in the Re-imagined Series, see [[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' series]].

== Caprica ==

Please choose one of the following references containing the name '''Caprica'''.

=== Major subjects ===

*See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the colony in the Original Series.
*See [[Caprica (RDM)]] for information on the colony as depicted in the Re-imagined Series.
*See [[Caprica-Six]] for information on a [[Number Six]] copy named by the other [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] in the Re-imagined series.
*See [[Sharon Agathon]], who was initially referred to as "Caprica Valerii" before given a proper name and callsign.
*See [[New Caprica]] for information relating to the colony with that name.

=== Minor subjects ===

* From the Original Series:
** [[Caprica City (TOS)]], the city where [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] was raised.<ref>This is not considered canon, but is noted on Battlestar Wiki because of its association with a [[Encyclopedia Galactica|piece of merchandise]].</ref>
** [[Caprica Presidium]], the place where [[Serina]] makes her broadcast on the eve of the [[Battle of Cimtar|Fall of the Colonies]].
* From the Re-imagined Series:
** [[Caprica 5]] and [[Caprica 7]], news channels on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Beach]], a beach on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Buccaneers]], the [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team led by [[Samuel Anders]].
** [[Caprica City]], a large population center and the capital of Caprica.
** [[Caprica Resistance]], the resistance effort lead by Anders on Caprica after [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|the Fall]].
** ''[[Caprica Times]]'', a publication that [[James McManus]] contributed to before the Fall.
** ''[[Caprica Today]]'', a television news program.
** [[Caprica Transfer Station]], a military post on Caprica that [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kendra Shaw]] wait at before going off to their respective posts prior to the Fall.
** [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]], for various unnamed cities on Caprica.
** [[Caprica University]], the university [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] attends after he leaves [[Aerilon (alternate)|Aerilon]] in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Origins 1|Origin]]'' comics.
** [[Caprica Receiving Station]], a station for space flight control depicted in ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Zarek 4]]''.

== Caprican ==

Please choose one of the following references for the term '''Caprican'''.

* [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]], a medical center specialized in caring for [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] veterans.
* [[Caprican Imperial]], highly expensive cigars of high repute.
* ''[[Caprican Life]]'', a magazine depicting the life on Caprica.
* [[Caprican refugees]], a group of refugees that encounter [[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Karl Agathon]] on Caprica after the Cylon attack.
* [[Caprican Expeditionary Fleet]], a fleet that fought during the [[Third Colonial Conflict]] in the comics based on the series.

== References ==

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List of all episodes

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== Overview ==

The following are the listings of all episodes of ''Battlestar Galactica''. Click on one to see (and possibly edit) the guide for that episode.

== [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|The Original Series]] ==

*1.01 [[Saga of a Star World]] (3 hours)
*1.02 [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]
*1.03 [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]
*1.04 [[The Lost Warrior (TOS)|The Lost Warrior]]
*1.05 [[The Long Patrol (TOS)|The Long Patrol]]
*1.06 [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]
*1.07 [[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II]]
*1.08 [[The Magnificent Warriors (TOS)|The Magnificent Warriors]]
*1.09 [[The Young Lords (TOS)|The Young Lords]]
*1.10 [[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part I]]
*1.11 [[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part II]]
*1.12 [[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]
*1.13 [[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part I]]
*1.14 [[War of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|War of the Gods, Part II]]
*1.15 [[The Man with Nine Lives (TOS)|The Man with Nine Lives]]
*1.16 [[Murder on the Rising Star (TOS)|Murder on the Rising Star]]
*1.17 [[Greetings from Earth (TOS)|Greetings from Earth]] (2 hours)
*1.18 [[Baltar's Escape (TOS)|Baltar's Escape]]
*1.19 [[Experiment in Terra (TOS)|Experiment in Terra]]
*1.20 [[Take the Celestra (TOS)|Take the Celestra]]
*1.21 [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]

== [[Galactica 1980]] ==
*1.01 [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]
*1.02 [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]
*1.03 [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]
*1.04 [[The Super Scouts, Part I]]
*1.05 [[The Super Scouts, Part II]]
*1.06 [[Spaceball]]
*1.07 [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]
*1.08 [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II]]
*1.09 [[Space Croppers]]
*1.10 [[The Return of Starbuck]]

== [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|The Re-imagined Series]] ==
:''A complete listing along with summaries can be found on the [[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Episode Guide - Season 1 Guide|Battlestar Galactica Episode Guide]] Portal.''

===[[Miniseries]]===
*[[Miniseries, Night 1|Night 1]]
*[[Miniseries, Night 2|Night 2]]

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

===[[Season 2 (2005-06)|Season 2]]===
*2.01 [[Scattered]]
*2.02 [[Valley of Darkness]]
*2.03 [[Fragged]]
*2.04 [[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]
*2.05 [[The Farm]]
*2.06 [[Home, Part I]]
*2.07 [[Home, Part II]]
*2.08 [[Final Cut]]
*2.09 [[Flight of the Phoenix]]
*2.10 [[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]
*2.11 [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]
*2.12 [[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]
*2.13 [[Epiphanies]]
*2.14 [[Black Market]]
*2.15 [[Scar]]
*2.16 [[Sacrifice]]
*2.17 [[The Captain's Hand]]
*2.18 [[Downloaded]]
*2.19 [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]
*2.20 [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]

===[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]]===

A web-based series bridging seasons 2 and 3.

===[[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]]===
*3.01 [[Occupation]]
*3.02 [[Precipice]]
*3.03 [[Exodus, Part I]]
*3.04 [[Exodus, Part II]]
*3.05 [[Collaborators]]
*3.06 [[Torn]]
*3.07 [[A Measure of Salvation]]
*3.08 [[Hero]]
*3.09 [[Unfinished Business]]
*3.10 [[The Passage]]
*3.11 [[The Eye of Jupiter]]
*3.12 [[Rapture]]
*3.13 [[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]
*3.14 [[The Woman King]]
*3.15 [[A Day in the Life]]
*3.16 [[Dirty Hands]]
*3.17 [[Maelstrom]]
*3.18 [[The Son Also Rises]]
*3.19 [[Crossroads, Part I]]
*3.20 [[Crossroads, Part II]]

=== [[Season 4 (2008-09)|Season 4.0]] ===
*4.00 [[Razor]] (special episode, two hours)
** Included: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]", which were released in weekly installments both online and on television during airings of ''[[w:Flash Gordon (2007 TV series)|Flash Gordon]]'' before "Razor"
*4.01 [[He That Believeth In Me]]
*4.02 [[Six of One]]
*4.03 [[The Ties That Bind]]
*4.04 [[Escape Velocity]]
*4.05 [[The Road Less Traveled]]
*4.06 [[Faith]]
*4.07 [[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]
*4.08 [[Sine Qua Non]]
*4.09 [[The Hub]]
*4.10 [[Revelations]]

===2008 Webisodes===

A series of webisodes to bridge the gap between the two halves of Season 4.

=== [[Season 4 (2008-09)|Season 4.5]] ===
*4.11 [[Sometimes a Great Notion]]
*4.12 [[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]]
*4.13 [[The Oath]]
*4.14 [[Blood on the Scales]]
*4.15 [[No Exit]]
*4.16 [[Deadlock]]
*4.17 [[Someone to Watch Over Me]]
*4.18 [[Islanded In a Stream of Stars]]
*4.19 [[Daybreak, Part I]]
*4.20 [[Daybreak, Part II]] (three hours, possibly aired in one further part)

:'''Note:''' Counting "Razor" as one episode and the 3 hour finale<ref>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/06/battlestars-fin.html</ref> as two, the season will be 22 episodes in length. Please note that the production numbers differ slightly from our numbering system, i.e. 4.00/"Razor" are production numbers 401 and 402, 4.01 "He That Believeth In Me" is production number 403, etc.

===[[The Plan]]===

A movie set during the events of the [[Miniseries]] and Season 1 that focuses on the actions of the Cylons on Caprica.

=== Extended episodes ===
* [[Pegasus (Extended Version)]]
* [[Unfinished Business (Extended Version)]]

== TV Documentaries / Specials ==

*[[Sciography|Sciography: Battlestar Galactica]]
*[[Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (Miniseries)]]
*[[Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (Season 1)]]
*[[Sci Fi Inside: Battlestar Galactica]] (Season 2.5)
*[[Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far]]
*[[Battlestar Galactica: Revealed]]
*[[Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon]]

==See also==
*[[List of unproduced scripts]]

== References ==

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[[Category:A to Z]]
[[Category:Episode Guide|*]]
[[Category:Episode Guide (TOS)|*]]
[[Category:Episode Guide (1980)|*]]
[[Category:Episode Guide (RDM)|*]]
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Sacrifice

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| title= Sacrifice
| season= 2
| episode= 16
| guests= [[Dana Delany]] as [[Sesha Abinell]]
| writer= [[Anne Cofell Saunders]]
| story=
| director= [[Rey Villalobos]]
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| rating= 1.8
| US airdate= 2006-02-10
| UK airdate= 2006-04-18
| dvd= {{Season 2.5 NTSC DVD release date}} '''US''' {{Season 2 PAL DVD release date}} '''UK'''
| population=49,590
| prev= [[Scar]]
| next= [[The Captain's Hand]]
| podcast= Y
| goof= Y
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== Overview ==

: ''The'' [[Cloud 9]]'s ''lounge is under attack by terrorists who are convinced that [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] is playing the military. The leader of this quartet, [[Sesha Abinell]], demands that the invaluable Valerii be brought to her -- otherwise [[Ellen Tigh]], [[Anastasia Dualla]], [[Lee Adama]], [[Billy Keikeya]] and others will be executed.''

== Summary ==

*[[Billy Keikeya]] proposes to [[Anastasia Dualla]], who flatly refuses. Later on, Dualla and [[Lee Adama]] discuss the incident while on leave aboard ''[[Cloud 9]]'', at one of the ship's drinking and dining establishments.

*Keikeya, also aboard ''Cloud 9'', finds Dualla there. An awkward moment arises when he discovers that she is with Lee Adama. Adama leaves the two to talk, going to sit at the bar, where he encounters [[Ellen Tigh]], who begins to flirt with him.

*Three men and a woman named [[Sesha Abinell]] lay siege to the establishment, taking the guests hostage, and sealing the area off from the rest of the ship. Abinell's husband was killed aboard the ''[[Greenleaf]]'' when the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] attacked it ten weeks ago, and she decides to exact vengeance.

*Before the terrorists lay siege, Lee Adama asks Ellen Tigh to come with him into the restroom. Tigh follows, thinking that Adama has invited her for a sexual tryst. But Lee Adama had predicted the situation. As a gambit to confuse the terrorists, Adama takes the dry ice from Tigh's drink and uses it to sabotage one of the oxygen sensors. In the meantime, Tigh leaves the restroom and loudly announces herself to the terrorists.
[[Image:Sesha.jpg|thumb|Sesha Abinell.]]
*Abinell demands that Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] and President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] turn over Cylon [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] to her, seeking Valerii's life in compensation for her husband's. She is infuriated that Admiral Adama and Roslin continue to allow one of their greatest enemies to live in their midst, even caged. She believes that Valerii is compromising the security of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], and that the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon holocaust]] was due to similar Cylon infiltration of the military.

*Abinell sends one of her men into the restroom to find anyone else they haven't rounded up. Captain Adama gets the drop on him and takes his gun, taking him out, threatening to kill him if the hostages are not released. Abinell threatens to kill Dualla if Adama refuses to surrender. Adama drops the empty threat and surrenders.

*Captain Adama's small-scale sabotage works, and the terrorists demand repairs to be made to the ship's oxygen systems.

*[[Kara Thrace]], along with a detachment of [[Colonial Marine Corps|marines]], are also on leave aboard ''Cloud 9''. They quickly plan a recon mission — Thrace disguises herself as the technician sent to repair the air system. Her job is to reconnoiter the situation and return with details.

*Thrace's cover is blown when Ellen Tigh recognizes her as one of ''Galactica's'' pilots. Thrace draws two pistols and begins shooting at the terrorists, soon aided by the marines. Two marines are killed, along with one of the hostage-takers. In addition, Thrace accidentally shoots Lee Adama. Thrace and the surviving marines retreat, and the situation is only exacerbated.

*The situation prompts Admiral Adama to once again consider the value of Sharon Valerii to him. Speaking with Valerii, she reminds the admiral that she saved the Fleet five or six times. Adama asks if she would reveal the identities of other Cylon agents in the Fleet. She refuses. Oddly enough, this seems to reaffirm her value to him.

*Admiral Adama agrees to give the terrorists the dead body of Sharon Valerii in return for the hostages. However, he secretly delivers the dead copy of Valerii known as [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Boomer]]. When the terrorists realize the ploy, Sesha orders the terrorist [[Vinson]] to kill [[Anastasia Dualla]]. [[Billy Keikeya]] seizes one of the terrorists' guns and kills Vinson, but is mortally wounded by Vinson's return fire as marines storm the lounge. Abinell is killed by marines, her body falling atop Boomer's body.

*In the aftermath, Dualla stays with Lee Adama in the infirmary, promising to stay with him until he recovers. Neither notice Starbuck quietly leaving sickbay as she says this. Laura Roslin grieves the death of Keikeya, who had become "the closest thing [she] had to family."

== Questions ==

* Who leaked out the information that Valerii was on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''?
**Given that Caprica-Valerii has been taken to the middle of CIC, to Adama's quarters, to [[sickbay]], and transferred through open hallways, it could have been just any random crewmen by this point.
** Now that this information has been confirmed, thanks to the actions of Abinell and her conspirators, what kind of backlash should Roslin and Adama expect to face?
**Sesha seemed to have some conspiracy theory leaflets suspecting Cylon reproduction programs, etc. but whether these were substantiated or based on pure rumor is unclear. Rumor could possibly have spread from guards, personnel, etc. who can see that she is now pregnant.
**As noted in previous [[Final Cut|episodes]], it it likely that Admiral Adama had a blanket order to all crewmembers not to discuss the existence of the second Valerii to civilians. However, with the introduction of ''Pegasus'', the fog of rumor that may have kept Valerii's existence vague likely dissipated.
* How did Abinell know that a Cylon agent infiltrated the Ministry of Defenses on Caprica?
**Baltar was openly accused of this in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]", and Roslin even had a Fleet-wide press conference to exhonerate him of these charges.
* Who will become Roslin's new assistant? ([[Tory Foster|Answer]]) Was there a replacement groomed for the position at all previous to the events in this episode?
**During early episodes of season 1, nameless aides with no dialog can be seen trailing Roslin and Billy. In the DVD commentary for these episodes, RDM and Eick explain how they gradually just stopped using an entourage of aides with Roslin, and mulled over the idea of eventually working them back into the show. Perhaps this could be used to compensate for Billy's removal.
* Where did Abinell and her people get the weapons? Were they purchased from the [[Black market (organization)|Black Market]]?
* What were Ellen Tigh intentions? (She practically gives away Thrace's cover and announces that she is the wife of ''Galactica'''s XO.) What was the purpose? Was there one at all, or was Ellen Tigh just being an idiot again?
** Based on her demeanor, it would be safe to say that she was looking out for her interests, knowing that her position (being the colonel's wife) would keep her relatively safe.
* Is the relationship between Apollo and Dee against military protocol in the same way that Tyrol and Valerii's relationship was, or have the rules on Colonial officers and NCO fraternization been relaxed?
**Just how far does the non-association protocol even extend anymore? What is the exact nature of the non-association protocol? Is it against officers having relationships with enlisted crewmen, or even enlisted crewmen having relationships with other enlisted crewmen (i.e. preventing Tyrol and Cally from having a relationship)? In "[[Litmus]]," Tyrol was willing to lie under oath (and all of his deckhands were willing to lie under oath) rather than let Tyrol face the punishment associated with continuing his relationship. Apollo and Dualla are in the same position as Boomer and Tyrol; one is an officer having a relationship with an enlisted crewman. Apollo and Dualla have an even greater gap between them, as Apollo is among the highest-ranking officers on ''Galactica'', and Dualla is a lower-ranking enlisted crewman than Tyrol was.
***In "[[Litmus]]", Sergeant [[Hadrian]] questions Commander Adama: "Sir, isn't it true that you knew that Lt. Valerii and Chief Tyrol were having an illicit relationship, in violation of regulations?" The expressions on Tyrol's deck crew and others aboard ''Galactica'' ([[Miniseries]]) as Tyrol and Valerii (poorly) attempt to cover their intentions indicate many members of the ship were quite aware of their affair. The rules on fraternization are likely very similar to those found in [http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/fraternization/ the US Army regulations that prohibit business or personal relationships] only between an officer and an enlisted crewmember. (Chief Tyrol, while among the highest ranking members of ''Galactica's'' crew, is still a ''non-commissioned'' officer.) However, with the near-annihilation of humanity and the need for population growth, the rules are likely relaxed, with command staff monitoring the situation on a case-by-case basis (note Admiral Adama's last statement to his son at the end of the episode, "[[Black Market]]," indicating that the admiral, too, has his sources of information about the personal affairs of his officers). Of course, this prompts speculation on how matters between Tyrol and Valerii, and how events around them, would have progressed if this "policy" had evolved earlier.
****Given the growing closeness between Adama and Roslin (which, even if not an actually romantic relationship, has some hints of it), and the decidedly morally-ambiguous idea of a relationship between a head of state and her military chief, Adama may have concluded that he had little room for pointing fingers at Lee and Dualla.
* [[Saul Tigh]]'s prejudices were fully and repeatedly exposed in relation to [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Caprica-Valerii]] (eg. describing her as a thing, objecting to [[William Adama]]'s reflexively referring to the prisoner by her assumed name). Will this begin to affect the close relationship between these two in future episodes? Will it deteriorate to a point where the XO will be relieved again in relation to a decision made by Adama as he once was in [[You Can't Go Home Again]]?
* Why were Lee Adama and Kara Thrace on leave at the same time? Who's acting as Galactica's [[CAG]] during this episode?

== Analysis ==
* Why doesn't Caprica-Sharon want to tell Adama who the other Cylons in the Fleet are, if she's been trying to show that she's helping the humans and not the Cylons?
**Possibly Sharon just doesn't want anyone to have to die, human or Cylon, and thinks that the Colonials will kill the Cylons hiding in the Fleet if she outs them. However, the Cylons hiding in the Fleet are striving to bring about the deaths of all surviving humans, so this leaves the question of why Sharon doesn't believe that capturing or killing them would prevent the deaths of an even larger number of people, perhaps the entire Fleet. She might just be unrealistically optimistic about the entire situtation.
*[[Sesha Abinell]]'s husband [[Ray Abinell|Ray]] was killed during a Cylon attack ten weeks prior to this episode. The only change in the [[survivor count]] which remains unaccounted for was between "Home, Part I" and "Home, Part II", however, those episodes must have taken place well before Ray Abinell's death ten weeks prior to this episode. Other possibilities include Ray's death during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]], although ''[[Greenleaf]]'' would have been far from the site of combat; or his death being offset by a birth in between episodes.
**One of David Eick's Video Blogs is devoted to discussing the scene where Ray Abinell dies. Apparently, although in the final version it's a dialog-less flashback, originally it was supposed to be Ray talking on the phone to Sesha, then seeing the Raider coming. He then says goodbye, hangs up, and runs down the hallway. This might feature in a deleted scene.
* Dualla seems to recover rather quickly from Billy's death. In fact, during much of the episode, her attention is focused on Apollo.
* The final scene recalls that of Resurrection Ship Part II, except that Starbuck and Dee's roles are reversed.

== Notes ==
*Continuing from "[[Scar]]", this is the second episode in a row that Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Number Six]] have not appeared in.
*On Sesha's laptop, there is a list of [[:Image:Seshalaptop2 216 1080i.jpg|Cylon ''modus operandi'']], which includes a fact that should not be known to the civilian fleet: the fact that the Cylons are attempting to breed with humans and reproduce hybrid offspring, such as [[Hera]].

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*''Saul Tigh observing Sharon Valerii's exit from William Adama's office:''
:'''Saul Tigh:''' You know, if people knew how much you've relied on that thing's so called intelligence, they'd be scared out of their wits.
:'''William Adama:''' What about you, Saul? Are you afraid of her?
:'''Saul Tigh:''' You know, the truth is I don't like the way it's gotten under your skin.

*''After a bout of negotiations with Sesha Abinell, leader of the Cloud 9 terrorists, Adama briefly confers with Tigh:''
:'''William Adama:''' Saul, we can't give her Sharon. I hope you know that, right?
:'''Saul Tigh:''' I know that. Against our dealing with the terrorists... if we start now, it'll open the floodgates; and it will never stop. And by the way, it's not Sharon. It's a frakking Cylon.
:'''William Adama:''' You don't think I know that?
:'''Saul Tigh:''' I think there's part of you that looks into that thing's eyes and still sees that young girl that reported aboard two years ago as a rook pilot. Well, it's not. It never was. Bill, it's a machine.

*''Crisis conference between the President, the Admiral and the XO regarding how the terrorists demands should ultimately be dealt with:''
:'''Saul Tigh:''' What if they're right? What if Sharon has been playing us all, plotting our destruction with every passing day? What if the terrorists are right?
:'''Laura Roslin:''' This isn't about Sharon. It's about something much bigger than that. It's about the long term survival of the Fleet. It's about the way we conduct ourselves in all of this.

== Official Statements ==

''[[Paul Campbell]] discusses the decision surrounding [[Billy Keikeya]]'s death:''

: It was kind of my choice in a way. I was kind of given an ultimatum eventually because in between the end of season one and the beginning of season two I had actually gone to LA and booked a pilot. Because Battlestar production didn’t have me under contract, I was free to go and do that. And it was their loss if the show got picked up and I wasn’t able to come back for season two. I think that was a problem they had with a few of the cast members, that everyone was a free agent after season 1, and I think that scared them a little bit. They could have potentially lost half their cast after season 1, and I think after that, they pretty much ended up signing everyone to a contract. But I’d already been cast in another show and decided to go off on my own and see if it worked. As it turned out it didn’t work, and I ended up having a two episode hiatus after [[Resistance (episode)|episode 4]]. I was gone for 5 and 6, then came back for [[Home, Part I|Home Pt. 1]], I think it was. Or [[Home, Part II|Home Pt 2]], I came back for. So after that kind of gave me the ultimatum and said sign a contract for 5 years, or we kind of need to go our separate ways. And I kind of put it off and put it off, then eventually they just said “Look, we can tell your not really committed to the show, and we can’t write story lines. So we’ve decided to kill the character. It wasn’t really a surprise, but I wasn’t expecting it to happen when it did. But I certainly wasn’t surprised that they had to do that.[http://paul-campbell.net/news.php?view=news&newsid=11 Paul's Official Website]

== Guest Stars ==
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[[Dana Delany]] as [[Sesha Abinell]]
*[[imdb:nm0107023|Eric Breker]] as [[Chu]]
*[[imdb:nm0396461|Mark Houghton]] as [[Vinson]]
*[[imdb:nm0623699|David Neale]] as [[Page]]
*[[imdb:nm1737604|Michael Ryan]] as [[Ray Abinell]]
*[[imdb:nm0002343|Adrien Hughes]] as Lt. [[Terry Burrell]]
*[[imdb:nm1264633|Erica Carroll]] as Civilian
*[[imdb:nm0881503|James Upton]] as Environmental Specialist
*[[imdb:nm1518532|Georgia Hacche]] as Petty Officer [[Sion]]

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season02/216/ "Sacrifice"] at scifi.com

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The Living Legend, Part I

2005-12-24T05:01:24Z

Kenllama: /* Guest Stars */

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

== Overview ==

The ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is reunited with the ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', a sister [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] previously thought destroyed. Led by the legendary and sometimes arrogant Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], the fleet is torn in its loyalty between [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and Cain, but they eventually join forces in a daring attack on the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].
 

== Summary ==

The episode opens with [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] being pursued by unidentifed objects from behind them in the heart of the [[Delphian Empire]]. The two objects are none other then two other [[Colonial]] [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] flown by Lieutenant [[Sheba]] (Anne Lockhart), and Lieutenant [[Bojay]] (Jack Stauffer). Just as Sheba and Bojay are about to finish off Apollo and Strabuck Sheba's scanner shows that the occupant of the viper she is pursuing is Human and orders a cease fire. In the ensuing dialogue Apollo and Starbuck are informed that Sheba is strike leader of Silver Spar Squadron and are re-united with Bojay who was part of ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'s'' [[Blue Squadron]] before he was transferred to the [[fifth fleet]] that perished at the [[Battle of Molecay (TOS)|Battle of Molocay]], two [[Yahren (TOS)|yahrens]] previous. Sheba and Bojay escort a bewildered Apollo and Starbuck aboard the ''[[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]]'' ''[[Pegasus (TOS)| Pegasus]]'' in the command of the legendary Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]].

Meanwhile on-board the ''Galactica'' Flight Sergeant [[Jolly]] reports to Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] that the fleet is low on fuel and Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] reports that there is what appears to be scans of something massive, the size of a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] city not too far off. Adama orders the fleet to dead stop while awaiting word on the fate of Apollo and Starbuck's patrol.

Apollo and Starbuck are re-united with warriors aboard the ''Pegasus'' and are informed that Cain pulled the ''Pegasus'' out into deep space after the Battle of Molocay and that they have been fighting the Cylons and using fuel and weapons from the Cylons to fuel their own personal war efeffort. Colonel [[Tolan]], Cain's second in command takes Apollo and Starbuck to Cain's quarters and they are re-united with the "living legend" and inform Cain of the fate of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]] and off the 220 ship rag-tag fleet. Cain now with information of the ''Galactica'' surviving the war declares that the Cylon Empire is about to fall as he plans to mount an offensive.

Aboard the ''Galactica'', [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] informs Adama and Colonel Tigh that there is a visual echo coming from the scans ahead. The echo shows a battlestar. [[Omega]] then informs Adama of a message coming over Fleet Com-Line Alpha which is only used between war ships, so Adama feels the message is a hoax. Cain appears on the monitor and informs, much to the delight of Adama that he will be aboard shortly.

Cain boards the ''Galactica'' and re-unites Adama with Apollo and Starbuck and informs Adama that the Cylons now control [[Gamoray (TOS)|Gamoray]], a society once thriving with 50 million people. Which means the Cylons now control power over half the galaxy. Cain had been doing strike runs on Gamoray for fuel to fund his war campaign but could not figure out why they didn't send [[basestar]]s to finish him off, his answer was now clear, the renegade traffic the Cylons were having problems with was the ''Galactica'' and her fleet. Cain tries to get Adama to side with him in an effort to conquer the Cylons on Gamoray. But Adama declines citing the safety of the fleet as her main priority.

Back on board the ''Pegasus'', Cain meets with Starbuck and Apollo and asks about a woman he once knew before the war. It turns out the woman was [[Cassiopeia]] the woman Starbuck is involved with. Cain then introduces the two to Sheba, his daughter who intercepted Apollo and Starbuck.

After the meeting Apollo asks Starbuck what he plans to tell Cassiopea about Cain being alive. Starbuck pretty much brushes away any suggestion of her being romantically interested in Cain again, but meets with her and informs her of Cain being alive. She leaves to find Cain and is quickly re-united with him aboard the ''Pegasus''. They share a tender embrace and reminice and Cassipoea tells Cain about her relationship with Starbuck. She asks Cain for time for her to think. Back aboard the ''Galactica'' Apollo asks Starbuck how Cassiopea took the news and for the first time we find some background into Starbuck's character as we find out that he doesn't form deep attachments to people after being raised on his own. [[Boxey]] puts in his two cents in and says that Starbuck still has a bunch of other woman in waiting for him.

Back on the ''Pegasus'' Cain and Cassiopea talk about Sheba and how the relationship may cause issues between Cain and his daughter. Meanwhile in the [[warrior]] lounge Apollo and Starbuck meet with warriors from Silver Spar Squadron and Sheba and Apollo butt heads over the military differnces between Adama and Cain. Cain enters the lounge with Cassiopea and Sheba leaves, very uncomfortable with seeing her. Apollo confronts Sheba about it and Sheba says that working with Apollo won't be a problem.

A meeting of commanders is conveined and a plan is made to interecept Cylon Tankers to provide fuel for the fleet. Adama proposes to use a squadron from both battlestars, Cain declines at first and Adama informs him of the need for the warriors to integrate for the boost of morale. Cain agrees saying that his warriors would be glad to pass along their expeirence to the ''Galactica'' warriors. Apollo is surprised by Cain's arrogance and tells Adama the people think highly of him as a commander.

During pre-launch, Cain joins the mission to the suprise of Sheba. During the mission they are interecepted by a Cylon patrol. Blue Squadron almost seems at the mercy of the Cylons until Silver Spar Squadron helps out. Cain orders Blue Squadron to pursue while he goes off to take care of the tankers. Cain destroys the tankers and tells a dis-believing Apollo that he was firing at a cylon fighter. Back on board the ''Galactica'' Cain maintains his story during a meeting with Adama, Apollo and Sheba and also cites the in-experience of Blue Squadron. Cain now pushes the campaign against Gamoray to Adama and Adama tells Cain, rather tersley, that he will give his answer in the morning. Apollo knows the truth but can't speak it and confronts Sheba. When cornered Sheba maintains that the tankers were hit by incidental fire and Apollo tells her that he had found a weakness or two.

Another war meeting is conviened and Cain pushes harder for a total victory at Gamoray. Adama again delcines citing too many losses of life. Adama offers an alternative; the ''Pegasus'' is carrying a full fuel load and Adama wishes to divide that load amongst the fleet. Cain still feels a victory is possible. Adama is still not interested and orders the fuel to be distributed. Cain declines this offer and Adama relieves Cain of his command.

Aboard the ''Pegasus'' Sheba and Bojay speak with Cain about going against Adama's orders and Cain refuses citing that he may be a stubborn warrior but he is the best one and won't leave the fleet defenceless.

Aboard Baltar's basestar [[Lucifer]] informs [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] of the finding of the trailing vessles of the Colonial Fleet. Baltar tells Lucifer to prepare of an attack to finally finish off the ''Galactica'' for good without support from Gamoray. All Baltar wants is a celebration from Gamoray and to take command of Gamoray for himself. Lucifer questions this plan and Baltar tells Lucifer that there are other [[Cylons (TOS)|IL-series]] robots that will gladly be at his side after the victory. Baltar then offers to accompany the strike force to punctuate his point of victory much to Lucifer's surprise.

Meanwhile Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer and Jolly board the ''Pegasus'' for the fuel distribution. Tolan and Tigh confer on the ''Pegasus'' bridge and Tolan wonders if they should wait until the bad moods on board from the warriors over the treatment of Cain subside. Tigh disagrees and orders the transfers to begin. On the ''Pegasus'' Landing Bay, the ''Galactica'' warriors are met by resistance from Silver Spar Squadron. Just as it looks they are about to come to blows a red alert is sounded and an attack begins by the Cylons.

On the ''Galactica'' bridge Cain and Adama meet and Adama and Cain agree to pull out the ''Pegasus'' and put her between the Cylon task force (the biggest one since the destruciton of the Colonies).

Cain flies his viper back to the ''Pegasus'' and lets Tolan and Tigh know he is taking back command of the ''Pegasus''. The ''Pegasus'' crew cheers and Tolan informs Tigh is nothing personal. Tigh understands and says "How can you fight a living legend?"

The ''Galactica'' takes heavy damage to her Alpha landing bay and just as it seems the Cylons are going to have their victory and Baltar declares the her is finished, his Cylon pilot informs Baltar of the second battlestar. Baltar doesn't beleive this and the Cylon again says that there is a second Battlestar. Baltar looks to his right and sees the ''Pegasus'' and orders his pilot to turn.

END OF PART ONE.

== Questions ==


How many Battlestars were part of the Fifth Fleet?

== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



This is the first appearance of Lloyd Bridges as Commander Cain, Anne Lockhart as Sheba and Jack Stauffer as Bojay.

In the episode ''[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of The Gods]]'' Jack Stauffer returns as Bojay in command of ''Galactica's'' new Silver Spar Squardron.

This is the first mention of more then just one fleet in the Colonial Military. In the pilot there appeared to be only one main fleet. The ''Pegasus'' was part of the Fifth Fleet.

Sheba was introduced as a new love interest for Apollo and their relationship was to delelop over the course of the series had it continued into more seasons.

Commander Cain and the ''Pegasus'' were also slated to return in future episodes had the show not been cancelled.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==



Cain: Galmonging Cylons

Sheba (To Apollo): Working with you won't be a problem.

Apollo (To Sheba): We have found a weakness two now haven't we?

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




Lloyd Bridges as Commander Cain 
Anne Lockhart as Lieutenant Sheba 
Jack Stauffer as Lieutenant Bojay 
Rod Hasse as Commander Tolan 
Junero Jennings as Pegasus Bridge Officer 




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Glen+A.+Larson|Glen A. Larson]
*Story by Ken Pettus and Glen A. Larson
*Teleplay by Glena A. Larson
*Directed by Vince Edwards




=== Production Notes ===
*Season 1 (1978 / 1979)
*Production Number: 1.?
*Airdate Order: 9 (of 21)
 
This episode along with Part Two and The Episode "Fire in Space were edited together for the Video Release "Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack". In this video Jolly's report comes at the beginning then followed by Apollo and Starbucks' patrol scene. The first 45mins to an hour of this video were more narrative in nature with some scenes taken out completely from the original aired episode(s)

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

*UK Airdate: Unknown
*US Airdate: November 26, 1978
*DVD Release: 2003

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Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down

2005-10-22T03:06:44Z

Kenllama: /* Notes */ Baltar's Opera Music

[[Image:bsg-1-09.jpg|thumb|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]

: ''This episode is also known under its draft title, "Secrets and Lies". Its official title is "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down".''

== Overview ==

: ''[[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh's]] world is turned upside down when [[Ellen Tigh|his wife]] arrives on ''[[Galactica]]'' -- but is she all she professes?''

== 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 [[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]] 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]]'' and reveals her suspicions regarding Adama, and challenging 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]].
* Adama deflects her probing by asking how it could be that she got aboard a ship, the ''[[Rising Star]]'', without anyone having any knowledge or 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 an 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 C. Agathon|Helo]] and [[Sharon Valerii#Caprica Valerii|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.

== Summary from scifi.com ==
President Roslin's fears that Commander Adama is a Cylon are stoked when she learns he's making secret wireless calls to other ships. Then, to make things worse, a single Cylon raider appears near the Galactica and begins acting strangely after being damaged in battle.

When Adama returns to the ship with Tigh's wife, Ellen, an earthy temptress and irrepressible flirt who claims to have been in a coma since their civilization was destroyed, Roslin's suspicions increase. She orders Baltar to screen both Ellen and Adama with his newly completed Cylon detector.

Meanwhile, Col. Tigh and the rest of the crew watch warily and gather data as the wounded Cylon raider jumps in and out of space.

On Caprica, the Cylon overseers fear that the Cylon Sharon is developing a strange feeling toward Helo — love.
--This section ©2005, [http://www.scifi.com SCI FI]. All rights reserved.

== Questions ==
*Is [[Ellen Tigh]] an [[Humano-Cylon]]?
*What is [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] hoping to gain from keeping the test results secret?

== Analysis ==

An episode that cleverly mixes intrigue and humour to conjure a rich tapestry that is somewhat different from earlier episodes – but no less entertaining in the questions it raises.

The intrigue is initially driven out of Roslin’s paranoia towards Adama, but quickly re-centres on Ellen Tigh.

Roslin’s paranoia is fed by Leoben Conoy’s last words to her in “Flesh and Bone” – she is genuinely concerned that Adama is a Cylon, and his pre-occupation with Ellen Tigh doesn’t help calm her fears. But even when the mystery surrounding Adama’s actions is resolved, the intrigue doesn’t let up: just who or what is Ellen Tigh? Human or Cylon?

The weight of evidence for her being human is almost overwhelming. She is vindictive, manipulative, calculating (witness her ability to play footsie under the table with Lee Adama after hearing about his brother's death), but human nonetheless. She has clearly been a destructive force in Tigh's life - and most likely the reason for his drinking problem, and despite her claims to want a reconcilliation, it is clear that little has really changed within her: she is man-hungry, and delights in sowing the seeds of mischief.

BUT - and there is always a "but" in BSG, the writers throw in just enough to create doubt:
*Why is it that - as Adama points out - no-one can remember her either being aboard the Rising Star or being treated for her injuries until the last few days?

*Why can’t the Captain of the Rising Star remember how she came to be aboard his ship. Her "rescue" from Picon sounds so dramatic, surely someone would remember her coming aboard the ship, whether she was conscious or not?
*And why is her interest at the dinner table focused singularly on the subject of Earth? Is it really the "talk of the fleet", or is there something behind her persistence?
*She operates in a manner strikingly similar to a cross between Six and Conoy. Like Six, she is not afraid to use her sexual mores against men; like Conoy, her words seem laced with half-truths and are frequently manipulative and border on the insidious
*Finally, there is her comment on meeting Baltar, “Oh, I know exactly who you are.” On the one hand, it could simply be a result of her recognising Baltar as a leading scientist and (no doubt) playboy, and her predatory nature kicking-in. On the other hand, knowing exactly who someone “is” usually means a person is not fooled: they know intimate secrets about the individual they are meeting, and so the comment is usually taken as a thinly-veiled threat. Does Ellen Tigh know more than she is letting on?

Even the denouement concerning Ellen Tigh’s heritage is open to interpretation: Baltar proclaims her to be human, but then admits to Six he’s decided all results are going to be “green”; as he puts it: “no muss, no fuss”. He won’t even reveal the true result of the test to Six.

Six’s reaction to Ellen Tigh is equally interesting: “Something here, isn’t there?” she states after Ellen’s unconventional introduction to Baltar – and it is doubtful she is referring to the flirting that takes place; rather, her words are a warning, as is her follow-up comment: “You should be watching her.” Six has sensed something in Ellen Tigh, and it is something she doesn’t trust.

So, could it be that Ellen Tigh is a Cylon? Certainly, it has been established that there are 12 models of Cylon, so again, this leaves room for her to be one. But – again – if she were, that would raise an interesting precedent: it would mean that that Cylons can replicate living (or once-living) humans. Were this to be the case, it would significantly alter the balance of things. For this reason, more than any other, it is unlikely Ellen Tigh is anything more than a human woman with an agenda of her own.

Meanwhile, on Caprica things also continue to take an interesting turn. Now fugitives together, Helo and Valerii are finally making an attempt to get off the planet, and Valerii is reaching the point where if she doesn’t admit her status to Helo, he’s going to guess. Above them – literally - we are given further insight into Cylon motivations for what was occurring around Helo, and once again it all seems to boil down to the emotions generated by love: loyalty, need, protectiveness, desire, generosity, anguish, the motivations it creates – all of which appear to be beyond Cylon understanding, even though they are capable of other, baser emotional responses, as witnessed by Six’s tears and Doral’s hurt envy. And there is still that small matter of procreation hanging in the air... This is also 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 as a spiritual center for the Twelve Colonies.

Perhaps the one weak link in the episode is the arrival of the Cylon Raider. Despite all the material the production crew have to play with in this episode, this one thread sticks out from the rest and almost screams “Padding!” at the top of its voice.

As an attempt to heighten concern about Adama’s real motivations (the Raider turning up while he is out and about in a Raptor), it is nothing short of clumsy. As a means of confirming the fact that the Colonials don’t have FTL systems of a comparable size to those contained in the captured Raider, and are thus keen to find out all they can about a “working” version, it is short on drama. Was the Raider really crippled? Was it playing a game with the Colonials - if so, to what purpose? What caused Starbuck to come to this conclusion? None of the answers to these questions are even hinted at - much less explained, leaving the entire Raider situation something that has a big “So what?” hanging over it.

But this aside, “Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down” serves up another interesting blend of character-driven drama that demonstrates that Battlestar Galactica is also capable of some fine humour.

== Questions ==
*The test themselves apparently take 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]] 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 timeframe 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?

== Notes ==
*The script was originally called "Secrets and Lies". However, "'''Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down'''" is the official title for the episode, according to [[Ronald D. Moore]].
*It is 3 days 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.
**Are Boomer (tested last episode) and Baltar himself included in this figure?
*Billy’s relationship with Dualla is picking up, despite his attempts to pump her for information
*Tigh’s alcoholism was more than likely kicked-off by his wife – either directly or through her infidelity – or possibly both.
*Baltar apparently has no intention of being honest about the results of his Cylon tests.
*''Galactica'' has a forward 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.
*Helo curses the Cylons for choosing Delphi as their base.
*The opera music that Baltar is listening to in his lab while talking to and getting intimate with Number Six 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 beckns / 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 [[Soundtrack (Season 1)]].)

== 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)

== Official Statements ==




*"'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' was originally called 'Secrets and Lies', or 'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down' by [[Jeff Vlaming|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]]
*"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, lets just punt. Lets not do the dark and brooding episode. Lets try a different tone. Lets see if the show can withstand something lighter. Lets try something that's closer to a comedy, or as close to a comedy as ''Galactica'' can withstand." -- Ronald D. Moore [[podcast]]

== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[[Bennett, Matthew|Matthew Bennett]] as [[Aaron Doral]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Slex+Green Alex Green] as Deckhand




=== Writing & Direction ===

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




=== Production Notes ===
*Series 1 (2004 / 2005)
*Production Number: 1.09
*Airdate Order: 9 (of 13)

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

*UK Airdate: 13 December 2004 (Sky One)
*US Airdate: 4 march 2005 (Sci-Fi Channel)
*DVD Release: 28 March 2005 (UK)

== External Links ==
[http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/episodes/season01/109/ "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down"] at scifi.com

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Pegasus (episode)

2005-10-11T03:19:10Z

Kenllama: /* Analysis */

: ''For information related the [[battlestar]] ''Pegasus'' itself, see ''[[Pegasus]]''.''

== Overview ==
: ''Tensions run high when the ''Pegasus'', a battlestar more advanced than the ''[[Galactica]]'', is found -- only to have Admiral [[Nelena Cain]] usurp command of the fleet and foist her demands on those under her new command.''

== Summary ==
*''Pegasus'', a [[Mercury-class]] [[battlestar]], has joined the fleet. She survived the attack by [[blind-jump]]ing as the [[Cylon]]s attacked the [[Scorpion Ship Yards]].
* A Cylon fleet, comprised of two [[basestar]]s, about a dozen support ships and an [[Unknown Cylon Ship]] have been trailing the fleet -- and detected by Cain and ''Pegasus''.
**''Pegasus'' discovered this Cylon Fleet and have been carrying out hit-and-run attacks against the Cylons. At first the Cylon Fleet's course seemed to be random, until Cain realized they were going to systems with natural resources. Cain then tried to predict which system the Cylons were going to Jump to, and stumbled upon ''Galactica''; after looking over ''Galactica's'' logs, Cain surmises that the Cylon fleet was following ''Galactica'' (which itself was Jumping to systems with natural resources for the civilian fleet, ("[[Water]]", ("[[The Hand of God]]"), etc).
* Upon assuming command of the fleet, Cain begins moving crew members around, citing discipline concerns, transferring [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kara Thrace]] to ''Pegasus''.
* President [[Laura Roslin]] has concerns why Cain ignores her requests to talk, but more importantly, why ''Pegasus'' is only resupplying ''Galactica's'' military stores and ignoring the civilian fleet's needs.
* Tyrol welcomes his civilian counterpart from ''Pegasus''. [[Laird]] is an aeronautical engineer-turned Deck Chief that designed the old engines in the [[Blackbird]], and who's both appalled and impressed by Tyrol's new stealth fighter.
* Lee is essentially busted down to [[Raptor]] pilot in a recon mission to the Cylon fleet. But he shows his defiant side by asking Kara to commandeer the Blackbird to take some better recon photos of the fleet without being noticed by Colonial ''or'' Cylon forces.
* [[Helo]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] discover that [[Gina]], the Cylon prisoner aboard the ''Pegasus'', was raped by the crew as a form of torture. They rush to ''Galactica'''s brig, where a ''Pegasus'' lieutenant, [[Thorne]], is about to rape Sharon. Tyrol throws Thorne against a bulkhead, unintentionally killing him. The pair are arrested for courts-martial.
*Commander Adama is angered to hear that Admiral Cain is going to hold the court-martial on ''Pegasus'', not ''Galactica'' where the offense occurred. Cain assures Adama that they will be given a fair trial.
*Admiral Cain, however, does not give the pair a court martial hearing or trial by jury, instead rapidly deciding the verdict by herself and ordering Helo and Tyrol to be executed.
*Upon discovering what Admiral Cain has done, Commander Adama orders a Raptor to fly out with an armed Marine boarding party and launches ''Galactica's'' Vipers against ''Pegasus'', demanding that Admiral Cain release [[Helo]] and [[Galen Tyrol]].
*Admiral Cain refuses to return the prisoners, and balks at the thought of an "independent tribunal" to settle the dispute. Using Adama's logs against him once more, she notes that the [[Litmus|last time Galactica held one]], Commander Adama dissolved the tribunal when he "didn't like the verdict." Adama refuses to back down and insists that he will get his men back.
*Admiral Cain launches ''Pegasus''' Vipers against the incoming Vipers from ''Galactica''. They close in on each other as the episode ends.

== Questions ==

*Will Starbuck and her [[Blackbird]] stealth fighter play a role in the armed standoff between ''Pegasus'' and ''Galactica''?
**Although we won't know until [[Resurrection Ship|next episode]], that seems initially unlikely, as the Blackbird is being used for the Recon mission against the Cylon "Unknown". The episode seemed to suggest that both were occurring at the same time.
*Where did the ''Pegasus'' crew get fresh fruit?
**Dualla explains in "[[Final Cut]]" that their ships have very effective refrigeration units to keep food fresh for long duration duty tours, etc.
*In the absence of Apollo and Starbuck, who is leading Galactica's fighters against Pegasus? [[George Birch]]? [[Symes]]?
*As for the unknown ship in the Cylon fleet, what ''is'' its function? Is it, as Adama speculates, a Raider factory? Or a Command-and-Control vessel? Could it be a Humano-Cylon creation facility? The next episodes' title, "Resurrection Ship," could foreshadow that possibility, as when Humano-Cylons "die" they're downloaded into new bodies. Where would these new bodies be stockpiled?
**Could the title "Resurrection Ship" refer to ''Pegasus'', as it was presumed to be dead but "came back"?
*Could the new "Cylon mothership" be a command ship that contains the Re-Imagined Series' equivalent of the [[Imperious Leader]]?
*Roslin is commander-in-chief of the Colonial fleet. Could she be the one to order Cain to stand down by citing regulations to Roslin's benefit in the same way that Cain has done against Adama? Roslin could also order another member of ''Pegasus'' to assume command to enforce this. At the same time, Roslin's never been the type to use force, and may use other means to keep this event from turning into a bloodbath.
*Does the Blackbird have FTL? It's a bit smaller than the Raptor and, if it's based on the Viper design, wouldn't have one. At the same time, how is Starbuck supposed to go on the recon mission without one?
**Based on the information provided for the [[Raptor]] and [[Viper]], both ships are similar in size. A possibility could be in the amount of energy generated by both fighters. Seeing as the Raptor is equipped with more surveillance & communication equipment, it may have additional generators to power a [[FTL]] Drive. Refer to talk page for additional discussion regarding Blackbird FTL capability.
** Are the Vipers going on the recon mission? If not, why is it a blow to Apollo's honor for him to be piloting a Raptor? And how are the Vipers supposed to get there if they have to jump to the moon?

== Analysis ==
*[[Cally]]'s charged reaction to the drunken Pegasus crewmen ''bragging'' about raping Number Six/Gina repeatedly is probably due to herself being the survivor of an attempted rape, in "[[Bastille Day]]".
*Talking amongst themselves on Cylon-occupied Caprica, the Cylons mentioned in passing that there was a main Cylon fleet in "[[Final Cut]]".
*In the miniseries, Adama first proposes that the ''Galactica'' will go about independent of the rest of the fleet and fight the Cylons. Roslin persuades him to instead protect and lead the fleet on their escape from the colonies. The ''Pegasus'', in contrast, ''did'' travel about independently attacking the Cylons. The condition of the ''Pegasus'''s crew may be an indication of what would have happened to the ''Galactica'' if she stood and fought.
*In contrast to ''Galactica'''s nearly evenly gender-divided crew, the crew of the ''Pegasus'' seems predominantly male to a very high degree. Admiral Cain was the only female aboard ''Pegasus'' with a speaking role, with only a couple other females visible in the hallways or in the ''Pegasus'' ready room. This stands in notable contrast to Ron Moore's egalitarian vision of gender issues in the military, and appears to have been an intentional decision made during production. In addition, the dialogue of the drunken ''Pegasus'' crewmen suggests they've perhaps forgotten how to act around women— they either ignore or fail to understand Cally and Selix's disgust with their talk about gang-raping Gina. This may be a contributing factor to the behavior of the ''Pegasus'' crew—the relative paucity of women aboard the ''Pegasus'' and the resulting sexual frustration could have led to the overly regimented, authoritarian, and brutal culture the crew developed, culminating in the senseless, repeated gang rape of the Cylon prisoner [[Gina]].
*Cally's disgust with the ''Pegasus'' crew's gang-rape of Gina is interesting in light of the fact that she had no compunctions about killing the ''Galactica'' copy of Boomer herself. Evidently she now acknowledges the Cylons' humanity in at least some measure. Perhaps she's felt a connection between this and her own assault on board ''[[Astral Queen]]'' by [[Mason]] in "[[Bastille Day]]".
**It's also possible that, since her fellow female deck crew also look disgusted and follow her out, women just don't appreciate talk about rape in general. RDM says something to this effect in the podcast.
*It is also interesting on a dramatic level how the portrayal of Cally's killing Galactica-Boomer in "[[Resistance]]" contrasts with the portrayal of the brutalized Gina and the attempted rape of Boomer. It was less shocking to many to watch Boomer being shot to death than it was to watch Boomer being pinned down over her bunk and almost raped—possibly because, while killing Boomer is an understandable act of revenge, raping her would be a senseless act of cruelty.
*Not simply relying on her rank, Admiral Cain asserts her dominance in more subtle ways as soon as she sets foot on ''Galactica''. Despite the fact that she's bringing one ship to join dozens, she welcomes ''Galactica'' back to the Colonial Fleet, thus defining the Fleet as wherever she is. Later she tells Roslin 'You look like I just shot your dog' when she asserts her authority over Adama. Both of these acts give some show of being welcoming or friendly, but also claim her spot at the top of the food chain.
*[[Laird]], ''Pegasus' '' deck chief, refers to events since "the war happened". Admiral Cain and her ''Pegasus'' crew seem to still consider fighting against the Cylons to be a war, while in the [[Mini-series]] Commander Adama admitted that "the war is over, we lost".
**Laird is still on the ''Galactica'' during the period immediately leading up to the assault on Caprica-Valerii. As the deck chief of the ''Pegasus'' wouldn't his presence be required on his own ship or has he, like Apollo and Starbuck, been reassigned?
***According to the podcast in a scene delted for time Laird is reassigned as deck chief of Galactica over Tyrol. Of course, that raises the question of who is now performing deck chief duty on Pegasus.

== Notes ==

*Population count is 49,605, a dramatic increase of 1,752 since the 47,853 count in "[[Flight of the Phoenix]]", undoubtedly to account for the addition of Battlestar ''[[Pegasus]]'' and her crew to the Colonial fleet.
**Cain notes that Pegasus lost 700 crew in the opening attack. Lieutenant [[Thorne]] also tells [[Gaius Baltar|Dr. Baltar]] that Gina killed 7 of his men. Also, Colonel [[Jack Fisk]] tells Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] that Cain executed the previous XO for failure to attack a Cylon staging area. Thus we may speculate that at the time of the attack her crew totalled to 2,460, give or take a few.
***This number does not take into account any casualties that may have occured because of the attack on the Cylon staging area, or any subsequent encounters with the Cylons.
***Given the relative ease that Cain had with removing disloyal officers -- according to Colonel Fisk, her XO had served with her for many years prior to his execution by Cain -- there may be additional officers she had swiftly court martialed (ref: Tyrol and Agathon) and executed as well. Given Cain's meglomaniac streak, it is also possible that some of the civilians she'd rescued from the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards may have met unfortunate "mishaps" as well.
**This is substantially smaller than [[Galactica]]'s crew, possibly explained by many of Cain's crew being on leave at the time of the attack. Galactica, although soon to be decomissioned, was still fully operational. Also, Pegasus's systems are newer, and may be more automated.
**Also, as [[Laird]] indicates, many civilians were pressed into service. So the actual number of actual pre-Holocaust ''Pegasus'' crew members may be far less than indicated above.
*[[Kat]] flies wingman to [[Apollo]] in the opening sequence of this episode, as the [[CAP]] scouts ''Pegasus''. Evidently she's been judged fit to resume flight status after negligently destroying a Viper due to overuse of [[Stims]] in "[[Final Cut]]".
* As the episode ends, it's interesting to see that the bulk of [[Galactica]]'s Viper fleet consist of the Mark II's, while [[Pegasus]] had the Mark VII's. A classic picture of "old vs. new".
**While ''Pegasus'' seems to have entirely Viper Mk. VII's, they would presumably have had to removed most of the automated systems from them (to prevent Cylon virus infiltration). Doing this makes them more difficult to fly (''Galactica's'' few Mk. VII's are only used by the most capable pilots now). ''Pegasus' '' pilots might have more advanced fighers but they aren't as reliable now as the tried-and-true Mk. II's.
* [[Nelena Cain]] is the female version of [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], who was portrayed by the late [[Lloyd Bridges]] in the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (1978)|Battlestar Galactica]]''.
* This episode is inspired by the two part episode, "[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]".
* [[Ronald D. Moore]] also wrote another episode called [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/The_Pegasus The Pegasus], in the seventh season of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.
* Visual effects gaffe: When we cut to ''Galactica's'' exterior as Adama makes is way to the bridge, it is behind and slightly above and to the left of ''Pegasus''. When we see it again a few minutes later as it launches Vipers towards ''Galactica'', it's quite a distance away from the fleet, above it and facing its left side.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Baltar''' (to Gina): The food is yours. It's not a trick. I'm not going to take it away at the last second. You know, I...um...I'm just gonna talk right now. I don't expect you to say anything. Back on Caprica, before the attack—and sometimes I forget there was a world before the attack—I knew someone…a woman, unlike any other woman I'd ever known. She was unique. Beautiful, clever, intensely sensual. When she wasn't in my bed, she was in my thoughts. She was a Cylon. And she changed my life in a very real, very fundamental way in that I have quite literally never stopped thinking about her, because I love her. To this very day, I love her. And she looks exactly like you. My name is Gaius Baltar, and I'm here to help you.

* ''Cain and Adama are discussing Helo and Tyrol's court-martial over wireles''
:'''Adama''': You told me they'd get a fair trial. What kind of a trial could they have possibly had?
:'''Cain''': I assure you I heard them out. I weighed their statements against those of the guards and I took into consideration their service records and commendations. It was a difficult decision, Commander, but I dare say it was a fair one.
:'''Adama''': They have the right to have their case heard by a jury.
:'''Cain''': I am a flag officer on detached service during a time of war. Regulations give me broad authority in this matter.
:'''Adama''' (to Tigh): Launch the fighters. (to Cain): You can quote me whatever regulation you'd like. I'm not going to let you execute my men.
:'''Cain''': I highly suggest you reconsider that statement, Commander.
:'''Fisk''': Admiral, ''Galactica'' is launching Vipers and a Raptor.
:'''Cain''': Commander, why are you launching Vipers?
:'''Adama''': Please arrange for Chief Tyrol and Lieutenant Agathon to be handed over to my marines as soon as they arrive.
:'''Cain''': I don't take orders from you!
:'''Adama''': Call it whatever you like. I'm getting my men.
:'''Cain''': You are making such a mistake.
:'''Adama''': I'm getting my men.

== Official Statements ==
*Ron D. Moore stated in his podcast that there were a number of scenes filmed for this episode that had to be deleted for time, but that he expects to be edited back into the episode for the DVD release. According to Moore, although most episode rough cuts run a little overtime and one or two scenes have to be edited out, "Pegasus" had more than a full extra Act worth of material left over. The full episode would have been an hour and 15 minutes long. Moore tried to put in more scened to push it to 90 minutes, in which case Scifi Channel would aire it as a 90 minutes special (as they had done in the past for "Stargate Sg-1" on occasion), but ultimately not enough material could be included in "Pegasus" to make it 90 minutes long without detracting from story quality; they were left with an episode that was too short to be a 90 minute special, but also too long to include all filmed scenes in a one hour episode. Deleted scenes, which Moore says will be resorted in the DVD release, include:
**A scene when Adama, Tigh, and Roslin are heading to the flight deck to meet Admiral Cain when she first arrives on the ship, and while they're walking Adama and Tigh give Roslin a brief biography of Cain; who she is, that she was an up and coming officer promoted to Admiral over several other possible choices, etc.
**An extension to Admiral Cain's meeting with Adama and Roslin in Adama's quarters, in which she explains that ''Pegasus'' survived Cylon computer virus infiltration through the [[Command Navigation Program]] because ''Pegasus'' was being overhauled at the shipyards, and most of her computers were disconnected.
**An extension to the scene in Cain's quarters on ''Pegasus'' where Adama and Cain discuss how Pegasus is a [[Mercury-class]] battlestar, and the differences between this newer model and ''Galactica''. Cain also explains that she intentionally doesn't have any chairs there so her meetings with her staff will run faster.
**A scene where Admiral Cain asks about ''Galactica's'' Cylon-prisoner, Caprica-Sharon, and goes to the brig to observe her.
**An entire subplot alluded to in the episode when Roslin complains to Adama that ''Pegasus'' is focusing on re-supplying the Fleet's military assets (re-arming ''Galactica'' and re-supplying ''Pegasus'' from stores in the civillilan fleet) while ignoring the needs of the civillian fleet. The subplot show how Roslin wanted ''Pegasus'' to provide machine parts for repairs to the civillian Fleet, and that after these are repeatedly ignored the civillian fleet ultimately goees "on strike" by refusing to give ''Pegasus'' more [[tylium]] fuel. It would also expand on Cain's refusal to acknowledge Roslin as the President (and therefore her superior as Commander-in-Chief).
*Moore also stated in the podcast that an alternate version of the attempted rape scene with Boomer was also filmed in which the rape was actually underway when Tyrol and Helo intervened. Ultimately, the decision was made to use the version seen where Thorne is stopped just in time, before he is able to rape Boomer.

== Statistics ==

=== Guest Stars ===

* Michelle Forbes as Admiral [[Nelena Cain]]
* Graham Beckel as Colonel [[Jack Fisk]]
* John Pyper-Ferguson as Captain [[Cole Taylor|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]]
* Sebastian Spence as Pegasus pilot
* Fulvio Cecere as Lieutenant Alistair [[Thorne|Thorne]]
* Vincent Gale as Chief Petty Officer Peter [[Laird|Laird]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Leah+Cairns Leah Cairns] as [[Racetrack]]

=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [[Anne Cofell Saunders]]
*Directed by [[Michael Rymer]]

=== Production Notes ===

*Series 2 (2005/2006)
*Production Number: 2.10
*Airdate Order: 10 (of 20)

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

*UK Airdate:
*US Airdate: September 23rd, 2005
*DVD Release:

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The Magnificent Warriors

2005-10-11T02:04:06Z

Kenllama: some answers to/* Questions */

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

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

== Questions ==

* Why does the sudden appearance of the full moon startle Dipper? Of course, the Boray attack under a full moon, but doesn't the moon appear in regular cycles that can be predicted by the colonists? They are aware of space travel, but somehow can't accurately predict the cycles of their own moon?
* Why does Starbuck risk confronting the thieving townspeople ''alone'', without partner Boomer?
* Other than for dramatic purposes, why do Adama, Belloby and Boxey join the shuttle mission?
** Belloby has a romantic agenda that seems to involve getting some alone-time with Adama on the planet. As the owner of the energizer, she may have insisted that they accompany the mission.
** Apollo indicates that this mission isn't very dangerous, which is his excuse for including Boxey -- and he turns out to be right; Boxey's involvement is almost non-existant. Apollo was probaby as glad as the viewers are to not have to suffer through one more scene of Boxey pleading with Apollo and Apollo having to make excuses for Boxey's exclusion.

== Analysis ==


== Notes ==

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

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==



== Statistics ==


=== Guest Stars ===


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




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




=== Production Notes ===

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

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

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

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T01:09:03Z

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Bastille Day]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Bastille Day]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water. 
'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder. 
'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by Michael Sloan, [[Donald Bellisario]] & [[Glen Larson]]
*Story by John Ireland, Jr.
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]

Bastille Day

2005-10-11T01:05:04Z

Kenllama: /* Notes */ fixed link to Gun on Ice Planet Zero

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

== Overview ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Questions ==

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

== Analysis ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Notes ==

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

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

=== Choosing Sides ===

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

=== Children of Humanity ===

On Cylon-occupied Caprica:

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

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

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

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


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




=== Writing & Direction ===

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




=== Production Notes ===

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

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

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

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

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Bastille Day

2005-10-11T01:02:14Z

Kenllama: /* Notes */ added connection to original episode Gun on Ice Planet Zero

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

== Overview ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Questions ==

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

== Analysis ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Notes ==

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

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

=== Choosing Sides ===

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

=== Children of Humanity ===

On Cylon-occupied Caprica:

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

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

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

== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===


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




=== Writing & Direction ===

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




=== Production Notes ===

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

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

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

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

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:54:31Z

Kenllama: /* Notes */ corrected episode connection -- Bastille Day, not Water

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Bastille Day]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Bastille Day]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
*'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
*'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by Michael Sloan, [[Donald Bellisario]] & [[Glen Larson]]
*Story by John Ireland, Jr.
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:51:33Z

Kenllama: /* Writing & Direction */

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by Michael Sloan, [[Donald Bellisario]] & [[Glen Larson]]
*Story by John Ireland, Jr.
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:50:58Z

Kenllama:

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

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
*'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
*'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by Michael Sloan, [[Donald Bellisario]] & [[Glen Larson]]
*Story by John Ireland, Jr.
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:48:39Z

Kenllama: /* Writing & Direction */ removed incorrect attribution to Leslie Stevens; added Glen Larson and John Ireland

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
*'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
*'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by Michael Sloan, [[Donald Bellisario]] & [[Glen Larson]]
*Teleplay by John Ireland, Jr.
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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[[Category: TOS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]

The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:44:44Z

Kenllama: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
*'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
*'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]

The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:44:25Z

Kenllama: deleted my own mistake; moved dialogue to page for Pt 1 of this episode

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:43:10Z

Kenllama:

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

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
*'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
*'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
*'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)]]

The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:40:55Z

Kenllama: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
'''Thane:''' I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
'''Starbuck:''' Says here you're in for murder.
'''Thane:''' Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:38:43Z

Kenllama: /* Noteworthy Dialogue */ added thane/starbuck exchange

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
Thane: I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
Starbuck: Says here you're in for murder.
Thane: Hmm. That too.




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:34:31Z

Kenllama: /* Guest Stars */

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II

2005-10-11T00:33:23Z

Kenllama: updated guest stars

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==



== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]
*Dan O'Herlihy as [[Dr. Ravishol]]







=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]



=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 28, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II (TOS)]]
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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:32:13Z

Kenllama: added bullets on guest stars

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

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
*James Olson as [[Thane]]
*Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
*Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
*Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
*Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]

The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:29:28Z

Kenllama: added /* Guest Stars */

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

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




Roy Thinnes as [[Croft]]
James Olson as [[Thane]]
Christine Belford as [[Leda]]
Richard Lynch as [[Wolfe]]
Denny Miller as [[Ser 5-9]]
Britt Ekland as [[Tenna]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

[[Category: A to Z|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: TOS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]
[[Category: Episode Guide (TOS)|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I (TOS)]]

The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:06:29Z

Kenllama: /* Notes */ minor wording changes

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== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Actor 1 as [[Character 1]]
*Actor 2 as [[Character 2]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I

2005-10-11T00:04:16Z

Kenllama: added note connecting this ep to "Water" (RDM)

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

== Overview ==

: Overview

== Summary ==

Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the ''Galactica'' can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.

== Questions ==



== Analysis ==



== Notes ==
It seems likely that this episode inspired the episode [[Water]] in the reimagined series. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in [[Water]] were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.



== Noteworthy Dialogue ==




== Official Statements ==




== Statistics ==



=== Guest Stars ===




*Actor 1 as [[Character 1]]
*Actor 2 as [[Character 2]]




=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1625008/ Leslie Stevens] & Michael Sloan & [[Donald Bellisario]]
*Directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505420/ Alan Levi]




=== Production Notes ===

*Series X (YYYY / YYYY)
*Production Number: X.X
*Airdate Order: X (of X)

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

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: October 22, 1978
*DVD Release: December 28, 2004

{{Episode List (TOS)}}

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Final Cut

2005-09-19T02:37:19Z

Kenllama: fixed typo

== Overview ==

: ''[[D'anna Biers]], an investigative journalist, makes a critical documentary on [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]]'s conduct during a "Kent State"-like crisis.''

== Summary ==
*Reporter D'anna Biers is preparing a special report on what she's hyped as the "[[Gideon]] massacre]], when she is escorted by Marines to Colonial One. President Roslin and Commander Adama meet her, and she complains that all of her requests to interview Marines involved with the Gideon incident have been denied. Roslin and Adama tell her that all that is about to change: they want to mend the relationship between the military and the civillian fleet by allowing D'anna to shoot a documentary on life on the ''Galactica'', with unrestricted access.
*D'anna and her cameraman [[Bell]] are flown to ''Galactica'' with Adama in [[Racetrack]]'s Raptor. On Galactica [[Dualla]] is given the task of showing them around, pointing out fairly everyday things like carbon dioxide scrubbers for atmosphere and vegetable refrigeration units and D'anna doesn't bother filming any of the boring information.
*D'anna starts filming her one on one interviews with several crewmen. She asks Dualla why she goined the Fleet, and she says her father didn't approve but she wanted to believe in something.
*D'anna and her cameraman are walking through the halls when [[Hot Dog]] and [[Kat]] chase each other out of the showers wearing towels. D'anna follows them into the pilot's locker room, where Apollo (who accidentally nearly drops his towel) tells her to respect their privacy and get out. Kat moons the documentary camera, and gets yelled at by Apollo.
*Ellen Tigh calls Col. Tigh down to their quarters, where someone has left a threat for Tigh by writing a line of Caprican poetry in red paint on their mirror.
*D'anna then interviews Apollo, and she accuses him of thinking the pilots deserve preferential treament. He tells her that he does; they risk their lives every day for the fleet, and while they don't need their pity, they do deeserve their respect.
*D'anna interviews Pvt. [[Scott Kelso]], one of the Marines that was on the Gideon. He insists that he and the other Marines were just doing their jobs, and that the "unarmed civillians" were attacking them, and that he has a scar on this head that required ten stitches to prove it. At the same time, Kelso thinks the whole thing was a "command frak-up"; that the Marines weren't trained for crowd control, and he isn't surprised that someone wants to kill Col. Tigh.
*D'anna then interviews a disheveled Lt. Gaeta, who is smoking a cigarette while displaying a level of frustration and fatigue that he doesn't normally show.
*On the flight deck, Kat yells at Tyrol when her Viper malfunctions, even though it wasn't the Chief's fault. Starbuck breaks it up (as D'anna follows her) and Kat storms out.
*D'anna is then allowed into the CIC, where Commander Adama orders Tigh to go to a big meeting of civillian leader on [[Cloud Nine]], which Adama thinks will be a good chance for them to vent their frustration instead of seething at Tigh in private. Howeveer, while leaving on a Raptor, it malfunctions and smokes until a damage control team can put it out. Tigh gets out and Tyrol tells him it looks like someone sabatoged the Raptor with hammer, and if they had gotten into space the atmosphere would have vented, killing him.
*[[Racetrack]] lights a candle for her lost loved ones in the memorial hallway, and is then interviewed by D'anna. She tells D'anna that she assumes that she's already as good as dead going out on missions, and she just hopes she can kill as many Cylons as she can before her day comes. D'anna also interviews [[Helo]], who says that in combat you're supposed to turn off the human part or you because that will get you killed, but that nothing is that easy to do.
*Helo then visits [[Sharon Valerii|Caprica-Boomer]] in the [[brig]], where she in unresponsive in her bed until pulling a blood-stained hand from under her sheets and sobbing. Helo calls for Doctor [[Cottle]] to come right away.
*[[Kat]] gives an interview to D'anna in which which is emotionally unrestrained. She then freaks out while attempting to land her Viper, and despite Capt. [[Kelly]] and Stabuck trying to talk her down, she misses three passes, then on the final try crashes her Viper into the flight deck. D'anna follows Starbuck and Apollo to the flight deck. Getting out of her Viper, Kat is incomprehensible and disoriented. Starbuck reaches into her sleeve pocket and finds [[Stims]]: Kat had been taking them by the fistful to stay alert, and now she's finally OD'd. Kat is forcibly strapped down to a gurney while kicking and screaming and taken to [[Sickbay]].
*D'anna follows Kat to Sickbay, where she accidentally goes behind a curtain and sees Doctor Cottle arguing with the terrified Caprica-Boomer; Cottle is trying to save her baby before Boomer has a miscarriage. D'anna is then shoved away, but not before catching Caprica-Boomer on film.
*Later, Commander Adama arrives in Sickbay and demands that D'anna hand over the tape. D'anna nots that the woman she saw looked exactly like the deceased [[Sharon Valerii|Galactica-Boomer]], and that news that ''Galactica'' is harboring a Cylon aboard could turn the Fleet against him. Adama counters that after the Gideon incident this new revelation could devastate morale in the fleet, and whether that even matters to D'anna. Reluctantly, D'anna gives him the tape and he leaves, after which she pulls the ''real'' tape out of her shirt.
*Baltar begins a less than great interview with D'anna but is interupted when an alarm goes off. Two Raiders are on a collision course with the Galactica. D'anna heads to the CIC to film there while her cameraman covers the flight deck. We only see the fight from the perspective of those on the ship listening over the radio; the Raiders are destroyed.
*Tigh returns to his quarters to find Ellen tied up. It turns out that his would-be murder is Palladino, who is upset that Tigh's orders resulted in innocent people being killed by men under Palladino's command. He pulls a gun on Tigh, but Tigh presses the gun to his forehead and talks Palladino down, and Marines take him away.
*Back on Colonial One, Roslin, Adama, and Tigh review D'anna's finished documentary. Adama decides that he likes the accurate portrayal that she did, and lets them broadcast it across the entire fleet. In the documentary, D'anna does an ending voiceover where as the music swells in the backround she explains that the story of ''Galactica'' is that they'll never give up. We see people watching it on monitor screens throughout the Fleet.....
*...and cut back to see the humanoid Cylons watching it too in an abandoned movie theater on Cylon-Occupied [[Caprica]]. [[Number Six]] is impressed at the resilience of the humans, and asks about the fate of Caprica-Boomer's baby. A copy of D'anna Biers then turns around (D'anna revealed to have been a [[Humano-Cylon]] the whole time), and tells her that both Caprica-Boomer and her baby survived her near-miscarriage. [[Aaron Doral]] says that the baby must be protected at all costs, and they must proceed with caution.

== Questions ==
*The Cylons deployed two [[Raider]]s to the ''Galactica'' to transmit D'anna's video documentary back to Caprica. Does this mean the Cylons know ''exactly'' where the [[Fleet]] is, and have simply chosen ''not'' to intercept it? Is keeping the Fleet alive part of their "Plan"?
** Possibly, in the "de-briefing" towards the end of the episode, Caprica D'anna meant the two Raiders transmitted the footage she cut from the documentary (showing Helo's Boomer in the Sickbay). It is possible they meant that they picked up the whole "show" from fleet transmissions and the snippet from the two Raiders.
**Or, are the Cylons ''now'' refraining from sending in a full [[Basestar]] and Raider wing to attack the Galactica because they are worried that a direct attack on the Galactica will result in the death of Caprica-Boomer and her hybrid daughter? That is, they would have attacked it if Boomer wasn't on board, but was sending two Raiders in now simply a reconaissance mission? The Cylons did say that they want to proceed cautiously.
**Then again, the two Raiders didn't jump in to the Fleet's vicinity, they flew in normally. Perhaps the Cylons actually ''don't'' know exactly where the Fleet is, and these Raiders may have been searching for days to find them. Seeing as the Cylons on Caprica weren't aware that the Caprica-Boomer was still alive, perhaps they also trully aren't aware of the Fleet's location, and other Cylons in the Fleet cannot transmit messages back to Caprica because they are out of range (though a nearby Cylon ship might be close enough).
**In light of all this, have the Cylons''not'' been using their entire strength against the Colonials in combat? Have they, in effect, been "toying" with them? This could explain the relative lop-sidedness of the Colonials' military victories since the initial destruction of the Colonies.

== Analysis ==
At the end of the episode, D'anna says that the Cylons "lost two Raiders relaying the images back to ''the Fleet''" from the ''Galactica''. She didn't say "from the ''Galactica'' back to ''Caprica''". Does this imply that there is a main Cylon fleet following ''Galactica''?
*This will be covered in the episode ''[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]''.

== Notes ==
*Population count is now 47,853, a loss of two since [[Home, Part II]], to account for the two [[Tom Zarek]] henchmen killed in that episode.
*Onboard ''[[Colonial One]]'', Roslin is no longer surrounded by her Secret Service agents, but rather by ''Galactica'' marines - Adama's insurance against any more misbehavior, perhaps?
**Perhaps they were only there to escort Commander Adama while he was off of Galactica?
*D'anna Biers makes the same comment about Baltar that Roslin made in ''[[33]]''.
*We finally learn [[Dualla]]'s first name as she is interviewed by [[D'anna Biers]]: ''Anastasia''.
*Gaeta's first name is revealed as ''[[Felix Gaeta|Felix]]''. He also showed a wild side in the form of a tattoo on his chest he got when he was drunk. He's also taken up smoking. Perhaps this isn't so much a sign of a previously unrevealed wild side, but a sign that Gaeta's composure is starting to get frayed from constant stress.
*The [[ECO]] known as [[Racetrack]] has a full name: ''[[Margaret Edmondson]]''.
*The music aired at the end of the documentary is the Colonial Fanfare last heard in the [[Mini Series]]: the theme from the original "Battlestar Galactica" TV series. In the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, it is apparently the "national anthem" of the Twelve Colonies.
*Adama uses the phrase "warts and all." This was invented by 17th-Century English dictator ("Lord Protector") [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwell Oliver Cromwell].
*Timeline-wise, Col. Tigh says there's been no Cylon contactcs for 10 days. Col. Tigh was in command of ''Galactica'' for "over a week" (from "[[Scattered]]" to "[[Resistance]]").
*Colonial video feeds are octagonal, but video screens are (oddly) rectangular.
*Capt. [[Kelly]] appears fulfilling his duties as Landing Signal Officer by coordinating Viper landings. This scene further explains the "where was Kelly between the mini series and season 2?" question: he doesn't work in the [[CIC]], but in the flight pod itself.
*Goof: In the last scene, the Caprica Biers says that two Raiders were lost relaying the video back to the fleet, yet the documentary was not complete when the Raiders attacked. Indeed, the Caprican Cylons are shown watching the closing footage of the documentary, which shows Adama's outburst in the CIC ("Yes!"). This outburst was prompted by the destruction of the second Raider.
**Perhaps they launched a transmitter buoy before their destruction? Maybe they were just a diversion for another Raider transmiting from beyond DRADIS range?
**The video relayed to the Cylon fleet from the Raiders was just the part that was cut. The rest of the video was broadcast to the fleet so the Cylons could easily pick up that transmission.
*Roslin and Adama have not only buried the hatchet by this episode, but are working jointly and appear to have developed a comeraderie.
*This episode contains the first scene on Colonial One since [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]].
*Cultural/Linguistic oddity: Apollo refers to Kat and Hot Dog as "tweedledum and tweedledee", a reference to [[Wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]].

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
** ''After meeting Dr. Gaius Baltar for the first time:''
*:D'anna Biers: What a strange little man.

** ''D'anna Biers is filming an interview with Apollo:''
*:D'anna Biers: You seem to think that your pilots deserve special consideration.
*:Apollo: Actually, I do. Like everyone else, my pilots have lost their families, their friends, everyone they ever cared about; but on top of that their asked to put their lives on the line every single day, for a fleet that seems more interested in what they do wrong than in what they do right. They're not asking for your pity, but they damn well deserve your respect.

** ''D'anna Biers is interviewing Racetrack:''
*:D'anna Biers: Are you afraid when you go into combat?
*:Racetrack: First thing they tell you is to assume you're already dead.
*:D'anna Biers: Well that sounds ghoulish.
*:Racetrack: Yeah, maybe. But dead men don't get scared and freeze up under fire. Me, I'm just worried that hell's gonna be a lonely place, and I'm gonna fill it up with every Toaster son of a bitch I find.

** ''D'anna Biers is interviewing Lt. Gaeta. Gaeta is slightly disheveled, and is smoking a cigarette:''
*:D'anna Biers: Does that help you cope with the stress?
*:Lt. Felix Gaeta: Not really. Look, um, all that I ever wanted was to be an officer on a Battlestar, okay? I trained my whole life, I trained harder than anyone in my unit. Basically, I put my life on hold until I was assigned to ''Galactica''. Then the Cylons hit and I realized that this is all that I know: tech manuals, commands, and tactics, you know? I'm not saying that I'm unhappy...I'm just wondering if there's something more.
*:D'anna Biers: And what have you discovered?
*:Lt. Felix Gaeta: ...[takes a long drag, coughs]...I hate cigarettes. Ambrosia's good with a chaser. And, if you have enough Ambrosia...[Gaeta pulls back his shirt to reveal an ugly tatoo of a tiger on his upper right chest]...it don't hurt that much.

** ''The closing voice-over narration to D'anna Biers' documentary on the Battlestar Galactica, which runs over a montage of images from the ship. The Colonial Anthem tinkles in the backround and gradually builds to up to a grand swell:''
*:D'anna Biers: I came to ''Galactica'' to tell a story. In all honesty I thought I knew what that story was before I ever set foot there: how an arrogant military let their egos get in the way of doing their jobs, safeguarding the lives of the civillian population. But I found out that the truth was more complex than that. These people aren't Cylons. They're not robots blindly following orders and polishing their boots. They're people. Deeply flawed, yes, but deeply human too, and maybe that's saying the same thing. What struck me most is that despite it all; the hardships, the stress, the ever present danger of being killed, despite all that they never give up. They never lie down in the road and let the truck run them over. They wake up in the morning, put on their uniforms and do their jobs. Every day. No pay, no rest, no hope of ever laying down the burden or letting someone else do the job. There are no relief troops coming, no Colonial Fleet training new recruits every day. The people on ''Galactica'' are ''it''. They are the thin line of blue that separates us from the Cylons. Lt. Gaeta told me a remarkable statistic; not a single member of Galactica's crew has asked to resign, not one. Think about that. If you wore the uniform wouldn't you want to quit? To step aside and say "enough! Let someone else protect the fleet"? I know I would. But then, I don't wear a uniform. Most of us don't, most of us never will. The story of ''Galactica'' isn't that people make bad decisions under pressure, it's that those mistakes are the exception. Most of the time the men and women serving under Commander Adama get it right. The proof is that our fleet ''survives''. And with ''Galactica'' at our side, we ''will'' endure. This is D'anna Biers, Fleet News Service.

** ''The camera pulls back to show a movie theater on Cylon-occupied [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]], where the humanoid Cylons are watching a copy of the documentary, as D'anna Biers' ending narration finishes:''
*:Aaron Doral: That was shown across their entire fleet.
*:Number Six: Their resilience is remarkable.
*:Sharon Valerii: Play the footage that was cut. [camera footage plays of Helo's Sharon in Galactica's Sickbay]
*:Sharon Valerii: I'm still alive?! She's still alive! I told you.
*:Number Six: That's incredible. And the baby?
*:D'anna Biers: [speaking without her usual New Zealand accent, but with a normal American accent] It was saved. We lost two Raiders relaying the images back to the Fleet, but I think the sacrifice was worth it.
*:Aaron Doral: We must proceed with caution. The child's life must be protected at all costs.
*:D'anna Biers: Yeah. Truly is a miracle of God.

== Official Statements ==

== Statistics ==

=== Guest Stars ===
*[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0722413/ Donnely Rhodes] as [[Cottle]]
*[[Lucy Lawless]] as [[D'anna Biers]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1382781/ Luciana Carro] as [[Kat]]
*[http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Leah+Cairns Leah Cairns] as [[Racetrack]]
*[[IMDB-person:Ty Olsson|Ty Olsson]] as Capt. [[Kelly]]
*[[Matthew Bennett]] as [[Aaron Doral]]
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]

=== Writing & Direction ===

*Written by
*Story by
*Teleplay by
*Directed by

=== Production Notes ===

*Series 2 (2005/2006)
*Production Number: 2.8
*Airdate Order: 8 (of 20)

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

*UK Airdate: 2005
*US Airdate: September 9th, 2005 (note - airdate had been planned for September 2nd, 2005, however, SciFi is running a Stargate SG-1 Viewers Choice Marathon for the Labor Day Weekend)
*DVD Release: Date

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Pyramid (RDM)

2005-09-19T01:56:49Z

Kenllama: fixed typo

==Re-imagined Series==

=== Pyramid, as a court game ===

A popular game within Colonial society, possibly team-based, which enjoyed television coverage across the the [[Twelve Colonies]] ([[Mini-Series]]), and also popular aboard Colonial warships ([[Litmus]]).

The game appears to be a close quarters ball game played on a pyramid-shaped court, hence the name of the game ''Pyramid''. The objective is apparently to score points by getting the ball into a goal at the top of the pyramid. The game appears to be a cross between basketball, rugby and lacrosse. Pyramid can be played one-on-one or in teams. Pyramid is also played professionally, teams like the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] are sports heroes akin to modern day professional sports teams. While teams can consist of upwards of eight people it is probable that the sport is played one-on-one with players constantly rotating on and off the court between plays. The Pyramid court that [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] and [[Anders]] played on, which was regulation size in spite of it's makeshift layout, didn't look much bigger than a tether ball circle. It is unlikely that it can support up to 16 players at one time. ([[Resistance]])

The game is derived from the [[triad]] games played in the original ''Battlestar'' series.

=== Pyramid, as a card game ===

See: [[#Etymology of "Pyramid"|Etymology of "Pyramid"]] for information.

==Original Series==

A high-risk [[chancery]] game played with cards; a Colonial version of [[Wikipedia:poker game|poker]].

== Etymology of "Pyramid" ==

To clarify the confusion of "pyramid", one must first realize that in the [[TOS|original series]], pyramid referred to the poker type card game often played by the [[Viper]] pilots.

In the re-imagined series, pyramid is often confused with the card game now known in the [[TNS|re-imagined series]] as [[Full Colors]]. There was a mix-up by [[Ronald D. Moore]]; he confused "pyramid" (the original series' card game) with "triad" (the original series sports game), which was entered into the canon from the [[Mini Series]] and into the television series.

As a result the current series' pyramid became a sport while the card game was dubbed "Full Colors".

== See also ==

* [[List of retcons (RDM)]]

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[[Category: Colonial Society]]
[[Category: Colonial Society (TOS)]]
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[[Category: TOS]]

Season 2 (2005-06)

2005-09-14T03:09:57Z

Kenllama: fixed typo

==Summary==

: ''After discovering [[Kobol]], the arrest of [[Roslin, Laura|Laura Roslin]], and the attempted assassination of [[Adama, William|Commander Adama]], the Fleet finds itself thrust in more peril than they originally imagined.''

== Pivotal Plot Points ==
*Colonel Tigh commands the Fleet while Adama is incapacitated, instituting [[Wikipedia:martial law|martial law]].
*Starbuck and Helo discover a Colonial resistance movement on Caprica.
*Starbuck and Helo return to the ''Galactica'' from Caprica; Helo becomes ostracized due to his relationship with [[Sharon Valerii]].
*The Fleet divide into two factions: one which supports Adama, and one which supports Roslin/Zarek.
*Roslin is apparently re-recognized as President, the two fleets merge again (presumably after or during the events of "[[Home, Part II]]".
*The Fleet encounters another battlestar that survived the attack, the [[Pegasus]], which is commanded by Admiral [[Nelena Cain]], a female.

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

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

===Directors===

===Writing Staff===

==Episodes==

*2.01: [[Scattered]]
*2.02: [[Valley of Darkness]]
*2.03: [[Fragged]]
*2.04: [[Resistance]]
*2.05: [[The Farm]]
*2.06: [[Home]]
*2.07: [[The Raid]]
*2.08: [[Final Cut]]
*2.09: [[Flight of the Phoenix]]
*2.10: [[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]
*2.11: [[Resurrection Ship]]
*2.12: TBA
*2.13: TBA
*2.14: TBA
*2.15: TBA
*2.16: TBA
*2.17: TBA
*2.18: TBA
*2.19: TBA
*2.20: TBA

== Official Statements ==

* ''"Please do something about the consumables questions; fuel, food, ammo, clothing etc., where is this stuff coming from?"''
: Water is addressed in... uh, "[[Water]]." Fuel is addressed in "[[The Hand of God|Hand of God]]". Other consumables will be addressed in the second season. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''Regarding Second Season Renewal''

:So it's official: we're doing a second season.

:To say that this is happy news is to indulge in a display of understatement. The road to television success is a long one, littered with various hurdles, all of which must be vaulted: the studio pitch session, the network pitch, the story outline, the first draft script, the second draft script, the green-light to produce [[Mini-Series|the pilot]], casting the pilot, making the pilot, ordering the series, producing the series, getting the reviews, getting an audience, and then.... getting a second season. We've managed to clear that hurdle and it feels frakking good.

:We've been working on the first six episodes for a couple of months now and we're gearing up to prep them for filming, probably in late March. Season Two will be heavily influenced by the end of [[Season 1 (2004-05)|Season One]], so it's hard to get into anything remotely specific until the [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|last episode]] has aired in the US. I could say... well... er... not much. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''"Will we ever get any more of the back story to the Cylon Wars?, ie What started them and how did the [[Colonials|Colonists]] (sic) drive them away."''

:We will see more of this backstory as the series unfolds. Some of the inter-war period will be explored in the first few episodes of Season 2. Other tales of the first [[Cylon Wars]] will be filled in eventually. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''"Will we see any of the origonal cast appart from Richard Hatch. "''

:It's possible, but not yet on the board. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''"Please show more of the blue collar guys keeping everything in check on the other ships. Guys that would have clocked out and gone home had the holocaust not happened. Not really a question sorry."''

:We have plans for this in the second season. [[Cally]], for instance, never planned to stay in the service and her enlistment was nearly up at the time of the attack. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

*''"Will there be any development between characters on what distinguishes a Sagitaran from Caprican, Virgon, or any of the 12 Colonies? Did they develop separately their own cultures and even different religions on their worlds? I'm glad the element of different worlds or nationalities was kept in the show."''

:This is an area we didn't get a chance to get very far with in the [[Season 1 (2004-05)|first season]], and I'm hoping we explore more fully in the second. I think that some of the [[Colonies]] have developed very different cultures and attitudes from one another and that it's rich ground for us. We alluded to some differences here and there, but mostly we talked about the "Federal" (for lack of a better word) governmental structures. We do know that there was a sizable opposition to the Colonial government. [[Conoy, Leoben|Leoben]] claimed to be an arms dealer supplying freedom fighters or terrorists, depending on your point of view, and [[Zarek, Tom|Tom Zarek]] was the jailed leader of a sometimes violent opposition, so it stands to reason that there are a wide variety of views, some of which come into violent conflict with one another. It's also worth bearing in mind that one of the uses for which the [[Cylons]] were originally used by the Colonies was as soldiers in their wars against one another. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''"Granted that a season two at this point is just ink on paper punctuated by a big question mark, but I have a “practical” question to ask. Should the series move forward, to what extent would you want to explore the practical issues of life in the fleet–you’ve touched on the basics of food, fuel and water, but how about problems such as finding enough doctors to treat the population, providing life support on ships not originally intended as passenger vessels and dealing with the inevitable fiefdoms arising on these mix and match metal life rafts? "''

:I would very much like to continue exploring these issues in the second year and beyond. I'm intrigued by playing the situation as realistically as dramatically possible and I think these sorts of questions are wonderful material for the show. -- {{from_RDM_blog}}

* ''[[Jamie Bamber]] discusses the results of [[Lee Adama]]'s actions in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]":'''

: I think I've read four scripts out of the 20, so I don't know that much. But the ''[[Galactica]]'' still needs him despite themselves. He's a prisoner because of what he's done, but he's still needed because when situations arise he's still one of the best pilots. There aren't that many pilots full stop.

: He's used to command, he's used to following orders. So when the [[Cylons]] are pressing [see: [[Valley of Darkness]]] he has to come out of the brig. But he has to give his word, his parole, that when he's off-duty he'll return to his prison. He's in a strange limbo of finding himself being given authority but having none, it's a strange situation he finds himself in. [http://gateworld.net/galactica/articles/bamber01.shtml]

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Carom

2005-09-11T02:11:29Z

Kenllama: fixed typo

Term used, in conjunction with a three digit number, to describe the location of a [[Dradis Contact]]. "Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic. For example:

"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"

This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up froim the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

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Number Five

2005-09-06T03:10:05Z

Kenllama: fixed typo

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Aaron Doral appears to be a man in his mid-thirties. He was initially encountered aboard the [[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'', where he was operating as a Public Relations executive. Later he was active both within the fleeing Colonial fleet and on [[Caprica]]. He seems designed to network, almost to the point of being the sleezy used-car salesman type, but with a sadistic, violent side.

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== PR Executive Copy ==

On first being encountered, Doral appears to be exactly what he claims: a PR executive ([[Mini-Series]]). He is charged with coordinating the ceremony surrounding the ''Galactica's'' final decommissioning and hand-over to the civilian authorities represented by Education Minister [[Laura Roslin]].

In the role of PR executive, he is efficient, polite and able to carry out his work without ruffling the feathers of those around him, while at the same time marshalling and managing the media.

Following Gaius Baltar's arrival on the ''Galactica'', Doral becomes the fall-guy Baltar needs to divert any suspicions he feels may otherwise be directed at him following the Cylon incursion into the [[Twelve Colonies | twelve colonies]]. In this, he is partially steered by Six - although the selection of Doral as his fall-guy appears to be Baltar's own choice ([[Mini-Series]]).

Arrested and thrown into the brig, Doral loudly proclaims his innocence of all charges, citing his background and upbringing: that he was born in [[Oasis]], a hamlet near [[Caprica City]], and grew up on the south side of Caprica City itself before going to [[Gemenon]], where he studied public relations at the Kobol Colleges ([[Mini-Series]]).

Later, after being left at the [[Ragnar Anchorage]] space station, Doral exhibits all of the symptoms initially shown by Humano-Cylon [[Leoben Conoy]], confirming the fact that he is a Cylon and that, however "coincidentally", Baltar selected the "right" man.

Given his protestations of innocence, and the palpable level of fear he demonstrated within the brig, it is possible that the Doral on ''Galactica'' was one of the Cylons that - like Sharon "[[Boomer]]" Valerii, was programmed to think he genuinely was human, until the radiation around Ragnar began to affects his silica pathways, causing his underlying Cylon identity to come to the fore.

In selecting Doral as his victim, Baltar accidentally - assuming it wasn't some form of subconscious prompting from Six - achieved two goals: firstly, he increased his value to the Colonials by "developing" his first "[[Cylon detector]]". Secondly, he enabled a Cylon agent to pass on intel to its peers from a place where direct communications - because of the radiation - was impossible. Unfortunately, at the time of his arrest, Doral hadn't gained the information he may have needed to be of more value: Adama's intentions for the ''Galactica'' and the fleet.

However, any supposition that Doral was running in "human" mode while aboard ''Galactica'' must be offset against his actions while aboard ''[[Colonial One]]'', when he was firstly obstructive when Roslin started organising things and later tried to delay the departure of the [[FTL]]-capable vessels when a Cylon attack was known to be imminent.

Were these acts - particularly the second one - provoked by Doral's "human" side being concerned for "his" fellow citizens - or were they deliberate acts of a fully-aware Cylon, designed to confuse and delay?

== Suicide Bomber Copy ==
[[Image:Litmus_Doral.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[Aaron Doral]] in his suicide bomber role aboard the ''[[Galactica]]''. (Credit: SciFi Channel)]]
Doral also turns up on ''Galactica'' as a suicide bomber ([[Litmus]]), using explosives he steals from a small-arms locker to create a primitive bomb he detonates in a corridor of the ship after being challenged by [[William Adama]].

At the time of the explosion, it is suggested by [[Starbuck]] that Doral's intended target was [[Gaius Baltar]]. This is possibly the case, and if so, would tend to indicate that each type of Cylon hidden within the fleet may be operating independently of other models (hence [[Leoben Conoy]] may well have made an innocent statement to [[Starbuck]] when he said he had no idea as to how many Cylons are in the fleet ([[Flesh and Bone]]). After all, any attempt to kill Baltar would be counter to Six's attempts to draw him further into the Cylon sphere of influence through her use of religion. Certainly, beyond a malicious desire to upset Baltar (which it did), there is little direct evidence to back-up Starbuck's claim - from Sergeant [[Hadrian]]'s investigation into the matter, it is established that the small arms locker used by Doral is located relatively close to the flight pod (where Doral would have come aboard) - therefore, the fact that it is on C Deck, the same deck as Baltar's lab, may have been coincidental.

Certainly, given the fact the locker was on the same deck as Baltar's lab, Doral appeared to spend a lot of time wandering around the ship before setting off his bomb. Was he perhaps looking for a target of opportunity? Trying to get elsewhere, such as [[CIC]]?

== Caprican Overseer Copy ==
[[Image:Bsg-doral.jpg|thumb|Doral in his overseer role. (credit: Sci-Fi Channel)]]
On Caprica, Doral performs the role of a Cylon overseer, working with [[Number Six]] to ensure their experiment involving the stranded [[Karl C. Agathon]] and [[Valerii]] either reaches its desired conclusion, or is suitably terminated ([[Litmus]], [[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]).

In this, he shows both a harder attitude towards humans than Six. When she expresses regret that the destruction of humanity was necessary in order for the Cylons to achieve their ends, he is not so forgiving:

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

([[Bastille Day]])

Later, however, when Six is distainful of Valerii's apparent feelings for Agathon when the Caprican experiment goes awry, Doral is more sympathetic, wondering what it must be like to be driven by passion that marks Agathon's action: "Even in his anguish he seemed....so alive." ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]).

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