Military Theme

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

It was first conceived as theme for the military aspects of the Colonial Fleet and appears as such when Apollo briefs the Viper pilots in "33". Played on a bansuri at first, it evolved over time. It plays a large role throughout "Sine Qua Non" in Season 4, where it is used for all scenes between Adama and Tigh and when Adama boards the Raptor at the end.

In the "Daybreak" episodes, this theme appears prominently in several key moments: during Adama's flashback when he decides he doesn't want to give up military life, when he makes his final speech to the crew before the Colony battle, and when he promotes Hoshi to Admiral. The theme represents the noble and honorable relationship between Adama, Tigh and their military responsibilities.