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== Overview ==
 
:''[[The Circle]], a secret tribunal on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', decides the fate of [[James Lyman|Jammer]] and other Colonials who aided the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] during the occupation of [[New Caprica]].
:''[[The Circle]], a secret tribunal on ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', decides the fate of [[James Lyman]] and [[Felix Gaeta|other Colonials]] who aided the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] during [[Cylon Occupation Authority|the occupation]] of [[New Caprica]].''


== Summary ==  
== Summary ==  
=== On ''[[Galactica]]'' ===
=== On ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' ===
* [[James Lyman]] (Jammer) is brought before [[The Circle]]. He is found guilty of treason, the punishment for which is death. Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince [[Galen Tyrol]] to spare him, for Lyman freed [[Cally Tyrol]] from the Cylon death squad ([[Precipice]]), The Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from the ''Galactica'' by depressurizing the [[launch tubes|launch tube]] they lock him in.
* [[James Lyman]] (Jammer) is brought before the [[Circle]]. He is found guilty of treason for his work with the [[New Caprica Police]], the punishment for which is death.
* After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, she tells him that she thinks one "[[New Caprica Police|of those goons]]" set her free.
* Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince [[Galen Tyrol]] to spare him (as Lyman tells Chief Tyrol that he freed [[Cally Tyrol]] from the Cylon death squad {{TRS|Precipice}}), the Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from ''Galactica'' by depressurizing the [[launch tubes (RDM)|launch tube]] where he is held.
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', Laura Roslin talks with Tom Zarek and questions what he will do. Zarek plans to reconvene the Quorum of Twelve, put Roslin's name in for nomination to vice president and then step down, returning the presidency to her. She assumes that for this act he will want something in return, and all he asks is to not be left on the outside.  To reward him for his actions on standing up to Gaius Baltar on New Caprica she promises him the Vice Presidency.
* After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, Cally  tells him that she thinks one of "[[New Caprica Police|those goons]]" set her free.
* Felix Gaeta enters the still damaged CIC to help with repairs to communication. Tigh sees him and vocally demands for him to leave since he was a collaborator. Helo annouces he's here on the Admiral's orders, but Tigh continues to protest loudly until Admiral Adama appears and takes him out of the room to talk to him about resting so he will be ready, something that Tigh thinks he doesn't need.
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', [[Laura Roslin]] asks [[Tom Zarek]] of his plans as the new president. Under some pressure from Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]], Zarek plans to reconvene the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum of Twelve]], put Roslin's name in for nomination to vice president and then step down, ceding the presidency to her.
* The Circle reconvines and mentions they have a three day time limit to dole out justice and begins reviewing possible collaborators and voting on guilt or innocence of treason. Eventually they come to the file on Gaeta, with four of the members voting guilty, and Anders refusing to vote, due to a lack of hard evidence of him being guilty.  Chief Tyrol refuses to vote if they do not have a sixth to even them out.
* Roslin assumes that this act requires something in return for Zarek, who asks not to be left on the outside of government affairsFor his actions in standing up to [[Gaius Baltar]] on [[New Caprica]], she promises him the Vice Presidency.
* In the mess hall Gaeta is treated as [[Wikipedia:Persona non grata|persona non grata]] and left to eat alone, until Kara Thrace comes to sit at his table and begins to talk to him, kindly at first, before verbally insulting him for not doing anything to help her or the insurgency.  Gaeta counters by bringing up his status as the informant, mentioning the dog dish being flipped over as his signal to the resistance.
* [[Felix Gaeta]] enters the still-damaged [[CIC]] to help with repairs to communication. [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] yells for him to leave, accusing him of being a collaborator.
* Lee and Bill Adama are talking about the status of the fleet. Lee brings up the fact that over the past few days 13 people have mysteriously disappeared, after being confirmed as survivors of the Exodus.
* {{callsign|Helo}} tells Tigh that Gaeta is there on the Admiral's orders, but Tigh continues to protest loudly until Admiral Adama appears. The admiral takes him out of the room to talk to him about resting so he will be ready, something that Tigh thinks he doesn't need.
* The Circle brings in Kara to be the replacement sixth vote of the jury. She looks at the file on Gaeta, and after seeing the death list votes guilty, leaving Chief Tyrol as the only hold out. Anders comes in and requests time to talk with his wife. The scene then splits between the other members of the circle trying to convince Tyrol that Gaeta is guilty and Anders trying to explain that this isn't justice. Kara rebuffs him saying that she feels like she has to hurt someone for what happened to her, and if he stays near her it will be him. The Chief eventually folds and votes guilty.
* The Circle reconvenes, now under a three-day time limit to dole out justice. As they run through the cases, they eventually come to a file on Gaeta, with four of the members voting guilty.
* Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube where he is informed of his conviction, told that this is an official trial under authority from the President of the Colonies, and that if he has anything to say to explain himself he should say it now. He replies that he has explained already and will not beg for his life. This seems to bring Kara to a point where she starts to abuse him, telling him to beg, while taunting him with the idea that he was an informant for the insurgency, and mentioning the [[Jake (New Caprica)|dog bowl]]. The Chief hears this, and uses the fact the Gaeta could not know about the signal unless he was the one leaving the dead drops to convince the other members of the Circle that Gaeta isn't guilty of treason, and was in fact the secret source in the Baltar Adminstration.
* [[Samuel Anders]] refuses to vote and leaves the Circle, wishing to be done with killing now that he has escaped the occupation.  Chief Tyrol refuses to vote if they do not have a sixth member as required for the Circle.
* Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and issues a decree of amnesty against all alleged collaborators, after it is revealed that former President [[Tom Zarek]] authorized the trials and sentences conducted by the Circle, in an attempt to protect Roslin from having to deal with public trials which could destroy the unity of the fleet, by causing a witch hunt.
* Major [[Lee Adama]] speaks with his father about [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet's]] status. Major Adama notes several personnel disappearances over the past 13 days.
* Still outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act.
* As he leaves Major Adama reveals that he has lost "[[Wikipedia:Stone (weight)|half a stone]]" in weight.  Admiral Adama is not impressed.
* In the mess hall, Gaeta is treated as ''[[w:Persona non grata|persona non grata]]'', eating alone until [[Kara Thrace]] sits at his table. She talks, kindly at first, then insults him for his supposed cowardice.  Gaeta counters by bringing up his status as the informant, mentioning the [[Jake (New Caprica)|dog dish]] being flipped over as his signal to the resistance.
* The Circle brings in Kara Thrace as the replacement vote of the jury. All vote guilty on Gaeta, except for Tyrol once more.
* When Thrace questions the legality of the Circle, they show her a presidential executive order. Anders enters and requests a moment with his wife.
* The scene splits, with the other members of the Circle trying to convince Tyrol of Gaeta's guilt, and Anders trying to explain that what the Circle does isn't justice. Thrace rebuffs him, her pain from [[Occupation|incarceration]] causing her to lash out at anyone, even her husband.
* Thrace tells Anders that they must separate. The Chief eventually folds and votes Gaeta guilty.
* Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube, told that this is an official trial under authority from the President of the Twelve Colonies, and that if he has anything to say to explain himself he should say it now.
* Gaeta replies that he has already told his story and refuses to beg.
* Kara Thrace's anger causes her to lash out at Gaeta, telling him to beg, while taunting him with the idea that he was an informant for the insurgency, and mentioning the [[Jake (New Caprica)|dog bowl]].
* When the Chief hears this, he reveals that Gaeta could not have known about the signal unless he was the actual informant.
* Tyrol releases Gaeta from his bonds.  The other members of the Circle realize Gaeta's innocence, that he was in fact the secret source inside the Baltar Adminstration.
* Colonel Tigh stands speechless at the revelation, confused between his own certainty and the facts before him.
* Zarek reveals privately to Roslin, Admiral Adama and [[Tory Foster]] that he authorized the trials and sentences of alleged collaborators by the Circle. He claims it was an attempt to protect Roslin from having to deal with months of public trials which could destroy the unity of the Fleet through highly publicized "witch hunts".
* Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and in place of her proposed public trials, issues a  [[Law_of_the_Twelve_Colonies_(RDM)#Amnesty.2C_Pardons_and_Commutations|"general pardon"]] for "every human being in this Fleet". She also announces a commission on [[Wikipedia:Truth and Reconciliation Commission |"truth and reconciliation"]] to record the history of the occupation for posterity.
* Still an outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet as an officer. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act.


===On a [[Basestar (RDM)|Basestar]]===
===On a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]]===
* Gaius seems to be on Colonial One sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica and that he is forgiven with Internal Six appearing and saying they are being to lenient with him and talking about his betrayal of the human race and Admiral Adama actually seems to hear her.  Laura Roslin begins to tell Gaius how much she wants him in a provactive manner and he relizes its a dream and wakes up as she kisses him. Baltar finds himself naked on a red couch inside an unrecognizable room. When a [[Centurion]] guard appears at the doorway, Baltar realizes that he has nowhere to go and finds that he only has a robe to wear. It is revealed that he is onboard a Cylon Basestar, one of several others that are guarding a new [[Resurrection Ship]].   
* [[Gaius Baltar]] seems to be on ''Colonial One'', sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica.
* As the group forgives him, the [[Cylon-Related Hallucinations|virtual Six]] appears and claims the group is too lenient. Admiral Adama actually seems to hear her.  Laura Roslin begins to tell Baltar how much she wants him in a provocative manner when Baltar realizes he is dreaming, waking up as Roslin kisses him.
*Baltar finds himself naked on a red [[Wikipedia:Chaise lounge|chaise lounge]] inside an unrecognizable room. When a [[Cylon Centurion]] guard appears at the doorway, Baltar realizes that he is imprisoned in the room with only a robe to wear. The scene turns to outer space where we see several Cylon basestars surrounding a [[Resurrection Ship]]. 
* A [[Number Three]] visits Baltar. She tells him that 3 days have elapsed since his arrival, and offers him a bottle of pills.  She tells him that his presence on the basestar has caused a conflict between seven of the models.  With three voting for him to be allowed to remain, while three vote for him to be removed.  The only model that hasn't come to a consensus are the Sixes. 
* [[Caprica-Six]] visits Baltar and explains how wrong she was to let her feelings get in the way of her duties as a Cylon. Baltar tries to convince Six that she is more than just a Cylon and that she loves himAs she walks out he belatedly tells her that he needs her as well.
*Later, Baltar awakens to find Caprica-Six setting his clothes in his room.


* A Number Three comes to visit Baltar and tells him that he has been out for 3 days and offers him a bottle of pills.  She then explains that his presence on the basestar has caused a conflict between seven of the modelsWith three voting for him to be allowed to remain, while three vote for him to be removed. The only model that hasn't come to a consensus are the Sixes.
== Notes ==
* This episode marks the resumption of the [[survivor count]] which is given as 41,435, meaning that there has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]". Presumably this takes into account lives lost from the nuclear explosion aboard ''[[Cloud 9]]'', as well as losses suffered during the occupation of [[New Caprica]] and the subsequent evacuation.
* Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode.
* Kara Thrace (along with Anastasia Dualla) has kept her surname, unlike most other married women shown or referenced thus far (including [[Carolanne Adama]], Ellen Tigh, [[Sesha Abinell]], Cally Tyrol and Sharon Agathon).
* The Circle is the name used by the Bajoran [[MemoryAlpha:Alliance for Global Unity|Alliance for Global Unity]] in ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' ("[[MemoryAlpha:The Homecoming|The Homecoming]]," "[[MemoryAlpha:The Circle|The Circle]]," and "[[MemoryAlpha:Siege|The Siege]]").
*This is the second time the "Don't make me angry, Gaius. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" threat against Baltar is used (the first time by Six, the second by Head Six and Admiral Adama).
* Chadwick, the woman convicted in between Jammer's execution and Gaeta's aborted sentencing, was executed - a scene discussing her death was filmed, but later cut. <ref name="podcast">{{cite rdm podcast| episode =  Collaborators  | act = 4 | id =chadwick| timestamp = 00:38:28 | totalrunning = 00:45:18 }}.</ref> Chadwick's name is spoken by Barolay. She says Chadwick is aboard the ''[[Monarch]]'' and that they have people on that ship who can take care of Chadwick.
* The Truth and Reconciliation Commission that Laura Roslin announces at the end of the episode has a number of [[Wikipedia:Truth commission|real historical precursors]], formed to bring past wrongdoing by past governments to light and thereby resolve conflicts.  Those in [[Wikipedia:Truth and Reconciliation Commission|South Africa]], Peru, Chile, and Sierra Leone are actually named "truth and reconciliation commissions." Historically, such organizations tend to emerge from civil war, dictatorships, or other internal strife.  In the case of this episode, the purpose of the commission is evidently to mediate grievances against Colonial collaborators during the [[New Caprica#Cylon Occupation|Cylon occupation]] of New Caprica, while preventing more incidents of vigilante justice.
* In an original draft of the script, Gaeta was supposed to die, but writer [[Mark Verheiden]] felt that this twist would not have been believable <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/808/808546p1.html|title=SDCC 07: Galactica&mdash;What if Gaeta Had Died?|date=|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>.
* One of the names on the death list is "Justin Singh." "Singh" is a name borne by all baptised [[w:Sikhism|Sikh]] men, and is a curious addition to the [[Lords of Kobol (RDM)|spiritual parallels]] of the Colonies to the real-world Earth.
*A scripted and shot, but ultimately deleted, subplot of the episode featured [[Tory Foster]] secretly supplying information to the Circle ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three]]).
*As scripted, Gaeta begs for his life when he is about to be executed. Actor [[Alessandro Juliani]] instead felt that his character should accept the situation (Season 3 Companion).
*Tom Zarek's claim that his secretive and murderous policies are legal echoes US President Richard Nixon's claim that "if the President does it, it's not illegal."
*It is noted starting from this episode onwards, ''Galactica'' features considerable hull damage from the multiple missile strikes taken during the Battle of New Caprica. Most notably, one of the upper cannons has been destroyed as a hole is located where it used to be.


* A Six, heavily implied to be [[Caprica Six]], comes to visit Baltar and explains how much she gave up for him while he tries to convice her that she is more then just a Cylon and that she loves him. That she needs him before she walks out noting that after she is gone that he needs her too, and that he should have started with that.
== Analysis ==
*The flight from New Caprica is referred to as "The Second Exodus," implying that the "First Exodus" was [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|from the Colonies]] to New Caprica.
* This is the first time viewers see the interior of a Cylon basestar. In "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]" only a hangar is seen when [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] encounters her [[Number Eight|sisters]].
* Lee Adama mentions that he lost "half a stone" referring to his weight.  A stone is a unit of weight used mostly in the United Kingdom and Ireland that is equivalent to 14 pounds or 6.34 kg. [[Jamie Bamber]], the actor who portrays Lee, is British.
* ''Galactica''{{'|s}} living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with ''Galactica'''s crew complement, which is likely the result of overcrowding and the loss of some of the ships during the colonization and occupation of New Caprica.
* The armor plating of ''Galactica'' is visibly damaged from the [[Battle of New Caprica]].
* The only two [[humanoid Cylon]]s to appear are Number Three and Number Six.
*On the disposition of the ''Pegasus'' crew and separated military personnel:
**Saul Tigh has resumed service as ''Galactica''{{'|s}} XO. However, his experiences on New Caprica are hindering his ability to perform his duties.
**Lee Adama is performing bookkeeping work. He still wears his ''Pegasus'' uniform and commander insignia, but his position on ''Galactica'' is unclear.
**[[Louanne Katraine]] is not seen.
**Karl Agathon is working in ''Galactica''{{'|s}} CIC, likely managing duties as tactical/watch officer in Gaeta's absence.
**Anastasia Dualla is not seen.
**Felix Gaeta is asked to help repair communication systems damaged during ''Galactica''{{'|s}} atmospheric insertion in "[[Exodus, Part II]]". He is later seen in uniform in the mess hall.
**Galen Tyrol is back in uniform and has re-enlisted.
**Cally Tyrol is briefly seen caring for her son and asks if it is her turn "to stand watch". (Her reenlistment is confirmed in a later episode, "[[A Day in the Life]]".)
**[[Seelix]] is on ''Galactica'' as a member of the Circle, but is not seen in uniform. (Ron D. Moore indicates in his [[podcast]] for this episode that Seelix has returned as a member of ''Galactica'''s crew.)
*The glowing red strip on the wall in Baltar's room resembles the eye of a [[Cylon Centurion]] or [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raider]].


== Questions ==  
== Questions ==  
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* Since Tigh has been reinstated into the Colonial Fleet, where does this leave ''Galactica''{{'|s}} chain of command?  Specifically, what are the roles of Tigh, Helo, and [[Aaron Kelly|Kelly]] now? ([[Torn|Answer 1]] and [[The Passage|Answer 2]])
* What of [[Lee Adama]], [[Anastasia Dualla]] and other officers of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''? How will these redundancies be dealt with? ([[Torn|Answer]])
* Given that there are civilians aboard ''Galactica'' from the Second Exodus, and previous sabotage events that plagued ''Galactica'' prior to colonization of New Caprica, are they restricted to certain areas? ([[The Woman King|Answer]])
* Has [[Samuel Anders]] become a member of ''Galactica''{{'|s}} crew, or is he only allowed on board because of his relationship with Thrace? (Partial [[The Eye of Jupiter|answer]])
* Will any of the Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done? ([[The Woman King|Answer]])
* Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him? ([[A Measure of Salvation|Answer]])
* Does Caprica-Six setting Baltar's clothes on his bed indicate that the Cylons have chosen to allow him to remain? ([[Torn|Answer 1]] and [[A Measure of Salvation|Answer 2]])
* What became of Zarek's deal with Roslin to become vice president after his order authorizing the Circle came to light? Did he become vice president, or is he back on the outside? ([[The Woman King|Answer]])
* Does the general amnesty apply to Baltar? ([[Taking a Break From All Your Worries|Answer]])


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=== Unanswered Questions ===
* Will there be another organization in the Fleet that will continue where [[The Circle]] left off?
 
* What of [[Lee Adama]], [[Anastasia Dualla]] and other officers of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''? How will these redundacies be dealt with?
* Will there be an illegal organization in the Fleet that will continue where the [[The Circle|Circle]] left off?
* Why is [[Charlie Connor]] aboard ''Galactica''? Outside of The Circle, what was his purpose on ''Galactica'', seeing as he is not a past crew member?
* Has [[Samuel Anders]] become a member of ''Galactica's'' crew, or is he only allowed onboard because of his relationship with Kara?
* Will any of The Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done?
* Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him?
* What happened to those who were left behind on [[New Caprica]]?
* What happened to those who were left behind on [[New Caprica]]?
* Why are the Tyrols being allowed to keep their baby with them aboard ''Galactica''?
* Which Cylon models are in favor of allowing Baltar to stay with them (besides Three, who proposed it in the first place) and which are not in favor?
* How could the [[The Circle|Circle]] operate in ''Galactica''{{'|s}} launch tubes without William Adama's notice or, for that matter, the notice of anyone on the usually-busy hangar decks?
* Are there going to be new laws outlining rules of contact with the enemy for the future?
* Isn't it becoming obvious that the survivors now need a new constitution since the current system doesn't seem to work in the environment it is in?
* With the revelation that Gaeta was the inside source, why hasn't he been recognized and welcomed as a hero of the resistance?
 
== Official Statements ==


== Analysis ==
* ''[[Lucy Lawless]] discusses a humorous incident during [[James Callis]]' nude scene:''
*{{spoilli|Three's statement that three models are in favor of keeping Baltar around and three are against it, with Six's vote needed to break the stalement, may support statements made by Grace Park, Dean Stockwell, and Tricia Helfer in interviews that the seven Cylon agent models currently known to the audience (the "Significant Seven") have no knowlege of the others (the "Final Five").}}
*: '''iF:''' "I interviewed James Callis awhile back and he said you had an interesting reaction to his public nudity?"
* This is the first time viewers have seen a living interior of a Cylon basestar. The only time an interior shot of a basestar was ever seen was in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]" when [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Boomer]] encounters her [[Number Eight|sisters]].
*: '''Lucy Lawless:''' "He was standing there, and I walked in. He was standing there holding his genitalia and the camera was on us, so it might’ve been on his back, I don’t recall. It was over the shoulder on us, and at some point he took his hand away and fluttered his hands in the air. I just about had a heart attack! [Laughs] I’ve never seen a naked man on a set ever, or a woman for that matter. It didn’t used to happen in syndication. I do have to say, “well done there, man! Congratulations! Masel Tov James!” [Laughs] For somebody who considers themselves pretty fast on their feet generally I was gobsmacked, I couldn’t continue the scene. I think it was the only time ever that I have had to walk away from a scene because I was just flummoxed."
* Lee mentioned that he lost "half a stone" refering to his weight.  A stone is a unit of weight used mostly in the United Kingdom and Ireland that is equivalent to 14 pounds.
*: '''iF:''' "Well it didn’t sound like you were alone, he said one of the techies walked into a wall?"
* ''Galactica's'' living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with the ''Galactica''#&39;s crew complment, which is likely the result of overcrowding and the loss of some of the ships during the colonization and occupation of New Caprica.
*: '''Lawless:''' "It was envy. [Laughs] It was complete envy."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1773|title= iF MAGAZINE Gets Probed by Friendly Cylon & Former Warrior Princess - Part 1|date=28 November 2006|accessdate=28 November 2006|last=Elliot|first=Sean|format=html|language=English}}</ref>
* The exterior of ''Galactica'' is visibly damaged from the [[Battle of New Caprica]].
* The only two [[Cylon agent]]s to appear are Number Three and Number Six.
* The Tyrols and Saul Tigh are back on active duty. Gaeta is later reinstated. It is unknown whether or not [[Seelix]] or [[Kara Thrace]] have resumed their normal duties.


== Notes ==
* ''[[Ryan Robbins]] discusses throwing [[James Lyman|Jammer]] out an airlock:''
* This episode marks the resumption of the [[Survivor count]]. There has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]".
*: '''Robbins:''' Well, (lots of laughter) we were in the control room, we were in the launch bay and I actually pushed the launch button to open the hatch. You would think that maybe somebody in the [[CIC]] [noticed] that a hatch had been opened, boy oh boy, that’s a [[Ronald D. Moore|Ron Moore]], [[David Eick]] question (lots of laughter) I’m going to defer to those guys along with [[Michael Rymer]]. There was so much discussion about what it would actually look like when someone goes out an airlock. These guys, “Battlestar Galactica” really try super hard to pay attention to details. We have people, you know from NASA, that you know, technical people that get phone calls from time to time saying what would actually happen. There’s a fine line between scientific fact and truth and dramatic effects for television so sometimes I think lines get a little bit fuzzy. But I’ll bet somebody out there has a great excuse has a great reason why nobody notices that airlock being opened. (laughter) but it ain’t me. I just push the button and pushed poor “Jammer” out that thing, poor guy.<ref name="TSW">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/ryan_robbins_01.htm|title=The Sci-Fi World: Ryan Robbins interview|date=20 December 2006|accessdate=16 February 2007|last=Craddock|first=Linda|format=|language=}}</ref>
**Survivor Count for this episode is 41,435.
* Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode.


== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
[[Lee Adama]]: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone.
*''After discussing the thirteen missing persons:'' 
:'''Commander Lee Adama''': I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone.
:'''Admiral William Adama''': Keep jumpin'.


[[William Adama]]: Keep jumpin'.
*''In Gaius Baltar's dream:''
:'''Number Six''': Don't make me angry, Gaius.
:'''Admiral William Adama''': You wouldn't like her when she's angry.


== Official Statements ==
*''Tigh confronts Gaeta about his suspected collaboration:''
:'''Tigh''': Hey! Long as you're here, maybe you can help me out. I'm missing something. I lost it in detention. Since you're so buddy-buddy with the Cylons, maybe you know where it is. How about it? Do you know where my eye is?


== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]]
*[[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Lt. [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]
*[[Nicki Clyne]] as [[Cally Henderson Tyrol|Cally Tyrol]]
*[[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]]
*[[Michael Trucco]] as [[Samuel Anders]]
*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[[Rekha Sharma]] as [[Tory Foster]]
*[[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]]
*[[Jennifer Halley]] as [[Diana Seelix]]
*[[Ryan Robbins]] as [[Charlie Connor]]
*[[Alisen Down]] as [[Jean Barolay]]
*[[Winston Rekert]] as [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)
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== References ==
== References ==
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Collaborators
"Collaborators"
An episode of the Re-imagined Series
Episode No. Season 3, Episode 5
Writer(s) Mark Verheiden
Story by
Director Michael Rymer
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No. 304
Nielsen Rating 1.4
US airdate USA 2006-10-27
CAN airdate CAN 2006-10-28
UK airdate UK
DVD release
Population 41,435 survivors (Population decline. 8,115)
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The Circle, a secret tribunal on Galactica, decides the fate of James Lyman and other Colonials who aided the Cylons during the occupation of New Caprica.

Summary

On Galactica

  • James Lyman (Jammer) is brought before the Circle. He is found guilty of treason for his work with the New Caprica Police, the punishment for which is death.
  • Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince Galen Tyrol to spare him (as Lyman tells Chief Tyrol that he freed Cally Tyrol from the Cylon death squad (TRS: "Precipice")), the Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from Galactica by depressurizing the launch tube where he is held.
  • After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, Cally tells him that she thinks one of "those goons" set her free.
  • On Colonial One, Laura Roslin asks Tom Zarek of his plans as the new president. Under some pressure from Admiral Adama, Zarek plans to reconvene the Quorum of Twelve, put Roslin's name in for nomination to vice president and then step down, ceding the presidency to her.
  • Roslin assumes that this act requires something in return for Zarek, who asks not to be left on the outside of government affairs. For his actions in standing up to Gaius Baltar on New Caprica, she promises him the Vice Presidency.
  • Felix Gaeta enters the still-damaged CIC to help with repairs to communication. Colonel Tigh yells for him to leave, accusing him of being a collaborator.
  • Karl "Helo" Agathon tells Tigh that Gaeta is there on the Admiral's orders, but Tigh continues to protest loudly until Admiral Adama appears. The admiral takes him out of the room to talk to him about resting so he will be ready, something that Tigh thinks he doesn't need.
  • The Circle reconvenes, now under a three-day time limit to dole out justice. As they run through the cases, they eventually come to a file on Gaeta, with four of the members voting guilty.
  • Samuel Anders refuses to vote and leaves the Circle, wishing to be done with killing now that he has escaped the occupation. Chief Tyrol refuses to vote if they do not have a sixth member as required for the Circle.
  • Major Lee Adama speaks with his father about the Fleet's status. Major Adama notes several personnel disappearances over the past 13 days.
  • As he leaves Major Adama reveals that he has lost "half a stone" in weight. Admiral Adama is not impressed.
  • In the mess hall, Gaeta is treated as persona non grata, eating alone until Kara Thrace sits at his table. She talks, kindly at first, then insults him for his supposed cowardice. Gaeta counters by bringing up his status as the informant, mentioning the dog dish being flipped over as his signal to the resistance.
  • The Circle brings in Kara Thrace as the replacement vote of the jury. All vote guilty on Gaeta, except for Tyrol once more.
  • When Thrace questions the legality of the Circle, they show her a presidential executive order. Anders enters and requests a moment with his wife.
  • The scene splits, with the other members of the Circle trying to convince Tyrol of Gaeta's guilt, and Anders trying to explain that what the Circle does isn't justice. Thrace rebuffs him, her pain from incarceration causing her to lash out at anyone, even her husband.
  • Thrace tells Anders that they must separate. The Chief eventually folds and votes Gaeta guilty.
  • Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube, told that this is an official trial under authority from the President of the Twelve Colonies, and that if he has anything to say to explain himself he should say it now.
  • Gaeta replies that he has already told his story and refuses to beg.
  • Kara Thrace's anger causes her to lash out at Gaeta, telling him to beg, while taunting him with the idea that he was an informant for the insurgency, and mentioning the dog bowl.
  • When the Chief hears this, he reveals that Gaeta could not have known about the signal unless he was the actual informant.
  • Tyrol releases Gaeta from his bonds. The other members of the Circle realize Gaeta's innocence, that he was in fact the secret source inside the Baltar Adminstration.
  • Colonel Tigh stands speechless at the revelation, confused between his own certainty and the facts before him.
  • Zarek reveals privately to Roslin, Admiral Adama and Tory Foster that he authorized the trials and sentences of alleged collaborators by the Circle. He claims it was an attempt to protect Roslin from having to deal with months of public trials which could destroy the unity of the Fleet through highly publicized "witch hunts".
  • Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and in place of her proposed public trials, issues a "general pardon" for "every human being in this Fleet". She also announces a commission on "truth and reconciliation" to record the history of the occupation for posterity.
  • Still an outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet as an officer. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act.

On a basestar

  • Gaius Baltar seems to be on Colonial One, sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica.
  • As the group forgives him, the virtual Six appears and claims the group is too lenient. Admiral Adama actually seems to hear her. Laura Roslin begins to tell Baltar how much she wants him in a provocative manner when Baltar realizes he is dreaming, waking up as Roslin kisses him.
  • Baltar finds himself naked on a red chaise lounge inside an unrecognizable room. When a Cylon Centurion guard appears at the doorway, Baltar realizes that he is imprisoned in the room with only a robe to wear. The scene turns to outer space where we see several Cylon basestars surrounding a Resurrection Ship.
  • A Number Three visits Baltar. She tells him that 3 days have elapsed since his arrival, and offers him a bottle of pills. She tells him that his presence on the basestar has caused a conflict between seven of the models. With three voting for him to be allowed to remain, while three vote for him to be removed. The only model that hasn't come to a consensus are the Sixes.
  • Caprica-Six visits Baltar and explains how wrong she was to let her feelings get in the way of her duties as a Cylon. Baltar tries to convince Six that she is more than just a Cylon and that she loves him. As she walks out he belatedly tells her that he needs her as well.
  • Later, Baltar awakens to find Caprica-Six setting his clothes in his room.

Notes

  • This episode marks the resumption of the survivor count which is given as 41,435, meaning that there has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II". Presumably this takes into account lives lost from the nuclear explosion aboard Cloud 9, as well as losses suffered during the occupation of New Caprica and the subsequent evacuation.
  • Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode.
  • Kara Thrace (along with Anastasia Dualla) has kept her surname, unlike most other married women shown or referenced thus far (including Carolanne Adama, Ellen Tigh, Sesha Abinell, Cally Tyrol and Sharon Agathon).
  • The Circle is the name used by the Bajoran Alliance for Global Unity in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ("The Homecoming," "The Circle," and "The Siege").
  • This is the second time the "Don't make me angry, Gaius. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" threat against Baltar is used (the first time by Six, the second by Head Six and Admiral Adama).
  • Chadwick, the woman convicted in between Jammer's execution and Gaeta's aborted sentencing, was executed - a scene discussing her death was filmed, but later cut. [1] Chadwick's name is spoken by Barolay. She says Chadwick is aboard the Monarch and that they have people on that ship who can take care of Chadwick.
  • The Truth and Reconciliation Commission that Laura Roslin announces at the end of the episode has a number of real historical precursors, formed to bring past wrongdoing by past governments to light and thereby resolve conflicts. Those in South Africa, Peru, Chile, and Sierra Leone are actually named "truth and reconciliation commissions." Historically, such organizations tend to emerge from civil war, dictatorships, or other internal strife. In the case of this episode, the purpose of the commission is evidently to mediate grievances against Colonial collaborators during the Cylon occupation of New Caprica, while preventing more incidents of vigilante justice.
  • In an original draft of the script, Gaeta was supposed to die, but writer Mark Verheiden felt that this twist would not have been believable [2].
  • One of the names on the death list is "Justin Singh." "Singh" is a name borne by all baptised Sikh men, and is a curious addition to the spiritual parallels of the Colonies to the real-world Earth.
  • A scripted and shot, but ultimately deleted, subplot of the episode featured Tory Foster secretly supplying information to the Circle (Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three).
  • As scripted, Gaeta begs for his life when he is about to be executed. Actor Alessandro Juliani instead felt that his character should accept the situation (Season 3 Companion).
  • Tom Zarek's claim that his secretive and murderous policies are legal echoes US President Richard Nixon's claim that "if the President does it, it's not illegal."
  • It is noted starting from this episode onwards, Galactica features considerable hull damage from the multiple missile strikes taken during the Battle of New Caprica. Most notably, one of the upper cannons has been destroyed as a hole is located where it used to be.

Analysis

  • The flight from New Caprica is referred to as "The Second Exodus," implying that the "First Exodus" was from the Colonies to New Caprica.
  • This is the first time viewers see the interior of a Cylon basestar. In "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II" only a hangar is seen when Boomer encounters her sisters.
  • Lee Adama mentions that he lost "half a stone" referring to his weight. A stone is a unit of weight used mostly in the United Kingdom and Ireland that is equivalent to 14 pounds or 6.34 kg. Jamie Bamber, the actor who portrays Lee, is British.
  • Galactica's living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with Galactica's crew complement, which is likely the result of overcrowding and the loss of some of the ships during the colonization and occupation of New Caprica.
  • The armor plating of Galactica is visibly damaged from the Battle of New Caprica.
  • The only two humanoid Cylons to appear are Number Three and Number Six.
  • On the disposition of the Pegasus crew and separated military personnel:
    • Saul Tigh has resumed service as Galactica's XO. However, his experiences on New Caprica are hindering his ability to perform his duties.
    • Lee Adama is performing bookkeeping work. He still wears his Pegasus uniform and commander insignia, but his position on Galactica is unclear.
    • Louanne Katraine is not seen.
    • Karl Agathon is working in Galactica's CIC, likely managing duties as tactical/watch officer in Gaeta's absence.
    • Anastasia Dualla is not seen.
    • Felix Gaeta is asked to help repair communication systems damaged during Galactica's atmospheric insertion in "Exodus, Part II". He is later seen in uniform in the mess hall.
    • Galen Tyrol is back in uniform and has re-enlisted.
    • Cally Tyrol is briefly seen caring for her son and asks if it is her turn "to stand watch". (Her reenlistment is confirmed in a later episode, "A Day in the Life".)
    • Seelix is on Galactica as a member of the Circle, but is not seen in uniform. (Ron D. Moore indicates in his podcast for this episode that Seelix has returned as a member of Galactica's crew.)
  • The glowing red strip on the wall in Baltar's room resembles the eye of a Cylon Centurion or Raider.

Questions

Answered Questions

  • Since Tigh has been reinstated into the Colonial Fleet, where does this leave Galactica's chain of command? Specifically, what are the roles of Tigh, Helo, and Kelly now? (Answer 1 and Answer 2)
  • What of Lee Adama, Anastasia Dualla and other officers of Pegasus? How will these redundancies be dealt with? (Answer)
  • Given that there are civilians aboard Galactica from the Second Exodus, and previous sabotage events that plagued Galactica prior to colonization of New Caprica, are they restricted to certain areas? (Answer)
  • Has Samuel Anders become a member of Galactica's crew, or is he only allowed on board because of his relationship with Thrace? (Partial answer)
  • Will any of the Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done? (Answer)
  • Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him? (Answer)
  • Does Caprica-Six setting Baltar's clothes on his bed indicate that the Cylons have chosen to allow him to remain? (Answer 1 and Answer 2)
  • What became of Zarek's deal with Roslin to become vice president after his order authorizing the Circle came to light? Did he become vice president, or is he back on the outside? (Answer)
  • Does the general amnesty apply to Baltar? (Answer)

Unanswered Questions

  • Will there be an illegal organization in the Fleet that will continue where the Circle left off?
  • What happened to those who were left behind on New Caprica?
  • Which Cylon models are in favor of allowing Baltar to stay with them (besides Three, who proposed it in the first place) and which are not in favor?
  • How could the Circle operate in Galactica's launch tubes without William Adama's notice or, for that matter, the notice of anyone on the usually-busy hangar decks?
  • Are there going to be new laws outlining rules of contact with the enemy for the future?
  • Isn't it becoming obvious that the survivors now need a new constitution since the current system doesn't seem to work in the environment it is in?
  • With the revelation that Gaeta was the inside source, why hasn't he been recognized and welcomed as a hero of the resistance?

Official Statements

  • Lucy Lawless discusses a humorous incident during James Callis' nude scene:
    iF: "I interviewed James Callis awhile back and he said you had an interesting reaction to his public nudity?"
    Lucy Lawless: "He was standing there, and I walked in. He was standing there holding his genitalia and the camera was on us, so it might’ve been on his back, I don’t recall. It was over the shoulder on us, and at some point he took his hand away and fluttered his hands in the air. I just about had a heart attack! [Laughs] I’ve never seen a naked man on a set ever, or a woman for that matter. It didn’t used to happen in syndication. I do have to say, “well done there, man! Congratulations! Masel Tov James!” [Laughs] For somebody who considers themselves pretty fast on their feet generally I was gobsmacked, I couldn’t continue the scene. I think it was the only time ever that I have had to walk away from a scene because I was just flummoxed."
    iF: "Well it didn’t sound like you were alone, he said one of the techies walked into a wall?"
    Lawless: "It was envy. [Laughs] It was complete envy."[3]
  • Ryan Robbins discusses throwing Jammer out an airlock:
    Robbins: Well, (lots of laughter) we were in the control room, we were in the launch bay and I actually pushed the launch button to open the hatch. You would think that maybe somebody in the CIC [noticed] that a hatch had been opened, boy oh boy, that’s a Ron Moore, David Eick question (lots of laughter) I’m going to defer to those guys along with Michael Rymer. There was so much discussion about what it would actually look like when someone goes out an airlock. These guys, “Battlestar Galactica” really try super hard to pay attention to details. We have people, you know from NASA, that you know, technical people that get phone calls from time to time saying what would actually happen. There’s a fine line between scientific fact and truth and dramatic effects for television so sometimes I think lines get a little bit fuzzy. But I’ll bet somebody out there has a great excuse has a great reason why nobody notices that airlock being opened. (laughter) but it ain’t me. I just push the button and pushed poor “Jammer” out that thing, poor guy.[4]

Noteworthy Dialogue

  • After discussing the thirteen missing persons:
Commander Lee Adama: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone.
Admiral William Adama: Keep jumpin'.
  • In Gaius Baltar's dream:
Number Six: Don't make me angry, Gaius.
Admiral William Adama: You wouldn't like her when she's angry.
  • Tigh confronts Gaeta about his suspected collaboration:
Tigh: Hey! Long as you're here, maybe you can help me out. I'm missing something. I lost it in detention. Since you're so buddy-buddy with the Cylons, maybe you know where it is. How about it? Do you know where my eye is?

Guest Stars

  1. Priest|Priest]]

References

  1. Podcast: Collaborators , Act 4. Seek to: 00:38:28. Total running time: 00:45:18. .
  2. SDCC 07: Galactica—What if Gaeta Had Died? (backup available on Archive.org) (in ).
  3. Elliot, Sean (28 November 2006). iF MAGAZINE Gets Probed by Friendly Cylon & Former Warrior Princess - Part 1 (backup available on Archive.org) . (html) Retrieved on 28 November 2006.
  4. Craddock, Linda (20 December 2006). The Sci-Fi World: Ryan Robbins interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 16 February 2007.