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[[File:3x8-Medal-of-Distinction.jpg|thumb|right|William Adama receives the Colonial Medal of Distinction {{TRS|Hero}}]] | |||
'''The Medal of Distinction''' is a decoration in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)|Colonial Fleet]]. | |||
The medal is a | Apparently a prestigious decoration, it is awarded for, among other heroic reasons, long years of distinguished service in the Fleet. Admiral [[William Adama]] is awarded the Medal of Distinction some weeks after the [[Battle of New Caprica]], as much for public morale as for having earned it {{TRS|Hero}}. | ||
The medal is a version of the [[Colonial seal|Colonial emblem]] on a red ribbon worn around the neck. | |||
== Notes == | |||
=== Design and Symbolism === | |||
The medal may be intended to be a counterpart to the [[w:Defense Distinguished Service Medal|Defense Distinguished Service Medal]]; an American military decoration which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. | |||
=== From Script to Screen === | |||
Comparing the "Hero" script to the final aired episode reveals details about the medal ceremony and its political significance: | |||
* The screenplay includes extended dialogue between President [[Laura Roslin]] and [[William Adama|Adama]] about the medal's purpose for fleet morale, emphasizing how the ceremony serves "[[Survivor count|the people]]" rather than personal recognition.<ref group="production" name="eick_hero_script_medal_ceremony_dialogue">{{cite script|writer=David Eick|title=Hero|series=Battlestar Galactica|season_number=3|episode_number=7|production_code=307-03007|script_date=October 25, 2006|version=Full Collated|page=PDF page 55, script page 46}}</ref> | |||
* [[David Eick]]'s draft contains more detailed descriptions of the [[hangar deck]] ceremony preparations and crowd reactions that were condensed for the aired version.<ref group="production" name="eick_hero_script_hangar_ceremony_details">{{cite script|writer=David Eick|title=Hero|series=Battlestar Galactica|season_number=3|episode_number=7|production_code=307-03007|script_date=October 25, 2006|version=Full Collated|page=PDF page 57, script page 48}}</ref> | |||
* The written version emphasizes Adama's internal conflict about accepting the honor, describing his physical tremor and emotional struggle in greater detail than appears in the final episode.<ref group="production" name="eick_hero_script_adama_medal_conflict">{{cite script|writer=David Eick|title=Hero|series=Battlestar Galactica|season_number=3|episode_number=7|production_code=307-03007|script_date=October 25, 2006|version=Full Collated|page=PDF page 57, script page 48}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
=== Production History === | |||
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[[Category: Colonial Military (RDM)]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 13 September 2025
The Medal of Distinction is a decoration in the Colonial Fleet.
Apparently a prestigious decoration, it is awarded for, among other heroic reasons, long years of distinguished service in the Fleet. Admiral William Adama is awarded the Medal of Distinction some weeks after the Battle of New Caprica, as much for public morale as for having earned it (TRS: "Hero").
The medal is a version of the Colonial emblem on a red ribbon worn around the neck.
Notes
editDesign and Symbolism
editThe medal may be intended to be a counterpart to the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; an American military decoration which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States.
From Script to Screen
editComparing the "Hero" script to the final aired episode reveals details about the medal ceremony and its political significance:
- The screenplay includes extended dialogue between President Laura Roslin and Adama about the medal's purpose for fleet morale, emphasizing how the ceremony serves "the people" rather than personal recognition.[production 1]
- David Eick's draft contains more detailed descriptions of the hangar deck ceremony preparations and crowd reactions that were condensed for the aired version.[production 2]
- The written version emphasizes Adama's internal conflict about accepting the honor, describing his physical tremor and emotional struggle in greater detail than appears in the final episode.[production 3]
References
editProduction History
edit- ↑ David Eick."Hero".Battlestar Galactica.Season 3, episode 7.(Production code 307-03007).Full Collated.Script dated October 25, 2006.p. PDF page 55, script page 46.
- ↑ David Eick."Hero".Battlestar Galactica.Season 3, episode 7.(Production code 307-03007).Full Collated.Script dated October 25, 2006.p. PDF page 57, script page 48.
- ↑ David Eick."Hero".Battlestar Galactica.Season 3, episode 7.(Production code 307-03007).Full Collated.Script dated October 25, 2006.p. PDF page 57, script page 48.