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'''Issue 7''' of the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]'' is a [[Titan Magazines]] publication released in October 2006 covering the [[Re-imagined Series]]. This was the '''final issue''' of the magazine, published just two days before [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]]'s premiere on October 6, 2006. Subtitled "Presidential Orders," the issue featured major interviews timed to the season launch but ended abruptly despite promising future content.
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'''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 7''' was the October/November 2006 edition and '''final issue''' of [[Titan Magazines]]' official publication covering the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. Subtitled "Presidential Orders," the issue was released on October 4, 2006, just two days before the [[Season 3 (2004)|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006.<ref name="previews_newsstand">{{cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063618|title=BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 NEWSSTAND EDITION|date=|accessdate=5 December 2025|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref><ref name="previews_px">{{cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063619|title=BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 PX ED|date=|accessdate=5 December 2025|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>


==Publication Details==
==Publication Details==
Issue 7 was released with two different cover variants:
*'''Newsstand Edition''': Titled "Presidential Orders" - available at newsstands and general retail outlets
*'''PX Edition''' (Previews Exclusive): Titled "Presidential Orders" - available exclusively at comic specialty shops


Issue 7 was published in two cover variants, both priced at $6.99:
The magazine retailed for $6.99 USD and was released on October 4, 2006.
 
* '''Newsstand Edition''' – Available at general magazine retailers (Previews catalog code: JUL063618)
* '''PX Edition''' – Previews Exclusive variant available at comic specialty shops (Previews catalog code: JUL063619)
 
The magazine was distributed through Diamond Comic Distributors with an in-shops date of October 4, 2006.


==Coverage==
==Coverage==
===Featured Interviews===
===Featured Interviews===
 
*'''[[James Callis]]''' and '''[[Tricia Helfer]]''' - Joint interview discussing [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]]'s secrets and the complex relationship between [[Gaius Baltar]] and [[Number Six]] as Baltar's presidency under Cylon occupation reaches its crisis point
The issue included major interviews with cast members as Season 3 launched:
*'''[[Dean Stockwell]]''' - Feature on the acclaimed actor joining the series as [[Brother Cavil]] (later revealed as [[Number One]]), discussing his role as the cynical, atheistic Cylon priest
 
*'''[[Jane Espenson]]''' - Exclusive article by the acclaimed television writer (known for her work on ''[[Wikipedia:Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'') discussing her episode contributions to [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]]
* '''[[James Callis]]''' ([[Gaius Baltar]]) and '''[[Tricia Helfer]]''' ([[Number Six]]) – Joint interview discussing Season 3's secrets and the complex relationship between their characters as Baltar's presidency under Cylon occupation reaches its crisis point
* '''[[Dean Stockwell]]''' ([[Brother Cavil]]/[[Number One]]) – Feature on joining the series as a Cylon, discussing his role as the cynical, atheistic priest character whose true nature was revealed in the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]"
* '''[[Jane Espenson]]''' – Exclusive article by the acclaimed television writer discussing her episode contributions to Season 3, marking her transition from freelance writer to staff position on the series


===Behind-the-Scenes Content===
===Behind-the-Scenes Content===
 
*'''Meet the Mini-mates''' - Coverage of [[Diamond Select Toys]]' Battlestar Galactica Minimates collectible figure line featuring 2-inch articulated figures
Additional features included:
*Breaking News: [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] secrets and exclusive previews
 
*Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the [[New Caprica]] occupation arc
* '''Meet the Mini-mates''' – Coverage of [[Diamond Select Toys]]' Battlestar Galactica [[Minimates]] collectible figure line, showcasing the 2-inch articulated figures of major characters from the Re-imagined Series
* Season 3 production previews and breaking news
* Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the New Caprica occupation arc


==Credits==
==Credits==
 
===Editorial Staff===
* '''Editors:''' Sharon Gosling, David Bassom
*Editor: [[Sharon Gosling]] and/or [[David Bassom]]
* '''Publisher:''' Titan Magazines
*Publisher: [[Titan Magazines]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
 
*This was the '''final issue''' of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine''. The magazine ended abruptly after only seven numbered issues (plus the Special/Miniseries issue), with no official reason provided by [[Titan Magazines]].
* Issue 7 was the final issue of ''Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine'', with the magazine ending abruptly after only seven numbered issues plus the Special/Miniseries issue.
*The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by [[Richard Hatch]] that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
* The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by [[Richard Hatch]] that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
*Issue 7 was published just two days before the [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of [[Season 2 (2005-06)|Season 2]].
* The magazine's timing coincided precisely with the Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of Season 2.
*[[Dean Stockwell]]'s character [[Brother Cavil]] had been revealed as a Cylon ([[Number One]]) in the [[Season 2 (2005-06)|Season 2]] finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.
* Dean Stockwell's character Brother Cavil had been revealed as a Cylon in the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" (March 10, 2006), making his interview particularly timely as the character's role expanded significantly in Season 3.
*[[Jane Espenson]] joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]] after writing the episodes "[[Exodus, Part I]]" and co-writing "[[Exodus, Part II]]". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for [[Season 4 (2007-08)|Season 4]] and later wrote the television film ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.
* Jane Espenson joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during Season 3, eventually becoming Co-Executive Producer for Season 4 and later writing ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Plan]]''.
*The [[Diamond Select Toys]] Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]].
* The Diamond Select Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, continuing through 2010 and becoming popular collectibles among fans.
*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.
* The magazine's cancellation reason was never officially provided by Titan Magazines.


==Covers==
==Covers==
 
<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery>
File:BSG Mag US 7.jpg|Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
 
* {{Archivelink|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063618|title=JUL063618 - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 NEWSSTAND EDITION - Previews World|live=Yes}}
* {{Archivelink|https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063618|Previews World: Issue 7 (Newsstand Edition)}}
* {{Archivelink|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063619|title=JUL063619 - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #7 PX ED - Previews World|live=Yes}}
* {{Archivelink|https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL063619|Previews World: Issue 7 (PX Edition)}}


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]
*[[James Callis]]
*[[Gaius Baltar]]
*[[Tricia Helfer]]
*[[Number Six]]
*[[Dean Stockwell]]
*[[Brother Cavil]]
*[[Jane Espenson]]
*[[Season 3 (2006-07)]]
*[[New Caprica]]
*[[Sharon Gosling]]
*[[Diamond Select Toys]]


* [[Titan Magazines]]
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* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Special]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 1|Issue 1]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 2|Issue 2]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 3|Issue 3]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 4|Issue 4]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 5|Issue 5]]
* [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine Issue 6|Issue 6]]
 
==References==
 
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Issue 7 of the Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine is a Titan Magazines publication released in October 2006 covering the Re-imagined Series. This was the final issue of the magazine, published just two days before Season 3's premiere on October 6, 2006. Subtitled "Presidential Orders," the issue featured major interviews timed to the season launch but ended abruptly despite promising future content.

Publication Details

Issue 7 was released with two different cover variants:

  • Newsstand Edition: Titled "Presidential Orders" - available at newsstands and general retail outlets
  • PX Edition (Previews Exclusive): Titled "Presidential Orders" - available exclusively at comic specialty shops

The magazine retailed for $6.99 USD and was released on October 4, 2006.

Coverage

Behind-the-Scenes Content

  • Meet the Mini-mates - Coverage of Diamond Select Toys' Battlestar Galactica Minimates collectible figure line featuring 2-inch articulated figures
  • Breaking News: Season 3 secrets and exclusive previews
  • Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the New Caprica occupation arc

Credits

Editorial Staff

Notes

  • This was the final issue of The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine. The magazine ended abruptly after only seven numbered issues (plus the Special/Miniseries issue), with no official reason provided by Titan Magazines.
  • The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by Richard Hatch that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
  • Issue 7 was published just two days before the Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of Season 2.
  • Dean Stockwell's character Brother Cavil had been revealed as a Cylon (Number One) in the Season 2 finale "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.
  • Jane Espenson joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during Season 3 after writing the episodes "Exodus, Part I" and co-writing "Exodus, Part II". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for Season 4 and later wrote the television film Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.
  • The Diamond Select Toys Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and Original Series.
  • Like all issues of The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine, this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.

Covers

  • Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover
    Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover

See Also


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