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[[Image:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg|right|100px|Number Six beats up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.]] | [[Image:Sixsharonlitmus.jpg|right|100px|Number Six beats up Sharon Valerii on Caprica.]] | ||
...that the name "Number Six" is, according to | ...that the name "Number Six" is, according to ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]'' (Titan Books, 2005), written by David Bassom, an indirect tribute to [[Wikipedia:Patrick McGoohan|Patrick McGoohan]]'s cult 1967 television series ''[[Wikipedia:The Prisoner|The Prisoner]]'' - a series that addressed topics such as personal freedom and identity, mind control, illusionary experiences and the infiltration of society's supposed guardians (secret agents) by a nefarious force (those behind The Village)? | ||
...that when [[Anders]] calls [[Cylon | ...that when [[Anders]] calls [[humanoid Cylon]]s "Skin Jobs" in the episode "[[Downloaded]]", it is a referrence to the classic scifi film ''[[Wikipedia:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'', also starring [[Edward James Olmos]]? | ||
...that according to series creator [[Ron Moore]], the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] are actually 12 planets circling one star in the same solar system? | ...that according to series creator [[Ron Moore]], the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] are actually 12 planets circling one star in the same solar system? | ||
...that [[Gage]] and [[Vireem]]'s beating of Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]] and [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] with bars of soap inside of socks in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]" is a direct homage to a similar scene from the film | ...that [[Gage]] and [[Vireem]]'s beating of Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]] and [[Karl Agathon|Helo]] with bars of soap inside of socks in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]" is a direct homage to a similar scene from the film ''[[Wikipedia:Full Metal Jacket|Full Metal Jacket]]''? | ||
...a ''Verizon Wireless'' ringtone is the theme from the "[[Final Cut]]" documentary? | ...a ''Verizon Wireless'' ringtone is the theme from the "[[Final Cut]]" documentary? | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 21 June 2007
...that the name "Number Six" is, according to Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion (Titan Books, 2005), written by David Bassom, an indirect tribute to Patrick McGoohan's cult 1967 television series The Prisoner - a series that addressed topics such as personal freedom and identity, mind control, illusionary experiences and the infiltration of society's supposed guardians (secret agents) by a nefarious force (those behind The Village)?
...that when Anders calls humanoid Cylons "Skin Jobs" in the episode "Downloaded", it is a referrence to the classic scifi film Blade Runner, also starring Edward James Olmos?
...that according to series creator Ron Moore, the Twelve Colonies are actually 12 planets circling one star in the same solar system?
...that Gage and Vireem's beating of Chief Tyrol and Helo with bars of soap inside of socks in "Resurrection Ship, Part II" is a direct homage to a similar scene from the film Full Metal Jacket?
...a Verizon Wireless ringtone is the theme from the "Final Cut" documentary?