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*Daniel could be linked to the Biblical Daniel, considered a prophet by Christianity. The name "Daniel" means "judged by God". He was a cultured member of the Jewish nobility and became famous for the interpretation of dreams. The most well-known incident was when he was called from exile to interpret a mysterious handwriting on King Belshazzar's wall, following a sacriligious feast. He revealed that the days of his kingdom were numbered; indeed, the King was slain that night and a transfer of power occurred. This story, taking into account the mysterious painting on Kara Thrace's wall and her past experiences, could provide a link between the shifting power patterns in the Human-Cylon long-standing power struggle and her special destiny as the harbinger of death, shaping the new order. | *Daniel could be linked to the Biblical Daniel, considered a prophet by Christianity. The name "Daniel" means "judged by God". He was a cultured member of the Jewish nobility and became famous for the interpretation of dreams. The most well-known incident was when he was called from exile to interpret a mysterious handwriting by an angel on King Belshazzar's wall, following a sacriligious feast. He revealed that the days of his kingdom were numbered; indeed, the King was slain that night and a transfer of power occurred. This story, taking into account the mysterious painting on Kara Thrace's wall and her past experiences, could provide a link between the shifting power patterns in the Human-Cylon long-standing power struggle and her special destiny as the harbinger of death, shaping the new order. | ||
*Daniel may be named after (or a reference to) [[Daniel Graystone]], one of the original designers of the 12 Colonies' Cylon Centurions ([[Caprica (series)]]). In his podcast for [[No Exit]], Moore mentions a connection between Daniel and the [[Caprica (series)|Caprica series]]. | *Daniel may be named after (or a reference to) [[Daniel Graystone]], one of the original designers of the 12 Colonies' Cylon Centurions ([[Caprica (series)]]). In his podcast for [[No Exit]], Moore mentions a connection between Daniel and the [[Caprica (series)|Caprica series]]. | ||
*''[[w:Daniel_(song)|Daniel]]'' is a song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Inspired by events of the Vietnam War, it has one verse that may be relevant in a BSG context: | *''[[w:Daniel_(song)|Daniel]]'' is a song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Inspired by events of the Vietnam War, it has one verse that may be relevant in a BSG context: | ||
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| Death | Entire line destroyed by John Cavil sometime prior to the Cylon Holocaust | |
| Parents | Claimed as a child by Ellen Tigh | |
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| Role | Humanoid Cylon | |
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"Number Seven," also known as "Daniel", was one of eight humanoid Cylon models created by the Final Five. His line was destroyed by Number One (No Exit) some time before the second Cylon war. In a fit of jealousy, Cavil contaminated the amniotic fluid in which all the Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula. Ellen Tigh says that Cavil was angry at her for playing favorites.
According to Ellen, Number Seven was creative, sensitive and an artist.
It was stated by Ellen that Cavil's methods for wiping out the Sevens were more permanent than boxing and Anders states that Daniel died, implying that no copies of the Number Seven model survived.
Notes
- Daniel could be linked to the Biblical Daniel, considered a prophet by Christianity. The name "Daniel" means "judged by God". He was a cultured member of the Jewish nobility and became famous for the interpretation of dreams. The most well-known incident was when he was called from exile to interpret a mysterious handwriting by an angel on King Belshazzar's wall, following a sacriligious feast. He revealed that the days of his kingdom were numbered; indeed, the King was slain that night and a transfer of power occurred. This story, taking into account the mysterious painting on Kara Thrace's wall and her past experiences, could provide a link between the shifting power patterns in the Human-Cylon long-standing power struggle and her special destiny as the harbinger of death, shaping the new order.
- Daniel may be named after (or a reference to) Daniel Graystone, one of the original designers of the 12 Colonies' Cylon Centurions (Caprica (series)). In his podcast for No Exit, Moore mentions a connection between Daniel and the Caprica series.
- Daniel is a song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Inspired by events of the Vietnam War, it has one verse that may be relevant in a BSG context:
- Daniel my brother you are older than me
- Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
- Your eyes have died but you see more than I
- Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky