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'''Cavil''' is a [[Cylon agent]] who, previous to being discovered, posed as a [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Colonial]] [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies|priest]]. | '''Cavil''' is a [[Cylon agent]] who, previous to being discovered, posed as a [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Colonial]] [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Priesthood|priest]]. | ||
While other Cylon agents have a number associated with their model, such as [[Number Six]] and [[Number Three]], the number designation for the Cavil model is currently unknown. | |||
==''Galactica'' Copy== | |||
On ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', the first viewed copy of Brother Cavil provides counsel for [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]] after Tyrol's maddened attack against [[Cally]]. Cavil identifies the source of Tyrol's anxiety as arising from the fear that he could be a [[Cylon agent|Cylon sleeper agent]]. This Cavil seems to be personally very familiar with [[Tyrol]] and is apparently aware that [[Cally]] harbors romantic feelings for him ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]). The significance of Cavil's interest in [[Tyrol]]'s personal affairs, if any, is unknown. | |||
Despite his | A somewhat eccentric figure, Cavil is a surprisingly harsh critic of prayer for a priest, but claims to have been preaching "longer than you [Tyrol] have been sucking down oxygen" ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]). This interesting claim, if true, implies that the humanoid [[Cylon agent]]s came into existence no later than approximately ten years after the end of the [[First Cylon War]] (assuming that Tyrol is approximately 30 years old). Current information from other episodes contradict this implication, suggesting that the infiltration began approximately two years prior to the events of the [[Miniseries]]. Whether Cavil is being truthful cannot be determined at this time. | ||
Despite his cynicism, Cavil prays with [[Laura Roslin]] for her re-election to the presidency to be successful ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). | |||
==Caprica Copy== | ==Caprica Copy== | ||
A second copy of this model emerges from the crow of resistance members rescued by the Caprica [[SAR]] team, telling them that the Cylons had left the Colonies. What he | A second copy of this model emerges from the crow of resistance members rescued by the Caprica [[SAR]] team, telling them that the Cylons had left the Colonies. What he does not tell them — until Tyrol blows his cover upon his arrival at ''Galactica'' — was that he was a Cylon. | ||
Due to this copy's discovery, the Fleet copy is arrested as well and thrown in ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'''s brig. Laura Roslin orders them | Due to this copy's discovery, the Fleet copy is arrested as well and thrown in ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'''s brig. Laura Roslin orders them ejected into space after Caprica-Cavil informs her and Admiral Adama that the Cylons had made two mistakes: the attack on the Colonies and the pursuit of [[the Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). It is unknown whether or not the copies have been actually executed. | ||
Like his Fleet counterpart, the Caprica copy also expresses doubt in the active involvement of divine forces in the real world, although he focuses his contempt on the Cylon religion. Based on his conversation with the Fleet copy, this viewpoint appears to be shared between at least these two copies, and possibly across the entire model. | Like his Fleet counterpart, the Caprica copy also expresses doubt in the active involvement of divine forces in the real world, although he focuses his contempt on the Cylon religion. Based on his conversation with the Fleet copy, this viewpoint appears to be shared between at least these two copies, and possibly across the entire model. | ||
==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
The Cavils | The Cavils appear to be very radical thinkers, and demonstrate a unity among the model not seen in any other. The Cavils appear to have a well-developed sense of sardonic humor, and are given to making jokes in even the most awkward or dangerous circumstances ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). They seem to have discovered many revelations that "[[Caprica-Six]]" realized through her "virtual" Baltar ([[Downloaded]]). Judging by this, the Cavil copies are probably among the first to flock to Caprica's banner. | ||
It is a supreme irony that both known copies of this apparently atheistic model pose as clergymen. This may be an intentional mockery of religion on their part. | It is a supreme irony that both known copies of this apparently atheistic model pose as clergymen. This may be an intentional mockery of religion on their part. | ||
With the Cylons apparently occupying [[New Caprica]] at the end of the episode, it would appear that | With the Cylons apparently occupying [[New Caprica]] at the end of the [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|episode]], it would appear that the Cavils on ''Galactica'' are lying of the Cylon change of heart, or the Cylon plans have changed after the second Cavil is captured on ''Galactica''. | ||
The word ''cavil'' is a noun and verb involving an irrelevant or trivial point made during an argument or discussion; synonyms are ''quibble'' and ''carp.'' [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=cavil Dictionary] | The word ''cavil'' is a noun and verb involving an irrelevant or trivial point made during an argument or discussion; synonyms are ''quibble'' and ''carp.'' [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=cavil Dictionary] | ||
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Cavil is a Cylon agent who, previous to being discovered, posed as a Colonial priest.
While other Cylon agents have a number associated with their model, such as Number Six and Number Three, the number designation for the Cavil model is currently unknown.
Galactica Copy
On Galactica, the first viewed copy of Brother Cavil provides counsel for Chief Tyrol after Tyrol's maddened attack against Cally. Cavil identifies the source of Tyrol's anxiety as arising from the fear that he could be a Cylon sleeper agent. This Cavil seems to be personally very familiar with Tyrol and is apparently aware that Cally harbors romantic feelings for him (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I). The significance of Cavil's interest in Tyrol's personal affairs, if any, is unknown.
A somewhat eccentric figure, Cavil is a surprisingly harsh critic of prayer for a priest, but claims to have been preaching "longer than you [Tyrol] have been sucking down oxygen" (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I). This interesting claim, if true, implies that the humanoid Cylon agents came into existence no later than approximately ten years after the end of the First Cylon War (assuming that Tyrol is approximately 30 years old). Current information from other episodes contradict this implication, suggesting that the infiltration began approximately two years prior to the events of the Miniseries. Whether Cavil is being truthful cannot be determined at this time.
Despite his cynicism, Cavil prays with Laura Roslin for her re-election to the presidency to be successful (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II).
Caprica Copy
A second copy of this model emerges from the crow of resistance members rescued by the Caprica SAR team, telling them that the Cylons had left the Colonies. What he does not tell them — until Tyrol blows his cover upon his arrival at Galactica — was that he was a Cylon.
Due to this copy's discovery, the Fleet copy is arrested as well and thrown in Galactica's brig. Laura Roslin orders them ejected into space after Caprica-Cavil informs her and Admiral Adama that the Cylons had made two mistakes: the attack on the Colonies and the pursuit of the Fleet (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II). It is unknown whether or not the copies have been actually executed.
Like his Fleet counterpart, the Caprica copy also expresses doubt in the active involvement of divine forces in the real world, although he focuses his contempt on the Cylon religion. Based on his conversation with the Fleet copy, this viewpoint appears to be shared between at least these two copies, and possibly across the entire model.
Analysis
The Cavils appear to be very radical thinkers, and demonstrate a unity among the model not seen in any other. The Cavils appear to have a well-developed sense of sardonic humor, and are given to making jokes in even the most awkward or dangerous circumstances (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II). They seem to have discovered many revelations that "Caprica-Six" realized through her "virtual" Baltar (Downloaded). Judging by this, the Cavil copies are probably among the first to flock to Caprica's banner.
It is a supreme irony that both known copies of this apparently atheistic model pose as clergymen. This may be an intentional mockery of religion on their part.
With the Cylons apparently occupying New Caprica at the end of the episode, it would appear that the Cavils on Galactica are lying of the Cylon change of heart, or the Cylon plans have changed after the second Cavil is captured on Galactica.
The word cavil is a noun and verb involving an irrelevant or trivial point made during an argument or discussion; synonyms are quibble and carp. Dictionary