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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
=== On ''[[Galactica]]'' === | === On ''[[Galactica]]'' === | ||
* [[James Lyman]] (Jammer) is brought before [[The Circle]]. He is found guilty of treason, the punishment for which is death. Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince [[Galen Tyrol]] to spare him, for Lyman freed [[Cally Tyrol]] from the Cylon death squad ([[Precipice]]), The Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from | * [[James Lyman]] (Jammer) is brought before [[The Circle]]. He is found guilty of treason, the punishment for which is death. Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince [[Galen Tyrol]] to spare him, for Lyman freed [[Cally Tyrol]] from the Cylon death squad ([[Precipice]]), The Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from ''Galactica'' by depressurizing the [[launch tubes|launch tube]] where he is held. | ||
* After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, | * After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, Cally Tyrol tells him that she thinks one "[[New Caprica Police|of those goons]]" set her free. | ||
* On ''[[Colonial One]]'', Laura Roslin | * On ''[[Colonial One]]'', [[Laura Roslin]] asks Tom Zarek of his plans as tne new President. Zarek plans to reconvene the Quorum of Twelve, put Roslin's name in for nomination to vice president and then step down, returning the presidency to her. Roslin assumes that this act requires something in return for Zarek, who he asks not be left on the outside of government affairs. For his actions in standing up to Gaius Baltar on New Caprica, she promises him the Vice Presidency. | ||
* Felix Gaeta enters the still damaged CIC to help with repairs to communication. Tigh sees him and vocally demands for him to leave | * [[Felix Gaeta]] enters the still damaged [[CIC]] to help with repairs to communication. [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] sees him and vocally demands for him to leave. accusing him as a collaborator. [[Helo]] tells Tigh that Gaeta is there on the Admiral's orders, but Tigh continues to protest loudly until Admiral Adama appears. The admiral takes him out of the room to talk to him about resting so he will be ready, something that Tigh thinks he doesn't need. | ||
* The Circle | * The Circle reconvenes, now under a three-day time limit to dole out justice. As they run through the cases, they eventually they come to the file on Gaeta, with four of the members voting guilty. Anders refuses to vote and leaves the Circle, tired of the continuous killing has has done. Chief Tyrol refuses to vote if they do not have a sixth member as required for the Circle. | ||
* In the mess hall Gaeta is treated as [[Wikipedia:Persona non grata|persona non grata]] | * In the mess hall, Gaeta is treated as ''[[Wikipedia:Persona non grata|persona non grata]]'', eating alone until [[Kara Thrace]] sits at his table. She talks, kindly at first, then insults him for his supposed cowardice. Gaeta counters by bringing up his status as the informant, mentioning the dog dish being flipped over as his signal to the resistance. | ||
* Lee and Bill Adama | * Lee and Bill Adama talking about the status of the fleet. Lee Adama brings up the fact that over the past few days, 13 people have mysteriously disappeared, after being confirmed as survivors of the Exodus. | ||
* The Circle brings in Kara | * The Circle brings in Kara Thrace as the replacement vote of the jury. All vote guilty on Gaeta, except for Tyrol once more. Anders comes in and requests time to talk with his wife. The scene splits, with the other members of the Circle trying to convince Tyrol of Gaeta's guilt, and Anders trying to explain that what the Circle does isn't justice. Thrace rebuffs him, her pain from incarceration lashing at anyone, even her husband. Thrace tells Anders that they must separate. The Chief eventually folds and votes guilty. | ||
* Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube | * Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube, told that this is an official trial under authority from the President of the Colonies, and that if he has anything to say to explain himself he should say it now. Gaeta replies that he has already told his story and refuses to beg. | ||
* Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and issues a decree of amnesty against all alleged collaborators, after it is revealed that former President [[Tom Zarek]] authorized the trials and sentences conducted by the Circle | *Kara Thrace's anger lashes out at Gaeta, telling him to beg, while taunting him with the idea that he was an informant for the insurgency, and mentioning the [[Jake (New Caprica)|dog bowl]]. | ||
*The Chief hears this, and reveals that Gaeta could not know about the signal unless he was the one leaving the dead drops. | |||
*The other members of the Circle realize Gaeta's innocence, that he was in fact the secret source inside the Baltar Adminstration. Colonel Tigh stands speechless in the revelation, confused between his own certainty and the facts before him. | |||
* Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and issues a decree of amnesty against all alleged collaborators, after it is privately revealed that former President [[Tom Zarek]] authorized the trials and sentences conducted by the Circle in an attempt to protect Roslin from having to deal with public trials which could destroy the unity of the Fleet through highly publicized "witch hunts." | |||
* Still outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act. | * Still outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act. | ||
===On a [[Basestar (RDM)| | ===On a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]]=== | ||
* Gaius seems to be on Colonial One sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica and | * [[Gaius Baltar]] seems to be on ''Colonial One'', sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica. | ||
* As the group forgives him, the [[Cylon-Related Hallucinations|virtual Six]] appears and claims the group is too lenient. Admiral Adama actually seems to hear her. Laura Roslin begins to tell Baltar how much she wants him in a provactive manner when Baltar realizes he is dreaming, waking up as Roslin kisses him. | |||
* A Number Three | *Baltar finds himself naked on a red [[Wikipedia:Chaise longue|chaise longue]] inside an unrecognizable room. When a [[Cylon Centurion]] guard appears at the doorway, Baltar realizes that he is imprisoned in the room with only a robe to wear. The scene turns to outer space where we see several Cylon basestars surrounding a [[Resurrection Ship]]. | ||
* A [[Number Three]] visits Baltar. She tells him that 3 days has elapsed since his arrival, and offers him a bottle of pills. She tells him that his presence on the basestar has caused a conflict between seven of the models. With three voting for him to be allowed to remain, while three vote for him to be removed. The only model that hasn't come to a consensus are the Sixes. | |||
* A Six, heavily implied to be [[Caprica Six]], | * A Six, heavily implied to be [[Caprica Six]], visits Baltar and explains how wrong she was to let her feelings get in the way of her duties as a Cylon. Baltar tries to convince Six that she is more then just a Cylon and that she loves him. As she walks out he belatedly tells her that he needs her as well. | ||
*Later, Baltar awakens to find a set of clothes in his room. The Cylon have apparently chosen to allow him to remain. | |||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
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Answering a question? It | Answering a question? It may go in the Analysis section, but not here. | ||
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* What of [[Lee Adama]], [[Anastasia Dualla]] and other officers of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''? How will these redundacies be dealt with? | * What of [[Lee Adama]], [[Anastasia Dualla]] and other officers of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''? How will these redundacies be dealt with? | ||
* Why is [[Charlie Connor]] aboard ''Galactica''? Outside of The Circle, what was his purpose on ''Galactica'', seeing as he is not a past crew member? | * Why is [[Charlie Connor]] aboard ''Galactica''? Outside of The Circle, what was his purpose on ''Galactica'', seeing as he is not a past crew member? | ||
**This episode takes place only three days after the events of [[Exodus, Part II]] | **This episode takes place only three days after the events of "[[Exodus, Part II]]." ''Galactica'' now has many extra people on board including civilians. | ||
* Has [[Samuel Anders]] become a member of ''Galactica's'' crew, or is he only allowed onboard because of his relationship with | * Has [[Samuel Anders]] become a member of ''Galactica's'' crew, or is he only allowed onboard because of his relationship with Thrace? | ||
* Will any of The Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done? | * Will any of The Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done? | ||
* Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him? | * Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him? | ||
* What happened to those who were left behind on [[New Caprica]]? | * What happened to those who were left behind on [[New Caprica]]? | ||
* Why are the Tyrols being allowed to keep their baby with them aboard ''Galactica''? | * Why are the Tyrols being allowed to keep their baby with them aboard ''Galactica''? | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
*{{spoilli|Three's statement that three models are in favor of keeping Baltar around and three are against it, with Six's vote needed to break the stalement, may support statements made by Grace Park, Dean Stockwell, and Tricia Helfer in interviews that the seven Cylon agent models currently known to the audience (the "Significant Seven") have no | *{{spoilli|Three's statement that three models are in favor of keeping Baltar around and three are against it, with Six's vote needed to break the stalement, may support statements made by Grace Park, Dean Stockwell, and Tricia Helfer in interviews that the seven Cylon agent models currently known to the audience (the "Significant Seven") have no knowledge of the others (the "Final Five").}} | ||
* This is the first time viewers have seen a living interior of a Cylon basestar. The only time an interior shot of a basestar was ever seen was in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]" when [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Boomer]] encounters her [[Number Eight|sisters]]. | * This is the first time viewers have seen a living interior of a Cylon basestar. The only time an interior shot of a basestar was ever seen was in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]" when [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Boomer]] encounters her [[Number Eight|sisters]]. | ||
* Lee | * Lee Adama mentions that he lost "half a stone" refering to his weight. A stone is a unit of weight used mostly in the United Kingdom and Ireland that is equivalent to 14 pounds. | ||
* ''Galactica's'' living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with | * ''Galactica's'' living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with ''Galactica''#&39;s crew complment, which is likely the result of overcrowding and the loss of some of the ships during the colonization and occupation of New Caprica. | ||
* The exterior of ''Galactica'' is visibly damaged from the [[Battle of New Caprica]]. | * The exterior of ''Galactica'' is visibly damaged from the [[Battle of New Caprica]]. | ||
* The only two [[Cylon agent]]s to appear are Number Three and Number Six. | * The only two [[Cylon agent]]s to appear are Number Three and Number Six. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This episode marks the resumption of the [[Survivor count]]. There has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" | * This episode marks the resumption of the [[Survivor count]]. There has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]." | ||
**Survivor | **Survivor count for this episode is 41,435. | ||
* Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode. | * Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode. | ||
== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
[[Lee Adama]]: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone. | [[Lee Adama]]: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone. | ||
[[William Adama]]: Keep jumpin'. | [[William Adama]]: Keep jumpin'. | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
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| "Collaborators" An episode of the Re-imagined Series | |||
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| Episode No. | Season 3, Episode 5 | ||
| Writer(s) | Mark Verheiden | ||
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| Director | Michael Rymer | ||
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| Production No. | 305 | ||
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| US airdate |  2006-10-27
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| CAN airdate |  {{{CAN airdate}}}
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| Population | 41,435 survivors | ||
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| Exodus, Part II | Collaborators | Torn | |
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Overview[edit]
- The Circle, a secret tribunal on Galactica, decides the fate of Jammer and other Colonials who aided the Cylons during the occupation of New Caprica.
Summary[edit]
On Galactica[edit]
- James Lyman (Jammer) is brought before The Circle. He is found guilty of treason, the punishment for which is death. Despite his pleas and an attempt to convince Galen Tyrol to spare him, for Lyman freed Cally Tyrol from the Cylon death squad (Precipice), The Circle carries out Lyman's punishment and ejects him from Galactica by depressurizing the launch tube where he is held.
- After Lyman's execution, Tyrol talks to his wife about how she escaped. While she claims to not have thought about the incident since, Cally Tyrol tells him that she thinks one "of those goons" set her free.
- On Colonial One, Laura Roslin asks Tom Zarek of his plans as tne new President. Zarek plans to reconvene the Quorum of Twelve, put Roslin's name in for nomination to vice president and then step down, returning the presidency to her. Roslin assumes that this act requires something in return for Zarek, who he asks not be left on the outside of government affairs. For his actions in standing up to Gaius Baltar on New Caprica, she promises him the Vice Presidency.
- Felix Gaeta enters the still damaged CIC to help with repairs to communication. Colonel Tigh sees him and vocally demands for him to leave. accusing him as a collaborator. Helo tells Tigh that Gaeta is there on the Admiral's orders, but Tigh continues to protest loudly until Admiral Adama appears. The admiral takes him out of the room to talk to him about resting so he will be ready, something that Tigh thinks he doesn't need.
- The Circle reconvenes, now under a three-day time limit to dole out justice. As they run through the cases, they eventually they come to the file on Gaeta, with four of the members voting guilty. Anders refuses to vote and leaves the Circle, tired of the continuous killing has has done. Chief Tyrol refuses to vote if they do not have a sixth member as required for the Circle.
- In the mess hall, Gaeta is treated as persona non grata, eating alone until Kara Thrace sits at his table. She talks, kindly at first, then insults him for his supposed cowardice. Gaeta counters by bringing up his status as the informant, mentioning the dog dish being flipped over as his signal to the resistance.
- Lee and Bill Adama talking about the status of the fleet. Lee Adama brings up the fact that over the past few days, 13 people have mysteriously disappeared, after being confirmed as survivors of the Exodus.
- The Circle brings in Kara Thrace as the replacement vote of the jury. All vote guilty on Gaeta, except for Tyrol once more. Anders comes in and requests time to talk with his wife. The scene splits, with the other members of the Circle trying to convince Tyrol of Gaeta's guilt, and Anders trying to explain that what the Circle does isn't justice. Thrace rebuffs him, her pain from incarceration lashing at anyone, even her husband. Thrace tells Anders that they must separate. The Chief eventually folds and votes guilty.
- Gaeta is captured and brought to a launch tube, told that this is an official trial under authority from the President of the Colonies, and that if he has anything to say to explain himself he should say it now. Gaeta replies that he has already told his story and refuses to beg.
- Kara Thrace's anger lashes out at Gaeta, telling him to beg, while taunting him with the idea that he was an informant for the insurgency, and mentioning the dog bowl.
- The Chief hears this, and reveals that Gaeta could not know about the signal unless he was the one leaving the dead drops.
- The other members of the Circle realize Gaeta's innocence, that he was in fact the secret source inside the Baltar Adminstration. Colonel Tigh stands speechless in the revelation, confused between his own certainty and the facts before him.
- Laura Roslin is re-inaugurated as the President of the Twelve Colonies, and issues a decree of amnesty against all alleged collaborators, after it is privately revealed that former President Tom Zarek authorized the trials and sentences conducted by the Circle in an attempt to protect Roslin from having to deal with public trials which could destroy the unity of the Fleet through highly publicized "witch hunts."
- Still outcast, Gaeta is reinstated in the Colonial Fleet. In the mess hall, Chief Tyrol sits with Gaeta. Both eat in silence as the other crew members are taken aback by the act.
On a basestar[edit]
- Gaius Baltar seems to be on Colonial One, sitting in a chair in front of Tigh, Roslin, and Admiral Adama as they talk about how there was little he could do with the situation he had on New Caprica.
- As the group forgives him, the virtual Six appears and claims the group is too lenient. Admiral Adama actually seems to hear her. Laura Roslin begins to tell Baltar how much she wants him in a provactive manner when Baltar realizes he is dreaming, waking up as Roslin kisses him.
- Baltar finds himself naked on a red chaise longue inside an unrecognizable room. When a Cylon Centurion guard appears at the doorway, Baltar realizes that he is imprisoned in the room with only a robe to wear. The scene turns to outer space where we see several Cylon basestars surrounding a Resurrection Ship.
- A Number Three visits Baltar. She tells him that 3 days has elapsed since his arrival, and offers him a bottle of pills. She tells him that his presence on the basestar has caused a conflict between seven of the models. With three voting for him to be allowed to remain, while three vote for him to be removed. The only model that hasn't come to a consensus are the Sixes.
- A Six, heavily implied to be Caprica Six, visits Baltar and explains how wrong she was to let her feelings get in the way of her duties as a Cylon. Baltar tries to convince Six that she is more then just a Cylon and that she loves him. As she walks out he belatedly tells her that he needs her as well.
- Later, Baltar awakens to find a set of clothes in his room. The Cylon have apparently chosen to allow him to remain.
Questions[edit]
- Will there be another organization in the Fleet that will continue where The Circle left off?
- What of Lee Adama, Anastasia Dualla and other officers of Pegasus? How will these redundacies be dealt with?
- Why is Charlie Connor aboard Galactica? Outside of The Circle, what was his purpose on Galactica, seeing as he is not a past crew member?
- This episode takes place only three days after the events of "Exodus, Part II." Galactica now has many extra people on board including civilians.
- Has Samuel Anders become a member of Galactica's crew, or is he only allowed onboard because of his relationship with Thrace?
- Will any of The Circle's members or Zarek face charges, or will they be pardoned by Roslin's government for what they had done?
- Now that the Cylons seem to have accepted Gaius Baltar, at least begrudgingly, what will happen to him?
- What happened to those who were left behind on New Caprica?
- Why are the Tyrols being allowed to keep their baby with them aboard Galactica?
Analysis[edit]
- This is the first time viewers have seen a living interior of a Cylon basestar. The only time an interior shot of a basestar was ever seen was in "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II" when Boomer encounters her sisters.
- Lee Adama mentions that he lost "half a stone" refering to his weight. A stone is a unit of weight used mostly in the United Kingdom and Ireland that is equivalent to 14 pounds.
- Galactica's living spaces and hallways appear much more crowded than in the first two seasons, reflecting the expanded size of her crew. There also appear to be civilians mixed in with Galactica#&39;s crew complment, which is likely the result of overcrowding and the loss of some of the ships during the colonization and occupation of New Caprica.
- The exterior of Galactica is visibly damaged from the Battle of New Caprica.
- The only two Cylon agents to appear are Number Three and Number Six.
- The Tyrols and Saul Tigh are back on active duty. Gaeta is later reinstated. It is unknown whether or not Seelix or Kara Thrace have resumed their normal duties.
Notes[edit]
- This episode marks the resumption of the Survivor count. There has been a net loss of 8,115 people since the beginning of "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II."
- Survivor count for this episode is 41,435.
- Laura Roslin resumes the Presidency in this episode.
Noteworthy Dialogue[edit]
Lee Adama: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone.
William Adama: Keep jumpin'.