The Living Legend (Book)

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The Living Legend A book of the Berkley Books line
Book No.	6
Author(s)	Nicholas Yermakov
Adaptation of	The Living Legend, Part I The Living Legend, Part II
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Published	April 1982
ISBN	0425052494
Chronology
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Galactica Discovers Earth	The Living Legend	War of the Gods
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Overview

In the Battlestar Galactica novelization of "The Living Legend, Part I & II", the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who is thrust into this role after the death of Adama. Discovering Adama's extensive journals, he decides to investigate Commander Cain due to an observation that Adama offers in the pre-recorded message, and his desire to want to know more about Apollo.

Notes

• There are various consistent mis-spellings within the book on the proper names of the characters, including Serina ("Serena") and Cassiopeia ("Cassiopea").

Analysis

• This may well have been the most anticipated of all the Berkley adapatations, and to Nicholas Yermakov's credit, it does not dissapoint. He succeeds in adding layers and depth to the episode without really changing any of the events, a wise move considering how beloved this episode is to fans. Any major changes to the story would probably have been a letdown. Because it is a straightforward retelling of the story, it is not as memorable as the first Berkley novel was, but there is still plenty here for Galactica fans to enjoy.
• The book delves deeper in the relationship between Cassiopeia and Cain, noting that she had met him when she was eighteen, and was able to get Cain to lower his psychological and emotional barriers. Further, Cassiopeia notes that Cain and Starbuck are very much alike, a point that is also made in the episode itself.
• The Imperious Leader forgives Lucifer for saving Baltar's life, seeing as Lucifer is able to prove that Baltar still was useful for the Cylon Empire in capturing and destroying the remaining humans. Further, the Cylons are aware of Baltar's hatred for Adama, which stems from the time both were cadets at the Academy, and use Baltar's vanity to aid their ends.

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