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Overview
- Overview
Summary
Herded into a confined area of space, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon—unless an expedition from the Galactica can assault the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon. Apollo, Starbuck, and Boomer lead a team of cut-throat demolitions and cold-weather experts (and the stowaway Boxey). Along they way, they encounter the misguided human scientist who originally built the weapon, as well as his legions of clones.
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Notes
It seems likely that the episode Bastille Day in the reimagined series was partially inspired by elements of this episode. In both episodes, a group of criminals was conscripted from a prison ship to work on the icy surface of a hostile planet. A notable difference between the two episode lies in how the workers were chosen. While the workers in Bastille Day were chosen in part for their expendability, the conscripts in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" were chosen for their expertise in harsh environments and in demolition work.
Noteworthy Dialogue
Thane: I work with breathing gear. Rare gases, chemical blends. I can take you through land, air, fire and water.
Starbuck: Says here you're in for murder.
Thane: Hmm. That too.
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Guest Stars
- Roy Thinnes as Croft
- James Olson as Thane
- Christine Belford as Leda
- Richard Lynch as Wolfe
- Denny Miller as Ser 5-9
- Britt Ekland as Tenna
Writing & Direction
- Written by Michael Sloan, Donald Bellisario & Glen Larson
- Story by John Ireland, Jr.
- Directed by Alan Levi
Production Notes
- Season 1 (1978/1979)
- Production Number: X.X
- Airdate Order: 5 (of 21)
First Run Air Dates & Releases
- UK Airdate: Date
- US Airdate: October 22, 1978
- DVD Release: December 28, 2004