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Summary
- The last Centurion passes by the group, failing to notice them in the crevice below.
- Ser 5-9 returns, reporting that the way is now clear.
- Croft is relieved that the Thetas were not turning them in to the Cylons. Tenna reveals that they hate the Cylons. Apparently the Cylons consider Theta class lifeforms to be subhuman, as they were created to perform slave labor. Ser 5-9 and Tenna (and their enclave) have revolted, and no longer work for the Cylons.
- Apollo asks if they will help destroy the Ravishol pulsar, but Ser 5-9 reminds him that they first have to get to the village of the Thetas.
- They enter the underground city via a stairway underneath a covered hatch. They sneak through the passages, apparently unable to move openly.
- Ser 5-9 will take Apollo to Dr. Ravishol, who lives at the base of Mount Hekla. First, he will take Apollo's people to safety.
- Aboard his basestar, Baltar asks to know if the Colonial landing party have been destroyed. Lucifer indicates that they were "not exactly" destroyed. Baltar is outraged, and orders figthers to attack Galactica. This is a suicide attack, since they will not have enough fuel to return to the basestar. Baltar argues that they need to push Galactica forward, and that he would give the same orders to humans.
- The Cylons begin searching the Theta village for the humans. They are told to hide amongst the children. Apparently despite the fact that the Cylons had demanded that the Thetas be sterile, they have been breeding and hiding the children.
- Apollo and Ser 5-9 arrive at Dr. Ravishol's lab. Dr. Ravishol admonishes Ser 5-9, saying that only planners are allowed in the lab. He quickly surmises that Ser is a "5 series". Ser replies that he is "Series 5, Culture 9". (Hence the Ser 5-9 designation.)
- When Apollo reveals he is from Galactica Ravishol says he will have nothing to do with violence. Apollo asks about the Ravishol pulsar, and Dr. Ravishol claims that it is an energy lens system for sending intelligence information across the galaxy. Apollo tells him that he lost two Vipers to his energy lens system.
- Dr. Ravishol does not believe this, claiming that the pulsar is manned by Series 5 Theta class lifeforms. Ser 5-9 tells him that they are whipped by Cylons if they even approach the pulsar.
- When confronted with the truth that the Cylons are running it, Dr. Ravishol claims that it is a temporary misuse. He claims no responsibility over the use of his creations.
- A Cylon patrol comes to search Dr. Ravishol's laboratory. Apollo is hidden inside a computer tower. When Ser 5-9 is discovered, Dr. Ravishol claims he was needed for heavy lifting. Vulpa orders the patrol out of the lab, and Ser 5-9 punished (since only planners are supposed to be in the lab).
- The Cylons disrupt things down in the village, and Thane thinks it is an opportunity to make a break for it. Leda thinks they'll have a better chance on the mountain. After the Cylons pass Thane grabs one of the Series 5 Thetas from behind.
- Dr. Ravishol rages at Apollo for disrupting the previous orderly situation. Planners to think, and workers to work. Apollo tells him they were forced there by the Cylons, and that things aren't as orderly as he'd like to believe. Apollo reveals that his workers are thinking and breeding.
- Dr. Ravishol is stunned that they are breeding. Apollo asks for Dr. Ravishol's help on behalf of the Thetas, because in a sense they are his children.
- A phalanx of raiders attacks the fleet. Adama scrambles Blue Squadron to defend against them.
- Baltar orders the fighters to break off their attack, despite lacking enough fuel to return. This will cause Adama to believe that the basestars are closer than they actually are.
- The fleet must move forward in 420 centons, whether Apollo's team is successful or not.
- Dr. Ravishol shows Apollo a schematic of the Ravishol pulsar. He explains that the only way they might hope to destroy the pulsar would be to jam or reverse the main pump.
- Thane has taken the clothes from the Theta he grabbed, and is trying to make his way through the village.
- Starbuck and the rest are taken to a hidden chamber with the Thetan children. Boomer finally notices Thane's absence. Starbuck speculates that he might have gotten separated, but Croft claims that Thane was looking for an opportunity to make a break for it. Two Tennas leave to go look for him.
- Thane is revealed to have been captured by a Cylon patrol. When questioned, he claims to be alone, and feigns ignorance about Galactica.
- Starbuck heads out to rescue Thane. He hopes that by dressing like a Theta he might be able to pass undetected. Tenna questions whether he wants to save Thane or "the other one". Starbuck admits he is looking for a pilot that he had lost named Cree. He may have survived the crash. Tenna hopes for Cree's sake that he didn't survive.
Stopped at 18:47.
Questions
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Notes
- Dan O'Herlihy guest starred on an Episode of Bonanza with Lorne Greene in an episode called "The Artist"
Noteworthy Dialogue
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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
- Dan O'Herlihy as Dr. Ravishol
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: 6 (of 21)
First Run Air Dates & Releases
- UK Airdate: Date
- US Airdate: October 28, 1978
- DVD Release: December 28, 2004