Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine (Issue 7)

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Issue 7 of the Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine is a Titan Magazines publication released in October 2006 covering the Re-imagined Series. This was the final issue of the magazine, published just two days before Season 3's premiere on October 6, 2006. Subtitled "Presidential Orders," the issue featured major interviews timed to the season launch but ended abruptly despite promising future content.

Publication Details

Issue 7 was released with two different cover variants:

Newsstand Edition: Titled "Presidential Orders" - available at newsstands and general retail outlets
PX Edition (Previews Exclusive): Titled "Presidential Orders" - available exclusively at comic specialty shops

The magazine retailed for $6.99 USD and was released on October 4, 2006.

Coverage

Featured Interviews

James Callis and Tricia Helfer - Joint interview discussing Season 3's secrets and the complex relationship between Gaius Baltar and Number Six as Baltar's presidency under Cylon occupation reaches its crisis point
Dean Stockwell - Feature on the acclaimed actor joining the series as Brother Cavil (later revealed as Number One), discussing his role as the cynical, atheistic Cylon priest
Jane Espenson - Exclusive article by the acclaimed television writer (known for her work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) discussing her episode contributions to Season 3

Behind-the-Scenes Content

Meet the Mini-mates - Coverage of Diamond Select Toys' Battlestar Galactica Minimates collectible figure line featuring 2-inch articulated figures
Breaking News: Season 3 secrets and exclusive previews
Analysis of presidential storylines and political intrigue in the New Caprica occupation arc

Credits

Editorial Staff

Editor: Sharon Gosling and/or David Bassom
Publisher: Titan Magazines

Notes

This was the final issue of The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine. The magazine ended abruptly after only seven numbered issues (plus the Special/Miniseries issue), with no official reason provided by Titan Magazines.
The issue made only a brief announcement about being the final edition, despite featuring an article by Richard Hatch that was promoted as "the first of his exclusive articles for The Official Magazine," suggesting additional issues had been planned.
Issue 7 was published just two days before the Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2006, positioning it perfectly to cover the highly anticipated return following the cliffhanger ending of Season 2.
Dean Stockwell's character Brother Cavil had been revealed as a Cylon (Number One) in the Season 2 finale "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II" (March 10, 2006), and his role expanded significantly in Season 3 as a major antagonist.
Jane Espenson joined the Battlestar Galactica writing staff during Season 3 after writing the episodes "Exodus, Part I" and co-writing "Exodus, Part II". She eventually became Co-Executive Producer for Season 4 and later wrote the television film Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.
The Diamond Select Toys Minimates line featured in the issue launched in 2006-2007 with multiple series of character two-packs, each approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. The line continued through 2010 and included characters from both the Re-imagined Series and Original Series.
Like all issues of The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine, this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.

Covers

Issue 7 Newsstand Edition Cover

Issue 7 A magazine of the Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine line

Issue No.	7
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Adaptation of	{{{episode}}}
No. of Pages	{{{pages}}}
Published	4 October 2006 (Oct/Nov 2006)
ISBN	[[Special:Booksources/{{{isbn}}}\|{{{isbn}}}]]
Chronology
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Paperback Version
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Available at Amazon.co.uk – Purchase
Audiobook Version
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