Daybreak, Part I

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Daybreak, Part I
"Daybreak, Part I"
An episode of the Re-imagined Series
Episode No. Season 4, Episode 19
Writer(s) Ronald D. Moore
Story by
Director Michael Rymer
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No. 421
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA March 13, 2009 [1]
CAN airdate CAN Early 2009
UK airdate UK Early 2009
DVD release
Population 39,516 survivors (Population decline. 5)
Additional Info
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Episode Chronology
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Islanded In a Stream of Stars Daybreak, Part I Daybreak, Part II
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Overview

Galactica is stripped of parts, and Adama calls for volunteers for a final mission.[2]

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

  • This episode is indeed the first part of what is now a three hour series finale[3].
  • We finally learn Cottle's first name: Sherman. Adama calls him by it when telling him he's too valuable for the fleet to lose.

Analysis

  • Cavil plans to use Hera to find out how she was created in order to continue the Cylon species, presumably through normal reproduction.
    • It also proves both Starbuck's and Athena's worst fears that Cavil intends to dissect Hera to discover the secret of procreation.
  • Roslin likely feels quite protective of Hera as despite being barley able to walk, she volunteers for the rescue mission.
  • Cottle may be either the best doctor in the fleet or one of the only ones as Adama says he's too valuable for the fleet to lose on the rescue mission.
  • Baltar seems conflicted when volunteers are called. This inner conflict stems from his earlier conversation with Lee Adama where he confessed that he had never done anything for purely selfless motivations with no gain for himself. He does not, however, cross the line and join the volunteers.
    • If Baltar does join, then it would seem likely that all the elements are in place to fulfil the Opera House vision: Athena, Roslin, Caprica Six and Baltar will all be in pursuit of Hera.
  • Much of the crew is loyal enough to Adama that they're willing to go on a likely one way mission to rescue someone just because he asked.

Questions

  • What was the purpose of the seemingly random and disjointed flashbacks to Caprica City prior to the Cylon attack?
  • Did any of the other former mutineers, besides Racetrack and Skulls, volunteer to participate in the mission?
  • Has Cavil given up on the idea of salvaging Resurrection Technology?

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

Guest Stars

References

Battlestar Galactica (Re-imagined) Season 4 (2008-09) Episode List


DVD Movies and Features: Razor | The Plan

Webisodes: Razor Flashbacks | The Face of the Enemy

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