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'''''Galactica Discovers Earth''''' was a [[novelization]] of the original three hours of ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' that was published after the series was canceled. The storyline covers the events of what would be the first three episodes in the syndicated version of the series: "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part 1]]" [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II|Part 2]] and [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III|Part 3]]. | '''''Galactica Discovers Earth''''' was a [[novelization]] of the original three hours of ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' that was published after the series was canceled. The storyline covers the events of what would be the first three episodes in the syndicated version of the series: "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part 1]]" [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II|Part 2]] and [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III|Part 3]]. | ||
Much of the novel is composed of entries from [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s journals, reconstructed transcripts and even | Much of the novel is composed of entries from [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]]'s journals, Dr. [[Zee|Zee]]'s diary tapes, reconstructed transcripts and even newspaper clippings to lend a contemporary and urgent air to the text. | ||
The novel strays far from the television scripts, indicating perhaps that it was based on a different story treatment. There is much additional dialogue in the book, while whole sections from the television programs are missing. The basic plotline involving the search for Doctor [[Donald Mortinson]], and the time travel sequence to 1944, and [[Xavier]] finding Mortinson are all present. Chapters 35 through 39 deviate the most from the storyline and also deal with additional events that occur between "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]". | The novel strays far from the television scripts, indicating perhaps that it was based on a different story treatment. There is much additional dialogue in the book, while whole sections from the television programs are missing. The basic plotline involving the search for Doctor [[Donald Mortinson]] (named Alfred Mortinson), and the time travel sequence to 1944, and [[Xavier]] finding Mortinson are all present. Chapters 35 through 39 deviate the most from the storyline and also deal with additional events that occur between "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]". | ||
In these last chapters, we learn that Xavier has headed off into the past to several different time frames. [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] follow him to Ancient Greece, to Europe during the Crusades, and to the time of the US Civil War. After he eludes them each time, they conclude that Xavier has given up time travel in favor of influencing present day Earth. Finally, Troy and Dillon again meet with Doctor Mortinson to make sure he is able to continue work using the formula they gave him, and Adama reflects on the promise the alliance between the Colonials and the people of Earth holds. | In these last chapters, we learn that Xavier has headed off into the past to several different time frames. [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] follow him to Ancient Greece, to Europe during the Crusades, and to the time of the US Civil War. After he eludes them each time, they conclude that Xavier has given up time travel in favor of influencing present day Earth. Finally, Troy and Dillon again meet with Doctor Mortinson to make sure he is able to continue work using the formula they gave him, and Adama reflects on the promise the alliance between the Colonials and the people of Earth holds. | ||
This novelization is an early example of writing by [[Wikipedia:Mike Resnick|Mike Resnick]] who went on to become a [[w:Hugo Award|Hugo Award]] winning science fiction author. | This novelization is an early example of writing by [[Wikipedia:Mike Resnick|Mike Resnick]] who went on to become a [[w:Hugo Award|Hugo Award]] winning science fiction author. | ||
== Characters == | |||
A list of characters and their analogues to the aired episode, if applicable. | |||
''Forthcoming...'' | |||
== Analysis == | |||
* As with the episode, Mortinson apparently doesn't back up his computer files, since any work that Troy and Dillon would've done could be reverted with such a computerized data backup. | |||
== Notes == | |||
* Troy and Dillon are equipped with climbing equipment in the form of suction devices for their hands and feet, and consider using it to gain access to the fourth floor (where [[Alfred Mortinson]]'s office is), but determine that they may be easily found and gunned down before they knew what struck them. | |||
== Alternate covers == | == Alternate covers == | ||
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| Galactica Discovers Earth A book of the Berkley Books line | ||
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| Book No. | 5 | |
| Author(s) | Mike Resnick | |
| Adaptation of | Galactica Discovers Earth | |
| No. of Pages | 187 (2nd edition) | |
| Published | December 1980 (1st edition) September 1981 (2nd edition) December 1982 (3rd edition) | |
| ISBN | 0425061256 | |
| Chronology | ||
| Previous | Next | |
| The Young Warriors | Galactica Discovers Earth | The Living Legend |
| Paperback Version | ||
| Available at Amazon.com – Purchase | ||
| Available at Amazon.co.uk – Purchase | ||
| Available at BOOKSAMILLION.COM - Purchase | ||
| Available at Half.com by eBay - Purchase | ||
| Audiobook Version | ||
| Available at iTunes – [{{{itunes}}} Purchase] | ||
Galactica Discovers Earth was a novelization of the original three hours of Galactica 1980 that was published after the series was canceled. The storyline covers the events of what would be the first three episodes in the syndicated version of the series: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part 1" Part 2 and Part 3.
Much of the novel is composed of entries from Adama's journals, Dr. Zee's diary tapes, reconstructed transcripts and even newspaper clippings to lend a contemporary and urgent air to the text.
The novel strays far from the television scripts, indicating perhaps that it was based on a different story treatment. There is much additional dialogue in the book, while whole sections from the television programs are missing. The basic plotline involving the search for Doctor Donald Mortinson (named Alfred Mortinson), and the time travel sequence to 1944, and Xavier finding Mortinson are all present. Chapters 35 through 39 deviate the most from the storyline and also deal with additional events that occur between "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III" and "The Super Scouts, Part I".
In these last chapters, we learn that Xavier has headed off into the past to several different time frames. Troy and Dillon follow him to Ancient Greece, to Europe during the Crusades, and to the time of the US Civil War. After he eludes them each time, they conclude that Xavier has given up time travel in favor of influencing present day Earth. Finally, Troy and Dillon again meet with Doctor Mortinson to make sure he is able to continue work using the formula they gave him, and Adama reflects on the promise the alliance between the Colonials and the people of Earth holds.
This novelization is an early example of writing by Mike Resnick who went on to become a Hugo Award winning science fiction author.
Characters[edit]
A list of characters and their analogues to the aired episode, if applicable.
Forthcoming...
Analysis[edit]
- As with the episode, Mortinson apparently doesn't back up his computer files, since any work that Troy and Dillon would've done could be reverted with such a computerized data backup.
Notes[edit]
- Troy and Dillon are equipped with climbing equipment in the form of suction devices for their hands and feet, and consider using it to gain access to the fourth floor (where Alfred Mortinson's office is), but determine that they may be easily found and gunned down before they knew what struck them.
Alternate covers[edit]
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Front cover.
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Back cover.
