1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:03,670 We control the Galactica. 2 00:00:03,754 --> 00:00:05,923 What's going on? 3 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:10,093 - We can't contact the prison barge. - What? 4 00:00:14,306 --> 00:00:18,352 - Landing bay is under attack. - The so-called alliance representatives 5 00:00:18,435 --> 00:00:21,813 have just captured Alpha landing bay and the council. 6 00:00:21,897 --> 00:00:25,025 If we have Adama, they may not attack us. 7 00:00:25,817 --> 00:00:27,903 Adama, launch at once! 8 00:00:27,986 --> 00:00:29,530 Repeat, launch at once! 9 00:02:17,929 --> 00:02:20,223 Since the return of our warriors 10 00:02:20,307 --> 00:02:23,435 with prisoners from the alliance of the planet terra, 11 00:02:23,518 --> 00:02:25,937 the fleet has been in a state of confusion. 12 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:29,900 If this terra is the planet earth we seek, 13 00:02:29,983 --> 00:02:33,111 our flight across the universe may have been in vain, 14 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:35,113 for we will have eluded the Cylons 15 00:02:35,197 --> 00:02:38,700 only to be faced by an equally oppressive human enemy. 16 00:02:38,784 --> 00:02:43,872 As usual of late, the council, led by sire domra, 17 00:02:43,955 --> 00:02:46,750 is in total opposition to me. 18 00:02:46,833 --> 00:02:51,463 They wish to release the prisoners and have an unarmed peace envoy 19 00:02:51,546 --> 00:02:53,924 return with them to lunar seven. 20 00:02:54,007 --> 00:02:56,677 I'm afraid the council will repeat the mistakes 21 00:02:56,760 --> 00:03:00,305 that led to the Cylons destroying our colonies. 22 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:07,145 I am determined that shall not happen again, so long as I am in command. 23 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:09,648 I have ordered the fleet to full alert 24 00:03:09,731 --> 00:03:13,235 while I shuttle to the prison barge to interrogate personally 25 00:03:13,318 --> 00:03:16,279 those eastern alliance enforcers. 26 00:03:18,323 --> 00:03:22,494 Prison barge, shuttle requesting landing instructions. 27 00:03:22,577 --> 00:03:25,956 Shuttle, this is prison barge approach control. 28 00:03:26,039 --> 00:03:28,208 You are cleared to land in beta bay. 29 00:03:28,291 --> 00:03:31,420 Understood. Cleared for beta bay. 30 00:03:44,349 --> 00:03:48,061 Commandant leiter, I am commander Adama. 31 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:51,606 I trust you and your men have been properly treated. 32 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:56,278 I demand the release of my crew and ship. You have no right to detain us. 33 00:03:57,529 --> 00:04:01,283 You are in no position to issue demands, commandant. 34 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:05,787 However, if you would like to take a seat and answer a few questions, 35 00:04:05,871 --> 00:04:09,124 I would be willing to discuss your eventual release. 36 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,884 Very well. 37 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:23,430 I would particularly like to know why the alliance 38 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:27,309 tried to destroy every human being on the planet paradeen? 39 00:04:27,392 --> 00:04:30,896 They are nationalists. We are at war with them. 40 00:04:30,979 --> 00:04:33,899 Nationalists? What are nationalists? 41 00:04:33,982 --> 00:04:37,652 People who want to change the natural order. 42 00:04:37,736 --> 00:04:41,406 The natural order being whatever the alliance dictates? 43 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:46,411 The natural order of the universe simply is. There can be no disputing it. 44 00:04:46,495 --> 00:04:48,413 Forgive me, commander, 45 00:04:48,497 --> 00:04:53,752 but for a technically advanced people, you really are quite ignorant. 46 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:58,298 - I could grow to dislike this man. - What do you mean, "grow to"? 47 00:04:58,381 --> 00:05:01,259 Forgive me my ignorance. 48 00:05:02,260 --> 00:05:06,389 Perhaps you would explain this natural order of yours? 49 00:05:06,473 --> 00:05:11,520 All life forms in the universe fall into two classifications. 50 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:15,774 Call them what you will - predator and prey, intelligent and ignorant, 51 00:05:15,857 --> 00:05:18,235 the conquerors and the subjugated. 52 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:22,572 Whatever you call them, there are the strong and there are the weak. 53 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:26,201 The eastern alliance is the strongest force in the universe. 54 00:05:26,284 --> 00:05:30,455 We were created to rule all life as far as it extends, 55 00:05:30,539 --> 00:05:32,874 in whatever form, throughout the universe. 56 00:05:32,958 --> 00:05:34,793 It is our destiny. 57 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:41,132 And these nationalists disagree with your natural theory? 58 00:05:41,216 --> 00:05:43,510 It is not a theory, commander. 59 00:05:43,593 --> 00:05:45,637 It is a law of nature. 60 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:48,265 I see. 61 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:52,727 If you are the strongest force in the universe, 62 00:05:52,811 --> 00:05:55,522 how do you explain the Galactica? 63 00:05:56,648 --> 00:06:03,029 Your Battlestar is quite impressive. However, it is but a single warship. 64 00:06:03,113 --> 00:06:07,033 We will dispatch it as the wolf pack does the bear. 65 00:06:07,117 --> 00:06:11,997 I don't know what this wolf pack or bear is. 66 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:15,584 However, I think you would need at least a thousand 67 00:06:15,667 --> 00:06:18,253 of those destroyers you fly on lunar seven 68 00:06:18,336 --> 00:06:20,922 if you intend to engage the Galactica. 69 00:06:21,006 --> 00:06:22,632 We have nearly... 70 00:06:28,179 --> 00:06:34,185 I've answered you. Now I demand we discuss the release of my ship and crew. 71 00:06:34,269 --> 00:06:39,024 Commander Adama, your presence is requested at the council, sir. 72 00:06:39,107 --> 00:06:42,652 I will be there as soon as I conclude this interrogation. 73 00:06:42,736 --> 00:06:47,949 With all due respect, the council has ordered the interrogation terminated. 74 00:06:48,867 --> 00:06:52,704 Since when does the council give orders to the commander? 75 00:06:52,787 --> 00:06:55,206 I just do as I'm told. 76 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:58,460 - Then I'm telling you to back off... - Starbuck. 77 00:06:59,461 --> 00:07:03,173 - Inform the council I'll be there. - Yes, sir. 78 00:07:03,757 --> 00:07:06,134 We will continue this at a later time. 79 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:11,014 It's been most interesting. 80 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:17,896 - You can't let them do this. - I am responsible to the council. 81 00:07:17,979 --> 00:07:20,982 That was before the holocaust. We're under martial law. 82 00:07:21,066 --> 00:07:24,486 The fleet's been under your command since we fled the colonies. 83 00:07:24,569 --> 00:07:27,614 The council can't order you around like a cadet. 84 00:07:27,697 --> 00:07:30,408 Evidently they don't seem to agree with that. 85 00:07:30,492 --> 00:07:32,535 Perhaps something new has come up. 86 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:35,372 We can't discuss this in front of a prisoner. 87 00:07:35,455 --> 00:07:40,043 Shall we go, or do I have to fly that shuttle myself? 88 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:52,430 Problems, commander? 89 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:02,357 I'm glad to see you're in such a good mood today, Baltar. 90 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:04,609 You have mess duty again. 91 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:38,685 I saved some borellian desert layers for you. 92 00:08:38,768 --> 00:08:45,650 They're not from borella, but they're all they raise on that stinking livestock ship. 93 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:48,528 I must speak with you. 94 00:08:48,611 --> 00:08:51,031 We can help each other. 95 00:09:32,447 --> 00:09:35,116 You can eat now, that's the last of them. 96 00:10:04,395 --> 00:10:06,481 Mind if I join you? 97 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:11,694 Thank you. 98 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:18,910 You know, of course, who I am. 99 00:10:22,580 --> 00:10:24,457 Baltar. 100 00:10:29,212 --> 00:10:31,256 No matter. I know you... 101 00:10:32,715 --> 00:10:34,843 And what you're planning. 102 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:38,304 I also know why you haven't tried it yet. 103 00:10:40,348 --> 00:10:43,268 Oh, you could break out of your cell, but what then? 104 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:46,479 Where to go? How to escape pursuit? 105 00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:49,149 You don't have those answers. 106 00:10:50,942 --> 00:10:52,902 I do. 107 00:10:57,490 --> 00:11:00,285 - If you're not interested... - Sit. 108 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:03,371 We are listening. 109 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:11,671 See those prisoners behind you? 110 00:11:12,797 --> 00:11:16,509 They're from an alliance which, in this corner of the universe, 111 00:11:16,593 --> 00:11:19,554 may be as powerful as my cylon friends. 112 00:11:19,637 --> 00:11:23,850 They are going to be transferred to the Galactica. 113 00:11:24,809 --> 00:11:26,978 And how do you know this? 114 00:11:27,061 --> 00:11:31,107 I... I have my sources. 115 00:11:33,109 --> 00:11:36,863 When the shuttle comes for those prisoners, 116 00:11:36,946 --> 00:11:41,701 we will make our break - take the shuttle and escape. 117 00:11:44,245 --> 00:11:48,041 - And what of the vipers? - I have a plan to deal with them. 118 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:52,170 When we reach the alliance, I'll be welcomed with open arms. 119 00:11:52,253 --> 00:11:55,548 For I know the Galactica, her strengths, her weaknesses, 120 00:11:55,632 --> 00:12:00,511 and most important, her commander, Adama. 121 00:12:00,595 --> 00:12:03,556 I'll be treated like a prince 122 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:07,227 and so will those who are with me. 123 00:12:07,310 --> 00:12:09,229 Is it a bargain? 124 00:12:09,312 --> 00:12:13,650 Your record to date does not exactly inspire confidence. 125 00:12:19,030 --> 00:12:21,991 I had incompetent followers. 126 00:12:22,075 --> 00:12:25,328 We do not follow, Baltar. 127 00:12:25,411 --> 00:12:27,205 Oh, no. 128 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:33,086 No, no, of course not. We're all comrades, in this together. 129 00:12:34,128 --> 00:12:35,213 Good. 130 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:42,720 When the time comes to escape, we will momentarily die. 131 00:12:44,055 --> 00:12:48,268 - Die? - We do many things to survive... 132 00:12:49,727 --> 00:12:51,813 Even die. 133 00:13:00,029 --> 00:13:03,324 Adama, the time is long overdue 134 00:13:03,408 --> 00:13:08,413 for us to honour you for your brilliant leadership in eluding the Cylons. 135 00:13:08,496 --> 00:13:13,167 You, more than any other individual, are responsible for our survival. 136 00:13:13,251 --> 00:13:16,462 And so the council has decided to honour you 137 00:13:16,546 --> 00:13:21,592 with an award that is equal to your magnificent achievement. 138 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:27,849 An honour that has not been bestowed upon a living colonist in over a millennium. 139 00:13:29,183 --> 00:13:34,230 Adama, we are giving you the star of kobol. 140 00:13:41,279 --> 00:13:43,364 Well, it's about time. 141 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:46,534 What's wrong? You don't seem too excited. 142 00:13:46,617 --> 00:13:48,453 Neither does my father. 143 00:13:57,003 --> 00:13:59,797 I am deeply honoured. 144 00:13:59,881 --> 00:14:02,216 But I must refuse. 145 00:14:04,719 --> 00:14:08,639 Adama, surely you don't understand what we're offering. 146 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:12,352 Believe me, sire domra, I understand perfectly. 147 00:14:13,644 --> 00:14:18,107 This is not a time for honours. Our quest is far from over. 148 00:14:18,191 --> 00:14:20,860 The danger is still great. 149 00:14:20,943 --> 00:14:25,073 I do not know if this terra is the planet earth we seek. 150 00:14:25,156 --> 00:14:30,703 I do know it is ruled by humans who are as oppressive as the Cylons. 151 00:14:31,746 --> 00:14:37,418 Adama, the vision you offer us is understandably the dark view of a warrior 152 00:14:37,502 --> 00:14:40,296 who has led us through terrible times. 153 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:44,133 It is not necessarily the realistic view. 154 00:14:45,468 --> 00:14:50,807 Siress tinia, those eastern alliance enforcers 155 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:54,560 are as hostile as any cylon we've ever encountered. 156 00:14:54,644 --> 00:14:58,606 Perhaps because they were greeted with laser pistols. 157 00:14:58,689 --> 00:15:00,900 They greeted us with drawn weapons! 158 00:15:00,983 --> 00:15:03,486 You are not here to address this council. 159 00:15:03,569 --> 00:15:09,450 In fact, I have no idea why you and your military cohort are here. 160 00:15:09,534 --> 00:15:13,788 They are here at my request to report on the eastern alliance, 161 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:17,792 since you seem to have ignored their written report. 162 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:21,712 We haven't ignored it, Adama. We simply disagree with it. 163 00:15:21,796 --> 00:15:25,883 It is a military evaluation, not a civilian one. 164 00:15:26,634 --> 00:15:29,679 Sire domra has also met with leiter, 165 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:34,183 and found him willing to negotiate our sending a peace envoy to lunar seven. 166 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:35,977 Oh, I'm certain he was. 167 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:40,690 We have called this session to honour you, not to argue with you. 168 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:44,652 Sire domra, I do not treat you as a fool, 169 00:15:44,735 --> 00:15:46,821 please do not treat me as one. 170 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:49,866 You've all gathered here to retire me. 171 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:55,663 Now, what other motions have been passed during my absence, 172 00:15:55,746 --> 00:15:58,291 in addition to my "award"? 173 00:16:01,252 --> 00:16:06,090 Commander, you have been blunt, so I shall be blunt as well. 174 00:16:08,676 --> 00:16:14,182 We have voted to end the emergency declared when the Cylons destroyed our colonies. 175 00:16:14,265 --> 00:16:19,770 From this centon forward, we are reverting to council control of the fleet. 176 00:16:21,439 --> 00:16:26,569 Naturally, you will retain your vote on the council and command of the Galactica. 177 00:16:28,279 --> 00:16:29,572 But? 178 00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:33,326 But a civilian member of this council will assist you. 179 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:39,874 To assure council edicts are implemented. 180 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:46,756 And who is to be this "aide"? 181 00:16:47,548 --> 00:16:50,092 I have that honour. 182 00:16:56,265 --> 00:16:59,352 - Stuff their edicts! - I won't have that kind of talk. 183 00:16:59,435 --> 00:17:03,064 If they have their way, we'll all be in shackles before this is over. 184 00:17:03,147 --> 00:17:05,900 I think perhaps the council is right. 185 00:17:05,983 --> 00:17:10,863 When two of my finest warriors forget their oath to obey the civil government, 186 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:13,699 we have been under martial law too long. 187 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:19,497 - I'm sorry, but what do we do? - What warriors always do: Their job. 188 00:17:31,676 --> 00:17:34,095 Keep moving. 189 00:17:35,846 --> 00:17:38,224 Grid deck epsilon. 190 00:17:38,849 --> 00:17:40,726 Yes, sir. 191 00:17:41,644 --> 00:17:46,482 The alliance prisoners are to be moved to the holding grid for transfer. 192 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:50,611 Oh, fine. Why didn't they tell us when we had them on beta deck? 193 00:17:50,695 --> 00:17:55,866 All right. Leiter, you and your men hold it. Everyone else, into your cells. 194 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:59,787 What's wrong with him? 195 00:18:01,831 --> 00:18:03,791 All of you, into your cells, now! 196 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:07,211 What's going on? 197 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:10,423 Lock it up! Lock it up! 198 00:18:11,841 --> 00:18:15,303 Keep your lasers on them. It might be a trick. 199 00:18:18,264 --> 00:18:20,308 He's dead. No pulse. 200 00:18:27,773 --> 00:18:30,192 None of them has a pulse. 201 00:18:30,276 --> 00:18:34,780 Get a medtech down here. Breathing gear, heart stimulator, the works! 202 00:18:35,573 --> 00:18:36,573 Strike! 203 00:18:47,376 --> 00:18:49,045 Good lord. 204 00:18:50,463 --> 00:18:55,843 Captivity has slowed our reflexes. They will improve now that we are free. 205 00:19:21,118 --> 00:19:23,704 Commander, the council is requesting a shuttle 206 00:19:23,788 --> 00:19:27,708 to transfer prisoners from the barge to the Galactica. 207 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:29,251 Granted. 208 00:19:29,335 --> 00:19:32,004 Select four warriors to act as escort. 209 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:35,132 - Yes, sir. - Just a micron, colonel. 210 00:19:35,216 --> 00:19:38,594 I don't see the need for a warrior escort, Adama. 211 00:19:38,678 --> 00:19:42,264 You don't? Those are dangerous prisoners we're transporting. 212 00:19:42,348 --> 00:19:43,849 Tigh. 213 00:19:43,933 --> 00:19:47,436 I can't allow a shuttle to carry prisoners without precaution. 214 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:52,483 I realise that. But council security will be quite sufficient. 215 00:19:52,566 --> 00:19:55,986 That couldn't prevent an escape from the orphan ship. 216 00:19:56,070 --> 00:19:59,115 Colonel, council security will do. 217 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:03,369 Assign lieutenants boomer and sheba as shuttle pilots. 218 00:20:03,452 --> 00:20:05,204 Yes, sir. 219 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:11,127 Thank you, commander. 220 00:20:12,336 --> 00:20:15,256 I really don't intend to be a burden. 221 00:20:15,339 --> 00:20:20,344 I would like for this situation to be as pleasant as possible. 222 00:20:30,813 --> 00:20:32,398 Next step? 223 00:20:33,482 --> 00:20:37,111 First destroy the communications centre, then the landing bay. 224 00:20:37,194 --> 00:20:39,739 The shuttle will be arriving at any moment. 225 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:44,994 - And then a little trip to the Galactica. - You said lunar seven. 226 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:47,997 Yes, after we settle some debts. 227 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:51,500 We're not getting involved in any personal vendetta. 228 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:56,130 - We must return to our homeland. - We will be challenged 229 00:20:56,213 --> 00:20:58,424 and the shuttle is no match for vipers. 230 00:20:58,507 --> 00:21:02,720 We must disable the Galactica, or at the very least, take many hostages. 231 00:21:02,803 --> 00:21:05,639 Trust me, my friend, I know what I'm doing. 232 00:21:13,689 --> 00:21:17,443 When we land, you two are to stay in the cockpit. 233 00:21:19,153 --> 00:21:21,238 Council orders. 234 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:25,785 Next you'll be telling me I need council permission to use the turbo-flush. 235 00:21:25,868 --> 00:21:28,454 Lieutenant, we know how you feel. 236 00:21:28,537 --> 00:21:33,167 But the council doesn't want to confront the alliance representatives. 237 00:21:33,250 --> 00:21:37,463 The last time you warriors met them, they came back in shackles. 238 00:21:37,546 --> 00:21:42,176 Maybe that's why you, the council and this entire fleet are still alive. 239 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:45,054 Shouldn't we be calling approach control? 240 00:21:45,137 --> 00:21:48,724 "Shouldn't we be..." That's it. 241 00:21:48,808 --> 00:21:51,060 Are you crazy? 242 00:21:53,103 --> 00:21:56,899 If you two are going to fly this bird, you'd better start now. 243 00:21:57,483 --> 00:22:00,027 Come on, boomer, stop fooling around! 244 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:07,159 All right. No more questions. 245 00:22:08,786 --> 00:22:10,830 I promise. 246 00:22:10,913 --> 00:22:12,957 Just straighten this thing out! 247 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:24,760 If I were you, I'd strap myself in. 248 00:22:25,719 --> 00:22:29,723 There's no telling just how rough the landing might be. 249 00:22:32,101 --> 00:22:33,477 You wouldn't. 250 00:22:38,732 --> 00:22:42,903 Prison barge approach control, shuttle requesting landing instructions. 251 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:48,534 Galactica shuttle cleared for landing in Alpha bay. 252 00:22:48,617 --> 00:22:50,160 Understood. Alpha bay. 253 00:22:50,244 --> 00:22:53,247 Is that the last communication you'll have with them? 254 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,666 Till they land, yes. 255 00:23:22,151 --> 00:23:24,820 They're as pale as an Orion moon. 256 00:23:25,362 --> 00:23:27,364 Serves them right. 257 00:23:31,493 --> 00:23:34,496 When we get back, I'm putting that guy on report. 258 00:23:34,580 --> 00:23:38,417 I just want to get back in one piece. That must be them. 259 00:23:42,254 --> 00:23:45,132 Commandant leiter. We're your escort to the Galactica. 260 00:23:45,215 --> 00:23:48,552 - I don't think so. - Sir? 261 00:23:49,637 --> 00:23:52,014 I believe we are escorting you. 262 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:07,196 They look even paler than when they got off. 263 00:24:14,912 --> 00:24:18,248 Well, well. Lieutenant boomer. 264 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:22,086 How nice to see you. 265 00:24:24,964 --> 00:24:28,175 Too bad Starbuck and Apollo aren't here. 266 00:24:28,258 --> 00:24:31,095 I could settle all of my debts at once. 267 00:24:40,270 --> 00:24:43,899 - Any news of the shuttle? - Not a word since they landed. 268 00:24:43,983 --> 00:24:47,444 Ask the prison barge if that shuttle has launched. 269 00:24:47,528 --> 00:24:50,906 The shuttle is requesting landing clearance right now. 270 00:24:50,990 --> 00:24:53,909 Good. Direct them to landing bay Alpha. 271 00:24:53,993 --> 00:24:56,787 I believe the council is meeting our guests there. 272 00:24:56,870 --> 00:24:58,247 That is correct. 273 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:01,625 Commander! We can't contact the prison barge. 274 00:25:01,709 --> 00:25:04,920 - What? - I've tried all bands. There's nothing. 275 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:08,090 Tigh, security status, Alpha landing bay. 276 00:25:08,173 --> 00:25:10,426 Council security only, sir. 277 00:25:11,135 --> 00:25:13,804 Direct Apollo to take warriors to landing... 278 00:25:13,887 --> 00:25:16,849 Commander, the council does not want warriors around 279 00:25:16,932 --> 00:25:19,852 when they greet the alliance representatives. 280 00:25:19,935 --> 00:25:24,648 Siress tinia, doesn't it strike you as somewhat odd 281 00:25:24,732 --> 00:25:27,776 that communications with the prison barge are out 282 00:25:27,860 --> 00:25:32,948 just as we're transferring those men to the Galactica? 283 00:25:33,032 --> 00:25:38,495 Is this the first time communications have gone out between ships? 284 00:25:38,579 --> 00:25:43,459 - No, but... - You got a landing clearance request? 285 00:25:43,542 --> 00:25:44,752 Yes. 286 00:25:46,545 --> 00:25:49,923 Then I think you are all being paranoid. 287 00:25:50,007 --> 00:25:51,717 I am sorry, commander. 288 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:55,929 No warriors in the landing bay. Council policy. 289 00:25:56,013 --> 00:26:02,144 Commander, if you'll excuse me, my duty period was over a centare ago. 290 00:26:02,227 --> 00:26:04,897 - I need some air. - Colonel... 291 00:26:04,980 --> 00:26:08,442 If you decide to take your "air' on the landing bay, 292 00:26:08,525 --> 00:26:11,487 I will view it as an act of insubordination. 293 00:26:12,780 --> 00:26:15,949 Do I have the siress' permission to retire to the officers' club? 294 00:26:16,033 --> 00:26:22,039 You may go anywhere you wish, colonel, as long as it is not the landing bay. 295 00:26:33,467 --> 00:26:37,096 Colonel tigh is a very good warrior, 296 00:26:37,888 --> 00:26:42,142 which I'm sure you will come to realise in time. 297 00:26:44,728 --> 00:26:48,232 Adama, you are all good warriors. 298 00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:52,694 But what we need now are good diplomats. 299 00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:15,008 A nice, normal landing, lieutenant. 300 00:27:16,009 --> 00:27:18,428 I would hate to bounce... 301 00:27:19,388 --> 00:27:22,516 And have a weapon set off by accident. 302 00:27:35,362 --> 00:27:38,282 Mind if I join you? 303 00:27:38,365 --> 00:27:41,451 - No. Have a seat, colonel. - Thank you. 304 00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:45,455 Bring me a double of whatever they're having. 305 00:27:47,082 --> 00:27:51,170 You're never in here unless you need us for a mission. 306 00:27:51,253 --> 00:27:52,754 There's a first time for everything. 307 00:27:52,838 --> 00:27:57,634 Now's the time for one colonial colonel to have a little drink. 308 00:28:00,429 --> 00:28:03,140 A little drink? Colonel... 309 00:28:05,017 --> 00:28:08,187 What if the commander needs you on the bridge? 310 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:12,524 What for? We're safely in the arms of the council now. 311 00:28:12,608 --> 00:28:15,485 Siress tinia is on the bridge. 312 00:28:15,569 --> 00:28:18,614 "On" the bridge? She's taken it over. 313 00:28:19,323 --> 00:28:21,825 The council is waiting at landing bay Alpha 314 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:24,578 to welcome those enforcers with open arms. 315 00:28:24,661 --> 00:28:26,330 We know. 316 00:28:26,413 --> 00:28:29,249 Did you know we lost contact with the prison barge 317 00:28:29,333 --> 00:28:32,085 after the shuttle was launched? 318 00:28:32,169 --> 00:28:36,632 - No. - Siress tinia thinks it of no concern. 319 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:40,010 Didn't the commander order warriors to the bay? 320 00:28:40,093 --> 00:28:42,095 Overruled. 321 00:28:42,763 --> 00:28:46,975 And I'll be court-martialled if I take any steps to interfere. 322 00:28:48,602 --> 00:28:51,855 - Want to take a walk? - Yeah, now that you mention it. 323 00:28:51,939 --> 00:28:54,900 - Excuse us. - It wasn't anything I said, was it? 324 00:28:54,983 --> 00:29:00,614 No. To be honest, we feel uncomfortable drinking with a senior officer. See you. 325 00:29:04,368 --> 00:29:06,536 I kind of hoped you would. 326 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:23,804 The micron the hatch opens, you and your men will eliminate all guards 327 00:29:23,887 --> 00:29:25,973 and take as many hostages as possible. 328 00:29:26,056 --> 00:29:29,518 Don't worry. We are very good at such operations. 329 00:29:30,519 --> 00:29:32,187 I'm sure you are. 330 00:29:35,649 --> 00:29:38,694 Maga, you and your nomen follow me to the lift. 331 00:29:38,777 --> 00:29:41,613 We can be on the bridge in a matter of microns. 332 00:29:41,697 --> 00:29:44,157 And once we control the bridge... 333 00:29:45,242 --> 00:29:48,078 We control the Galactica. 334 00:30:12,894 --> 00:30:16,565 Remember, these people have been mistreated by our warriors. 335 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:22,195 It's only natural they should feel hostile. We must give them a warm welcome. 336 00:30:51,308 --> 00:30:54,478 Wait, you're making a mistake! We're your friends! 337 00:31:13,538 --> 00:31:15,457 Doors! Close the doors! 338 00:31:23,507 --> 00:31:25,050 Bridge, captain Apollo. 339 00:31:25,133 --> 00:31:27,844 - Landing bay Alpha is under attack. - Understood. 340 00:31:27,928 --> 00:31:31,390 - We're in beta section and need help. - Warriors on the way. 341 00:31:31,473 --> 00:31:33,809 Baltar, nomen and the enforcers. 342 00:31:33,892 --> 00:31:37,896 - At least our enemies are in one place. - Including the council. 343 00:31:37,979 --> 00:31:39,439 Launch red squadron. 344 00:31:39,523 --> 00:31:44,277 Tell them to prevent any ship from launching without my permission. 345 00:31:44,361 --> 00:31:49,116 Cover all hatches above, below and around landing bay Alpha, 346 00:31:49,199 --> 00:31:51,785 from omicron to zeta, and get tigh here at once. 347 00:31:51,868 --> 00:31:54,121 - Yes, sir. - What's happened? 348 00:31:55,372 --> 00:31:57,999 The so-called alliance representatives 349 00:31:58,083 --> 00:32:02,421 have just captured Alpha landing bay and the council. 350 00:32:02,504 --> 00:32:06,800 - Baltar and the nomen are with them. - Without tigh's warning, they'd be here. 351 00:32:06,883 --> 00:32:10,887 - Where is colonel tigh? - Reporting for duty, sir. 352 00:32:13,223 --> 00:32:16,977 Red squadron launched. Scan coming in from the shuttle. 353 00:32:17,060 --> 00:32:19,521 - Transfer to console. - Yes, sir. 354 00:32:22,399 --> 00:32:24,818 Adama, you look haggard. 355 00:32:24,901 --> 00:32:30,657 Baltar, put down your arms and surrender. You can't escape. 356 00:32:30,740 --> 00:32:34,453 You're wonderful. 357 00:32:34,536 --> 00:32:38,874 I have a blade to your throat, and you give orders? 358 00:32:40,792 --> 00:32:46,256 They're attaching solenite charges to the hull. You must do what he says... 359 00:32:49,759 --> 00:32:55,515 Now, here are your orders, commander. 360 00:32:55,599 --> 00:32:58,852 Release the two cylon pilots who flew me here, 361 00:32:58,935 --> 00:33:02,439 my fighter and the alliance destroyer. 362 00:33:02,522 --> 00:33:06,693 When my comrades and I are safely aboard our ships, 363 00:33:06,776 --> 00:33:13,116 the shuttle will launch, then the destroyer and finally my fighter. 364 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:18,538 If the shuttle makes any attempt to return before we are in orbit at lunar seven, 365 00:33:18,622 --> 00:33:23,793 or if we pick up a single pursuing viper on our scanners, 366 00:33:23,877 --> 00:33:26,588 I press this little button... 367 00:33:27,672 --> 00:33:32,761 And blow the shuttle and everyone on board into a million pieces. 368 00:33:34,304 --> 00:33:36,389 And when you reach lunar seven? 369 00:33:36,473 --> 00:33:39,309 The shuttle will be free to return. 370 00:33:39,392 --> 00:33:42,562 Do you think for one centon I believe you? 371 00:33:42,646 --> 00:33:44,689 You don't have a choice, Adama. 372 00:33:44,773 --> 00:33:50,362 If my demands are not followed to the letter within one centare, 373 00:33:51,112 --> 00:33:55,242 I'll kill these hostages one by one in front of you! 374 00:33:55,325 --> 00:33:58,453 Beginning with lieutenant boomer. 375 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:03,583 He'll do it anyway. Take them now, while we still have the... 376 00:34:06,294 --> 00:34:09,089 One centare, Adama. 377 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:12,968 - You can't put them back together? - I tried to explain. 378 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:17,430 I deactivated the Cylons who escorted Baltar when we captured him. 379 00:34:17,514 --> 00:34:21,101 - So reactivate them. - It won't be that easy. 380 00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:23,770 I tried to decipher their programming. 381 00:34:23,853 --> 00:34:29,609 I thought I could reprogram them from long distances using coded laser beams. 382 00:34:29,693 --> 00:34:33,071 I might even be able to stop them from firing on our ships! 383 00:34:33,154 --> 00:34:37,701 I appreciate what you're doing but we have to reactivate those two Cylons 384 00:34:37,784 --> 00:34:41,079 and get them to Baltar before he kills those hostages. 385 00:34:41,162 --> 00:34:43,123 Perhaps if I showed you. 386 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:55,427 Now do you understand? 387 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:58,054 You're harder on them than I am. 388 00:34:59,222 --> 00:35:01,641 You took them apart, you can rebuild them. 389 00:35:01,725 --> 00:35:04,227 In a centare? Impossible. 390 00:35:04,311 --> 00:35:07,022 I don't care how you do it, just do it. 391 00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:11,610 Can we help you? 392 00:35:17,991 --> 00:35:20,035 Impossible. 393 00:35:23,038 --> 00:35:25,874 The destroyer is being moved into the bay. 394 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:29,252 - The cylon fighter? - Already in the bay. 395 00:35:30,795 --> 00:35:34,507 We can't reach the charges once the shuttle is launched? 396 00:35:34,591 --> 00:35:35,842 I'm afraid not, sir. 397 00:35:35,925 --> 00:35:39,971 Then we have to assault the bay before the shuttle is launched. 398 00:35:40,055 --> 00:35:42,682 Siress tinia, you don't seem... 399 00:35:44,476 --> 00:35:46,102 What did you say? 400 00:35:46,186 --> 00:35:50,231 That we must assault the bay before the shuttle is launched. 401 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:53,068 Commander, I am not stupid. 402 00:35:53,693 --> 00:35:56,279 Baltar will never release those hostages. 403 00:35:56,363 --> 00:35:59,115 He will force them to land on lunar seven, 404 00:35:59,199 --> 00:36:01,993 or blow them apart once he is free. 405 00:36:02,077 --> 00:36:04,079 The only question is when to attack 406 00:36:04,162 --> 00:36:07,957 and how to maximise our chance for success. 407 00:36:08,041 --> 00:36:09,542 Agreed. 408 00:36:09,626 --> 00:36:13,880 We must hit them while they're transferring to their ships. 409 00:36:13,963 --> 00:36:17,967 They'll be out in the open. Our people will be inside the shuttle. 410 00:36:18,051 --> 00:36:20,220 Is everyone in position? 411 00:36:20,303 --> 00:36:23,723 The assault teams are ready to hit the bay on three sides. 412 00:36:23,807 --> 00:36:26,810 - And the demolition experts? - They can disarm the charges 413 00:36:26,893 --> 00:36:29,396 in 30 microns, once they reach them. 414 00:36:29,479 --> 00:36:33,483 What are the odds of getting there before Baltar can set them off? 415 00:36:33,566 --> 00:36:36,528 That depends on how stunned he is by the attack. 416 00:36:36,611 --> 00:36:39,948 He will have to take cover or be caught in the explosion. 417 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:41,741 The odds, colonel? 418 00:36:44,452 --> 00:36:46,246 Computer estimates... 419 00:36:46,788 --> 00:36:50,500 70 to 30, in Baltar's favour. 420 00:37:12,021 --> 00:37:15,817 - Charges are in place. - And so is your destroyer. 421 00:37:17,026 --> 00:37:22,157 Adama amazes me. To think he'd let us go to save a few lives. 422 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:24,075 He won't. 423 00:37:24,909 --> 00:37:27,328 What do you mean, he won't? He has no choice. 424 00:37:27,412 --> 00:37:31,666 If you believe that, you're a bigger fool than I thought. 425 00:37:33,334 --> 00:37:38,465 He will attack us as we move to our ships, when the shuttle is unguarded. 426 00:37:38,548 --> 00:37:41,092 Precisely what I would do. 427 00:37:41,176 --> 00:37:44,179 He won't risk slaughtering the hostages. 428 00:37:44,262 --> 00:37:49,559 Baltar, don't you think he knows you have no intention of letting them go? 429 00:37:51,186 --> 00:37:54,147 Well, of course I'll let them go. Once we're safe. 430 00:37:54,230 --> 00:37:56,149 What you intend isn't the problem. 431 00:37:56,232 --> 00:38:01,446 Our escape depends on whether Adama believes you will. 432 00:38:01,529 --> 00:38:06,409 - What do we do if he doesn't? - Prepare to die. 433 00:38:14,876 --> 00:38:18,922 He has to believe me. He has to. 434 00:38:22,592 --> 00:38:26,930 We'll never get those centurions functioning before the deadline. 435 00:38:27,013 --> 00:38:29,766 Unless Baltar gets his Cylons, he won't move to his ship. 436 00:38:29,849 --> 00:38:31,392 We need more time. 437 00:38:32,769 --> 00:38:35,605 I'll try to help. Omega, get Baltar in the shuttle. 438 00:38:35,688 --> 00:38:39,692 - Yes, sir. - Apollo, get wilker to speed things up. 439 00:38:48,743 --> 00:38:51,996 I'm afraid he doesn't hide his emotions very well. 440 00:38:52,080 --> 00:38:53,665 Nor should he. 441 00:38:53,748 --> 00:38:55,917 After the mistakes we made on the council, 442 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:59,587 I might expect the warriors to help Baltar blow up the shuttle. 443 00:39:16,646 --> 00:39:19,858 I won't hurt you. You have my word. 444 00:39:19,941 --> 00:39:24,487 The moment I'm free on lunar seven, you'll all be free to return. 445 00:39:27,198 --> 00:39:30,827 - You believe me, don't you? - Yes, yes. I believe you. 446 00:39:30,910 --> 00:39:33,580 - Well, I don't! - Nor I. 447 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:38,877 You have to believe me! 448 00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:41,337 It's the truth. I wouldn't lie to you. 449 00:39:42,505 --> 00:39:45,383 We're the hostages and you're afraid? 450 00:39:45,466 --> 00:39:48,177 Baltar, the scanner. 451 00:39:49,470 --> 00:39:54,517 - We need more time. - For what? To attack me? 452 00:39:54,601 --> 00:39:57,353 No, we had deactivated your centurions. 453 00:39:57,437 --> 00:40:00,440 We're having problems reactivating them. 454 00:40:02,066 --> 00:40:04,110 You're plotting to attack me. 455 00:40:04,193 --> 00:40:07,113 No, we just need more time to meet your demands. 456 00:40:08,156 --> 00:40:10,742 No, not a micron. 457 00:40:10,825 --> 00:40:15,455 Baltar, take me as a hostage in exchange for one more centare. 458 00:40:15,538 --> 00:40:17,081 Adama, you can't. 459 00:40:20,668 --> 00:40:21,961 Do it. 460 00:40:22,045 --> 00:40:26,132 If we have Adama, they might have second thoughts about attacking us. 461 00:40:27,216 --> 00:40:28,718 Yes. 462 00:40:30,261 --> 00:40:32,472 Yes, they might. 463 00:40:37,018 --> 00:40:40,104 Very well, Adama, one more centare - 464 00:40:40,188 --> 00:40:42,231 in exchange for you. 465 00:40:42,315 --> 00:40:44,025 Thank you. 466 00:40:44,609 --> 00:40:46,819 You're welcome. 467 00:40:47,862 --> 00:40:50,448 Not so funny now, is it? 468 00:40:59,540 --> 00:41:00,750 Adama... 469 00:41:00,833 --> 00:41:04,963 As soon as the Cylons are in the landing bay, they'll move to their ships. 470 00:41:05,046 --> 00:41:08,049 - Then I'll contact you. - This is suicide. 471 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:11,469 You must attack as soon as the shuttle has clearance. 472 00:41:11,552 --> 00:41:14,555 We'll try to evacuate as rapidly as possible. 473 00:41:14,639 --> 00:41:17,809 - He may not put you in the shuttle. - That's why I'm going. 474 00:41:17,892 --> 00:41:21,062 - Absolutely not. - The colonel is right. 475 00:41:21,145 --> 00:41:24,065 Baltar may not put you aboard until the last micron. 476 00:41:24,148 --> 00:41:27,944 He may take you with him as an offering to the alliance. 477 00:41:28,027 --> 00:41:32,657 I'm just another member of the council, I'll go in with the others. 478 00:41:32,740 --> 00:41:35,952 I can fill them in on your plans. It's quite logical. 479 00:41:36,035 --> 00:41:38,997 - It's suicide. - That's what I've been saying. 480 00:41:39,080 --> 00:41:41,666 There's no time to argue. 481 00:41:41,749 --> 00:41:43,835 I'll see you soon. 482 00:41:48,381 --> 00:41:50,550 So far, so good. 483 00:41:51,551 --> 00:41:53,344 Centurion? 484 00:41:57,140 --> 00:41:59,308 By your command. 485 00:42:01,978 --> 00:42:04,897 Turn on the scanner on that bench. 486 00:42:13,698 --> 00:42:17,702 - Come on, you can do it. - Never thought I'd root for a cylon. 487 00:42:21,414 --> 00:42:23,458 He'll never fly. 488 00:42:23,541 --> 00:42:26,669 - Oh, frack! - But I'll keep trying. 489 00:42:26,753 --> 00:42:29,630 No, don't do it. I have a better idea. 490 00:42:53,237 --> 00:42:54,655 Adama. 491 00:42:54,739 --> 00:42:58,076 How nice of you and this lovely lady to join us. 492 00:42:58,159 --> 00:43:02,121 - I want to check on our people. - Of course. 493 00:43:02,205 --> 00:43:04,916 Anything you wish, old friend. 494 00:43:06,084 --> 00:43:07,794 After you're searched. 495 00:43:24,519 --> 00:43:27,063 We're running out of time. 496 00:43:27,146 --> 00:43:30,650 Colonel, dr wilker coming on the scanner. 497 00:43:30,733 --> 00:43:33,444 - Colonel, we're ready, I think. - You think? 498 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:36,531 - You have to call off the attack. - Apollo... 499 00:43:36,614 --> 00:43:40,493 It's the only chance we have. Order the shuttle to launch. 500 00:43:40,576 --> 00:43:44,038 - Adama has ordered the assault. - And left you in command. 501 00:43:44,122 --> 00:43:47,625 I don't have time to explain. Just call off the attack. 502 00:43:56,926 --> 00:44:00,972 Adama, the council has taken a vote 503 00:44:01,055 --> 00:44:04,392 and has decided to rescind our edict, 504 00:44:04,475 --> 00:44:09,981 extending emergency powers, and giving you full command. 505 00:44:10,648 --> 00:44:12,733 I thought you should know. 506 00:44:23,828 --> 00:44:25,705 The cylon pilots are here. 507 00:44:25,788 --> 00:44:28,457 So it begins. 508 00:44:28,541 --> 00:44:30,334 Are you ready? 509 00:44:36,424 --> 00:44:39,468 Launch this shuttle the moment we leave. 510 00:44:47,435 --> 00:44:50,646 - Launch! Launch! - Launch, boomer! 511 00:44:52,648 --> 00:44:56,235 - Get me colonel tigh on beta channel. - Sir. 512 00:44:56,319 --> 00:44:58,487 - Launch! - Launch! 513 00:44:58,571 --> 00:45:00,489 Silence! 514 00:45:01,282 --> 00:45:04,869 Our warriors will attack the landing bay very soon. 515 00:45:04,952 --> 00:45:09,207 Evacuate as rapidly as possible as soon as we open the hatch. 516 00:45:09,290 --> 00:45:12,126 - They'll blow us up. - It's our only chance. 517 00:45:12,210 --> 00:45:15,922 - I have colonel tigh. - Tigh, attack now. 518 00:45:16,005 --> 00:45:19,342 Adama, no time to explain. 519 00:45:19,425 --> 00:45:22,553 Launch at once! Repeat! Launch at once! 520 00:45:22,637 --> 00:45:24,555 It won't work. 521 00:45:24,639 --> 00:45:27,725 I 522 00:45:36,025 --> 00:45:38,819 Start all engines. Prepare to launch. 523 00:45:45,451 --> 00:45:46,869 Why don't they launch? 524 00:45:54,126 --> 00:45:55,628 Launch! 525 00:46:02,593 --> 00:46:05,638 It's working. I've done it. 526 00:46:05,721 --> 00:46:08,140 Centurion, launch. 527 00:46:08,224 --> 00:46:10,142 By your command. 528 00:46:21,570 --> 00:46:25,116 Oh, no! Not you two again. 529 00:46:25,199 --> 00:46:27,952 Well, it was really his idea. 530 00:46:36,502 --> 00:46:41,382 We knew Baltar would feel more secure once he'd seen the launches, 531 00:46:41,465 --> 00:46:44,343 and he was safely tucked in with his two Cylons. 532 00:46:44,427 --> 00:46:46,470 And so did the computer. 533 00:46:46,554 --> 00:46:49,640 It estimated we had a nine-to-one chance of succeeding. 534 00:46:49,724 --> 00:46:51,767 I'll take those odds any time. 535 00:46:51,851 --> 00:46:54,895 Oh, er, with our lives? 536 00:46:54,979 --> 00:46:56,897 Well, it worked, didn't it? 537 00:46:58,941 --> 00:47:00,860 You got me there. 538 00:47:01,444 --> 00:47:05,448 I still don't see why the commander let leiter escape. 539 00:47:05,531 --> 00:47:08,784 We're tracking them right now. When they land, 540 00:47:08,868 --> 00:47:12,913 we'll have the coordinates to their base on lunar seven. 541 00:47:15,458 --> 00:47:18,794 - May I join you? - Sure, colonel, have a seat. 542 00:47:21,589 --> 00:47:25,343 - Barman, bring the colonel a drink. - No. No, thank you. 543 00:47:25,426 --> 00:47:29,388 Don't speak so quickly. You may have to deal with siress tinia again. 544 00:47:29,472 --> 00:47:32,558 Now the council has restored command to Adama, 545 00:47:32,641 --> 00:47:35,061 I don't have to face that any more. 546 00:47:35,770 --> 00:47:37,188 Colonel... 547 00:47:41,067 --> 00:47:42,735 Oh, no. 548 00:47:44,236 --> 00:47:46,822 He wouldn't do that to me, would he? 549 00:47:47,907 --> 00:47:50,618 I think he just might. 550 00:47:56,165 --> 00:47:57,625 Barman... 551 00:48:00,753 --> 00:48:03,047 Fleeing from the cylon tyranny, 552 00:48:03,130 --> 00:48:08,219 the last Battlestar, Galactica, leads a ragtag fugitive fleet 553 00:48:08,302 --> 00:48:09,887 on a lonely quest - 554 00:48:09,970 --> 00:48:12,348 a shining planet 555 00:48:12,431 --> 00:48:14,183 known as earth.