Questions tagged [battlestar-galactica]

Battlestar Galactica is an American science-fiction media franchise. Major works in the franchise include the original 1978 television series, a miniseries which aired in 2003, and a television series which ran from 2004 to 2009. Always use this franchise tag in conjunction with applicable series tag(s).

Battlestar Galactica is an American science-fiction franchise. It includes the original television series which began in 1978, a sequel series (Galactica 1980), a re-imagined miniseries in 2003, a television series which ran from 2004 to 2009, a prequel series to the 2004 series (Caprica) which aired in 2010, and various books, games, etc.

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Why does the paper in Battlestar Galactica have the corners cut off?

In Battlestar Galactica (the reimagined series), as far as I can see all the paper have their 4 corners removed. While I don't remember an in-universe mention of it (there wasn't really a need), did the writers or producers or anyone ever explain…
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What is the picture that the pilots touch in BSG?

There is a certain picture in Battlestar Galactica that, whenever we see it, someone is touching it in some way, like they are showing respect. What is that picture?
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Was there a meaning to the song used in the Battlestar Galactica episode "Crossroads Part II"?

Starting with the episode "Crossroads Part II" the final five Cylons begin to hear Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" in their heads. Have the creators/writers ever stated why they picked that song in particular and what it might mean to the…
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Why does Cylon number 6's back glow in episode 1?

In episode one, when Baltar is seduced by what turns out to be a Cylon in the form of a human, the Cylon's spine glows red and shines through her skin. Was this just a special effect for the benefit of the TV audience? Do any or all of the other…
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What's the big deal with the first FTL jump in the Battlestar Galactica miniseries?

In the miniseries the first time we hear about FTL jumps (Adama ordering the jump to Ragnar Anchorage), there's an exchange on how dangerous it is ("we could end up in the middle of a sun") and after the jump they actually clap. So it seems like…
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What was the Cylons' "plan"?

The opening credits for Battlestar Galactica state that the Cylons "have a plan"; but what it was escapes me. What, exactly, was the Cylon plan; who formulated it, and in what episodes was it explained? Was it ever carried out?
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What does the code 1123, 6536, 5321 have to do with music?

In the final episode of Battlestar Galactica, Starbuck enters 1123 6536 5321 as co-ordinates to jump to our Earth, from the episode it had something to do with the music. I'm wondering exactly what it is to do with the music? And also if there was…
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What is the point of Number Six killing a baby on Caprica?

In the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, the Cylon Number Six models are depicted as sympathetic characters toward the end of the series (they rebel against the Cavils, they join the humans, they advocate the humane treatment of humans and oppose…
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What Happened to the Cylon Detector?

Soon after the Cylon attack and the Galactica's escape from the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Gaius Baltar says he can build a Cylon detector and works on it for several episodes. However, it is never completed (it's also never clear if he…
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Why doesn't Admiral Cain carry out her secret plan?

This question is one big spoiler for Battlestar Galactica Season 2 episodes "Resurrection Ship Part I" and "Resurrection Ship Part II". In Part I of "Resurrection Ship", Admiral Cain and Commander Adama both plan to assassinate each other after…
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Why sacrifice Pegasus?

Spoiler Alert: Season 3, Episode 4, Exodus (Part 2) Lee Adama defies Admiral Adama's orders and uses the Battlestar Pegasus to rescue Galactica from certain destruction. Galactica and Pegasus are under fire from four Basestars. What was the…
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Should I skip the miniseries in the new BSG?

I missed on the new BSG series and was thinking about getting started. All I know is that is a highly recommended show and that there was a miniseries precedingit. Since I am a subscriber to Hulu Plus and they have the show, it seems like that's…
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Why didn't the 12 Colonies explore further

In the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, it doesn't take the fleet long to reach uncharted space, and it takes perhaps less than a year for them to find Kobol. Even if the Cylon war led to them having their wings clipped, we know from Caprica that…
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What are the names of the 12 original Battlestars?

In the miniseries it is said that there was 12 original Battlestars, one for each of the 12 colonies of man. We know that Galactica of Caprica was one of them. Do we know any of the other twelve and what colony they represented? Was Pegasus…
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Was Boomer meant to actually kill this person and if so why was her attempt to so poor?

At the end of series one of Battlestar Galatica, we see Boomer shooting Adama twice in the body at near point blank range. As a member of the military (and a Cylon), if her true intention was to kill him, then surely at such close range a head shot…
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