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[[Image:Bsg.jpg|right|thumb|300px|right|Title card for the original series broadcast in 1978]]
[[Image:Bsg.jpg|right|thumb|300px|right|Title card for the original series broadcast in 1978]]
'''Battlestar Galactica''' is the title of two television series distributed by Universal Pictures: the first, broadcast on the American [[ABC]] Network for one season beginning in September, 1978; and the second, first broadcast in 2004 on the [[SciFi Channel]]. Critically-acclaimed, the second version of ''Battlestar Galactica'' was given one of Time magazine's "Best of 2005: Television" awards.<ref>http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1141640,00.html</ref>
'''Battlestar Galactica''' is the title of two television series distributed by Universal Pictures: the first, broadcast on the American [[ABC]] Network for one season beginning in September, 1978; and the second, first broadcast in 2004 on the [[SciFi Channel]]. Critically-acclaimed, the second version of ''Battlestar Galactica'' was given one of Time magazine's "Best of 2005: Television" awards.<ref>http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1141640,00.html</ref>
==Plot summary==
The basic plot outline of both series follows a conflict fought between the human race, as represented by the residents of the Twelve Colonies of [[Kobol]], and a robotic race created by the humans called the [[Cylon]]s. Shortly after their creation, these [[Cylons]], appearing as metallic robots, rebelled and fought a long war against the humans. After great losses by humanity, an armistice was signed. ''Battlestar Galactica'' takes place after this armistice, as a peace treaty between human and Cylon is broken in an act of treachery, the Cylons gain the upper-hand as they destroy the fleet and decimate the colonies, and the surviving humans are forced to abandon their home worlds in a rag-tag collection of available ships led by the only surviving battlestar, ''Galactica''.
====The ''Galactica''====
According to the series, ''Galactica'' is a warship about 2,000 feet long, heavily-armed with guns and missiles, and capable of launching several squadrons of “viper” fighters, as well as auxiliary shuttles. In the original series, ''Galactica'' was said to go light-speed; on the 2004 series this was accomplished via a “jump”.
==First series==
==First series==
|Lorne Greene || Commander Adama
|Lorne Greene || Commander Adama
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|Richard Hatch || Apollo
|Richard Hatch || Captain Apollo
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|Dirk Benedict || Starbuck
|Dirk Benedict || Lieutenant Starbuck
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|Maren Jensen || Athena
|Maren Jensen || Lieutenant Athena
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|Herbert Jefferson, Jr || Boomer
|Herbert Jefferson, Jr || Lieutenant Boomer
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|John Colicos || Baltar
|John Colicos || Baltar
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|Jane Seymour || Serena
|Jane Seymour || Serena
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|Noah Hathaway || Boxey
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|Lorette Spang || Cassiopaeia
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===''Galactica: 1980''===
===''Galactica: 1980''===
Glen Larsen attempted a revival in 1980 with this short-lived spin-off series, which premiered on January 27 of that year. Set some thirty years in the future, ''Galactica'' has found Earth, but discovers that it is less-advanced than thought, with no defense against the Cylons. Of the original cast, only Lorne Greene and Herbert Jefferson, Jr. reprised their roles. The series lasted six episodes, the final one broadcast May 4, 1980.
Glen Larsen attempted a revival in 1980 with this short-lived spin-off series, which premiered on January 27 of that year. Set some thirty years in the future, ''Galactica'' has found Earth, but discovers that it is less-advanced than thought, with no defense against the Cylons. Of the original cast, only Lorne Greene and Herbert Jefferson, Jr. reprised their roles, with Kent McCord (Troy) also providing continuity by giving an explanation early in the first episode that he was the adopted son of Apollo, Boxey. The series lasted six episodes, the final one broadcast May 4, 1980.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|Richard Lynch || Xavier
|Richard Lynch || Xavier
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|Herbert Jefferson Jr || Boomer
|Herbert Jefferson Jr || Colonel Boomer
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|Robbie Rist || Dr. Zee
|Robbie Rist || Dr. Zee
==The 2004 Revival==
==The 2004 Revival==
[[Image:Battlestar-galactica-logo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Title card for the revival, broadcast on the SciFi Channel in 2004]]
[[Image:Battlestar-galactica-logo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Title card for the revival, broadcast on the SciFi Channel in 2004]]
Both Glen Larson and Richard Hatch have attempted for a number of years to get a revival of the series filmed, succeeding in 2004 with a show that quickly became known for its gritty, realistic drama as well as a faithful remake of the original series. Among the immediate changes in the new series were the names: “Apollo”, “Starbuck”, “Athena”, and “Boomer” - given names in the original series - were reduced to “call signs” similar to fighter pilots in the U.S. Military, and replaced with familiar surnames. British actor Jamie Bamber was cast as Captain Lee “Apollo” Adama; Katie Sackoff was given the role of Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace ; and Grace Park was cast as Sharon “Boomer” Valerii. Leading the cast was Edward James Olmos, a veteran actor who was best known as the brooding police captain Castillo in ''Miami Vice'' during the 1980's.
===Main Arc===
===Main plot===
In the main plot of the show, the [[Cylons]] return to destroy the human race. However, the [[Cylons]] have evolved - or developed themselves - to appear human. Using various sleeper agents, they permeate the Twelve Colonies and bring about a massive surprise attack. Twelve billion people are killed, and the 50,000 or so remaining humans retreat, the small ragtag civilian fleet protected by only a single warship, the eponymous ''Battlestar''-class ''Galactica''.
In the main plot of the show, the [[Cylons]] return to destroy the human race. However, the [[Cylons]] have evolved - or developed themselves - to appear human. Using various sleeper agents, they permeate the Twelve Colonies and bring about a massive surprise attack. Twelve billion people are killed, and the 50,000 or so remaining humans retreat, the small ragtag civilian fleet protected by ''Galactica''.
The first season describes humanity's escape from the Twelve Colonies after the [[Cylon]] attack. The second follows humanity's attempt to forge a political system within the fleet, ending in a presidential election and the settlement of a new planet, well-hidden from Cylon detection. The third season covers humanity's recuperation from the fall-out from both of these events, and the search for the elusive "Thirteenth Colony," [[Earth]], a world shrouded in mythology, which the humans believe will be their safe haven from the [[Cylons]]. The third season also significantly develops the prophetic plotline, and reveals a great secret of the show - the identity of four of the Final Five [[Cylon|Cylons]]. The fourth and final season, now on its midseason break, has focused on finding [[Earth]], Starbuck's destiny, and the identity of the final Cylon. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/</ref>
The first season describes humanity's escape from the Twelve Colonies after the [[Cylon]] attack. The second follows humanity's attempt to forge a political system within the fleet, ending in a presidential election and the settlement of a new planet, well-hidden from Cylon detection. The third season covers humanity's recuperation from the fall-out from both of these events, and the search for the elusive "Thirteenth Colony," [[Earth]], a world shrouded in mythology, which the humans believe will be their safe haven from the [[Cylons]]. The third season also significantly develops the prophetic plotline, and reveals a great secret of the show - the identity of four of the Final Five [[Cylon|Cylons]]. The fourth and final season, now on its midseason break, has focused on finding [[Earth]], Starbuck's destiny, and the identity of the final Cylon. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/</ref>
== Common Characters ==
== Common Characters ==
'''Adama''': Adama is the commander of the ship called ''Galactica''. This also means he is the commander of the entire colonial military in all of the Battlestar Galactica series.<!-- This is not completely true. -->
'''Adama''': Adama is the commander of the ship called ''Galactica''. This also means he is the commander of the entire colonial military in all of the Battlestar Galactica series. In the Original Series and the 1980 version he was also a member the Quroum of Twelve that was the colonial government. In the 2004 series his name was changed from Adama to William Adama.
In the Original Series and the 1980 version he was also a member the Quroum of Twelve that was the colonial government. In the 2004 series his name was changed from Adama to William Adama.
'''Starbuck''': Starbuck was a male fighter pilot in the Original Series and a female fighter pilot in the 2004 version. In the 2004 series she also became a field officer. Her real name is Kara Thrace; "Starbuck" being a callsign.
'''Starbuck''': Starbuck was a male fighter pilot in the Original Series and a female fighter pilot in the 2004 version. In the 2004 series she also became a field officer. Her real name is Kara Thrace; "Starbuck" being a callsign.