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Water (Battlestar Galactica)
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"Water" is the second episode of season 1 of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica
television series.
makes a ceremonial visit to the Galactica
, several explosions occur in the battlestar's potable water tanks, venting the bulk of its vital water stores into space. Shortly before the explosions, Boomer
, a Cylon
sleeper agent with no conscious awareness of her status, comes to consciousness in an equipment room, soaking wet, with a bag of explosives at her feet. She and her lover, Chief Galen Tyrol
, who believes Boomer is being framed, suppress evidence suggesting her involvement as the sabotage is investigated. Adama concludes there is at least one humanoid Cylon aboard the Galactica.
As the Galactica desperately searches for replacement water supplies, Boomer's Raptor detects water on a nearby world. She initially fails to recognize the sensor reports, but regains control, reports the discovery of water, and discovers another explosive device aboard her ship.
Adama and President Roslin direct Dr. Baltar
to complete the development of a system to identify humanoid Cylons; Adama assigns Lt. Felix Gaeta
to assist him. Roslin appoints Lee Adama
to be her special military liaison and advisor.
On Caprica, Helo
and the second humanoid Cylon in Boomer's form pick up a Colonial signal from a nearby city, suggesting that there may be other survivors on the planet.
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)
Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore as a re-imagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson...
television series.
Plot
As President Laura RoslinLaura Roslin
Her first actions include organizing all FTL-capable ships together and convincing Commander William Adama to abandon a retaliatory attack on the Cylons. President Roslin and Billy Keikeya, her aide/press secretary/chief of staff, establish a working office space aboard her transport, renamed...
makes a ceremonial visit to the Galactica
Battlestar Galactica (ship)
The Battlestar Galactica is a space battleship in the original and re-imagined science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica.The Twelve Colonies of Man in the original television series built a number of Battlestars during their thousand-year war with the Cylons, whose battleships are...
, several explosions occur in the battlestar's potable water tanks, venting the bulk of its vital water stores into space. Shortly before the explosions, Boomer
Sharon Valerii
Number Eight is a female humanoid Cylon model on the television series Battlestar Galactica, a reimagining of the classic show of the same name. She is portrayed by Grace Park...
, a Cylon
Cylon (Battlestar Galactica)
The Cylons are a cybernetic civilization at war with the Twelve Colonies of humanity in the Battlestar Galactica science fiction franchise, in the original 1978 and 1980 series, the 2004 reimagining, as well as the spin-off prequel series, Caprica...
sleeper agent with no conscious awareness of her status, comes to consciousness in an equipment room, soaking wet, with a bag of explosives at her feet. She and her lover, Chief Galen Tyrol
Galen Tyrol
Galen Tyrol is a character on the television series Battlestar Galactica. Tyrol is responsible for the maintenance of the Vipers and Raptors aboard Battlestar Galactica...
, who believes Boomer is being framed, suppress evidence suggesting her involvement as the sabotage is investigated. Adama concludes there is at least one humanoid Cylon aboard the Galactica.
As the Galactica desperately searches for replacement water supplies, Boomer's Raptor detects water on a nearby world. She initially fails to recognize the sensor reports, but regains control, reports the discovery of water, and discovers another explosive device aboard her ship.
Adama and President Roslin direct Dr. Baltar
Gaius Baltar
Gaius Baltar is a fictional character in the TV series Battlestar Galactica played by James Callis, a reimagining of Count Baltar from the 1978 Battlestar Galactica series...
to complete the development of a system to identify humanoid Cylons; Adama assigns Lt. Felix Gaeta
Felix Gaeta
Lieutenant Junior Grade Felix Gaeta is a fictional character on Battlestar Galactica played by Alessandro Juliani.- Character overview in his early career :...
to assist him. Roslin appoints Lee Adama
Lee Adama
Leland Joseph "Lee" Adama is a fictional character in the television series Battlestar Galactica. He is portrayed by actor Jamie Bamber. He is one of the main characters in the series.-Early life:...
to be her special military liaison and advisor.
On Caprica, Helo
Karl Agathon
Karl C. Agathon is a fictional character on the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica TV series, portrayed by Tahmoh Penikett.-Background:...
and the second humanoid Cylon in Boomer's form pick up a Colonial signal from a nearby city, suggesting that there may be other survivors on the planet.
External links
- "Water" at the Battlestar Wiki
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