BATTLESTAR GALACTICA "THE MUTINY" Written by Guy Magar Overview: What happens when the people of the Colonies are tired of traveling in the Fleet and wish to settle on a planet? Can the Cylons truly be that far behind? Review: This script was apparently drafted before a writer's guide, or "bible" was created for the series. The general story shows promise, but there is too much to tell to attempt to confine it to a one-hour script. There are MAJOR inconsistencies in the script. Time units are misused. Apollo talks about "it taking yahrens" to lose the Cylons. (Yahrens = years) They should all be a lot older, then. Boomer says "it took us centons" to lose them. (Centons = minutes) What in the world is a "clakton"? Also there are inconsistencies in the characters, the most glaring of which is Cassiopeia as a shuttle pilot. Cassiopeia as a shuttle pilot?!?!? I cannot imagine military personnel, with the training they receive, following along with the mutineers, either. If they emphasized that it was only Colonials who had been pressed into this service since the Destruction, it would be much more believable. The author seems to have no idea what Muffit is exactly, based on his descriptions of its antics. There are other holes, such as if the Cylons knew about the settlements on the planet, why didn't they attempt to neutralize them? Blue leader Marduk? All in all, though, the basic story showed great promise. I have to wonder why it was not developed and refined further. #50914 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE MUTINY CAST Commander Adama Baltar Captain Apollo Lucifer Lieutenant Starbuck Centurion Lieutenant Boomer Athena Hadar Colonel Tigh Marduk Cassiopea Oresta Boxey Maia Flight Sergeant Jolly Greenbean Council Member Omega Elderly Man Giles Woman Rigel The Human SETS INTERIORS EXTERIORS Galactica Galactica Bridge Landing Deck Council Chamber Adama's Quarters Vipers Cylon Base Ship Vipers Cylon Fighters Landrams Shuttles Shuttles Landrams Planet Zarta Planet Zarta Starbuck's Cabin Base Settlement Commissary Deserted Ghost Town Central Meeting Cabin Rough Terrain Near Pond Communications Imperious Leader Chamber THE MUTINY ACT ONE FADE IN: 1 STARFIELD - STOCK 1 The vast and silent darkness is punctuated by a multitude of sparkling stars. Suddenly, three Vipers streak across the immensity of space. 2 VIPERS - STOCK 2 The three Vipers are flying in formation when suddenly one of them rolls out. 2a SINGLE VIPER 2a The Viper executes a fancy loop-the-loop. 3 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 3 Apollo watches the maneuver, smiles and shakes his head APOLLO (Teasing) Lieutenant Starbuck... I'll remind you that this is not a space circus... We are on a deep recon probe. 4 STARBUCK'S VIPER 4 The Viper is performing another similar maneuver. As it reaches the apex of the loop... 5 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 5 Starbuck is upside down and thoroughly enjoying the stunt. STARBUCK (Smiling) I haven't tried this since graduation day at the academy. 6 STARBUCK'S VIPER 6 As he completes the loop STARBUCK'S VOICE (o.s.) Yahoooo! 7 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 7 BOOMER (Laughing) These hyper-stellar speeds must be vaporizing his brain... or maybe he's been inhaling noxkaine. 8 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 8 APOLLO Starbuck get back in formation... we're approaching the Galactica Scanner range... they see us performing stungs (sic) like this and they'll shut down the landing decks. 9 VIPERS - STOCK 9 Starbuck's Viper rejoins the other two. 10 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 10 STARBUCK The life of a warrior gets boring without a little action now and then... 11 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 11 BOOMER I know what he means Captain... I'm getting kinda itchy myself... we haven't run into any Cylons for centons. 12 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 12 APOLLO Be thankful... it took us yahrens to finally lose them and give the fleet some breathing room. 13 VIPERS - STOCK 13 The Vipers continue flying in formation across the starfield. 14 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 14 BOOMER'S VOICE (over radio) Captain... we've just entered the Galactica scanner range. Apollo reaches to switch on long-range radio frequency. 15 INSERT - FREQUENCY CONTROL SWITCH 15 Apollo's hand switches the digital frequency read-out. We can HEAR preliminary radio static until the channel clears. 16 BACK ON COCKPIT 16 APOLLO Recon probe one to Galactica... returning from deep space patrol in beta-2 quadrant... requesting coordinates for landing approach. Apollo waits for a reply... there is none. APOLLO Recon probe one to Galactica... do you read me? 17 SIDE SHOT APOLLO'S COCKPIT 17 Apollo waits again... but no reply... he turns his head and looks out to Starbuck who is flying to his right (b.g. PROCESS). 18 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 18 Starbuck looking to his left at Apollo. STARBUCK (sarcastically) Don't look at me Captain. I'm out here with the two of you. 19 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 19 BOOMER Captain, I'll try it on the gamma-9 range. 20 INSERT - GAMMA-9 SWITCH 20 Boomer's hand flips the switch next to the frequency read- out. 21 BACK TO COCKPIT 21 BOOMER Recon probe to Galactica... do you read... 22 GALACTICA BRIDGE 22 A wide shot of the bridge reveals it's completely empty of all personnel...the instrument banks are illuminated and operational but no one is there... the pilot's voices can be heard over the bridge speakers. BOOMER'S VOICE (over speakers) ... do you read, Galactica... this is recon probe one returning from patrol... Tigh enters bridge area and stops cold. 23 CLOSE ON TIGH 23 Tigh's face registers total surprise as he sees the deserted bridge. BOOMER'S VOICE (over speakers) ... repeat... recon patrol to Galactica... do you read... STARBUCK'S VOICE (over speaker) They're probably on an ambrosa break. BOOMER'S VOICE (over speaker) ... or they're sniffing noxkaine. 24 BRIDGE 24 Tigh quickly moves to a console, and picks up a headset... he looks bewildered at the absence of the bridge crew. TIGH If you Viper pilots don't have any other interesting comments... we will clear you to land. 25 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 25 Boomer reacts with surprise and regret at his indiscreet comment. 26 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 26 Starbuck also reacts sheepishly. 27 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 27 APOLLO Colonel Tigh... What's going on? 28 APOLLO'S POV - GALACTICA (STOCK) 28 APOLLO We've been waiting for a response from the bridge since entering scanner range. 29 CLOSE ON TIGH 29 Tigh is still looking around perplexed at the situation. He looks down at a screen, and punches some switches. TIGH (stern) You've got it now... I read you at the outer marker... begin gradual shut down for landing... switch on Alpha circuits. Tigh pulls off his headset and moves over to pick up a hand mike. TIGH Commander... 30 ADAMA'S QUARTERS 30 Adama is sleeping but quickly awakens when he hears Tigh. TIGH'S VOICE (over intercom) Commander... Commander... are you there? Adama rises from his bunk and presses a small lever near his intercom. ADAMA (alarmed) What is it Colonel Tigh? TIGH'S VOICE (over intercom) You'd better come up here right away, sir. Adama looks worried and senses an impending crisis. 31 VIPERS 31 The three Vipers approach the Galactica - Stuck (sic) 32 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 32 APOLLO Let's go in. 33 APOLLO'S POV - APPROACH TO LANDING DECK - STOCK 33 34 LANDING DECK - STOCK 34 Vipers enter to land. 35 COUNCIL CHAMBER 35 The door opens and Adama enters followed by Tigh. They stop short. 36 THEIR POV CROWD - INTERCUT 36 They see about 100 people crowded into the room, including the entire bridge crew. The general "walla" immediately dies down to a silence as heads turn toward Adama and Tigh. 37 COUNCIL CHAMBER - WIDE 37 Adama looks perplexed as he moves to the upper level of the chamber where the Council of the 12 are standing. ADAMA (angry) What is the meaning of this? The crowd remains silent ADAMA (stern) Why have you all left your posts? From behind him, he hears a woman's voice. ORESTA'S VOICE Because we are stopping! Adama turns... his face reveals anguish. ADAMA What do you mean... stopping? 38 SIRESS ORESTA 38 A middle-aged woman, dignified, thoughtful, and dressed in white robe walks up to face Adama. SIRESS ORESTA We've decided to bring the fleet to a halt... we are going no further. 39 ADAMA 39 Adama is angry and turns to look at the crowd. 40 ADAMA'S POV - CROWD - VARIOUS 40 Different tight shots of the crowd reveal the resolve of the people. 41 CLOSE ON ADAMA 41 ADAMA Have you all gone mad?... we are on a mission which started with the destruction of our home planets... has it been so long that you have all forgotten the holocaust? 42 CLOSE ON ORESTA 42 SIRESS ORESTA (with authority) We have not forgotten... nor have we forgotten what you have done to bring us this far... but the time has come to stop following this senseless search... this fantasy of yours, Adama. 43 ADAMA 43 Adama walks up to Siress Oresta... he is very angry. ADAMA (loud) Fantasy? By the lords of Kobol... we're searching for the thirteenth colony... to join our brothers and to make our new home. He turns and faces the crowds... then to Tigh for support. 43a TIGH 43a TIGH (pleading) We have come so far... to find shelter and peace and become a people once again... on a home planet. 44 CROWD - INTERCUT 44 Crowd quietly reacts as people turn and look at each other. 45 SIRESS ORESTA 45 ORESTA We have found such a planet. 46 CLOSE ON ADAMA 46 Adama slowly turns to face her again... he is very disturbed. 47 BACK ON SIRESS ORESTA 47 ORESTA The planet Zarta... we are hovering over it... our life support technicians have reported that the planet can sustain human life in abundance... fresh water is available and the ground is most fertile to grow our food... the climate is favorable... not unlike that of Caprica. She walks up to Adama. ORESTA We are tired Commander... we want a new home... we cannot live endlessly in these ships... 48 CLOSE ON ADAMA 48 Adama interrupts Oresta and walks up to the rest of the Council of the 12. ADAMA (to Oresta) You are the newest member of the council... and a.... 49 CLOSE ON SIRESS ORESTA 49 Oresta interrupts ORESTA ... a woman? Duly elected like the rest of you... and as the governing body, our duty is to express the will of the people. 50 ADAMA 50 Adama turns away from Oresta to face the elderly group... the Council of 12. ADAMA (surprised) You? You have approved this? 51 COUNCIL OF 12 51 The members react uneasily... one of the men walks forward to Adama. COUNCIL MEMBER (quietly) The council has given its approval. 51a WIDE 51a Suddenly, several of the lights in the council chamber begin to flicker and then fade out, leaving the crowd bathed in a dim amber illumination. 52 INSERT 52 various close-ups of people reacting. 53 ADAMA 53 He glances up as the lights fade. He turns to Tigh. 54 TIGH 54 Tigh looks at Adama TIGH The auxiliary power cells must have shut down. 55 CHAMBER DOOR 55 Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer, Jolly and a couple of other warriors enter the room. They push in three bridge crew members and throw them on the ground. 56 CLOSE ON APOLLO 56 Apollo looks around and is surprised to see the crowd. Unsure, he turns and addresses Adama. APOLLO (very serious) Commander, the bridge crew and the rest of the technical support teams have left their posts... we found these three launch personnel enjoying a game of cards and refusing to take orders. 57 CLOSE ON ADAMA 57 Adama nods in acknowledgment... and turns to the rest of the crowd as he continues. ADAMA If the council has gone mad, surely our people will have proper sense. Such a decision should be made by a popular vote. 58 WIDE 58 Adama walks over and helps the three crew members up from the floor at that point, a large man in the crowd, Hadar, steps forward. HADAR We are the representatives of every ship in the fleet... we have already voted... the people want to stop here. 59 CLOSE ON HADAR 59 HADAR Without the technocrats and life support personnel on the fleet... you have no choice but to comply Commander. 60 INTERCUT VARIOUS CLOSE-UPS OF STARBUCK, JOLLY, BOOMER 60 IN REACTION TO THIS MUTINOUS ACT. 61 APOLLO 61 APOLLO (shouting) A mutiny cannot be tolerated; now or ever... as long as I'm Fleet Captain. 62 STARBUCK 62 Starbuck is unsure but has no choice but to back up his Captain; He draws his gun. 63 BOOMER AND JOLLY 63 They exchange looks and also draw their guns reluctantly. 64 WIDE 64 The rest of the warriors follow suit. 65 CLOSE ON ORESTA 65 She moves forward with authority to the center of the room. ORESTA (with authority) Not a mutiny Captain... but a democracy... the will of the people has and will always prevail. 66 APOLLO 66 Apollo sighs and realizes his mistake. 67 ADAMA 67 ADAMA (defeated) Put your lasers away. 68 APOLLO 68 Apollo slowly holsters his gun. 69 STARBUCK 69 Starbuck follows. 70 WIDE 70 The rest of the warriors do the same. 71 ADAMA 71 Suddenly, Adama tries one last argument... he turns to face the crowd. ADAMA What about the Cylons?... they willfind us here and exterminate every one of us. 72 JOLLY AND GIRL 72 Jolly stands nervously... a pretty technocrat next to him. JOLLY With respect Commander... We have not encountered any Cylons for a hundred centons... we are now in the Swytar Galaxy... they will never find us here... He puts his arm around the girl. JOLLY Some of us are thinking about settling down, sir. 72a CLOSE ON ADAMA 72a He begins to understand, 72b APOLLO 72b APOLLO And when the Cylons do find us... which ones among you will take responsibility for our total destruction? 73 WOMAN AND TWO CHILDREN 73 They walk up to Apollo... she's holding a child in her arms, another walks next to her. WOMAN Captain, Spaceships are no place to raise children... they have never known what it's like to have a normal home on a mother planet. 74 ELDERLY MAN 74 He walks up to Adama. ELDERLY MAN My wife and I are very grateful for what you have done... but now we want to live our remaining years on a home planet. 75 HADAR 75 HADAR There has never been any proof that we're even on the same path as the one followed by the thirteenth tribe... it is a senseless voyage. 76 ADAMA 76 Adama looks around... finally understanding how tired the people are... and how strong their will is to make a new home. He shakes his head. ADAMA (defeated) I cannot condone this decision... or this mutinous act. 77 ORESTA 77 ORESTA We shall keep small maintenance crews aboard to keep the fleet operational... the rest of us will begin landing procedures at once. 78 WIDE 78 A great cheer from everyone in the room... it is a joyous moment for everyone except Adama and the doubting, yet loyal, warriors. 79 ADAMA 79 He turns to head out of the room. At the door, he confronts Apollo who is very confused and looks to Adama for leadership. 80 ORESTA 80 Speaks loud over the crowd. ORESTA If you are not with us Adama, then your role as leader is at an end. A hush takes over the crowded room. ORESTA Are you coming with us? 81 ADAMA 81 He turns to face Oresta and then looks at the crowd. ADAMA I will not join you in this folly... I will never leave the Galactica. With a somber face Adama leaves the room. 82 ORESTA 82 ORESTA (shouting) Let's go home. 83 WIDE 83 A great cheer again from the crowd. 84 APOLLO AND STARBUCK 84 Apollo, Starbuck exchange puzzled glances. Apollo turns and leaves the room. Starbuck remains. 85 WIDE 85 The people cheer again in celebration. 86 EXT. CYLON BASE STAR - STOCK 86 A lone Cylon raider approaches the sinister yet majestic base star... with a graceful swoop the raider glides toward its landing deck. 87 INT. IMPERIOUS LEADER CHAMBER 87 A gleaming Cylon warrior follows Lucifer up to the central pedestal... the imperious seat slowly turns to reveal a sinister Baltar. LUCIFER By your command. BALTAR (sarcastic) Speak Lucifer... it had better be good news after having let the Galactica escape your multiple quadrant sentries. LUCIFER I did not plan on Commander Adama taking such a risky escape route... if I may so admit... he is a most capable strategist. BALTAR (sneering) Never underestimate the inspiration of human intelligence and courage... obviously lacking in machines... no matter how advanced. 88 LUCIFER AND CENTURION 88 Lucifer and the Centurion turn slightly to each other in reaction to Baltar's statement. BALTAR'S VOICE (o.s.) What have you to report? LUCIFER We have found the Galactica... but in a rather peculiar situation... it has stopped. 89 CLOSE ON BALTAR 89 BALTAR What do you mean stopped? Where? 90 CLOSE ON LUCIFER 90 LUCIFER In the Swytar Galaxy... she has come to a halt near the planet Zarta... the entire fleet is at a stand still... many of their smaller ships have begun landing operations on the surface. 91 BALTAR - LUCIFER 91 BALTAR (deep in thought) Curious indeed... I wonder... LUCIFER Do you have a plan Baltar? BALTAR (amused) I always have a plan Lucifer... great leaders always have plans... stay clear of the Galactica's scanning range... But I want a full report on all activities on this planet. LUCIFER Should I prepare our garrison to attack? BALTAR No... not yet... but contact the two other base stars in our quadrant and request them to join us... I think the end of the Galactica has finally come. Baltar breaks into a sinister laugh. 92 LUCIFER AND CENTURION 92 They again react to Baltar by looking at each other. LUCIFER (unsure) By your command. 93 BALTAR 93 Baltar continues to laugh as his chair revolves away from camera. FADE OUT END OF ACT ONE ACT TWO FADE IN: 91 PLANET ZARTA - STOCK 91 The green/orange planet... a spacecraft with lading pods glides by heading for the planet, MAN'S VOICE (D.S.) (on radio) Space bus Delta-3 to bridge... beginning deceleration approach to the planet... 92 GALACTICA BRIDGE 92 The mood on the bridge is joyous... the crew, in good spirits, is coordinating the "exodus" of the people from the fleet... RIGEL (smiling) Right Delta-3... continue landing approach... adjust to coordinates TZ418. 93 SHUTTLE INTERIOR 93 Inside the shuttle, Cassiopea and Maia (Jolly's girl) prepare to launch... behind her in the crowded shuttle, a group of boisterous people are already celebrating the anticipated life that awaits them... they are all carrying personal belongings. CASSIOPEA Gamma Shuttle... loaded and ready to launch... 94 BACK TO BRIDGE 94 RIGEL Gamma Shuttle... see you down there... launch when ready. 95 LANDING DECK - STOCK 95 The shuttle leaves the landing deck. 96 LAUNCH BAY OMIT 96 97 LAUNCH BAY 97 The elevator descends carrying Starbuck, Boomer, Jolly, Greenbean, and Giles. They step off and head for their Vipers. They are all carrying their belongs in some sort of duffel bags... they are in high spirits and are joking around. 98 BOOMER AND STARBUCK 98 As they walk up to their Vipers. Starbuck smiles and puffs on his "smoldering weed" as he heads up the ladder to his Viper. Suddenly, he turns his head and sees... 99 APOLLO 99 Apollo is standing in the back, quietly watching the Squadron prepare to launch. 100 STARBUCK 100 Duffel bag slung over his shoulder he slowly walks back down the ladder and heads for Apollo... 101 APOLLO AND STARBUCK 101 STARBUCK This all seems a little crazy doesn't it... I hope all this works out... APOLLO It will... it's what the people wanted. STARBUCK Uh... you comin' down soon? APOLLO I'll be around... STARBUCK Maybe I uh... maybe I should stay up here with you... just in case there's any____ APOLLO (smiling) No... we'll be just fine... anyway, you always, wanted a crack at civilian life. STARBUCK Yeah... well... I'll miss those patrols... and.... APOLLO Go on... and take care of the people... it'll be difficult in the beginning. After a moment of hesitation, they hug each other's arms. 102 BACK TO BRIDGE 102 RIGEL Blue squadron... you guys ready for launch? 103 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 103 As the visor closes and his helmet lights up. BOOMER (smiling) Ready as ever... let her rip. RIGEL'S VOICE (over radio) You're cleared for launch. BOOMER Let's go. 104 INSERT - BOOSTERS 104 Boomer presses his three booster buttons. 105 INSERT - TURBO CONTROL STICK 105 Boomer's finger presses the middle turbo button on the stick. 106 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 106 Boomer's head lurches back as he blasts off. 107 INSERT - SERIES OF LAUNCH TUBE SHOTS - STOCK - INTERCUT 107 108 JOLLY'S COCKPIT 108 Jolly launches down the tubes. 109 GREENBEAN'S COCKPIT 109 As he launches. 110 GILES' COCKPIT 110 As he launches. 111 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 111 As he launches. 112 SHUTTLE OVER PLANET - STOCK 112 A shuttle is gliding down towards the planet. WOMAN'S VOICE (O.S.) (over radio) Beta shuttle switching to landing coordinates. 113 ON THE PLANET 113 A tall tree is felted... as it hits the ground, we begin... 114 MONTAGE SEQUENCE - MANY VARIOUS SHOTS 114 A montage not unlike "John Ford" pioneering sequence... as the people begin to build their new town... some men including Boomer (shirtless) are busy cutting down huge trees... others, with Omega (shirtless) are digging the large wells for water... others still, begin to plant new seeds in the soil... landrams driven by women are pulling large logs... even the many children are participating in building this new "frontier." Various close shots of people pounding numbered stakes into the ground, indicating the "homesteading" of large plots of land. The warriors are now dressed in gaucho - type civilian clothes. 115 ON THE PLANET - LANDRAM 115 As it moves past some rough terrain and finally approaches a clear flat land area near a large pond. 116 LANDRAM INTERIOR 116 Jolly and Giles (both in civilian clothes) at the controls in a crowded landram... he speaks into his communicator. JOLLY Ground recon one to base... we've reached 721 vector... my scanner reads large body of water ahead. We're going to take a look. 117 BACK TO LANDRAM - EXTERIOR 117 As it comes to a stop in front of a large pond. Jolly and the others jump out and look around the deserted area. Jolly sticks a meter apparatus in the water... he turns to the group. JOLLY (smiling) The water checks out fine... we can build out second base camp right here. The group reacts joyously at the news, only to be interrupted by a loud voice behind them. HADAR'S VOICE (loud) No you can't! Startled, they all turn around to see... 118 HADAR 118 As he stands on a small rise nearby. HADAR (loud) This sector has already been claimed... by the Taurians. 119 JOLLY AND HIS GROUP 119 As they look at each other with great surprise. JOLLY What do you mean claimed? What are your stake numbers? 120 HADAR 120 HADAR (with authority) We do not have... stake numbers... we di not wait for the assignments. 121 CLOSE ON JOLLY 121 JOLLY (unsure) But it was decided by lottery... 122 BACK TO HADAR 122 HADAR The Taurians did not take part in your lottery... we left early and found this land first... we are building our own settlement here. 123 CLOSE ON GILES 123 GILES Your own settlement? 124 BACK TO HADAR 124 HADAR The Taurians have chosen to live alone... peaceful neighbors to you... but separate. 125 JOLLY 125 JOLLY You can't do that... we have all decided... by law. 126 BACK TO HADAR 126 HADAR (angry) Your law... not ours... we have claimed this entire sector... we will stay! 127 BACK TO JOLLY 127 JOLLY You can't do that. 128 JOLLY'S POV - TAURIANS 128 Hadar smiles as a very large number of Taurians emerge from behind the hills, trees, boulder, surrounding the group... they are all carrying make-shift weapons (sticks, etc..) One young man, Marduk, Hadar's son, stands next to his father. 129 CLOSE ON HADAR AND MARDUK 129 MARDUK You are on our land... and trespassing. 130 CLOSE ON JOLLY 130 As he reacts, looks around, and starts to back off. 131 WIDE 131 Surrounded by the Taurians, Giles, and the others slowly walk back to their landram. 132 BASE CAMP - BOOMER 132 Boomer swings an axe-like tool into the trunk of a tree. He pulls it out and begins to push against the tree. 133 WIDE 133 As Boomer straigns, Starbuck, "smoldering weed" billowing smoke, ambles up casually. Straining, Boomer looks up. BOOMER (sweating) Hey, Starbuck, give me a hand, will you? STARBUCK (smiling) I would, Boomer, but I've got more important business. I'll be seeing you. He walks off. Boomer yells after him. BOOMER What kind of business? He collapses, exhausted, and shakes his head. 134 MONTAGE - BOARK HUNTING SEQUENCE 134 A boark, a pig-like creature, is rooting around in the earth, snorting and scratching for roots to eat. Suddenly, Starbuck leaps out from seemingly nowhere and grasps at the animal. But it's like trying to catch a "greased boark," as the sayin, goes, and the animal dodges and scurries away, leaving Starbuck with an armful of dirt. in another attempt Starbuck pulls on a piece of rope, the end of which is tied to a piece of vegetable; following the bait is another boark. Starbuck is pulling the rope toward a camouflaged hole, but the boark walks around the hole and continues following the vegetable. Anxious, Starbuck leaps up and takes off after the wiley animal. The boark scampers around a large boulder and again sidesteps the camouflaged hole; but Starbuck, in hot pursuit, is not quite asagile. He steps on the trap and plummets into the hole in a cloud of dust. The boark snorts and trots away... in a last-ditch effort to capture one of these cunning creatures, Starbuck twirls a lasso over his head (cowboy-style), and flings it toward a group of boarks. The noose, however, misses its intended target, a small boarklet. Instead, a full-grown boark is lassoed. Starbuck pulls at the rope to tighten the noose, but he has underestimated the strength of the animal; it takes off, dragging Starbuck through the dust. The bedraggled former warrior finally releases the rope and sits in the dirt, frustrated and disgusted. A large boark trots up to Starbuck and nuzzles him affectionately. (NOTE: Electronic music similar to frantic bluegrass banjo for this sequence. I.e. "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" type) 135 ESTABLISH THE GALACTICA - STOCK 135 The Battlestar and the fleet are orbiting the planet Zarta. 136 ADAMA'S QUARTERS 136 A somber and worried Adama is pacing in his study. Demoted in effort if not in rank, the old Warrior is nonetheless deeply concerned for the people who have so recently rejected him and his wisdom. Apollo is with him. ADAMA Have they begun to build their city? APOLLO Yes... temporary shelters are being constructed now. ADAMA Have you patrolled the rest of the planet... for any possible danger to..? APOLLO (reassuringly) Yes... the planet is perfectly safe. ADAMA What about our squadrons? APOLLO The warriors are on temporary leave... they've taken their Vipers with them as you advised just in case there's an emergency... Father stop worrying... Adama notices that Apollo looks worried himself. ADAMA Is there something on your mind? Apollo shifts around nervously (like a dagget on a sunspot) APOLLO Do you think it might just be possible? 137 CLOSE ON ADAMA 137 He begins to realize that maybe even Apollo is beginning to have doubts. 138 APOLLO 138 APOLLO Could we have outrun the Cylons? 139 BACK TO ADAMA 139 He does not answer and continues his gaze out the porthole. 140 APOLLO AND ADAMA 140 Apollo walks up to him APOLLO Father... you know I love and respect you... you're wisdom and leadership have always been my inspiration but... isn't it possible... that we can settle here... that we can live in peace here... Adama continues to gaze out the porthole, but we can see in his eyes just an inkling that Apollo's doubt has had an effect upon the Commander. The awkward moment is broken by the sound of the door opening. Apollo and Adama turn around. 141 ATHENA AND BOXEY 141 Athena, Boxey, and Muffit enter the room. ATHENA Oh... We can come back if... 142 WIDE 142 ADAMA No, no, Athena come in. They come forward. Adama squats down to Boxey... happy to share a moment of relief from the distressing situation at hand. ADAMA How's my favorite junior squadron leader? 143 CLOSE ON BOXEY 143 BOXEY Oh, I'm allright, I guess... but there's nothing to do... everyone's gone. ADAMA (O.S.) Everyone? BOXEY All my friends. There's nobody to play with. 144 ON ATHENA 144 ATHENA Father, that's what I came to ask you... I'd like your permission to go down to Zarta. 145 ON ADAMA 145 Adama stands up... looks at Athena momentarily. ADAMA Of course, you can go Athena. 146 ON ADAMA AND ATHENA 146 ADAMA Naturally I always want my children near me. But you have your own life to live. You may go, with my blessing. ATHENA Thank you, father. She hugs him. 147 ON BOXEY 147 BOXEY What about me? 148 BACK TO ADAMA 148 ADAMA Well, I don't know. That's up to your father. 149 ON APOLLO 149 APOLLO Athena, would you take Boxey with you. The battlestar is no place for a young boy... at least not right now. 150 WIDE 150 Athena puts her arm around Boxey. ATHENA Sure, Boxey can come with me. Apollo squats down to hug Boxey. 151 ON APOLLO AND BOXEY 151 BOXEY Will you come visit me?... and Muffit? APOLLO Of course... I'll be down each and every clakton (the equivalent of a day) Now, you do what Athena says. Okay? Boxey nods. Apollo stands up. 152 WIDE 152 Athena and Boxey, followed by Muffitt, move to the door and leave. Adama turns to Apollo. ADAMA I suppose you'll be going to Zarta as well, Apollo. 153 ON APOLLO 153 APOLLO No, father, my place is here... by your side. 154 ON ADAMA AND APOLLO 154 Adama puts his hand on Apollo's shoulder. He is still troubled by the situation, but his son's loyalty moves him... deeply and profoundly. 155 NIGHT BONFIRE - PLANET ZARTA - VARIOUS 155 The new inhabitants of Zarta are dancing and enjoying a festive respite from the day's work. A large bonfire provides illumination as the celebrants intermingle among themselves. 156 ON STARBUCK 156 Starbuck, carrying two glasses of ambrosa, walks toward Athena, who is conversing with several warriors. STARBUCK Athena, can I offer you a glass of Ambrosa? She turns to him. ATHENA Oh, hello, Starbuck. No thank you. I've already got one. She continues talking with the warriors, but Starbuck persists. STARBUCK Then, how about a dance? She turns back to him. ATHENA (aloof) Huh... maybe later. She turns back to Marduk, Hadar's handsome son; he leads her out for a dance. 157 WIDE 157 Starbuck, rejected, tries to shrug it off. He sees Cassiopea and makes a bee-line toward her. As he approaches, she sees him, smiles takes the area of a nearby young man and walks off. 158 ON STARBUCK 158 Starbuck stops in his tracks; he nods his head, knowingly. STARBUCK Ok... ok He glances around, reacts as he sees a familiar face, and walks toward Boxey, who is sitting on a log with Muffit. Starbuck sits down beside the boy. STARBUCK Hello, Boxey, did I ever tell you about that time I was outnumbered forty to one and... BOXEY Yeah... you told me that one... I gotta go play with the kids... Come on muffit... Muffit barks and runs off with Boxey. Athena, Cassiopea, and Boxey, like everyone else, has new interests, new pursuits on this planet. Starbuck is left alone. STARBUCK (to himself) I'm doing just great tonight. 159 LONG SHOT - BONFIRE AND FESTIVE CROWD 159 160 ANOTHER PART OF THE CELEBRATION - NEAR BONFIRE - WIDE 160 A heated argument is brewing between Marduk and Jolly and they are very loud. 161 ON MARDUK AND JOLLY 161 Shoving each other. MARDUK (shouting) What do you mean you don't know? JOLLY (shouting) Don't accuse me of stealing your food. Marduk lunges and grabs Jolly. MARDUK (shouting) You stole it and you know it. With that they go rolling on the ground. 162 CROWD - VARIOUS SHOTS 162 The crowd suddenly becomes silent, in reaction to the fight... the bonfire blasing nearby. 163 BOOMER 163 Dancing... he sees the fight and quickly runs to it. 164 STARBUCK 164 Also react to the fight and runs over. 165 FIGHT 165 Boomer and Starbuck are grabbing the small band of Taurians off Jolly... but they themselves become participants in the brawl. HADAR'S VOICE (loud) That's enough. The fight stops immediately as everyone turns. 166 CLOSE ON HADAR 166 Hadar has just arrived with a large group of Taurians. He looks at Marduk. HADAR Why are you here? 167 MARDUK 167 MARDUK (shyly) This is a night of festivities... of celebration... 168 BACK TO HADAR 168 HADAR We will have our own celebration... why are you fighting? 169 BACK TO MARDUK 169 MARDUK The food that was stolen... four hectons of flexite... Jolly... 170 BACK TO HADAR 170 HADAR (interrupting) Jolly is a warrior... he does not steal... (looking around) However, we shall post goods around our own settlement to discourage anyone else who might surprise us. 171 ORESTA 171 She's been watching the whole scene. ORESTA (with authority) Hadar, we have our own food... we don't need to resort to violence... claiming your land unlawfully and insisting on separate camps will cause great problems among our people. 172 HADAR 172 HADAR The land is ours... the Taurians will live alone... let's go. As he signals the crowd of Taurians to leave. ORESTA'S VOICE (loud) We are one people... law and order must prevail! They do not hear and continue leaving. 173 CLOSE ON ORESTA 173 ORESTA (to herself) ... or we will all perish... 174 MARDUK AND ATHENA 174 Marduk reaches out to Athena. MARDUK Are you coming? Athena is full of indecision... she turns and sees 175 ATHENA'S POV - 175 Starbuck, Boomer, Jolly, Cassiopea... and then Boxey as he moves through to the front. 176 ATHENA 176 She shakes her head 'no' and runs off. 177 WIDE 177 Marduk turns and leaves. The crowd senses that order is breaking down. The people glance at one another uncertainly and begin to disperse. There is an ominous silence, as the bonfire crackles loudly the yellow flames provide an eerie illumination to the faces of these new inhabitants of the planet Zarta. 178 VERY WIDE - THE SETTLEMENT - LATER 178 The small group of shelters is quiet now; everyone has gone to sleep. The scene is calm, almost pastoral. Nothing could possibly appear to be more peaceful... until a rapid breathing sound is heard. We see that this is the POV of a 179 CLOSE ON WILD DAGGET 179 The savage-looking creature's hungry eyes survey the scene. It's open-mouthed panting reveals the sharp teeth of a predator. But there is uncharacteristic intelligence behind this animal's gaze. It glances to one side toward. 180 CLOSE ON - ANOTHER WILD DAGGET 180 This is another member of the pack, equally menacing and vicious. 181 CLOSE ON - ANOTHER WILD DAGGET 181 182 CLOSE ON - VAGUE SHAPE 182 In the light reflecting from one of the Zarta's moons, this vague shape is barely discernable. It does not pant and only when it turns its head slightly do we see that it is definitely not a wild dagget. It might be some sort of primate or... the face is clearer now... it is... a man... a wild man. FADE OUT END OF ACT TWO ACT THREE FADE IN 183 THE SETTLEMENT - NIGHT 183 The wild daggets approach the settlement stealthily. 184 THE HUMAN 184 In the darkness, the "human" figure follows the daggets... he is hunched over, with dirty long hair, scraggly beard, and wearing old torn scraps of clothing. 185 WIDE 185 The pack approaches Starbuck's cabin and heads for the boark pen in the back of the house. 185-A THE HUMAN 185-A The "human" quickly climbs over the fence frightening the boarks. 186 INT. CABIN 186 Muffit reacts to the noise outside and gets up. This wakes Boxey. BOXEY (whispering) What's the matter, Muffit? Muffit responds with a whimper and a bark... he then gets up and walks to the front door. 187 CLOSE ON BOXEY 187 Boxey reacts as he HEARS the boarks squeal. He gets up and walks to the door to investigate. 188 CLOSE ON THE HUMAN 188 as he frantically tries to grab the panicky boarks. 189 EXT. CABIN DOOR 189 The door opens and Boxey steps out followed by Muffit... he takes a few steps and comes face to face with a snarling wild dagget ready to spring. 190 CLOSE ON THE WILD DAGGET 190 191 CLOSE ON BOXEY 191 as his face registers terror. 192 CLOSE ON MUFFIT 192 as he reacts by barking and yelping frantically. 193 BACK TO THE WILD DAGGET 193 as he springs.... 194 WILD DAGGET HIT BY LASER 194 in mid-air... and falls dead just in front of Boxey. Boxey quickly turns around. 195 BOXEY'S POINT OF VIEW - STARBUCK 195 At the door, laser gun in hand. Starbuck moves forward to Boxey. STARBUCK (concerned) You all right, kid? Boxey, a little shaken, nods his head and hugs Starbuck. Muffit whimpers. STARBUCK Good boy, Muffit... for making all that racket and waking me. 196 WIDE 196 As Boomer, Jolly and a couple of the others quickly come out of the cabin, awakened by the laser noise.... BOOMER What's going on? STARBUCK It's all right, Boomer... just an unexpected visitor. Boomer kneels down and looks over the dead dagget. 197 CLOSE ON JOLLY 197 as he looks out in the distance. JOLLY That's not the only unexpected visitor tonight. 198 CLOSE ON GROUP 198 as Boomer and Starbuck stand up and look out in the distance too. 199 THEIR POINT OF VIEW - THE PACK 199 In the distance, three wild daggets are seen running off... followed by the "human" figure carrying a good sized boark. BOOMER'S VOICE What is it? 200 BACK TO THE GROUP 200 Jolly raises his laser to fire... Starbuck stops him. STARBUCK Hold it... That's not a wild dagget. JOLLY Whatever it is... it's been stealing the food... We've got to catch it. BOOMER As soon as it's light enough to follow it's tracks. STARBUCK (cynical) 'It'... doesn't appreciate how long it took me to catch those fracking boarks. 201 THE CYLON BASE STAR - STOCK 201 A lone fighter approaches the base star. 202 INSIDE THE CHAMBER 202 Lucifer and a Centurion enter and approach Baltar, who is pacing down near the pedestal. LUCIFER By your command. BALTAR It's about time you returned with a report... What did you observe? LUCIFER The Galactica and the fleet continue to hover near the planet. Centurion Leader 7 reports the people have begun to settle and build settlements. BALTAR (surprised) Settlements? CENTURION Almost all their population is on the planet... also their warriors. LUCIFER Well, Baltar... you seem to have overestimated the humans' sense of caution. BALTAR Maybe this time you are right, Lucifer... Have the other two base ships joined us? LUCIFER Yes, they have... and ready to launch. BALTAR Good... I believe the time has come for a final attack on the Galactica. LUCIFER Such a massive assault on the undefended Galactica will surely destroy her. BALTAR (sneering) Lucifer... don't count your cliggets till they are hatched... but, I have a plan... Order all base ships to launch fighters. LUCIFER By your command. 202-A THREE CYLON BASE SHIPS - STOCK 202-A as they float in space. 203 CYLON LAUNCHES - STOCK 203 Fighters begin to stream out of Cylon launch bay. 204 CYLON FIGHTERS - STOCK 204 Hordes of fighters are now flying away from the base ship. 205 CLOSE ON PIECE OF CLOTH DANGLING FROM BUSH - DAY 205 A hand picks it from the bush. We pull back to reveal Starbuck examining the piece of cloth. He calls out: STARBUCK Boomer! 206 WIDE 206 Boomer runs to Starbuck. They examine the piece of cloth. STARBUCK We'll concentrate the search in this direction. He indicates straight ahead. They continue forward beating the bushes in the hope of frightening the creature into the open. 207 CLOSE SHOTS - VARIOUS 207 Boomer kneels down and sees the footprint of a wild dagget. Starbuck runs his hand against the trunk of a tree that has claw marks on it. Suddenly Boomer calls out to his friend. BOOMER Starbuck, look at this. 208 WIDE 208 Starbuck comes over and looks toward the ground. 209 CLOSE ON 209 a human footprint... positively. 210 CLOSE ON STARBUCK 210 He turns to Boomer; their suspicions are confirmed. STARBUCK (hesitantly) Why don't you go on ahead? I'll back-track in that direction in case.... 211 BOOMER 211 He doesn't want to go ahead alone. BOOMER Why don't we both go on ahead? 212 STARBUCK 212 He can't get out of it. He nods his head. STARBUCK You're right... that's a better idea. 213 WIDE 213 They continue forward. They come over a short rise and stop. 214 STARBUCK AND BOOMER 214 They glance at each other in disbelief. 215 THEIR POINT OF VIEW 215 It is the remnant of an old deserted settlement, almost a "ghost-town", complete with windblown doors, a "main street" over-grown with weeds, and an eerie breeze blowing. 216 STARBUCK AND BOOMER 216 They move forward, drawing their laser pistols. 217 WIDE 217 They enter the rear portion of the "main street", and move along either side of the street, gunfighter-style. 218 CLOSE SHOTS - VARIOUS 218 Several human skeletons lie in the street, the bones bleached a pure white. Scattered here and there are bits and pieces of rusted Cylons. A hinged door bangs open and closed, as a gust of wind rushes through the town. Starbuck and Boomer pace the street, taking in this peculiar scene. Suddenly a growl is heard. Boomer turns and sees. 219 CLOSE ON WILD DAGGET 219 The savage animal, its fangs bared, is in the air almost instantaneously. 220 BOOMER AND WILD DAGGET 220 The wild dagget lands squarely on Boomer, knocking him to the ground. His laser gun is lost in the impact. 221 STARBUCK 221 Starbuck tries momentarily to aim his laser, but he cannot get a clear shot. He rushes over to Boomer and the wild dagget. 222 WIDE 222 The wild dagget turns toward Starbuck, and in that instant Boomer is able to push the animal away from him. The dagget springs again. 223 STARBUCK 223 He has a clear shot and fires. 224 DAGGET 224 The savage creature is dead before it hits the ground. 225 STARBUCK AND BOOMER 225 Starbuck helps Boomer to his feet. STARBUCK You okay, Boomer? BOOMER (shaken) Yeah, I think so. Suddenly, a loud squeal is heard. They whirl around to see: 226 A SMALL WILD BOARK 226 The animal scurries out of one of the buildings and disappears down the street. 227 STARBUCK AND BOOMER 227 They are visibly relieved that it was only a harmless boark. But then another sound emits from the same building. They move toward it. 228 THEIR POINT OF VIEW - THE DOOR 228 The door bursts open and out charges the "human", a rusty knife-like object raised over his head. 229 WIDE 229 Boomer and Starbuck dodge the assault and surround the "human" on either side. They circle; the "human" is like a caged animal, grunting frantically. STARBUCK Try to get him from behind. The human lunges at Starbuck, who grabs the hand holding the knife. Boomer pins his arm from behind, and together they wrestle the "human" to the ground. In the struggle, the "human's" heaving chest is bared. Starbuck sees it. 230 STARBUCK 230 STARBUCK Boomer! 231 BOOMER 231 Boomer looks at it. 232 HIS POINT OF VIEW 232 A golden amulet of intricate design hangs from the "human's" neck. STARBUCK'S VOICE The sign of the Lords of Kobol. 233 SETTLEMENT - WIDE 233 Establish... the place is in full activity. 234 INT. COMMISSARY 234 Athena is serving food to about twenty children... Boxey is among them. ATHENA Here Boxey, take one and pass this down. As she hands Boxey a plate of boark chops. 235 CLOSE ON BOXEY 235 As he takes the plate and serves himself one... but just as he passes the plate, he hesitates and quickly grabs another piece. 236 CHILDREN 236 The other children at the long table giggle... and Muffit reacts with a whimper. 237 BOXEY 237 BOXEY (whispers) Quiet... Muffit. 238 ATHENA 238 Athena has seen all this but turns away smiling and walks to the back where she is startled. 239 MARDUK 239 The good-looking Marduk is standing in a shadow... he steps out. 240 ATHENA AND MARDUK 240 As he grabs her.... ATHENA You scared me... What are you doing here? MARDUK I came to get you... I want you to be with me. ATHENA But I can't leave here. MARDUK Last night... at the celebration. You said you cared for me. Athena turns away from him. ATHENA I do, Marduk... but I must stay here with my people. MARDUK The Taurians are also your people. ATHENA But they've chosen to live separately. Marduk walks up to her. MARDUK Athena, I want us to be sealed. Athena turns... tears come to her eyes. ATHENA Marduk, I can't... not now.... MARDUK You're still in love with Starbuck. Athena nods and turns away... Marduk quickly moves through the back door. ATHENA Marduk... wait.... She quickly runs after him. 241 OUTSIDE THE COMMISSARY 241 Athena runs out the door and stops cold. 242 ATHENA'S POINT OF VIEW - MARDUK 242 Marduk is climbing into a landram... just before he shuts the door.... 243 WIDE 243 Athena runs up to the door. ATHENA What are you doing? Where did you get the landram? MARDUK Just borrowing it for a few centons.... ATHENA But they've been assigned to our own crews. MARDUK We have just as much right to them as you. ATHENA But you have to go through proper channels. Marduk, frustrated by Athena, drives off. She watches the landram as Jolly runs up to her. 244 JOLLY AND ATHENA 244 JOLLY Who was it? ATHENA Marduk. He was just.... But before she can finish, Jolly speaks into his pocket communicator. JOLLY There's a Taurian driving it, so be careful R- S-9. He runs after the landram. 245 INSIDE ANOTHER LANDRAM (R-S-9) 245 LANDRAM DRIVER Visual contact, Lieutenant. Will intercept. He begins moving his vehicle. 246 INSIDE MARDUK'S LANDRAM 246 Marduk reacts as he sees: 247 HIS POINT OF VIEW 247 Another landram driving into his path. 248 WIDE 248 The two vehicles are on a collision course. 249 MARDUK 249 He has no choice but to swerve into a building and stop. 250 WIDE 250 Marduk extracts himself from the landram and surveys the scene. A number of armed warriors including Jolly approach him. 251 ORESTA 251 She steps out of a cabin to see what's going on. 252 JOLLY 252 walks up to face Marduk. JOLLY What do you think you're doing? 253 MARDUK 253 MARDUK Just borrowing it. The Taurians have just as much right as you do. 254 JOLLY 254 JOLLY (stern) You'll have to go through proper channels... don't ever do that again. 255 GILES 255 walks to Marduk. GILES Your tribe has staked illegal claims... accused us of stealing your food... and now steals a landram from us... MARDUK (shouting) I wasn't stealing! 256 CLOSE ON ORESTA 256 as she quickly moves inside the cabin. 257 INT. CABIN - ORESTA 257 as she sits at a TV communicator console and presses a few buttons... the screen comes to life... it is Adama sitting at the Galactica bridge. ORESTA Commander.... ADAMA (on screen) Yes Siress Oresta... how are things going on the planet? ORESTA Not well.... 258 GALACTICA BRIDGE 258 Adama is sitting at the bridge... next to him is Tigh... they are both looking at their monitor. ORESTA (on screen) ...The people are becoming unruly... the Taurians seek their own separate city... we have not been able to instill order... You must come down and lead the people here. ADAMA I cannot... I have no place down there. ORESTA (on screen; mad) You old stubborn... boark... when are you going to swallow your pride and.... The screen goes blank as the image breaks up and we hear static... Adama punches some buttons to no avail.... ADAMA (alarmed) We're being jammed! TIGH Try Gamma-9 frequency. Adama presses a few more buttons... nothing still... suddenly the face of Baltar appears on screen. BALTAR (on screen; with authority) Adama... you can see this is your old friend Baltar. 259 ADAMA AND TIGH 259 As they both react with horror. BALTAR (on screen) You are completely surrounded. 260 CLOSE ON TIGH 260 As he moves to the radar panel... punches some buttons. 261 INSERT - RADAR PANEL 261 In a circular fashion... the Galactica is surrounded by triangular-shaped objects. 262 CLOSE ON TIGH 262 TIGH (defeated) It's true Commander. 263 CLOSE ON ADAMA 263 as he begins to realize the end is near. 264 CLOSE ON SCREEN 264 BALTAR (on screen) Do not do anything rash Adama... you have five centons to surrender the Galactica... I give you my word your people will be treated well. 265 CLOSE ON ADAMA 265 Resolved, he slowly gets up and turns to Tigh... tears begin to well in his eyes. 266 ADAMA AND TIGH 266 ADAMA Do not question me... I must do what I must... after I'm gone... I want you to surrender the Galactica... and lead our people as best you can under Cylon rule.... TIGH (tearful) Adama... no... we can't give up.... ADAMA There is no other way... the Galactica is undefended... we have no communication to our warriors.... They embrace... look at each other... Adama walks away. TIGH (tearful) What about Apollo... he's on long range patrol.... ADAMA (tearful) ... He... he will surrender when he returns... tell him.... Adama cannot finish his sentence... he quickly walks out.. 267 CLOSE ON SCREEN 267 BALTAR (on screen, smiling) You have two centons left Adama. 268 TIGH 268 Defeated, he sits at the console. 269 LAUNCH BAY 269 The elevator comes down in the deserted bay. Adama steps off the elevator carrying a helmet. He walks up the ladder and gets into a viper cockpit... the visor closes... the helmet lights are turned on.... 270 INSERT - BUTTONS 270 He pushes his three turbo buttons and switches. 271 TIGH 271 A tearful Tigh at the console. TIGH (into intercom) Launch... when ready... Commander. 272 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 272 A resolved Adama takes a deep breath. FADE OUT END OF ACT THREE ACT FOUR FADE IN: 273 CLOSE ON ADAMA IN COCKPIT 273 274 INSERT - CONTROL STICK 274 275 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 275 As his head is jerked back and the Viper is launched. 276 LAUNCH TUBE - STOCK 276 Viper coming straight to camera. 277 INSERT - MONITOR 277 As Viper streaks in launch tube. 278 CLOSE ON TIGH 278 As he watches launch on screen. TIGH (whispers) Goodbye... Commander. 279 PLANET ZARTA 279 A group of angry people led by Jolly and Omega march down one side of the settlement... some with laser guns... 280 THEIR POV 280 On the other side, the Taurians, led by Hadar and Marduk, are marching forward to engage them... some also with laser guns. 281 ORESTA 281 As she runs out and sees the impending showdown. 282 ATHENA 282 As she walks out with Boxey... horrified she quickly takes him back inside a cabin. 283 WIDE 283 As both groups keep walking towards each other... set and armed for confrontation... 284 INTERCUT BOTH SIDES APPROACHING 284 285 WIDE 285 Just as they are about to engage... STARBUCK'S VOICE (shouts) STOP! Both groups turn in his direction. 286 THEIR POV 286 Starbuck and Boomer have just arrived... the "human" tied up and grunting is standing between them... 287 VARIOUS CLOSE SHOT OF PEOPLE 287 As they react with horror at the sight of the "human." 288 VIPER IN STARFIELD - STOCK 288 289 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 289 He looks at his scanner with alarm. 290 INSERT - SCREEN 290 One lonely viper is seen on his scanner approaching many Cylon fighters. 291 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 291 APOLLO Recon patrol one to Galactica... do you read? Apollo waits for an answer but only HEARS static. He reaches and throws a few switches. APOLLO Recon patrol to planet base... do you read... do you read? Again, nothing but static... quickly he presses his turbos and launches forward... 292 VIPER IN STARFIELD - STOCK 292 As Viper exhaust is ignited and Viper rolls away. 293 PLANET ZARTA - CLOSE ON POUCH - LARGE CABIN 293 A hand brings out a cassette type gadget from a pouch... we PULL BACK to reveal it is Starbuck's hand reaching out from the "human's" pouch... he takes the cassette to a monitor and punches it in... 294 CLOSE ON HADAR AND ORESTA 294 They are examining the amulet symbol of the Lords of Kobol which they found hanging from the "human's" neck. ORESTA The sign of the lords... but... HADAR Yes... how did he... it can't be... 295 WIDE 295 As the two groups, not intermingled, react to the find and look down at the "human." 296 THE HUMAN 296 Tired and lying on the floor... grunting... more scared than anyone else. 297 STARBUCK 297 As he punches in the monitor... the screen is full of static but then comes alive... it is a well dressed old man with the same amulet around his neck... 298 VARIOUS REACTION SHOTS OF SURPRISE 298 299 CLOSE ON SCREEN 299 300 WIDE ON CROWD 300 As they turn to see the "son" still struggling on the ground. 301 ORESTA 301 ORESTA Adama was right. OLD MAN (on screen) To whomever is listening, I haven't much time... I am Hadar, son of Marduk, direct descendent of the original expedition from Kobol, the thirteenth tribe. It was on this planet that a portion of the thirteenth tribe foolishly chose to remain, while the remainder continued the expedition... to a planet called earth... Explosions are getting louder... the old man looks scared... OLD MAN Our civilization, however, was short-lived. Discension, selfishness, and greed became wide-spread,... brother against brother... neighbor against neighbor... until we were as weakened that out planet became the target of repeated Cylon attacks... the last of which is happening as I speak... that others may learn by our errors, I am giving this amulet of the Lords of Kobol to my son, Bengum. He takes the amulet off and places it around a little boy's neck. OLD MAN ...and I am leavint this video communication with him... may the Lords watch over him... The recording comes to an end as the old man turns in reaction to a nearby explosion... the screen goes blank. 302 CYLON FIGHTERS - STOCK 302 As they approach in hordes. 303 CYLON COCKPIT - STOCK 303 Three centurions are manning their fighters. CENTURION Single viper craft approaching... prepare to accept surrender... and then fire lasers. 304 VIPER IN STARFIELD - STOCK 304 As it approaches the Cylon task force. 305 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 305 A deadly serious Adama takes aim. 306 INSERT SCREEN - STOCK 306 As fighter is in center range. 307 INSERT - CONTROL STICK 307 Red button is pushed. 308 LASERS - STOCK 308 Lasers follow a fighter in flight and finally explodes it. 309 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 309 Adama allows himself a small victory smile as he goes after another. 310 CYLON COCKPIT - STOCK 310 CENTURION He is completely mad... all fighters attack lone Viper and destroy. 311 CYLON FIGHTERS - STOCK - VARIOUS 311 Shots of fighters closing on Adama's Viper. 312 PLANET ZARTA - LARGE CABIN 312 The crowd is still dazed at their discovery... the "human" still on the ground... 313 STARBUCK 313 As he looks at the "human" STARBUCK Our only hope is to remain together... as one people... and continue our mission. 314 CLOSE ON HADAR 314 HADAR You are right... let's go home. 315 CROWD REACTS 315 As they HEAR a loud roar outside... they quickly run out of the cabin and look up... 316 THEIR POV 316 Of Apollo's Viper as it streaks by and rolls. 317 CROWD REACTS WITH ALARM 317 318 CLOSE ON STARBUCK 318 STARBUCK It's Apollo's Viper... he's rolling... trying to tell us something... 319 CLOSE ON ORESTA 319 ORESTA (alarmed) My scanner beam to the Galactica was jammed... they must be in trouble. 320 STARBUCK 320 STARBUCK (with authority) Squadron leaders... prepare your wings for immediate launch. 321 BOOMER 321 BOOMER (shouting) Bridge and gunnar crews... quickly move to the shuttles. 322 JOLLY 322 JOLLY The rest of you... move to the space busses... 323 THE CROWD 323 As everyone scrambles to their respective ships. 324 ATHENA 324 As she grabs Boxey and runs to a landram... followed by Muffit. 325 STARBUCK 325 As he climbs into his Viper (in civilian clothes) with his helmet. 326 SAME WITH BOOMER 326 327 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 327 As he looks down and satisfied that help is on its way, he is jerked back as he hits his turbos. 328 VIPER - STOCK 328 As it streaks away from the planet... up to space. 329 CYLONS 329 As they pursue Adama's Viper and fire lasers. 330 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 330 As he reacts with fear to nearby explosions (PROCESS) he rolls his Viper to escape... 331 CYLON COCKPIT - STOCK 331 As they roll and follow him (PROCESS) 332 ADAMA'S VIPER - STOCK 332 As it streaks by firing lasers. 333 CYLON FIGHTER EXPLODES - STOCK 333 334 CYLON FIGHTER FIRES ON VIPER - STOCK 334 A very close call... the Viper is partially damaged. 335 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 335 As he realizes he is hit ADAMA Adama to Galactica... they've hit my left engine... (defeated) and my lasers are jammed He is a sitting duck. 336 CYLON FIGHTERS CLOSE IN - STOCK 336 337 CYLON COCKPIT 337 CENTURION He is without firepower... close in and destroy viper 338 CYLON AFTER VIPER - STOCK 338 As it approaches and fires on Viper. 339 APOLLO'S VIPER - STOCK 339 As it swoops down and fires his lasers. 340 CYLON FOLLOWING VIPER EXPLODES - STOCK 340 341 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 341 As he turns and sees Apollo ADAMA Apollo... get out of here... we don't stand a chance. 342 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 342 APOLLO I'm the one to give orders out here Commander... now make a run for the Galactica... I'll cover you. 343 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 343 ADAMA Don't be crazy Apollo. 344 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 344 APOLLO (shouting) That's an order... Commander... 345 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 345 As he turns away following orders. ADAMA (to himself) Of all the felgercarb... 346 APOLLO'S COCKPIT - (PROCESS - STOCK) 346 He reacts as a Cylon fighter approaches head on and just misses him. 347 CYLON FIGHTERS - STOCK 347 A horde are now closing in for the kill firing lasers 348 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 348 With explosions all around him (PROCESS) 349 VIPER SQUADRON APPROACHING - STOCK 349 Many Vipers are swooping from the planet to engage the Cylons. 350 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 350 STARBUCK Press it home fellows... Boomer close up your wing... 351 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 351 BOOMER On your wake... 352 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 352 STARBUCK Blue leader Marduk... engage your wing in beta quadrant... we don't want any of those guys to escape our little surprise. 353 MARDUK'S COCKPIT 353 MARDUK You got it Lieutenant... let's go. 354 VIPERS - STOCK 354 As they streak in formation. 355 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 355 As he fires his lasers 356 CYLON FIGHTER EXPLODES - STOCK 356 357 CYLON COCKPIT - STOCK 357 As they look up in surprise of approaching Vipers. 358 ANOTHER CYLON EXPLODES - STOCK 358 359 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 359 As he looks up and smiles as he sees the Vipers. 360 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 360 STARBUCK Hello Captain... thought you could use some company. 361 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 361 As he takes a deep breath in relief APOLLO It sure is good to see you. 362 MARDUK'S COCKPIT 362 As he turns his Viper. 363 INSERT SCREEN - STOCK 363 Cylon in his crosslairs 364 VIPER FIRES LASERS - STOCK 364 365 CYLON EXPLODES - STOCK 365 366 JOLLY'S COCKPIT 366 JOLLY On your tail blue leader... hold on... I'll get him off. 367 JOLLY'S VIPER - STOCK 367 As it turbos ahead. 368 MARDUK'S COCKPIT 368 Marduk is in trouble and turns to see Jolly approaching. 369 VIPER FIRES LASERS - STOCK 369 370 CYLON EXPLODES - STOCK 370 371 MARDUK'S COCKPIT 371 MARDUK Thanks Jolly... nice shootin'... 372 JOLLY'S COCKPIT 372 As he smiles. JOLLY Anytime... 373 GALACTICA BRIDGE 373 Tigh, alone at the Consoles, turns as he hears crowd noises. 374 HIS POV 374 The entire bridge crew (includes Omega and Rigel) run into bridge area and quickly take up their positions and place on their head sets. 375 CLOSE ON TIGH 375 As he gets up and smiles. 376 INSERT - GUNNER SWITCHES - STOCK 376 As they are turned on 377 INSERT - GALACTICA GUN FIRING - STOCK 377 378 CYLON EXPLODES NEAR GALACTICA - STOCK 378 379 BACK TO BRIDGE 379 RIGEL Blue squadron... close in to quadrant D-1... engage Cylon grouping... 380 VIPERS 380 As they streak by 381 BOOMER'S COCKPIT 381 BOOMER I read you Galactica... let's get them fellows... 382 VIPER FIRES LASERS - STOCK 382 383 CYLON EXPLODES - STOCK 383 384 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 384 As he rolls 385 ROLLING VIPER FIRING LASERS - STOCK 385 386 CYLON 3 GROUPING - CENTER FIGHTER EXPLODES - STOCK 386 387 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 387 As he closes in on Cylon 388 INSERT - TURBO SWITCH 388 389 CYLON EXPLODES - STOCK 389 390 ADAMA'S VIPER (DAMAGED ONE - USE ZAC'S FROM PILOT SHOW STOCK) 391 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 391 As it's engine sputters... Adama looks behind him... 392 VIPER GROUPING - STOCK 392 393 STARBUCK'S COCKPIT 393 STARBUCK Hello there Commander... thought you might need a little escort home. 394 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 394 He smiles in reaction to Starbuck's Viper at his right side (PROCESS) 395 APOLLO'S COCKPIT 395 APOLLO Let's go home... Commander... 396 ADAMA'S COCKPIT 396 As he turns to his left and nods at Apollo's Viper on his other side (PROCESS) ... he has tears of joy in his eyes. 397 VIPER GROUPING - STOCK 397 As squadrons escort Adama's Viper back to the Galactica. FADE OUT END OF ACT FOUR TAG 398 ESTABLISH GALACTICA 398 399 ADAMA'S QUARTERS 399 The old warrior is studying the pages of The Book. Pondering momentarily, he glances out of the porthole at the endless universe. A knock is heard. 400 ADAMA 400 He turns. ADAMA Come in. 401 HIS POINT OF VIEW - THE DOOR 401 The door opens and Apollo and Starbuck bring in the "human", his hands bound behind his back. 402 WIDE 402 ADAMA Ah... thank you. Adama takes the "human" by the arm and leads him into the room. ADAMA Can you untie his hands? STARBUCK Commander... he can be pretty wild. ADAMA I think he'll be all right. Go ahead. Starbuck shrugs and cuts the rope binding the "human's" hands. 403 ADAMA 403 ADAMA Thank you, that will be all. Adama looks at them, indicating they should leave. 404 WIDE 404 APOLLO Father, he can be awfully vicious. Are you sure you want to...? 405 ADAMA 405 Adama gives him a fatherly nod, the kind that shows he knows what he's doing. 406 APOLLO AND STARBUCK 406 APOLLO All right... but we'll be right outside your door. They exit. 407 ADAMA AND "HUMAN" 407 Adama picks up the amulet that had been taken from the "human" and puts it around the "human's" neck. He flinches momentarily, eyes darting about from behind his shaggy hair, but Adama manages to get it around his neck. The Commander holds his own amulet up, comparing it to the "human's". The creature sees the similarity, a sparkle comes to his eyes. Adama reaches for the "human's" hand and holds it up in his own. The "human" clasps his other hand around Adama's, and Adama does like-wise: a two-handed hand-shake. A hesitant but very definite comprehension is seen in the "human's" face. Adama utters his name softly. ADAMA Bengun. For the first time in perhaps forty yahrens, the "human" smiles. There is hope for the beleaguered pilgrims aboard the Battlestar Galactica. 408 GALACTICA FOLLOWED BY FLEET - STOCK 408 Adama's closing epilogue. FADE OUT THE END