#BSG15Years – 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1)

15 years ago today, the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA episode 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1) aired on March 25, 2005 on the Sci Fi Channel in the USA. #BSG15Years.

If you’re in the USA you can watch this episode on the NBC or SYFY website.
https://www.nbc.com/battlestar-galactica/video/kobols-last-gleaming-part-1/3577683
https://www.syfy.com/battlestargalactica/videos/112-kobols-last-gleaming-part-1

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Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) March 25, 2020
This scene starts a good long run of really tough stuff for Chief. Grace is so damn good in this scene. When you have a great actor giving you everything they have it is so much easier. Thank you Gracie. Although, I could’ve done without the “You’re dismissed Chief”😉 #BSG15YearsX

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#TBT (Throwback Thursday) #41 – March 26, 2015

#TBT. Screen caps of the Chief in the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA episode 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1). This episode aired 10 years ago on March 25, 2005. #BSG10YEARS.

Episode Synopsis: While flying a supply patrol, Crashdown and Sharon Valerii discover a bountiful planet that can support human life. Indeed, it might be Kobol, the legendary “home of the gods.” The discovery prompts Commander Adama to send a ground team to investigate; it also gives new life to President Roslin’s belief that she is a tool of destiny and that this discovery, like her rapidly spreading cancer, is part of an ancient prophecy.

However, things are not well on the Galactica. Gaius Baltar, the new vice president, has a one-night stand with Kara Thrace and finds himself at odds with both Lee Adama and a deeply jealous Number Six.

Meanwhile, both Cylon Sharons struggle with their dual natures. On Galactica, she contemplates suicide when she realizes her programming will lead her to betray her comrades; on Caprica, she tries to convince Helo that her love for him is stronger than her loyalty to the Cylons.

After a Raptor carrying Vice President Baltar is shot down over Kobol, Commander Adama must find a way to destroy the Cylon base ship that guards the planet before he can send a rescue team. He orders Kara to fly a dangerous mission against the base ship, using the captured Cylon Raider, but Kara makes an unauthorized Jump home to Caprica instead, abandoning Adama and the stranded Raptor crew..

story by: DAVID EICK
teleplay by: RONALD D. MOORE
directed by: MICHAEL RYMER

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA – 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1) (March 25, 2005)

 

 

TRANSCRIPT: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA – 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1) (March 25, 2005)

(1) INT. GALACTICA – MEDICAL BAY

Tyrol: You okay?
Boomer: What do you think?
Tyrol: I think it’s hard to imagine that you forgot to check the chamber.
Boomer: I didn’t forget.
Tyrol: Sharon… what’s going on? I know things haven’t been so great lately but-
Boomer: I wake up in the morning and I wonder who I am. I wake up and wonder if I’m gonna hurt someone.
Tyrol: Sharon, you need help.
Boomer: Not from you, you made that clear. I’m on my own.
Tyrol: No, you’re not.
Boomer: Thanks for coming out, Chief. You’re dismissed.


(2) SPACE – RAPTORS

Raptor 2 Pilot: (on radio) I say we find Kobol, we count our blessings and stay there.
Raptor 3 Pilot: (on radio) Yeah, but the sacred scrolls tell us that this could guide us to Earth, right, l-t?
Raptor 1 pilot: Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah, cut the chatter. Raptors two and three, on me…
Crashdown: F.L.T. Spun up and ready. Cally, hold onto your lunch.
Crashdown: Jump in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one… (raiders jump) jump complete, gentlemen.


(3) SPACE – RAPTOR 1

Crashdown: Karma!
Raptor 1 Pilot: They’re everywhere–
Tyrol: Get us out of here!
Crashdown: C’mon, we got a fire in the turbine!
Raptor 1 Pilot: Shutting it down!
Baltar: Pilot down! pilot down!
Crashdown: Out of the way! Come on! Come on! Out of the way! Come on! Get the hell out of the seat, Doc!
Tyrol: Everybody, hang on! hang on, hang on! (to Crashdown) Can you jump us out?
Crashdown: No, F.T.L. Drive’s been hit.
Tyrol: Socinus, get on the horn now and tell raptor two to jump back to Galactica! Like, right now! Get us out of here!
( All yelling )
Socinus: Raptor two, Raptor two… you are ordered to jump back to Galactica, over. You are ordered to jump back to Galactica!


(4) KOBOL ORBIT – RAPTOR 1

Tyrol: What the hell are you doing?!
Baltar: Oh, god!
Crashdown: Hang on, hang on…
Baltar: oh, my god… god, god, god, god…
Tyrol: Look!
Crashdown: Everybody hit the deck!
( Screaming )
Crashdown: I can’t see!
Tyrol: Pull it up, pull it up!
Cally: ( screaming )
Tyrol: Watch the hill! Watch it!
Crashdown: Thanks a lot Chief! Wooooo!!!


(5) INT. GALACTICA – HANGAR DECK
***** TYROL NOT IN THIS SCENE *****

Starbuck: Hey, guys, take that out. I know the Chief said we need it but I don’t need it-
Apollo: Lt. Thrace, atten-tion. (she ignores him) Lt. Thrace, I gave you a command you will obey it. Atten… tion! You do not take your harebrained ideas to the X.O. Without going through me first, do you understand?
Starbuck: Yes, sir.
Apollo: At ease, so what’s the plan?
Starbuck: I’m putting an autopilot in the raider. Jump him to the baseship, engage the autopilot, punch out get picked up by a raptor. The raider heads to the baseship.
Apollo: Picks up the transponder, allows the raider to approach, nuke goes off.
Starbuck: Boom, sir.
Apollo: Might work. Might get you killed.
Starbuck: Would you miss me, sir?
Apollo: I need every pilot I have. Even the screw-ups.
Starbuck: Captain… I’m really sorry.


Transcript: Sci Fi SadGeezers

VIDEO: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA – 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1) (March 25, 2005)

TV SHOW: Battlestar Galactica
EPISODE: 1×12: Kobol’s Last Gleaming (Part 1)
AIR DATE: January 17, 2005 on Sky One (UK) & March 25, 2005 on Sci Fi Channel (USA)
AARON’S CHARACTER: Chief Tyrol
TELEPLAY BY: Ronald D. Moore
STORY BY: David Eick
DIRECTED BY: Michael Rymer
LINKS: IMDb / Wikipedia / Battlestar Wiki

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