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After the [[Sometimes a Great Notion|disappointment]] following the discovery of [[Thirteenth Tribe|Earth]], Roslin's power as a religious icon diminishes. Admiral Adama, proposes an alliance with the rebel Cylons.  Despite the fact that the [[Quorum of Twelve]] voted against allowing Cylons into the various ships of the fleet, the Admiral declares the matter a military decision, and orders them to permit these upgrades ([[The Oath]]). Zarek attempts to stop the alliance by arranging for the Tylium ship jump away from the fleet, rather than submit to ''Galactica'''s authority, but Adama blackmails him into giving up the location of the ship ([[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]]). Gaeta, disgusted with the actions of his commanding officer, meets with Zarek to plan a simultaneous mutiny and political coup.
After the [[Sometimes a Great Notion|disappointment]] following the discovery of [[Thirteenth Tribe|Earth]], Roslin's power as a religious icon diminishes. Admiral Adama, proposes an alliance with the rebel Cylons.  Despite the fact that the [[Quorum of Twelve]] voted against allowing Cylons into the various ships of the fleet, the Admiral declares the matter a military decision, and orders them to permit these upgrades ([[The Oath]]). Zarek attempts to stop the alliance by arranging for the Tylium ship jump away from the fleet, rather than submit to ''Galactica'''s authority, but Adama blackmails him into giving up the location of the ship ([[A Disquiet Follows My Soul]]). Gaeta, disgusted with the actions of his commanding officer, meets with Zarek to plan a simultaneous mutiny and political coup.


==Beginning==
==Timeline==
 
 
==0620 ==
 
Another day begins on ''Galactica''. Admiral Adama and Colonel Tigh meet for a standard morning briefing in Adama's quarters. Little do they know that today is anything but standard. Elsewhere, treachery is afoot.
 
==0623==
 
Having already felt out those he can trust, Gaeta walks into the Brig and with the help of sympathetic Marines, frees Vice President [[Zarek]] and escorts him to the Hanger Deck.  On the hanger deck, Lt. Margaret "[[Racetrack]]" Edmondson, convinces the deck crew and assembled civilians that her Raptor is leaking fuel, and that one spark could set off an explosion, orders them all to evacuate the Deck.  This in turn allows Zarek to approach the Raptor unseen, but they are interrupted by Deck Chief Laird.  Laird speaks up that the Raptor is on hold for emergency medical transport and not any bogus VIP shuttle.  While Gaeta unsuccessfully attempts to try and explain the group out of this unexpected hurdle, Zarek manages to sneak up behind Laird and picking up a wrench, hits him over the head killing him.  Gaeta is visibly angered by  this killing, but Zarek warns him that Laird won't be the only victim.  
Having already felt out those he can trust, Gaeta walks into the Brig and with the help of sympathetic Marines, frees Vice President [[Zarek]] and escorts him to the Hanger Deck.  On the hanger deck, Lt. Margaret "[[Racetrack]]" Edmondson, convinces the deck crew and assembled civilians that her Raptor is leaking fuel, and that one spark could set off an explosion, orders them all to evacuate the Deck.  This in turn allows Zarek to approach the Raptor unseen, but they are interrupted by Deck Chief Laird.  Laird speaks up that the Raptor is on hold for emergency medical transport and not any bogus VIP shuttle.  While Gaeta unsuccessfully attempts to try and explain the group out of this unexpected hurdle, Zarek manages to sneak up behind Laird and picking up a wrench, hits him over the head killing him.  Gaeta is visibly angered by  this killing, but Zarek warns him that Laird won't be the only victim.  


When Gaeta reports for duty, Hoshi notices that there is a launch in progress and that he doesn't have any scheduled in the flight log.  Gaeta responds that maybe it is an error and that he should look over the flight log for an update by Laird.  When he finds none in the flight log, he suggests calling down to the flight deck. Gaeta stops him and points out that there is no Transponder signal and when Tigh questions Gaeta, his response is that it is probably a [[dradis]] ghost.  The Admiral and XO fall for it and Zarek escapes to Colonial One where he surprises Lee and the Quorum of 12 when he walks in on their meeting.    
==0704==
 
When Gaeta reports for duty, Hoshi notices that there is a launch in progress and that he doesn't have any scheduled in the flight log.  Gaeta responds that maybe it is an error and that he should look over the flight log for an update by Laird.  When he finds none in the flight log, he suggests calling down to the flight deck. Gaeta stops him and points out that there is no Transponder signal and when Tigh questions Gaeta, his response is that it is probably a [[dradis]] ghost.  The Admiral and XO fall for it and Zarek escapes to [[Colonial One]].
 
==0741==
 
The [[Quorum of Twelve]] is in an emergency session regarding the arrest of Vice President Zarek and the issue of the Cylon FTL drives when Zarek walks into the room, surprising everyone.
 
Elseshere, the mutineers begin to systematically take hostage all the [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylons]] and those they know are their friends or lovers or otherwise supporters of the current alliance on Galactica. [[Samuel Anders]] is the first, distracted by [[Diana Seelix]] and then hoodwinked and beaten.
 
In CIC, everything is going according to plan as an alarm sounds indicating a fire on C Deck near the Main Antennas.  Adama orders in the DC units, but Gaeta points out that the fire might not be an accident and that they will be in the dark if the antenna array goes down.  Adama orders a Marine detail to escort the DC units, thus allowing more Marines to join the mutineers in the forward section of C Deck raiding the small arms locker.
 
==0812==
 
[[Kara Thrace]] is fencing with Hot Dog about his fatherhood and sexual prowess in the officers quarters, when the loudspeaker announces the fire. Starback confronts [[Narcho]] about fire control duties and is rudely rebuffed. Immediately suspicious, Starbuck comes upon Marines and civilians led by [[Connor]], arming themselves and discussing battle plans. Starbuck arms herself in turn and tries to warn CIC, but Gaeta refuses to let her speak to the Admiral.
 
Lee Adama attempts to contact his father to find out the reasoning behind Zarek's release. Zarek suggests to Lee, who is having trouble getting a hold of his father on ''[[Galactica]]'', that the admiral only released him because he didn't believe the civilian government posed a threat to his authority.  Lee leaves to prove Zarek wrong, thus leaving the Quorum to Zarek. 
 
In the CIC Gaeta informs Adama and Tigh that they have lost communications ship-wide as well as backups. 
 
==0902==
 
On the Hangar Deck, Lee is greeted by Marines and [[Charlie Connor]] who proceed to rough him up and take him hostage.  Before they are able to do anything more, [[Starbuck]] interrupts and kills the marine pointing a gun at Lee's head then shoots [[Skulls]] in the shoulder.  She forces the others to release Lee and the two escape.
 
The hostage-taking continues. [[Sharon Agathon|Athena]] is feeding [[Hera Agathon|Hera]] her oh-so-delicious algea breakfast when the sounds of gunfire and screaming are heard, followed by a pounding at the door. Several mutineers burst in, pistol-whip [[Helo]], threaten Sharon, and take them all hostage.
 
Starbuck and Lee regroup in a dry storage locker, and plan their next move.
 
==0908==
 
Back in the CIC, [[Hoshi]] realizes that the devices used to scan for carbon monoxide sensors should be going through the roof, but he only reads normal levels.  Adama is tired of being blind and sends a Private [[Jaffee]] to go to C Deck and report back. 
 
Helo and family are thrown in the brig, where they find [[Caprica-Six]] and [[Samuel Anders]]. Athena reasons that they are needed alive as bargaining chips for the rebel Cylons.
 
==0913==
 
Lee and Kara make their way through ''Galactica'''s F Deck, where pitched battles between civilians and Marines are taking place.
 
==0922==
 
Private Jaffee returns and reports what he has found, Gaeta suddenly orders the Marines to take Adama, Tigh, Hoshi and the senior staff into custody.  Rebel Marines draw their weapons and surround the Admiral and his staff.  A brief firefight ensues in which Jaffee is killed.  Adama reluctantly orders his men to stand down.  He and Gaeta then exchange harsh words, both accusing the other of betraying their oaths to defend the ship and her crew.  Before he is escorted off the CIC, Adama warns that there will be no forgiveness for those involved in the mutiny.
 
==0925==
 
Meanwhile, Thrace and Lee Adama make it to Roslin and inform her of the situation and how desperate it is.  Roslin decides to come out and publicly address the Fleet in hopes that they will listen to her.  However, with communications down, they have no way to contact the rest of the Fleet.  Roslin knows of a way they can get a message out - Gaius Baltar's wireless.
 
 
==0934==
 
Gaeta has taken command in CIC, and when Specialist Gage hestitates to follow an order, he is reminded firmly by Gaeta to "stay with us."
 
 
==0942==
 
Thrace, Roslin, and Lee make it to Baltar's compartment, where [[Galen Tyrol]] is organizing a defense against the mutineers.  Tyrol informs them that the admiral has been captured and warns them against using the ship comm system.  Starbuck and Lee rush off to find the admiral.
 
==0947==
 
Adama and Tigh overcome their marine guards, killing one and taking the other prisoner.  They arm themselves with pistols and rifles.
 
Roslin tries to convince Baltar to let her use his pirate transmitter. He acquiesces, against [[Paulla]]'s advice.
 
==0956==
 
Adama and Tigh observe Connor giving orders to a mixed group of civilians and marines. They question their prisoner as to their destination, learning that all essential personnel and Cylons were being put in the brig on Gaeta's orders. They move out toward the brig, hoping to secure some allies.
 
==1012==
 
In CIC, Gaeta is informed that the ships of the fleet are attempting to contact ''Galactica''. He has them put on speaker and requests a secure line to Tom Zarek. Gaeta reports to Zarek that ''Galactica'' is secured under his control and that Admiral Adama is under guard. Zarek notes that Adama still being alive is a loose end, but congratulates Felix with some flowery phrases. Gaeta replies that they can "fine-tune their rationalizations later".
 
Suddenly, Roslin's voice cuts through the babble of ships' captains, urging calm, explaining the reasons behind the Cylon-Human alliance, and urging them to keep the faith and to not follow the traitorous elements. Gaeta jams the transmission, but not before the people hear most of what Roslin had to say.
 
==1017==
 
Elsewhere,  The admiral and Tigh run into Thrace and Lee at the brig where others are being held.  The brig is too heavily guarded, so they decide to regroup with Tyrol at a secondary airlock. 
 
==1021==


In CIC, everything is going according to plan as an alarm sounds indicating a fire on C Deck near the Main Antennas.  Adama orders in the DC units, but Gaeta points out that the fire might not be an accident and that they will be in the dark if the antenna array goes down.  Adama orders a Marine detail to escort the DC units, thus allowing more Marines to join the mutineers in the forward section of C Deck raiding the small arms locker. Unknown to them is that [[Kara Thrace]] has seen all this. Starbuck arms herself and tries to warn CIC, but Gaeta refuses to let her speak to the Admiral.
Roslin and Baltar discuss Gaeta and their mutual bad judgement in presidential aides.


Back aboard [[Colonial One]], Zarek suggests to Lee, who is having trouble getting a hold of his father on ''[[Galactica]]'', that the admiral only released him because he didn't believe the civilian government posed a threat to his authority.  Lee leaves to prove Zarek wrong, thus leaving the Quorum to Zarek. 
==1023==


In the CIC Gaeta informs Adama and Tigh that they lost communications ship wide as well as backups.  On the Hanger Deck, Lee is greeted by Marines and [[Charlie Connor]] who proceed to rough him up and take him hostage. Before they are able to do anything more, [[Starbuck]] interrupts and kills the marine pointing a gun at Lee's head then shoots Skulls in the shoulder.  She forces the others to release Lee and the two escape.
Kara, Lee, Tigh, and Adama regroup while Thrace scouts ahead, Lee and Tigh arguing about Cylons and humans before Adama intervenes. They then head toward the secondary airlock.


Elseshere, the mutineers begin to systematically take hostage all the [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylons]] and those they know are their friends or lovers or otherwise supporters of the current alliance on Galactica. Those taken and locked away in the Cylon brig are [[Caprica-Six]], [[Sharon Agathon|Athena]], [[Helo]], their daughter [[Hera Agathon|Hera]], and one of the Final Five, [[Samuel Anders|Anders]]. [[Galen Tyrol]],  however avoids capture so far.
==1027==


Back in the CIC, Hoshi realizes that the devices used to scan for carbon monoxide sensors should be going through the roof, but he only reads normal levels.  Adama is tired of being blind and sends a Private Jaffee to go to C Deck and report back.  Once he returns and reports what he has found, Gaeta suddenly orders the Marines to take Adama, Tigh, Hoshi and the senior staff into custody. Rebel Marines draw their weapons and surround the Admiral and his staff.  A brief firefight ensues in which Jaffee is killed.  Adama reluctantly orders his men to stand down. He and Gaeta then exchange harsh words, both accusing the other of betraying their oaths to defend the ship and her crew.  Before he is escorted off the CIC, Adama warns that there will be no forgiveness for those involved in the mutiny.
Baltar makes a personal call to Gaeta attempting to bring him to his senses, but fails. A Raptor is detected on DRADIS, coming from the Cylon baseship. Gaeta realizes they are not headed to the hangar deck.


Meanwhile, Thrace and Lee Adama find Roslin and inform her of the situation.  Roslin decides to come out and publicly address the Fleet in hopes that they will listen to her.  However, with communications down, they have no way to contact the rest of the Fleet.  Roslin knows of one way they can get a message out.
==1032==


Thrace, Roslin, and Lee make it to Baltar's compartment, where Galen Tyrol is organizing a defense against the mutineers.  Tyrol informs them that the admiral has been captured.  Starbuck and Lee rush off to find the admiral, while Roslin tries to convince Baltar to let her use his pirate transmitter.  Elsewhere, Adama and Tigh overcome their marine escorts, killing one and taking the other hostage.  The admiral and Tigh run into Thrace and Lee at the brig where others are being held.  The brig is too heavily guarded, so they decide to regroup with Tyrol at a secondary airlock.  Meanwhile, Roslin uses Baltar's transmitter to broadcast a partial message to the Fleet before Gaeta jams the signal.
The Raptor docks at the secondary storage airlock, where the Adamas, Tigh, Thrace, Tyrol, Roslin, and Baltar are waiting.  Roslin and Baltar board the Raptor which heads off for the rebel Basestar, while Admiral Adama and Tigh stay behind to cover the president's escape.  Thrace, Lee, and Tyrol head off to continue their fight elsewhere.


The Adamas, Tigh, Thrace, Tyrol, Roslin, and Baltar all meet up at the secondary airlock where a Raptor is waiting.  Roslin and Baltar board the Raptor which heads off for the rebel Basestar, while Admiral Adama and Tigh stay behind to cover the president's escape.  Thrace, Lee, and Tyrol head off to continue their fight elsewhere.
Gaeta orders Narcho to destroy the fleeing Raptor, meanwhile Admiral Adama and Tigh engage the Marines attempting to break into the airlock.  


==End==
*CONTINUE HERE*
President Roslin and [[Gaius Baltar]] manage to escape ''Galactica'' on a Raptor to the Cylon baseship.  Gaeta tries to have her shot down, but after she identifies herself, [[Brendan Costanza|Hotdog]], apparently not in on the mutiny, hesitates and allows Roslin to make it to the baseship safely despite [[Noel Allison|Narcho's]] attempts to destroy the Raptor. Tigh and Adama are captured by marines after being knocked out by a stun grenade, Adama having decided to stay behind to try to retake the ship and Tigh supporting him.   
President Roslin and [[Gaius Baltar]] manage to escape ''Galactica'' on a Raptor to the Cylon baseship.  Gaeta tries to have her shot down, but after she identifies herself, [[Brendan Costanza|Hotdog]], apparently not in on the mutiny, hesitates and allows Roslin to make it to the baseship safely despite [[Noel Allison|Narcho's]] attempts to destroy the Raptor. Tigh and Adama are captured by marines after being knocked out by a stun grenade, Adama having decided to stay behind to try to retake the ship and Tigh supporting him.   


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Furthermore, it is during the final stages of this mutiny that Tyrol discovers ominous signs of wear and tear on ''Galactica''.  Admiral Adama reluctantly agrees to allow Tyrol to use Cylon bio-technology and Cylon work crews from the Baseship to fix the damage. ([[No Exit]])
Furthermore, it is during the final stages of this mutiny that Tyrol discovers ominous signs of wear and tear on ''Galactica''.  Admiral Adama reluctantly agrees to allow Tyrol to use Cylon bio-technology and Cylon work crews from the Baseship to fix the damage. ([[No Exit]])


The annihilated Quorum of Twelve is replaced by the Quorum of Ships' Captains - which is comprised of delegates representing the individual ships of the Fleet rather than the extinct Twelve Colonies.  The Cylons are allowed to send their own representative to this new Quorum. ([[Someone to Watch Over Me]]).
The annihilated [[Quorum of Twelve]] is replaced by the [[Quorum of Ships' Captains]] - which is comprised of delegates representing the individual ships of the Fleet rather than the extinct Twelve Colonies.  The Cylons are allowed to send their own representative to this new Quorum. ([[Someone to Watch Over Me]]).


==Known Participants==
==Known Participants==

Revision as of 03:15, 5 March 2009

Gaeta's Mutiny
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Summary
Conflict: Gaeta's Mutiny
Date: Approximately 4 years after the Fall of the Twelve Colonies
Related Episode(s):
Place: Battlestar Galactica
Result: Mutiny ends in failure,
Assassination of Quorum of Twelve (sans Lee Adama) by Zarek,
Gaeta and Zarek executed for their crimes,
All other mutineers imprisoned,
Colonial-Cylon alliance maintained.
Combatants
Mutinying civilians
and crew 		Adama/Roslin loyalists
Cylon rebel faction
Commanders
Lieutenant/Commander Felix Gaeta
Vice-President Tom Zarek 		Admiral William Adama, President Laura Roslin
Colonel Saul Tigh
Strength
At least 15 crew, marines and civilians on Galactica Cult of Baltar, Rebel basestar, all members loyal to Adama/Roslin including Lee Adama and Captain Kara Thrace
Materiel Losses
Galactica’s FTL drive rendered (temporarily) inoperable Minor damage to the Rebel basestar
Casualties
Heavy Heavy
Battle Chronology
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Battle of the Resurrection Hub Gaeta's Mutiny None


In a covert plan, Tom Zarek, Felix Gaeta, a handful of Marines, civilians and members of the Galactica crew in key positions set in motion their mutiny:

Causes

After the disappointment following the discovery of Earth, Roslin's power as a religious icon diminishes. Admiral Adama, proposes an alliance with the rebel Cylons. Despite the fact that the Quorum of Twelve voted against allowing Cylons into the various ships of the fleet, the Admiral declares the matter a military decision, and orders them to permit these upgrades (The Oath). Zarek attempts to stop the alliance by arranging for the Tylium ship jump away from the fleet, rather than submit to Galactica's authority, but Adama blackmails him into giving up the location of the ship (A Disquiet Follows My Soul). Gaeta, disgusted with the actions of his commanding officer, meets with Zarek to plan a simultaneous mutiny and political coup.

Timeline

0620

Another day begins on Galactica. Admiral Adama and Colonel Tigh meet for a standard morning briefing in Adama's quarters. Little do they know that today is anything but standard. Elsewhere, treachery is afoot.

0623

Having already felt out those he can trust, Gaeta walks into the Brig and with the help of sympathetic Marines, frees Vice President Zarek and escorts him to the Hanger Deck. On the hanger deck, Lt. Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson, convinces the deck crew and assembled civilians that her Raptor is leaking fuel, and that one spark could set off an explosion, orders them all to evacuate the Deck. This in turn allows Zarek to approach the Raptor unseen, but they are interrupted by Deck Chief Laird. Laird speaks up that the Raptor is on hold for emergency medical transport and not any bogus VIP shuttle. While Gaeta unsuccessfully attempts to try and explain the group out of this unexpected hurdle, Zarek manages to sneak up behind Laird and picking up a wrench, hits him over the head killing him. Gaeta is visibly angered by this killing, but Zarek warns him that Laird won't be the only victim.

0704

When Gaeta reports for duty, Hoshi notices that there is a launch in progress and that he doesn't have any scheduled in the flight log. Gaeta responds that maybe it is an error and that he should look over the flight log for an update by Laird. When he finds none in the flight log, he suggests calling down to the flight deck. Gaeta stops him and points out that there is no Transponder signal and when Tigh questions Gaeta, his response is that it is probably a dradis ghost. The Admiral and XO fall for it and Zarek escapes to Colonial One.

0741

The Quorum of Twelve is in an emergency session regarding the arrest of Vice President Zarek and the issue of the Cylon FTL drives when Zarek walks into the room, surprising everyone.

Elseshere, the mutineers begin to systematically take hostage all the Cylons and those they know are their friends or lovers or otherwise supporters of the current alliance on Galactica. Samuel Anders is the first, distracted by Diana Seelix and then hoodwinked and beaten.

In CIC, everything is going according to plan as an alarm sounds indicating a fire on C Deck near the Main Antennas. Adama orders in the DC units, but Gaeta points out that the fire might not be an accident and that they will be in the dark if the antenna array goes down. Adama orders a Marine detail to escort the DC units, thus allowing more Marines to join the mutineers in the forward section of C Deck raiding the small arms locker.

0812

Kara Thrace is fencing with Hot Dog about his fatherhood and sexual prowess in the officers quarters, when the loudspeaker announces the fire. Starback confronts Narcho about fire control duties and is rudely rebuffed. Immediately suspicious, Starbuck comes upon Marines and civilians led by Connor, arming themselves and discussing battle plans. Starbuck arms herself in turn and tries to warn CIC, but Gaeta refuses to let her speak to the Admiral.

Lee Adama attempts to contact his father to find out the reasoning behind Zarek's release. Zarek suggests to Lee, who is having trouble getting a hold of his father on Galactica, that the admiral only released him because he didn't believe the civilian government posed a threat to his authority. Lee leaves to prove Zarek wrong, thus leaving the Quorum to Zarek.

In the CIC Gaeta informs Adama and Tigh that they have lost communications ship-wide as well as backups.

0902

On the Hangar Deck, Lee is greeted by Marines and Charlie Connor who proceed to rough him up and take him hostage. Before they are able to do anything more, Starbuck interrupts and kills the marine pointing a gun at Lee's head then shoots Skulls in the shoulder. She forces the others to release Lee and the two escape.

The hostage-taking continues. Athena is feeding Hera her oh-so-delicious algea breakfast when the sounds of gunfire and screaming are heard, followed by a pounding at the door. Several mutineers burst in, pistol-whip Helo, threaten Sharon, and take them all hostage.

Starbuck and Lee regroup in a dry storage locker, and plan their next move.

0908

Back in the CIC, Hoshi realizes that the devices used to scan for carbon monoxide sensors should be going through the roof, but he only reads normal levels. Adama is tired of being blind and sends a Private Jaffee to go to C Deck and report back.

Helo and family are thrown in the brig, where they find Caprica-Six and Samuel Anders. Athena reasons that they are needed alive as bargaining chips for the rebel Cylons.

0913

Lee and Kara make their way through Galactica's F Deck, where pitched battles between civilians and Marines are taking place.

0922

Private Jaffee returns and reports what he has found, Gaeta suddenly orders the Marines to take Adama, Tigh, Hoshi and the senior staff into custody. Rebel Marines draw their weapons and surround the Admiral and his staff. A brief firefight ensues in which Jaffee is killed. Adama reluctantly orders his men to stand down. He and Gaeta then exchange harsh words, both accusing the other of betraying their oaths to defend the ship and her crew. Before he is escorted off the CIC, Adama warns that there will be no forgiveness for those involved in the mutiny.

0925

Meanwhile, Thrace and Lee Adama make it to Roslin and inform her of the situation and how desperate it is. Roslin decides to come out and publicly address the Fleet in hopes that they will listen to her. However, with communications down, they have no way to contact the rest of the Fleet. Roslin knows of a way they can get a message out - Gaius Baltar's wireless.


0934

Gaeta has taken command in CIC, and when Specialist Gage hestitates to follow an order, he is reminded firmly by Gaeta to "stay with us."


0942

Thrace, Roslin, and Lee make it to Baltar's compartment, where Galen Tyrol is organizing a defense against the mutineers. Tyrol informs them that the admiral has been captured and warns them against using the ship comm system. Starbuck and Lee rush off to find the admiral.

0947

Adama and Tigh overcome their marine guards, killing one and taking the other prisoner. They arm themselves with pistols and rifles.

Roslin tries to convince Baltar to let her use his pirate transmitter. He acquiesces, against Paulla's advice.

0956

Adama and Tigh observe Connor giving orders to a mixed group of civilians and marines. They question their prisoner as to their destination, learning that all essential personnel and Cylons were being put in the brig on Gaeta's orders. They move out toward the brig, hoping to secure some allies.

1012

In CIC, Gaeta is informed that the ships of the fleet are attempting to contact Galactica. He has them put on speaker and requests a secure line to Tom Zarek. Gaeta reports to Zarek that Galactica is secured under his control and that Admiral Adama is under guard. Zarek notes that Adama still being alive is a loose end, but congratulates Felix with some flowery phrases. Gaeta replies that they can "fine-tune their rationalizations later".

Suddenly, Roslin's voice cuts through the babble of ships' captains, urging calm, explaining the reasons behind the Cylon-Human alliance, and urging them to keep the faith and to not follow the traitorous elements. Gaeta jams the transmission, but not before the people hear most of what Roslin had to say.

1017

Elsewhere, The admiral and Tigh run into Thrace and Lee at the brig where others are being held. The brig is too heavily guarded, so they decide to regroup with Tyrol at a secondary airlock.

1021

Roslin and Baltar discuss Gaeta and their mutual bad judgement in presidential aides.

1023

Kara, Lee, Tigh, and Adama regroup while Thrace scouts ahead, Lee and Tigh arguing about Cylons and humans before Adama intervenes. They then head toward the secondary airlock.

1027

Baltar makes a personal call to Gaeta attempting to bring him to his senses, but fails. A Raptor is detected on DRADIS, coming from the Cylon baseship. Gaeta realizes they are not headed to the hangar deck.

1032

The Raptor docks at the secondary storage airlock, where the Adamas, Tigh, Thrace, Tyrol, Roslin, and Baltar are waiting. Roslin and Baltar board the Raptor which heads off for the rebel Basestar, while Admiral Adama and Tigh stay behind to cover the president's escape. Thrace, Lee, and Tyrol head off to continue their fight elsewhere.

Gaeta orders Narcho to destroy the fleeing Raptor, meanwhile Admiral Adama and Tigh engage the Marines attempting to break into the airlock.

  • CONTINUE HERE*

President Roslin and Gaius Baltar manage to escape Galactica on a Raptor to the Cylon baseship. Gaeta tries to have her shot down, but after she identifies herself, Hotdog, apparently not in on the mutiny, hesitates and allows Roslin to make it to the baseship safely despite Narcho's attempts to destroy the Raptor. Tigh and Adama are captured by marines after being knocked out by a stun grenade, Adama having decided to stay behind to try to retake the ship and Tigh supporting him.

Zarek tries to convince the Quorum, but when Sagittaron delegate Jacob Cantrell asks him to leave, apparently supporting Roslin, he has them murdered. The Cylons move their ship further into the Fleet for protection but Gaeta scatters it. Roslin manages to make a broadcast about the mutiny, asking the civilian ships to shut down their FTL drives just before she is jammed again. 10 ships follow her orders. Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, still free, manage to break into the brig and rescue the Cylons and Helo and they join the two in the battle to retake the ship. Anders is seriously wounded and Kara stays behind to get him to Doctor Cottle for medical treatment.

Admiral Adama is tried for various crimes with Gaeta (now a Commander) as the people's representative and Zarek as the judge with Romo Lampkin as Adama's lawyer. He refuses to betray his beliefs and is sentenced to death by firing squad. Meanwhile Tyrol crawls through the ship's vents to an arms locker where he's ambushed by former LSO Aaron Kelly, but Kelly lets him go, his support of the mutiny faltering. The Cylons on the baseship decide to flee, but Roslin manages to convince them to stay and support Adama and calls Galactica to demand Zarek and Gaeta's surrender. Gaeta has a firing squad led by Narcho take Adama to a launch tube to be executed and in an attempt to get her to surrender Zarek claims to Roslin that Tigh was killed escaping and Adama was executed, but this only strengthens her resolve and has the baseship's weapons turned on Galactica.

Gaeta gets confirmation that Adama was executed, but in reality he was rescued by Lee and the released prisoners who take Narcho and the firing squad captive having learned where they were from Kelly out of remorse for joining the mutiny. Kara tries to get Anders to sickbay but struggles on her own, however Lampkin manages to escape, killing a marine with a pen and she convinces him to help her. Adama convinces the firing squad to aid him in recapturing the ship, but Narcho refuses to help as despite his respect for the Admiral, he refuses to help anyone who won't fight the Cylons. Adama stops Tigh from executing Narcho on the spot and instead has Narcho tied up .

Adama, Lee, Tigh, Helo, Athena, Kelly, the marine squad, and a gathering crowd of other loyalists make their way towards the CIC. Gaeta tries to jump, but Tyrol manages to manually disable the FTL drive. Specialist Gage turns Galactica's weapons on the baseship, but Gaeta, realizing he's lost, orders him to stand down and seconds later the Admiral and his men storm CIC and retake it without firing a shot, ending the mutiny. Adama contacts the baseship and gets Roslin and the Cylons to stand down now that he's back in command again. Gaeta later admits to Baltar that he's okay with the fact that he lost. Gaeta and Zarek are later executed by firing squad for their crimes.

In the Podcast for "Deadlock", RDM states that those mutineers - including Racetrack and Skulls - who did not rejoin Adama have been imprisoned on Zarek's old ship the Astral Queen.

Aftermath

Ironically, the mutiny ends up accomplishing the exact opposite of what it was intended to do. With a considerable number of Galactica's crew dead or imprisoned, the Colonials start flying joint CAPs with the rebel Cylons. In addition, there is a shortage of marines on Galactica. Adama refuses to let Centurions on board the ship and instead decides to arm Baltar's cult to help control the civilian population in Dogsville. (Deadlock)

Furthermore, it is during the final stages of this mutiny that Tyrol discovers ominous signs of wear and tear on Galactica. Admiral Adama reluctantly agrees to allow Tyrol to use Cylon bio-technology and Cylon work crews from the Baseship to fix the damage. (No Exit)

The annihilated Quorum of Twelve is replaced by the Quorum of Ships' Captains - which is comprised of delegates representing the individual ships of the Fleet rather than the extinct Twelve Colonies. The Cylons are allowed to send their own representative to this new Quorum. (Someone to Watch Over Me).

Known Participants

Galactica crew

Civilians

Known Loyalists

Galactica crew

Civilians

Cylons not part of Galactica's crew

On Galactica:

On the Baseship:

Re-Imagined Series Colonial battles list


Cyrannus: Fall of the Twelve Colonies | Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards | Battle of Ragnar Anchorage | Battle of the Communications Relay | Caprica Resistance

Escape from the Cylons: Skirmish over the Red Moon | Battle for the Tylium Asteroid | Battle of Kobol | Skirmish at the Farm | Great Cylon Turkey Shoot | Battle of the Resurrection Ship | Battle of the Asteroid Field | Battle of the Binary Star System | Battle of the Guardian basestar | Rescue on Caprica

New Caprica and Beyond: Battle of New Caprica | Battle of NCD2539 | Battle of the Algae Planet |

Battle of the Ionian Nebula
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