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==Plot==
==Plot==


=== Chapter 1 ===


* ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' jumps away from the two {{alt|Cylons|TOS|Cylon}} {{alt|basestar|TOS}}s that they attacked at {{alt|Gamoray}}.
* [[Tyr]] reports that the majority of damage occurred on ''Pegasus''{{'|s}} portside, and that the engines barely managed the lightspeed jump. With low fuel, they're able to only sustain forward motion until they can replenish. Furthermore, the hull is damaged, but can be repaired given time.
* {{alt|Cain|TOS}} replies that, with their engines dead and ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' also believing them to be dead, they have nothing but time.
* Two [[sectar]]es later, Cain records a letter to {{alt|Sheba}}. He notes that he considers giving up command, so that he may relieve himself of the burden and rest while thinking about his daughter's fate. He further notes that repairs to the hull are as complete as they can make them.
* His executive officer, [[Iollas]], enters his quarters without knocking. Cain chides him for this, and they discuss whether or not {{alt|Earth|TOS}} exists; Cain believes it doesn't, and that it is a "fairy tale" that {{alt|Adama|TOS}} and his flock of survivors tell themselves in order to get through their exodus from their destroyed Colonies.
* Cain receives a call from the bridge, asking for his presence.
* Tyr reports that they're receiving a distress beacon from a dead planet, which activated shortly after they entered the sector. Before they can discuss further, they receive a direct hail from a bi-pedaled creature. She asks if they are "hoomans," to which Cain replies in the affirmative. She requests a face-to-face meeting on the planet surface.
* Iollas offers to go to the surface in Cain's stead, but Cain dismisses the offer.


==Notes==
==Notes==
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* As is the case throughout the ''Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica'' series, the artistic depictions of the ships (and even persons) between the two different universes are either interchanged, or swapped entirely.  
* As is the case throughout the ''Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica'' series, the artistic depictions of the ships (and even persons) between the two different universes are either interchanged, or swapped entirely.  
** In the case of the basestar on the first story page, the [[Re-imagined Series]] {{RDM|basestar}} is depicted, but it should have been the [[Original Series]] version given that it depicts the [[Battle of Gamoray]] where ''{{TOS|Pegasus}}'' engages two basestars in close quarters combat.
** In the case of the basestar on the first story page, the [[Re-imagined Series]] {{RDM|basestar}} is depicted, but it should have been the [[Original Series]] version given that it depicts the [[Battle of Gamoray]] where ''{{TOS|Pegasus}}'' engages two basestars in close quarters combat.
* With regard to characters, ''Pegasus'' executive officer [[Tolan]] that had been featured in "[[The Living Legend]]" is unmentioned—and quite possibly either forgotten about or ignored by the author for reasons unknown—and an older character named [[Iollas]] assumes this role instead.
* With regard to characters, ''Pegasus'' executive officer [[Tolan]] that had been featured in "[[The Living Legend]]" is unmentioned—and quite possibly either forgotten about or ignored by the author for reasons unknown—and an older character named [[Iollas]] assumes this role instead. Of note, Iollas himself is neither seen nor mentioned in future issues of {{comics|vs}}.


=== Nods ===
=== Nods ===
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! ''1880'' Character !! ''TOS'' Counterpart !! Notes
! ''1880'' Character !! ''TOS'' Counterpart !! Notes
|-
|-
| [[Archduke]] [[Adama (1880)|Adama]] || Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is militaristic and concerned about revenge, and does not share the patriarchal approach portrayed aptly by [[Lorne Greene]]. The ''1880'' counterpart easily writes off his son, forbids Athena from pursuing the matter, and exemplifies many of Cain's qualities from the [[Original Series]] itself.
| [[Archduke]] [[Adama (1880)|Adama]] || Commander {{TOS|Adama}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is militaristic and concerned about revenge, and does not share the patriarchal approach portrayed aptly by [[Lorne Greene]]. The ''1880'' counterpart easily writes off his son, forbids Athena from pursuing the matter, and exemplifies many of Cain's qualities from the [[Original Series]] itself.
|-
|-
| [[Crown Prince]] [[Apollo (1880)|Apollo]] || Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is acts as if he is immortal and has a vengeful side. Aside from those qualities, the Crown Prince shares many of the traits of his canonical counterpart, including a sense of idealism.  
| [[Crown Prince]] [[Apollo (1880)|Apollo]] || Captain {{TOS|Apollo}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is acts as if he is immortal and has a vengeful side. Aside from those qualities, the Crown Prince shares many of the traits of his canonical counterpart, including a sense of idealism.  
|-
|-
| [[Lady]] [[Athena (1880)|Athena]] || Lieutenant [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the technical know-how of her canonical counterpart, but beyond that the ''1880'' counterpart's development diverges (and, in notable ways, surpasses) from the canonical counterpart where she becomes important into the ongoing story.  
| [[Lady]] [[Athena (1880)|Athena]] || Lieutenant {{TOS|Athena}} || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the technical know-how of her canonical counterpart, but beyond that the ''1880'' counterpart's development diverges (and, in notable ways, surpasses) from the canonical counterpart where she becomes important into the ongoing story.  
|-
|-
| Fleet Admiral [[Tigh (1880)|Tigh]] || Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the qualities of his original counterpart. Very few differences exist.
| Fleet Admiral [[Tigh (1880)|Tigh]] || Colonel {{TOS|Tigh}} || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the qualities of his original counterpart. Very few differences exist.
|-
|-
| Lieutenant [[Starbuck (1880)|Starbuck]] || Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the qualities of his original counterpart. Very few differences exist.
| Lieutenant [[Starbuck (1880)|Starbuck]] || Lieutenant {{TOS|Starbuck}} || The ''1880'' counterpart shares many of the qualities of his original counterpart. Very few differences exist.
|-
|-
| Lieutenant [[Boomer (1880)|Boomer]] || Lieutenant [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is forced into exile due to his life being saved through the use of Baltar's prosthetics. Aside from that, very little differs from the canonical version.  
| Lieutenant [[Boomer (1880)|Boomer]] || Lieutenant {{TOS|Boomer}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is forced into exile due to his life being saved through the use of Baltar's prosthetics. Aside from that, very little differs from the canonical version.  
|-
|-
| Lieutenant [[Jolly (1880)|Jolly]] || Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is forced into exile due to his life being saved through the use of Baltar's prosthetics. Aside from that, very little differs from the canonical version.
| Lieutenant [[Jolly (1880)|Jolly]] || Flight Sergeant {{TOS|Jolly}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is forced into exile due to his life being saved through the use of Baltar's prosthetics. Aside from that, very little differs from the canonical version.
|-
|-
| [[Zachary]] || Ensign [[Zac]] || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to have no familial relation to Adama, Apollo or Athena.
| [[Zachary]] || Ensign [[Zac]] || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to have no familial relation to Adama, Apollo or Athena.
|-
|-
| Lord [[Cain (1880)|Cain]] || Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is never fully developed, and so much of his character is inferred by those who react to him. In this version, he does not have Adama's respect, as Adama disapproves of the relationship Cain has with Athena.  
| Lord [[Cain (1880)|Cain]] || Commander {{TOS|Cain|Cain}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is never fully developed, and so much of his character is inferred by those who react to him. In this version, he does not have Adama's respect, as Adama disapproves of the relationship Cain has with Athena.  
|-
|-
| Queen [[Sheba (1880)|Sheba]] || Lieutenant [[Sheba (TOS)|Sheba]] || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to be "in name only" as she has no familial relation to Cain—particularly as she also has a sister, Cassiopeia. Many of her issues with Cassiopeia are similar to the rivalry (wherein Starbuck is concerned) between [[Cassiopeia (TOS)|Cassiopeia]] and [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]].
| Queen [[Sheba (1880)|Sheba]] || Lieutenant {{TOS|Sheba|Sheba}} || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to be "in name only" as she has no familial relation to Cain—particularly as she also has a sister, Cassiopeia. Many of her issues with Cassiopeia are similar to the rivalry (wherein Starbuck is concerned) between {{TOS|Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia}} and {{TOS|Athena}}.
|-
|-
| Queen [[Cassiopeia (1880)|Cassiopeia]] || [[Cassiopeia]] || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to be "in name only" as she has a sister, Sheba. Many of her issues with Sheba are similar to the rivalry (wherein Starbuck is concerned) between [[Cassiopeia (TOS)|Cassiopeia]] and [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]].
| Queen [[Cassiopeia (1880)|Cassiopeia]] || [[Cassiopeia]] || The ''1880'' counterpart appears to be "in name only" as she has a sister, Sheba. Many of her issues with Sheba are similar to the rivalry (wherein Starbuck is concerned) between {{TOS|Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia}} and {{TOS|Athena}}.
|-
|-
| [[Boxey (1880)|Boxey]] || [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is a manservant, or page, of Lady Athena. He shares very little childish tendencies and is exceedingly proper.  
| [[Boxey (1880)|Boxey]] || {{TOS|Boxey}} || The ''1880'' counterpart is a manservant, or page, of Lady Athena. He shares very little childish tendencies and is exceedingly proper.  
|-
|-
| [[Muffit (1880)|Muffit]] || [[Muffit]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is a humanoid creature with a predilection for instability. Aside from the name, Muffit isn't a lovable robot daggit.  
| [[Muffit (1880)|Muffit]] || [[Muffit]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is a humanoid creature with a predilection for instability. Aside from the name, Muffit isn't a lovable robot daggit.  
|-
|-
| Professor [[Baltar (1880)|Baltar]] || [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] / [[Imperious Leader]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is the master of the Cylonics, and betrays his race due to his thirst for power. Baltar also creates his own leadership position using the bombastic title of "Imperious Leader."
| Professor [[Baltar (1880)|Baltar]] || {{TOS|Baltar}} / [[Imperious Leader]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is the master of the Cylonics, and betrays his race due to his thirst for power. Baltar also creates his own leadership position using the bombastic title of "Imperious Leader."
|-
|-
| Count [[Iblis (1880)|Iblis]] || [[Iblis]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is a computer scientist and inventor, and has a hand in creating the Cylonics and the [[babbage]] computer, Lu-c-fer. Iblis is merely human (as opposed to his counterpart), but also has his own thirst for power and attempts to seize it by transferring his consciousness into Lu-c-fer.
| Count [[Iblis (1880)|Iblis]] || [[Iblis]] || The ''1880'' counterpart is a computer scientist and inventor, and has a hand in creating the Cylonics and the [[babbage]] computer, Lu-c-fer. Iblis is merely human (as opposed to his counterpart), but also has his own thirst for power and attempts to seize it by transferring his consciousness into Lu-c-fer.
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| {{1880|Rising Star}} || ''{{TOS|Rising Star}}'' || In the [[Original Series]], ''Rising Star'' is a luxury liner, whereas the ''1880'' series features it as an outlaw planet ruled by Queens.
| {{1880|Rising Star}} || ''{{TOS|Rising Star}}'' || In the [[Original Series]], ''Rising Star'' is a luxury liner, whereas the ''1880'' series features it as an outlaw planet ruled by Queens.
|-
|-
| ''{{1880|Starchaser}}'' || ''[[Starchaser]]'' || In the [[Original Series]], ''Starchaser'' is Starbuck's modified {{TOS|Viper}} seen in "[[The Long Patrol]]" (where Proteus is also introduced), whereas the ''1880'' counterpart makes it more of a transport in the style of ''[[wookieepedia:Millennium Falcon|Millennium Falcon]]''.  
| ''{{1880|Starchaser}}'' || ''[[Starchaser]]'' || In the [[Original Series]], ''Starchaser'' is Starbuck's modified {{TOS|Viper}} seen in "[[The Long Patrol]]" (where Proteus is also introduced), whereas the ''1880'' counterpart makes it more of a transport in the style of ''[[wookiepedia:Millennium Falcon|Millennium Falcon]]''.  
|}
|}
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===Covers===
===Covers===


<gallery>
<gallery mode="slideshow">
BSGvBSG0101011ACasaday.jpg|'''Cover A''' Main colorized cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101011ACasaday.jpg|'''Cover A''' Main colorized cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101021BDesjardins.jpg|'''Cover B''' Alternate cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Johnny Desjardins]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Mohan]]
BSGvBSG0101021BDesjardins.jpg|'''Cover B''' Alternate cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Johnny Desjardins]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Mohan]]
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==== Other Incentives ====
==== Other Incentives ====


<gallery>
<gallery mode="slideshow">
BSGvBSG0101091IIncen10CassB.jpg|'''Cover I''' Colorized virgin incentive cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101091IIncen10CassB.jpg|'''Cover I''' Colorized virgin incentive cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101131MIncen50CassBW.jpg |'''Cover M''' Black-and-white cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>
BSGvBSG0101131MIncen50CassBW.jpg |'''Cover M''' Black-and-white cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>
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: ''The following are unused concept covers that differ from the final released product.''
: ''The following are unused concept covers that differ from the final released product.''


<gallery>
<gallery mode="slideshow">
BSGvBSG0101011ACasaday.jpg|'''Cover A''' Main colorized cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101011ACasaday.jpg|'''Cover A''' Main colorized cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[John Cassaday]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Laura Martin]]
BSGvBSG0101031CActionFigAda.jpg|'''Cover C''' Adama Action Figure Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
BSGvBSG0101031CActionFigAda.jpg|'''Cover C''' Adama Action Figure Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
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: ''Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.''
: ''Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.''


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<gallery mode="slideshow">
BSGvsBSG01Int1.jpg|Page 1
BSGvsBSG01Int1.jpg|Page 1
BSGvsBSG01Int2.jpg|Page 2
BSGvsBSG01Int2.jpg|Page 2
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==References==
==References==
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{{comic list|series=BSGvsBSG}}

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Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica 1
Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica 1
An issue of the Dynamite series.
Issue No. 1
Writer(s) Peter David
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Summary[edit]

At last! The epic story you've been dying to see is here, a galaxy and timeline-spanning saga bringing the two very different (and yet so very much alike) crews of the Battlestar Galacticas series together. But don't expect this historic meeting of heroes to be friendly: they have no idea why they have been brought together, or what the result of this unprecedented meeting is. And it starts here as the legendary Commander Cain and the crew of the Pegasus are revealed to be alive, and have encountered an individual they never thought they would meet: the last Cylon. All this has happened before, but there will NEVER be anything like it again![1]

Plot[edit]

Chapter 1[edit]

  • Pegasus jumps away from the two Cylon basestars that they attacked at Gamoray.
  • Tyr reports that the majority of damage occurred on Pegasus's portside, and that the engines barely managed the lightspeed jump. With low fuel, they're able to only sustain forward motion until they can replenish. Furthermore, the hull is damaged, but can be repaired given time.
  • Cain replies that, with their engines dead and Galactica also believing them to be dead, they have nothing but time.
  • Two sectares later, Cain records a letter to Sheba. He notes that he considers giving up command, so that he may relieve himself of the burden and rest while thinking about his daughter's fate. He further notes that repairs to the hull are as complete as they can make them.
  • His executive officer, Iollas, enters his quarters without knocking. Cain chides him for this, and they discuss whether or not Earth exists; Cain believes it doesn't, and that it is a "fairy tale" that Adama and his flock of survivors tell themselves in order to get through their exodus from their destroyed Colonies.
  • Cain receives a call from the bridge, asking for his presence.
  • Tyr reports that they're receiving a distress beacon from a dead planet, which activated shortly after they entered the sector. Before they can discuss further, they receive a direct hail from a bi-pedaled creature. She asks if they are "hoomans," to which Cain replies in the affirmative. She requests a face-to-face meeting on the planet surface.
  • Iollas offers to go to the surface in Cain's stead, but Cain dismisses the offer.

Notes[edit]

Timeline[edit]

Incongruences[edit]

  • As is the case throughout the Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica series, the artistic depictions of the ships (and even persons) between the two different universes are either interchanged, or swapped entirely.
  • With regard to characters, Pegasus executive officer Tolan that had been featured in "The Living Legend" is unmentioned—and quite possibly either forgotten about or ignored by the author for reasons unknown—and an older character named Iollas assumes this role instead. Of note, Iollas himself is neither seen nor mentioned in future issues of Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica.

Nods[edit]

  • Cain's comment of "Looks like I picked the wrong day to give up command" is a likely nod to Lloyd Bridges' character of "Steve McCroskey" in Airplane! and its sequel. This is due to McCroskey being known for his "looks like I picked the wrong day to give up [on something]" statements during stressful situations the something being either "smoking," "sniffing glue," et cetera.


Analysis[edit]

Questions[edit]

Noteworthy Dialogue[edit]

Official Statements[edit]

Related Imagery[edit]

Covers[edit]

Other Incentives[edit]

Earlier Unused Iterations[edit]

The following are unused concept covers that differ from the final released product.

Preview Pages[edit]

Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.

References[edit]

  1. Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #1 (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 10 October 2019.