Blood on the Scales

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"Blood on the Scales"
An episode of the Re-imagined Series
Episode No. Season 4, Episode 14
Writer(s) Michael Angeli [1]
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Production No. 416
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA February 6, 2009 [2]
CAN airdate CAN Early 2009
UK airdate UK Early 2009
DVD release
Population 39,603 survivors (Population decline. 40)
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Overview

Felix Gaeta's mutiny continues while Roslin finds refuge on the Cylon Basestar.

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

  • The Quorum of Twelve were murdered on Zarek's order for supporting President Roslin. Lee Adama survived as he wasn't present during the Quorum session. Two other regular Quorum members (Gemenon Delegate and one other delegate) were replaced by temporary stand-ins (who were killed), and their fate is unknown.
  • This episode marks the death of Felix Gaeta and Tom Zarek who are executed by firing squad for their mutiny against Adama and the government.

Analysis

Questions

  • What will be the fate of the other mutineers (Racetrack, Narcho, Seelix, etc)?
  • Will Kelly be allowed to resume his duties on Galactica?
  • Who will replace Zarek as Vice President?
  • Who will take over Gaeta's duties?
  • What repercussions will the Quorum's assassination have on the Fleet?
  • What is the significance of the damage Tyrol discovers in the engine room? How long has it been there?
  • Will Anders survive his injuries?
  • Will the rebel Cylons become less trusting of the humans as a result of this mutiny?
  • Did Baltar really understand who Gaeta was as he claimed he did?
  • What was that device Roslin and Leoben were using to communicate with the rest of the Fleet?
  • Why was Lee Adama - as opposed to Roslin - present at Zarek and Gaeta's execution?

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