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** Later, he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
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** Later, Then he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
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* InternalReveal: From the fact that he saw two identical blonde women accompanying the Centurions, and can think of no reason that human beings - who just happen to be twins - would help the Cylons, Helo pieces together that humanoid Cylons exist, and were used to set up the surprise attack on the Colonies through infiltration. Later, he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
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* InternalReveal: InternalReveal:
** From the fact that he saw two identical blonde women accompanying the Centurions, and can think of no reason that human beings - who just happen to be twins - would help the Cylons, Helo pieces together that humanoid Cylons exist, and were used to set up the surprise attack on the Colonies through infiltration. This is borne out when he and Sharon see two more Sixes at Delphi.
** Later, he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
** From the fact that he saw two identical blonde women accompanying the Centurions, and can think of no reason that human beings - who just happen to be twins - would help the Cylons, Helo pieces together that humanoid Cylons exist, and were used to set up the surprise attack on the Colonies through infiltration. This is borne out when he and Sharon see two more Sixes at Delphi.
** Later, he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
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On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a Cylon as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back…
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On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base.base, watching from a ledge as one Six takes orders from another at the gate. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a Cylon as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back…
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Meanwhile, on Caprica, Helo and Sharon have reached the outskirts of Delphi. He is still wondering how there can be two separate versions of the same woman, and realizes that the Cylons have created human models. Sharon tries to justify it by saying that the humanoid Cylons as being misled and can feel emotions like love, but he counters by saying they're just machines.
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Meanwhile, on Caprica, Helo and Sharon have reached the outskirts of Delphi. He is still wondering how there can be two separate versions of the same woman, and realizes that the Cylons have created human models. Sharon tries to justify it by saying that the humanoid Cylons as are being misled and can feel emotions like love, but he counters by saying they're just machines.
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On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back…
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On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy Cylon as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back…
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* InternalReveal: From the fact that he saw two identical blonde women accompanying the Centurions, and can think of no reason that human beings - who just happen to be twins - would help the Cylons, Helo pieces together that humanoid Cylons exist, and were used to set up the surprise attack on the Colonies through infiltration. Later, he discovers that Sharon is also a Cylon when another of her model appears and tries to shoot him, but is prevented by Sharon shooting her.
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* TrialBalloonQuestion: Sharon floats the idea that the human-form Cylons could be misguided and capable of emotions like love, but Helo shoots this down, unable to believe that they could be anything but machines if they can wipe out entire planetary populations.
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* TrialBalloonQuestion: Sharon floats the idea that the human-form Cylons could be misguided and capable of emotions like love, but Helo shoots this down, unable to believe that they could be anything but machines JustAMachine if they can wipe cross the MoralEventHorizon by wiping out entire planetary populations.populations. [[invoked]]
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* TrialBalloonQuestion: Sharon floats the idea that the human-form Cylons could be misguided and capable of emotions like love, but Helo shoots this down, unable to believe that they could be anything but machines if they can wipe out entire planetary populations.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Upon realizing that Sharon (the woman he's been romantically involved with and on the run with for several days) is a Cylon too, Helo immediately flees the heliport, despite her begging for him to come back.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Upon realizing that Sharon (the woman he's been romantically involved with and on the run with for several days) is a Cylon too, Cylon, Helo immediately flees the heliport, despite her begging for him to come back.
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* KarmaHoudini: The individual who killed Valance is never captured.
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* KarmaHoudini: The individual who killed Valance is never captured.captured, or even identified to the audience.
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Onboard ''Galactica'', Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
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Onboard ''Galactica'', Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] Head Six promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
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* GoingCommando: [=HeadSix=] points out to Baltar that Playa the reporter isn't wearing panties during the delegates' meeting.
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* GoingCommando: [=HeadSix=] Head Six points out to Baltar that Playa the reporter isn't wearing panties during the delegates' meeting.
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* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: [=HeadSix=] to Baltar, after telling him that he can have any woman he wants, but she could rip his heart out of his chest if she wanted to.
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* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: [=HeadSix=] Head Six to Baltar, after telling him that he can have any woman he wants, but she could rip his heart out of his chest if she wanted to.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Having broken up, Tyrol and Boomer dance with Cally and Gaeta respectively. [[spoiler:In Season 2, it will become explicit that Cally is in love with Tyrol and the two of them will eventually marry. And in the webisode series ''The Face of the Enemy'', it'll be revealed that Gaeta had a relationship with another copy of Number Eight, Boomer's model. Although the latter is unintentional foreshadowing, since Gaeta's Cylon ex-lover was originally going to be a Six until Creator/TriciaHelfer proved unavailable]].
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Having broken up, Tyrol and Boomer dance with Cally and Gaeta respectively. [[spoiler:In Season 2, it will become explicit that Cally is in love with Tyrol and the two of them will eventually marry. And in the webisode series ''The Face of the Enemy'', it'll be revealed that Gaeta had a relationship with another copy of Number Eight, Boomer's model. Although the latter is unintentional more like serendipitous foreshadowing, since Gaeta's Cylon ex-lover was originally going to be a Six until Creator/TriciaHelfer proved unavailable]].
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Onboard the ''Cloud Nine'' luxury liner, various politicians are gathering to celebrate Colonial Day, the annual signing of the Articles of Colonization. Roslin has chosen to celebrate the holiday by electing a new Quorum of Twelve, who will oversee the legislative branch of the Colonial government.
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Onboard the ''Cloud Nine'' luxury liner, various politicians are gathering to celebrate Colonial Day, the annual celebration of the signing of the Articles of Colonization. Roslin has chosen to celebrate the holiday by electing a new Quorum of Twelve, who will oversee the legislative branch of the Colonial government.
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* FictionalHoliday: The eponymous Colonial Day.
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* FictionalHoliday: The eponymous Colonial Day.Day, which commemorates the signing of the Articles of Colonization that established a united government for the Twelve Colonies.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Having broken up, Tyrol and Boomer dance with Cally and Gaeta respectively. [[spoiler:In Season 2, it will become explicit that Cally is in love with Tyrol and the two of them will eventually marry. And in the webisode series ''The Face of the Enemy'', it'll be revealed that Gaeta had a relationship with another copy of Number Eight, Boomer's model. Although the latter is unintentional foreshadowing, since Gaeta's Cylon ex-lover was originally going to be a Six until Creator/TriciaHelfer proved unavailable]].
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Having broken up, Tyrol and Boomer dance with Cally and Gaeta respectively. [[spoiler:In Season 2, it will become explicit that Cally is in love with Tyrol and the two of them will eventually marry. And in the webisode series ''The Face of the Enemy'', it'll be revealed that Gaeta had a relationship with another copy of Number Eight, Boomer's model. Although the latter is unintentional foreshadowing, since Gaeta's Cylon ex-lover was originally going to be a Six until Creator/TriciaHelfer proved unavailable]].
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* ShootTheDog: Roslin forces Gray to drop out as her preferred VP candidate with a "for reasons of health" excuse, which they both know will be a humiliating blatant lie. Even worse as Gray didn't even want the job and ran at Roslin's insistence. Gray isn't pleased, ultimately saying to her face that Roslin has become just another backstabbing politician.
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Onboard the Cloud Nine ''Cloud Nine'' luxury liner, various politicians are gathering to celebrate Colonial Day, the annual signing of the Articles of Colonization. Roslin has chosen to celebrate the holiday by electing a new Quorum of Twelve, who will oversee the legislative branch of the Colonial government.
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Onboard Galactica, Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
The next day, the Quorum nominees meet onboard the luxury liner Cloud Nine for their inaugural meeting. Baltar notices that one of the reporters has been eying him throughout the meeting, while Zarek causes a stir when he motions to elect one of the delegates as Vice President. When Roslin asks who will be step up for the nomination, the Virgon delegate endorses Zarek as Vice President. Roslin elects to leave the position open for 3 days before closing nominations.
Later, Roslin asks Gray to run for the Vice President position, while Zarek rails against Roslin and Adama for running the Fleet in a glorified dictatorship.
Lee, listening to Zarek's interview in Cloud Nine's bar, turns it off and gets into an argument with a Sagittaron civilian. The fight escalates until the civilian and Lee begin fighting. In the confusion, the assassin, Valance, has his weapon case knocked onto the floor while sitting in the bar. Starbuck notices it and chases him, managing to stop him by pulling out her own weapon while Lee knocks out the civilian.
The next day, the Quorum nominees meet onboard the luxury liner Cloud Nine for their inaugural meeting. Baltar notices that one of the reporters has been eying him throughout the meeting, while Zarek causes a stir when he motions to elect one of the delegates as Vice President. When Roslin asks who will be step up for the nomination, the Virgon delegate endorses Zarek as Vice President. Roslin elects to leave the position open for 3 days before closing nominations.
Later, Roslin asks Gray to run for the Vice President position, while Zarek rails against Roslin and Adama for running the Fleet in a glorified dictatorship.
Lee, listening to Zarek's interview in Cloud Nine's bar, turns it off and gets into an argument with a Sagittaron civilian. The fight escalates until the civilian and Lee begin fighting. In the confusion, the assassin, Valance, has his weapon case knocked onto the floor while sitting in the bar. Starbuck notices it and chases him, managing to stop him by pulling out her own weapon while Lee knocks out the civilian.
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Onboard Galactica, ''Galactica'', Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
The next day, the Quorum nominees meet onboard the luxury linerCloud Nine ''Cloud Nine'' for their inaugural meeting. Baltar notices that one of the reporters has been eying him throughout the meeting, while Zarek causes a stir when he motions to elect one of the delegates as Vice President. When Roslin asks who will be step up for the nomination, the Virgon delegate endorses Zarek as Vice President. Roslin elects to leave the position open for 3 days before closing nominations.
Later, Roslin asks Gray to run for the Vice President position, while Zarek rails against Roslin and Adama for running theFleet fleet in a glorified dictatorship.
Lee, listening to Zarek's interview inCloud Nine's ''Cloud Nine''[='=]s bar, turns it off and gets into an argument with a Sagittaron civilian. The fight escalates until the civilian and Lee begin fighting. In the confusion, the assassin, Valance, has his weapon case knocked onto the floor while sitting in the bar. Starbuck notices it and chases him, managing to stop him by pulling out her own weapon while Lee knocks out the civilian.
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On Cloud Nine, Lee and Kara interrogate Valance, but he won't give up any information. During the next Quorum meeting, Lee indicates to Zarek that Valance was captured and that he's next. Afterwards, Ellen is sitting at the bar when Zarek offers to make her a drink. He discusses the pending results with her, and she mentions that she's interested in assuring her and her husband's future. Zarek responds by asking her where Valance is. Later that day, Lee and Kara react in shock when they see Valance, who had his wrists slit in the interrogation room.
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. Onboard Colonial One, Lee and Tigh try to figure out who killed Valance, while Roslin listens to Baltar's interview and realizes he can be a suitable leadership candidate. She informs Gray that he will have to step out of the race because of health reasons, and then goes to visit Baltar. She informs the doctor that she wants him to be Vice-President, and he agrees to be her running mate.
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see her then...
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back...
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. Onboard Colonial One, Lee and Tigh try to figure out who killed Valance, while Roslin listens to Baltar's interview and realizes he can be a suitable leadership candidate. She informs Gray that he will have to step out of the race because of health reasons, and then goes to visit Baltar. She informs the doctor that she wants him to be Vice-President, and he agrees to be her running mate.
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see her then...
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back...
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On Cloud Nine, ''Cloud Nine'', Lee and Kara interrogate Valance, but he won't give up any information. During the next Quorum meeting, Lee indicates to Zarek that Valance was captured and that he's next. Afterwards, Ellen is sitting at the bar when Zarek offers to make her a drink. He discusses the pending results with her, and she mentions that she's interested in assuring her and her husband's future. Zarek responds by asking her where Valance is. Later that day, Lee and Kara react in shock when they see Valance, who had his wrists slit in the interrogation room.
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. OnboardColonial One, ''Colonial One'', Lee and Tigh try to figure out who killed Valance, while Roslin listens to Baltar's interview and realizes he can be a suitable leadership candidate. She informs Gray that he will have to step out of the race because of health reasons, and then goes to visit Baltar. She informs the doctor that she wants him to be Vice-President, and he agrees to be her running mate.
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see herthen...
then…
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to comeback...
back…
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. Onboard
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see her
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come
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* HotScoop: Playa Palacios, who has sex with Baltar in a bathroom stall in order to get exclusive news about his campaign for Vice-President.
** In fairness, it's just a coincidence that she overhears that, [[ChickMagnet the sex having already happened]].
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'''Season 1, Episode 11:'''
!Colonial Day
Onboard the Cloud Nine luxury liner, various politicians are gathering to celebrate Colonial Day, the annual signing of the Articles of Colonization. Roslin has chosen to celebrate the holiday by electing a new Quorum of Twelve, who will oversee the legislative branch of the Colonial government.
As a group of reporters discusses Roslin's leadership over the last few months, Roslin paces nervously onboard Colonial One, while elsewhere, an unseen man loads a pistol and weapon case. As Roslin listens, the reporters announce that Tom Zarek has been appointed as the Sagittaron delegate.
Onboard Galactica, Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
The next day, the Quorum nominees meet onboard the luxury liner Cloud Nine for their inaugural meeting. Baltar notices that one of the reporters has been eying him throughout the meeting, while Zarek causes a stir when he motions to elect one of the delegates as Vice President. When Roslin asks who will be step up for the nomination, the Virgon delegate endorses Zarek as Vice President. Roslin elects to leave the position open for 3 days before closing nominations.
Later, Roslin asks Gray to run for the Vice President position, while Zarek rails against Roslin and Adama for running the Fleet in a glorified dictatorship.
Lee, listening to Zarek's interview in Cloud Nine's bar, turns it off and gets into an argument with a Sagittaron civilian. The fight escalates until the civilian and Lee begin fighting. In the confusion, the assassin, Valance, has his weapon case knocked onto the floor while sitting in the bar. Starbuck notices it and chases him, managing to stop him by pulling out her own weapon while Lee knocks out the civilian.
Meanwhile, on Caprica, Helo and Sharon have reached the outskirts of Delphi. He is still wondering how there can be two separate versions of the same woman, and realizes that the Cylons have created human models. Sharon tries to justify it by saying that the humanoid Cylons as being misled and can feel emotions like love, but he counters by saying they're just machines.
On Cloud Nine, Lee and Kara interrogate Valance, but he won't give up any information. During the next Quorum meeting, Lee indicates to Zarek that Valance was captured and that he's next. Afterwards, Ellen is sitting at the bar when Zarek offers to make her a drink. He discusses the pending results with her, and she mentions that she's interested in assuring her and her husband's future. Zarek responds by asking her where Valance is. Later that day, Lee and Kara react in shock when they see Valance, who had his wrists slit in the interrogation room.
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. Onboard Colonial One, Lee and Tigh try to figure out who killed Valance, while Roslin listens to Baltar's interview and realizes he can be a suitable leadership candidate. She informs Gray that he will have to step out of the race because of health reasons, and then goes to visit Baltar. She informs the doctor that she wants him to be Vice-President, and he agrees to be her running mate.
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see her then...
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back...
!Tropes
* BathroomStallOfOverheardInsults: Playa after Roslin informs Baltar about the Vice-President position.
* CharacterShilling: Inverted with Zarek. Despite the fact that he legally gets the Sagittaron nomination for the Quorum and is suggested to be Vice-President, Roslin still doesn't trust him.
* TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong: Zarek's point about Roslin and Bill essentially leading by dictatorship is true, but his point is moot because he is a former terrorist who wants power only for himself.
* DisasterDemocracy: The elections held on Colonial Day.
* FictionalHoliday: The eponymous Colonial Day.
* GoingCommando: [=HeadSix=] points out to Baltar that Playa the reporter isn't wearing panties during the delegates' meeting.
* HotScoop: Playa Palacios, who has sex with Baltar in a bathroom stall in order to get exclusive news about his campaign for Vice-President.
** In fairness, it's just a coincidence that she overhears that, [[ChickMagnet the sex having already happened]].
* KarmaHoudini: The individual who killed Valance is never captured.
* LadyMacbeth: Ellen curries favor with Zarek and his group in order to get more publicity for her husband and some fleet benefits.
* MediaScrum: The various reporters covering the elections and press conferences.
* RememberTheNewGuy: Apparently, Wallace Gray is not only one of Roslin's senior-most advisors, but he has been regulating the Fleet's internal economy behind-the-scenes and is trusted enough by her to be retained as a vice-presidential candidate. He never appears again after this episode.
* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Subverted. Lee and Kara threaten to do this to Valance if he doesn't co-operate, but he doesn't break. They don't get the chance to do anything else before Valance is murdered.
* SheCleansUpNicely: Kara, during the ceremony when Baltar is sworn in.
* ShoutOut:
** When Roslin is talking to Zarek after he gets the nomination.
--> '''Roslin:''' Don't smirk, Zarek. I won't kiss you.
--> '''Zarek:''' It's a shame. [[{{Film/Patton}} I shaved very close in anticipation of getting smacked by you]].
** Playa's "leg-uncrossing" scene appears to be one to ''Film/BasicInstinct''.
* UnusualEuphemism: Baltar, as he's leading Playa into the bathroom stall.
--> '''Baltar:''' I'm going to give you an ''exclusive''.
* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: [=HeadSix=] to Baltar, after telling him that he can have any woman he wants, but she could rip his heart out of his chest if she wanted to.
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!Colonial Day
Onboard the Cloud Nine luxury liner, various politicians are gathering to celebrate Colonial Day, the annual signing of the Articles of Colonization. Roslin has chosen to celebrate the holiday by electing a new Quorum of Twelve, who will oversee the legislative branch of the Colonial government.
As a group of reporters discusses Roslin's leadership over the last few months, Roslin paces nervously onboard Colonial One, while elsewhere, an unseen man loads a pistol and weapon case. As Roslin listens, the reporters announce that Tom Zarek has been appointed as the Sagittaron delegate.
Onboard Galactica, Baltar is working on his test samples when Kara comes in and informs him that he has been chosen to be the Caprican delegate for the Quorum. Baltar is confused and isn't very excited, but [=HeadSix=] promises him that there are many benefits to being a delegate.
The next day, the Quorum nominees meet onboard the luxury liner Cloud Nine for their inaugural meeting. Baltar notices that one of the reporters has been eying him throughout the meeting, while Zarek causes a stir when he motions to elect one of the delegates as Vice President. When Roslin asks who will be step up for the nomination, the Virgon delegate endorses Zarek as Vice President. Roslin elects to leave the position open for 3 days before closing nominations.
Later, Roslin asks Gray to run for the Vice President position, while Zarek rails against Roslin and Adama for running the Fleet in a glorified dictatorship.
Lee, listening to Zarek's interview in Cloud Nine's bar, turns it off and gets into an argument with a Sagittaron civilian. The fight escalates until the civilian and Lee begin fighting. In the confusion, the assassin, Valance, has his weapon case knocked onto the floor while sitting in the bar. Starbuck notices it and chases him, managing to stop him by pulling out her own weapon while Lee knocks out the civilian.
Meanwhile, on Caprica, Helo and Sharon have reached the outskirts of Delphi. He is still wondering how there can be two separate versions of the same woman, and realizes that the Cylons have created human models. Sharon tries to justify it by saying that the humanoid Cylons as being misled and can feel emotions like love, but he counters by saying they're just machines.
On Cloud Nine, Lee and Kara interrogate Valance, but he won't give up any information. During the next Quorum meeting, Lee indicates to Zarek that Valance was captured and that he's next. Afterwards, Ellen is sitting at the bar when Zarek offers to make her a drink. He discusses the pending results with her, and she mentions that she's interested in assuring her and her husband's future. Zarek responds by asking her where Valance is. Later that day, Lee and Kara react in shock when they see Valance, who had his wrists slit in the interrogation room.
Elsewhere, Baltar gives an interview where he defends Roslin's leadership qualities. Onboard Colonial One, Lee and Tigh try to figure out who killed Valance, while Roslin listens to Baltar's interview and realizes he can be a suitable leadership candidate. She informs Gray that he will have to step out of the race because of health reasons, and then goes to visit Baltar. She informs the doctor that she wants him to be Vice-President, and he agrees to be her running mate.
Later, the delegates vote between Baltar and Zarek. The resulting decision is a tie, with Roslin having to make the final vote. Roslin votes for Baltar, and he is sworn in as the new Vice-President. At the gala ceremony, the various couples dance, while Zarek indicates to Roslin that the Presidential election is still six months away and he'll see her then...
On Caprica, Helo and Sharon move into the Delphi base. They split up to secure the area and Helo takes an upper walkway, when he notices another copy of Sharon wearing a white jacket. The copy moves to shoot Helo as he stares in shock, only to be shot by Sharon. Helo realizes his Sharon is a copy as well, and runs away as she pleads for him to come back...
!Tropes
* BathroomStallOfOverheardInsults: Playa after Roslin informs Baltar about the Vice-President position.
* CharacterShilling: Inverted with Zarek. Despite the fact that he legally gets the Sagittaron nomination for the Quorum and is suggested to be Vice-President, Roslin still doesn't trust him.
* TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong: Zarek's point about Roslin and Bill essentially leading by dictatorship is true, but his point is moot because he is a former terrorist who wants power only for himself.
* DisasterDemocracy: The elections held on Colonial Day.
* FictionalHoliday: The eponymous Colonial Day.
* GoingCommando: [=HeadSix=] points out to Baltar that Playa the reporter isn't wearing panties during the delegates' meeting.
* HotScoop: Playa Palacios, who has sex with Baltar in a bathroom stall in order to get exclusive news about his campaign for Vice-President.
** In fairness, it's just a coincidence that she overhears that, [[ChickMagnet the sex having already happened]].
* KarmaHoudini: The individual who killed Valance is never captured.
* LadyMacbeth: Ellen curries favor with Zarek and his group in order to get more publicity for her husband and some fleet benefits.
* MediaScrum: The various reporters covering the elections and press conferences.
* RememberTheNewGuy: Apparently, Wallace Gray is not only one of Roslin's senior-most advisors, but he has been regulating the Fleet's internal economy behind-the-scenes and is trusted enough by her to be retained as a vice-presidential candidate. He never appears again after this episode.
* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Subverted. Lee and Kara threaten to do this to Valance if he doesn't co-operate, but he doesn't break. They don't get the chance to do anything else before Valance is murdered.
* SheCleansUpNicely: Kara, during the ceremony when Baltar is sworn in.
* ShoutOut:
** When Roslin is talking to Zarek after he gets the nomination.
--> '''Roslin:''' Don't smirk, Zarek. I won't kiss you.
--> '''Zarek:''' It's a shame. [[{{Film/Patton}} I shaved very close in anticipation of getting smacked by you]].
** Playa's "leg-uncrossing" scene appears to be one to ''Film/BasicInstinct''.
* UnusualEuphemism: Baltar, as he's leading Playa into the bathroom stall.
--> '''Baltar:''' I'm going to give you an ''exclusive''.
* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: [=HeadSix=] to Baltar, after telling him that he can have any woman he wants, but she could rip his heart out of his chest if she wanted to.
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