Battlestar Galactica Episode 1.12 Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 1
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Battlestar Galactica Episode 1.12 Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 1

Episode Premiere
Jan 17, 2005
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama
Production Company
BSkyB, NBC Uni, R&D TV, Stanford, UMS
Official Site
http://www.syfy.com/battlestar/
Episode Premiere
Jan 17, 2005
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama
Period
2004 - 2009
Production Co
BSkyB, NBC Uni, R&D TV, Stanford, UMS
Distributor
Syfy
Official Site
http://www.syfy.com/battlestar/
Director
Michael Rymer
Screenwriter
David Eick, Ronald D. Moore
Main Cast
Additional Cast
  • Stephen Spender

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

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

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

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