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CROWD CHEERING
BUZZER BUZZING
If those two keep at it, they're going to end up killing each other.
Hey, Starbuck!
You can't possibly believe that Starbuck did this?
Lieutenant Starbuck to the Galactica brig.
The brig?
It's the law, Starbuck. I'm sorry.
They're gonna convict me.
Starbuck, Adama will send Vipers after you!
And then what are you gonna do?
Fire on Sheba or Boomer or me?
If I have to, yes.
ADAMA: This day, our scouts have sent back word of yet another planet
along the coordinates given us by our mysterious super-race.
More and more often,
the planets we come across bear signs of the lost 13th tribe.
We are getting closer to Earth.
And once we have plotted her precise location,
we will carefully formulate a plan
for observing and sampling her culture.
Too sudden an appearance from their brothers and sisters in space
could send our sister world into a wave of culture shock
from which she might never recover.
And are the inhabitants of Earth
far in advance of us at this point of their development
or merely primitive animals fallen from a greater time?
| feel we will soon know.
CROWD CHEERING
BUZZER BUZZING
Oh!
It would appear to this commentator
that Ortega rib-blocked Starbuck after the score.
Apparently, the officiator couldn't see it. How would you call it, Boomer?
Uh,|don%er to second-guess an officiator,
but Ortega likes to play to the limit of the rules.
CROWD CHEERING
Every time Starbuck plays against Ortega,
his body ends up looking like a black and blue Orion hasher the next morning.
Oh?
Well, as a med tech, I usually end up patching him up.
Oh, I see.
Sheba!
I'm serious. Ever since the academy,
those two have been at each other's throat.
You're right. If it wasn't gambling,
it was women, and now it's Triad.
SHEBA: Don't worry. Starbuck can handle himself.
Maybe, but if those two keep at it, they're going to end up killing each other.
BUZZER BUZZING Yeah!
Will there be anything else, gentlemen?
I'm going off duty in two centons.
ADAMA: No, thank you. That'll be all.
Now, his wingman is Flight Sergeant Barton.
ADAMA: This Ortega, does he always play this way?
Oh, he's a very aggressive type.
Hates to lose at anything.
It's an asset in a Viper but in Triad...
Are you sure you don't want to go to the court
and watch the rest from the gallery?
It's just a short walk down the corridor.
But these seats are much more comfortable.
We have good Ambrosia and good company. Huh?
Yes, of course.
COMMENTATOR: Cheap shot by Ortega!
BUZZER BUZZING
AUDIENCE EXCLAIMING
BUZZER BUZZING
Ortega, unnecessary blocking after the score.
Starbuck, free shot.
The officiator caught that one.
Ortega didn't even attempt to hide it.
Your friend's asking for it.
What friend?
I fly with him because I'm assigned.
| play with him because he wins.
BUZZER BUZZING AUDIENCE CHEERING
That ties the score, and that penalty could cost Ortega the game.
BOOMER: One more like that, Zed, and he'll be out of this game.
BUZZER BUZZING
AUDIENCE EXCLAIMING
BUZZER BUZZING
Ortega, rib-blocking after the score. Out of the game.
AUDIENCE APPLAUDING
Starbuck, fighting, out of the game.
What?
It's the rules. You let him get to you.
Now take a turbo wash and cool off.
I'll kill him.
Where are you going? I recognize that look on Starbuck's face.
What do you want, Starbuck?
A few centons with you alone.
You got it! That's enough! Both of you!
Stay out of this. VVhy?
So you two can bash each other's heads in?
I said stay out of it!
Starbuck, either one of you puts a hand on the other one,
I'm gonna put you both on report.
You'll be grounded for at least a secton.
You wouldn't do that.
Try me.
All right, Starbuck, we'll finish this another time,
when your woman is not around.
You only delayed the inevitable.
Starbuck, act your age. Just stay away from him.
You're asking a lot. Yeah, and I'm gonna ask a lot more.
I'll be waiting for you in the docking lounge.
The next shuttle to the Galactica is in 10 centons.
I want you to be on it or don't try and see me later.
That's hardly time to turbo wash and dress!
Or fight!!
COMMENTATOR: They dive for the sphere. It bounces loose. Vargas has it.
He sends a high, spinning deflection across the court to Parem.
Barton body-checks him into the wall. He ’3 down.
He ’3 a little groggy after that hit.
FAINT AUDIENCE CHEERING
I knew it would come to this.
BUZZER BUZZING
Score blue.
Hey, Starbuck!
Why aren't you playing? I got a wager on you.
Yeah, that's it! COMMENTATOR: Barton body-checks him into the wall.
He ’3 down. He ’3 a little groggy after that.
You know, Tigh, if we left now, we could avoid the crowd.
Adama, the game's tied.
Oh?
Oh, you're on time, the shuttle isn't. They announced it'd be late.
I hope it won't be long. The sooner I get out of here the better.
ADAMA: One laser blast to the heart.
He must have been dead before he started to fall.
Ortega's laser hasn't been fired.
Who discovered the body?
I did.
ADAMA: What's your name?
Chella.
What were you doing here? | work here.
I'd just got off shift and wanted to catch
the last few centons of the game.
Did you happen to see anyone else around here?
Yes. Starbuck.
He ran around the corner back there. I was wondering why.
Starbuck?
Yes. He almost knocked me down.
Colonel, find Starbuck and run a routine check on his laser.
One moment, Colonel.
Father, you can't possibly believe that Starbuck did this?
Now, Apollo, what I believe is unimportant.
Everyone watching those games saw what was going on
between Starbuck and Ortega.
Starbuck was seen running away from here.
The sooner his laser is checked, the sooner he'll be cleared.
You're right. May I look for him?
Yes, of course. Colonel, Captain Apollo will find Starbuck.
Count me in, sir.
Let's go.
CASSIOPEIA: You're being awfully quiet.
I'm sorry. I guess my head is still back in the game.
WOMAN: ON PA Galactica shuttle now ready for boarding.
Maybe I can take your mind off it
when we get back to the Galactica.
Hey, Starbuck!
Hey, don't tell me, we won. Or rather, you won.
Ortega's been killed.
What? How?
A laser.
Someone saw you running, Starbuck.
Sure, I was running to catch this shuttle. What's that got to do with...
Wait, you don't think I had anything to do with it?
Of course not, but we have to check your laser.
Apollo!
It's just procedure. It'd be the same for me or anybody else.
Come on, buddy.
EXHALES
I don't believe this.
Neither do |. It's been fired.
LASER FIRING
Of course I fired it, I was on the laser range this morning.
So were Jolly and Greenbean,
and no one's accusing them of killing Ortega.
Starbuck, no one is accusing you.
We're trying to clear you before it comes to that.
Did you fully recharge your laser when you left the range?
Of course, it's procedure!
SOLON: Commander.
You all know our Chief Opposer, Sire Solon.
Just socially. And no offense, I'd like to keep it that way.
So would I, Lieutenant, but my position may dictate otherwise.
I was informed that Dr. Wilker is conducting a laseronics ergon test
on the suspected termination weapon.
It's not the termination weapon! It's my weapon.
Starbuck! No, no. He's quite right.
It wasn't a very tactful way of stating it.
My apologies, Lieutenant.
I'm ready.
This is a laseronic ergon scan taken from Ortega's body.
When I put it here, it shows the laser energy absorbed by his body
when Ortega was shot.
683.947182 ergons.
Therefore, the termination weapon
would be minus exactly the same number of ergons.
To determine if the termination weapon and Starbuck's are the same,
put it in here to see if we have a match.
STAMMERING But that's impossible!
DR. WILKER: I wish this test weren't as precise as it is,
at least there'd be some doubt.
Your weapon terminated Ortega.
Somebody set me up!
Lieutenant Starbuck, I'm afraid it's my duty to charge you
with the termination of Wing Sergeant Ortega of the Colonial Fleet.
No! You gotta believe me. I...
Somebody used my laser while I was in the turbo wash.
It's the only logical explanation.
The Chief Opposer can proceed only on the evidence presently available.
Commander, you know Starbuck as well as you know me.
He could never kill anybody in cold blood.
Adama, if I may.
After viewing the computapes of the game
and taking into account that Ortega had drawn his own laser,
I would be willing to accept a plea of self-defense.
Forget it! I didn't kill Ortega,
not in self-defense or any other way.
Lieutenant, don't answer so quickly.
If you plead self-defense,
you'd undoubtedly be dropped by the Colonial Service,
but you'd most likely only receive a suspended sentence.
If proven guilty of premeditated human termination charge,
you'd spend the rest of your life on the prison barge.
I'm not gonna plead self-defense for something I didn't do.
SOLON: As you wish.
Lieutenant Starbuck, I must ask you to enter a plea.
I assume it's not guilty.
That's right.
Security.
You will escort Lieutenant Starbuck to the Galactica brig.
The brig?
ADAMA: To await tribunal.
It's the law, Starbuck, I'm sorry.
I want to defend him.
Captain, I don't believe you have enough experience as a protector.
SOLON: The evidence against Starbuck is particularly strong.
He's right. You've studied the codes at the academy
but you graduated a warrior, not a protector.
I believe him.
You may find that's not enough to defend a man's life.
It's good enough for me.
Very well.
Request granted.
But, Captain Apollo,
I want you to remember, the law states specifically,
tribunal must convene in 10 centares.
You don't have much time.
We've been in tighter spots.
We have? We'll get out of this one, too. I promise.
I told you, I flew with him because I was assigned.
I wasn't his friend.
But you were with him enough to know who he associated with.
He was a loner, Captain.
Except on the Rising Star. Try the dealer at table three.
Ortega gambled a lot there and he always won big.
I also saw him with a couple of other people but I don't know who they were.
Any of them that wanted to kill him?
Anyone who ever met him. Take your pick.
Rising Star.
Captain! Captain.
We were out on a deep probe once.
You know how lonely that gets. Even Ortega talked.
I got on him about changing his attitude
or someone was gonna kill him before the Cylons did.
He just laughed and said there was only one person in the fleet
Who? with nerve enough to try.
Something like Karim.
No, Karim, Karib...
Karibdis. That was it. Karibdis.
Where do we find him?
Sorry, just know the name.
All right. Thanks, Sergeant. Hope you find him.
So do we. At least now we have a name.
Could be all we need. The computer should have the rest.
Captain Apollo, what can I do for you, sir?
Access to the fleet personnel computer.
Certainly. If you'll both log in, station one is open.
Lieutenant Boomer. Captain Apollo.
These computers get more complicated every yahren.
Yes, but Dr. Wilker makes them simpler to operate.
Simpler to you maybe,
but it doesn't look like anything we ever had at the academy.
Sure you can operate it?
It does take a bit of advanced knowledge, Boomer.
COMPUTER: Yes?
Full profile on Karibdis, please. K-A-R-I-B-D-I-S.
Status and location first.
There is no profile on anyone named Karibdis, K-A-R-l-B-D-l-S.
Maybe you misspelled it.
Or on anyone whose name is phonetically spelled like Karibdis.
Do you think Barton lied?
I cannot answer that question Without further input.
I would have to know What Barton...
I wasn't speaking to you.
Sorry.
That's all right. I mean, that's all. Thank you.
You’re welcome.
This may be modern technology,
but give me the old-fashioned keyboard and printout.
This'll drive you crazy.
Barton had no reason to lie.
Maybe he just got the wrong name.
No, he seemed pretty sure.
What do we do now?
We check the dealer at table three on the Rising Star.
It's all we've got.
SOLON: An experienced protector would’ve argued with Starbuck
to plead self-defense,
but this is Apollo's first case
and he's placing great faith in his friend's word.
An admirable posture, but very foolish one
in light of the overwhelming evidence against the defendant.
Then would it be fair to say that you do not believe
that Lieutenant Starbuck has a chance for acquittal?
He has a slim one.
Can you tell us what that is?
Commander Adama, who, as you know, sits at the tribunal.
Most of us are aware that Starbuck is like a son to him,
and some might question his impartiality.
But, quite frankly, since I have brought
the subject up on this interview,
I think even with Adama on the tribunal
the case will have to be decided on the evidence alone.
And I’m sure that even Captain Apollo will have to agree
that under those conditions, Lieutenant Starbuck will be found guilty.
He's got me convicted before I even have a chance to be heard!
Starbuck, that's just typical opposer rhetoric.
Why isn't Apollo being interviewed?
Why isn't he defending me before the fleet?
It's probably because he's preparing to defend you before the tribunal...
No, he's not there because he doesn't have a defense!
And he isn't going to have one for the tribunal.
SIGHS
Cass, they're gonna convict me.
Starbuck, it's still not too late to change your plea to self-defense.
I didn't do it.
I know.
But if you're convicted, you're gonna spend
the rest of your life on the prison barge.
You're not sure I didn't do it.
Starbuck,
I love you.
And if you say you didn't do it, I believe you.
SCOFFS
Don't you see?
You, Apollo, Boomer, even the Commander,
you all want to believe me but you still have your
doubts.
SCOFFS
That tribunal isn't being made up of my closest friends.
So then, you will change your plea to self-defense, even if you didn't do it?
I don't know.
No matter what,
I love you.
I love you, too.
I just need some time to think.
Okay.
With the tribunal only a few centares away,
it would seem to this reporter that, barring a miracle,
the brilliant career of Lieutenant Starbuck
will tragically pass into history.
Hey, there's something wrong with my scanner.
I’ll call a video tech. Come on!
They're talking about my case right now! I need to know what's happening.
All right. What's the trouble?
I don't know.
Hey, you, drop it! Drop it!
Now get inside.
Starbuck, this is ridiculous.
Where are you gonna go? Move!
All right, give me your security key.
ELEVATOR APPROACHING
Stay out or I'll fire!
Starbuck, it's me!
Stay where you are.
Is that any way to talk to your protector?
I mean it, buddy. I don't wanna hurt you,
but I will if you try and stop me.
I won't stop you. | just want to talk.
That's close enough to talk. Okay. Okay.
Where are you gonna go?
I don't know.
I'll find a planet. Someplace. Any place but the prison barge.
Starbuck, I know you didn't do it.
CHUCKLES
You're not on the tribunal.
You don't have much faith in me.
In you, yes. The tribunal, no. Now, get off. I'm ready to launch.
Starbuck, Adama will send Vipers after you!
I'II deal with that when the time comes.
And then what are you gonna do? Fire on Sheba or Boomer or me?
If I have to, yes. Now, get off.
I don't think you have the guts to do that.
Any more than you have the guts to face that tribunal!
I didn't kill Ortega!
Then trust me! Give me the chance to prove you didn't!
You've had your say, now get off.
Or I'll take you down that launch tube with me.
Okay, but I never thought I'd see Starbuck run from anything!
ENGINE POWERING UP
ENGINE POWERING DOWN
I thought you were gonna do it.
I almost did.
Oh, I'm glad you found him before security. So am I.
Father, I'd like to request a postponement. I need more time.
I cannot grant that. I'm sorry. Our laws are quite specific.
In a case like this, tribunal must be convened within 10 centares.
Father... You have less than two left.
But Commander, we...
We have to talk to acquaintances of Ortega's aboard the Rising Star.
We have to find someone called Karibdis.
Karibdis?
You know him?
I know of him.
And so do you. Under the codename Proteus.
Proteus. Proteus.
Baltar's pilot and electronics expert.
The one who sabotaged the defense computers on Caprica
the night the Cylons attacked?
His treachery was responsible
for the death of nearly a million Capricans.
But I don't see how he could possibly
have been involved in Ortega's death.
He was killed in the first Cylon attack wave.
Are you sure?
I remember it being reported.
Who can be sure of anything that happened on that night?
Then it is possible that he's alive and aboard this fleet.
If he is, he's under a cover.
And I, for one, would love to get my hands on him.
I'll have Colonel Tigh start a check immediately.
Sir, could you identify him?
No, I never met him. He was always in the background.
I don't even know of any survivors who might've known him.
I do.
BALTAR: Karibdis. Hmm. Yes, the name is familiar.
But what can Karibdis have to do with Starbuck?
You must have quite a grapevine around here.
We believe Karibdis is alive and aboard this fleet.
You believe?
Then you don't have him.
BALTAR LAUGHING
And you need me to identify him?
Something to do with Starbuck's defense, no doubt.
I believe Karibdis killed Ortega.
Very well.
I'll do it.
You will? Of course. Do you think me a fool?
|'|| point out Karibdis for you.
For a price.
Your release from the prison barge.
Bright lad. You'll go far.
You know we can't do that.
I know no such thing.
But if you'd come to me for help, Apollo, I believe you'd do anything.
Guard! Let us out!
Think about it, Apollo.
There's more than one prisoner on this barge
who'd love to have Lieutenant Starbuck here.
He won't live long enough to reach his cell!
LAUGHING
SIGHS
Eighty centons before the tribunal convenes.
So what do you want me to do, give up?
I'm sorry, Boomer.
Forget it, Apollo. Forget it.
Maybe we'll get lucky on the Rising Star. Starbuck always did.
Yeah. Funny how saving him may come down to a pyramid dealer
at table three.
Table three is in the corner.
Let's hope this isn't another dead end.
I don't think so. Look.
APOLLO: That's the man who found Ortega's body.
Coincidence?
I wouldn't bet on it.
CHELLA: Capstone, no winners.
We want a word with you, Chella.
I gave my testimony in the deposition to Solon.
If you'll excuse me, I'm on duty.
Not anymore.
Why didn't you tell the investigation
that Ortega often played at your table?
And that he often left a big winner?
Perhaps he did. I don't remember.
A lot of people play at my table.
But only one of them was killed.
Look, I don't remember him playing. That's all.
Oh, now, that's funny, for a pyramid dealer
who has to keep track of all the cards
on the table, you have an incredibly poor memory.
It's not getting any better with you two pressing me.
It won't have to. We'll just escort you back to the Galactica
and check a memory that recalls everything.
What's that supposed to mean?
Personnel computer.
We'll also take a look at how much table three has been losing
when you deal and to whom.
APOLLO: Let's go.
That won't be necessary.
I might as well tell you. You'll find out anyway.
I'm not in the computer.
My name isn't Chella. It's really Rifkis.
| used to be Chief Administrator of Solius.
It was the night the Cylons attacked, I did a terrible thing.
I didn’t set out to do anything wrong, I was just trying to survive.
I stayed at my post as long as I could,
but I finally realized Caprica was doomed
and so was anyone who didn’t escape.
l was assigned to be evacuated on a Gemonese freighter.
I ran to it, watching the death and destruction around me,
but I became more and more frightened.
Finally, I reached my destination, but by then my freighter had left.
l panicked. I had nowhere to turn.
I thought I was as good as dead.
Then I spotted the only ship left, the Rising Star.
I knew it was my only hope.
I'm sorry, this ship is taking children and nursery attendants only.
I'm the Chief Administrator of Solius.
My ship left without me. I must get off Caprica.
I have my orders!
Listen, I'll do anything to get aboard!
FIRING EXPLODING
Cubits. I have cubits.
Here. There are over 8,000 here.
That should be more than enough.
Hardly.
Please, take it.
I'll get you more. Let me aboard. I promise. I swear!
All right.
RIFKIS: So he let me aboard.
And because of it, one of the children was left behind to perish.
I don't know how you found me, but in a way I'm glad.
The memory of that dead child will live with me forever.
At least I won't have the fear of being caught anymore.
What do you think?
I think we've just found Ortega's killer.
You think I killed Ortega just to stop him from talking?
No. Because he knew who you really are.
So what? He knew who the other two really are.
Other two?
Elias and Pallon.
They got aboard the same way I did.
He was blackmailing both of them.
MAN: Why did you tell them? RIFKIS: I had to.
They were accusing me of killing Ortega.
Besides, if they found out he was blackmailing me,
they were bound to find out that he was blackmailing you, too.
So you involve us to save yourself? Hold it.
He's right.
They would have found out sooner or later
that we're all on board under an alias.
The important thing is
that we don't get trapped into getting accused
of something we didn't do.
Now, I assume that neither of you killed Ortega.
I didn't. I wanted to, but I didn't.
And neither did I.
So Apollo can't prove anything
other than the fact that we're on board the Rising Star illegally.
Now, we might get a little punishment,
but we're not gonna spend our lives on the prison barge.
You're right. We know Starbuck killed Ortega.
I saw him running.
Now, you said that in all your depositions.
You'll say that Apollo calls you to testify. The truth.
We've barely enough time to dock and make the tribunal.
BOOMER: Do you think one of them killed Ortega?
Yes.
Which one?
Karibdis. Karibdis?
It's the only thing that makes sense.
Ortega told Barton only one man
had the nerve to kill him, Karibdis.
And all three of those people he was blackmailing
are living under aliases.
One of them has to be Karibdis.
Don't you think you're reaching just a bit?
Maybe, but all three of those men are tied to Ortega,
all three were on Caprica the night of the raid,
and all three got aboard the Rising Star using aliases.
I could be wrong, but it's the only chance Starbuck has.
But how do we find out which one?
Take over the controls, I'll show you.
I'll keep my mic open.
RIFKIS: Here comes Apollo. Like I told you, stay calm.
Look, I want to apologize for accusing you.
We just got word from the Galactica
that Ortega's killer's been identified
Who?
A man called Karibdis.
Who's Karibdis?
A traitor responsible for millions of deaths on Caprica.
He was thought to be dead.
Well, Ortega knew he was on the fleet, and was blackmailing him, too.
Only this Karibdis had a lot more to lose if he was caught than you did.
And you found him? No.
But we know somebody that can identify him.
His old commander, Baltar.
As soon as we dock on the Galactica,
I'm going back to the prison barge to bring him back.
Don't worry. We'll find this Karibdis.
Look, I'm really sorry that I put you through all this.
Does this mean that we're free to go back to the Rising Star?
Yes. I'll have to report what I know,
but you'll probably get off with a light sentence.
Captain, thank you. Yeah.
I'm glad your friend Starbuck is innocent.
Yeah, so am I.
If one of them's Karibdis, you've just made yourself a target.
That's what I'm counting on.
Look, as soon as we dock, I want you to head straight for that tribunal.
And pass the word to the launch crew
that I want those three left alone.
So the one that's Karibdis can slip back onboard and kill you.
You're crazy.
He won't try to kill me until I've got Baltar.
He'll want to get rid of him, too.
He's the only person alive that can identify him.
He's gonna try on the way back.
Apollo... I'll keep Alpha channel keyed open.
With any luck, maybe he'll give himself away.
He might even admit that he killed Ortega.
Before he kills you.
Look, I don't care what you have to do,
but you have to get that tribunal to listen to Alpha channel.
Great. If it works, Starbuck is free. You're dead.
Don't give up on me yet, Boomer.
Tell me, Apollo.
How are you going to take on Karibdis and Baltar alone on this shuttle?
I'm not. Baltar's going to be on my side.
WOMAN: ON PA Canaris shuttle arriving at Station Gamma,
port landing bay, in three centons.
INAUDIBLE
Medical shuttle ready for departure from starboard landing bay.
All arriving civilian passengers
must clear security before attending the tribunal.
Security stations three, four and five are now open.
Galactica shuttle requesting clearance to re-Iaunch for prison barge.
Tribunal business.
WOMAN: ON RADIO Stand by, Galactica shuttle.
WOMAN: ON PA Station Beta.
All civilian personnel must clear security stations three, four and five.
WOMAN: ON RADIO Galactica shuttle, you are clear to launch.
Thank you.
Lieutenant Boomer.
Where is the protector?
Temporarily detained, sir. Um...
I will act as protector if there are no protests.
Objection? Objection?
Boomer, you've never defended anyone in your life.
WHISPERS Neither has Apollo.
Where is he?
Out trying to save your life.
This is highly irregular.
However, if there are no objections.
Lieutenant Starbuck, will you accept Lieutenant Boomer
as your protector pro tem?
Yes, sir.
Opposer?
No protest.
Very well.
This tribunal is convened.
ADAMA: The case against Lieutenant Starbuck
of Blue Squadron will now commence.
Opposer Solon.
Esteemed members of the tribunal,
as my first piece of documentation,
may I call attention to your scanner,
where the computapes for the final centons of the last game
between the accused and Flight Sergeant Ortega will be displayed.
Boomer, what are you doing?
Just trust me, Starbuck.
SIGHS
That's what Apollo said and he isn't even here.
APOLLO: Prison barge control, this is Galactica shuttle
requesting launch clearance.
I knew that sooner or later
you'd come to your senses and decide to release me.
I decided to let you live.
Live?
WOMAN: ON RADIO Stand by, Galactica shuttle.
There ’s incoming traffic ahead of you.
There are only two people who could positively identify Karibdis.
Ortega and you. He's already killed Ortega.
You're a wonder, Captain.
Instead of offering me freedom to identify Karibdis, you offer me my life.
How touching. It's your only chance.
You mean Lieutenant Starbuck's only chance.
That may be true, but I'm betting your instinct
for survival is stronger
than your desire to see Starbuck convicted
of a crime he didn't commit.
LAUGHING
You must think me a fool.
The affection Karibdis had for me
was akin to that of a son for a father.
He would never be a threat to my life.
Then why is he on this shuttle?
FAINT RUSTLING
I don't believe you.
If he were on this shuttle, it would only be for one reason.
To kill you.
You're right, first. Then he'll kill you with my laser.
It'll look like you jumped me
and in the struggle we both killed each other.
And how would he explain that I did such a thing
while wearing shackles?
He'll remove them. After you're dead.
WOMAN: ON RADIO Galactica shuttle, you may launch when ready.
Launching.
SOLON: What did he say?
I can't remember.
You can't remember what Starbuck,
with whom you have a relationship,
you can't remember what he said?
Just a centon!
STAMMERING I mean, he... The opposer...
I mean, the opposer has not proved that such a relationship exists.
SIGHS
Not quite properly protested, but allowed.
SOLON: My apologies.
Cassiopeia, do you have a relationship with the defendant?
We're friends.
How close?
Very close.
Then you will tell the tribunal what your very close friend said
after Ortega left for his dressing quarters.
The witness will answer the question.
He said...
that I was only delaying the inevitable.
AUDIENCE MUTTERING
If the tribunal pleases, that concludes the opposition.
You're wrong, Apollo.
We're nearly to the Galactica and nothing's happened.
BALTAR: No one's aboard this shuttle but us.
Why are you sweating?
FAINT FOOTSTEP
Karibdis.
Commander Baltar. Good to see you again, sir.
I will ask the question again. Is the protector ready to defend?
Commander, our defense is on Alpha channel.
| protest.
Upheld.
Will the opposer and the protector pro tem please approach the tribunal?
Lieutenant Boomer, in the name of the Lords of Kobol, what is going on?
More importantly, where is Captain Apollo?
He's on Alpha channel, sir, with our defense.
You leave this tribunal no choice but to make a decision.
Sir, by the Lords of Kobol, listen!
BALTAR: ON RADIO Release these shackles.
KARIBDIS: ON RADIO As soon as you activate the automatic pilot, sir.
It’s that green button between the throttles.
Karibdis, I'm ordering you to release these shackles now.
Yes, sir. As soon as you turn on the automatic pilot
and l dispose of Captain Apollo.
APOLLO: ON RADIO Like you disposed of Ortega?
KARIBDIS: ON RADIO Terminating Ortega was easy, Captain.
You’ve become a much more dangerous opponent.
Your laser, Captain.
Turn on the automatic pilot, Baltar.
Gently, Captain.
GRUNTING
COMMOTION ON RADIO
LASER FIRES ON RADIO
Boomer, did the tribunal hear all that?
We have it. Are you all right?
Yeah, I’m fine.
I’ll be docking in a few centons.
Have a med tech and security meet me. I had to knock out Pal/on.
Or rather, Karibdis.
Apollo.
Thanks. I owe you my life.
Don't thank me, thank Baltar. He saved both of us.
But he's not very thrilled about it.
CHUCKLES
Starbuck, would you slow down? You're making me tired.
Would you save it for the game, Starbuck?
Sorry, I've just got all this excess energy.
Being locked up does things to a guy.
Maybe they ought to lock you up more often.
It's okay. You're gonna be wonderful, okay?
I know. So do I. As a matter of fact,
I've put a little wager on you and Apollo as an added incentive.
Oh, that's great. I can see a very bleak evening ahead.
BUZZER BUZZING
Well, that's us.
Good luck.
ADAMA: Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny,
the last Battlestar, Galactica,
leads a ragtag fugitive fleet on a lonely quest,
a shining planet known as Earth.