Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 3

:The has embarked on what might be its strangest adventure. Bizarre alien cultures. --thought long lost--rising once more from the shadows. New, terrifying threats nipping at their heels. But perhaps the most surprising encounter is yet to come--as the approach the once more with an offer of peace.
==Plot==
=== ===
* While is brought before aboard , instructs his fellow pilots to be extra observant of the s and note any design flaws, flight patterns, and any other bit of noteworthy information.
* Lucifer thanks the Quorum, as well as Colonel , for allowing them to consider the ' request for sanctuary. Tigh offers his thoughts on the "outcome of our last treaty" before being reprimanded by a Quorum member. 
* Lucifer explains that he seeks sanctuary from other Cylons they encountered upon egressing from the black hole, speculating that those Cylons had earlier entered the singularity and were somehow subsequently changed after being cut-off from the Cylon Empire.
* Before leaving, Lucifer asks after . Tigh replies that Adama is otherwise engaged, loathe to reveal the true nature of Adama's disposition to their enemy.
=== Adama's Mind === 
* reveals himself to Adama, as well as his plan to release Adama from the nightmare when he is ready. Iblis espouses his hatred for the Seraphs who shunned him and those like him initially, and reveals that he is the creator of the pocket universe and its one-way "black hole" that ensnared .
* Upon Iblis' revelation of his plan to destroy the Seraphs to Adama, Adama uses his mental powers to reach out to .
=== Iblis' Planet === 
* On Iblis' planet, Apollo receives his father's thoughts. Upon discussing this attempt with his fellow s, reveals his knowledge about Adama's training in telepathic communication at the Colonial Military Institute.
* reflects on the skeletons that remind him of Iblis' ship from the red planet. After much discussion between the Warriors and Baltar, they come to the conclusion that Iblis is behind their predicament. 
* Starbuck and use themselves as bait to lure two Meclon Raiders to land; and Apollo ambush the Meclons, and are able to dispatch the Meclon Centurions. Sheba uses her laser pistol to destroy a third Raider while it was on an attack run. 
* Upon surveying the Meclon remains, Sheba succumbs to the horror of knowing the Meclons were formerly living creatures. 
* The Warriors and, per Apollo's request, a reluctant Baltar fearing for his congregation, leave in the two Raiders. Apollo promises Baltar to have shuttles dispatched from the Fleet to recover them; they should be safe as long as they remain hidden. 
* Upon leaving the accursed planet, two Meclon Raiders come within range of the escaping humans; Starbuck dispatches both, not wanting to take the chance of sneaking by them.
* While en route, Baltar reveals what he knows of the Meclons and of his belief that they are massing for a larger conflict. 
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* The pirated Meclon Raiders approach the Fleet, discovering that the and humans appear to be working together. 
* Starbuck uses a subspace communicator to reach Galactica: "Don't shoot us. If you let us dock, cigars and drinks will be on me."
* Colonel Tigh meets the Warriors in the bay, confirming that much has happened in the short time they were gone. Tigh reveals his surprise at Baltar's presence, and escorts the new arrivals to the council chambers where Baltar reunites with Lucifer, and Tigh informs them the reasons for the Cylons presence.
==Notes==
* Breaking from previous issues, neither this issue nor its succeeding ones feature the Battlestar Galactica logo and alternate title placement on the first story page, e.g. "" or "."
* is not present in this comic series, reflecting her "disappearance" after "Greetings From Earth." 
=== Timeline ===
* The events of this comic take place after the Battle at Galaxy's Edge depicted in "." 
=== Incongruences ===
* The first page of the issue features and humans fighting Meclons, but the attack doesn't begun until the last page of the issue.
* The comic eschews the terms yahren and fumarello, opting for "years" and "cigars."
* The spelling of the word frack is written like its Re-imagined Series counterpart.
=== Nods ===
* The Meclons dialogue is reminiscent of the Borg of Star Trek. In lieu of "Resistance is futile," the Meclons declare "Surrender with incident and your integration into the Meclon Empire will be painless."
==Analysis==
* mainly exists in the story to explain the backstory and other pertinent details to facilitate the plot to those on the "outside world." That said, he does offer some unique growth in terms of demonstrating care for his congregation. His reunion with , who he abandoned in "War of the Gods, Part I" under the influence of , is briefly acknowledged while the ramifications of it are glossed over from that point forward.
* revealing his plan to about the creation of the separate universe, and drawing the Fleet there to pray on the compassion of the Seraphs, is "evil gloating" of his plan. His mental conditioning, showing Adama false hopes of different outcomes of the Battle of Cimtar, helps to set up Adama as a Trojan Horse to be revealed in .
* Adama's use of telepathy and other mental abilities, originating from "War of the Gods, Part II," comes into play when he reaches out to . However, one must question why he didn't reach out to as well. Additionally, while Apollo never knew of Adama's training at the Colonial Military Institute, Baltar reveals that he knew of Adama's training, and thus further intimating that Adama and Baltar were friends of a close nature at one time.
==Questions==
* Where is Athena? Why doesn't Adama reach out to her instead of Apollo?
* Has Lucifer been acting independently of the remaining Cylon Empire? Will his bid for sanctuary be respected by the in the long term?
* What of Baltar after all is said and done? 
* If Iblis can create universes and singularities, what of the Seraphs abilities?
* Don't the Colonials have a Cylon Raider that had been used as a Trojan Horse from the Battle at Galaxy's Edge? If so, why would Jolly be so keen on observing their movements and other technical specifications, given that they have already investigated their captured Raider?
==Noteworthy Dialogue==
* reveals its trepidation in having requested sanctuary amongst :
*: Lucifer: Considering the outcome of our last attempted peace treaty... I worried that our request for sanctuary would be ignored.
*: : The outcome of our last treaty? Do you mean the armistice? When the Cylons betrayed us and almost annihilated our race?
*: Lucifer: Yes. That was unfortunate.
* reveals his plan to :
*: Iblis: You insulted me Adama! Your people insulted me! I promised you peace and prosperity, and you spat in my face! 
*: Adama: You spoke only in half-truths. You sought to conquer us... to enslave us. 
*: Iblis: Yes. And now here you are, caught in my web nonetheless. And will still be used for my purposes. Do you think the Seraphs in their gave you the truth? They only brought more mysteries. They whispered of other worlds.. of promised lands... and yet you still ended up here, in a realm of my own creation. 
*: Adama: You can create black holes? You can craft entire universes? Why waste such power in this way?
*: Iblis: I will use my power to punish the Seraphs! They were the first to insult me... to exile me and my kind. I'll make them pay... and the will be the key to my revenge!
* tells that he'll be going back to the Fleet with the other Warriors:
*: Baltar: But what about the others... the congregation? How can I just leave them here? 
*: : Did I hear that correctly? Is Baltar more worried about someone other than himself? This really is some upside down kind of universe.
==Related Imagery==
===Covers===
BSGClass201603CovASanchez.jpg|Cover A Main colorized cover.Art: Alex SanchezColors: Daniele Miwa
BSGClass201603CovBAdamsActi.jpg|Cover B Apollo and Starbuck Combo Action Figure CoverArt: Michael Adams
BSGClass201603CovCAdamsCost.jpg|Cover C Cylon Centurion Costume Mask CoverArt: Michael Adams
BSGClass201603CovDIncenSanc.jpg|Cover D Incentive main cover variant.Art: Alex SanchezColors: Daniele Miwa
===Preview Pages===
: Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.
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