[Commander Adama and President Roslin argue about Starbuck's unauthorized mission to Caprica.]
[to Tigh] Bear witness, put on your headset. [to Roslin on the phone] Madam President, moments ago, Lt. Thrace took the Cylon Raider on an unscheduled and unauthorized jump.
Do you have any knowledge of this incident?
Let's save some time here, Commander the question you really want to ask me is whether or not I asked Lt. Thrace to take the Raider to Caprica. And the answer to your question is yes.
You and I talked about this.
We both decided it was a military decision.
My responsibility as President is, first and foremost, to protect and preserve this fleet and its future. In the end, that outweighs any other consideration. It has to.
By taking the Raider, you've placed our people on the surface of Kobol in direct danger.
I'm very aware of the danger our men and women are in on Kobol. I am also deeply aware of the danger this civilization will be in if I ignore the pursuit of this arrow.
I'm going to have to ask you for your resignation, Madam President.
Then I'm terminating your presidency, as of this moment.
Commander Adama, I will exercise the authority of this office until I am unable to do so, so if you want to stage a coup you're gonna have to come over here and arrest me.
I don't want any blood shed.
Of course you don't, neither do I. Neither does the press. They're here, by the way.
[mutters to Tigh] The press...
They're recording every minute.
[Colonel Tigh, Apollo, and Galactica's marines stand off against President Roslin's security team on Colonial One]
Madam President, no one needs to get hurt here.
Then why don't you get off my ship, Colonel?
I am placing you under arrest.
[Roslin does not move]
LACaptain Lee "Apollo" Adama
No... no, we're not doing this.
I'm in command here, Captain!
You're relieved. Fall back! Madam President, I-
[Apollo draws his sidearm and holds it to Tigh's head]
Men, lay down your weapons!
Have you lost your frakkin' mind?
Colonel, tell these marines to fall back!
This is mutiny. You know that.
I do and you can tell my father that I'm listening to my instincts. My instincts tell me that we cannot sacrifice democracy just because the president makes a bad decision.
(to her security) Put your guns down.
Madam... Madam President, stand back.
Put your gun down, Captain. I will not have bloodshed, neither your men nor my people, on the Colonial One. Put your gun down. All of you. Please, put your gun down.
[Apollo lowers his weapon, which Tigh grabs. Two marines escort Apollo out while Tigh turns to face Roslin]
[Virtual Six leads Baltar through a set of ancient ruins on Kobol]
Of course you do. [she guides him up the steps of an archway] Go inside.
[Baltar walks through and finds himself standing inside a majestic opera house. Six is waiting within; she holds out a hand to lead Baltar into the main hall]
Life has a melody, Gaius. A rhythm of notes that become your existence once they're played in harmony with God's plan. It's time to do your part and realize your destiny.
You are the guardian and protector of the new generation of God's children. The first member of our family will be with us soon, Gaius. It's time to make your choice.
But I don't understand what you're talking about. Really, I don't understand.
Come. See the face of the shape of things to come.
[They walk onto the opera house stage, where a glowing cradle is set. Baltar stares in wonder at its contents]
Isn't she beautiful, Gaius?
[Baltar pulls Six into a passionate kiss]
[After destroying the Cylon baseship, Boomer and Racetrack enter CIC, where Apollo is handcuffed and under guard because of his mutiny]
Congratulations to both of you. You carried out a very difficult and dangerous mission, and you did it despite any personal misgivings you may or may not have had. And for that I'm very proud. [shakes hands with Racetrack] Thank you.
LMLt. Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson
Thank you, sir.
LSLt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii
Thank you, sir. [extends her own arm, her hand belowscreen]
[Boomer shoots Adama in the stomach with her sidearm]
