THE SIEGE!

The inmates have taken control of the asylum, as the saying goes, of which Adama and his command crew, watched by a now powerless Siress Tinia, must take swift command of the situation against Baltar's actions towards the Galactica and his hostage taking, in a tense scene from Baltar's Escape.

ON THE BRIDGE!

Its a busy time on the Galactica bridge as its main command officers confer on their ongoing flight with the Cylons. I assume that this must be from the filming of Gun on Ice Planet Zero rather than the pilot episode (unless its a deleted scene).

A DARK WELCOME TO THE GALACTICA!

Soon given free run access to the Galactica by Sheba, even within its secure areas, it's as if the young beauty/warrior is spellbound with the Colonial discovery of the mysterious and enigmatic Count Iblis, played with dark intensity and charm by the legendary Patrick Macnee, during the opening episode of War of the Gods.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE KRONUS ENCOUNTER!

Aboard the Galactica, Colonel Tigh's celebration of the stern Commander Kronus (Paul Fix) goes awry in all the wrong and embarrassing ways possible during the Celestra Commander's award ceremony, part of the memorable opening to Take the Celestra.

GOODBYE, TERRY CARTER...

Any loss to the Classic Galactica main cast 'family' is rotten to report, and Terry Carter's passing, though he enjoyed life up to the impressive age of 95, hurts a lot. The distinguished veteran actor brought great strength of character, heart and sometimes scene-stealing humour to the role of the often stern but always loyal Colonel Tigh, pretty much a figurehead of impressive authority on the Battlestar's bridge during its all too brief series duration. As the leader of the fleet and protector of the last remnants of humanity, Commander Adama (and his on-set portrayer in Lorne Greene) couldn't have had a better friend, comrade or experienced Colonial Warrior alongside him in the quest to find Earth.

Reunited with old friends in this terrific convention-related photo.

Well liked by his acting comrades, especially in the many Universal productions he was involved in (from his regular role in McCloud, to appearances in the likes of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy, amongst other Glen A. Larson productions), Carter was also a member of the comedy crusaders that were a firm part of the iconic Phil Silvers show, and leaves behind a fine legacy. RIP, and our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this time... 

Terry Carter Dead: 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'McCloud' Actor Was 95

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: SAVED FROM ANNIHILATION!

"We've picked up an explosion. A big one!"

As the critical point of potential destruction is is reached, Lt. Rigel picks up the incredible news that the Ravashol Pulsar weapon has been destroyed in an immense explosion on the planet's surface. The Galactica and the human fleet have been miraculously saved, and jubilant celebration is soon in the air around the bridge as an equally joyous Adama and Tigh order the immediate dispatch of a shuttle and fighter escort down to Arcta to retrieve their friends and family...

The mountain is confirmed destroyed!

The bridge crew celebrate their success and camaraderie under pressure.

'ICE PLANET ZERO' AT 45: AN OBJECT IN SECTOR SIGMA!

The planet Arcta, soon discovered by Starbuck's deep space probe. This space planet image would be regularly used both in Galactica and Buck Rogers.

Starbuck and his patrol discover an object in Sector Sigma, which, when relayed to the bridge, is revealed as a planet with hostile weather conditions marked by di-ethene storms. The cadet patrol is ordered to stay at a distance from the planet, whilst Starbuck and Boomer begin a safe reconnoiter away from its gravitational pull...

Adama and Tigh with Flight Corporal Rigel (Sarah Rush, sporting a new hairstyle since the pilot) observe information on Arcta.

The scanner read out information is relayed to the Colonial pilots.

The harsh realm of Arcta...

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE HAPPY WARRIORS!

They're normally seen and partaking in such serious moments on the Galactica bridge as Commander Adama and Colonel Tigh, so any chance to see Lorne Greene and Terry Carter having fun between filming, as seen with The Long Patrol, is always welcome.

CLASSIC IMAGE: BRIDGE DECISIONS...

Critical times require Colonial Warriors to make critical actions, and none more so than when they are people in high command, as the respected and beloved Commander Adama and his loyal second, Colonel Tigh, monitor and react to the ongoing horrors of the Cylon sneak attack, during the opening to Saga of a Star World...

HANDLING A 'FIRE IN SPACE'!

The Cylon's recent kamikaze attack has left Galactica in a precarious position, as Apollo, Tigh and the ship's fire chief work to find way of defeating the raging internal fires threatening both the vessel and its many injured inhabitants, in a memorable photo from Fire in Space. 

CLASSIC IMAGE: KEEPING THE WATCH!

A dedicated commanding officer and one of the most loyal friends that Commander Adama could ever hope for, the ever-reliable, stern but compassionate Colonel Tigh keeps an eye on the daily routine on the bridge of the Galactica, in a posed image likely linked to the pilot or Gun on Ice Planet Zero. 

CLASSIC IMAGE: COMMAND DECISIONS!

On the bridge of the Galactica, Adama and Tigh keep an intent eye on a dangerous situation, watched by Lt.Omega, in a great posed image taken for the weekly series, presumably linked to the vessels's shield defence of the planet Terra in the episode, Experiment in Terra.

CLASSIC IMAGE: "BARMAN?"

Working alongside Councillor Siress Tinia was a struggle enough during the events of Baltar's Escape, now Colonel Tigh really needs a drink when he sees her arm-in-arm with a gallant Commander Adama, in a great comedic closing moment to the episode that showcases Terry Carter's subtle flair for comedy within his normally stern role onscreen.

CLASSIC IMAGE: FAMILY MATTERS!

The Galactica bridge is normally recognised as a place of high-stakes battle and drama, but there's still an occasional time there for quiet and reflection as Adama and Boxey share some quality time together whilst Apollo is currently missing in action, in this scene from The Lost Warrior.

CLASSIC ART: THE ENDURING SAGA...

Great fan art of the enduring heroes and villains of the Glen A. Larson created classic series. It looks like a new movie (from the talented Simon Kinberg) and separate TV series are on the way (then again, we've heard all this before, haven't we?), but they'll never beat the original for its epic sense of space adventure and unique galactic 'family' spirit.

Great art by Neil Davies.

A pleasant look back at the series:

youtube.com/watch?v=Af6wuq0h6Fc

'MISSION GALACTICA' AT 41: GALACTICA ATTACKED!

Briefly ignoring the direct retreat order of Baltar, the massive Cylon Assault squadron tasked with destroying the Galactica deals the Colonial vessel a mighty blow and 'A Fire in Space', thanks to two suicidal Raiders packed with explosives, one of which has hit the bridge area and seriously injured Commander Adama!

CLASSIC IMAGE: ATTACK STATUS!

Things aren't looking good for the female heroes down on the surface of Kobol, as the ever-efficient Galactica bridge officer Lt. Rigel reports news of a Cylon attack, in Lost Planet of the Gods Part Two.

'GALACTICA' AT 40: "PURPLE AND ORANGE?"

The sneak attack by Adama's Colonial Forces has worked and the enemy has fled. Though he's denied them the chance to pursue the nearby Cylon basestar, Adama is soon told that Apollo and Starbuck's Vipers have gone after it on their own, pretending to be a mass number of ships via intercepted communications that the Cylons will also hear.

A fun little moment that I recall got some good laughs from the evening audience when seeing the film version of Saga of a Star World a second time at my local cinema.

CLASSIC 'GALACTICA' COMES TO SCOTLAND!

Fortieth Anniversary celebrations for our favourite show in the US may seem a little muted, but across the continent it's Scotland that will surely prove the place to go later this November if you want to meet four of the top Colonial Warriors of the classic series, at one of their Comic Con events, whose theme for 2018 is For the Love of the Eighties.

More information here:
http://www.comicconventionscotland.co.uk/guests

With thanks to John Johnson for the heads-up on this.

'GALACTICA' AT 40: COLONEL TIGH'S BRIDGE WATCH!

Adama's loyal second-in-command, and one of his oldest friends, Colonel Tigh, played with experience by Terry Carter, is a dependable and often stern presence on the Galactica bridge, highly serious in his role as vital link to the command and civilian areas of the rag-tag human fleet.