CLASSIC IMAGE: AN ENEMY DELIVERED...

He thinks he's come to the Colonial Fleet of his own free will, hoping to join forces with them against a mysterious and powerful new threat, but Count Baltar hasn't reckoned on the enigma that is the suave Count Iblis, and his plans to incarcerate the hated human traitor, during the memorable start to Part Two of War of the Gods.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: MASSED FOR ATTACK!

The ominous Cylon Raiders continue onwards in deep space, ready to attack their Human prey in this interesting unused Apogee shot for Saga of a Star World , an effect achieved either via the same Raider being optically printed into hordes, or perhaps as a series of cut-out images photographed on one plate.

BEHIND THE SCENES: MUFFEY'S PROGRESS!

Not quite the screen realisation of Muffey the lovable and loyal robot daggit we'd see on screen from 1978, but this concept art for Saga of a Star World (artist unknown) certainly shows us a visual incarnation potentially designed to resemble an Alsation species, a type of dog equally as loving and very protective.

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...

LUXURY IN CLOSE-UP: THE 'RISING STAR'!

A great look at the vessel as seen in auction a few years back.

The Galactica series equivalent of a luxury super cruise liner like the Queen Mary, the striking Rising Star vessel, a proud commercial vehicle that sailed the stars around the Twelve Colonies, would eventually become home, at first, to orphans, separated families, and, sadly, as a bolt hole of sorts to the corrupt super rich. But as time went on, and the Colonial Rag-Tag Fleet re-organised itself, it would became a place for recreation and sports for the human survivors to enjoy once again.

The vessel made a fine place for drama and comedy in the second half of the original series run and soon became one of its classic space vehicles.

CLASSIC IMAGE: "LIKE RIDING IN THE HAND OF GOD!"

In the long forgotten celestial chamber of the Galactica, Captain Apollo enjoys the beauty of the stars, away from war and conflicts, for just a little while, during the beginning to The Hand of God...

Being such a serious character and warrior in the series, it was nice to see Apollo being more relaxed away from his life saving duties and enjoying the simple pleasures of space travel, whilst also savouring the company of his intimate group of friends aboard Galactica. And let's face it, the much-missed Richard Hatch had one of the best and most radiant smiles on TV at that time!

CLASSIC IMAGE: STARBUCK THE CAPTIVE!

As thunder storms prepare to hit the forest around them, the young Attilan warrior Kyle confers with the wounded but recovering Starbuck, recently crash-landed there and temporarily unaware that he is being foolishly used in a prisoner exchange with the Cylons. A dramatic scene from the memorable episode, The Young Lords.