Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)

Take the Celestra (1979)

Lorne Greene: Adama

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• Commander Adama : We are assembled here today to honor a man of accomplishment. A man who rose from the ranks and became Commander of the Battlestar Rycon and the fourth Colonial fleet. Although gravely wounded at the battle of Cosmora Archipelago, he nevertheless rallied his troops and mounted a counterattack destroying three of the attacking Base Ships.

• Commander Adama : And only a short while after we gathered to honor Commander Kronus in duty, so must we now gather again to honor him in death. Let us remember him not only as a warrior who died heroically in conflict but as a man who lived in pursuit of excellence. Now, we return this warrior to the cradle of space.

• Colonel Tigh : Sir, if I may?

  Commander Kronus : I guess I misunderstood you, Colonel.

  Colonel Tigh : Sir?

  Commander Kronus : I thought you said you were due on the bridge shortly.

  Colonel Tigh : Er... yes, sir, I... I mean, I am due on the bridge. In fact, that's where I'm going right now, sir. If you'll excuse me... sir.

  [Tigh leaves] 

  Commander Adama : I think he was about to propose a toast, Commander.

  Commander Kronus : Adama, I always believed the first rule of command was to enforce all regulations, and the second rule...

  Commander Adama : Is to make sure there's no exception to the first rule. You burned that into my brain when I was your aide.

• Commander Adama : [opening narration]  The morale of the fleet continues to rise, due in part to the increasing number of planets we are encountering, and the reintroduction of some of the amenities our people enjoyed before the destruction of the colonies. Once again, although on a limited scale, we are able to partake of music and the theater and when the occasion warrants, even indulge in ceremony.