Re: Twelve Cylon Models

Spoilers ahoy!

[quote=”maryavatar”]So we know that there are twelve Cylon models, but was that twelve [i]human-type[/i] models, or just generally?[/quote]

I think they are referring to the human-type cylons. Which would leave us with eight unknowns.

[quote]And why not send a complete unknown to blow up Galactica, instead of the one guy who is likely to be recognised?[/quote]

Poetic justice? If they revealed the other eight cylons to the audience, then there wouldn’t be any suspense or drama for us. It would ultimately put a damper on the show.

Also by showing all 12 models immediately, they limit themselves when it comes to casting later on in the series.

[quote]Why aren’t they doing more damage? [/quote]
They have been! Remember that only 17 days have past so far. At least 5.5 of those days were spent running from the cylons because of one or more cylon agents aboard the Olympic Carrier.

A few days after that, Boomer takes out the fleets water supply. And almost blows herself up when she finds more water a day later. A week after that, Doral blows himself up, while presumably trying to destroy the cylon detector. This averages out to one attack every few days. Which is a lot considering their limited numbers.

Furthermore, if they all attacked at once, and the humans gain control of the situation, they wouldn’t have any opportunity to further weaken/destroy the fleet. And as mentioned earlier, it would kill future plotlines.