second | voice
As reluctant as I am to bow to the whims of a mechanical dictatorship, I do enjoy helping others. [Beat.] Unfortunately, my capabilities have a considerably more intellectual bent than putting on a cape and beating up common criminals. I am a scientist, well-versed in genetics, biology, computers, and a number of other fields I'm sure would prove useful in 'being a hero.'
Programming. Forensic analysis. Research. To whomever requires my aid, I humbly offer my services. My advice has saved the human species on numerous occasions, so I understand quite well why I've been brought to you all.
[Beat.]
Certainly, not all of you are fighters. I've little doubt, though, that every one of us has been, at some point, exposed to something extraordinary. [Pause.] Perhaps this is why we've been chosen.
This is Gaius Baltar. Thank you.
[Private to Selina]
Now, about that meeting of ours.
Programming. Forensic analysis. Research. To whomever requires my aid, I humbly offer my services. My advice has saved the human species on numerous occasions, so I understand quite well why I've been brought to you all.
[Beat.]
Certainly, not all of you are fighters. I've little doubt, though, that every one of us has been, at some point, exposed to something extraordinary. [Pause.] Perhaps this is why we've been chosen.
This is Gaius Baltar. Thank you.
[Private to Selina]
Now, about that meeting of ours.