New Caprica has become a bleak and paranoid place, but its oppressed citizens cling to two frail hopes: that their resistance movement will weaken the Cylons, and that Admiral Adama and his fleet will return to rescue them.
Galactica's crew co-ordinate their attacks with New Caprica's insurgents, forcing the Cylons to take drastic steps to reach a final solution to the crisis.
While the Cylons continue their brutal crackdown on the human resistance movement, Admiral Adama plans a daring rescue mission. However, without Apollo's support, his chances of success are slim.
Life as a Cylon prisoner is proving difficult for Gaius Baltar, who believes the only reason he remains alive is because his captors believe he will lead them to a new home, Earth.