BSG

Well my fellow humans, how suspicious are we of El Presidente and what are we going to do about it?

I, personally, am pretty suspicious. I know I'm no cylon and the Admiral and the Chief have been pulling more weight for Team Human than Baltar for a few turns, at least. And someone making it hard to brig anyone kinda makes me think someone needs brigging.

I could deem this loss of food to be morally reprehensible and reverse it, but then I wouldn't have that possibility in my back pocket for future decisions that might hit us harder. If Baltar IS a cylon and we don't succeed in stripping the presidency from him PDQ, he could wreak some havoc. And, of course, if he ISN'T a cylon, that would really be a waste.

BSG

Well my fellow humans, how suspicious are we of El Presidente and what are we going to do about it?

Does it count as a suspicion if you're convinced? His action helped no one but himself. He made it harder for us to brig or depose him. He drew not one but two Red. Red is far more commonly negative than positive in skill checks, including in Administration and Admiral's Quarters checks; in addition, he can't use the Maximum Firepower cards at all. Finally, he chose -1 Food here without discussing it at all.

Of course, he'd really tipped his hand last turn, when he didn't play anything into the Prison Labour skill check, despite them being good colours for him.

The only question now is, what do we do about it? Ideally, we want him out of office and brigged yb his next turn. We have three human turns on which to accomplish it. Here's my suggestion: Helo, on your turn, XO me to work the Press Room. Chief, on your turn, XO me to Administration and we'll take the Presidency away from him. One of you can also move to the Admiral's Quarters. Finally, on my turn I'll XO whoever's in the Admiral's Quarters to brig him.

I suggest this way, because it means that: we have time to draw lots of cards for each check (YG for Admin, GP for AQ) and it forces Baltar to play earlier into each check, making it easier for us to counter him without overspending.

We could modify it a little: Helo moves to AQ and XOs me, then the Chief XOs him and we brig Baltar first. That would limit him to one card into the Administration check. I prefer the other way (the Other Way!) because I think it works better with our card draw, and because the Administration check is easier than the Brig check.

OK. Thoughts?

BSG

So, that would be a no on using my OPG at this time? Because that would cut his hand in half and make deposing and/or brigging easier for us, right?

Eta: I agree, ideally we want a new president and Baltar in the brig by his next turn. I'm uncertain as to what order to try.

BSG

As an FYI: Per his request, I am waiting on a final decision on Helo's OPG (reversing the crisis decision, and thereby forcing Baltar to discard 5 cards) before I post the end-of-turn summary for Baltar's turn.

ETA: OPG x-post!

BSG
 
Yeah, I was convinced last turn too, but like a dope didn`t say anything. I actually think the OPG might not be a bad use here, although I don`t know what we have coming up. The gain is not that huge, but it`s a unique opportunity with the cards. It`s likely Starbuck will be stirring up trouble on her turn, too, so that`s another thing to keep in mind.

BSG

So, that would be a no on using my OPG at this time? Because that would cut his hand in half and make deposing and/or brigging easier for us, right?

The timing isn't bad for helping neutralise his hand, it's true. I'm not too worried about saving that point of Food, but forcing him to discard half his hand doesn't suck. Of course, he'll choose his discards, so no doubt he'll toss the cheaper cards and keep the better ones, but still.

BSG

Hm. Well, I think, all things considered, I'll save the OPG for potentially direr straits.

Carry on GM

BSG

End-of-turn Summary
Round 5.1 - Baltar

Locations and Hands
Baltar: President's Office; 10 cards
Helo: Research Lab; 5 cards
Starbuck: Human Fleet; 6 cards
Chief: Admiral's Quarters; 2 cards
Adama: Press Room; 6 cards

Sectors
Sector 1: Empty
Sector 2: Empty
Sector 3: Empty
Sector 4: Empty
Sector 5: Empty
Sector 6: Empty

Resources
Fuel: 4
Food: 4
Morale: 6
Population: 12
Viper Reserves: 8
Damaged Vipers: 0
Raptors: 2
Boarding Party: 0

Other
Nukes: 2
Jump Track: 1
Distance Travelled: 6
Galactica Damage: 0

I had to reconstruct some of this from memory since I had a problem copying things over from my work/travel laptop to my home computer. Please check with your data, to make sure there is nothing out of whack. If any discrepancy, please contact me immediately.

Helo's cards are on the way.

BSG

Helo was kind enough to leave COs, and has chosen to MOVE to Admiral's Quarters and XO-1 Adama.

Your move, Admiralissimo.

ETA: Just noticed that Chief is already in the Admiral's Quarters. Helo, do you want to amend those COs?

BSG

So he is! Hi, Chief, looks like you have things well in hand here, don't forget to fluff the pillows. I'll head over to the Hangar Deck, instead.