This is a truly fascinating piece. I loved the quiet pace of this and how you explored the events going on along with Gaeta and Hoshi's quiet relationship.

There are so many phrases and observations that really stood out for me--I love the way you put this:

Talking had become a privilege as the infection set in, stealing away voices, and colors, and life.

This was chilling:

Among the cylons’ first supplies brought down to the planet were antibiotics and a nuclear bomb.

And this just says so much and is so, so good:

If he’s going to lose his leg for whatever delusions someone else was having

I truly enjoyed all of your Gaeta/Hoshi moments and the way you fleshed out their relationship by giving them these things.