Long anticipated, the HD DVD release of the first season of the Sci Fi TV series Battlestar Galactica has finally been set for December 4.

The six disc set will list at $99.98, and will include the original pilot mini series, as well as the entire first season. The set will include a lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, in addition to the standard Dolby Digital + track. Exclusive to the HD DVD set will be picture in picture commentary by series creator Ronald D. Moore. In addition, the HD DVD receives an exclusive extra, Encyclopedia Galactica, which promises an interactive experience involving ships and locations from the series.