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'''Caprica''' is the name of one of the Twelve Colonies in both the [[Re-imagined Series]] and [[Original Series]]. In both series, it appears to be the cultural and governmental hub for the Colonies.
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'''Caprica''' is the name of one of the Twelve Colonies in both the [[Re-imagined Series]] and [[Original Series]]. In both series, it is the cultural and governmental hub for the Twelve Colonies.


= Caprica =
The planet is named after the constellation of Capricorn/Capricornus from the Zodiac. This constellation itself is commonly associated with the goat nymph Amalthea (Capra meaning she-goat) who, according to Greek Mythology, raised Zeus and was later placed into the heavens by him. 
 
Amalthea is symbolised by the cornucopia overflowing with fruits and grain which reflects Caprica's material and cultural affluence.
 
For the spin-off that depicts the events leading up to the [[Cylon War]] in the Re-imagined Series, see [[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' series]].
 
== Caprica ==


Please choose one of the following references containing the name '''Caprica'''.
Please choose one of the following references containing the name '''Caprica'''.


== Major subjects ==
=== Major subjects ===


*See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the colony in the Original Series.
*See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the colony in the Original Series.
*See [[Caprica (RDM)]] for information on the colony as depicted in the Re-imagined Series.
*See [[Caprica (RDM)]] for information on the colony as depicted in the Re-imagined Series.
*See [[Caprica-Six]] for information on a [[Number Six]] copy named by the other [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] in the Re-imagined series.
*See [[Caprica-Six]] for information on a [[Number Six]] copy named by the other [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] in the Re-imagined series.
*See [[Caprica (series)]], for information on a proposed [[spin-off]] of the Re-imagined Series that depicts the events in the Colonies leading up to the first [[Cylon War]].
*See [[Sharon Agathon]], who was initially referred to as "Caprica Valerii" before given a proper name and callsign.  
*See [[Sharon Agathon]], who was initially referred to as "Caprica Valerii" before given a proper name and callsign.  
*See [[New Caprica]] for information relating to the colony with that name.
*See [[New Caprica]] for information relating to the colony with that name.
*See the [[Portal:Caprica|''Caprica'' portal]] for information about the television series of that name (2010-)


== Minor subjects ==
=== Minor subjects ===


* From the Original Series:
* From the Original Series:
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** [[Caprica 5]] and [[Caprica 7]], news channels on Caprica.
** [[Caprica 5]] and [[Caprica 7]], news channels on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Beach]], a beach on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Beach]], a beach on Caprica.
** [[Caprica Buccaneers]], the [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team lead by [[Samuel Anders]].
** [[Caprica Buccaneers]], the [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team led by [[Samuel Anders]].
** [[Caprica City]], a large population center and capitol of Caprica.
** [[Caprica City]], a large population center and the capital of Caprica.
** [[Caprica Receiving Station]], a station for space flight control depicted in ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Zarek 4]]''.
** [[Caprica Resistance]], the resistance effort lead by Anders on Caprica after [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|the Fall]].
** [[Caprica Resistance]], the resistance effort lead by Anders on Caprica after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].
** ''[[Caprica Times]]'', a publication that [[James McManus]] contributed to before the Fall.
** ''[[Caprica Times]]'', a publication that [[James McManus]] contributed to before the Fall.
** ''[[Caprica Today]]'', a television news program.
** [[Caprica Transfer Station]], a military post on Caprica that [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kendra Shaw]] wait at before going off to their respective posts prior to the Fall.
** [[Caprica Transfer Station]], a military post on Caprica that [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kendra Shaw]] wait at before going off to their respective posts prior to the Fall.
** [[Caprica University]], the university [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] attends after he leaves [[Aerilon (alternate)|Aerilon]].
** [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]], for various unnamed cities on Caprica.
** [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]], for various unnamed cities on Caprica.
** [[Caprica University]], the university [[Gaius Baltar (alternate)|Gaius Baltar]] attends after he leaves [[Aerilon (alternate)|Aerilon]] in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Origins 1|Origin]]'' comics.
** [[Caprica Receiving Station]], a station for space flight control depicted in ''[[Battlestar Galactica: Zarek 4]]''.


= Caprican =
== Caprican ==


Please choose one of the following references for the term '''Caprican'''.
Please choose one of the following references for the term '''Caprican'''.


* ''[[The Caprican]]'', a website that is used as a tool in part of [[Syfy Channel]]'s online presence for the ''Caprica'' television series, featuring "in-universe" reviews and news items based on events depicted in the series.
* [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]], a medical center specialized in caring for [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] veterans.  
* [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]], a medical center specialized in caring for [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] veterans.  
* [[Caprican Expeditionary Fleet]], a fleet that fought during the [[Third Colonial Conflict]].
* [[Caprican Imperial]], highly expensive cigars of high repute.
* [[Caprican Imperial]], highly expensive cigars of high repute.
* ''[[Caprican Life]]'', a magazine depicting the life on Caprica.  
* ''[[Caprican Life]]'', a magazine depicting the life on Caprica.  
* [[Caprican refugees]], a group of refugees that encounter [[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Karl Agathon]] on Caprica after the attack.
* [[Caprican refugees]], a group of refugees that encounter [[Sharon Valerii]] and [[Karl Agathon]] on Caprica after the Cylon attack.
* [[Caprican Expeditionary Fleet]], a fleet that fought during the [[Third Colonial Conflict]] in the comics based on the series.


= References =
== References ==


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Caprica is the name of one of the Twelve Colonies in both the Re-imagined Series and Original Series. In both series, it is the cultural and governmental hub for the Twelve Colonies.

The planet is named after the constellation of Capricorn/Capricornus from the Zodiac. This constellation itself is commonly associated with the goat nymph Amalthea (Capra meaning she-goat) who, according to Greek Mythology, raised Zeus and was later placed into the heavens by him.

Amalthea is symbolised by the cornucopia overflowing with fruits and grain which reflects Caprica's material and cultural affluence.

For the spin-off that depicts the events leading up to the Cylon War in the Re-imagined Series, see Caprica series.

Caprica[edit]

Please choose one of the following references containing the name Caprica.

Major subjects[edit]

  • See The Twelve Colonies (TOS) for information on the colony in the Original Series.
  • See Caprica (RDM) for information on the colony as depicted in the Re-imagined Series.
  • See Caprica-Six for information on a Number Six copy named by the other Cylons in the Re-imagined series.
  • See Sharon Agathon, who was initially referred to as "Caprica Valerii" before given a proper name and callsign.
  • See New Caprica for information relating to the colony with that name.
  • See the Caprica portal for information about the television series of that name (2010-)

Minor subjects[edit]

Caprican[edit]

Please choose one of the following references for the term Caprican.

References[edit]

  1. This is not considered canon, but is noted on Battlestar Wiki because of its association with a piece of merchandise.

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