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The second ''Columbia'' is of a newer (albeit unknown) type, featuring integrated command and control systems and Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]'s [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP). It is reported as lost, along with ''[[Atlantia]]'', ''[[Solaria]]'' and ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]'', during the initial moments of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Second Cylon War]].
The second ''Columbia'' is of a newer (albeit unknown) type, featuring integrated command and control systems and Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]'s [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP). It is reported as lost, along with ''[[Solaria]]'' and ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]'', during the initial moments of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Second Cylon War]].


Adama once served as [[executive officer]] on ''Columbia'' ([[Hero]]). [[Galen Tyrol]] also served on this ship at some point in his long career as an NCO ([[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]).
Adama once served as [[executive officer]] on ''Columbia'' ([[Hero]]). [[Galen Tyrol]] also served on this ship at some point in his long career as an NCO ([[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]).
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==Notes==
==Notes==


* The name ''Columbia'' is a derivation of the name of 15th Century Genoan explorer [[Wikipedia:Christopher Columbus|Christopher Columbus]], which itself is derived from the Latin ''columba'', meaning "dove" or "pigeon"). Columbia is also another name for the USA and/or the "spirit of America", as seen in the name of the national capital, District of Columbia.  While at first glance such an Earth-based name seems an unlikely choice for an "alien" culture, it might be a hint towards a [[Sacred Scrolls#Earth as the true origin of the human species|different version]] of the Twelve Colonies' ancient history.  
* The name ''Columbia'' is a derivation of the name of 15th Century Genoan explorer [[Wikipedia:Christopher Columbus|Christopher Columbus]], which itself is derived from the Latin ''columba'', meaning "dove" or "pigeon"). While at first glance such an Earth-based name seems an unlikely choice for an "alien" culture, it might be a hint towards a [[Sacred Scrolls#Earth as the true origin of the human species|different version]] of the Twelve Colonies' ancient history.  


* Many fans believe ''Galactica'' to be a Columbia class battlestar. However, this is not supported by [[BW:CJ|official sources]], in neither the [[Original Series|Original]] nor the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For the battlestar type ''Galactica'' belongs to, see [[Galactica type battlestar]].
* Many fans believe ''Galactica'' to be a Columbia class battlestar. However, this is not supported by [[BW:CJ|official sources]], in neither the [[Original Series|Original]] nor the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For the battlestar type ''Galactica'' belongs to, see [[Galactica type battlestar]].

Revision as of 02:20, 9 June 2008

For information on an Original Series battlestar of the same name, see Columbia (TOS).

There have been at least two battlestars to bear the name Columbia in the Colonial Fleet.

First Columbia[edit]

Columbia (TRS)
Columbia (TRS)
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Columbia is one of the original twelve[1] battlestars created during the Cylon War.

During Operation Raptor Talon, Columbia is destroyed with all hands by the Cylons. As this was the final battle of the Cylon War, it is likely that Columbia was the last Colonial ship lost during the conflict.


Second Columbia[edit]

Columbia (TRS)
[[Image:|275px|Columbia (TRS)]]
Race: Colonial
Type: Military
FTL: Yes
Propulsion:
Crew:
Capacity:
CO: {{{co}}}
XO: {{{xo}}}
Role: Carrier / battleship hybrid
Weapons:
Armaments: {{{arm}}}
Defenses: {{{def}}}
Aircraft: {{{aircraft}}}
Aviation facilities: {{{facilities}}}
Fate: Destroyed in Cylon Attack
Emblem: [[Image:{{{patch}}}|175px|Ship's patch]]
Other Images: Gallery
Dimensions
Length: {{{length}}}
Width: {{{width}}}
Height: {{{height}}}
Weight: {{{weight}}}
Wingspan: {{{wingspan}}}
Other: {{{otherdi}}}
Game Information
Cost: {{{construction}}}
Construction Time: {{{construction}}}
Hull Size: {{{hull size}}}
Hull: {{{hull}}}
Mobility
FTL Cooldown: {{{ftl cooldown}}} turns
Speed: {{{speed}}} m/s
Turn Rate: {{{turn rate}}}°/turn
Armor Sum
Armor Total: {{{armor total}}}
Armor Left: {{{armor left}}}
Armor Right: {{{armor right}}}
Armor Front: {{{armor front}}}
Armor Rear: {{{armor rear}}}
Armor Top: {{{armor top}}}
Armor Bottom: {{{armor bottom}}}
Armament
DRADIS Range: {{{dradis range}}} m
Processing Power: {{{processing power}}}
Munition Slots: {{{munitions}}}
Munition Cooldown Period: {{{munition cooldown}}} turns
Squadron Slots: {{{squadrons}}}
Squadron Size: {{{squadron size}}}
Special Abilities: {{{special abilities}}}
Additional Information

The second Columbia is of a newer (albeit unknown) type, featuring integrated command and control systems and Dr. Gaius Baltar's Command Navigation Program (CNP). It is reported as lost, along with Solaria and Triton, during the initial moments of the Second Cylon War.

Adama once served as executive officer on Columbia (Hero). Galen Tyrol also served on this ship at some point in his long career as an NCO (Resistance).


Notes[edit]

  • The name Columbia is a derivation of the name of 15th Century Genoan explorer Christopher Columbus, which itself is derived from the Latin columba, meaning "dove" or "pigeon"). While at first glance such an Earth-based name seems an unlikely choice for an "alien" culture, it might be a hint towards a different version of the Twelve Colonies' ancient history.

References[edit]

  1. In the first night of the Miniseries, Aaron Doral mentions that there were twelve Galactica type battlestars created during the Cylon War. Columbia is clearly of the same class as Galactica, and thus belongs to this type.