Rising Star (TOS)

Summary

The Rising Star was one of the many civilian ships of battlestar Galactica's rag-tag fugitive fleet.

• During the pre-war days The Rising Star was a well known Luxury Liner that traversed the corridors of The Colonies and outlining regions. Many people came aboard her for leisure activities and vacations.

• After the fleet was settled. Commander Adama opened the dining level on the Rising Star to help boost morale among the survivors and give them an evening to look foward too. So popular was this idea that the waiting list was at least a yahren long.

• Flight Sergeant Ortega was in charge of getting women and children aboard The Rising Star during the Exodus on Caprica.

• The Rising Star had several levels. Including a gambling chancelory, guest rooms, dining level and recreation level where colonist could watch Tri-Ad competitons.

Original Series definition: unit of time akin to a "year" (see: Yahren)