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Battlestar '''''Triton''''', featuring integrated command and control systems, and featuring Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]'s [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP) is reported as lost with many other battlestars of the [[Colonial Fleet]] during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon Attack]], along with the ''[[Columbia]]'' and ''[[Solaria]]'' ([[Miniseries]]). 


While it is never explained how [[Crashdown]] escaped ''Triton'' or when he joined ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Boomer]] refers to him as "a refugee from Triton" ([[33]]) and [[Crashdown]]'s uniform insignia on that episode clearly shows 'Battlestar Triton' rather than that of ''Galactica''.
The battlestar '''''Triton''''', belonging to [[Battlestar Group]] 39, and featuring integrated command and control systems, and Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]'s [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP) is reported as lost with many other battlestars of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] during the initial [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon Attack]], along with ''[[Columbia (RDM)|Columbia]]'' and ''[[Solaria]]'' ([[Miniseries]]).


[[Image:Tritonpatch 33.JPG|left|thumb|Crashdown sporting Trition's patch on his uniform.]]
According to records in [[William Adama]]'s possession, [[Kara Thrace]] served aboard ''Triton'', holding the rank of lieutenant junior grade prior to becoming a pilot on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. The ship's commanding officer at that time was [[James Jonasson]] ([[The Son Also Rises]]).<ref>''Triton'' information is from [[:Image:Kara Thrace Record 1.jpg|a record of disciplinary proceedings against Kara Thrace]] seen in "[[The Son Also Rises]]".</ref>


In the [[Re-imagined Series]], the battlestar is likely named after one of the [[Lords of Kobol]] or a supported figure in Colonial faith, given the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies|parallels to the Colonial faith and the pantheon of Greek gods]]. In Greek mythology the triton was the weapon of [[w:Poseidon|Poseidon]] (Neptune), the ocean god.
While it is never explained how [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]] escaped the destruction of ''Triton'' or when he joined ''Galactica'' and her [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] refers to her new [[ECO]] as "a refugee from ''Triton''". Crashdown's uniform patch<ref name="patch">The ''Triton'' patch is one a series of rare [[Insignia (RDM)|patches from other ships]]. The patch reads "BST" instead of "BSG". The costuming department very likely assumed that "BSG" stands for "Battlestar Galactica" and changed the last letter accordingly. However, "[[Water]]" and the patches for both ''[[Pegasus]]'' and ''[[Valkyrie]]'' establish that "BSG" stands for [[battlestar group]].</ref> in that episode reads "Battlestar Triton" rather than "Battlestar Galactica" ([[33]]).
 
== Related imagery ==
 
<gallery>
Image:Triton patch.jpg|A photo of the arm patch for ''Triton''.
Image:TritonPatch 2.png|[[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]]'s ''Triton'''s patch on his flight suit ([[33]]).
</gallery>
 
== Notes ==
 
* The ship is likely named after a figure in Colonial faith or mythology, given the parallels of the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Lord of Kobol|Colonial faith]] and the pantheon of Greek gods. In Greek mythology, [[w:Triton (mythology)|Triton]] is not one of the Twelve Olympians himself (and as such might not be considered a Lord of Kobol by the Colonials), but the son of Poseidon and messenger of the sea.
 
== References ==
 
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Revision as of 17:40, 6 June 2009

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


Triton (TRS)
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Type: Military
FTL: Yes
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Fate: Destroyed in Cylon Attack
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Additional Information

The battlestar Triton, belonging to Battlestar Group 39, and featuring integrated command and control systems, and Dr. Gaius Baltar's Command Navigation Program (CNP) is reported as lost with many other battlestars of the Colonial Fleet during the initial Cylon Attack, along with Columbia and Solaria (Miniseries).

According to records in William Adama's possession, Kara Thrace served aboard Triton, holding the rank of lieutenant junior grade prior to becoming a pilot on Galactica. The ship's commanding officer at that time was James Jonasson (The Son Also Rises).[1]

While it is never explained how Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo escaped the destruction of Triton or when he joined Galactica and her Fleet, Sharon "Boomer" Valerii refers to her new ECO as "a refugee from Triton". Crashdown's uniform patch[2] in that episode reads "Battlestar Triton" rather than "Battlestar Galactica" (33).

Notes

  • The ship is likely named after a figure in Colonial faith or mythology, given the parallels of the Colonial faith and the pantheon of Greek gods. In Greek mythology, Triton is not one of the Twelve Olympians himself (and as such might not be considered a Lord of Kobol by the Colonials), but the son of Poseidon and messenger of the sea.

References

  1. Triton information is from a record of disciplinary proceedings against Kara Thrace seen in "The Son Also Rises".
  2. The Triton patch is one a series of rare patches from other ships. The patch reads "BST" instead of "BSG". The costuming department very likely assumed that "BSG" stands for "Battlestar Galactica" and changed the last letter accordingly. However, "Water" and the patches for both Pegasus and Valkyrie establish that "BSG" stands for battlestar group.