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:'' | [[Image:Caprica from Orbit.jpg|thumb|280px|Caprica, before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]].]] | ||
'''Caprica''', a large blue-green planet, was the governmental seat of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]].<ref>Until the events in the DVD release of "[[Razor]]", Caprica was the only colony ever depicted "on camera" in the Re-imagined Series. "Razor" would show planetary views of the colonies of [[Scorpia]] and [[Tauron]] (in a deleted scene), respectively.</ref> According to [[Gaius Baltar]], Caprica was the Twelve Colonies' seat of politics, culture, art, science, and learning, as well as one of the wealthiest colonies ([[Dirty Hands]]). | |||
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==History== | |||
Prior to the [[Articles of Colonization]], Caprica has a global government independent of the other colonies. This government was led by a Prime Minister. | |||
Approximately 58 years before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], a militant monotheist group, the [[Soldiers of One]], detonated an explosive device aboard a train leaving [[Caprica City]]. The explosion killed several people, including [[Zoe Graystone]] and [[Tamara Adama]]. [[Caprica (series)]] | |||
== | ==The Fall== | ||
Caprica is devastated through massive nuclear bombardment during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. Most of the planet's human population that aren't killed by the direct bombardment would eventually die of radiation poisoning.<ref>This is verified in the special presentation "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far]]."</ref> | |||
Some of the humans were incarcerated by the Cylons in their attempts to [[Farms|create human-Cylon offspring]]. A very small and isolated group of humans formed a [[Caprica resistance|resistance group]] that performed [[Resistance (episode)|hit-and-run attacks on Cylon installations]] and [[Downloaded|residences]] until the survivors of that resistance were [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|rescued]] by ''[[Galactica]]'' months later. | |||
The few surviving smaller cities were taken over the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] who used the planet as a base of operations for a time. | |||
Caprica, and the other occupied colonies, are later abandoned by the Cylons in their effort to find the Fleet and attempt a forced co-existence on [[New Caprica]] as benevolent dictators ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). | |||
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Slowly but surely, among the first two years since the nuclear bombardment, the planet's ecosystem including trees and wildlife diminished, as well as the other colonies. The planet's atmosphere changed from blue, to an unmistakeable yellow. The fate of Caprica is unknown. | |||
The planet's largest population center was [[Caprica City]], which served as the seat of all three branches of the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|Colonial Government]] and the capital of the Twelve Colonies. The city is completely destroyed in the | == Cities == | ||
[[Image:CapricaCityBeforeCylonAttack.jpg|thumb|right|Caprica City in its pristine state.]] | |||
The planet's largest population center was [[Caprica City]], which served as the seat of all three branches of the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|Colonial Government]] and the capital of the Twelve Colonies. The city is completely destroyed in the Cylon attack on the Colonies. Caprica City is surrounded by other small towns and hamlets, such as [[Oasis]]. Another major city is [[Delphi]], famous for the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] and also home to a large spaceport. The Cylons spared Delphi from nuclear bombardment in order to use it as a base of operations in their occupation of the planet ([[Downloaded]]). | |||
On their trek across Caprica, [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Sharon Valerii]] explore two [[Unnamed cities of Caprica|undestroyed and unnamed cities]]. | On their trek across Caprica, [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Sharon Valerii]] explore two [[Unnamed cities of Caprica|undestroyed and unnamed cities]]. | ||
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
*The human [[Caprica Resistance|resistance]] cell, led by [[Samuel Anders]], operated near Delphi, having survived the nuclear attack by being in the mountains (and thus | *The human [[Caprica Resistance|resistance]] cell, led by [[Samuel Anders]], operated near Delphi, having survived the nuclear attack by being in the mountains (and thus spared the initial intense radiation). | ||
*Caprica is known for its fine Caprican cloth (which Dr. Baltar wears), [[fumarella leaf]], [[Caprican Imperial|Caprican cigars]] and art. | *Caprica is known for its fine Caprican cloth (which Dr. Baltar wears), [[fumarella leaf]], [[Caprican Imperial|Caprican cigars]] and art. | ||
*A railway line can be seen below the balcony of Baltar's house on Caprica in "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]". What appear to be internal combustion engine powered vehicles, such as cars and trucks, appear extensively in shots of Caprica. | *A railway line can be seen below the balcony of Baltar's house on Caprica in "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]". What appear to be internal combustion engine powered vehicles, such as cars and trucks, appear extensively in shots of Caprica, particularly in the episode "[[Downloaded]]." | ||
===Natives and Residents=== | ===Natives and Residents=== | ||
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*President [[Laura Roslin]] (Presumed) | *President [[Laura Roslin]] (Presumed) | ||
*President [[Richard Adar]] (Presumed: was mayor of [[Caprica City]] ([[Miniseries, Night 1]])) | *President [[Richard Adar]] (Presumed: was mayor of [[Caprica City]] ([[Miniseries, Night 1]])) | ||
*The Cylon [[Aaron Doral]] | *The [[humanoid Cylon]] [[Aaron Doral]] claims to be from [[Oasis]]. | ||
*[[Gaius Baltar]], though a native of [[Aerelon]], moved to Caprica after his 18th birthday, turning his back on his family and heritage. | *[[Gaius Baltar]], though a native of [[Aerelon]], moved to Caprica after his 18th birthday, turning his back on his family and heritage. | ||
**Baltar is elected [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate for the colony ([[Colonial Day]]). His replacement upon his appointment to the vice- | **Baltar is elected [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate for the colony ([[Colonial Day]]). His replacement upon his appointment to the vice-president, and subsequently president, remains unnamed. | ||
6,250 people from Caprica join the [[Laura Roslin faction]] ([[Home, Part I]]). The overall Caprican survivor population, possibly significantly greater, is unknown (see analysis [[ | 6,250 people from Caprica join the [[Laura Roslin faction]] ([[Home, Part I]]). The overall Caprican survivor population, possibly significantly greater, is unknown (see analysis [[The Fleet (RDM)#Demographics|here]]). | ||
===Publications and Media=== | ===Publications and Media=== | ||
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*''[[Caprican Life]]'' | *''[[Caprican Life]]'' | ||
*[[Caprica 5]] | *[[Caprica 5]] | ||
*''[[Caprica Today]]'' | |||
*[[Channel 7 News]] | *[[Channel 7 News]] | ||
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* [[Caprica City]] | * [[Caprica City]] | ||
* [[Caprica Beach]] | * [[Caprica Beach]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Caprica Transfer Station]] | ||
* [[Cobb's Point]] | |||
* [[Delphi]] | |||
* [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] | |||
* [[Martok Valley]] | * [[Martok Valley]] | ||
* [[Oasis]] | * [[Oasis]] | ||
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* [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]] | * [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]] | ||
== | == Notes == | ||
Caprica's full surface has yet to be seen, but it possesses several interesting features. An ice-covered continent of similar shape to [[w:Antarctica|Antarctica]] on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] resides in the southern hemisphere. Most of the land masses are situated on one side of the planet, as one establishing shot of Caprica during "[[The Plan]]" shows the planet to be nearly all water. Also, one heavily metropolitan section of the planet appears to have a simmilar shape to the [[w:Persian Gulf|Persian Gulf]] / [[w:Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean Sea]] region of Earth. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* See Also | |||
** Caprica (series)|"Caprica", the proposed spin-off | |||
** :Category:Places on Caprica|Places on Caprica | |||
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Revision as of 06:38, 28 October 2009
Caprica, a large blue-green planet, was the governmental seat of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol.[1] According to Gaius Baltar, Caprica was the Twelve Colonies' seat of politics, culture, art, science, and learning, as well as one of the wealthiest colonies (Dirty Hands).
History
Prior to the Articles of Colonization, Caprica has a global government independent of the other colonies. This government was led by a Prime Minister.
Approximately 58 years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, a militant monotheist group, the Soldiers of One, detonated an explosive device aboard a train leaving Caprica City. The explosion killed several people, including Zoe Graystone and Tamara Adama. Caprica (series)
The Fall
Caprica is devastated through massive nuclear bombardment during the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. Most of the planet's human population that aren't killed by the direct bombardment would eventually die of radiation poisoning.[2]
Some of the humans were incarcerated by the Cylons in their attempts to create human-Cylon offspring. A very small and isolated group of humans formed a resistance group that performed hit-and-run attacks on Cylon installations and residences until the survivors of that resistance were rescued by Galactica months later.
The few surviving smaller cities were taken over the Cylons who used the planet as a base of operations for a time.
Caprica, and the other occupied colonies, are later abandoned by the Cylons in their effort to find the Fleet and attempt a forced co-existence on New Caprica as benevolent dictators (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II).
Slowly but surely, among the first two years since the nuclear bombardment, the planet's ecosystem including trees and wildlife diminished, as well as the other colonies. The planet's atmosphere changed from blue, to an unmistakeable yellow. The fate of Caprica is unknown.
Cities
The planet's largest population center was Caprica City, which served as the seat of all three branches of the Colonial Government and the capital of the Twelve Colonies. The city is completely destroyed in the Cylon attack on the Colonies. Caprica City is surrounded by other small towns and hamlets, such as Oasis. Another major city is Delphi, famous for the Delphi Museum of the Colonies and also home to a large spaceport. The Cylons spared Delphi from nuclear bombardment in order to use it as a base of operations in their occupation of the planet (Downloaded).
On their trek across Caprica, Karl Agathon and Sharon Valerii explore two undestroyed and unnamed cities.
Other
- The human resistance cell, led by Samuel Anders, operated near Delphi, having survived the nuclear attack by being in the mountains (and thus spared the initial intense radiation).
- Caprica is known for its fine Caprican cloth (which Dr. Baltar wears), fumarella leaf, Caprican cigars and art.
- A railway line can be seen below the balcony of Baltar's house on Caprica in "The Hand of God". What appear to be internal combustion engine powered vehicles, such as cars and trucks, appear extensively in shots of Caprica, particularly in the episode "Downloaded."
Natives and Residents
- The Adama Family:
- William Adama (Born in Qualai)
- His wife, Carolanne Adama
- His sons, Lee and Zak
- Lee's fiancé Gianne (Presumed)
- Kara Thrace (Had an apartment in Delphi)
- James McManus (Presumed - editor of the Caprican Times)
- President Laura Roslin (Presumed)
- President Richard Adar (Presumed: was mayor of Caprica City (Miniseries, Night 1))
- The humanoid Cylon Aaron Doral claims to be from Oasis.
- Gaius Baltar, though a native of Aerelon, moved to Caprica after his 18th birthday, turning his back on his family and heritage.
- Baltar is elected Quorum of Twelve delegate for the colony (Colonial Day). His replacement upon his appointment to the vice-president, and subsequently president, remains unnamed.
6,250 people from Caprica join the Laura Roslin faction (Home, Part I). The overall Caprican survivor population, possibly significantly greater, is unknown (see analysis here).
Publications and Media
Pyramid Team
Locations
Notes
Caprica's full surface has yet to be seen, but it possesses several interesting features. An ice-covered continent of similar shape to Antarctica on Earth resides in the southern hemisphere. Most of the land masses are situated on one side of the planet, as one establishing shot of Caprica during "The Plan" shows the planet to be nearly all water. Also, one heavily metropolitan section of the planet appears to have a simmilar shape to the Persian Gulf / Mediterranean Sea region of Earth.
References
- ↑ Until the events in the DVD release of "Razor", Caprica was the only colony ever depicted "on camera" in the Re-imagined Series. "Razor" would show planetary views of the colonies of Scorpia and Tauron (in a deleted scene), respectively.
- ↑ This is verified in the special presentation "Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far."
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- See Also
- Caprica (series)|"Caprica", the proposed spin-off
- :Category:Places on Caprica|Places on Caprica
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