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	~~[[File:ColonialColors12.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Colors and symbol of Aquaria]]~~		{{disline\|This article covers the official, "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]] and [[Beyond Caprica: A Visitor's Pocket Guide to the Twelve Colonies]].}}
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	~~'''Aquaria''' was one of the~~ [[~~Twelve Colonies of Kobol~~]]~~. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.~~		[[File:ColonialColors12.png\|thumb\|100px]]

	== History ==		Aquaria was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.

			==History==
	Aquaria was founded as an utopian outpost for those unwilling to cope with social division of any kind, like religion, politics, or ethnicity. Nevertheless, its people have acquired a strong sense of independence and tolerance towards others, with the goal of developing a society where people can express their creativity to the utmost. Located beside the settlement is also a major geological research station, funded by other Colonies. Visiting scientists come here to learn more about Aquaria's oceans and the species living in it. The station owns the colony's high tech gear and only major space ship.		Aquaria was founded as an utopian outpost for those unwilling to cope with social division of any kind, like religion, politics, or ethnicity. Nevertheless, its people have acquired a strong sense of independence and tolerance towards others, with the goal of developing a society where people can express their creativity to the utmost. Located beside the settlement is also a major geological research station, funded by other Colonies. Visiting scientists come here to learn more about Aquaria's oceans and the species living in it. The station owns the colony's high tech gear and only major space ship.

	== Culture ==		== Script Version Details ==
	In general, Aquarians are highly educated and amicable. Basic needs like food and shelter can be get by through a song, painting, or perhaps a good story. Because of its small population, individuals remain easily accountable when using this unique form of bartering, so normally the system works quite well. Of course, unresponsible die-hards can take advantage of the system, but are usually picked out and banished off-world by a simple two-third majority vote.		The pre-production script for ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' provides additional information about Aquaria (referred to as "Aquarion" in the script). The script describes the planet's capital city Heim as having a "Reykjavik-like" appearance, characterized by being "powered by sun and wind" with "glaciers at its back" and "its harbor embracing an icy sea."<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=2}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 1</ref> This description emphasizes the planet's arctic climate and sustainable energy infrastructure, reinforcing its status as an environmentally conscious colony that has adapted to harsh polar conditions. The script's portrayal of Heim suggests a settlement that combines advanced technology with respect for the natural environment, fitting with Aquaria's character as a research outpost and utopian society.
	Of note is the annual summerfest, when up to half a million people visit the planet to indulge in arts like music, dance, theatre and epic poetry. When getting enough of culture for the day, simply passing the time with Kasta, a sort of Frisbee-like game played on Aquaria, is another possibility. Or go dine in one of the gourmet restaurants, and be served dishes based on moss whereon the local chefs spent generations to refine their recipes. Of course, these still taste like moss...
			==Culture==
			In general, Aquarians are highly educated and amicable. Basic needs like food and shelter can be get by through a song, painting, or perhaps a good story. Because of its small population, individuals remain easily accountable when using this unique form of bartering, so normally the system works quite well. Of course, unresponsible die-hards can take advantage of the system, but are usually picked out and banished off-world by a simple two-third majority vote. Of note is the annual summerfest, when up to half a million people visit the planet to indulge in arts like music, dance, theatre and epic poetry. When getting enough of culture for the day, simply passing the time with Kasta, a sort of Frisbee-like game played on Aquaria, is another possibility. Or go dine in one of the gourmet restaurants, and be served dishes based on moss whereon the local chefs spent generations to refine their recipes. Of course, these still taste like moss...

			==Politics==
			Despite the lack of an official capital city, the government holds weekly community meetings that are open both to citizens and non-citizens. A majority of issues addressed are passed by majority vote, even the election of the colony's Prime Minister.<ref>[[The Caprican]] article: "[http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/lifestyle/top-5-off-beat-vacation-destinations.php Top 5 Off-Beat Vacation Destinations]"</ref>

	~~== Politics ==~~
	Despite the lack of an official capital city, the government holds weekly community meetings that are open both to citizens and non-citizens. A majority of issues addressed are passed by majority vote, even the election of the colony's Prime Minister.<ref name="capricanvacations">[http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/lifestyle/top-5-off-beat-vacation-destinations.php ''The Caprican'' article: "Top 5 Off-Beat Vacation Destinations"]</ref>
	The planet actually fields two flags: the official colonial one flown by the research station, and the local, Aquarian, flag showing a dark-blue field with two red stripes on each vertical edge. The field depicts a gold-edged white trident placed diagonally across it, with a star in the lower right corner, and an asterisk in the upper left.		The planet actually fields two flags: the official colonial one flown by the research station, and the local, Aquarian, flag showing a dark-blue field with two red stripes on each vertical edge. The field depicts a gold-edged white trident placed diagonally across it, with a star in the lower right corner, and an asterisk in the upper left.

	Its first [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] delegate within the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] post-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]] is [[Miksa Burian]], who votes for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.		Its first [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] delegate within the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] post-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]] is [[Miksa Burian]], who votes for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	== Notes ==		==Notes==
	* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled ~~'''~~Aquarion~~'''~~. However, the name ~~'''~~Aquaria~~'''~~ was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.<ref>Serge's [[archive:https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822\|Twitter account]] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>		* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled Aquarion. However, the name Aquaria was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.<ref>Serge's [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822 Twitter account] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>
	* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.		* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.
	* According to [[archive:https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632\|Serge's twitter account]], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.		* According to [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632 Serge's twitter account], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled '''Aquarion'''. However, the name '''Aquaria''' was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.<ref>Serge's [~~http~~://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822 Twitter account] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>		* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled '''Aquarion'''. However, the name '''Aquaria''' was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.<ref>Serge's [[archive:https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822\|Twitter account]] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>
	* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.		* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.
	* According to [~~http~~://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632 Serge's twitter account], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.		* According to [[archive:https://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632\|Serge's twitter account]], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{disline\|''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [~~http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969~~ Beyond Caprica - A ~~visitor~~'s ~~pocket guide~~ to the Twelve Colonies]''.}}		{{disline\|Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official{{!}}official]], "quasi-canon" ''[[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]]'' and ''[[Beyond Caprica: A Visitor's Pocket Guide to the Twelve Colonies]].}}

	'''Aquaria''' was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.		'''Aquaria''' was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.

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	:''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''		{{disline\|''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''.}}

	'''Aquaria''' was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.		'''Aquaria''' was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.

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	:''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''		:''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''

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	The planet actually fields two flags: the official colonial one flown by the research station, and the local, Aquarian, flag showing a dark-blue field with two red stripes on each vertical edge. The field depicts a gold-edged white trident placed diagonally across it, with a star in the lower right corner, and an asterisk in the upper left.		The planet actually fields two flags: the official colonial one flown by the research station, and the local, Aquarian, flag showing a dark-blue field with two red stripes on each vertical edge. The field depicts a gold-edged white trident placed diagonally across it, with a star in the lower right corner, and an asterisk in the upper left.

	Its first [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] delegate within the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] post-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]] is [[Miksa Burian]], who votes for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections ~~([[~~TRS~~]]: "[[~~Colonial Day~~]]")~~.		Its first [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)\|Quorum of Twelve]] delegate within the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] post-[[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Fall]] is [[Miksa Burian]], who votes for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled '''Aquarion'''. However, the name '''Aquaria''' was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president ~~([[~~TRS~~]]: "[[~~Colonial Day~~]]")~~.<ref>Serge's [http://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822 Twitter account] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>		* On many occasions this colony's name was also spelled '''Aquarion'''. However, the name '''Aquaria''' was heard on screen during the Hybrid's monologue in "[[The Plan]]" and spoken by President Roslin when tallying the votes for vice- president {{TRS\|Colonial Day}}.<ref>Serge's [http://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8704063822 Twitter account] states that both names are viable, with Aquarion being the official name and Aquaria a regional variation.</ref>
	* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.		* In an [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/caprica-countdown-the-music-of-the-master-bear-mccreary.html LA Times article], Aquaria is described as a frigid ocean world, with small volcanic land masses and small communities. It is also said to be regarded as nothing more than a scientific research outpost by the other Colonies.
	* According to [http://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632 Serge's twitter account], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.		* According to [http://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/10545438632 Serge's twitter account], Aquaria doesn't have a capital city.

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	:''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''		:''Note: Most of the information listed below is taken from both the [[Battlestar_Wiki:Canon#Official\|official]], "quasi-canon" [[Battlestar Galactica Map of the 12 Colonies]], and [http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/beyond-caprica-a-vistors-pocket-guide-to-the-twelve-colonies/detail.php?p=268969 Beyond Caprica - A visitor's pocket guide to the Twelve Colonies]''

			'''Aquaria''' was one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. It was, by far, the least populous of the colonies, a frigid ocean world with a permanent population of only tens of thousands.

	== History ==		== History ==