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	==References==		==References==
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	'''Battlestars''' are warships built by the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man]] (colloquially known as "Colonials") in direct response to the [[Thousand Yahren War\|generational war]] with the {{TOS\|Cylons}}.		'''Battlestars''' are warships built by the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man]] (colloquially known as "Colonials") in direct response to the [[Thousand Yahren War\|generational war]] with the {{TOS\|Cylons}}.

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	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

	==Myth of the Twelve Battlestars ~~(Original Series)~~==		==Myth of the Twelve Battlestars==
	~~[[File:Turrets.JPG\|thumb\|left\|A battlestar's laser batteries fights off Raiders {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]~~		Within [[Fan fiction\|fan circles]], it has generally been assumed there were twelve original battlestars, given the number of Colonies. This appeared to be supported by ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a [[non-canon]]ical publication released in 1979.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19}}</ref> However, [[Glen A. Larson]] has stated that there was never any decision to have a specific number of battlestars, nor did the Original Series state that only twelve battlestars were built. During the series' run, only eight battlestars are seen or mentioned. Given the length of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]], it seems likely that far more than twelve of these warships were constructed. How many of those ships remained before the [[Battle of Cimtar]] remain unstated, given losses at [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] and [[Battle of Molecay]] that claimed battlestars and their support fleets.<blockquote>''For contrast, in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] continuity, it is stated at the start of the [[Miniseries]] that twelve [[Galactica type battlestar\|battlestars]] were initially built during the [[Cylon War]]. However, in the years of and after the Cylon War, an additional 120 battlestars of various classes were built in that continuity. Like its Original Series counterparts, [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|almost all]] of these battlestars are destroyed in an elaborate Cylon subterfuge.''</blockquote>
	Within [[Fan fiction\|fan circles]], it has generally been assumed there were twelve original battlestars, given the number of Colonies. This appeared to be supported by ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a [[non-canon]]ical publication released in 1979.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19}}</ref> However, [[Glen A. Larson]] has stated that there was never any decision to have a specific number of battlestars, nor did the Original Series state that only twelve battlestars were built. During the series' run, only eight battlestars are seen or mentioned. Given the length of the [[Thousand-Yahren War]], it seems likely that far more than twelve of these warships were constructed.

	~~''(For contrast~~, ~~in the~~ [[~~Battlestar Galactica~~ (~~RDM~~)\|~~Re-imagined Series~~]] ~~continuity~~, ~~it is stated~~ at the ~~start~~ of the [[~~Miniseries~~]] ~~that twelve [[Galactica type battlestar~~\|~~battlestars]] were initially built during the~~ [[~~Cylon War~~]]. ~~However, in the years~~ of ~~and after the Cylon War, an additional 120 battlestars of various classes were built in that continuity~~. ~~Like its Original Series counterparts~~, [[~~Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|almost all~~]] of ~~these battlestars are destroyed in an elaborate Cylon subterfuge~~.~~)''~~		== Capabilities ==
			Battlestars boast impressive firepower and facilities, notably laser turrets and two [[Launch bay\|launch bays]] that are capable of deploying Vipers into battle, propelled by [[Launch tube (TOS)\|launch tubes]] from the bay's outermost edges. Small laser turrets are placed on the launch bay struts themselves, in recesses at the side. <gallery mode="slideshow">
			File:Turrets.JPG\|Turrets in recessed bays along the outermost side of the [[Launch bay\|launch bays]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.
			File:TOS - Saga of a Star World - Turret Firing - 6850.jpg\|A [[laser]] turret firing {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.
			File:TOS - Saga of a Star World - Rotational Turret - 7019.jpg\|A rotating, not-recessed surface [[laser]] turret {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.
			</gallery>

			== Notes on Dimensions and Scale ==
	== Notes on Dimensions ==

	The length and beam figures given here are based on research carried out by [http://ravensbranch.allen.com/galacticasize.html Todd Boyce], a computer animator. There are many differing claims to the actual size of the original battlestars, ranging from some 2,000 feet<ref name="starlog aug 78">{{cite magazine\|quotes= \|last= Meyers \|first= Richard \|authorlink= \|coauthors= \|year= 1978 \|month= August \|title= Get Ready For... BATTLE STAR "GALACTICA" \|magazine=Starlog \|volume= \|issue= \|pages=52-53 \|id= \|url= \|accessdate= }}</ref> (the accepted length in a number of gaming systems) through to 2-3 miles in overall length.		The length and beam figures given here are based on research carried out by [http://ravensbranch.allen.com/galacticasize.html Todd Boyce], a computer animator. There are many differing claims to the actual size of the original battlestars, ranging from some 2,000 feet<ref name="starlog aug 78">{{cite magazine\|quotes= \|last= Meyers \|first= Richard \|authorlink= \|coauthors= \|year= 1978 \|month= August \|title= Get Ready For... BATTLE STAR "GALACTICA" \|magazine=Starlog \|volume= \|issue= \|pages=52-53 \|id= \|url= \|accessdate= }}</ref> (the accepted length in a number of gaming systems) through to 2-3 miles in overall length.
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	Interviews with series creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[John Dykstra]], the Visual Effects supervisor for the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} stated that the original ''[[Galactica#Original Series Galactica\|Galactica]]'' was around a mile (1.6km) long. If the scale of the master model used for filming was set at 1/960, then the overall length of ''Galactica'' and her sister ships would be some 6,080ft (1,853m) - or one [[Wikipedia:Nautical Mile\|nautical mile]]. However, there is no confirmation available that 1/960 (1 inch = 80ft) was in fact the scale of the model, and the figures have thus been "back engineered" to fit the case. (It should be noted that Dykstra admitted that "[e]verything has to be exaggerated and the fill ratio of the screen has to be higher".<ref name="starlog aug 78"/>)		Interviews with series creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[John Dykstra]], the Visual Effects supervisor for the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} stated that the original ''[[Galactica#Original Series Galactica\|Galactica]]'' was around a mile (1.6km) long. If the scale of the master model used for filming was set at 1/960, then the overall length of ''Galactica'' and her sister ships would be some 6,080ft (1,853m) - or one [[Wikipedia:Nautical Mile\|nautical mile]]. However, there is no confirmation available that 1/960 (1 inch = 80ft) was in fact the scale of the model, and the figures have thus been "back engineered" to fit the case. (It should be noted that Dykstra admitted that "[e]verything has to be exaggerated and the fill ratio of the screen has to be higher".<ref name="starlog aug 78"/>)

	[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg~~\|left\|thumb~~\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Phil Broad / Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)]]		[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Phil Broad / Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)\|center]]
	In undertaking his work, Boyce utilized an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes (calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched).		In undertaking his work, Boyce utilized an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes, calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched.

	Given this degree of similarity in final calculations, these figures have been adopted here as the probable dimensions of the Original Series battlestars. However, in using these figures, it should be noted that:		Given this degree of similarity in final calculations, these figures have been adopted here as the probable dimensions of the Original Series battlestars. However, in using these figures, it should be noted that:

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	{{disline\|For information on the battlestars of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]], see [[Galactica type battlestar]] and [[Mercury class battlestar]]. For information on the battlestar seen in the [[2003 Video Game]], see [[Galactica (2003 Video Game)]].}}		{{disline\|For information on the battlestars of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]], see [[Galactica type battlestar]] and [[Mercury class battlestar]]. For information on the battlestar seen in the [[2003 Video Game]], see [[Galactica (2003 Video Game)]].}}{{Ship Data


	~~'''Battlestars''' are warships built in direct response to the [[Thousand Yahren War\|generational war]] with the {{TOS\|Cylons}}.~~

	{{Ship Data
	\| image= SOSW - Battlestars at Cimtar.png		\| image= SOSW - Battlestars at Cimtar.png
	\| title=Battlestar		\| title=Battlestar
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	\|series=TOS}}		\|series=TOS}}
			'''Battlestars''' are warships built by the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man]] (colloquially known as "Colonials") in direct response to the [[Thousand Yahren War\|generational war]] with the {{TOS\|Cylons}}.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Phil Broad / Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)]]		[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Phil Broad / Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)]]
	In undertaking his work, Boyce ~~utilised~~ an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes (calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched).		In undertaking his work, Boyce utilized an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes (calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched).

	Given this degree of similarity in final calculations, these figures have been adopted here as the probable dimensions of the Original Series battlestars. However, in using these figures, it should be noted that:		Given this degree of similarity in final calculations, these figures have been adopted here as the probable dimensions of the Original Series battlestars. However, in using these figures, it should be noted that:
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	* Boyce also used close-up shots of Viper launches to try and calculate the size of ''Galactica'', and arrived at a figure of 2,712ft (827m), with the flight pods measuring 1,294ft (394m). However, these figures cannot be taken at face value, as they would render the Viper launch tubes with a 10.4ft (3m) diameter, making them too small to contain Vipers.		* Boyce also used close-up shots of Viper launches to try and calculate the size of ''Galactica'', and arrived at a figure of 2,712ft (827m), with the flight pods measuring 1,294ft (394m). However, these figures cannot be taken at face value, as they would render the Viper launch tubes with a 10.4ft (3m) diameter, making them too small to contain Vipers.

	Note: As Boyce used the mock-up Viper he made a fatal assumption of it being exactly in scale with the actual on screen SFX model.		Note: As Boyce used the mock-up Viper he made a fatal assumption of it being exactly in scale with the actual on screen SFX model. That is unfortunately not the case. The mock-up Viper is smaller and less detailed, hence, cheaper and easier to construct. The difference is (exactly) 10% resulting in a length of 10 m and a wingspan of 4.5-5 m. This brings the ''Battlestar'' to about 1400 m. As BSG was made in light of ''Star Wars'' there is the possibility that it's size was intended to be the same as a Stardestoyer (1.5 km).
	That is unfortunately not the case. The mock-up Viper is smaller and less detailed, hence, cheaper and easier to construct. The difference is (exactly) 10% resulting in a length of 10 m and a wingspan of 4.5-5 m. This brings the Battlestar to about 1400 m.
	As BSG was made in light of Star Wars there is the possibility that it's size was intended to be the same as a Stardestoyer (1.5 km).

	Note by the researcher: The research page points out that there are proportional differences between the mock-up and the studio model of the Viper, and that the mock-up is used because it had definitive dimensions whereas the filming miniature does not. The studio model is longer in proportion, but it is not necessarily taller or wider (which a second line of research investigated). More definitive research on the matter would need to take place before any claims such as it being "10% larger" could be verified since there are many factors to consider.		Note by the researcher: The research page points out that there are proportional differences between the mock-up and the studio model of the Viper, and that the mock-up is used because it had definitive dimensions whereas the filming miniature does not. The studio model is longer in proportion, but it is not necessarily taller or wider (which a second line of research investigated). More definitive research on the matter would need to take place before any claims such as it being "10% larger" could be verified since there are many factors to consider.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}		* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar {{~~{{TOS~~\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}}}* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''		* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}
			* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''
	* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] {{~~{{TOS~~\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}}}}* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}		* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}}
			* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

	~~{{clear}}~~

	==Myth of the Twelve Battlestars (Original Series)==		==Myth of the Twelve Battlestars (Original Series)==
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	''(For contrast, in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] continuity, it is stated at the start of the [[Miniseries]] that twelve [[Galactica type battlestar\|battlestars]] were initially built during the [[Cylon War]]. However, in the years of and after the Cylon War, an additional 120 battlestars of various classes were built in that continuity. Like its Original Series counterparts, [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|almost all]] of these battlestars are destroyed in an elaborate Cylon subterfuge.)''		''(For contrast, in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] continuity, it is stated at the start of the [[Miniseries]] that twelve [[Galactica type battlestar\|battlestars]] were initially built during the [[Cylon War]]. However, in the years of and after the Cylon War, an additional 120 battlestars of various classes were built in that continuity. Like its Original Series counterparts, [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|almost all]] of these battlestars are destroyed in an elaborate Cylon subterfuge.)''
	~~{{clear}}~~

	== Notes on Dimensions ==		== Notes on Dimensions ==
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	Interviews with series creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[John Dykstra]], the Visual Effects supervisor for the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} stated that the original ''[[Galactica#Original Series Galactica\|Galactica]]'' was around a mile (1.6km) long. If the scale of the master model used for filming was set at 1/960, then the overall length of ''Galactica'' and her sister ships would be some 6,080ft (1,853m) - or one [[Wikipedia:Nautical Mile\|nautical mile]]. However, there is no confirmation available that 1/960 (1 inch = 80ft) was in fact the scale of the model, and the figures have thus been "back engineered" to fit the case. (It should be noted that Dykstra admitted that "[e]verything has to be exaggerated and the fill ratio of the screen has to be higher".<ref name="starlog aug 78"/>)		Interviews with series creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[John Dykstra]], the Visual Effects supervisor for the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} stated that the original ''[[Galactica#Original Series Galactica\|Galactica]]'' was around a mile (1.6km) long. If the scale of the master model used for filming was set at 1/960, then the overall length of ''Galactica'' and her sister ships would be some 6,080ft (1,853m) - or one [[Wikipedia:Nautical Mile\|nautical mile]]. However, there is no confirmation available that 1/960 (1 inch = 80ft) was in fact the scale of the model, and the figures have thus been "back engineered" to fit the case. (It should be noted that Dykstra admitted that "[e]verything has to be exaggerated and the fill ratio of the screen has to be higher".<ref name="starlog aug 78"/>)

	[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)]]		[[File:Tos-gal-dim.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Calculating a battlestar's size (credit: Phil Broad / Todd Boyce / Universal ABC)]]
	In undertaking his work, Boyce utilised an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes (calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched).		In undertaking his work, Boyce utilised an established baseline for his calculations: the full-size mock-up of a Viper built for filming purposes. This mock-up measured some 28.5ft (9m) in length and a wingspan of some 12.5ft (4m), and formed a means by which Boyce could take key shots from various episodes, combine them with a scale model of ''Galactica'' and extrapolate a reasonably-consistent set of measurements. Thus: using film footage alone, Boyce was able to determine the length of ''Galactica'' to be some 4,143ft (1,263m), while use of a scale model produced a figure of some 4,166ft (1,270m): an acceptable difference of some 23ft (7m). What is more, these measurements appear consistent with the overall size of the Viper launch tubes (calculated at some 16ft (5m) in diameter, based on the wingspan of the full-size mock-up and images of Vipers being launched).

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	Charles Adams, ''StarshipBuilder.com''		Charles Adams, ''StarshipBuilder.com''

	~~PS The B&W photo above should be credited to Phil Broad.~~

	== About The Filming Model ==		== About The Filming Model ==
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	* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''		* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''
	: Battlestars are constructed in planetary orbit. Battlestars have a maximum range of 500 light-[[yahren]] before refueling, although this can be affected by high-speed maneuvering and the use of weapons, which are powered by the same fuel source as the engines.		{{quote\|text=Battlestars are constructed in planetary orbit. Battlestars have a maximum range of 500 light-[[yahren]] before refueling, although this can be affected by high-speed maneuvering and the use of weapons, which are powered by the same fuel source as the engines.

	: Battlestars contain eight squadrons of {{TOS\|Viper}}s, in addition to being armed with "banks of turret-mounted laser cannon, strategically mounted to defend most vital areas of the ship from head-on attack" and "space-to-space torpedoes" capable of destroying larger enemy craft.		Battlestars contain eight squadrons of {{TOS\|Viper}}s, in addition to being armed with "banks of turret-mounted laser cannon, strategically mounted to defend most vital areas of the ship from head-on attack" and "space-to-space torpedoes" capable of destroying larger enemy craft.

	: For shielding, battlestars use a "powerful radiation field" capable of deflecting most laser attacks and heavy armor plating to dampen explosive ordnance, like torpedoes or missiles. Furthermore, battlestars are split into segments that can be sealed should the hull be compromised, so the entire ship is not lost.		For shielding, battlestars use a "powerful radiation field" capable of deflecting most laser attacks and heavy armor plating to dampen explosive ordnance, like torpedoes or missiles. Furthermore, battlestars are split into segments that can be sealed should the hull be compromised, so the entire ship is not lost.

	: For propulsion, battlestars "are powered to sub-light speeds by twin [[solium]] [[energizer]]s that convert matter directly into propulsive force. [[Tylium]] thrusters boost the ship past the [[lightspeed\|light barrier]]; on full power, speeds of light times ten have been attained."		For propulsion, battlestars "are powered to sub-light speeds by twin [[solium]] [[energizer]]s that convert matter directly into propulsive force. [[Tylium]] thrusters boost the ship past the [[lightspeed\|light barrier]]; on full power, speeds of light times ten have been attained."

	: Battlestars are crewed by 500 people and consists of various facilities, "including a 100 bed [[Life Station\|life-station]], a fully equipped [[rejuvenation center]] and a variable-gravity gymnasium".<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19-20}}</ref>		Battlestars are crewed by 500 people and consists of various facilities, "including a 100 bed [[Life Station\|life-station]], a fully equipped [[rejuvenation center]] and a variable-gravity gymnasium".<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19-20}}</ref>}}

	==References==		==References==
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	==Known Battlestars==		==Known Battlestars==
	The ~~eight~~ battlestars<ref>The Costume Department at New West has indicated that three further battlestars may have been referenced had the show been renewed: the ''[[Solaria]]'', ''Cerberus'' and ''Prometheus''. This information, however, is not [[canon\|canonical]].</ref> specifically mentioned in the Original Series are:		The battlestars<ref>The Costume Department at New West has indicated that three further battlestars may have been referenced had the show been renewed: the ''[[Solaria]]'', ''Cerberus'' and ''Prometheus''. This information, however, is not [[canon\|canonical]].</ref> specifically mentioned in the Original Series are:

	* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

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	: For propulsion, battlestars "are powered to sub-light speeds by twin [[solium]] [[energizer]]s that convert matter directly into propulsive force. [[Tylium]] thrusters boost the ship past the [[lightspeed\|light barrier]]; on full power, speeds of light times ten have been attained."		: For propulsion, battlestars "are powered to sub-light speeds by twin [[solium]] [[energizer]]s that convert matter directly into propulsive force. [[Tylium]] thrusters boost the ship past the [[lightspeed\|light barrier]]; on full power, speeds of light times ten have been attained."

	: Battlestars are crewed by 500 people and consists of various facilities, "including a 100 bed [[~~life station~~\|life-station]], a fully equipped [[rejuvenation center]] and a variable-gravity gymnasium".<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19-20}}</ref>		: Battlestars are crewed by 500 people and consists of various facilities, "including a 100 bed [[Life Station\|life-station]], a fully equipped [[rejuvenation center]] and a variable-gravity gymnasium".<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=19-20}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}		* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar ({{TOS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}})		* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar {{{{TOS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}}}* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''
	* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''
	* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})		* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] {{{{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}}}}* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

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	* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})		* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})
	* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of ~~the Cosmara~~ Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}		* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

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	* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})		* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})
	* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the ~~{{TOS\|~~Battle of the Cosmara Archipelago~~\|Battle of the Cosmara Archipelago}}~~ {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}		* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of the Cosmara Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon

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	* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Acropolis]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}		* ''{{TOS\|Atlantia\|Atlantia}}'' - destroyed by the Cylons at {{TOS\|Cimtar\|Cimtar}} {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar ({{TOS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}})		* ''{{TOS\|Columbia\|Columbia}}<ref>Many fans consider ''Columbia'' to be the battlestar class name. However, this is [[fan fiction]]: No substantiated class name has been given by official sources to the battlestars of the Original Series.</ref>'' - destroyed by the Cylons at Cimtar {{{{TOS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}}}* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''
	* ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}''
	* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''[[Pacifica]]'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon
	* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] ({{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}})		* ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' - presumed destroyed at the [[Battle of Gamoray]] {{{{TOS\|The Living Legend, Part II\|The Living Legend}}}}* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''[[Rycon]]'' - destroyed at the [[Battle of Cosmora Archipelago]] {{OS\|Take the Celestra}}
	* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon		* ''{{TOS\|Triton\|Triton}}'' - mentioned in connection with the attack at Cimtar, and so assumed to be one of the battlestars seen near the moon