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== "Centurian" vs. "Centurion": Which one is the proper spelling? == | == "Centurian" vs. "Centurion": Which one is the proper spelling? == | ||
The proper spelling for the Cylon soldier depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)| | The proper spelling for the Cylon soldier depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original series]] is "Centurion". | ||
While this [[:Image:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|screencap]] references a document from the [[ | While this [[:Image:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|screencap]] references a document from the [[Mini-Series]], this is incorrect -- actually, there are some items on this document that are not truly canon and have already been contradicted by other events in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|2004 series]]. (For instance, the [[Colonials]] in the current BSG do not use the term "[[yahren]]" for "[[Wikipedia:year|year]]".) | ||
We have an example of the proper spelling, taken from a | We have an example of the proper spelling, taken from a screencapture (with subtitles enabled) of the episode "[[The Hand of God (TOS)]]". (See: [[:Image:Spelling.jpg|Spelling.jpg]]) | ||
== Basestar vs. basestar / Battlestar vs. battlestar / Raider vs. raider: Do I capitalize the first letter or not? == | == Basestar vs. basestar / Battlestar vs. battlestar / Raider vs. raider: Do I capitalize the first letter or not? == | ||
The following can be spelled ''with '''or''' without'' the capitalization of the first letter. While they may technically fall under [[Wikipedia:proper nouns|proper nouns]], they are used in both series as a form of [[Wikipedia:mass noun|mass noun]]. | |||
For example, a [[viper]] is just a form of aerospace fighter [[Wikipedia:plane|plane]]. The word plane ''could'' be capitalized, but in common usage it isn't. Same with "submarine" or "aircraft carrier". | |||
The following are a list of words in ''Battlestar'' that are considered mass nouns: | |||
* [[basestar]] | |||
* [[battlestar]] | |||
* [[raider]] | |||
* [[viper]] | |||
== How do I abbreviate ''Battlestar Galactica''? == | == How do I abbreviate ''Battlestar Galactica''? == | ||
''Battlestar Galactica'' has been abbreviated as "BG" or "BSG" | ''Battlestar Galactica'' has been abbreviated as "BG" or "BSG". | ||
In this Wiki, the preferred acronym is "BSG", as "BG" has a wider meaning in terms of what it abbreviates. (i.e. "BG" is shorthand for "background; see: [[Wikipedia:BG]] for the acronym's disambiguation page) | In this Wiki, the preferred acronym is "BSG", as "BG" has a wider meaning in terms of what it abbreviates. (i.e. "BG" is shorthand for "background; see: [[Wikipedia:BG]] for the acronym's disambiguation page) | ||
== How should I refer to the show? (''Battlestar'' vs. ''Galactica'')== | == How should I refer to the show? (''Battlestar'' vs. ''Galactica'')== | ||
If you're writing an article and feel that the acronym doesn't cut it, then you should refer to the series itself as ''Battlestar''. | |||
Media outlets have been known to refer to the series as ''Galactica'' as well, which aid in the confusion. | |||
However for the purposes of this Wiki, referring to the ''Galactica'' can be easily confused with the actual [[Galactica|ship]], so all articles referring to the show should use the term ''Battlestar'' as a one-word shorthand. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Battlestar Wiki:FAQ]] | |||
* [[Talk:Cylon_Centurian_Model_0005]] | |||
[[Category: Wikipedia]] | |||