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:''This page is about the organization. For the second season episode in which the black market first appears, see [[Black Market]].'' | |||
The '''black market''' is an underground organization within the [[The Fleet (RDM)|fleet of refugee human ships]] through which illicit and unofficial trades of goods, both essential and exotic, are executed. ''[[Prometheus (ship)|Prometheus]]'' is described by [[Tom Zarek]] as the "hub of the black market." Notable items traded on the black market included [[antibiotics]], [[fumarello]]s, and the services of escorts<ref>Though some prostitution was arranged by the black market, the practice itself does not appear to be illegal.</ref> | |||
Until some time after the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]], the underground organization is headed by [[Phelan]]. Under his control, the black market regularly withholds inventory to inflate prices. The black market is also known for other dealings, [[Wikipedia:Prostitution of children|some of which]] crossed the line between being merely illegal and being clearly harmful and immoral. After Phelan's death, Captain [[Lee Adama]] explains to Phelan's likely successors that as long as these shady practices stopped, the black market would be allowed to continue business. Despite President [[Laura Roslin]]'s misgivings, the black market still functions within the fleet, and is essential in distributing hard to find supplies {{TRS|Black Market}}. | |||
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