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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

2025-06-30T18:14:52Z

Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

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	== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==		== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==
	[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]		[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]
	The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}.		The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. {{callsign\|Starbuck}} pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}.

	The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:		The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:
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	* [[Diana Seelix]]		* [[Diana Seelix]]
	* [[Saul Tigh]] offers the [[DDG-62]] engines.		* [[Saul Tigh]] offers the [[DDG-62]] engines.
	* ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ aids in a few design principles and tests the craft.		* {{callsign\|Starbuck}} aids in a few design principles and tests the craft.

	Colonel Tigh originally denounces the project as frivolous, but later provides assistance in procuring the DDG-62 engines. Others among Tyrol's own deck crew also at first consider the project a waste of time, as noted through their initial reactions to Tyrol's proposal. However, Commander [[William Adama\|Adama]] believes that the endeavor offers hope and purpose, and therefore permits it to continue despite the crisis with the Cylon [[logic bomb]] that has infected ''Galactica'''s systems {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.		Colonel Tigh originally denounces the project as frivolous, but later provides assistance in procuring the DDG-62 engines. Others among Tyrol's own deck crew also at first consider the project a waste of time, as noted through their initial reactions to Tyrol's proposal. However, Commander [[William Adama\|Adama]] believes that the endeavor offers hope and purpose, and therefore permits it to continue despite the crisis with the Cylon [[logic bomb]] that has infected ''Galactica'''s systems {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Lee Adama" to "{{callsign|Lee Adama}}"

2025-02-08T16:39:49Z

Text replacement - "Lee Adama" to "{{callsign|Lee Adama}}"

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	== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==		== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==
	[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]		[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]
	The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, [[Lee Adama]].		The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}.

	The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:		The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:

	* ~~{{callsign\|~~Karl Agathon}} suggests the use of carbon composite materials for the Blackbird's skin.		* [[Karl Agathon]] suggests the use of carbon composite materials for the Blackbird's skin.
	* [[Brendan Costanza\|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]		* [[Brendan Costanza\|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]
	* [[Anastasia Dualla]] improves communication systems.		* [[Anastasia Dualla]] improves communication systems.
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	The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.		The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.

	''Laura'' is later piloted by then-Lieutenant [[Lee Adama]] in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|battle]] to disable the Resurrection Ship's FTL drive, preventing her escape so that Vipers can destroy it. While Adama is successful, a collision with a disabled [[Raptor]] destroys the Blackbird and Adama is forced to eject {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		''Laura'' is later piloted by then-Lieutenant {{callsign\|Lee Adama}} in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|battle]] to disable the Resurrection Ship's FTL drive, preventing her escape so that Vipers can destroy it. While Adama is successful, a collision with a disabled [[Raptor]] destroys the Blackbird and Adama is forced to eject {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Karl Agathon" to "{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}"

2025-02-08T16:39:46Z

Text replacement - "Karl Agathon" to "{{callsign|Karl Agathon}}"

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	The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:		The following individuals aid [[Galen Tyrol]] in ''Laura's'' construction:

	* [[Karl Agathon]] suggests the use of carbon composite materials for the Blackbird's skin.		* {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} suggests the use of carbon composite materials for the Blackbird's skin.
	* [[Brendan Costanza\|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]		* [[Brendan Costanza\|Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza]]
	* [[Anastasia Dualla]] improves communication systems.		* [[Anastasia Dualla]] improves communication systems.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - ""," to ",""

2024-02-20T22:11:53Z

Text replacement - ""," to ",""

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	* Instability actually adds to a vehicle's maneuverability in an atmosphere; an extremely stable aircraft resists any maneuvering. Modern real-world fighters are deliberately designed to be unstable with the flight surfaces constantly adjusted by the flight control system. The Blackbird's controls might have been initially uncalibrated for the plane's configuration (e.g. center of mass), and spent more fuel maintaining a desired attitude.		* Instability actually adds to a vehicle's maneuverability in an atmosphere; an extremely stable aircraft resists any maneuvering. Modern real-world fighters are deliberately designed to be unstable with the flight surfaces constantly adjusted by the flight control system. The Blackbird's controls might have been initially uncalibrated for the plane's configuration (e.g. center of mass), and spent more fuel maintaining a desired attitude.
	*[[w:Reinforced carbon-carbon\|Carbon composites]] are a family of materials used in lightweight or high-temperature-resistant construction, of which a type is used in the nose and leading edges of the wings of [[w:NASA\|NASA]]'s [[w:Space Transportation System\|Space Shuttle Orbiter]]. Carbon composites are somewhat fragile, so impacts (even one from a champagne bottle, which Laura Roslin jokingly attempts to do as she christens the ship) may cause the material to splinter or break. It was damage to this material that caused the destruction of [[w:Space Shuttle Columbia\|Space Shuttle ''Columbia'']] on [[w:STS-107\|STS-107]].		*[[w:Reinforced carbon-carbon\|Carbon composites]] are a family of materials used in lightweight or high-temperature-resistant construction, of which a type is used in the nose and leading edges of the wings of [[w:NASA\|NASA]]'s [[w:Space Transportation System\|Space Shuttle Orbiter]]. Carbon composites are somewhat fragile, so impacts (even one from a champagne bottle, which Laura Roslin jokingly attempts to do as she christens the ship) may cause the material to splinter or break. It was damage to this material that caused the destruction of [[w:Space Shuttle Columbia\|Space Shuttle ''Columbia'']] on [[w:STS-107\|STS-107]].
	*Executive Producer [[David Eick]] stated in his video blog that the Blackbird is "not a Viper", so it is not classed as a modified Viper model ("Viper Mark VIII", etc), but is an entirely distinct craft.		*Executive Producer [[David Eick]] stated in his video blog that the Blackbird is "not a Viper," so it is not classed as a modified Viper model ("Viper Mark VIII," etc), but is an entirely distinct craft.
	*The fighter's nickname creates a curious comparison with Laura Roslin, the person for whom it was named. The ailing but influential President Roslin and her rapid, secretive actions in her quest for Earth's location (including diverting Lt. Thrace from her original mission to destroy the Kobol basestar) as well as her savvy political work in "[[Colonial Day]]", are humorously similar in perspective to the abilities of "Laura", a structurally weak, but highly agile and initially underestimated stealth fighter.		*The fighter's nickname creates a curious comparison with Laura Roslin, the person for whom it was named. The ailing but influential President Roslin and her rapid, secretive actions in her quest for Earth's location (including diverting Lt. Thrace from her original mission to destroy the Kobol basestar) as well as her savvy political work in "[[Colonial Day]]," are humorously similar in perspective to the abilities of "Laura," a structurally weak, but highly agile and initially underestimated stealth fighter.
	*From a behind-the-scenes perspective, the Blackbird is most likely named after the [[w:Lockheed SR-71\|SR-71 Blackbird]], an actual high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 not only shares the principle but also many design features. These include the engines pointing forward from the wings and also the swept long nose smoothing out on the sides.		*From a behind-the-scenes perspective, the Blackbird is most likely named after the [[w:Lockheed SR-71\|SR-71 Blackbird]], an actual high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 not only shares the principle but also many design features. These include the engines pointing forward from the wings and also the swept long nose smoothing out on the sides.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Image:" to "File:"

2024-01-22T02:21:15Z

Text replacement - "Image:" to "File:"

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	損失や消耗により飛行可能な[[Viper (RDM)\|バイパー]]が少なくなっていくことにフラストレーションを感じたガレン・チロルは新しい戦闘機をゼロから作り始める<ref>[[Pegasus (RDM)\|新型のバトルスター]]と異なり、''ギャラクティカ''にはバイパー製造施設は存在しない。</ref>。戦闘機のデザインは物資不足やクルーの改造や想像力で進化していった。そして戦闘機というより偵察機に近い機体が完成した。		損失や消耗により飛行可能な[[Viper (RDM)\|バイパー]]が少なくなっていくことにフラストレーションを感じたガレン・チロルは新しい戦闘機をゼロから作り始める<ref>[[Pegasus (RDM)\|新型のバトルスター]]と異なり、''ギャラクティカ''にはバイパー製造施設は存在しない。</ref>。戦闘機のデザインは物資不足やクルーの改造や想像力で進化していった。そして戦闘機というより偵察機に近い機体が完成した。

	[[~~Image~~:Black bird constr..jpg\|thumb\|left\|The Blackbird under construction.]]		[[File:Black bird constr..jpg\|thumb\|left\|The Blackbird under construction.]]
	ブラックバードはバイパー・[[Launch tubes (RDM)\|ランチ・チューブ]]を使用するように設計されたため、基本的な形状は同じである。バイパーと異なり機動性よりもスピードを優先して作られ武器は装備されていない<ref>See [[Bradley Thompson]]'s [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive5#Blackbird:_Efficient_Construction_Crew?\|answer to a video effects gaff]] in "Flight of the Phoenix" where the Blackbird is mistakeningly shown flying about the [[Great Cylon Turkey Shoot]]. Thompson confirms that the Blackbird has no guns and its poor maneuverability makes it unsuitable as a dogfighter.</ref>が「[[Resurrection Ship, Part II\|再生船（後編）]]」ではミサイル・ランチャーが装備された。[[Karl Agathon\|カール・アガソン]]の提案により、ブラックバードは黒色のカーボン合成物質を使用しているため[[DRADIS]]や肉眼では探知されにくい。バイパーの修理に鉄を節約するためには適切な考えである。		ブラックバードはバイパー・[[Launch tubes (RDM)\|ランチ・チューブ]]を使用するように設計されたため、基本的な形状は同じである。バイパーと異なり機動性よりもスピードを優先して作られ武器は装備されていない<ref>See [[Bradley Thompson]]'s [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive5#Blackbird:_Efficient_Construction_Crew?\|answer to a video effects gaff]] in "Flight of the Phoenix" where the Blackbird is mistakeningly shown flying about the [[Great Cylon Turkey Shoot]]. Thompson confirms that the Blackbird has no guns and its poor maneuverability makes it unsuitable as a dogfighter.</ref>が「[[Resurrection Ship, Part II\|再生船（後編）]]」ではミサイル・ランチャーが装備された。[[Karl Agathon\|カール・アガソン]]の提案により、ブラックバードは黒色のカーボン合成物質を使用しているため[[DRADIS]]や肉眼では探知されにくい。バイパーの修理に鉄を節約するためには適切な考えである。

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	== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==		== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==
	[[~~Image~~:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]		[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]
	The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, [[Lee Adama]].		The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, [[Lee Adama]].

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	When commissioning a reconnaissance on the Cylon fleet (containing a [[Resurrection Ship\|mysterious ship]]) ''Pegasus's'' [[CAG]] [[Cole Taylor]], although knowing of the Blackbird, chooses to use Raptors for his mission despite Thrace's protests. Before his plan can be put into action Thrace, with assistance from Lee Adama, absconds with the Blackbird, claiming she is running a test flight for Admiral Cain. In reality, she undertakes the mission single-handedly without being detected, taking several close-range pictures.		When commissioning a reconnaissance on the Cylon fleet (containing a [[Resurrection Ship\|mysterious ship]]) ''Pegasus's'' [[CAG]] [[Cole Taylor]], although knowing of the Blackbird, chooses to use Raptors for his mission despite Thrace's protests. Before his plan can be put into action Thrace, with assistance from Lee Adama, absconds with the Blackbird, claiming she is running a test flight for Admiral Cain. In reality, she undertakes the mission single-handedly without being detected, taking several close-range pictures.

	[[~~Image~~:Blackbird destroyed.jpg\|thumb\|The destruction of ''Laura'' during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]].]]		[[File:Blackbird destroyed.jpg\|thumb\|The destruction of ''Laura'' during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]].]]

	The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.		The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "↵" to ""

2023-11-06T03:56:33Z

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	~~<pagesidebar>~~
	* See Also		* See Also
	** props:Blackbird\|Blackbird at Props Wiki		** props:Blackbird\|Blackbird at Props Wiki
	** Stealthstar\|Stealthstar, a stealth craft		** Stealthstar\|Stealthstar, a stealth craft
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "
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2021-05-06T03:32:14Z

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	''Laura'' is later piloted by then-Lieutenant [[Lee Adama]] in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|battle]] to disable the Resurrection Ship's FTL drive, preventing her escape so that Vipers can destroy it. While Adama is successful, a collision with a disabled [[Raptor]] destroys the Blackbird and Adama is forced to eject {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		''Laura'' is later piloted by then-Lieutenant [[Lee Adama]] in the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship\|battle]] to disable the Resurrection Ship's FTL drive, preventing her escape so that Vipers can destroy it. While Adama is successful, a collision with a disabled [[Raptor]] destroys the Blackbird and Adama is forced to eject {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)" to "[[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol"

2021-01-10T04:14:31Z

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	The '''Blackbird''' is a short-lived, prototype [[The Twelve Colonies ~~(RDM)~~\|Colonial]] stealth fighter designed by [[Galen Tyrol]] and built by many [[deckhand]]s and officers on ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''.		The '''Blackbird''' is a short-lived, prototype [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Colonial]] stealth fighter designed by [[Galen Tyrol]] and built by many [[deckhand]]s and officers on ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''.
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Galactica" to "{{RDM|Galactica}}"

2020-09-20T07:28:29Z

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	The '''Blackbird''' is a short-lived, prototype [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)\|Colonial]] stealth fighter designed by [[Galen Tyrol]] and built by many [[deckhand]]s and officers on ''~~[[Galactica (~~RDM)\|Galactica]]''.		The '''Blackbird''' is a short-lived, prototype [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)\|Colonial]] stealth fighter designed by [[Galen Tyrol]] and built by many [[deckhand]]s and officers on ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''.
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "
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2020-09-20T07:20:02Z

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	Along with the usual [[RCS]] mechanisms for directional control, the Blackbird is powered by four obsolete [[DDG-62]] engines that came from the flight deck of the ''[[Baah Pakal]]''. Further, unlike other ships of its size, the Blackbird is [[FTL]]-capable.		Along with the usual [[RCS]] mechanisms for directional control, the Blackbird is powered by four obsolete [[DDG-62]] engines that came from the flight deck of the ''[[Baah Pakal]]''. Further, unlike other ships of its size, the Blackbird is [[FTL]]-capable.

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	== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==		== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==

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	損失や消耗により飛行可能な[[Viper (RDM)\|バイパー]]が少なくなっていくことにフラストレーションを感じたガレン・チロルは新しい戦闘機をゼロから作り始める<ref>[[Pegasus (RDM)\|新型のバトルスター]]と異なり、''ギャラクティカ''にはバイパー製造施設は存在しない。</ref>。戦闘機のデザインは物資不足やクルーの改造や想像力で進化していった。そして戦闘機というより偵察機に近い機体が完成した。		損失や消耗により飛行可能な[[Viper (RDM)\|バイパー]]が少なくなっていくことにフラストレーションを感じたガレン・チロルは新しい戦闘機をゼロから作り始める<ref>[[Pegasus (RDM)\|新型のバトルスター]]と異なり、''ギャラクティカ''にはバイパー製造施設は存在しない。</ref>。戦闘機のデザインは物資不足やクルーの改造や想像力で進化していった。そして戦闘機というより偵察機に近い機体が完成した。

	[[~~Image~~:Black bird constr..jpg\|thumb\|left\|The Blackbird under construction.]]		[[File:Black bird constr..jpg\|thumb\|left\|The Blackbird under construction.]]
	ブラックバードはバイパー・[[Launch tubes (RDM)\|ランチ・チューブ]]を使用するように設計されたため、基本的な形状は同じである。バイパーと異なり機動性よりもスピードを優先して作られ武器は装備されていない<ref>See [[Bradley Thompson]]'s [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive5#Blackbird:_Efficient_Construction_Crew?\|answer to a video effects gaff]] in "Flight of the Phoenix" where the Blackbird is mistakeningly shown flying about the [[Great Cylon Turkey Shoot]]. Thompson confirms that the Blackbird has no guns and its poor maneuverability makes it unsuitable as a dogfighter.</ref>が「[[Resurrection Ship, Part II\|再生船（後編）]]」ではミサイル・ランチャーが装備された。[[Karl Agathon\|カール・アガソン]]の提案により、ブラックバードは黒色のカーボン合成物質を使用しているため[[DRADIS]]や肉眼では探知されにくい。バイパーの修理に鉄を節約するためには適切な考えである。		ブラックバードはバイパー・[[Launch tubes (RDM)\|ランチ・チューブ]]を使用するように設計されたため、基本的な形状は同じである。バイパーと異なり機動性よりもスピードを優先して作られ武器は装備されていない<ref>See [[Bradley Thompson]]'s [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Communiques/Archive5#Blackbird:_Efficient_Construction_Crew?\|answer to a video effects gaff]] in "Flight of the Phoenix" where the Blackbird is mistakeningly shown flying about the [[Great Cylon Turkey Shoot]]. Thompson confirms that the Blackbird has no guns and its poor maneuverability makes it unsuitable as a dogfighter.</ref>が「[[Resurrection Ship, Part II\|再生船（後編）]]」ではミサイル・ランチャーが装備された。[[Karl Agathon\|カール・アガソン]]の提案により、ブラックバードは黒色のカーボン合成物質を使用しているため[[DRADIS]]や肉眼では探知されにくい。バイパーの修理に鉄を節約するためには適切な考えである。

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	== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==		== ''Laura'' and her flight history ==
	[[~~Image~~:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]		[[File:Flight_of_the_Phoenix-Laura.jpg\|thumb\|A close-up of the cursive on the side of the Blackbird.]]
	The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, [[Lee Adama]].		The first prototype is dubbed ''"Laura"'' in honor of President [[Laura Roslin]]. [[Kara Thrace]] pilots the maiden test flight, where, after some initial difficulties with handling the ungainly craft, she handily eludes her escort, [[Lee Adama]].

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	When commissioning a reconnaissance on the Cylon fleet (containing a [[Resurrection Ship\|mysterious ship]]) ''Pegasus's'' [[CAG]] [[Cole Taylor]], although knowing of the Blackbird, chooses to use Raptors for his mission despite Thrace's protests. Before his plan can be put into action Thrace, with assistance from Lee Adama, absconds with the Blackbird, claiming she is running a test flight for Admiral Cain. In reality, she undertakes the mission single-handedly without being detected, taking several close-range pictures.		When commissioning a reconnaissance on the Cylon fleet (containing a [[Resurrection Ship\|mysterious ship]]) ''Pegasus's'' [[CAG]] [[Cole Taylor]], although knowing of the Blackbird, chooses to use Raptors for his mission despite Thrace's protests. Before his plan can be put into action Thrace, with assistance from Lee Adama, absconds with the Blackbird, claiming she is running a test flight for Admiral Cain. In reality, she undertakes the mission single-handedly without being detected, taking several close-range pictures.

	[[~~Image~~:Blackbird destroyed.jpg\|thumb\|The destruction of ''Laura'' during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]].]]		[[File:Blackbird destroyed.jpg\|thumb\|The destruction of ''Laura'' during the [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]].]]

	The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.		The sudden, unexpected return of this Colonial craft causes it to be mistaken for a Cylon craft, bringing an end to the [[Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus\|standoff between Galactica and Pegasus]]. Thrace transmits the images, and appeals over the comm that she is not a Cylon vessel. From discussing these photos with [[Gina Inviere]], [[Gaius Baltar]] eventually details the name and purpose of the [[Resurrection Ship]] {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.

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