Editing Callsign

Callsigns are names, different from their given names, used to identify pilots and [[ ECO]]'s.  While there have been no guidelines for callsigns given on screen, they are typically of a heroic or comical nature, sometimes given for a specific circumstance.  Examples of callsigns are [[Apollo]] (Lee Adama), [[Starbuck]] (Kara Thrace), [[Racetrack]] (Margaret Edmondson), and [[Husker]] ([[William Adama]]).

A callsign can be used to identify an individual regardless of the circumstance in which it is used.  For example, Karl "Helo" Agathon is often referred to simply by his callsign "[[Helo]]" as opposed to his given name "Karl", even by his wife.  Even in circumstances where he is in the [[CIC]] and not in his cockpit, he is called Helo.

Callsigns can also be used to identify ships.  [[Colonial One]] was orginally referred to over comm traffic as Colonial Heavy 798.

Additonally, a ship's commander will often assume the mantle of 'actual'.  For example, the officer currently in command of Galactica will be referred to as "Galactica Actual' over comm traffic.
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-A '''callsign''' is a unique nickname used primarily over [[wireless]] communications for brevity and clarity.
+Callsigns are names, different from their given names, used to identify pilots and [[ ECO]]'s.  While there have been no guidelines for callsigns given on screen, they are typically of a heroic or comical nature, sometimes given for a specific circumstance.  Examples of callsigns are [[Apollo]] (Lee Adama), [[Starbuck]] (Kara Thrace), [[Racetrack]] (Margaret Edmondson), and [[Husker]] ([[William Adama]]).
-Callsigns assigned to pilots and flight officers can play on the aviator's name, or can be based on specific circumstances or attributes (sometimes comical). Examples:
+A callsign can be used to identify an individual regardless of the circumstance in which it is used.  For example, Karl "Helo" Agathon is often referred to simply by his callsign "[[Helo]]" as opposed to his given name "Karl", even by his wife.  Even in circumstances where he is in the [[CIC]] and not in his cockpit, he is called Helo.
-*[[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]]
+Callsigns can also be used to identify ships.  [[Colonial One]] was orginally referred to over comm traffic as Colonial Heavy 798.
-*{{callsign|Apollo}}
-*[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]
-*[[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
-*[[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]
-Such callsigns are also used informally outside of wireless communication. For example, {{callsign|Karl Agathon}} is often in conversation referred to by his callsign "Helo" rather than his given name outside of the cockpit.
+Additonally, a ship's commander will often assume the mantle of 'actual'.  For example, the officer currently in command of Galactica will be referred to as "Galactica Actual' over comm traffic.
-Specific military callsigns are reserved for certain positions or functions rather than any individuals. A ship's commander will assume the callsign "[[actual]]," e.g. "''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' actual," "''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' actual," "''[[Demetrius]]'' actual," etc. These callsigns are not for informal use.
-Ships can also have callsigns. Viper and Raptor callsigns are based on tail numbers ([[Viper 7242]], [[Raptor 718]]).
-The callsign "''Colonial One''" is reserved for the vessel carrying or designated for the sitting Colonial President, similar to the way the United States Air Force and Marine Corps designate "''Air Force One''" and "''Marine One''" as the President's official air transport and helicopter respectively.  ''Colonial Heavy 798'' assumes the callsign "[[Colonial One|''Colonial One'']]" after Laura Roslin is sworn in as President following confirmation of the deaths of President Adar during the Cylon attack on the Twelve Colonies.
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-[[Category: Colonial Military]]
-[[Category: Colonial Military (RDM)]]
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