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A '''callsign''' is a unique nickname used primarily over [[wireless]] communications for brevity | A '''callsign''' is a unique nickname used primarily over [[wireless]] communications for brevity. | ||
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: | 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: | ||
*[[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]] | *[[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]] | ||
* | *[[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]] | ||
*[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | *[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | ||
*[[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | *[[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]] | ||
*[[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] | *[[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] | ||
Such callsigns are also used informally outside of wireless communication. For example, | Such callsigns are also used informally outside of wireless communication. For example, [[Karl Agathon]] is often in conversation referred to by his callsign "Helo" rather than his given name outside of the cockpit. | ||
Specific military callsigns are reserved for certain positions or functions rather than any individuals. A ship's commander will assume the callsign "[[actual]], | 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'' actual, "Pegasus'' actual", etc. These callsigns are not for informal use. | ||
Ships can also have callsigns. | Ships can also have callsigns. Vipers and Raptors callsigns are based on their tail numbers ([[Viper 7242]], [[Raptor 718]]). In a special case, "Colonial Heavy 798" assumes the callsign "''[[Colonial One]]''" after becoming the seat of the Colonial president. | ||
[[Category: A to Z]] | [[Category: A to Z]] | ||