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[[ | [[Image:ColonialColors3.png|thumb|right|Colors and symbol of Caprica]] | ||
'''Caprica''' | The planet '''Caprica''' was the governmental seat of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]].<ref>Until the events in the DVD release of "[[Razor]]", Caprica was the only colony ever depicted "on camera" in the Re-imagined Series. "Razor" would show planetary views of the colonies of [[Scorpia]] and [[Tauron]] (in a deleted scene), respectively.</ref> According to [[Gaius Baltar]], Caprica was the Twelve Colonies' seat of politics, culture, art, science, and learning, as well as one of the wealthiest colonies ([[Dirty Hands]]). | ||
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==Geography and Astronomy== | ==Geography and Astronomy== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Caprica from Orbit.jpg|thumb|280px|Caprica, before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]].]] | ||
Caprica is a lush, blue green world. It contains large oceans and continents, | Caprica is a lush, blue green world. It contains large oceans and continents, including an arctic region that is remarkably similar to that of [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth | another world]] on the other side of the Galaxy ([[Daybreak, Part II]]). The planet's climate can be described as moderate, at least in the region around [[Caprica City]] and [[Delphi]]. | ||
Caprica shares its orbit with another world. This red planet seems to be arid and xeric, containing no visible bodies of water. At times, the planet can be seen as a large celestial object on the Caprican sky ([[Caprica pilot#Differences between the DVD and TV version |Caprica Pilot, TV Version]]). This planet is likely [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Gemenon|Gemenon]]<ref>This was stated by [http://twitter.com/SergeGraystone/status/8705440343 Serge's twitter account]. However, this has not been confirmed on-screen</ref>. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Prior to the [[Articles of Colonization]], Caprica has a global government independent of the other colonies. This government was led by a Prime Minister. | Prior to the [[Articles of Colonization]], Caprica has a global government independent of the other colonies. This government was led by a Prime Minister. | ||
Some 60 years before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], Caprica is plagued by religious motivated terrorism. A group, known as the [[Soldiers of the One]], are responsible for the bombing of a [[Maglev]] train within [[Caprica City]] and likely other terrorist acts, as well | Some 60 years before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], Caprica is plagued by religious motivated terrorism. A group, known as the [[Soldiers of the One]], are responsible for the bombing of a [[Maglev]] train within [[Caprica City]] and likely other terrorist acts, as well ([[Caprica pilot|Caprica Pilot]], [[Gravedancing]]). | ||
The first [[U-87|Cylon prototype]] is created on Caprica by [[Graystone Industries]], paving the way to the [[First Cylon War|the First Cylon War]] | The first [[U-87|Cylon prototype]] is created on Caprica by [[Graystone Industries]], paving the way to the [[First Cylon War|the First Cylon War]] ([[Caprica pilot|Caprica Pilot]]). | ||
After the War, Caprica | After the War, Caprica becomes (once again) the cultural, economic and political center of the Twelve Colonies. The Colonial Government is located on this world ([[Epiphanies]]). | ||
===The Fall=== | ===The Fall=== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Bsyashuman.jpg|thumb|Caprica, shortly before its downfall. ([[The Plan]])]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Nukes in Miniseries.jpg|thumb|Bombardment of the planet. ([[Miniseries]])]] | ||
Caprica is devastated through massive nuclear bombardment during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. Most of the planet's human population that aren't killed by the direct bombardment eventually die of radiation poisoning.<ref>This is verified in the special presentation "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far]]."</ref> | Caprica is devastated through massive nuclear bombardment during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. Most of the planet's human population that aren't killed by the direct bombardment eventually die of radiation poisoning.<ref>This is verified in the special presentation "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far]]."</ref> | ||
The few surviving smaller cities are taken over by the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] who use the planet as a base of operations for some time. | The few surviving smaller cities are taken over by the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] who use the planet as a base of operations for some time. | ||
Some of the few human survivors are incarcerated by the Cylons in their attempts to [[Farms|create human-Cylon offspring]]. A very small and isolated group of humans forms a [[Caprica | Some of the few human survivors are incarcerated by the Cylons in their attempts to [[Farms|create human-Cylon offspring]]. A very small and isolated group of humans forms a [[Caprica resistance|resistance group]] near [[Delphi]] that performs [[Resistance (episode)|hit-and-run attacks on Cylon installations]] and [[Downloaded|residences]] until the survivors of that resistance are [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II|rescued]] by ''[[Galactica]]'', nine months later. | ||
Caprica, and the other occupied colonies, are later abandoned by the Cylons | Caprica, and the other occupied colonies, are later abandoned by the Cylons ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). | ||
Slowly but surely, during the first year since the nuclear bombardment, the planet's ecosystem including trees and wildlife diminishes. The planet's atmosphere changes from blue, to a distinctive yellow. The ultimate fate of Caprica is unknown. | Slowly but surely, during the first year since the nuclear bombardment, the planet's ecosystem including trees and wildlife diminishes. The planet's atmosphere changes from blue, to a distinctive yellow. The ultimate fate of Caprica is unknown. | ||
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Many notable persons from Caprica survive the holocaust within the Fleet to the point where nearly all of the Fleet leaders are Caprican. | Many notable persons from Caprica survive the holocaust within the Fleet to the point where nearly all of the Fleet leaders are Caprican. | ||
Three months after the Fall 6,250 people from Caprica join the [[Laura Roslin faction]] over [[Kobol (RDM) | Kobol]] | Three months after the Fall 6,250 people from Caprica join the [[Laura Roslin faction]] over [[Kobol (RDM) | Kobol]] ([[Home, Part I]]). The overall Caprican survivor population, possibly significantly greater, is unknown (see analysis [[The Fleet (RDM)#Demographics|here]]). | ||
The first [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate after the Fall is [[Gaius Baltar]]. Years later this spot is taken by | The first [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate after the Fall is [[Gaius Baltar]]. Years later this spot is taken by [[Lee Adama]]. | ||
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== Cities == | == Cities == | ||
[[ | [[Image:CapricaCityBeforeCylonAttack.jpg|thumb|right|Caprica City in its pristine state.]] | ||
The planet's largest population center was [[Caprica City]], which served as the seat of all three branches of the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|Colonial Government]] and the capital of the Twelve Colonies. The city is completely destroyed in the Cylon attack on the Colonies, killing seven million people in an instant | The planet's largest population center was [[Caprica City]], which served as the seat of all three branches of the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|Colonial Government]] and the capital of the Twelve Colonies. The city is completely destroyed in the Cylon attack on the Colonies, killing seven million people in an instant. | ||
Caprica City is surrounded by other small towns and hamlets, such as [[Oasis]]. Another major city is [[Delphi]], famous for the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] and also home to a large spaceport. The Cylons spared Delphi from nuclear bombardment in order to use it as a base of operations in their occupation of the planet ([[Downloaded]]). | |||
On their trek across Caprica, [[Karl Agathon]] and [[Sharon Valerii]] explore two [[Unnamed cities of Caprica|undestroyed and unnamed cities]]. | |||
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
===Notable natives and residents=== | ===Notable natives and residents=== | ||
* [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]], [[Sam Adama|Sam]], [[William Adama|William]], [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]], [[Zak Adama|Zak]] and [[Lee Adama]] | |||
* [[Richard Adar]], was the mayor of Caprica City before becoming president | |||
*[[Gaius Baltar]], though a native of [[Aerilon]], moved to Caprica after his 18th birthday | |||
* [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]], [[Sam Adama|Sam]], [[William Adama|William]], and [[ | |||
* [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]], [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] and [[Zoe Graystone]] | * [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]], [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] and [[Zoe Graystone]] | ||
*[[James McManus]], was the editor of the ''[[Caprican Times]]'' | |||
* [[Lacy Rand]] and her family | * [[Lacy Rand]] and her family | ||
* [[Laura Roslin|Laura]], [[Cheryl Roslin|Cheryl]] and [[Sandra Roslin]], as well as their parents | |||
* [[Baxter Sarno]] | * [[Baxter Sarno]] | ||
* [[Ben Stark]] and his mother, [[Natalie Stark | Natalie]] | * [[Ben Stark]] and his mother, [[Natalie Stark | Natalie]] | ||
* [[Kara Thrace | Kara]], [[Socrata Thrace | Socrata]] and (presumably) [[Dreilide Thrace]] | |||
* [[Kara Thrace |Kara]], [[Socrata Thrace | Socrata]] and (presumably) [[Dreilide Thrace]] | |||
* [[Sharon Valerii]] had an apartment on Caprica | * [[Sharon Valerii]] had an apartment on Caprica | ||
*[[Clarice Willow]], though a native of [[Sagittaron]], was head mistress of Athena Academy | |||
===Publications and Media=== | ===Publications and Media=== | ||
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* [[CAP Sports]] | * [[CAP Sports]] | ||
* ''[[The Caprican]]'' | * ''[[The Caprican]]'' | ||
* ''[[Caprican Life]]'' | * ''[[Caprican Life]]'' | ||
* ''[[Caprican Times]]'' | * ''[[Caprican Times]]'' | ||
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* [[Channel 7 News]] | * [[Channel 7 News]] | ||
* [[Cubits & Pieces]] | * [[Cubits & Pieces]] | ||
===Pyramid Team=== | ===Pyramid Team=== | ||
* [[Caprica Buccaneers]] | * [[Caprica Buccaneers]] | ||
===Locations=== | ===Locations=== | ||
* [[Caprica City]] | * [[Apollo Park]] | ||
* [[Apollo University]] | |||
* [[Athena Academy]] | |||
* [[Atlas Arena]] | |||
* [[Caprica City]] | |||
* [[Caprica Beach]] | * [[Caprica Beach]] | ||
* [[Caprica Transfer Station]] | * [[Caprica Transfer Station]] | ||
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* [[Pilgrim Bay]] | * [[Pilgrim Bay]] | ||
* [[Qualai]] | * [[Qualai]] | ||
* [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]] | * [[Unnamed cities of Caprica]] | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Caprica's full surface has yet to be seen, but it possesses several interesting features. An ice-covered continent of similar shape to [[w:Antarctica|Antarctica]] on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] resides in the southern hemisphere. Most of the land masses are situated on one side of the planet, as one establishing shot of Caprica during "[[The Plan]]" shows the planet to be nearly all water. Also, one heavily metropolitan section of the planet appears to have a similar shape to the [[w:Persian Gulf|Persian Gulf]] / [[w:Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean Sea]] region of Earth. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* See Also | |||
** Caprica (series)|"Caprica," the series | |||
** :Category:Places on Caprica|Places on Caprica | |||
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