Celestra (TOS-RH)

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Celestra is a ship within the Fleet.

History

Political unrest

During the political crisis following Commander Adama's death, Celestra becomes one of several ships experiencing protests and civil unrest. The turmoil is sparked by Ambassador Puck's campaign for command of the fleet and his spreading of rumors that Lieutenant Commander Apollo has betrayed the fleet to rendezvous with Cylon agents.

Protests erupt aboard Celestra, along with Galactica, Rising Star, Delphi, and numerous other vessels throughout the fleet. These demonstrations are eventually dispersed without violence, though the underlying tensions remain. Flight crews refuse to work, and over one hundred ships experience strikes or literal mutinies in some cases. The most extreme response comes from Scorpius Ascendant, which declares independence from the fleet entirely.

The widespread unrest aboard Celestra and other vessels reflects the deep divisions within the fleet's population over leadership and the fleet's future direction. Many civilians desire to abandon the search for Earth and instead colonize the first suitable planet they encounter, creating a fundamental conflict with Commander Adama's vision (RH: Armageddon).

Notes

• Celestra also appears in the Original Series' "Take the Celestra", where it serves as an electronics ship commanded by Kronus.