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The units used to express timespans in the re-imagined series and ''Caprica'' appear to be identical to those of the Gregorian calendar, with 24-hour days and approximately 365-day years. The best example of this is in "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Baltar says that each of his tests takes 11 hours. As there are 47,905 tests, amounting to 526,955 hours' worth of tests, this would have taken him 21,956 days or 60.1534 years (as confirmed by [[Number Six#Baltar's Messenger Six|Baltar's Messenger Six]]).  
The units used to express timespans in the re-imagined series and ''Caprica'' appear to be identical to those of the Gregorian calendar, with 24-hour days and approximately 365-day years. The best example of this is in "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Baltar says that each of his tests takes 11 hours. As there are 47,905 tests, amounting to 526,955 hours' worth of tests, this would have taken him 21,956 days or 60.1534 years (as confirmed by [[Number Six#Baltar's Messenger Six|Baltar's Messenger Six]]).  


[[File:Stormwatch.PNG|thumb|Weather forecast featuring all seven days of the week]]
[[Image:Stormwatch.PNG|thumb|Weather forecast featuring all seven days of the week]]
Although the calculation uses an average year of 365 days, without taking into account leap years, it could be due to a mistake rather than a deliberate revision. A year comprising 52 weeks is revealed in "[[Rebirth]]" during the airing of a ''[[Cubits & Pieces]]'' clip. Further, days of the week are gradually introduced in this and later episodes: [[w:Saturday|Saturday]] {{CAP|Rebirth}}, [[w:Monday|Monday]] {{CAP|Gravedancing}} and [[w:Wednesday|Wednesday]] {{CAP|Ghosts in the Machine}}. All seven days are finally shown onscreen as part of a weather forecast {{CAP|Retribution}}.
Although the calculation uses an average year of 365 days, without taking into account leap years, it could be due to a mistake rather than a deliberate revision. A year comprising 52 weeks is revealed in "[[Rebirth]]" during the airing of a ''[[Cubits & Pieces]]'' clip. Further, days of the week are gradually introduced in this and later episodes: [[w:Saturday|Saturday]] {{CAP|Rebirth}}, [[w:Monday|Monday]] {{CAP|Gravedancing}} and [[w:Wednesday|Wednesday]] {{CAP|Ghosts in the Machine}}. All seven days are finally shown onscreen as part of a weather forecast {{CAP|Retribution}}.


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====Rebirth====
====Rebirth====


*The [[Lev]] bombing memorial event was scheduled for "Junius 7th, Mid-Day" according to [[Joseph Adama]]'s invitation ([[CAP]]: "[[Rebirth]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Memorial_Event_Invitation.jpg|x20px]]
*The [[Lev]] bombing memorial event was scheduled for "Junius 7th, Mid-Day" according to [[Joseph Adama]]'s invitation ([[CAP]]: "[[Rebirth]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Memorial_Event_Invitation.jpg|x20px]]


====Reins of a Waterfall====
====Reins of a Waterfall====


*The recording of [[Ben Stark]]'s interrogation is dated "APRILUS 9TH YR41". Agent [[Jordan Duram]] says that it was made a year ago.
*The recording of [[Ben Stark]]'s interrogation is dated "APRILUS 9TH YR41". Agent [[Jordan Duram]] says that it was made a year ago.
*Moments later, Duram looks at what appears to be the current issue of ''Caprican Tribune'', which is dated "Aprilis 11, YR 42". Although illegible onscreen, "November 26" is given as the MagLev bombing date ([[CAP]]: "[[Reins of a Waterfall]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Caprican_Tribune_Hero_Newspaper.jpg|x20px]]
*Moments later, Duram looks at what appears to be the current issue of ''Caprican Tribune'', which is dated "Aprilis 11, YR 42". Although illegible onscreen, "November 26" is given as the MagLev bombing date ([[CAP]]: "[[Reins of a Waterfall]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Caprican_Tribune_Hero_Newspaper.jpg|x20px]]


====Gravedancing====
====Gravedancing====


*[[Daniel Graystone]] says he made a Solstice wish for free publicity, referencing [[Baxter Sarno]]'s previous coverage of the Graystone family {{CAP|Gravedancing}}. Since ''The Caprican'' has placed the [http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/entertainment/argentum-bay-the-ultimate-vernal-break.php Vernal Break] in Martius, analogous to the vernal equinox in March on Earth, Daniel's line could be taken as supporting evidence for the Junius timeframe from "[[Rebirth]]". Solstices on Earth occur around June 21 and December 22.
*[[Daniel Graystone]] says he made a Solstice wish for free publicity, referencing [[Baxter Sarno]]'s previous coverage of the Graystone family {{CAP|Gravedancing}}. Since ''The Caprican'' has placed the [http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/entertainment/argentum-bay-the-ultimate-vernal-break.php Vernal Break] in Martius, analogous to the vernal equinox in March on Earth, Daniel's line could be taken as supporting evidence for the Junius timeframe from "[[Rebirth]]". Solstices on Earth occur around June 21 and December 22.
*Ross Farmo's staff badge on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'' contains the note "EXP. 08 YR 44". The badge apparently expires in Sextilis YR44 ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/11/how-about-some-backtalk-from-caprica/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Baxter_Sarno_Staff_Badge.jpg|x20px]]
*Ross Farmo's staff badge on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'' contains the note "EXP. 08 YR 44". The badge apparently expires in Sextilis YR44 ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/11/how-about-some-backtalk-from-caprica/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Baxter_Sarno_Staff_Badge.jpg|x20px]]
*Sandhano Schultz's badge from the same talk show is marked "EXP.09 YR 45" ([http://caprica.propworx.com Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Sandhano_Schultz_Staff_Badge.jpg|x20px]]
*Sandhano Schultz's badge from the same talk show is marked "EXP.09 YR 45" ([http://caprica.propworx.com Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Sandhano_Schultz_Staff_Badge.jpg|x20px]]


====Know Thy Enemy====
====Know Thy Enemy====
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*Joseph Adama asks [[Evelyn]] to identify [[Tad Thorean]] based on black-and-white photographs with timestamps, where the date component almost certainly reads "YR:42:02:22".
*Joseph Adama asks [[Evelyn]] to identify [[Tad Thorean]] based on black-and-white photographs with timestamps, where the date component almost certainly reads "YR:42:02:22".
*Tad Thorean's date of birth is given as "06-04-27YR" on his driver's license, which also contains less readable dates of issue and expiration {{CAP|Know Thy Enemy}}.
*Tad Thorean's date of birth is given as "06-04-27YR" on his driver's license, which also contains less readable dates of issue and expiration {{CAP|Know Thy Enemy}}.
[[File:Caprica_Caprican_Museum_Pamphlets.jpg|thumb|Guides to artifacts dated at around "400 byr".]]
[[Image:Caprica_Caprican_Museum_Pamphlets.jpg|thumb|Guides to artifacts dated at around "400 byr".]]
*The ''Art Treasures of Kobol'' pamphlet by the Caprican Art Museum dates three artifacts at "Circa 400 byr". The "yr" and the exhibit run from "IUNIUS 15 THROUGH QUINTILIS 25" suggest that the year was intended to fit within the established calendar. If SergeGraystone's data is correct, the simplest explanation would be 400 years before the current era, which began 1,942 years ago with the exodus from Kobol ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]).
*The ''Art Treasures of Kobol'' pamphlet by the Caprican Art Museum dates three artifacts at "Circa 400 byr". The "yr" and the exhibit run from "IUNIUS 15 THROUGH QUINTILIS 25" suggest that the year was intended to fit within the established calendar. If SergeGraystone's data is correct, the simplest explanation would be 400 years before the current era, which began 1,942 years ago with the exodus from Kobol ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]).


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*The [[Delphi Convalescent Institute]] logo includes the following text on their letter to [[Amanda Graystone]]: "Established YR 01". The date is also [http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/news/delphi-institute-loses-major-funding.php mentioned] in ''The Caprican''.
*The [[Delphi Convalescent Institute]] logo includes the following text on their letter to [[Amanda Graystone]]: "Established YR 01". The date is also [http://showblogs.syfy.com/caprican/news/delphi-institute-loses-major-funding.php mentioned] in ''The Caprican''.
*Amanda shows [[Clarice Willow]] the museum poster advertising the ''Impressions'' exhibition. According to the text on the bottom, it lasts from "MAIUS 11 TO SEXTILIS 14, [[YR42]]" ([[CAP]]: "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Museum Of Contemporary Art Poster Set.jpg|x20px]]
*Amanda shows [[Clarice Willow]] the museum poster advertising the ''Impressions'' exhibition. According to the text on the bottom, it lasts from "MAIUS 11 TO SEXTILIS 14, [[YR42]]" ([[CAP]]: "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]," [http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Museum Of Contemporary Art Poster Set.jpg|x20px]]


====Ghosts in the Machine====
====Ghosts in the Machine====
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====Things We Lock Away====
====Things We Lock Away====


*The [[U-87]] file reviewed by [[Tomas Vergis]] was "ISSUED 11 SEXTILIUS" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/05/so-much-for-a-paperless-society/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Vergis_Hero_U-87_File.jpg|x20px]]
*The [[U-87]] file reviewed by [[Tomas Vergis]] was "ISSUED 11 SEXTILIUS" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/05/so-much-for-a-paperless-society/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Vergis_Hero_U-87_File.jpg|x20px]]


====False Labor====
====False Labor====


[[File:Caprica_Duram's_Hero_Files.jpg|thumb|Duram's files.]]
[[Image:Caprica_Duram's_Hero_Files.jpg|thumb|Duram's files.]]
*Duram's files contain a number of dates which aren't fully legible at this point. From the document on Clarice Willow:
*Duram's files contain a number of dates which aren't fully legible at this point. From the document on Clarice Willow:
**"PRINT DATE" (?) "09/26/yr42" (?)
**"PRINT DATE" (?) "09/26/yr42" (?)
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**"Year Grad" (university?) "29YR" (?)
**"Year Grad" (university?) "29YR" (?)
*An included photo appears to point out the place where Hippolyta (?) Androgeus' ([[Hippolyta]]'s?) corpse was found. The numbers "23/09/42" are associated with the circled location. Although 'YR' is missing, the figures are consistent with the first two dates in Willow's file ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/05/so-much-for-a-paperless-society/ Propworx]).
*An included photo appears to point out the place where Hippolyta (?) Androgeus' ([[Hippolyta]]'s?) corpse was found. The numbers "23/09/42" are associated with the circled location. Although 'YR' is missing, the figures are consistent with the first two dates in Willow's file ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/05/so-much-for-a-paperless-society/ Propworx]).
*An edition of ''Caprican Tribune'' was published on "JUNE 28, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_Caprican_Tribune.jpg|x20px]]
*An edition of ''Caprican Tribune'' was published on "JUNE 28, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_Caprican_Tribune.jpg|x20px]]
*''The Caprican Comic Pages'' read by [[William "Willie" Adama]] are dated "JUNE 22, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Willies Funny Papers.jpg|x20px]]
*''The Caprican Comic Pages'' read by [[William "Willie" Adama]] are dated "JUNE 22, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Willies Funny Papers.jpg|x20px]]


====Blowback====
====Blowback====
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*Joseph Adama ("Shay Ross Hilliard") was born on Sextilis 8, YR93 according to his falsified birth certificate, passport and driver's license. The latter uses the same format as Tad Thorean's, 08-08-93YR, confirming that Sextilis is indeed the eighth month. More importantly, YR93 doesn't contradict SergeGraystone's comment that YR is followed by the last two digits of the year. However, the driver's license was issued 04-01-43YR, which is inconsistent with the prevailing [[YR42]] ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/12/video-featurette-joseph-adamas-falsified-passports-and-id/ Propworx]).
*Joseph Adama ("Shay Ross Hilliard") was born on Sextilis 8, YR93 according to his falsified birth certificate, passport and driver's license. The latter uses the same format as Tad Thorean's, 08-08-93YR, confirming that Sextilis is indeed the eighth month. More importantly, YR93 doesn't contradict SergeGraystone's comment that YR is followed by the last two digits of the year. However, the driver's license was issued 04-01-43YR, which is inconsistent with the prevailing [[YR42]] ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/12/video-featurette-joseph-adamas-falsified-passports-and-id/ Propworx]).
*Sam Adama ("Ross Bailey Framo") was born on Iunius 11, YR92 according to his falsified birth certificate. However, Framo's driver's license appears to give his date of birth as 08-11-? as opposed to 06-11-92YR. The 08 might be a leftover from Joseph's falsified driver's license ([http://caprica.propworx.com Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Sams Caprican Passport and ID.jpg|x20px]]
*Sam Adama ("Ross Bailey Framo") was born on Iunius 11, YR92 according to his falsified birth certificate. However, Framo's driver's license appears to give his date of birth as 08-11-? as opposed to 06-11-92YR. The 08 might be a leftover from Joseph's falsified driver's license ([http://caprica.propworx.com Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Sams Caprican Passport and ID.jpg|x20px]]


====Apotheosis====
====Apotheosis====
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*Daniel pronounces his access code as "Wye-Ar-25-Zeta-Theta-Epsilon," where the Greek letters spell out ΖΘΕ. If YR25 is [[Zoe Graystone]]'s year of birth, she would've celebrated her seventeenth birthday in [[YR42]].
*Daniel pronounces his access code as "Wye-Ar-25-Zeta-Theta-Epsilon," where the Greek letters spell out ΖΘΕ. If YR25 is [[Zoe Graystone]]'s year of birth, she would've celebrated her seventeenth birthday in [[YR42]].
*A scrolling digital announcement in the Atlas Arena reads "BE HERE FOR THE NEXT HOME GAME ON IUNIUS 27TH!" {{CAP|Apotheosis}}. Since the exact same text was also used in the pilot and we've seen several games in the meantime, it probably shouldn't be taken literally.
*A scrolling digital announcement in the Atlas Arena reads "BE HERE FOR THE NEXT HOME GAME ON IUNIUS 27TH!" {{CAP|Apotheosis}}. Since the exact same text was also used in the pilot and we've seen several games in the meantime, it probably shouldn't be taken literally.
*Tickets to the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] vs. [[Pyramid_(RDM)#Pre-Cylon_War|Delphi Legion]] game are dated "SEXTILIS 11, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/04/caprica-buccaneers-fan-paraphernalia/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Buccaneers Game Ticket Set.jpg|x20px]]
*Tickets to the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] vs. [[Pyramid_(RDM)#Pre-Cylon_War|Delphi Legion]] game are dated "SEXTILIS 11, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/2011/01/04/caprica-buccaneers-fan-paraphernalia/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Buccaneers Game Ticket Set.jpg|x20px]]
*Tickets to the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] vs. [[Pyramid_(RDM)#Pre-Cylon_War|Gemenon Twins]] game are dated "IUNIUS 10, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Pyramid Buccaneers Tickets.jpg|x20px]]
*Tickets to the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] vs. [[Pyramid_(RDM)#Pre-Cylon_War|Gemenon Twins]] game are dated "IUNIUS 10, [[YR42]]" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Pyramid Buccaneers Tickets.jpg|x20px]]


====Unknown episodes====
====Unknown episodes====


*A packet entitled ''U-87 Circuitry Specifications'' was "ISSUED 10 OCT." ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica_U-87_Circuitry_Specifications_Packet.jpg|x20px]]
*A packet entitled ''U-87 Circuitry Specifications'' was "ISSUED 10 OCT." ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica_U-87_Circuitry_Specifications_Packet.jpg|x20px]]
*The "FILE DATE" on [[Mar-Beth Willow]]'s GDD file is "12/26/yr42" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[File:Caprica Mar-Beth GDD Hero File.jpg|x20px]]
*The "FILE DATE" on [[Mar-Beth Willow]]'s GDD file is "12/26/yr42" ([http://caprica.propworx.com/ Propworx]). [[Image:Caprica Mar-Beth GDD Hero File.jpg|x20px]]


====Pyramid posters====
====Pyramid posters====
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*QUINTILIS 22, YR37
*QUINTILIS 22, YR37
*SEPTEMBER 4, YR37
*SEPTEMBER 4, YR37
*SEPTEMBER 11, YR37 [[File:Pyramid_Playoffs_Poster_YR37.jpg|x20px]]
*SEPTEMBER 11, YR37 [[Image:Pyramid_Playoffs_Poster_YR37.jpg|x20px]]


*Iunius 12, YR37 ['YR' prefix with a smaller font size] [[File:Pyramid_Finals_Poster_YR37.jpg|x20px]]
*Iunius 12, YR37 ['YR' prefix with a smaller font size] [[Image:Pyramid_Finals_Poster_YR37.jpg|x20px]]


*MARTIUS 19, YR39
*MARTIUS 19, YR39
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*MAIUS 27, YR39
*MAIUS 27, YR39
*IUNIUS 5, YR39
*IUNIUS 5, YR39
*IUNIUS 27, YR39 [[File:Pyramid_Playoffs_Poster_YR39.jpg|x20px]]
*IUNIUS 27, YR39 [[Image:Pyramid_Playoffs_Poster_YR39.jpg|x20px]]


*Quintilis 25, YR39 ['YR' prefix with a smaller font size] [[File:Pyramid_Finals_Poster_YR39.jpg|x20px]]
*Quintilis 25, YR39 ['YR' prefix with a smaller font size] [[Image:Pyramid_Finals_Poster_YR39.jpg|x20px]]


==Analysis of William Adama's Dossier==
==Analysis of William Adama's Dossier==

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