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* ''Columbia'' is perhaps the most unlikely name for a space vessel developed by a wholly "alien" culture, being a derivation of the 15th Century Genoan explorer [[Wikipedia:Christopher Columbus|Christopher Columbus]]. However, much like having the characters speak English, this may be a contrivance. The name may simply derive from the Latin word for "dove" or "pigeon" (''columba''). | * ''Columbia'' is perhaps the most unlikely name for a space vessel developed by a wholly "alien" culture, being a derivation of the 15th Century Genoan explorer [[Wikipedia:Christopher Columbus|Christopher Columbus]] - which pushes the bounds of coincidence to its breaking point. However, much like having the characters speak English, this may be a contrivance. The name may simply derive from the Latin word for "dove" or "pigeon" (''columba''). | ||
* ''Columbia'' is not named as one of the five battlestars present at the [[Battle of Cimtar]], so it is unknown if Vulpa was just referring to the entire ambush (including the actions against the Colonies) as the "peace conference". | * ''Columbia'' is not named as one of the five battlestars present at the [[Battle of Cimtar]], so it is unknown if Vulpa was just referring to the entire ambush (including the actions against the Colonies) as the "peace conference". | ||