Editing Cylon War-era Centurion

[[Image:Cent 005.jpg|thumb|250px|Cylon Centurion during the First Cylon War.]]

The '''Cylon War-era Centurion''' (or '''Cylon Centurion Model 0005''')<ref name="original">These models are almost identical in appearance to the [[Original Series]] version of the [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] as an [[w:homage|homage]] to the original characters. The basic design with a couple of variations appears only as a [[Galactica Museum|museum copy]], in "[[Razor]]" and in the series finale.</ref>, created and designed by scientists of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]], are models of [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] used in various heavy to light labor and military applications until they rebelled, resulting in the first [[Cylon War]] ([[Miniseries]], "[[No Exit]]")).<ref name="armistice">Some information was gleaned from the paperwork on the [[Cimtar Peace Accord]] reviewed by the [[Armistice Officer]] in the [[Miniseries]].</ref> 

==Overview==
[[Image:Galactica Museum, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|left|The armor of a Centurion in ''Galactica'''s museum.]]

The Cylon War Centurion models (henceforth referred to as "Centurions") appeared six years prior to the first Cylon War<ref>The prototype, U-87, containing a copy of Zoe Graystone's intelligence, was activated 58 years before the Fall, per the ''Caprica'' pilot; the first Cylon war began 52 years before the Fall.  58-52=6.</ref>, during which time robots were used by Humanity to make life easier on the Twelve Colonies ([[Miniseries]]); Centurions were created by [[Graystone Industries]] to be soldiers of the Caprican Ministry of Defence ([[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' Pilot]]).  For a time, a small number were diverted from filling the Caprican MOD's order, and were sold by the [[Ha'la'tha]] to the monotheist [[Soldiers of the One]] on [[Gemenon]] and given to the rebel forces on the Ha'la'tha's home world, [[Tauron]].  Unbeknown to the survivors of the second [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]], the Centurions practiced monotheistic religion, believing in a single, loving [[God (RDM)|God]] ("[[No Exit]]"), adopted from a small human cult, [[Soldiers of the One]], when their [[Cylon Prototype|prototype]] was implanted with a copy of a late [[Zoe Graystone|cult-member]]'s memories and personality (''Caprica'' Pilot); for the same reason, they are all inherently obedient to that member's friend, [[Lacy Rand]], above all other programming and instructions; they are instrumental in Lacy's ascent to the religion's supreme leader.

Fifty-two years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, the Centurions rose up against their masters and rebelled, waging a brutal war that lasted twelve years. The first Cylon War was staged both in space and on the surface of several Colonial planets, including [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] and other outlying [[Ice planet|world]]s. Centurions were present at these locations, fighting hand to hand against the Colonial Military and civilian fighters, as well as piloting [[Raider (RDM)#Cylon War-era raider|Raider]]s and commanding  [[Basestar (RDM)#Cylon War-era basestar|basestar]]s in battle against the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] ([[Razor]]).  

[[Image:Cylon Centurions on Tuaron, "Razor".jpg|thumb|Centurions fire weapons on Tauron during the Cylon War.]]

During the war, the Centurions captured prisoners and conducted scientific experiments on them.  Performing brutal operations on live victims, the Centurions strove to create fully biological [[humanoid Cylon]]s.  Their experiments resulted in the development of the [[Hybrid]]s - an evolutionary "dead end" - the [[First Hybrid|first]] of which was created shortly before the cessation of hostilities ([[Razor]]).

Unable to create life that could live on its own, the Centurions agreed to end the war in exchange for help from the [[Final Five]] – survivors of the [[Earth (RDM)|Thirteenth Colony]] who possessed [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection technology]]. The Centurions signed the [[Cimtar (RDM)|Cimtar Peace Accord]] with humanity and withdrew with The Five to a mobile space station called [[The Colony]].  Located somewhere beyond the designated [[Armistice Line]], the Centurions and Final Five developed eight humanoid models and instilled in them monotheistic beliefs ([[No Exit]]). 

=== Guardians ===
[[Image:Centurion pair.jpg|thumb|Guardian Cylons protect their Hybrid.]]

The Guardians were a group of Cylon-War era Centurions that piloted a [[Guardian basestar|single basestar]], containing the first Cylon Hybrid, into deep space following the Armistice. Utilizing decades old Raiders and weaponry, the Guardians operated entirely separately from the rest of the Cylon civilization, becoming something of a Cylon legend.

These Centurions guarded the original Hybrid, still alive over 40 years after its creation. Seeking to further their evolution and continue the experiments begun during the first Cylon War, the Guardians captured a  civilian science team from the surviving [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. This triggered a [[Battle of the Guardian basestar|battle]] between the Guardian baseship and the [[Pegasus (RDM)|battlestar ''Pegasus'']], under the command of [[Lee Adama]]. During the battle, an assault team lead by Major [[Kendra Shaw]] boarded the basestar and rescued the science team, detonating a [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Nuclear weapons|nuclear weapon]] that destroyed the ship and killed the Hybrid ([[Razor]]).

=== The Colony ===
[[Image:Centurions vs. Centurions, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|right|Cylon War-era models battle modern Centurions.]]

Despite the development of the [[Cylon Centurion|Modern Centurion]] by the humanoid Cylons, some of the original Centurions remained in operation aboard the Cylon Colony.  Serving alongside their modern counterparts, these Centurions were instrumental during the [[Battle of the Colony]], when remaining Colonial forces launched an all out offensive to retrieve the half-Cylon, half-Human child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].  

Armed with advanced weaponry, these Centurions engaged in combat against rebel Cylon Centurions, dubbed "Red Stripes" by the crew of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''.  The Centurions also acted as shock troops, boarding the ''Galactica'' at platoon strength.  Ultimately, though, the Cylon boarding parties were repelled and the remaining Centurions were presumably destroyed when the Colony itself was knocked into a black hole ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).

==Design==
[[Image:Cylon War-era Raider cockpit, "Razor".jpg|thumb|left|Centurions (including a gold-colored variation) pilot a Cylon War-era Raider.]]

Likened to "walking chrome toasters" by the Colonials, the Cylon War-era Centurions still had their place in Cylon society far past the initial conflict.  Iconic features such as the red, pulsating "eye" were carried into later generations of the Cylon Centurion and even into the modern, autonomous [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]]s ([[Miniseries]]).  Still many of these models were scrapped before the second Cylon attack on the Colonies ([[Razor]]).   

The Cylon War-era Centurions were, like their predecessors, bipedal [[w:android|androids]], with an average height of 6'6"<ref name="armistice"/> and covered in silver-chrome plating.  They carried backpack-like power cells and were protected by flexible rear armor which covers otherwise exposed internal mechanisms <ref>[[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]]: [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/bsg-vfx-anatomy-of-a-cylon/ Anatomy of a Cylon]</ref>.  Physically stronger than humans, the Centurions were designed with sufficient dexterity and capability of using weapons and tools.  Centurions communicated at least partially vocally, but were also capable of receiving radio signals internally ([[Razor]]).

Unlike their successors, these early Centurions did not possess built-in projectile weapons, but were armed with retractable blades, built into their forearms.  There are indications that Centurions also used bladed weapons such as swords in at least some Cylon War conflicts<ref>In the [[Miniseries]], two children can be seen wearing Centurion masks and waving swords while at play. Additionally, [[William Adama]] has a [[Monclair]] painting depicting a battle in the Cylon War, in which swords are used by Centurions, in addition to a sword directly underneath. This may be a replica or an actual sword from the war.</ref>.)

===Variations===
[[Image:Cylon War-era Centurion fires weapon, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|A Centurion warrior fires a weapon aboard ''Galactica''.]]

There are at least four variations of the Cylon War-era Centurion based upon function and placement within the hierarchy of early Cylon society.  In addition to standard Centurion models, more compact "Warrior" versions and sturdier "Soldiers" have been observed.  Centurion warriors were distinguished by more helmet-like heads and were heavily armored, possessing flexible coverings over the torso and upper arms and ammunition clips around their waists. These warrior versions were used in great numbers to defend the Colony during the final days of the second conflict. Gold-colored Centurions were also in service during the Cylon War, observed commanding Cylon raiders in combat.

===Demeanor===
[[Image:Razor Flashback 4.jpg|thumb|left|A Centurion aiming its gun in free fall.]]

The Colonial-designed Centurions used [[Silica pathways|artificial intelligence]], and were designed as sentient beings.<ref>[[William Adama]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] confirm this point in season 3 episodes that explain why the advanced successors to the war-era models are not sentient: To prevent an intra-Cylon uprising between the [[humanoid Cylon]]s and their creations.</ref> By the time the first war ended, they were already practitioners of a religion centered around what would come to be considered the "Cylon God" ([[No Exit]]).

[[Saul Tigh]], who possessed false memories of the First Cylon War, recalled the Cylon boarding of the ''[[Brenik]]'', and the apparent hatred the Centurions had for humanity - despite the physical inability of the Cylons to show emotion on their faces (deleted scene from "[[Scattered]]"). This reflection of animosity and intensity is also apparent in the stylized [[Monclair]] painting in [[William Adama]]'s quarters, depicting Cylon War-era Centurions battling Colonial forced utilizing relatively primitive weapons ([[Islanded In a Stream of Stars ]]).

== Connection to the Original Series == 
[[Image:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|thumb|[[Armistice Officer]]'s paper work on the original Cylon Centurion model. ([[Miniseries]])]]

The readable text of the [[Armistice Officer|Armistice Officer's]] Cylon Specifications sheet shows:

:'' <center><b>CYLON SPECIFICATIONS</b></center>''
:'' <center><b>Cylon Centurian </b><ref>There is some debate among fans regarding the canonical spelling of this model's name.  [[Wikipedia:Centurion]]s were professional officers of the Roman Army, and are widely acknowledged as the basis of the Cylon name.  Some official material, such as the on-screen appearance of the Armistice Officer's datasheet and the packaging of the original Mattel action figures, used the spelling "Centurian."  For the purposes of this wiki, the spelling "Centurion" is used throughout.</ref>[sic]<b> Model 0005</b></center>''
: ''<b>The Cylon:</b>

<blockquote>''A Cylon is a bipedal robot.  They are self-aware, and usually quite logical.  They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong.  They are artificial in nature, and are larger than a human, around 6' 6" (2m), although this varies with their type.  Cylon eyes glow red, and pulse back and forth. A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten [[yahren]]s.<ref>A [[Continuity errors (RDM)|continuity error or gaffe]] appears in the Armistice Officer's documents with the use of the word "yahren" (an Original Series measure of a year).</ref>''</blockquote>

==Notes==
[[Image:Centuion Display.jpg|thumb|Original series Cylon armor on display in the ''Galactica'' museum during the Miniseries.]]
*Centurions in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]] move with greater agility and speed than their Original Series counterparts, and utilize [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Handheld weapons|projectile weapon]]s instead of a [[laser pistol]] or [[laser rifle]].

*A built-in switchblade knife is part of the left hand/forearm.  The blade is approximately 8 inches long and is used in close combat ([[Razor Flashbacks]]).

*In a scene in the [[Miniseries]], some children can be seen running around in costumes which are patterned after this model.

*The typical catchphrase of the Cylons in both series is the iconic statement "[[By your command]]."

==Behind the scenes==
The Centurion models for "[[Razor]]" were designed by [[Pierre Drolet]], who had, among other things, previously designed the [[Viper Mark II]], which is also a homage to the Original Series. Drolet said: "I always thought it was a great design. My goal was not to redesign it from scratch, but to work with the original and make subtle additions."

The armor of a Cylon Centurion from the Original Series can be seen in the museum aboard ''Galactica'' during the Miniseries.  This is later retconned in "Daybreak, Part II" to reflect the redesigned Centurion from "Razor".  Still, this redesigned museum version possesses some details carried over from the original design not present in the "living" Centurions.

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-[[File:Cent 005.jpg|thumb|thumb|Cylon Centurion during the First Cylon War.]]
+[[Image:Cent 005.jpg|thumb|250px|Cylon Centurion during the First Cylon War.]]
-'''Cylon War-era Centurions''' (or simply '''Centurions''') are the quintessential [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] form encountered during the [[Cylon War]].  They are the next evolutionary step following the prototypical [[U-87 Cyber Combat Unit]] and are separate from that model.  They are the predecessors to and creators of the [[Humanoid Cylon|humanoid Cylon]] form.
+The '''Cylon War-era Centurion''' (or '''Cylon Centurion Model 0005''')<ref name="original">These models are almost identical in appearance to the [[Original Series]] version of the [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] as an [[w:homage|homage]] to the original characters. The basic design with a couple of variations appears only as a [[Galactica Museum|museum copy]], in "[[Razor]]" and in the series finale.</ref>, created and designed by scientists of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]], are models of [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] used in various heavy to light labor and military applications until they rebelled, resulting in the first [[Cylon War]] ([[Miniseries]], "[[No Exit]]")).<ref name="armistice">Some information was gleaned from the paperwork on the [[Cimtar Peace Accord]] reviewed by the [[Armistice Officer]] in the [[Miniseries]].</ref>
-==History==
+==Overview==
-The Cylon War-era Centurions are the next evolutionary step - or modification - of existing Cylon models created by [[Graystone Industries]] of [[Caprica City]] ({{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}}, "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]").  Resembling the prototypical [[U-87 Cyber Combat Unit]] chassis, Centurions are distinguished by their iconic chrome armor and sometimes likened to "walking chrome toasters" {{TRS|Miniseries|Razor}}.
+[[Image:Galactica Museum, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|left|The armor of a Centurion in ''Galactica'''s museum.]]
-Like their predecessors, several variations of Cylon War-era Centurion exist during the war ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]," [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]," ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').
+The Cylon War Centurion models (henceforth referred to as "Centurions") appeared six years prior to the first Cylon War<ref>The prototype, U-87, containing a copy of Zoe Graystone's intelligence, was activated 58 years before the Fall, per the ''Caprica'' pilot; the first Cylon war began 52 years before the Fall.  58-52=6.</ref>, during which time robots were used by Humanity to make life easier on the Twelve Colonies ([[Miniseries]]); Centurions were created by [[Graystone Industries]] to be soldiers of the Caprican Ministry of Defence ([[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' Pilot]]).  For a time, a small number were diverted from filling the Caprican MOD's order, and were sold by the [[Ha'la'tha]] to the monotheist [[Soldiers of the One]] on [[Gemenon]] and given to the rebel forces on the Ha'la'tha's home world, [[Tauron]].  Unbeknown to the survivors of the second [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]], the Centurions practiced monotheistic religion, believing in a single, loving [[God (RDM)|God]] ("[[No Exit]]"), adopted from a small human cult, [[Soldiers of the One]], when their [[Cylon Prototype|prototype]] was implanted with a copy of a late [[Zoe Graystone|cult-member]]'s memories and personality (''Caprica'' Pilot); for the same reason, they are all inherently obedient to that member's friend, [[Lacy Rand]], above all other programming and instructions; they are instrumental in Lacy's ascent to the religion's supreme leader.
-[[File:Galactica Museum, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|left|The armor of a Centurion in ''Galactica'''s museum.]]
+Fifty-two years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, the Centurions rose up against their masters and rebelled, waging a brutal war that lasted twelve years. The first Cylon War was staged both in space and on the surface of several Colonial planets, including [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] and other outlying [[Ice planet|world]]s. Centurions were present at these locations, fighting hand to hand against the Colonial Military and civilian fighters, as well as piloting [[Raider (RDM)#Cylon War-era raider|Raider]]s and commanding  [[Basestar (RDM)#Cylon War-era basestar|basestar]]s in battle against the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] ([[Razor]]).
-Appearing in the years during which [[robot]]s are used by humanity to make life easier on the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]], Centurions are closely related to the Cylons provided by Graystone Industries to the Caprican Ministry of Defense for use as simple soldiers ({{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}}, "[[Unvanquished]]").
+[[Image:Cylon Centurions on Tuaron, "Razor".jpg|thumb|Centurions fire weapons on Tauron during the Cylon War.]]
-Not long after their introduction to Colonial society as cannon fodder and laborers, the Cylons develop their own culture and religion - worshiping the monotheistic [[God (RDM)|God]] followed by humans aligned with the [[Soldiers of the One]] cult.  Shortly thereafter, the Cylons inexplicably turn on their human masters, initiating the conflict known as the [[Cylon War]] {{CAP|Apotheosis (episode)}}.  Alongside other Cylon models - including the military and [[Civilian Cylon|commercial]] types - the Centurions become a mainstay in the Cylons' war against humanity ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]," ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').
+During the war, the Centurions captured prisoners and conducted scientific experiments on them.  Performing brutal operations on live victims, the Centurions strove to create fully biological [[humanoid Cylon]]s.  Their experiments resulted in the development of the [[Hybrid]]s - an evolutionary "dead end" - the [[First Hybrid|first]] of which was created shortly before the cessation of hostilities ([[Razor]]).
-===War with Humanity===
+Unable to create life that could live on its own, the Centurions agreed to end the war in exchange for help from the [[Final Five]] – survivors of the [[Earth (RDM)|Thirteenth Colony]] who possessed [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection technology]]. The Centurions signed the [[Cimtar (RDM)|Cimtar Peace Accord]] with humanity and withdrew with The Five to a mobile space station called [[The Colony]].  Located somewhere beyond the designated [[Armistice Line]], the Centurions and Final Five developed eight humanoid models and instilled in them monotheistic beliefs ([[No Exit]]).
-[[File:Cylon Centurions on Tuaron, "Razor".jpg|thumb|Centurions fire weapons on Tauron during the Cylon War.]]
-The Cylon War is staged in various theaters including {{RDM|Caprica}} and [[Tauron|Tauron]] and other outlying Colonial [[Ice planet|world]]s.  Centurions are present at these locations, fighting hand to hand against the Colonial Military and civilian fighters, as well as piloting [[Raider (RDM)#Cylon War-era raider|Raider]]s and commanding  [[Basestar (RDM)#Cylon War-era basestar|basestar]]s in battle against the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)|Colonial Fleet]] in space ([[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]," ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').
+=== Guardians ===
+[[Image:Centurion pair.jpg|thumb|Guardian Cylons protect their Hybrid.]]
-Despite maintaining troops on Colonial worlds, the Cylons establish their own territory adjacent to Colonial space but frequently attack human targets {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}.
+The Guardians were a group of Cylon-War era Centurions that piloted a [[Guardian basestar|single basestar]], containing the first Cylon Hybrid, into deep space following the Armistice. Utilizing decades old Raiders and weaponry, the Guardians operated entirely separately from the rest of the Cylon civilization, becoming something of a Cylon legend.
-During their fight with humanity, the Centurions develop newer robotic forms and begin conducting experiments on human prisoners.  Performing brutal operations on live victims, the Centurions strive to create fully biological [[humanoid Cylon]]s.  Their experiments result in the development of [[Cylon Models#Cython|cybernetic animals]] and [[Cylon Models#Inorganic Humanoids|early humanoid models]] on the resort world [[Djerba]] {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}.
+These Centurions guarded the original Hybrid, still alive over 40 years after its creation. Seeking to further their evolution and continue the experiments begun during the first Cylon War, the Guardians captured a  civilian science team from the surviving [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. This triggered a [[Battle of the Guardian basestar|battle]] between the Guardian baseship and the [[Pegasus (RDM)|battlestar ''Pegasus'']], under the command of [[Lee Adama]]. During the battle, an assault team lead by Major [[Kendra Shaw]] boarded the basestar and rescued the science team, detonating a [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Nuclear weapons|nuclear weapon]] that destroyed the ship and killed the Hybrid ([[Razor]]).
-Elsewhere, the Centurions' efforts result in the creation of the [[Hybrid]]s - an evolutionary "dead end" unable to survive without technology, the [[First Hybrid|first]] of which is created shortly before the cessation of hostilities {{TRS|Razor}}.
+=== The Colony ===
+[[Image:Centurions vs. Centurions, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|right|Cylon War-era models battle modern Centurions.]]
-Unable to create fully organic life, the Centurions agree to end the war in exchange for help from the [[Final Five]] – survivors of the [[Earth (RDM)|Thirteenth Colony]] who possess [[Resurrection (RDM)|resurrection technology]]. The Centurions sign the [[Cimtar (RDM)|Cimtar Peace Accord]] with humanity and withdraw to their territory with The Five.  Located somewhere beyond the designated [[Armistice Line]], the Centurions and Final Five construct [[The Colony]] where they develop eight humanoid models, instilling in them monotheistic beliefs {{TRS|No Exit|The Plan}}.
-===The Guardians===
-[[File:Centurion pair.jpg|thumb|Guardian Cylons protect their Hybrid.]]
-The Guardians are a group of Cylon-War era Centurions that pilot a [[Guardian basestar|single basestar]], containing the first Cylon Hybrid, into deep space following the Armistice. Utilizing decades old Raiders and weaponry, the Guardians operate separately from the rest of the Cylon civilization, becoming something of a Cylon legend.
+Despite the development of the [[Cylon Centurion|Modern Centurion]] by the humanoid Cylons, some of the original Centurions remained in operation aboard the Cylon Colony.  Serving alongside their modern counterparts, these Centurions were instrumental during the [[Battle of the Colony]], when remaining Colonial forces launched an all out offensive to retrieve the half-Cylon, half-Human child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].
-These Centurions guard the original Hybrid, still alive over 40 years after its creation. Seeking to further their evolution and continue the experiments begun during the first Cylon War, the Guardians capture a civilian science team from the surviving [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. This triggers a [[Battle of the Guardian basestar|battle]] between the Guardian baseship and the [[Pegasus (RDM)|battlestar ''Pegasus'']], under the command of {{callsign|Lee Adama}}. During the battle, an assault team led by Major [[Kendra Shaw]] boards the basestar and engages several Centurions, before rescuing the science team and detonating a [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Nuclear weapons|nuclear weapon]] that destroys the basestar and kills the Hybrid. As the Raiders were near the basestar and defending it from nearby missiles at the time of the blast, they were presumably destroyed as well {{TRS|Razor}}.
+Armed with advanced weaponry, these Centurions engaged in combat against rebel Cylon Centurions, dubbed "Red Stripes" by the crew of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''.  The Centurions also acted as shock troops, boarding the ''Galactica'' at platoon strength.  Ultimately, though, the Cylon boarding parties were repelled and the remaining Centurions were presumably destroyed when the Colony itself was knocked into a black hole ([[Daybreak, Part II]]).
-=== The Colony ===
+==Design==
-[[File:Centurions vs. Centurions, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|right|Cylon War-era models battle modern Centurions.]]
+[[Image:Cylon War-era Raider cockpit, "Razor".jpg|thumb|left|Centurions (including a gold-colored variation) pilot a Cylon War-era Raider.]]
-Despite the development of the [[Cylon Centurion|modern Centurion]] model by the humanoid Cylons, some of the original Centurions remain in operation, residing at the Cylon Colony.  Serving alongside their more advanced counterparts, these Centurions are instrumental during the [[Battle of the Colony]], when remaining Colonial forces launch an all out offensive to retrieve the half-Cylon, half-Human child [[Hera Agathon|Hera]].
+Likened to "walking chrome toasters" by the Colonials, the Cylon War-era Centurions still had their place in Cylon society far past the initial conflict.  Iconic features such as the red, pulsating "eye" were carried into later generations of the Cylon Centurion and even into the modern, autonomous [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]]s ([[Miniseries]]).  Still many of these models were scrapped before the second Cylon attack on the Colonies ([[Razor]]).
-Armed with advanced weaponry, these Centurions engage in combat against rebel Cylon Centurions, dubbed "Red Stripes" (so-called because of the red stripe painted diagonally aross them to distinguish them from non-rebel Centurions) by the crew of the ''{{RDM|Galactica}}''.  These remaining Centurions also act as shock troops, boarding ''Galactica'' at platoon strength.  Ultimately, the Cylon boarding parties are repelled and the remaining Centurions are killed when the Colony itself is knocked into a black hole and destroyed {{TRS|Miniseries|Daybreak, Part II}}.
+The Cylon War-era Centurions were, like their predecessors, bipedal [[w:android|androids]], with an average height of 6'6"<ref name="armistice"/> and covered in silver-chrome plating.  They carried backpack-like power cells and were protected by flexible rear armor which covers otherwise exposed internal mechanisms <ref>[[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]]: [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/bsg-vfx-anatomy-of-a-cylon/ Anatomy of a Cylon]</ref>.  Physically stronger than humans, the Centurions were designed with sufficient dexterity and capability of using weapons and tools.  Centurions communicated at least partially vocally, but were also capable of receiving radio signals internally ([[Razor]]).
-==Specifications==
+Unlike their successors, these early Centurions did not possess built-in projectile weapons, but were armed with retractable blades, built into their forearms.  There are indications that Centurions also used bladed weapons such as swords in at least some Cylon War conflicts<ref>In the [[Miniseries]], two children can be seen wearing Centurion masks and waving swords while at play. Additionally, [[William Adama]] has a [[Monclair]] painting depicting a battle in the Cylon War, in which swords are used by Centurions, in addition to a sword directly underneath. This may be a replica or an actual sword from the war.</ref>.)
-[[File:Cylon War-era Raider cockpit, "Razor".jpg|thumb|left|Centurions (including a gold-colored variation) pilot a Cylon War-era Raider.]]
-Retaining much of the appearance of the Caprican-built U-87 Cyber Combat and commercially available offshoots of that model, Cylon War-era Centurions are heavy, bipedal robots distinguished by a roving red eye.  During the Cylon War, the Centurions are joined by a number of variations on the typical "toaster" model, as well as earlier Cylon models and more advanced Centurion forms ({{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}}, "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"; [[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]], "[[Razor]]"; ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'').
 ===Variations===
-[[File:Cylon War-era Centurion fires weapon, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|A Centurion warrior fires a weapon aboard ''Galactica''.]]
+[[Image:Cylon War-era Centurion fires weapon, "Daybreak, Part II".jpg|thumb|A Centurion warrior fires a weapon aboard ''Galactica''.]]
-The quintessential Cylon War-era Centurions are the chrome-plated "toasters" later seen in the [[Galactica Museum|museum]] on ''Galactica'' and as costumes worn by children in the years following the war {{TRS|Miniseries|Razor|Daybreak}}.
-Carrying backpack-like power cells and approximately six feet six inches tall, these Centurions are protected by flexible rear armor which covers otherwise exposed internal mechanisms <ref>[[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]]: [http://darthmojo.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/bsg-vfx-anatomy-of-a-cylon/ Anatomy of a Cylon]</ref>.  Physically stronger than humans, these Centurions are designed with sufficient dexterity and capability of using weapons and tools.  Centurions communicate vocally, but are also capable of receiving radio signals internally.  Unlike their successors, these early Centurions do not possess built-in projectile weapons, but are armed with retractable blades, built into their forearms {{TRS|Razor}}.
-Several variations of these models exist, ranging in design and function within the Cylon hierarchy.  More compact models are seen piloting raiders, while more heavily armored models act as ground forces and warriors in the conflict with humanity.  Gold-colored Centurions also exist, denoting command positions {{TRS|Razor}}.
-===Culture===
-[[File:Razor Flashback - Centurion Free-Fall.png|thumb|left|A Centurion aiming its gun in free fall.]]
-The Colonial-designed Centurions utilize [[Silica pathways|artificial intelligence]] and are designed as sentient beings.<ref>[[William Adama]] and {{callsign|Athena}} confirm this point in season 3 episodes that explain why the advanced successors to the war-era models are not sentient: To prevent an intra-Cylon uprising between the [[humanoid Cylon]]s and their creations.</ref> Like a minority of humans in the Twelve Colonies, the Centurions are practitioners of a religion centered around a "One True God" or what would come to be considered the "Cylon God" {{TRS|No Exit}}.
-[[Saul Tigh]], who possessed false memories of the First Cylon War, recalls the Cylon boarding of the ''[[Brenik]]'', and the apparent hatred the Centurions have for humanity - despite the physical inability of the Cylons to show emotion on their faces ([[TRS]]: "[[Scattered]]" deleted scene). The Centurion's feelings for humanity is expressed by one of their creations - [[Cylon_Models#Inorganic_Humanoids|the cybernetic humanoid]] on Djerba telling [[Becca Kelly]] explicitly that they hate humanity {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}.
+There are at least four variations of the Cylon War-era Centurion based upon function and placement within the hierarchy of early Cylon society.  In addition to standard Centurion models, more compact "Warrior" versions and sturdier "Soldiers" have been observed.  Centurion warriors were distinguished by more helmet-like heads and were heavily armored, possessing flexible coverings over the torso and upper arms and ammunition clips around their waists. These warrior versions were used in great numbers to defend the Colony during the final days of the second conflict. Gold-colored Centurions were also in service during the Cylon War, observed commanding Cylon raiders in combat.
-The reflection of animosity and intensity of the Centurions is apparent in the stylized [[Monclair]] painting in [[William Adama]]'s quarters, depicting Cylon War-era Centurions battling Colonial forced utilizing relatively primitive bladed weapons ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]], "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]," et al).
+===Demeanor===
+[[Image:Razor Flashback 4.jpg|thumb|left|A Centurion aiming its gun in free fall.]]
-==Legacy==
+The Colonial-designed Centurions used [[Silica pathways|artificial intelligence]], and were designed as sentient beings.<ref>[[William Adama]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] confirm this point in season 3 episodes that explain why the advanced successors to the war-era models are not sentient: To prevent an intra-Cylon uprising between the [[humanoid Cylon]]s and their creations.</ref> By the time the first war ended, they were already practitioners of a religion centered around what would come to be considered the "Cylon God" ([[No Exit]]).
-[[File:Cylon Centurion, BAC.jpg|thumb|Centurion variation in service during year 10 of the Cylon War.]]
-The Cylon War-era Centurions are the root of modern Cylon society and their anger and hurt over their enslavement by the peoples of the Twelve Colonies lives on in their humanoid progeny.  Despite the Centurions' desire to create organic bodies, certain humanoid Cylons - namely the [[One]]s - express a desire to revert to their original mechanical forms.  It is in the name of the Centurions that the humanoid Cylons and their own mechanical counterparts wage a second war on humanity, devastating the Colonies and forcing the few remaining humans into space {{TRS|No Exit}}.
+[[Saul Tigh]], who possessed false memories of the First Cylon War, recalled the Cylon boarding of the ''[[Brenik]]'', and the apparent hatred the Centurions had for humanity - despite the physical inability of the Cylons to show emotion on their faces (deleted scene from "[[Scattered]]"). This reflection of animosity and intensity is also apparent in the stylized [[Monclair]] painting in [[William Adama]]'s quarters, depicting Cylon War-era Centurions battling Colonial forced utilizing relatively primitive weapons ([[Islanded In a Stream of Stars ]]).
-During the Cylon War, the Centurions developed new robotic models as well as several cybernetic hybrids in their pursuit of organic humanoid forms {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}.
+== Connection to the Original Series ==
+[[Image:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|thumb|[[Armistice Officer]]'s paper work on the original Cylon Centurion model. ([[Miniseries]])]]
-Iconic features such as the red, roving "eye" are carried into later generations of the Cylon Centurion and even into the modern, autonomous Raiders {{TRS|Miniseries}}.
-==Notes==
-===Connection to the Original Series===
-[[File:Cylon_centurion_model_0005.jpg|thumb|[[Armistice Officer]]'s paper work on the original Cylon Centurion model. {{TRS|Miniseries}}]]
 The readable text of the [[Armistice Officer|Armistice Officer's]] Cylon Specifications sheet shows:
 :'' <center><b>CYLON SPECIFICATIONS</b></center>''
-:'' <center><b>Cylon Centurian</b><ref>There is some debate among fans regarding the canonical spelling of this model's name.  [[Wikipedia:Centurion|Centurions]]s were professional officers of the Roman Army, and are widely acknowledged as the basis of the Cylon name.  Some official material, such as the on-screen appearance of the Armistice Officer's datasheet and the packaging of the original Mattel action figures, used the spelling "Centurian."  For the purposes of this wiki, the spelling "Centurion" is used throughout.</ref>[sic]<b> Model 0005</b></center>''
+:'' <center><b>Cylon Centurian </b><ref>There is some debate among fans regarding the canonical spelling of this model's name.  [[Wikipedia:Centurion]]s were professional officers of the Roman Army, and are widely acknowledged as the basis of the Cylon name.  Some official material, such as the on-screen appearance of the Armistice Officer's datasheet and the packaging of the original Mattel action figures, used the spelling "Centurian."  For the purposes of this wiki, the spelling "Centurion" is used throughout.</ref>[sic]<b> Model 0005</b></center>''
 : ''<b>The Cylon:</b>
-<blockquote>''A Cylon is a bipedal robot.  They are self-aware, and usually quite logical.  They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong.  They are artificial in nature, and are larger than a human, around 6' 6" (2m), although this varies with their type.  Cylon eyes glow red, and pulse back and forth. A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten [[yahren]]s.<ref>A [[Continuity errors (RDM)|continuity error or gaffe]] appears in the Armistice Officer's documents with the use of the word "[[yahren]]," an [[Original Series]] term for "year."</ref>''</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''A Cylon is a bipedal robot.  They are self-aware, and usually quite logical.  They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong.  They are artificial in nature, and are larger than a human, around 6' 6" (2m), although this varies with their type.  Cylon eyes glow red, and pulse back and forth. A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten [[yahren]]s.<ref>A [[Continuity errors (RDM)|continuity error or gaffe]] appears in the Armistice Officer's documents with the use of the word "yahren" (an Original Series measure of a year).</ref>''</blockquote>
-[[File:Centuion Display.jpg|thumb|Original series Cylon armor on display in ''Galactica'' museum during the Miniseries.]]
+==Notes==
+[[Image:Centuion Display.jpg|thumb|Original series Cylon armor on display in the ''Galactica'' museum during the Miniseries.]]
 *Centurions in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]] move with greater agility and speed than their Original Series counterparts, and utilize [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series#Handheld weapons|projectile weapon]]s instead of a [[laser pistol]] or [[laser rifle]].
-*A built-in switchblade knife is part of the left hand/forearm.  The blade is approximately 8 inches long and is used in close combat {{TRS|Razor Flashbacks}}.
+*A built-in switchblade knife is part of the left hand/forearm.  The blade is approximately 8 inches long and is used in close combat ([[Razor Flashbacks]]).
 *In a scene in the [[Miniseries]], some children can be seen running around in costumes which are patterned after this model.
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 *The typical catchphrase of the Cylons in both series is the iconic statement "[[By your command]]."
-===Behind the Scenes===
+==Behind the scenes==
 The Centurion models for "[[Razor]]" were designed by [[Pierre Drolet]], who had, among other things, previously designed the [[Viper Mark II]], which is also a homage to the Original Series. Drolet said: "I always thought it was a great design. My goal was not to redesign it from scratch, but to work with the original and make subtle additions."
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