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	[[File:Cylon data port.jpg\|thumb~~\|200px~~\|The '''data-font''' glows when activated.]]		[[File:Cylon data port.jpg\|thumb\|The '''data-font''' glows when activated {{TRS\|Rapture}}]]
	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

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	== Design and Function ==		== Design and Function ==
			[[File:TRS - Torn - Data-Font Screen with Lion's Head Nebula Beacon.jpg\|thumb\|A data-font screen featuring imagery of the [[Lion's Head beacon]] beneath the surface of water {{TRS\|Torn}}.]]
	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* The term "data-font" comes from [[Ron D. Moore]], who calls these devices as this in a forum post on SCIFI.com <ref name="SCIFI.COM"/>. It is also used by the [[Hybrid]] in the episode "[[Six of One]]".		* The term "data-font" comes from [[Ron D. Moore]], who calls these devices as this in a forum post on SCIFI.com <ref name="SCIFI.COM"/>. It is also used by the [[Hybrid]] in the episode "[[Six of One]]".
	* The [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/font ~~Mirriam~~-Webster] definition of ''font'' (aside from its modern usage as an element of a printed typeface) is a receptacle for baptismal water, such as those touched by members of the [[w:Roman Catholic\|Roman Catholic]] church as they arrive and leave Mass.		* The [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/font Merriam-Webster] definition of ''font'' (aside from its modern usage as an element of a printed typeface) is a receptacle for baptismal water, such as those touched by members of the [[w:Roman Catholic\|Roman Catholic]] church as they arrive and leave Mass.

	==References==		==References==

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	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]," the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		== Design and Function ==

			Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose.

			===Water-Based Technology===

			Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]] explained that water serves as a communications conduit in Cylon technology, functioning as a transfer medium for data streams rather than relying on traditional switches and screens.<ref group="production" name="reeve_bsg_mag_7_hudolin_water_technology_p22">{{cite magazine\|magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine\|issue=7\|pages=22\|date=October/November 2006\|publisher=[[Titan Magazines]]\|title=Base of Operations: Production Design\|author=Tom Reeve}}</ref> The data-fonts utilize screens made of monofilament with water droplets flowing down them, enabling image projection onto the liquid surface.<ref group="production" name="reeve_bsg_mag_7_hudolin_water_technology_p22"/> This technology also allows Cylons to project images directly onto themselves as a method of transferring data or communicating.<ref group="production" name="reeve_bsg_mag_7_hudolin_water_technology_p22"/>

			These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]," the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

			== Access and Security ==

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>
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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

			===Production History===
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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

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	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]," the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ~~([[~~The Face of the Enemy~~]])~~. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

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	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar ~~([[~~A Measure of Salvation~~]])~~.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(Exodus, Part I)" to "{{TRS|Exodus, Part I}}"

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Text replacement - "(Exodus, Part I)" to "{{TRS|Exodus, Part I}}"

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	[[Image:Cylon data port.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The '''data-font''' glows when activated.]]		[[Image:Cylon data port.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The '''data-font''' glows when activated.]]
	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream ~~([[~~Exodus, Part I~~]])~~.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

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	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]," the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and {{callsign\|Athena}} in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As ~~[[Sharon Agathon]]~~ uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As {{callsign\|Athena}} uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

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	A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.		A '''data-font''' is a form of optical computer interface used by [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylons]] to access information in their [[datastream]], as well as control various other Cylon technologies. [[Humanoid Cylon]]s need only to place their palm on the illuminated port to instantly access the data stream {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.

	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ~~([[~~The Face of the Enemy~~]])~~. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}. These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

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	[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.		[[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-Valerii]] performs a rough version of this technique with Colonial technology by inserting a fiber optic cable (which uses light as a data carrier) into an incision in her left arm to connect to ''Galactica'''s [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series\|computer mainframe]] {{TRS\|Flight of the Phoenix}}. Another Eight interfaces with a Raptor's computer in the same manner ([[The Face of the Enemy]]). These abilities, including other observed interactions or reactions such as glowing spines<ref>[[Caprica-Six]] in the [[Miniseries, Night 1]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" show the glowing spines. Readers should note that this cinematic effect was discontinued by the writers after season 1. </ref> and photo-sensitive eyes<ref>This occurs with [[Samuel Anders]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]."</ref> shows that many cells in their bodies are photo-sensitive and/or bio-luminescent.

	Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar ~~([[~~A Measure of Salvation~~]])~~.		Data-fonts are found on [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestars]] in the ship's [[Basestar command\|command and control]] center for data access and other ship functions. These data ports have a layer of water over the interface, which may have an aesthetic or functional purpose. These data-fonts (and the database circuitry used throughout the ship) are at least partially organic<ref>As [[Sharon Agathon]] uses non-organic [[datacord]] salvaged from a [[Raptor]] to make repairs to a stricken [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseship's]] [[FTL]] in "[[Faith]]", the full extent of organic technology throughout a baseship is not clear.</ref> in design, as they are damaged after an [[Lymphocytic encephalitis\|infection]] kills or shuts down almost every Cylon entity and device on the basestar {{TRS\|A Measure of Salvation}}.

	Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		Models can only access information to which they are privy to, e.g. [[Number Eight\|Eights]] can not learn anything meant for the [[Number Six\|Sixes]] only.<ref name="SCIFI.COM">{{cite_web\|url=http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=2277157&view=findpost&p=4455731\|title=Q&A with Ron D. Moore\|date=5 November 2007\|accessdate=11 April 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>