Defensive shields - Revision history

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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "~~Positive~~ shields" and "~~Negative~~ shields," respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "positive shields" and "negative shields," respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield," which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield," which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.
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	== Electronic defense shields ==		== Electronic defense shields ==

	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power." No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.
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	* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''		* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''
	: [[Battlestar (TOS)\|Battlestar]]s have "a powerful radiation field" that is capable of "deflect[ing] most laser attacks," in addition to heavy armor plating that can dampen the explosive nature of impacted warheads.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=20}}</ref>		{{quote\|text=[[Battlestar (TOS)\|Battlestar]]s have "a powerful radiation field" that is capable of "deflect[ing] most laser attacks," in addition to heavy armor plating that can dampen the explosive nature of impacted warheads.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=20}}</ref>}}

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	[[~~Image~~:Positiveshields.JPG\|thumb\|right\|The barriers around the viewing screen are nearly closed after the "Positive shields" order {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]		[[File:Positiveshields.JPG\|thumb\|right\|The barriers around the viewing screen are nearly closed after the "Positive shields" order {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]
	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

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	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield," which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield," which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	[[~~Image~~:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]		[[File:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]
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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields," respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield," which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]		[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]
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	* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''		* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''
	: [[Battlestar (TOS)\|Battlestar]]s have "a powerful radiation field" that is capable of "deflect[ing] most laser attacks", in addition to heavy armor plating that can dampen the explosive nature of impacted warheads.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=20}}</ref>		: [[Battlestar (TOS)\|Battlestar]]s have "a powerful radiation field" that is capable of "deflect[ing] most laser attacks," in addition to heavy armor plating that can dampen the explosive nature of impacted warheads.<ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=20}}</ref>

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* In comparison, ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|counterpart]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] has its [[CIC\|command center]] placed deep within the hull without any windows to space.		* In comparison, ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[Galactica (TRS)\|counterpart]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] has its [[CIC\|command center]] placed deep within the hull without any windows to space.

	* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''		* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* In comparison, ''Galactica's'' [[Galactica (RDM)\|counterpart]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] has its [[CIC\|command center]] placed deep within the hull without any windows to space.		* In comparison, ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} [[Galactica (RDM)\|counterpart]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] has its [[CIC\|command center]] placed deep within the hull without any windows to space.

	* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''		* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979:''

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	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''~~[[Pegasus (~~TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]		[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]
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	== Electronic defense shields ==		== Electronic defense shields ==

	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''~~[[Pegasus (~~TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''~~[[Galactica (~~TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.
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	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

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	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] issues an order to "stand by force shields" ~~([[~~Experiment in Terra~~]])~~.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''~~[[Pegasus (~~TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]		[[Image:Negativeshields.JPG\|thumb\|left\|The viewing screen is opens after the "Negative shields" order, allowing the members of Core command to see ''Atlantia'' as she is destroyed.]]
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	== Electronic defense shields ==		== Electronic defense shields ==

	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''~~[[Pegasus (~~TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''{{TOS\|Pegasus}}''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''~~[[Galactica (~~TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

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	'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].		'''Defensive shields''' are physical protective barriers that enclose around the viewing screen and possibly the exterior of [[Core command]] on a [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]].

	Commander ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.		Commander {{TOS\|Adama}} orders activation of these shields as they fight off the first waves of a [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] attack on ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]'' and her sister battlestars in the opening salvos of the ill-fated [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. Adama's commands to activate and deactivate the shield are "Positive shields" and "Negative shields", respectively.

	Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Commander [[Cain (TOS)\|Cain]] also has the shields activated once the [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]] begin hitting ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. He simply orders "shield", which corresponds to the button that activates the barriers {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.
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	Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.		Electronic defense shields are a defensive capability of ''[[Pegasus (TOS)\|Pegasus]]''. In preparation for a direct assault on three [[basestar (TOS)\|basestars]], [[Cain (TOS)\|Commander Cain]] orders "electronic defense shields to maximum power". No visible manifestation of this countermeasure is shown onscreen {{OS\|The Living Legend, Part II}}.

	When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		When dealing with the nuclear missiles launched by the [[Eastern Alliance]] meant to destroy the [[Nationalists]] and [[Terra]] itself, {{TOS\|Adama}} issues an order to "stand by force shields" {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

	==Notes==		==Notes==