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[[File:Djerba.png|thumb| | [[File:Djerba.png|thumb|Holoband representation of Djerba.]] | ||
'''Djerba''' is a moon located in [[Sector 12]], used by the Colonials as a winter resort prior to the [[Cylon War]]. | '''Djerba''' is a moon located in [[Sector 12]], used by the Colonials as a winter resort prior to the [[Cylon War]]. | ||
Early in the war, Djerba is captured by Cylon forces and converted to a strategic outpost and research base. Due to its location within Cylon-held space, it is lightly fortified by at least one [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]] within [[FTL]] jump distance and a contingent of [[Cylon War-era Centurion|Centurions]]. | Early in the war, Djerba is captured by Cylon forces and converted to a strategic outpost and research base. Due to its location within Cylon-held space, it is lightly fortified by at least one [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]] within [[FTL]] jump distance and a contingent of [[Cylon War-era Centurion|Centurions]]. | ||
Despite its relative lack of defenses, Djerba is considered pivotal in turning the war toward victory for the Colonials. During this period, Djerba is used by the Cylons in their attempt at creating [[Humanoid Cylon|biological]] forms. As part of this effort, the Cylons create cybernetic hybrids of indigenous animals, including a cave-dwelling [[Cython|snake]] {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}. | Despite its relative lack of defenses, Djerba is considered pivotal in turning the war toward victory for the Colonials. During this period, Djerba is used by the Cylons in their attempt at creating [[Humanoid Cylon|biological]] forms. As part of this effort, the Cylons create cybernetic hybrids of indigenous animals, including a cave-dwelling [[Cylon Models#Cython|snake]] {{TRS|Blood and Chrome}}. | ||
== Physical Characteristics == | == Physical Characteristics == | ||
According to the pre-production script for ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', Djerba is an ice moon orbiting a large ringed planet near a dying red giant star that pulses as it ejects shells of gaseous material.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=42}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 41</ref> The moon's surface is characterized by dense cloud cover, icy mountainous terrain, and glaciers. Snow-covered peaks jut through the cloud layer, with mist whipping off the highest points due to strong atmospheric winds. | According to the pre-production script for ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', Djerba is an ice moon orbiting a large ringed planet near a dying red giant star that pulses as it ejects shells of gaseous material.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=42}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 41</ref> The moon's surface is characterized by dense cloud cover, icy mountainous terrain, and glaciers. Snow-covered peaks jut through the cloud layer, with mist whipping off the highest points due to strong atmospheric winds. | ||
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== Pre-War History == | == Pre-War History == | ||
The resort facilities were designed to provide luxury accommodations with features such as gas fireplaces in larger suites, well-appointed kitchens, and recreational amenities that attracted wealthy Colonial tourists seeking winter sports and exotic | Before the [[First Cylon War]], Djerba served as a popular winter resort destination for Colonials. The script reveals that the moon featured sleek, modern resort facilities including a Frank Gehry-like building with a swooping domed roof, perched dramatically on the edge of a cliff.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=72}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 71</ref> These resort complexes boasted greenhouse-like domes that sheltered indoor tropical paradises, complete with palm trees surrounding lagoon-like pools, creating an exotic contrast to the moon's icy exterior environment. | ||
The resort facilities were designed to provide luxury accommodations with features such as gas fireplaces in larger suites, well-appointed kitchens, and recreational amenities that attracted wealthy Colonial tourists seeking winter sports and exotic experiences. | |||
== Cylon Occupation == | == Cylon Occupation == | ||