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:''This article discusses the [[Original Series]] battlestar. For other meanings of '''''Galactica''''', see [[Galactica (disambiguation)]]''. | |||
{{Ship Data | {{Ship Data | ||
| image= TOS-galac.jpg | | image= TOS-galac.jpg | ||
| title= Galactica | | title= Galactica | ||
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| crew= (approx) 700 | | crew= (approx) 700 | ||
| co= [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] | | co= [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] | ||
| role= Carrier / battleship hybrid | | role= Carrier / battleship hybrid | ||
| weapons= 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles | | weapons= 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles | ||
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'''''Galactica''''' is one of a handful of combination warship/fighter carriers, known as [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]], of the [[The Twelve Colonies | '''''Galactica''''' is one of a handful of combination warship/fighter carriers, known as [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]], of the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies of Man]]. Its task is to defend the Colonies' citizens from the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon Empire]]. ''Galactica'' represented the Colonial planet of [[Caprica]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
''Galactica'' was first brought into service approximately mid-way during the [[Thousand Yahren War]] with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]. ''Galactica'' served with distinction throughout the conflict. | ''Galactica'' was first brought into service approximately mid-way during the [[Thousand Yahren War]] with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]. ''Galactica'' served with distinction throughout the conflict. | ||
''Galactica'' and her sister ships combined the roles of battle cruiser and fighter carrier, having a massive offensive capability in terms of on-board weapons and Starhound | ''Galactica'' and her sister ships combined the roles of battle cruiser and fighter carrier, having a massive offensive capability in terms of on-board weapons and Starhound [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] space superiority fighters. | ||
As of "[[Saga of a Star World]]," ''Galactica'' is one of only five battlestars believed to have survived the long war, and was under the leadership of [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]], a distinguished member of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]]. | As of "[[Saga of a Star World]]," ''Galactica'' is one of only five battlestars believed to have survived the long war, and was under the leadership of [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]], a distinguished member of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]]. | ||
[[ | [[Image:battlestars.jpg|thumb|''Galactica'' and sister battlestars before the abortive Peace Conference.]] | ||
The remaining battlestars amass at Cimtar for what is believed by President [[Adar (TOS)|Adar]] to be a historic peace treaty signing with the Cylons. However, with the villainous aid of one of the Council's members, | The remaining battlestars amass at Cimtar for what is believed by President [[Adar (TOS)|Adar]] to be a historic peace treaty signing with the Cylons. However, with the villainous aid of one of the Council's members, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]], Adar ignores several apparent threats to the battlestars, leaving all of them open to a massive Cylon [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] attack. ''Galactica'' Viper pilots [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Zac]] encounter the Raider fleet, and is able to warn ''Galactica'' of the ruse. | ||
Unfortunately, Commander Adama is unable to convince Adar to launch their Viper squadrons or place the other battlestars on alert. Adama chooses to launch his squadrons against Adar's orders, feigning a battle drill, and activates the battlestar's [[Defensive shields|shields]] to meet any attacks. | Unfortunately, Commander Adama is unable to convince Adar to launch their Viper squadrons or place the other battlestars on alert. Adama chooses to launch his squadrons against Adar's orders, feigning a battle drill, and activates the battlestar's [[Defensive shields|shields]] to meet any attacks. | ||
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The battlestar fleet, including Adar's flagship, ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'', is destroyed, save ''Galactica'', the sole surviving battlestar from the attack. Adama sends out word to all the survivors to take whatever space going vessel they can find and rendezvous with ''Galactica''. Together, ''Galactica'' and [[The Fleet (TOS)|220 other Colonial ships]] leave Colonial space in search of Earth, the mythic home of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]]. | The battlestar fleet, including Adar's flagship, ''[[Atlantia (TOS)|Atlantia]]'', is destroyed, save ''Galactica'', the sole surviving battlestar from the attack. Adama sends out word to all the survivors to take whatever space going vessel they can find and rendezvous with ''Galactica''. Together, ''Galactica'' and [[The Fleet (TOS)|220 other Colonial ships]] leave Colonial space in search of Earth, the mythic home of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]]. | ||
While initially believed to be the only battlestar to survive [[Battle of Cimtar|the Destruction of the Twelve Colonies]], the battlestar '' | While initially believed to be the only battlestar to survive [[Battle of Cimtar|the Destruction of the Twelve Colonies]], the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' is found, but soon disappears in a pyrrhic mission ([[The Living Legend, Part II]]). | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
*''Galactica'' serves three main military functions provided by battlestars, operating as fighter carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one massive platform <ref name="BSGtech">Much of the information for ''Galactica'' | *''Galactica'' serves three main military functions provided by battlestars, operating as fighter carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one massive platform <ref name="BSGtech">Much of the information for ''Galactica's'' specifications section was derived from [http://www.tecr.com/galactica/index.html The Battlestar Galactica Tech Manual website.] Because of the age of the Original Series and the limited information presented by official sources on the internet, the [[Canon|canonical validity]] of this source is unknown, which violates the conventions of the [[Battlestar Wiki:Citation Jihad]].</ref> | ||
*Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, ''Galactica'' is forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carries. ''Galactica'' is originally equipped with two Viper squadrons, [[Red Squadron (TOS)|Red]] and [[Blue Squadron (TOS)|Blue]]. She acquires two additional squadrons, Silver Spar Squadron and Bronze Spar Squadron from the battlestar '' | *Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, ''Galactica'' is forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carries. ''Galactica'' is originally equipped with two Viper squadrons, [[Red Squadron (TOS)|Red]] and [[Blue Squadron (TOS)|Blue]]. She acquires two additional squadrons, Silver Spar Squadron and Bronze Spar Squadron from the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', following that ship's disappearance in "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]", boosting ''Galactica's'' fighter strength to one hundred-fifty Vipers (as mentioned in "[[Fire in Space]]"). | ||
*''Galactica'' has her own heavy offensive batteries, consisting of 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles. | *''Galactica'' has her own heavy offensive batteries, consisting of 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles. | ||
*The primary power aboard Colonial battlestars are provided by a combination of [[ | *The primary power aboard Colonial battlestars are provided by a combination of [[tylium]] energizers and advanced fusion reactors. | ||
*''Galactica'' is able to travel at [[lightspeed]], but rarely does so with her civilian Fleet in tow, as no other ships in the Fleet have lightspeed ability. | *''Galactica'' is able to travel at [[lightspeed]], but rarely does so with her civilian Fleet in tow, as no other ships in the Fleet have lightspeed ability. | ||
*Viewers learn from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" that the standard battlestar type vessel has a crew of 496 personnel with 200 Warriors. From "[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]" we know that [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]] carry 75 Vipers, 12 [[Landram]] land based troop transports and 12 [[Colonial | *Viewers learn from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" that the standard battlestar type vessel has a crew of 496 personnel with 200 Warriors. From "[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]" we know that [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestars]] carry 75 Vipers, 12 [[Landram]] land based troop transports and 12 [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttlecraft]]. | ||
* | * In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage ([[Fire in Space]]). | ||
* ''Galactica'' relies on scanners to locate and track objects around it. These scanners can be disabled by a significant hit to the bridge, leaving ''Galactica'' blind and forcing her to rely on her complement of Vipers to act as her "eyes" | * ''Galactica'' relies on scanners to locate and track objects around it. These scanners can be disabled by a significant hit to the bridge, leaving ''Galactica'' blind and forcing her to rely on her complement of Vipers to act as her "eyes" ([[Fire in Space]]). | ||
* ''Galactica'' has an automated firefighting capability, managed by the | * ''Galactica'' has an automated firefighting capability, managed by the boroton mist control center. In the event of its destruction all firefighting must be conducted manually. The [[fireleader]] coordinates the manual firefighting efforts ([[Fire in Space]]). | ||
* ''Galactica'' makes use of [[w:Gyroscope|gyros]] in order to maintain her orientation. If Apollo and Starbuck fail to detonate the explosives in exactly the planned pattern the ship's gyros would go wild | * ''Galactica'' makes use of [[w:Gyroscope|gyros]] in order to maintain her orientation. If Apollo and Starbuck fail to detonate the explosives in exactly the planned pattern the ship's gyros would go wild ([[Fire in Space]]). | ||
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[[Image:GalacticaSchematic.jpg|thumb|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' ([[Fire in Space]]).]] | |||
During the course of the series, many parts of ''Galactica'' are shown. | During the course of the series, many parts of ''Galactica'' are shown. | ||
* [[Core command]] - Most frequently seen is ''Galactica's'' command center, or bridge, which features a huge viewing window with a large shield that can be put in place, and a rotating command console from where the commander can observe operations. | |||
* [[Launch bay]]s | |||
* [[Life science center]] | |||
* Ceremonial Chamber | |||
* [[Bachelor officer's quarters]] - Crew quarters for [[Colonial Warrior|Colonial Warriors]] based on ''Galactica''. | |||
* [[Officer's Club]] | |||
* [[Adama's quarters]] | |||
The ship is divided in to decks and sections designated with Greek letters. During "[[Fire in Space]]" the fire is initially out of control on alpha deck, in beta and gamma sections. Dialogue indicates that [[solium]] storage is located in or near gamma section. Sections are divided into compartments, with as many as 43 compartments in a section. A series of ducts run throughout the ship. These ducts are too small for humans to fit through, but large enough for [[Muffit]] ([[Fire in Space]]). | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and the [[fireleader]] ([[Fire in Space]]) | |||
Image:Schematiczoomtop.jpg|A zoom top schematic with sections labeled by [[Omega]]. | |||
Image:Schematicside.jpg|A zoom side schematic with the bridge as labeled by [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]]. | |||
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The ship is divided in to decks and sections designated with Greek letters. During "[[Fire in Space]]" the fire is initially out of control on alpha deck, in beta and gamma sections. Dialogue indicates that [[solium]] storage is located in or near gamma section. Sections are divided into compartments, with as many as 43 compartments in a section. A series of ducts run throughout the ship. These ducts are too small for humans to fit through, but large enough for [[Muffit]] | |||
Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by | |||
Image:Schematiczoomtop.jpg|A zoom top schematic with sections labeled by [[Omega]] | |||
Image:Schematicside.jpg|A zoom side schematic with the bridge as labeled by [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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