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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Category:TOS" to "{{indicator|TOS}}[[Category:TOS"

2025-07-19T21:09:40Z

Text replacement - "[[Category:TOS" to "{{indicator|TOS}}[[Category:TOS"

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	[[Category:Ships]]		[[Category:Ships]]
	[[Category:Ships (TOS)]]		[[Category:Ships (TOS)]]
	[[Category:TOS]]		{{indicator\|TOS}}[[Category:TOS]]


	[[de:Galactica (TOS)]]		[[de:Galactica (TOS)]]
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2025-02-02T23:01:06Z

Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

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	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.]]		[[File: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, {{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 {{TOS\|Apollo}} and [[Zac]] encounter the Raider fleet, and is able to warn ''Galactica'' of the ruse.		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, {{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 {{TOS\|Apollo}} and [[Zac]] encounter the Raider fleet, and is able to warn ''Galactica'' of the ruse.

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	*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\|shuttlecraft]].		*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\|shuttlecraft]].

	* [[~~Image~~:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.]]In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		* [[File:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.]]In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|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" {{OS\|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" {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Interior */ + Commander's mess

2024-10-06T06:12:43Z

Interior: + Commander's mess

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	\|Compartment where children receive formal instruction in a communal classroom setting.		\|Compartment where children receive formal instruction in a communal classroom setting.
	\|[[File:AthenaGreetingsFromEarth.jpg\|thumb]]		\|[[File:AthenaGreetingsFromEarth.jpg\|thumb]]
			\|-
			\|Commander's mess<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref>
			\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]"
			\|The commander's private dining area. [[Serina]] and [[Athena (TOS)\|Athena]] prepare a meal that is enjoyed by [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] and various family members, where [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] announces his intention to [[Seal\|marry]] Serina.
			\|[[File:TOS - LPOG1 - Commander's Mess.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|}		\|}
	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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.<gallery mode="slideshow">		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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.<gallery mode="slideshow">

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Interior */ updated

2024-10-04T20:45:40Z

Interior: updated

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	==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 {{TOS\|Viper}} space superiority fighters.		''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 {{TOS\|Viper}} space superiority fighters.
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	\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"		\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
	\|Location where ceremonies are held. There may be as few as two of these aboard ship.		\|Location where ceremonies are held. There may be as few as two of these aboard ship.
	\|		\|[[File:LPOG2 - Seal Ceremony.png\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Bachelor officer's quarters]]		\|[[Bachelor officer's quarters]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Unmarried Warriors and officers are quartered in bunk-like conditions.		\|Unmarried Warriors and officers are quartered in bunk-like conditions.
	\|		\|[[File:Pyramid.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Officer's Club]]		\|[[Officer's Club]]
	\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"		\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
	\|A lounge for officer's and Warriors.		\|A lounge for officer's and Warriors.
	\|		\|[[File:TOS - LPOG2 - Officer's Club.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Adama's quarters]]		\|[[Adama's quarters]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Personal office space that features at least one separate compartment for a private bed chamber.		\|Personal office space that features at least one separate compartment for a private bed chamber.
	\|		\|[[File:LPOG1 - Adama's Office and Desk.png\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Rejuvenation center]]		\|[[Rejuvenation center]]
	\|"[[Fire in Space]]"		\|"[[Fire in Space]]"
	\|Recreation area that features various entertainments, such as game boards.		\|Recreation area that features various entertainments, such as game boards.
	\|		\|[[File:RejuvenationCenter.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|Instructional center		\|Instructional center
	\|"[[Greetings From Earth]]"		\|"[[Greetings From Earth]]"
	\|		\|Compartment where children receive formal instruction in a communal classroom setting.
	\|		\|[[File:AthenaGreetingsFromEarth.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|}		\|}
	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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.<gallery mode="slideshow">		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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg\|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by {{TOS\|Apollo}} and the [[fireleader]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}		Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg\|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by {{TOS\|Apollo}} and the [[fireleader]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}
	Image:Schematiczoomtop.jpg\|A zoom top schematic with sections labeled by [[Omega]].		Image:Schematiczoomtop.jpg\|A zoom top schematic with sections labeled by [[Omega]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.
	Image:Schematicside.jpg\|A zoom side schematic with the bridge as labeled by [[Tigh (TOS)\|Colonel Tigh]].		Image:Schematicside.jpg\|A zoom side schematic with the bridge as labeled by [[Tigh (TOS)\|Colonel Tigh]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Interior */ starting to add ref pics

2024-10-03T20:47:44Z

Interior: starting to add ref pics

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	!First Seen		!First Seen
	!Notes		!Notes
			!Photo
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Core command]]		\|[[Core command]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|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.		\|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.
			\|[[File:CoreCommand.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Launch bay]]s		\|[[Launch bay]]s
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Bays from where Vipers are launched through [[Launch tube (TOS)\|launch tubes]].		\|Bays from where Vipers are launched through [[Launch tube (TOS)\|launch tubes]].
			\|[[File:Launchbaysalert.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Landing bay]]		\|[[Landing bay]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Bays where craft are received after landing. Larger crafts, such as [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]], also launch from these bays.		\|Bays where craft are received after landing. Larger crafts, such as [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]], also launch from these bays.
			\|[[File:TOS - BE - Alliance Destroyer in Landing Bay.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Life science center]]		\|[[Life science center]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Medical centers aboard ship.		\|Medical centers aboard ship.
			\|[[File:LifeStationWard.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|Council chamber		\|Council chamber
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Council chambers where the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Council of the Twelve]] convenes. At least two battlestars have this chamber, including ''[[Atlantia (TOS)\|Atlantia]]''.		\|Council chambers where the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Council of the Twelve]] convenes. At least two battlestars have this chamber, including ''[[Atlantia (TOS)\|Atlantia]]''.
			\|[[File:Quorum.jpg\|thumb]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|Ceremonial chamber		\|Ceremonial chamber
	\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"		\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
	\|Location where ceremonies are held. There may be as few as two of these aboard ship.		\|Location where ceremonies are held. There may be as few as two of these aboard ship.
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Bachelor officer's quarters]]		\|[[Bachelor officer's quarters]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Unmarried Warriors and officers are quartered in bunk-like conditions.		\|Unmarried Warriors and officers are quartered in bunk-like conditions.
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Officer's Club]]		\|[[Officer's Club]]
	\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"		\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
	\|A lounge for officer's and Warriors.		\|A lounge for officer's and Warriors.
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Adama's quarters]]		\|[[Adama's quarters]]
	\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
	\|Personal office space that features at least one separate compartment for a private bed chamber.		\|Personal office space that features at least one separate compartment for a private bed chamber.
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Rejuvenation center]]		\|[[Rejuvenation center]]
	\|"[[Fire in Space]]"		\|"[[Fire in Space]]"
	\|Recreation area that features various entertainments, such as game boards.		\|Recreation area that features various entertainments, such as game boards.
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Instructional center		\|Instructional center
	\|"[[Greetings From Earth]]"		\|"[[Greetings From Earth]]"
			\|
	\|		\|
	\|}		\|}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Interior */ converted to table

2024-10-01T20:53:52Z

Interior: converted to table

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	*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\|shuttlecraft]].		*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\|shuttlecraft]].

	* In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		* [[Image:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.]]In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|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" {{OS\|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" {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.
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	== Interior ==		== Interior ==

	~~[[Image:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|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.
			{\| class="wikitable"
	* [[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.		\|+Compartments and Sections
			!Compartment/Identification
	* [[Launch bay]]s		!First Seen
			!Notes
	* [[Life science center]]		\|-
			\|[[Core command]]
	* Ceremonial ~~Chamber~~		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|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.
	* [[Bachelor officer's quarters]] ~~- Crew quarters for~~ [[~~Colonial Warrior~~\|~~Colonial~~ Warriors~~]] based on ''Galactica''~~.		\|-
			\|[[Launch bay]]s
	* [[Officer's Club]]		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Bays from where Vipers are launched through [[Launch tube (TOS)\|launch tubes]].
	* [[Adama's quarters]]		\|-
	* [[Rejuvenation center]]		\|[[Landing bay]]
	* [[Instructional center]]		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Bays where craft are received after landing. Larger crafts, such as [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]], also launch from these bays.
	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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		\|-
			\|[[Life science center]]
	<gallery mode="slideshow">		\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Medical centers aboard ship.
			\|-
			\|Council chamber
			\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Council chambers where the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)\|Council of the Twelve]] convenes. At least two battlestars have this chamber, including ''[[Atlantia (TOS)\|Atlantia]]''.
			\|-
			\|Ceremonial chamber
			\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
			\|Location where ceremonies are held. There may be as few as two of these aboard ship.
			\|-
			\|[[Bachelor officer's quarters]]
			\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Unmarried Warriors and officers are quartered in bunk-like conditions.
			\|-
			\|[[Officer's Club]]
			\|"[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]"
			\|A lounge for officer's and Warriors.
			\|-
			\|[[Adama's quarters]]
			\|"[[Saga of a Star World]]"
			\|Personal office space that features at least one separate compartment for a private bed chamber.
			\|-
			\|[[Rejuvenation center]]
			\|"[[Fire in Space]]"
			\|Recreation area that features various entertainments, such as game boards.
			\|-
			\|Instructional center
			\|"[[Greetings From Earth]]"
			\|
			\|}
			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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg\|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by {{TOS\|Apollo}} and the [[fireleader]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}		Image:Schematicwidetop.jpg\|A wide top schematic of ''Galactica'', as labeled by {{TOS\|Apollo}} and the [[fireleader]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}
	Image:Schematiczoomtop.jpg\|A zoom top schematic with sections labeled by [[Omega]].		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]].		Image:Schematicside.jpg\|A zoom side schematic with the bridge as labeled by [[Tigh (TOS)\|Colonel Tigh]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>


	==Notes==		==Notes==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Interior */ + rejuvination center, instructional center

2024-10-01T20:40:05Z

Interior: + rejuvination center, instructional center

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	* [[Adama's quarters]]		* [[Adama's quarters]]
			* [[Rejuvenation center]]
			* [[Instructional center]]

	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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		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]] {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "boroton" to "boraton"

2024-08-25T21:59:59Z

Text replacement - "boroton" to "boraton"

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	* ''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" {{OS\|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" {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

	* ''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 {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		* ''Galactica'' has an automated firefighting capability, managed by the boraton mist control center. In the event of its destruction all firefighting must be conducted manually. The [[fireleader]] coordinates the manual firefighting efforts {{OS\|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 {{OS\|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 {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - ""," to ",""

2024-02-21T04:57:37Z

Text replacement - ""," to ",""

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	*''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>		*''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 ''{{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]]").		*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 ''{{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.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "''Galactica's''" to "''Galactica''{{'|s}}"

2023-04-03T02:17:48Z

Text replacement - "''Galactica's''" to "''Galactica''{{'|s}}"

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	==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'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>		*''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 ''{{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]]").		*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 ''{{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.
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	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.		* [[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		* [[Launch bay]]s

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	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.]]		[[File: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, {{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 {{TOS\|Apollo}} and [[Zac]] encounter the Raider fleet, and is able to warn ''Galactica'' of the ruse.		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, {{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 {{TOS\|Apollo}} and [[Zac]] encounter the Raider fleet, and is able to warn ''Galactica'' of the ruse.

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	*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\|shuttlecraft]].		*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\|shuttlecraft]].

	* [[~~Image~~:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.]]In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		* [[File:GalacticaSchematic.jpg\|thumb\|An internal schematic of ''Galactica'' {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.]]In the event of imminent damage, ''Galactica'' can seal off her compartments to localize damage {{OS\|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" {{OS\|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" {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

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	* ''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" {{OS\|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" {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.

	* ''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 {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.		* ''Galactica'' has an automated firefighting capability, managed by the boraton mist control center. In the event of its destruction all firefighting must be conducted manually. The [[fireleader]] coordinates the manual firefighting efforts {{OS\|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 {{OS\|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 {{OS\|Fire in Space}}.