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: ''For the company on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] with the same name, see: [[Gideon Enterprises]].'' | |||
{{Ship Data | {{Ship Data | ||
| image= Heavy Hauler Gideon.jpg | | image= Heavy Hauler Gideon.jpg | ||
| title=Gideon | | title=''Gideon'' | ||
| race= Colonial | | race= Colonial | ||
| type= Civilian industrial | | type= Civilian industrial | ||
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| status= Scuttled, circa YR04 (presumed) | | status= Scuttled, circa YR04 (presumed) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Gideon''''' is a heavy hauler transport vessel within the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], captained by [[Elias Meeker]] | '''''Gideon''''' is a heavy hauler transport vessel within the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], captained by [[Elias Meeker]] ([[TRS]]: "[[The Son Also Rises]]"). | ||
Circa Day 53, it is the site of an internal struggle following the forced removal of President [[Laura Roslin]] by Commander [[William Adama]]. The crew refuses to resupply '' | Circa Day 53, it is the site of an internal struggle following the forced removal of President [[Laura Roslin]] by Commander [[William Adama]]. The crew refuses to resupply ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' in protest, and is boarded by a marine team as a result, taking the needed supplies by whatever means necessary. The situation degrades, and as the crowd becomes more harassing, the marines open fire, killing four civilians. The incident, named the "[[Gideon massacre|''Gideon'' Massacre]]" by reporter [[D'Anna Biers]], would have severe repercussions on the fleet in the coming days, as the civilians fight to have Roslin reinstated ([[TRS]]: "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]"). | ||
The commanding officer of ''Gideon'' would later be selected as a juror in the trial of Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] after he is jailed after rejoining the fleet following the escape from [[New Caprica]] | The commanding officer of ''Gideon'' would later be selected as a juror in the trial of Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] after he is jailed after rejoining the fleet following the escape from [[New Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[The Son Also Rises]]"). Following the trial, it loses power after jumping to the [[Ionian Nebula]], where it survives a Cylon attack against the struck fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[He That Believeth In Me]]"). It is presumed that Meeker joins the newly formed [[Quorum of Ships' Captains]], following the assassinations of the previous delegates during [[Gaeta's Mutiny]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Blood on the Scales]]"). | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* "Gideon" is the name of one of the [[ | * "Gideon" is the name of one of the [[Wikipedia:Bible|biblical]] characters in the [[Wikipedia:Book of Judges|Book of Judges]]. | ||
* It is unknown whether or not Meeker was in command during the "''Gideon'' Massacre". | * It is unknown whether or not Meeker was in command during the "''Gideon'' Massacre". | ||
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