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	==Origins==		==Origins==
	Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] ~~([[~~CAP~~]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)~~\|Apotheosis~~]]," DVD commentary for "Apotheosis")~~.		Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] {{CAP\|Apotheosis}}.

	Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.		Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.

	~~[[File:Season 3 Female Cylons.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|From left to right: Numbers [[Number Six\|Six]], [[Number Three\|Three]], and [[Number Eight\|Eight]]]]~~
	During their forty years of isolation, the Cylons developed ''humanoid'' models <ref>The idea of Cylons in humanoid form in ''Battlestar Galactica'' is not new. This concept appeared over 25 years earlier in the episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I\|The Night the Cylons Landed]]" in the short-lived spinoff of the Original Series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]''. Unlike the humanoid Cylons, however, [[Andromus]] was an [[Wikipedia:Android\|android]], akin to the character of [[MemoryAlpha:Data\|Data]] from ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation\|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.</ref>. The first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings was known as the "[[First Hybrid]]." Other [[Hybrid]]s were later created to control [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseships]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. Hybrid models are not fully humanoid and cannot live on their own, thus are considered an evolutionary dead end.		During their forty years of isolation, the Cylons developed ''humanoid'' models <ref>The idea of Cylons in humanoid form in ''Battlestar Galactica'' is not new. This concept appeared over 25 years earlier in the episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I\|The Night the Cylons Landed]]" in the short-lived spinoff of the Original Series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]''. Unlike the humanoid Cylons, however, [[Andromus]] was an [[Wikipedia:Android\|android]], akin to the character of [[MemoryAlpha:Data\|Data]] from ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation\|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.</ref>. The first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings was known as the "[[First Hybrid]]." Other [[Hybrid]]s were later created to control [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseships]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. Hybrid models are not fully humanoid and cannot live on their own, thus are considered an evolutionary dead end.

	The new humanoid Cylons were created by the five survivors of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons from [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] in exchange for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|Centurions]] ending the [[Cylon War]]. These five early generation Cylons (now known as the "[[Final Five]]") are the descendants of Cylons created by humans on {{RDM\|Kobol}} thousands of years ago. These humanoid Cylons were the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that left Kobol and settled Earth.		The new humanoid Cylons were created by the five survivors of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons from [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] in exchange for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|Centurions]] ending the [[Cylon War]]. These five early generation Cylons (now known as the "[[Final Five]]") are the descendants of Cylons created by humans on {{RDM\|Kobol}} thousands of years ago. These humanoid Cylons were the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that left Kobol and settled Earth.

	The Five created the [[Number One]] model first and named them John. They initially developed eight humanoid models and copied each of them many times over. However, the [[Number Seven\|seventh model]], Daniel, was destroyed by Number One out of jealousy. Number One (also known as "Cavil") contaminated the amniotic fluid in which the Number Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula.		The Five created the [[Number One]] model first and named them John. They initially developed eight humanoid models and copied each of them many times over. However, the [[Number Seven\|seventh model]], Daniel, was destroyed by Number One out of jealousy.

			Number One (also known as "Cavil") contaminated the amniotic fluid in which the Number Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula.

	==Physiology and Psychology==		==Physiology and Psychology==
			[[File:Season 3 Female Cylons.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|From left to right: Numbers [[Number Six\|Six]], [[Number Three\|Three]], and [[Number Eight\|Eight]]]]
	Humanoid Cylons are not merely robots with a human appearance, they possess actual flesh and blood. They are visually indistinguishable from humans down to the cellular level, but not completely at a molecular level. Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] is able to create a [[Cylon detector\|detector]] that can distinguish Cylon from human, but rarely uses the device to a positive end {{TRS\|Litmus\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}. Deceptions on the part of Dr. Baltar in regards to the true nature of sleeper agent [[Sharon Valerii]] led to the detector being inaccurately labelled useless and abandoned {{TRS\|Resistance\|He That Believeth in Me}}. The Cylons themselves have accurate methods for testing biological samples and determining whether they are human or Cylon {{TRS\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.		Humanoid Cylons are not merely robots with a human appearance, they possess actual flesh and blood. They are visually indistinguishable from humans down to the cellular level, but not completely at a molecular level. Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] is able to create a [[Cylon detector\|detector]] that can distinguish Cylon from human, but rarely uses the device to a positive end {{TRS\|Litmus\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}. Deceptions on the part of Dr. Baltar in regards to the true nature of sleeper agent [[Sharon Valerii]] led to the detector being inaccurately labelled useless and abandoned {{TRS\|Resistance\|He That Believeth in Me}}. The Cylons themselves have accurate methods for testing biological samples and determining whether they are human or Cylon {{TRS\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.

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	~~:''~~For information on the robotic Cylons of the [[Original Series]], see [[Cylons (TOS)]]. For information on a human-appearing Cylon from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', see [[Andromus]].''		{{disline\|For information on the robotic Cylons of the [[Original Series]], see [[Cylons (TOS)]]. For information on a human-appearing Cylon from ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', see [[Andromus]].}}
	~~:''~~This article is capitalized for technical reasons. The correct term is "humanoid Cylon" and is not a proper noun.''		{{disline\|This article is capitalized for technical reasons. The correct term is "humanoid Cylon" and is not a proper noun.}}
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	[[File:CyAg.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|From left to right: Cylon copies of [[Number Six]] (two copies pictured), [[Number Two]] (one copy pictured), and [[Number Five]] (two copies), at [[Ragnar Anchorage]]]]		[[File:CyAg.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|From left to right: Cylon copies of [[Number Six]] (two copies pictured), [[Number Two]] (one copy pictured), and [[Number Five]] (two copies), at [[Ragnar Anchorage]]]]
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The humanoid Cylons have become the quintessential [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon form]] - the modern [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurions]] are not fully sentient like their [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|predecessors]] and answer to the humanoids. These Cylons biologically mimic human form so completely that they are nearly undetectable to current Colonial technologies. Humanoid Cylons have the capacity to emulate many human physical acts, including sex. Their "programming" is such that they genuinely possess human personality traits (affection, love, sex drive, jealousy, sadness, anger, hatred, sense of humor, fear, happiness, religious faith, etc.).		The humanoid Cylons have become the quintessential [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon form]]: the modern [[Cylon Centurion\|Centurions]] are not fully sentient like their [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|predecessors]] and answer to the humanoids. These Cylons biologically mimic human form so completely that they are nearly undetectable to current Colonial technologies. Humanoid Cylons have the capacity to emulate many human physical acts, including sex. Their "programming" is such that they genuinely possess human personality traits (affection, love, sex drive, jealousy, sadness, anger, hatred, sense of humor, fear, happiness, religious faith, etc.).

	The original purpose of the humanoid Cylons was to simply serve as the next step in Cylon evolution {{TRS\|No Exit}}. However, the fact that they are designed to be as human-like as possible in appearance, internal anatomy and behavior makes them perfect spies. The humanoid Cylons are responsible for masterminding the complete destruction of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]] through their use of sabotage and infiltration.<ref group="companion" name="bassom_companion_number_six_infiltration">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=26}}</ref>		The original purpose of the humanoid Cylons was to simply serve as the next step in Cylon evolution {{TRS\|No Exit}}. However, the fact that they are designed to be as human-like as possible in appearance, internal anatomy and behavior makes them perfect spies. The humanoid Cylons are responsible for masterminding the complete destruction of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]] through their use of sabotage and infiltration.<ref group="companion" name="bassom_companion_number_six_infiltration">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=26}}</ref>
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	The seven surviving models of the Significant Eight were the first seven Cylons to be revealed to the Colonials. With the exception of Number Seven, whose entire line was sabotaged {{TRS\|No Exit}}, there are many copies of each model, all totaling in the millions according to [[Number One]] and Ellen Tigh. The identities of these mechanized copies are determined by their model and each model is unique {{TRS\|Six of One}}. These models were designed by the Final Five {{TRS\|No Exit}}.		The seven surviving models of the Significant Eight were the first seven Cylons to be revealed to the Colonials. With the exception of Number Seven, whose entire line was sabotaged {{TRS\|No Exit}}, there are many copies of each model, all totaling in the millions according to [[Number One]] and Ellen Tigh. The identities of these mechanized copies are determined by their model and each model is unique {{TRS\|Six of One}}. These models were designed by the Final Five {{TRS\|No Exit}}.

	Number One]] ====		==== [[Number One]] ====

	[[File:John Cavil.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Number One/John Cavil]]		[[File:John Cavil.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Number One/John Cavil]]
	One of the Number One models poses as a Colonial [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Brothers\|brother]] named Cavil, a lay clergyman in the Fleet. This Cavil is later revealed to be the one responsible for the destruction of the Twelve Colonies and is indicated to be the same copy as the one that led the Cylon Civil War.		One of the Number One models poses as a Colonial [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Brothers\|brother]] named Cavil, a lay clergyman in the Fleet. This Cavil is later revealed to be the one responsible for the destruction of the Twelve Colonies and is indicated to be the same copy as the one that led the Cylon Civil War.

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	[[File:Hellen.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Ellen Tigh]]		[[File:Hellen.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Ellen Tigh]]
	'''Ellen Tigh''' was the wife of Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and a survivor of the [[Cylon Holocaust]]. Ellen claims to have been on [[~~The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#~~Picon\|Picon]] at the time of the Cylon attack, on her way back home for a reunion with her husband. When the airport was hit in the attack, she claims an anonymous hero found her unconscious body and got her on to one of the last transports out, where she had been unconscious aboard the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'' for some three weeks prior to Adama finding her. It's ultimately revealed that when the attack happened she was in a bar on Picon talking to a [[Cavil\|mysterious stranger]] who didn't give her his name. The bar she was in was destroyed by a shockwave from a nuclear blast and she was severely injured, but survived. Cavil kept her alive as he felt she still hadn't learned her lesson and escorted her to the medical transport ''Rising Star'' where she spent the three weeks recovering from her severe injuries after the ship lucky enough to make it to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''.		'''Ellen Tigh''' was the wife of Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and a survivor of the [[Cylon Holocaust]]. Ellen claims to have been on [[Picon (RDM)\|Picon]] at the time of the Cylon attack, on her way back home for a reunion with her husband. When the airport was hit in the attack, she claims an anonymous hero found her unconscious body and got her on to one of the last transports out, where she had been unconscious aboard the ''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'' for some three weeks prior to Adama finding her. It's ultimately revealed that when the attack happened she was in a bar on Picon talking to a [[Cavil\|mysterious stranger]] who didn't give her his name. The bar she was in was destroyed by a shockwave from a nuclear blast and she was severely injured, but survived. Cavil kept her alive as he felt she still hadn't learned her lesson and escorted her to the medical transport ''Rising Star'' where she spent the three weeks recovering from her severe injuries after the ship lucky enough to make it to ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''.

	Ellen is well known for her sexual promiscuity and her desire for power. After Adama's attempted assassination, she encourages her husband to take extreme measures to assert his authority, sometimes in contrast to the more reasoned approaches he is proposing. Her pressures lead her husband to drink and take unwise steps, including a standoff on the ''[[Gideon]]'' that leaves four people dead.		Ellen is well known for her sexual promiscuity and her desire for power. After Adama's attempted assassination, she encourages her husband to take extreme measures to assert his authority, sometimes in contrast to the more reasoned approaches he is proposing. Her pressures lead her husband to drink and take unwise steps, including a standoff on the ''[[Gideon]]'' that leaves four people dead.

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	He settles on [[New Caprica]] and becomes a leader of the [[New Caprica Resistance]], along with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] when the Cylons arrive. After the Fleet's abandonment of New Caprica and the apparant death of his wife, Anders decides to follow in her footsteps by obtaining a commission and joining the Fleet as a [[nugget\|pilot trainee]]		He settles on [[New Caprica]] and becomes a leader of the [[New Caprica Resistance]], along with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] when the Cylons arrive. After the Fleet's abandonment of New Caprica and the apparant death of his wife, Anders decides to follow in her footsteps by obtaining a commission and joining the Fleet as a [[nugget\|pilot trainee]]

	After becoming aware of his Cylon nature Anders joins ~~the~~ ''[[Demetrius]]''{{'\|s}} crew on its mission to find [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]], an action which eventually leads to an unintended conflict with [[Felix Gaeta]]. The events on board Demetrius lead to the unboxing of [[Number Three\|D'Anna]], who is aware of his nature as a member of the "[[Final Five]]".		After becoming aware of his Cylon nature Anders joins ''[[Demetrius]]''{{'\|s}} crew on its mission to find [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]], an action which eventually leads to an unintended conflict with [[Felix Gaeta]]. The events on board Demetrius lead to the unboxing of [[Number Three\|D'Anna]], who is aware of his nature as a member of the "[[Final Five]]".
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	[[Nicholas Tyrol]] was thought to be a human-Cylon hybrid until it was revealed that [[Brendan Costanza]], not [[Galen Tyrol]], is his biological father. He is a fully human baby.		[[Nicholas Tyrol]] was thought to be a human-Cylon hybrid until it was revealed that [[Brendan Costanza]], not [[Galen Tyrol]], is his biological father. He is a fully human baby.

	== Liam Tigh ==		== [[Liam Tigh]] ==

	[[Liam]] is a ~~fully~~ Cylon child conceived by Saul Tigh and Caprica-Six. His conception comes as a great surprise to the rebel Cylons after so many failed attempts, and leads them to believe that it is possible for them to build a self-reproducing Cylon civilization away from the Colonial ~~fleet~~, just like the original Thirteenth Tribe. Tory Foster and Galen Tyrol vote in support of this plan. However, the child is miscarried while Caprica-Six is still only four months pregnant, closing the door on the notion of remaking a separatist society of pure Cylons.		[[Liam Tigh]] is a full-Cylon child conceived by [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]. His conception comes as a great surprise to the rebel Cylons after [[Farm\|so many failed attempts]], and leads them to believe that it is possible for them to build a self-reproducing Cylon civilization away from the Colonial Fleet, just like the original {{RDM\|Thirteenth Tribe}}. [[Tory Foster]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] vote in support of this plan. However, the child is miscarried while Caprica-Six is still only four months pregnant, closing the door on the notion of remaking a separatist society of pure Cylons {{TRS\|Deadlock}}.

	== Speculated Infiltrators ==		== Speculated Infiltrators ==

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	Reproduction is important to the Cylons, because one of their God's commandments is to "be fruitful". Both male and female Cylon models possess reproductive systems which should be fully functional, but have a flaw that is not properly understood. The Ones, Twos, Fours, and Fives have tried to impregnate the Threes, Sixes, and Eights many times, but all these attempts at sexual reproduction have failed<ref>In [[Podcast:Deadlock\|the podcast for "Deadlock"]], Ronald Moore says that conceptions presumably did happen but none lasted long.</ref>. The Cylons try to interbreed with humans to subvert this deficiency, creating hybrid offspring. "[[Farms]]" were set up across all the occupied Colonies where survivors, including young fertile women of child-bearing age, were rounded up, placed under heavy sedation and turned into "baby machines" through artificial insemination. There are also farms for male humans, plus ''in vitro'' experiment labs, etc ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]" [[Podcast:The Farm\|podcast]]). If a captured human agrees to cooperate, he or she is instead set up with a Cylon sexual partner on a voluntary basis. However, these methods have all been unsuccessful thus far.		Reproduction is important to the Cylons, because one of their God's commandments is to "be fruitful". Both male and female Cylon models possess reproductive systems which should be fully functional, but have a flaw that is not properly understood. The Ones, Twos, Fours, and Fives have tried to impregnate the Threes, Sixes, and Eights many times, but all these attempts at sexual reproduction have failed<ref>In [[Podcast:Deadlock\|the podcast for "Deadlock"]], Ronald Moore says that conceptions presumably did happen but none lasted long.</ref>. The Cylons try to interbreed with humans to subvert this deficiency, creating hybrid offspring. "[[Farms]]" were set up across all the occupied Colonies where survivors, including young fertile women of child-bearing age, were rounded up, placed under heavy sedation and turned into "baby machines" through artificial insemination. There are also farms for male humans, plus ''in vitro'' experiment labs, etc ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]" [[Podcast:The Farm\|podcast]]). If a captured human agrees to cooperate, he or she is instead set up with a Cylon sexual partner on a voluntary basis. However, these methods have all been unsuccessful thus far.

	Another drastically different approach is taken by attempting to conceive a child through a bond of love, because of the Cylon belief that "God is Love". ~~[[Karl Agathon~~\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]]'s love-child, [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] is the lone success story of the relatively short history of Cylon sexual reproduction {{TRS\|The Farm}}. More recent conceptions of human-Cylon hybrids or pure Cylon offspring have either been proven untrue (in the case of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s child [[Nicholas Tyrol]]) or miscarried during pregnancy ([[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child [[Liam\|Liam Tigh]]).		Another drastically different approach is taken by attempting to conceive a child through a bond of love, because of the Cylon belief that "God is Love". {{callsign\|Helo}} and [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]]'s love-child, [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] is the lone success story of the relatively short history of Cylon sexual reproduction {{TRS\|The Farm}}. More recent conceptions of human-Cylon hybrids or pure Cylon offspring have either been proven untrue (in the case of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s child [[Nicholas Tyrol]]) or miscarried during pregnancy ([[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child [[Liam\|Liam Tigh]]).

	The bodies of humanoid Cylons have stamina and strength above human average, and are designed to destroy or resist commonly dangerous human diseases<ref>The blood from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]'s fetus destroys the cancer within [[Laura Roslin]]'s body in "[[Epiphanies]]".</ref>, although they are not immune from all contagions<ref>[[Lymphocytic encephalitis]] ravages the Cylons in the episode "[[Torn]]". Samuel Anders contracts a form of pneumonia on [[New Caprica]], but recovers. </ref>. In keeping with their desire to be a better human, however, the Cylons did not or could not further improve on other characteristic design flaws of the human body.<ref>Dr. Cottle complains of birth complications with Sharon, specifically a detached placenta, in the episode "[[Downloaded]]".</ref> Humanoid Cylons are heavily fortified to resist damage from intense radiation fields that would kill a human after short exposure {{TRS\|The Passage}}, but they are still susceptible to damage from [[Ragnar\|certain types of radiation]] or trauma {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}. Despite their resistance to certain forms of energy, humanoid Cylons, unlike the [[Cylon Centurion]], cannot be made "bulletproof" and are as susceptible as humans to piercing or blunt force weapons {{TRS\|The Farm\|Precipice\|Hero}}. They require oxygen to live, and thus can be killed by suffocation {{TRS\|Torn\|The Face of the Enemy\|No Exit}}.		The bodies of humanoid Cylons have stamina and strength above human average, and are designed to destroy or resist commonly dangerous human diseases<ref>The blood from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]'s fetus destroys the cancer within [[Laura Roslin]]'s body in "[[Epiphanies]]".</ref>, although they are not immune from all contagions<ref>[[Lymphocytic encephalitis]] ravages the Cylons in the episode "[[Torn]]". Samuel Anders contracts a form of pneumonia on [[New Caprica]], but recovers. </ref>. In keeping with their desire to be a better human, however, the Cylons did not or could not further improve on other characteristic design flaws of the human body.<ref>Dr. Cottle complains of birth complications with Sharon, specifically a detached placenta, in the episode "[[Downloaded]]".</ref> Humanoid Cylons are heavily fortified to resist damage from intense radiation fields that would kill a human after short exposure {{TRS\|The Passage}}, but they are still susceptible to damage from [[Ragnar\|certain types of radiation]] or trauma {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}. Despite their resistance to certain forms of energy, humanoid Cylons, unlike the [[Cylon Centurion]], cannot be made "bulletproof" and are as susceptible as humans to piercing or blunt force weapons {{TRS\|The Farm\|Precipice\|Hero}}. They require oxygen to live, and thus can be killed by suffocation {{TRS\|Torn\|The Face of the Enemy\|No Exit}}.

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	[[Image:CyAg.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|From left to right: Cylon copies of [[Number Six]] (two copies pictured), [[Number Two]] (one copy pictured), and [[Number Five]] (two copies), at [[Ragnar Anchorage]]]]		[[Image:CyAg.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|From left to right: Cylon copies of [[Number Six]] (two copies pictured), [[Number Two]] (one copy pictured), and [[Number Five]] (two copies), at [[Ragnar Anchorage]]]]
	'''Humanoid Cylons'''<ref>Viewers initially lacked an authentic term to call the humanoid Cylons by during Season 1. Here on the ''Battlestar Wiki'', the [[BW:TERM\|descriptive term]] "Humano-Cylon" was used for a time. Dialogue in several episodes throughout Season 2 has canonically established "Cylon agent" to refer specifically to Cylon infiltrators, but since {{callsign\|Athena}} and members of the Final Five work for the Colonials, ''Battlestar Wiki'''s preference is to use "humanoid Cylon" (which [[Tricia Helfer]] often uses in interviews, but apparently more for convenience than an official name). Some of the resistance fighters on Caprica refer to the humanoid Cylons as "skin jobs," an homage to ''[[Wikipedia:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''. William Adama refers to them as "humanoid models" in "[[Precipice]]", as does Samuel Anders in "[[No Exit]]". Sharon Valerii refers to them as "human models" in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" and Simon refers to them as "human Cylons" in "[[Torn]]"</ref> are an organic variant of [[Cylon Models\|Cylon models]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]].		'''Humanoid Cylons'''<ref>Viewers initially lacked an authentic term to call the humanoid Cylons by during Season 1. Here on the ''Battlestar Wiki'', the [[BW:TERM\|descriptive term]] "Humano-Cylon" was used for a time. Dialogue in several episodes throughout Season 2 has canonically established "Cylon agent" to refer specifically to Cylon infiltrators, but since {{callsign\|Athena}} and members of the Final Five work for the Colonials, ''Battlestar Wiki'''s preference is to use "humanoid Cylon" (which [[Tricia Helfer]] often uses in interviews, but apparently more for convenience than an official name). Some of the resistance fighters on Caprica refer to the humanoid Cylons as "skin jobs," an homage to ''[[Wikipedia:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''. William Adama refers to them as "humanoid models" in "[[Precipice]]," as does Samuel Anders in "[[No Exit]]". Sharon Valerii refers to them as "human models" in "[[Six Degrees of Separation]]" and Simon refers to them as "human Cylons" in "[[Torn]]"</ref> are an organic variant of [[Cylon Models\|Cylon models]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]].

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	==Origins==		==Origins==
	Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)\|Apotheosis]]", DVD commentary for "Apotheosis").		Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)\|Apotheosis]]," DVD commentary for "Apotheosis").

	Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.		Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.
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	By the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon attack]] on the colonies, there are twelve models of humanoid Cylons {{TRS\|Miniseries}}. These can be divided into two separate groups, the "Significant Seven"<ref name="sign7">{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=Sig7\|timestamp=19:14\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref> and the "Final Five". The Significant Seven were once eight in number, but [[Number Seven]] is no longer extant {{TRS\|No Exit}}. Only six models survive to settle on the new [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth\|Earth]], namely Saul Tigh, Ellen Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Number Two, Number Six, and Number Eight {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		By the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon attack]] on the colonies, there are twelve models of humanoid Cylons {{TRS\|Miniseries}}. These can be divided into two separate groups, the "Significant Seven"<ref name="sign7">{{cite_rdm_podcast\|episode=Frak Party Q and A\|act=\|id=Sig7\|timestamp=19:14\|totalrunning=78:27}}</ref> and the "Final Five". The Significant Seven were once eight in number, but [[Number Seven]] is no longer extant {{TRS\|No Exit}}. Only six models survive to settle on the new [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth\|Earth]], namely Saul Tigh, Ellen Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Number Two, Number Six, and Number Eight {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	The Significant Eight have numerical designations and were designed based on personality archetypes the Cylons had witnessed in humanity, however this is not true of the Final Five. All the Significant Eight models except the Sixes have come to be associated with a particular "human name", and even other Cylons will refer to "Leobens", "Sharons", "Daniels", "D'Annas" and so on.		The Significant Eight have numerical designations and were designed based on personality archetypes the Cylons had witnessed in humanity, however this is not true of the Final Five. All the Significant Eight models except the Sixes have come to be associated with a particular "human name," and even other Cylons will refer to "Leobens," "Sharons," "Daniels," "D'Annas" and so on.

	===Significant Eight===		===Significant Eight===
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	One of the goals of the rebel faction in the Cylon Civil War is to unbox D'Anna and learn what she knows. She is actually unboxed by Cavil and Boomer, who want to her to speak to the rebels and get them to stop fighting, but this discussion is interrupted by a joint Colonial and rebel Cylon attack on the [[Resurrection Hub]] {{TRS\|Rapture}}. With the Resurrection Hub destroyed in the battle, D'Anna is the only Number Three copy in existence. She is retrieved and assumes leadership of the rebels to make contact with the Final Five, eventually reaching Earth with the Colonial fleet, but decides to stay behind there and die, following the revelation that Earth is a barren nuclear wasteland {{TRS\|The Hub\|Revelations\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.		One of the goals of the rebel faction in the Cylon Civil War is to unbox D'Anna and learn what she knows. She is actually unboxed by Cavil and Boomer, who want to her to speak to the rebels and get them to stop fighting, but this discussion is interrupted by a joint Colonial and rebel Cylon attack on the [[Resurrection Hub]] {{TRS\|Rapture}}. With the Resurrection Hub destroyed in the battle, D'Anna is the only Number Three copy in existence. She is retrieved and assumes leadership of the rebels to make contact with the Final Five, eventually reaching Earth with the Colonial fleet, but decides to stay behind there and die, following the revelation that Earth is a barren nuclear wasteland {{TRS\|The Hub\|Revelations\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.

	The first encountered copy of this model appeared under the alias "[[D'Anna Biers]]", and the D'Anna name is used to describe the model as a whole.		The first encountered copy of this model appeared under the alias "[[D'Anna Biers]]," and the D'Anna name is used to describe the model as a whole.
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	==== [[Number Four]] ====		==== [[Number Four]] ====
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	This is the first humanoid Cylon model shown to viewers at the start of the [[Miniseries]].		This is the first humanoid Cylon model shown to viewers at the start of the [[Miniseries]].

	Stunningly beautiful, promiscuous and sensual, this model utilizes the human need and desire for sexual relations to her advantage. She tends to be very religious and monotheistic. Number Six desires to know what it is to be alive. Sixes have been described as "usually so hardcore", referring to their tendencies towards violence.		Stunningly beautiful, promiscuous and sensual, this model utilizes the human need and desire for sexual relations to her advantage. She tends to be very religious and monotheistic. Number Six desires to know what it is to be alive. Sixes have been described as "usually so hardcore," referring to their tendencies towards violence.

	Sixes are the only model who appear not to have one particular "human name"; copies have appeared under the aliases "[[Shelly Godfrey]]", "[[Gina Inviere]]", "[[Natalie Faust]]", "Lida", "Sonja", and "[[Caprica-Six\|Caprica]]" (in honor of her work on Caprica towards the destruction of the Colonies). She seems not to have been known by any name by [[Gaius Baltar]], even as the two formed a love to last eternity before the fall on Caprica.		Sixes are the only model who appear not to have one particular "human name"; copies have appeared under the aliases "[[Shelly Godfrey]]," "[[Gina Inviere]]," "[[Natalie Faust]]," "Lida," "Sonja," and "[[Caprica-Six\|Caprica]]" (in honor of her work on Caprica towards the destruction of the Colonies). She seems not to have been known by any name by [[Gaius Baltar]], even as the two formed a love to last eternity before the fall on Caprica.

	Six is also the only model known to exhibit significant variations in appearance—several different hairstyles and hair colors have been noted—as well as noticable differences in personality, ranging from idealistic (Caprica) to assertive and take-charge (Natalie) to wide-eyed and innocent (Lida).		Six is also the only model known to exhibit significant variations in appearance—several different hairstyles and hair colors have been noted—as well as noticable differences in personality, ranging from idealistic (Caprica) to assertive and take-charge (Natalie) to wide-eyed and innocent (Lida).
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	==== [[Number Seven]] ====		==== [[Number Seven]] ====

	Number Seven, also known as "Daniel", is a previously-undisclosed model whose existence is revealed by Number One and members of the Final Five who have recovered their memories {{TRS\|No Exit}}. This model is believed to be defunct due to a sabotage by Number One prior to the Second Cylon War. The Daniel model was artistic and sensitive, and had a close relationship with [[Ellen Tigh]], which led to murderous fraternal jealousy on the part of the Cavil model. Nothing is known about this model's appearance.		Number Seven, also known as "Daniel," is a previously-undisclosed model whose existence is revealed by Number One and members of the Final Five who have recovered their memories {{TRS\|No Exit}}. This model is believed to be defunct due to a sabotage by Number One prior to the Second Cylon War. The Daniel model was artistic and sensitive, and had a close relationship with [[Ellen Tigh]], which led to murderous fraternal jealousy on the part of the Cavil model. Nothing is known about this model's appearance.

	It is possible that Number Seven was named after [[Daniel Graystone]], the inventor of the Twelve Colonies' Centurions.<ref>In [[Podcast:No Exit]], Ron D. Moore describes Daniel as "a springboard for ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]''".</ref>		It is possible that Number Seven was named after [[Daniel Graystone]], the inventor of the Twelve Colonies' Centurions.<ref>In [[Podcast:No Exit]], Ron D. Moore describes Daniel as "a springboard for ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]''".</ref>
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	Before and during the trial of ex-president [[Gaius Baltar]], she is tasked with helping Roslin assemble a tribunal to bring charges against Baltar, as well as establish security arrangements {{TRS\|The Woman King\|The Son Also Rises\|Crossroads, Part I}}.		Before and during the trial of ex-president [[Gaius Baltar]], she is tasked with helping Roslin assemble a tribunal to bring charges against Baltar, as well as establish security arrangements {{TRS\|The Woman King\|The Son Also Rises\|Crossroads, Part I}}.

	Since the events of the [[Ionian nebula]] Tory appears to have embraced both being a Cylon and her own version of Baltar's teachings, allowing her to by-pass feelings such as guilt and adopt an almost [[w:hedonism\|hedonistic]] approach to life. She declares herself to be "perfect", something that uneases fellow Cylons Tigh and Tyrol, and is in marked contrast to Tigh's and [[Caprica-Six]]'s guilty consciences {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}. She has also displayed a cold-blooded streak, murdering [[Callandra Tyrol\|Cally Tyrol]] when the wife of Galen Tyrol discovers the four's Cylon nature. {{TRS\|The Ties That Bind}}		Since the events of the [[Ionian nebula]] Tory appears to have embraced both being a Cylon and her own version of Baltar's teachings, allowing her to by-pass feelings such as guilt and adopt an almost [[w:hedonism\|hedonistic]] approach to life. She declares herself to be "perfect," something that uneases fellow Cylons Tigh and Tyrol, and is in marked contrast to Tigh's and [[Caprica-Six]]'s guilty consciences {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}. She has also displayed a cold-blooded streak, murdering [[Callandra Tyrol\|Cally Tyrol]] when the wife of Galen Tyrol discovers the four's Cylon nature. {{TRS\|The Ties That Bind}}

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	[[File:Galen Tyrol.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Galen Tyrol]]		[[File:Galen Tyrol.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Galen Tyrol]]
	'''Galen Tyrol''', often referred to as "Chief", is the highest ranking NCO remaining aboard ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''. Tyrol is demoted for a while until [[Peter Laird]] is KIA before being reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} "Chief" again {{TRS\|No Exit}}. He is a respected and well liked officer on ''Galactica'', and has great respect for Commander Adama. Tyrol attempts to model his own style of command after Adama, unknowingly modeling even the [[You Can't Go Home Again\|extremes of his style]], such as the reckless actions he [[Scattered\|sometimes makes]] in support of his subordinates.		'''Galen Tyrol''', often referred to as "Chief," is the highest ranking NCO remaining aboard ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}''. Tyrol is demoted for a while until [[Peter Laird]] is KIA before being reinstated as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} "Chief" again {{TRS\|No Exit}}. He is a respected and well liked officer on ''Galactica'', and has great respect for Commander Adama. Tyrol attempts to model his own style of command after Adama, unknowingly modeling even the [[You Can't Go Home Again\|extremes of his style]], such as the reckless actions he [[Scattered\|sometimes makes]] in support of his subordinates.

	For several months prior to the Cylon attack, and in its aftermath, Tyrol was engaged in an affair with Lieutenant [[Sharon Valerii]], one of ''Galactica'''s [[Raptor]] pilots, a relationship which was forced to end. Tyrol is part of the team assembled on the ill-fated recon to {{RDM\|Kobol}} on the [[Raptor 1]], which then crashlands near the ruins of the [[Tomb of Athena]].		For several months prior to the Cylon attack, and in its aftermath, Tyrol was engaged in an affair with Lieutenant [[Sharon Valerii]], one of ''Galactica'''s [[Raptor]] pilots, a relationship which was forced to end. Tyrol is part of the team assembled on the ill-fated recon to {{RDM\|Kobol}} on the [[Raptor 1]], which then crashlands near the ruins of the [[Tomb of Athena]].
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	* A [[Cylon Centurion]] cannot distinguish the differing versions of one model from another {{TRS\|Precipice}}. For example, if faced with two differing Number Eight models, [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], it would not be able to discriminate between them without external aid.		* A [[Cylon Centurion]] cannot distinguish the differing versions of one model from another {{TRS\|Precipice}}. For example, if faced with two differing Number Eight models, [[Sharon Valerii\|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]], it would not be able to discriminate between them without external aid.
	* While Centurions may not be able to tell the difference between different versions of the same model, other humanoid Cylons do not have this problem ([[Downloaded]], [[Exodus, Part I]], [[The Eye of Jupiter]], [[Six of One]], [[Deadlock]]).		* While Centurions may not be able to tell the difference between different versions of the same model, other humanoid Cylons do not have this problem ([[Downloaded]], [[Exodus, Part I]], [[The Eye of Jupiter]], [[Six of One]], [[Deadlock]]).
	* According to [[Cavil]] in "[[Exodus, Part I]]", the pain associated with each successive [[Resurrection (RDM)\|download]] is worse than the one before. The first download feels like little more than a headache, but the third feels like someone has rushed a white hot poker through the head. However, this might be a subjective feeling that varies with model and circumstances. {{callsign\|Athena}}'s report in "[[Scar]]" supports Cavil, but a [[Number Three]] considers her last download to be rejuvenating {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.		* According to [[Cavil]] in "[[Exodus, Part I]]," the pain associated with each successive [[Resurrection (RDM)\|download]] is worse than the one before. The first download feels like little more than a headache, but the third feels like someone has rushed a white hot poker through the head. However, this might be a subjective feeling that varies with model and circumstances. {{callsign\|Athena}}'s report in "[[Scar]]" supports Cavil, but a [[Number Three]] considers her last download to be rejuvenating {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.
	*Some characters refer to humanoid Cylons as "skinjobs". This is a reference to the film ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]'' in which [[Edward James Olmos]] has a supporting role. In the movie "skinjob" is used as an insult to [[w:Replicant\|replicants]], which are bio-mechanical robots made to look human.		*Some characters refer to humanoid Cylons as "skinjobs". This is a reference to the film ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]'' in which [[Edward James Olmos]] has a supporting role. In the movie "skinjob" is used as an insult to [[w:Replicant\|replicants]], which are bio-mechanical robots made to look human.
	*According to Ron Moore, the Final Five Cylons, unlike the Significant Seven, "do not" have model numbers <ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20080611\|title=Rants & Reviews - Live at the "Battlestar Galactica" Midseason Finale Premiere\|date=11 June 2008\|accessdate=13 June 2008\|last=Sullivan\|first=Brian Ford\|format=\|language=}}</ref>.		*According to Ron Moore, the Final Five Cylons, unlike the Significant Seven, "do not" have model numbers <ref>{{cite_web\|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20080611\|title=Rants & Reviews - Live at the "Battlestar Galactica" Midseason Finale Premiere\|date=11 June 2008\|accessdate=13 June 2008\|last=Sullivan\|first=Brian Ford\|format=\|language=}}</ref>.

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	==Origins==		==Origins==
	Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] ~~([[~~CAP~~]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)~~\|Apotheosis~~]]," DVD commentary for "Apotheosis")~~.		Although at least one human-shaped robot existed in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]] prior to the [[First Cylon War]] (housing a copy of the consciousness of [[Zoe Graystone]]), this was not a truly biological android and her connection to the later humanoid Cylons is unclear. All that is known about Graystone's android body is that the bath from which she emerged resembled a [[resurrection tank]], her mother the plastic surgeon [[Amanda Graystone]] gave her skin, and she may have been in contact with the five survivors of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]] {{CAP\|Apotheosis}}.

	Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.		Following the end of the Cylon War, nothing was heard of the Cylons in 40 years {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 1}}.

	~~[[File:Season 3 Female Cylons.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|From left to right: Numbers [[Number Six\|Six]], [[Number Three\|Three]], and [[Number Eight\|Eight]]]]~~
	During their forty years of isolation, the Cylons developed ''humanoid'' models <ref>The idea of Cylons in humanoid form in ''Battlestar Galactica'' is not new. This concept appeared over 25 years earlier in the episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I\|The Night the Cylons Landed]]" in the short-lived spinoff of the Original Series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]''. Unlike the humanoid Cylons, however, [[Andromus]] was an [[Wikipedia:Android\|android]], akin to the character of [[MemoryAlpha:Data\|Data]] from ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation\|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.</ref>. The first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings was known as the "[[First Hybrid]]." Other [[Hybrid]]s were later created to control [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseships]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. Hybrid models are not fully humanoid and cannot live on their own, thus are considered an evolutionary dead end.		During their forty years of isolation, the Cylons developed ''humanoid'' models <ref>The idea of Cylons in humanoid form in ''Battlestar Galactica'' is not new. This concept appeared over 25 years earlier in the episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I\|The Night the Cylons Landed]]" in the short-lived spinoff of the Original Series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]''. Unlike the humanoid Cylons, however, [[Andromus]] was an [[Wikipedia:Android\|android]], akin to the character of [[MemoryAlpha:Data\|Data]] from ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation\|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.</ref>. The first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings was known as the "[[First Hybrid]]." Other [[Hybrid]]s were later created to control [[Basestar (RDM)\|baseships]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. Hybrid models are not fully humanoid and cannot live on their own, thus are considered an evolutionary dead end.

	The new humanoid Cylons were created by the five survivors of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons from [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] in exchange for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|Centurions]] ending the [[Cylon War]]. These five early generation Cylons (now known as the "[[Final Five]]") are the descendants of Cylons created by humans on {{RDM\|Kobol}} thousands of years ago. These humanoid Cylons were the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that left Kobol and settled Earth.		The new humanoid Cylons were created by the five survivors of an earlier generation of humanoid Cylons from [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] in exchange for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005\|Centurions]] ending the [[Cylon War]]. These five early generation Cylons (now known as the "[[Final Five]]") are the descendants of Cylons created by humans on {{RDM\|Kobol}} thousands of years ago. These humanoid Cylons were the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that left Kobol and settled Earth.

	The Five created the [[Number One]] model first and named them John. They initially developed eight humanoid models and copied each of them many times over. However, the [[Number Seven\|seventh model]], Daniel, was destroyed by Number One out of jealousy. Number One (also known as "Cavil") contaminated the amniotic fluid in which the Number Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula.		The Five created the [[Number One]] model first and named them John. They initially developed eight humanoid models and copied each of them many times over. However, the [[Number Seven\|seventh model]], Daniel, was destroyed by Number One out of jealousy.

			Number One (also known as "Cavil") contaminated the amniotic fluid in which the Number Seven copies were maturing and then corrupted the genetic formula.

	==Physiology and Psychology==		==Physiology and Psychology==
			[[File:Season 3 Female Cylons.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|From left to right: Numbers [[Number Six\|Six]], [[Number Three\|Three]], and [[Number Eight\|Eight]]]]
	Humanoid Cylons are not merely robots with a human appearance, they possess actual flesh and blood. They are visually indistinguishable from humans down to the cellular level, but not completely at a molecular level. Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] is able to create a [[Cylon detector\|detector]] that can distinguish Cylon from human, but rarely uses the device to a positive end {{TRS\|Litmus\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}. Deceptions on the part of Dr. Baltar in regards to the true nature of sleeper agent [[Sharon Valerii]] led to the detector being inaccurately labelled useless and abandoned {{TRS\|Resistance\|He That Believeth in Me}}. The Cylons themselves have accurate methods for testing biological samples and determining whether they are human or Cylon {{TRS\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.		Humanoid Cylons are not merely robots with a human appearance, they possess actual flesh and blood. They are visually indistinguishable from humans down to the cellular level, but not completely at a molecular level. Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]] is able to create a [[Cylon detector\|detector]] that can distinguish Cylon from human, but rarely uses the device to a positive end {{TRS\|Litmus\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}. Deceptions on the part of Dr. Baltar in regards to the true nature of sleeper agent [[Sharon Valerii]] led to the detector being inaccurately labelled useless and abandoned {{TRS\|Resistance\|He That Believeth in Me}}. The Cylons themselves have accurate methods for testing biological samples and determining whether they are human or Cylon {{TRS\|Sometimes a Great Notion}}.

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	Reproduction is important to the Cylons, because one of their God's commandments is to "be fruitful". Both male and female Cylon models possess reproductive systems which should be fully functional, but have a flaw that is not properly understood. The Ones, Twos, Fours, and Fives have tried to impregnate the Threes, Sixes, and Eights many times, but all these attempts at sexual reproduction have failed<ref>In [[Podcast:Deadlock\|the podcast for "Deadlock"]], Ronald Moore says that conceptions presumably did happen but none lasted long.</ref>. The Cylons try to interbreed with humans to subvert this deficiency, creating hybrid offspring. "[[Farms]]" were set up across all the occupied Colonies where survivors, including young fertile women of child-bearing age, were rounded up, placed under heavy sedation and turned into "baby machines" through artificial insemination. There are also farms for male humans, plus ''in vitro'' experiment labs, etc ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]" [[Podcast:The Farm\|podcast]]). If a captured human agrees to cooperate, he or she is instead set up with a Cylon sexual partner on a voluntary basis. However, these methods have all been unsuccessful thus far.		Reproduction is important to the Cylons, because one of their God's commandments is to "be fruitful". Both male and female Cylon models possess reproductive systems which should be fully functional, but have a flaw that is not properly understood. The Ones, Twos, Fours, and Fives have tried to impregnate the Threes, Sixes, and Eights many times, but all these attempts at sexual reproduction have failed<ref>In [[Podcast:Deadlock\|the podcast for "Deadlock"]], Ronald Moore says that conceptions presumably did happen but none lasted long.</ref>. The Cylons try to interbreed with humans to subvert this deficiency, creating hybrid offspring. "[[Farms]]" were set up across all the occupied Colonies where survivors, including young fertile women of child-bearing age, were rounded up, placed under heavy sedation and turned into "baby machines" through artificial insemination. There are also farms for male humans, plus ''in vitro'' experiment labs, etc ([[TRS]]: "[[The Farm]]" [[Podcast:The Farm\|podcast]]). If a captured human agrees to cooperate, he or she is instead set up with a Cylon sexual partner on a voluntary basis. However, these methods have all been unsuccessful thus far.

	Another drastically different approach is taken by attempting to conceive a child through a bond of love, because of the Cylon belief that "God is Love". ~~[[Karl Agathon~~\|Helo]] and [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]]'s love-child, [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] is the lone success story of the relatively short history of Cylon sexual reproduction {{TRS\|The Farm}}. More recent conceptions of human-Cylon hybrids or pure Cylon offspring have either been proven untrue (in the case of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s child [[Nicholas Tyrol]]) or miscarried during pregnancy ([[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child [[Liam\|Liam Tigh]]).		Another drastically different approach is taken by attempting to conceive a child through a bond of love, because of the Cylon belief that "God is Love". {{callsign\|Helo}} and [[Sharon Agathon\|Athena]]'s love-child, [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]] is the lone success story of the relatively short history of Cylon sexual reproduction {{TRS\|The Farm}}. More recent conceptions of human-Cylon hybrids or pure Cylon offspring have either been proven untrue (in the case of [[Galen Tyrol]]'s child [[Nicholas Tyrol]]) or miscarried during pregnancy ([[Saul Tigh]] and [[Caprica-Six]]'s unborn child [[Liam\|Liam Tigh]]).

	The bodies of humanoid Cylons have stamina and strength above human average, and are designed to destroy or resist commonly dangerous human diseases<ref>The blood from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]'s fetus destroys the cancer within [[Laura Roslin]]'s body in "[[Epiphanies]]".</ref>, although they are not immune from all contagions<ref>[[Lymphocytic encephalitis]] ravages the Cylons in the episode "[[Torn]]". Samuel Anders contracts a form of pneumonia on [[New Caprica]], but recovers. </ref>. In keeping with their desire to be a better human, however, the Cylons did not or could not further improve on other characteristic design flaws of the human body.<ref>Dr. Cottle complains of birth complications with Sharon, specifically a detached placenta, in the episode "[[Downloaded]]".</ref> Humanoid Cylons are heavily fortified to resist damage from intense radiation fields that would kill a human after short exposure {{TRS\|The Passage}}, but they are still susceptible to damage from [[Ragnar\|certain types of radiation]] or trauma {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}. Despite their resistance to certain forms of energy, humanoid Cylons, unlike the [[Cylon Centurion]], cannot be made "bulletproof" and are as susceptible as humans to piercing or blunt force weapons {{TRS\|The Farm\|Precipice\|Hero}}. They require oxygen to live, and thus can be killed by suffocation {{TRS\|Torn\|The Face of the Enemy\|No Exit}}.		The bodies of humanoid Cylons have stamina and strength above human average, and are designed to destroy or resist commonly dangerous human diseases<ref>The blood from [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]'s fetus destroys the cancer within [[Laura Roslin]]'s body in "[[Epiphanies]]".</ref>, although they are not immune from all contagions<ref>[[Lymphocytic encephalitis]] ravages the Cylons in the episode "[[Torn]]". Samuel Anders contracts a form of pneumonia on [[New Caprica]], but recovers. </ref>. In keeping with their desire to be a better human, however, the Cylons did not or could not further improve on other characteristic design flaws of the human body.<ref>Dr. Cottle complains of birth complications with Sharon, specifically a detached placenta, in the episode "[[Downloaded]]".</ref> Humanoid Cylons are heavily fortified to resist damage from intense radiation fields that would kill a human after short exposure {{TRS\|The Passage}}, but they are still susceptible to damage from [[Ragnar\|certain types of radiation]] or trauma {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}. Despite their resistance to certain forms of energy, humanoid Cylons, unlike the [[Cylon Centurion]], cannot be made "bulletproof" and are as susceptible as humans to piercing or blunt force weapons {{TRS\|The Farm\|Precipice\|Hero}}. They require oxygen to live, and thus can be killed by suffocation {{TRS\|Torn\|The Face of the Enemy\|No Exit}}.

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	Number Two, better known as Leoben Conoy, has shown to be mystically oriented--making references to the oneness of the universe, the illusion of time, etc.--and claims to be prescient on some level, albeit with a known propensity for intermixing truth with falsehoods. He is first discovered on [[Ragnar Station]] shortly after the Holocaust on the Twelve Colonies, claiming to be a scavenger and arms dealer {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}.		Number Two, better known as Leoben Conoy, has shown to be mystically oriented--making references to the oneness of the universe, the illusion of time, etc.--and claims to be prescient on some level, albeit with a known propensity for intermixing truth with falsehoods. He is first discovered on [[Ragnar Station]] shortly after the Holocaust on the Twelve Colonies, claiming to be a scavenger and arms dealer {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}.

	The Two models also appear obsessed and fascinated with ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ and her [[The Destiny\|special destiny]]. One model in particular claims to be in love with her and has tried to get her to return his affections, and to guide her towards fulfilling her destiny {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone\|Occupation\|Precipice\|The Road Less Traveled}}.		The Two models also appear obsessed and fascinated with {{callsign\|Starbuck}} and her [[The Destiny\|special destiny]]. One model in particular claims to be in love with her and has tried to get her to return his affections, and to guide her towards fulfilling her destiny {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone\|Occupation\|Precipice\|The Road Less Traveled}}.

	Two can be likened to the serpent of the [[w:Genesis\|Genesis]] tale in the Earth [[w:Bible\|Christian Bible]], taunting people with knowledge, then watching as the negative consequences come into devastating fruition. Copies have likely been encountered by the [[Caprica Resistance]], as [[Samuel Anders]] recites in jest some the "swimming in the stream" comment made by another Number Two copy captured in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone\|The Farm}}.		Two can be likened to the serpent of the [[w:Genesis\|Genesis]] tale in the Earth [[w:Bible\|Christian Bible]], taunting people with knowledge, then watching as the negative consequences come into devastating fruition. Copies have likely been encountered by the [[Caprica Resistance]], as [[Samuel Anders]] recites in jest some the "swimming in the stream" comment made by another Number Two copy captured in the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone\|The Farm}}.
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	[[File:Cysim.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Number Four/Simon O'Neill]]		[[File:Cysim.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Number Four/Simon O'Neill]]
	The Number Four model is first encountered by ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ on Cylon-occupied {{RDM\|Caprica}}. Posing as a doctor under the name Simon, this Number Four is actually involved with the Cylon hybridization program. Simon resembles a tall, somewhat thin middle-aged black man who speaks in a comforting strong voice {{TRS\|The Farm}}. Simon is a model based primarily on human intellectualism and logic<ref>A Four expresses the moral dilemmas of rescuing a crippled basestar as having no scientific answer in "[[Torn]]".</ref>. A Four model also infiltrated the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] prior to the occupation of [[New Caprica]]. Posing as a doctor enlisted in the Colonial Fleet under the name of Simon O'Neill, he escapes the destruction of the colonies aboard the Cybele with his adopted daughter and is later reunited with his wife Giana who he truly loved. He killed himself beyond resurrection range ultimately to prevent himself betraying the Fleet. Another Four served as the team doctor for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] at the time of the attack and fought as a part of [[Samuel Anders\|Anders]]' resistance. He was found out when the Resistance rescued Starbuck from another copy and was presumably killed for being a Cylon. In any case, the model is now known to the general populace, many humans likely saw a Number Four model during the occupation and Starbuck revealed his existence upon her return to the Fleet.		The Number Four model is first encountered by {{callsign\|Starbuck}} on Cylon-occupied {{RDM\|Caprica}}. Posing as a doctor under the name Simon, this Number Four is actually involved with the Cylon hybridization program. Simon resembles a tall, somewhat thin middle-aged black man who speaks in a comforting strong voice {{TRS\|The Farm}}. Simon is a model based primarily on human intellectualism and logic<ref>A Four expresses the moral dilemmas of rescuing a crippled basestar as having no scientific answer in "[[Torn]]".</ref>. A Four model also infiltrated the [[The Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] prior to the occupation of [[New Caprica]]. Posing as a doctor enlisted in the Colonial Fleet under the name of Simon O'Neill, he escapes the destruction of the colonies aboard the Cybele with his adopted daughter and is later reunited with his wife Giana who he truly loved. He killed himself beyond resurrection range ultimately to prevent himself betraying the Fleet. Another Four served as the team doctor for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] at the time of the attack and fought as a part of [[Samuel Anders\|Anders]]' resistance. He was found out when the Resistance rescued Starbuck from another copy and was presumably killed for being a Cylon. In any case, the model is now known to the general populace, many humans likely saw a Number Four model during the occupation and Starbuck revealed his existence upon her return to the Fleet.

	The Number Fours are part of Cavil's faction in the Cylon Civil War, and fill a crucial medical role in his schemes, being recruited to transfer vital information on resurrection technology from [[Ellen Tigh]]'s brain, and after the kidnapping of [[Hera]], to examine and eventually dissect the hybrid child. To the end, the Number Fours trust in cold logic and mathematics when considering the chances of ''Galactica'' emerging victorious in the [[Battle of the Colony]].		The Number Fours are part of Cavil's faction in the Cylon Civil War, and fill a crucial medical role in his schemes, being recruited to transfer vital information on resurrection technology from [[Ellen Tigh]]'s brain, and after the kidnapping of [[Hera]], to examine and eventually dissect the hybrid child. To the end, the Number Fours trust in cold logic and mathematics when considering the chances of ''Galactica'' emerging victorious in the [[Battle of the Colony]].
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	[[File:Samuel Anders.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Samuel Anders]]		[[File:Samuel Anders.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Samuel Anders]]
	'''Samuel T. "Longshot" Anders''' is a [[rook]] Viper pilot aboard ''Galactica'', former resistance fighter, and husband to Captain ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~.		'''Samuel T. "Longshot" Anders''' is a [[rook]] Viper pilot aboard ''Galactica'', former resistance fighter, and husband to Captain {{callsign\|Starbuck}}.

	Prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon assault on the Colonies]] he was a [[Pyramid]] player for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] and was leading his team in high-altitude training in the mountains outside of [[Delphi]] when Caprica was attacked. Anders and the resistance movement conduct acts of terrorism against the Cylons for months with variable success until their eventual rescue by ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~.		Prior to the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies\|Cylon assault on the Colonies]] he was a [[Pyramid]] player for the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] and was leading his team in high-altitude training in the mountains outside of [[Delphi]] when Caprica was attacked. Anders and the resistance movement conduct acts of terrorism against the Cylons for months with variable success until their eventual rescue by {{callsign\|Starbuck}}.

	He settles on [[New Caprica]] and becomes a leader of the [[New Caprica Resistance]], along with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] when the Cylons arrive. After the Fleet's abandonment of New Caprica and the apparant death of his wife, Anders decides to follow in her footsteps by obtaining a commission and joining the Fleet as a [[nugget\|pilot trainee]]		He settles on [[New Caprica]] and becomes a leader of the [[New Caprica Resistance]], along with [[Saul Tigh]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] when the Cylons arrive. After the Fleet's abandonment of New Caprica and the apparant death of his wife, Anders decides to follow in her footsteps by obtaining a commission and joining the Fleet as a [[nugget\|pilot trainee]]
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	All humans living on the second Earth 150,000 years after the Colonial holocaust are descendants of Hera, making them all a combination of human and Cylon {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		All humans living on the second Earth 150,000 years after the Colonial holocaust are descendants of Hera, making them all a combination of human and Cylon {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	A child, [[Kacey Brynn]], is presented by a Number Two model to ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ as a hybrid offspring purportedly created with their genetic material in the episode "[[Precipice]]". The Cylon's ruse is revealed when Kacey's real mother later claims the child, who is a normal human girl {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.		A child, [[Kacey Brynn]], is presented by a Number Two model to {{callsign\|Starbuck}} as a hybrid offspring purportedly created with their genetic material in the episode "[[Precipice]]". The Cylon's ruse is revealed when Kacey's real mother later claims the child, who is a normal human girl {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.

	[[Nicholas Tyrol]] was thought to be a human-Cylon hybrid until it was revealed that [[Brendan Costanza]], not [[Galen Tyrol]], is his biological father. He is a fully human baby.		[[Nicholas Tyrol]] was thought to be a human-Cylon hybrid until it was revealed that [[Brendan Costanza]], not [[Galen Tyrol]], is his biological father. He is a fully human baby.