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[[File:ILseries.jpg|thumb| A pair of IL-series Cylons react to the explosion of the nearby ammo depot. ("Uh, oh.") {{OS|The Living Legend, Part II}}]]
[[Image:ILseries.jpg|thumb| A pair of IL-series Cylons react to the explosion of the nearby ammo depot. ("Uh, oh.") {{OS|The Living Legend, Part II}}]]
 
'''IL-series''' or '''IL-group''' Cylons typically take on the duties to maintain the non-military aspects of the [[Cylon Empire]], typically commanding bases {{OS|The Young Lords}} and [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]] on important missions for the Empire ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]], et al.) Unlike the [[Centurion (TOS)|Cylon Centurion]], they have two eyes, similar in proportion to the eyes of humans, as well as a less-robotic monotone, yet harmonious male voice. They also express emotion, after a fashion, such as jealousy, power lust, and even laughter; reactions to dire situations also elicit responses, such as "Oh, no" {{OS|The Young Lords}} and "Uh, oh" {{OS|The Living Legend, Part II}}.
'''IL-series''' or '''IL-group''' Cylons typically take on the duties to maintain the non-military aspects of the [[Cylon Empire]], typically commanding bases {{OS|The Young Lords}} and [[Basestar (TOS)|basestars]] on important missions for the Empire ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]], et al.) Unlike the [[Centurion (TOS)|Cylon Centurion]], they have two eyes, similar in proportion to the eyes of humans, as well as a less-robotic monotone, yet harmonious male voice. They also express emotion, after a fashion, such as jealousy, power lust, and even laughter; reactions to dire situations also elicit responses, such as "Oh, no" {{OS|The Young Lords}} and "Uh, oh" {{OS|The Living Legend, Part II}}.


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One uniform trait of the IL-series is their ability for logical thought, though this is at times subdued over the desire for power in the Cylon hierarchy. For instance, [[Lucifer]] believes that a major military victory under his command at {{TOS|Kobol}} would increase his influence amongst the Cylons {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}}.  
One uniform trait of the IL-series is their ability for logical thought, though this is at times subdued over the desire for power in the Cylon hierarchy. For instance, [[Lucifer]] believes that a major military victory under his command at {{TOS|Kobol}} would increase his influence amongst the Cylons {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}}.  


There are also various versions of the IL-series Cylons. Lucifer notes to {{TOS|Baltar}} that [[Specter]] is an earlier IL-series model that is before "my time" and "rather limited in ability," though he does not elaborate for Baltar's benefit.  One such possible trait of older versions of the IL-series are fabrications and the ability to spin a situation so that the Cylon remains in favor, as exhibited by [[Specter]] during his command of the [[Attila]] garrison.
There are also various versions of the IL-series Cylons. Lucifer notes to {{TOS|Baltar}} that [[Specter]] is an earlier IL-series model that is before "my time" and "rather limited in ability", though he does not elaborate for Baltar's benefit.  One such possible trait of older versions of the IL-series are fabrications and the ability to spin a situation so that the Cylon remains in favor, as exhibited by [[Specter]] during his command of the [[Attila]] garrison.


Additionally, despite Lucifer's claim that jealousy is not programmed in the IL-series, Lucifer exhibits behaviors that run contrary to this claim; he attempts to discover flaws in Specter's command (such as the stockpiling of various munitions, despite his reports that [[Attila]]'s inhabitants were terminated) and mutters "oh, [[Felgercarb (TOS)|felgercarb]]..." as Specter flatters Baltar during an update from the garrison {{OS|The Young Lords}}.
Additionally, despite Lucifer's claim that jealousy is not programmed in the IL-series, Lucifer exhibits behaviors that run contrary to this claim; he attempts to discover flaws in Specter's command (such as the stockpiling of various munitions, despite his reports that [[Attila]]'s inhabitants were terminated) and mutters "oh, [[Felgercarb (TOS)|felgercarb]]..." as Specter flatters Baltar during an update from the garrison {{OS|The Young Lords}}.
== Tie-in Material Information ==
* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):''
: Sophisticated androids of the I-L series rule the Cylons, and are programed (sic) to strive for power with one another. <ref>{{cite book|last=Kraus|first=Bruce|year=1979|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]|pages=30}}</ref>
: Of all the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] only the [[Baltar (1880)|Imperious Leader]] retains the reptilian form of their creators. <ref>{{cite book|last=Kraus|first=Bruce|year=1979|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]|pages=41}}</ref>


== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
 
* Based on Lucifer's comment in "Lost Planet of the Gods", "IL" stands for [[Imperious Leader]], as IL-series perform similar command duties. The comment suggests that these models are upgraded to the appearance of the Imperious Leader upon promotion.
* Based on Lucifer's comment in "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II|Lost Planet of the Gods]]," "IL" stands for [[Imperious Leader]], as IL-series perform similar command duties. The comment suggests that these models are upgraded to the appearance of the Imperious Leader upon promotion.
 
== References ==
 
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