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: ''For information on the Kobol of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]], see [[Kobol (TOS)]]. For general information on the planet, see [[Kobol]].'' | |||
'''Kobol''' is one of possibly two planets on which humans naturally evolved (the other being [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]]). It is also the world on which the first [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] were created. | |||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Kobol is a verdant world of seas and continents, the latter having large areas of woodland, grassland | [[Image:Home_pt1-Kobol.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'''Kobol''' as seen from space]] | ||
Kobol is a verdant world of seas and continents, the latter having large areas of woodland, grassland and forests. An unexplained event or environmental catastrophe caused humanity to leave Kobol and settle on the planets that form the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. However, at the time of ''Galactica's'' discovery of Kobol, the planet appears to have recovered from such an event. | |||
The seat of power of Kobol resided in the [[City of the Gods]] in the northern hemisphere, itself dominated by the [[Forum]], [[Temple]] and [[Opera House]] | The seat of power of Kobol resided in the [[City of the Gods]] in the northern hemisphere, itself dominated by the [[Forum]], [[Temple]] and [[Opera House]] ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]), structures which were duplicated on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] in the city of [[Delphi]]. It is said that humans lived there in harmony with the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Lords of Kobol|Lords of Kobol]]. | ||
==Great Exodus== | ==Great Exodus== | ||
The Great Exodus of the Twelve Tribes from Kobol took place some 2,000 years prior to the events of the [[Miniseries]]. At that time, the Twelve Tribes [[Galleon Meadow|departed Kobol]] for another star system. | |||
The | It is written in the [[Sacred Scrolls]] that the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)|Thirteenth Tribe]] departed Kobol some 2,000 years prior to the main exodus ([[Miniseries]]), to seek a planet known as [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] <ref>[[Galen Tyrol]]'s report on the age of the [[Temple of Five]] at around 4,000 years old ([[The Eye of Jupiter]]) is generally accurate. The Thirteenth Tribe allegedly left approximately 4,000 years prior to the events of the [[Miniseries]]. The Twelve Tribes (which form the Colonies) left much later, at 2,000 years prior to the Miniseries.</ref>. | ||
Although the Twelve Tribes would later remember the Thirteenth as another group of humans in their historical records, they were in fact [[humanoid Cylons]] created by Kobol's human inhabitants ([[Sometimes a Great Notion]]). | |||
The gods appear to have abandoned Kobol as well, but their time of departure is not known. It is unclear whether all the gods themselves departed Kobol with their worshippers, although the Sacred Scrolls indicate that [[Athena, Lord of Kobol|Athena]] commits suicide in sorrow at the human exodus, suggesting that one or more gods or humans remained to record the death before [[Tomb of Athena|entombing Athena]] and leaving themselves. | |||
==Religious Texts== | ==Religious Texts== | ||
[[ | [[Image:City of the Gods.jpg|right|thumb|An illustration from the [[Sacred Scrolls]] of the City of the Gods ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]])]] | ||
During the time humans lived on Kobol, many texts were written, some of which have survived through time, and are regarded by some as religious artifacts, and by others | During the time humans lived on Kobol, many texts were written, some of which have survived through time, and are regarded by some as religious artifacts, and by others the documenting of myths and legends. These texts have been collected into a tome known as the [[Sacred Scrolls]]. | ||
Chief among these writings include the Book of [[Pythia]] who, some 1,600 years prior to the Great Exodus, foretold another exodus featuring a "caravan of the heavens" | Chief among these writings include the Book of [[Pythia]] who, some 1,600 years prior to the Great Exodus, foretold another exodus featuring a "caravan of the heavens" lead by someone dying of a "wasting disease" ([[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]). This exodus would lead humanity to a new home, although the leader would die before he/she could enter the new home. | ||
Some of the writings of Pythia have apparently come true: President [[Laura Roslin]], the civil leader of the Colonial fleet is dying of cancer at the presumed fulfillment of the prophecy | Some of the writings of Pythia have apparently come true: President [[Laura Roslin]], the civil leader of the Colonial fleet is dying of cancer at the presumed fulfillment of the prophecy ([[Home, Part II]]). Further, Roslin has several [[Chamalla|visions]], including one of 12 snakes ([[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]), a vision specifically foretold by Pythia. | ||
According to an [[Virtual beings|virtual image of Number Six]] that appears to [[Gaius Baltar]], the Cylons have very different beliefs about Kobol, including that human sacrifice was practiced there, and that the souls of all who die on Kobol are forever lost ("[[Valley of Darkness]]", "[[Fragged]]"). With the nature of "virtual Six" unclear, this information may be a falsehood. | |||
==Rediscovering Kobol== | ==Rediscovering Kobol== | ||
Its location is unknown until it is found by the Fleet, Colonial star charts place it in [[Sector 728]] of the galaxy | Its location is unknown until it is found by the Fleet, Colonial star charts place it in [[Sector 728]] of the galaxy ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]), when ''[[Galactica]]'' dispatches Raptors to locate planets which may provide materials needed to re-supply the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] and one of them finds the planet by chance. Upon its discovery, [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] suggests considering permanent settlement on the planet. However, Cylon forces are already present in the system. | ||
Following the discovery (as predicted by the [[humanoid Cylon]] [[Leoben Conoy]]) as well as her own [[Chamalla|prescient visions]], Roslin becomes convinced that Kobol will lead the fleet to Earth, providing the [[Tomb of Athena]] can be found. To do this, priest [[Elosha]] notes that the [[Arrow of Apollo]] must be retrieved from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] on Caprica. | Following the discovery (as predicted by the [[humanoid Cylon]] [[Leoben Conoy]]) as well as her own [[Chamalla|prescient visions]], Roslin becomes convinced that Kobol will lead the fleet to Earth, providing the [[Tomb of Athena]] can be found. To do this, priest [[Elosha]] notes that the [[Arrow of Apollo]] must be retrieved from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] on Caprica. | ||
Against Commander [[William Adama|Adama's]] military orders, Roslin begins a quest to retrieve the Arrow, leading to her arrest | Against Commander [[William Adama|Adama's]] military orders, Roslin begins a quest to retrieve the Arrow, leading to her arrest ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]). She [[Resistance|later escapes]] and leads a third of the Fleet to Kobol (with the [[The Farm|retrieved Arrow]]) to begin the search for the Tomb ([[Home, Part I]]) | ||
A scouting team sent to Kobol is ambushed by Cylon forces. The survivors manage to escape further Cylon assault after a [[SAR]] mission | A scouting team sent to Kobol is ambushed by Cylon forces. The survivors manage to escape further Cylon assault after a [[SAR]] mission ([[Fragged]]). | ||
Commander Adama later joins Roslin's expedition | Commander Adama later joins Roslin's expedition and soon find the Tomb of Athena. They are the first people to see the inside of the Tomb in centuries, and use the Arrow to activate a holographic map display which indicated the general direction of [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] ([[Home, Part II]]). Afterwards, the Colonials abandoned Kobol again never to return and the Cylons seemed to as well. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Much of the scenic, expansive landscapes of Kobol were filmed at [http://www.spacesfornature.org/greatspaces/pinecone.html Widgeon Slough], the largest freshwater marsh in the Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, British Columbia, Port Coquitlam (Source in part: [[The Official Companion]]). | *Much of the scenic, expansive landscapes of Kobol were filmed at [http://www.spacesfornature.org/greatspaces/pinecone.html Widgeon Slough], the largest freshwater marsh in the Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, British Columbia, Port Coquitlam (Source in part: [[The Official Companion]]). | ||
*In | *In the original [[Miniseries]] script, the Twelve Colonies actually resided ''on'' Kobol. The final script returned Kobol to its status as birthplace of humankind, with humanity having left to other habitable worlds to match the premise of the Original Series. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Kobol]], for similarities between the Original and Re-imagined Series and the etymology of the planet's name. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Colonial]] | [[Category:Colonial]] | ||
[[Category:Colonial History]] | [[Category:Colonial History]] | ||