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The inhabitants of the [[the Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] know of many different kinds of non-human life throughout the known universe. | The inhabitants of the [[the Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] know of many different kinds of non-human life throughout the known universe. | ||
While a majority of life encountered in the galaxy is oddly human | While a majority of life encountered in the galaxy is oddly human -- descendants from either the Colonies themselves, or the fabled [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] -- some life forms are not themselves human, though are humanoid.<ref>Like most science fiction shows of the era including ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' and ''[[w:Space: 1999|Space: 1999]]'', it was economically difficult to create truly alien creatures for a weekly television series that did not revolve around a stunt man in a rubber suit.</ref> | ||
== Beings of Light == | == Beings of Light == | ||
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{{mainarticle|Beings of Light}} | {{mainarticle|Beings of Light}} | ||
Referred to by | Referred to by [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] as the "guardians of the universe", the Beings of Light do not interfere with the others outside of their plane of existence ([[War of the Gods, Part II]]), with one notable exception pertaining to the planet [[Terra]] ([[Experiment in Terra]]). | ||
It is known that Count [[Iblis]] is one of their number and, although appears human | It is known that Count [[Iblis]] is one of their number and, although appears human ([[War of the Gods, Part I]]), is revealed to be a non-human creature in appearance when shot by Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] ([[War of the Gods, Part II]]) | ||
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== Borays == | == Borays == | ||
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{{mainarticle|Borays}} | {{mainarticle|Borays}} | ||
[[ | [[Image:Boray.jpg|thumb|A Boray.]] | ||
[[Borays]] are pig-like humanoids native to [[Sectar]]. Initially, the humans who lived on the planet lived in fear of the Borays, for the Borays would raid the town of [[Serenity]] of supplies and even women. This changed after | [[Borays]] are pig-like humanoids native to [[Sectar]]. Initially, the humans who lived on the planet lived in fear of the Borays, for the Borays would raid the town of [[Serenity]] of supplies and even women. This changed after [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] gave the Borays' chief, [[Nogow]], the role of Serenity's [[constable]] ([[The Magnificent Warriors]]). | ||
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== Cylons == | == Cylons == | ||
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The Cylons began as reptilian creatures. Upon discovering humans, they created robots making use of the humanoid form a thousand yahren prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar|fall of the Colonies]]. Ever since, the Cylons have waged war on life in the galaxy that would threaten the Cylon Empire, the Colonials included. | The Cylons began as reptilian creatures. Upon discovering humans, they created robots making use of the humanoid form a thousand yahren prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar|fall of the Colonies]]. Ever since, the Cylons have waged war on life in the galaxy that would threaten the Cylon Empire, the Colonials included. | ||
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== Hasari == | == Hasari == | ||
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{{mainarticle|Hasari}} | {{mainarticle|Hasari}} | ||
The Hasari are a nation of people to whom the Colonies provided aid when they were besieged by the [[Cylon Empire]]. Their aid to the plighted Hasaris leads to the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] with the Cylons, which ultimately leads to the destruction of the Colonies | The Hasari are a nation of people to whom the Colonies provided aid when they were besieged by the [[Cylon Empire]]. Their aid to the plighted Hasaris leads to the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] with the Cylons, which ultimately leads to the destruction of the Colonies ([[Saga of a Star World]]). | ||
== Ovions == | == Ovions == | ||
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{{mainarticle|Ovions}} | {{mainarticle|Ovions}} | ||
[[ | [[Image:Ovion musician.jpg|thumb|An Ovion musician with a harp.]] | ||
'''Ovions''' are insectoid creatures that manage a mysterious [[Chancery|gambler's paradise]] on the planet [[Carillon]]. They are one of the members of the [[The Alliance|Cylon Alliance]]. Their extensive [[ | '''Ovions''' are insectoid creatures that manage a mysterious [[Chancery|gambler's paradise]] on the planet [[Carillon]]. They are one of the members of the [[The Alliance|Cylon Alliance]]. Their extensive [[tylium]] mines are an extremely valuable asset ([[Saga of a Star World]]). | ||
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== Unidentified aliens == | == Unidentified aliens == | ||
There are various unidentified aliens on [[Carillon]], all of them bi-pedaled humanoids | There are various unidentified aliens on [[Carillon]], all of them bi-pedaled humanoids ([[Saga of a Star World]]). | ||
In addition, both [[Chameleon]] and | In addition, both [[Chameleon]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] mention a "three-handed" dealer on [[Pineas]] ([[The Man with Nine Lives]]). | ||
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Image:Unidentified Alien 1.jpg|A pig-like alien (probably a [[Boray]]) at a chancery table. | Image:Unidentified Alien 1.jpg|A pig-like alien (probably a [[Boray]]) at a chancery table. | ||
Image:Unknown aliens.jpg|A group of three humanoid unnamed aliens. | Image:Unknown aliens.jpg|A group of three humanoid unnamed aliens. | ||
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[[Category:Colonial Society]] | [[Category:Colonial Society]] | ||
[[Category:Colonial Society (TOS)]] | [[Category:Colonial Society (TOS)]] | ||
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