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{{disline|For a list of [[Colonial Warrior]]s, the [[Viper (TOS)|original Viper]] pilots seen in the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Warriors]].}} | {{disline|For a list of [[Colonial Warrior]]s, the [[Viper (TOS)|original Viper]] pilots seen in the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Warriors]].}} | ||
Pilot candidates, or "nuggets, | :''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'s''current and former [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s, and includes members of the crew of ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''as well. When mentioned-only characters are linked to a separate article, they are either repeatedly mentioned, have some significance despite not being seen or the article includes a note about their name.'' | ||
[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg|thumb|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle. | |||
Pilot candidates, or "nuggets", normally start training in [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series#Viper_Flight_Simulators|simulators]], but after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], ''Galactica'''s nuggets went from classroom straight into live aircraft until ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' (with its on-board flight simulators) joined the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]]. Once nuggets complete their basic flight and combat training, they are known as "[[Rook]]s". | |||
A flight-qualified pilot wears basic [[Insignia (RDM)#Pilot_wings|pilot wings]] on the uniform's left breast. Senior-rated pilots (e.g. [[William Adama]], [[Saul Tigh]]) wear a variation with outstretched wings. | A flight-qualified pilot wears basic [[Insignia (RDM)#Pilot_wings|pilot wings]] on the uniform's left breast. Senior-rated pilots (e.g. [[William Adama]], [[Saul Tigh]]) wear a variation with outstretched wings. | ||
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Pilot wings are a permanently-awarded skills badge; they do not necessarily indicate active flight status, only that the wearer has successfully qualified as a pilot. Officers who have moved into non-flying positions, such as [[Aaron Kelly]] and [[Felix Gaeta]], continue to wear them. | Pilot wings are a permanently-awarded skills badge; they do not necessarily indicate active flight status, only that the wearer has successfully qualified as a pilot. Officers who have moved into non-flying positions, such as [[Aaron Kelly]] and [[Felix Gaeta]], continue to wear them. | ||
A [[ | It should be noted the combat experience of the pilots. Which can be seen in the [[Battle of the Colony]] in which they were outnumbered at least 4 to 1 and lost only 4 Vipers and 7 Raptors which were abandoned and destroyed by the Cylons. | ||
A [[Flight suit]], which protects a pilot during a decompression emergency, is standard apparel for all pilots. | |||
'''Qualifications legend:''' | '''Qualifications legend:''' | ||
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| "{{inlineref|bold=N|Hotshot}}" | | "{{inlineref|bold=N|Hotshot}}" | ||
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| [[He That Believeth | | [[He That Believeth In Me]] | ||
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| [[Mei Firelli|Mei "Freaker" Firelli]] <ref>Firelli appears in the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]], | | [[Mei Firelli|Mei "Freaker" Firelli]] <ref>Firelli appears in the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", appearing to fulfill the role of [[tactical officer]]. It is possible that, after ''Pegasus's'' destruction, he switches roles from CIC to fight duty.</ref> | ||
| V<ref>Role as Viper pilot derived from [http://archive.battlestarprops.com/1004/1218 Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive] listing for Lt. Mei "Freaker" Firelli's nameplate.</ref> | | V<ref>Role as Viper pilot derived from [http://archive.battlestarprops.com/1004/1218 Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive] listing for Lt. Mei "Freaker" Firelli's nameplate.</ref> | ||
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| {{inlineref|bold=N|Chopper|Coran "Chopper" Dix}}<ref>In "[[Unfinished Business]], | | {{inlineref|bold=N|Chopper|Coran "Chopper" Dix}}<ref>In "[[Unfinished Business]]", Dix's name appears on the blackboard keeping track of the boxers. It is implied that he is the person fighting Sergeant [[Omar Fischer]]. Further, his name, rank, and Viper qualification are derived from his [http://archive.battlestarprops.com/1004/981 Viper nameplate that was auctioned off].</ref> | ||
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| "{{inlineref|bold=N|Dune}}" | | "{{inlineref|bold=N|Dune}}" | ||
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| Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the weight room<ref name="butch_and_dune"/>) | | Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the weight room <ref name="butch_and_dune">_</ref> ) | ||
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| Major (ret.) | | Major (ret.) | ||
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| [[Maelstrom]]/[[Daybreak, Part II]] (KIA / Vanished) | | [[Maelstrom]]/[[Daybreak, Part II]] (KIA / Vanished) | ||
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! Qualifications | ! Qualifications | ||
! Death | ! Death | ||
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| [[Cole Taylor|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]] | | [[Cole Taylor|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]] | ||
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| [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]] | | [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]] {{TRS|The Captain's Hand}} | ||
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| [[Black Market]] (on locker door in the weight room) | | [[Black Market]] (on locker door in the weight room) | ||
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| {{inlineref|bold=N|Moe}} | | {{inlineref|bold=N|Moe}} | ||
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| The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster"/>) | | The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster">_</ref>) | ||
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| {{inlineref|bold=N|Guy}} | | {{inlineref|bold=N|Guy}} | ||
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| The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster"/>) | | The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster">_</ref>) | ||
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| [[Frosty]] | | [[Frosty]] | ||
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| The Hand of God (on roster <ref name="HOG roster"/>) | | The Hand of God (on roster <ref name="HOG roster">_</ref>) | ||
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