List of pilots - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2025-02-03T01:06:53Z

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	:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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.''		:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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 (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[File:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|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".		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".

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2024-02-22T04:07:10Z

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	[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|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".		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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	\| Lieutenant		\| Lieutenant
	\| [[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>		\| [[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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	\| Lieutenant		\| Lieutenant
	\| {{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>		\| {{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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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Lee "Apollo" Adama" to "{{callsign|Apollo}}"

2024-02-11T18:39:17Z

Text replacement - "Lee "Apollo" Adama" to "{{callsign|Apollo}}"

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	\| Major (ret.)		\| Major (ret.)
	\| ~~[[Lee Adama~~\|~~Lee "~~Apollo~~" Adama]]~~		\| {{callsign\|Apollo}}
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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]].}}
			:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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.''

	:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|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 (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + Cartwheel

2023-12-13T13:57:34Z

+ Cartwheel

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	\| [[Maelstrom]]/[[Daybreak, Part II]] (KIA / Vanished)		\| [[Maelstrom]]/[[Daybreak, Part II]] (KIA / Vanished)
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	\| [[Cole Taylor\|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]]		\| [[Cole Taylor\|Cole "Stinger" Taylor]]
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	\| [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]] ~~{{TRS\|~~The Captain's Hand}}		\| [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]] (seen)
			[[The Captain's Hand]] (mentioned)
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	\| [[Black Market]] (on locker door in the weight room)		\| [[Black Market]] (on locker door in the weight room)
			''This is a nod to producer [[Ron E. French]].''
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Galactica (RDM)" to "[[Galactica (TRS)"

2023-11-07T05:23:00Z

Text replacement - "[[Galactica (RDM)" to "[[Galactica (TRS)"

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	:''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.''		:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|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 (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "He That Believeth In Me" to "He That Believeth in Me"

2023-10-29T16:04:59Z

Text replacement - "He That Believeth In Me" to "He That Believeth in Me"

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	\| [[He That Believeth In Me]]		\| [[He That Believeth in Me]]
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Colonial Fleet (RDM)" to "Colonial Fleet (TRS)"

2023-03-13T00:52:35Z

Text replacement - "Colonial Fleet (RDM)" to "Colonial Fleet (TRS)"

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	:''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.''		:''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.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|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".		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".

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: rm unnecessary statement... not the place for it

2021-06-19T17:51:51Z

rm unnecessary statement... not the place for it

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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.

	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.		A [[flight suit]], which protects a pilot during a decompression emergency, is standard apparel for all pilots.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: fixing ref issue

2021-06-19T17:50:42Z

fixing ref issue

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	\| Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the weight room <ref name="butch_and_dune"~~>_<~~/~~ref~~> )		\| Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the weight room<ref name="butch_and_dune"/>)
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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"~~>_<~~/~~ref~~>)		\| The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster"/>)
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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"~~>_<~~/~~ref~~>)		\| The Hand of God (on roster<ref name="HOG roster"/>)
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	\| [[Frosty]]		\| [[Frosty]]
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	\| The Hand of God (on roster <ref name="HOG roster"~~>_<~~/~~ref~~>)		\| The Hand of God (on roster <ref name="HOG roster"/>)
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	:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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.''		:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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 (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[File:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|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".		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".

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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]].}}
			:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'s and [[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]' ''current and former [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] pilots, [[Raptor]] pilots and [[ECO]]s. 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.''

	:''This list was created to keep track of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|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 (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]] trained and qualified to operate a [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] fighter or a [[Raptor]] multipurpose vehicle.

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	:''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.''		:''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.		[[Image:Final Cut-Thin Line of Blue.jpg\|thumb\|300px]] '''Pilots''' are officers in the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|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".		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".