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This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that ''only'' appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear. | This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that ''only'' appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear. | ||
== | == Berkley novelizations == | ||
* {{inlineref|germicide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills germs.<ref name="p116">{{cite_book|last=Resnick|first=Michael|authorlink=Michael Resnick|authorlinkurl=|year=1981|title=[[Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth]]|publisher=Berkley Books|location=|id=|pages=116}}</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|germicide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide, | * {{inlineref|viruscide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills viruses.<ref name="p116"/> | ||
* {{inlineref|viruscide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide, | |||
== | ==Dynamite Entertainment comics== | ||
=== | === Cultural === | ||
* {{inlineref|Boray fracker}}: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses this when engaging on his bombing run on [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|Boray fracker}}: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses this when engaging on his bombing run on [[Tessida]] {{comics|apocalypse|3}} | * {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | * {{inlineref|felger-hole}}: "shit hole"; {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} calls [[Tessida]] this when making his landing run to recover {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|4}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | * {{inlineref|for Sagan's sake|[[for Sagan's sake]]}}: a statement issued in exasperation; Starbuck exclaims this after a red alert alarm goes off in response to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''{{'|s}} boarding by a {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon stealth team}} ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|felger-hole}}: "shit hole"; {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} calls [[Tessida]] this when making his landing run to recover {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|4}}. | * {{inlineref|flark}}: an alternative of the word [[frack]] in an [[alternate reality]], hewing more toward the vulgarism "fuck" than "shit" ({{comics|vol2|3}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|for Sagan's sake|[[for Sagan's sake]]}}: a statement issued in exasperation; Starbuck exclaims this after a red alert alarm goes off in response to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''{{'|s}} boarding by a {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon stealth team}} {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | * {{inlineref|Larson's Apogee in C-Minor}}: a Colonial piano piece played by {{alt|Baltar|1980}} ({{comics|1980|2}}).<ref>This term is a nod to both ''Battlestar Galactica'' creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Apogee, Inc.|the company]] formed by [[John Dykstra]].</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|flark}}: an alternative of the word [[frack]] in an [[alternate reality]], hewing more toward the vulgarism "fuck" than "shit" {{comics|vol2|3}}. | * {{inlineref|Mother of Hermes}}: variation of the phrase "Mother of God"; [[Tassos]] uses this exclamation when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} wrings [[Tassos]] by his tunic ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Larson's Apogee in C-Minor}}: a Colonial piano piece played by {{alt|Baltar|1980}} {{comics|1980|2}}.<ref>This term is a nod to both ''Battlestar Galactica'' creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Apogee, Inc.|the company]] formed by [[John Dykstra]].</ref> | * {{inlineref|nutszoidal}}: crazy, in a state of immense frustration ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Mother of Hermes}}: variation of the phrase "Mother of God"; [[Tassos]] uses this exclamation when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} wrings [[Tassos]] by his tunic {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | * {{inlineref|perdition's name}}: a form of "devil's name"; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} uses this in an exasperated inquiry regarding a Cylon stealth team boarding ''Galactica'' ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|nutszoidal}}: crazy, in a state of immense frustration {{comics|vol2|9}}. | * {{inlineref|Spirit of Caprica}}: a saying often used in exaltation of an unbelievable miracle; {{alt|Adama|TOS}} utters this—"Spirit of Caprica preserve us."—when believing they have found {{alt|Earth|TOS}} within a [[storm zone]] ({{comics|vol2|8}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|perdition's name}}: a form of "devil's name"; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} uses this in an exasperated inquiry regarding a Cylon stealth team boarding ''Galactica'' {{comics|apocalypse|1}} | |||
* {{inlineref|Spirit of Caprica}}: a saying often used in exaltation of an unbelievable miracle; {{alt|Adama|TOS}} utters this—"Spirit of Caprica preserve us."—when believing they have found {{alt|Earth|TOS}} within a [[storm zone]] {{comics|vol2|8}}. | |||
=== Cylons === | |||
* {{inlineref|cautionary myth}}: early Cylon conditional programming that was unsuccessful, and "remembered" only by [[IL-series]] units, e.g. {{alt|Lucifer}} ({{comics|vol3|4}}). | |||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|Meclon|[[Meclons]]}}: a rogue cast of Cylons from Cylon [[cautionary myth]]s, and later applied to {{alt|Iblis}} Cylon forces ({{comics|folly}}). | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|tin horn}}: Colonial slang for Cylons; used by the black market merchant aboard ''{{alt|Rising Star|TOS-DE}}'' from whom {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} acquires an engagement ring for {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | ||
=== | === Material === | ||
===== General ==== | * {{inlineref|chromium}}: a material used in the threading of Colonial uniform braiding ({{comics|starbuck|4}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|blue shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the evening and ending in the early morning {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|Geminese sapphire}}: a red precious gemstone used in jewelry; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} acquires a ring made with these sapphires in order to propose marriage to {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|cerebral law}}: law enacted by Doctor [[Gaius Zee]] when assuming total command of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] after [[Adama (1980 alternate)|Adama]]'s death at the hands of the Thirteenth Tribe {{comics|1980|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|command blues}}: slang for the uniform worn by officers, like {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} and {{alt|Athena|TOS}} {{comics|vol2|9}}. | === Military === | ||
* {{inlineref|Command Core}}: alternate name for [[Core Command]] {{comics|vol2|7}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|contact alarm}}: klaxon denoting potential enemy contact {{comics|vol2|8}}. | ==== General ==== | ||
* {{inlineref|D-com Warrior}}: "Decompression {{alt|Colonial Warrior}}," equipped to handle decompression situations; a force of D-com Warriors is dispatched to repel a Cylon boarding party that attempts to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[science deck]] {{comics|apocalypse|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|defense net}}: a network of automated defenses around each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man|Colonies]] {{comics|starbuck|1}} | * {{inlineref|blue shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the evening and ending in the early morning ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|cerebral law}}: law enacted by Doctor [[Gaius Zee]] when assuming total command of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] after [[Adama (1980 alternate)|Adama]]'s death at the hands of the Thirteenth Tribe ({{comics|1980|2}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|habitation chamber}} or {{inlineref|hab-pod}}: crew quarters, such as those aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' {{comics|vol2|9}}. | * {{inlineref|command blues}}: slang for the uniform worn by officers, like {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} and {{alt|Athena|TOS}} ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|half-cycle handover}}: the transition period between military shifts {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|Command Core}}: alternate name for [[Core Command]] ({{comics|vol2|7}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Officer of the Watch}}: commanding officer in effective command during a duty cycle {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|contact alarm}}: klaxon denoting potential enemy contact ({{comics|vol2|8}}). | ||
* '''[[Q-Cache]]''': a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply {{comics|vol2|2}}. | * {{inlineref|D-com Warrior}}: "Decompression {{alt|Colonial Warrior}}," equipped to handle decompression situations; a force of D-com Warriors is dispatched to repel a Cylon boarding party that attempts to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[science deck]] ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|red shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening {{comics|vol2|6}} | * {{inlineref|defense net}}: a network of automated defenses around each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man|Colonies]] ({{comics|starbuck|1}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|habitation chamber}} or {{inlineref|hab-pod}}: crew quarters, such as those aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|time cycle}}: a military work shift {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|half-cycle handover}}: the transition period between military shifts ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|top tier}}: the top most tier of [[Core Command]], where the Commander's Station is located {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|Officer of the Watch}}: commanding officer in effective command during a duty cycle ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* '''[[Q-Cache]]''': a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply ({{comics|vol2|2}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|red shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|time cycle}}: a military work shift ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|top tier}}: the top most tier of [[Core Command]], where the Commander's Station is located ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
==== Squadrons and Forces ==== | |||
* {{inlineref|Blue Flight}}/{{inlineref|Blue Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | * {{inlineref|Blue Flight}}/{{inlineref|Blue Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | ||
** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Blue Flight was lead by {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}, consisting of {{alt|Boomer|TOS}}, {{alt|Jolly}}, and {{alt|Sheba}} {{comics|vol2|6}}. | ** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Blue Flight was lead by {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}, consisting of {{alt|Boomer|TOS}}, {{alt|Jolly}}, and {{alt|Sheba}} ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Blue Leader}}: leader of Blue Flight {{comics|vol2|6}}. | * {{inlineref|Blue Leader}}: leader of Blue Flight ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|blue patrol}}: identifier for a patrol dispatched from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' {{comics|vol2|8}}. | * {{inlineref|blue patrol}}: identifier for a patrol dispatched from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' ({{comics|vol2|8}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Bronze Star Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' squadron {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | * {{inlineref|Bronze Star Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' squadron ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Red Flight}}/{{inlineref|Red Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | * {{inlineref|Red Flight}}/{{inlineref|Red Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | ||
** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Red Flight was lead by {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, consisting of [[Breena]], {{alt|Greenbean}}, and [[Hightail]] {{comics|vol2|6}} | ** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Red Flight was lead by {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, consisting of [[Breena]], {{alt|Greenbean}}, and [[Hightail]] ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Red Leader}}: leader of Blue Flight ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|Red Leader}}: leader of | * {{inlineref|Silver Spar Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' squadron, reassigned to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]], later lead (at times) by Lieutenant {{alt|Sheba|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Silver Spar Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' squadron, reassigned to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]], later lead (at times) by Lieutenant {{alt|Sheba|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|3}} | |||
==== Strategies ==== | |||
* {{inlineref|Attack Pattern Omega}}: a defensive posture employed by {{alt|Lucifer}}'s {{alt|Raider|TOS}}s against the [[Meclons]] ({{comics|vol3|2}}). | |||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|Beton Beton Five}}: a defense strategy employed during [[Adama's Gambit]], ordered by {{alt|Athena|TOS}} ({{comics|vol2|11}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Diamond Spread}}: flight pattern employed by Vipers ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|trailing line}}: flight pattern employed by Vipers ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
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=== | === Technology === | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|datanet}}: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the {{inlineref|Aerian datanet}} for {{alt|Aeries}} ({{comics|starbuck|2}}). | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|emergency tracker}}: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance ({{comics|vol2|4}}). | ||
* | * {{inlineref|exo-lifter}}: a mechanical apparatus, likely an exoskeleton (ergo, "exo") capable of heavy-duty tasks ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|fusion missile}}: ranged offensive ordnance of {{alt|battlestar|TOS}}s ({{comics|vol2|11}}). | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|gravitic warhead}}: ordnance capable of collapsing a wormhole; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} deploys it upon the [[Canopus wormhole]] in order to prevent further Cylon pursuit of {{alt|the Fleet|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|4}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|holo-cube}}: a hand-held digital device in the shape of a cube, capable of projecting a holographic image ({{comics|vol2|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|planetary expeditionary vehicle carrier}}: also known as a "PEV" craft; ''[[Gemini (TOS)|Gemini]]'' is such a craft and is capable of launching smaller craft (such as [[turbine]]s) on a planet's surface ({{comics|1980|4}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|radiation charge}}: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render {{TOS|tylium}} worthless ({{comics|annual2014}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|stealth probe}}: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|tractor field}}: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an [[alternate reality]], a {{alt-r|Raider}} ensnares {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}'s [[Temporal Viper]] in one ({{comics|vol2|2}}). | |||
==== | === Temporal Mechanics === | ||
* {{inlineref|temporal storm}}: a convergence of tachyon and other energies capable of bridging two disparate realities ({{comics|vol2|2}} & {{comics|vol2|5|short=y}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|temporal drive}} / {{inlineref|t-drive}}: engine powering the temporal warper ({{comics|vol2|5}}). | |||
* {{inlineref| | * '''[[temporal weapon]]''': defensive/offensive technology capable of warping space-time for military purposes that, due to its inherently unpredictable and far-reaching nature, the Colonials have outlawed ({{comics|vol2|1}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|time mirage}}: a form of temporal displacement where, to a viewer, an object is frozen in space-time, but interaction with it is impossible ({{comics|vol2|2}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|time-warp}} or {{inlineref|temporal warp}}: a means of conveyance of an object in both space and time, either controlled or uncontrolled ({{comics|vol2|2}}). | |||
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=== | === Units of Measure === | ||
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* {{inlineref|light-yahren}}: Colonial term for [[w:lightyear|lightyear]] ({{comics|1980|1}}).<ref>This term is also used in ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]''.</ref> | |||
=== | === Miscellany === | ||
* {{inlineref|decompression sickness}}: a physically and mentally exhausting event occurring after experiencing atmospheric decompression; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} blames this sickness after awakening in [[life sciences]] and mis-identifying {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} as {{TOS|Aurora}} ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|delta-class telepath}}: individual possessing high psionic potential, capable of being detected by hand scanners ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|first contact}}: a Colonial protocol dealing with communications to a new civilization ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|full retro}}: engine on full burn, {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} compares Doctor [[Madusa]] beauty to being "hotter than a thruster on full retro" ({{comics|vol2|7}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|handshake signal}}: the opening transmission commencing [[first contact]] protocols ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock ({{comics|vol2|9}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope ({{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|void lightning}}: electrical discharges within a quantum storm zone ({{comics|vol2|6}}). | |||
==Marvel Comics== | |||
* {{inlineref|armistice}}: a term referring to the falsely believed-in peace between the Colonials and Cylons ({{comics|marvel|1}}). | |||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|liesuron}}: a furlough; {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} tells {{alt|Zac}} that he expects that all the {{alt|Warrior}}s will be given this after the armistice ({{comics|marvel|1}}). | ||
** '''Note''': This is an alternate spelling of the canonical term "[[leisuron]]," also used by {{TOS|Apollo}} when discussing his participation in the recon patrol prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|quadron}}: a unit of astral distance; the {{alt|Imperious Leader}}'s {{alt|basestar|TOS}} is "several hundred quadrons" away from {{alt|Carillon}} ({{comics|marvel|3}}). | |||
* {{inlineref|supreme star force}}: {{alt|Cylons|TOS|Cylon}} attack force; {{alt|Imperious Leader}} dispatches the star force stationed at [[Borallus]] to attack {{alt|the Fleet|TOS}} at {{alt|Carillon}} ({{comics|marvel|3}}). | |||
== | ==Maximum Press comics== | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|ion storm}}: a spacial disturbance, one that creates a malfunction in [[Cyrus (Cylon)|Cylon 8765]] (''[[The Rebirth of Cy, Part 1]]''). | ||
== Unproduced Scripts == | == Unproduced Scripts == | ||
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