Mercury class battlestar - Revision history

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	===Armament===		===Armament===
	[[~~Image~~:PegasusForeBatteries.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Pegasus'' firing its main battery {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.]]		[[File:PegasusForeBatteries.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Pegasus'' firing its main battery {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.]]
	[[~~Image~~:Pegaus taking a beating.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The flak field from ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} batteries {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.]]		[[File:Pegaus taking a beating.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The flak field from ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} batteries {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.]]

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[~~Image~~:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]		[[File:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]
	The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.		The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.

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	===Main hull===		===Main hull===

	* '''The fore section''': Also known as the "alligator head", contains much of the living -and crew areas, including the [[CIC]].		* '''The fore section''': Also known as the "alligator head," contains much of the living -and crew areas, including the [[CIC]].

	* '''The mid section''': Contains the main flight decks, and aircraft service areas.		* '''The mid section''': Contains the main flight decks, and aircraft service areas.
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	:''Main article: [[Flight pod]]''		:''Main article: [[Flight pod]]''

	The ''Mercury'' class sports four flight pods of a newer and more advanced design. Two dorsal, and two ventral pods, with advanced gravity systems keeping them in sync. Vipers and Raptors are able to land both "right side up" and "upside down" in relation to the ship. The dual pods allow for greater Viper recovery during combat. The ships' hangar deck and launch tubes are located in between the "right side up", and "upside down" flight decks, and feature the same layout and design as seen on the older ''Galactica'' type battlestars. Despite advancements, these pods are still able to launch older Vipers, such as the Mk. II's. The Mercury-class also possesses Raptor launch tubes alongside its Viper launch tubes, enabling faster launch of scout craft compared to older battlestars.		The ''Mercury'' class sports four flight pods of a newer and more advanced design. Two dorsal, and two ventral pods, with advanced gravity systems keeping them in sync. Vipers and Raptors are able to land both "right side up" and "upside down" in relation to the ship. The dual pods allow for greater Viper recovery during combat. The ships' hangar deck and launch tubes are located in between the "right side up," and "upside down" flight decks, and feature the same layout and design as seen on the older ''Galactica'' type battlestars. Despite advancements, these pods are still able to launch older Vipers, such as the Mk. II's. The Mercury-class also possesses Raptor launch tubes alongside its Viper launch tubes, enabling faster launch of scout craft compared to older battlestars.

	The pods are also kept stationary and do not retract into the hull, allowing these vessels to jump out of a battle zone faster than their older counterparts {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.		The pods are also kept stationary and do not retract into the hull, allowing these vessels to jump out of a battle zone faster than their older counterparts {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.

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	{{disline\|For the unnamed original class, to which ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].}}		{{disline\|For the unnamed original class, to which ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].}}
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[Image:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]		[[Image:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]
	The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.		The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.

	The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."		The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (TRS)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."
	Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'') were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."		Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'') were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."

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	The ''Mercury'' class sports four flight pods of a newer and more advanced design. Two dorsal, and two ventral pods, with advanced gravity systems keeping them in sync. Vipers and Raptors are able to land both "right side up" and "upside down" in relation to the ship. The dual pods allow for greater Viper recovery during combat. The ships' hangar deck and launch tubes are located in between the "right side up", and "upside down" flight decks, and feature the same layout and design as seen on the older ''Galactica'' type battlestars. Despite advancements, these pods are still able to launch older Vipers, such as the Mk. II's. The Mercury-class also possesses Raptor launch tubes alongside its Viper launch tubes, enabling faster launch of scout craft compared to older battlestars.		The ''Mercury'' class sports four flight pods of a newer and more advanced design. Two dorsal, and two ventral pods, with advanced gravity systems keeping them in sync. Vipers and Raptors are able to land both "right side up" and "upside down" in relation to the ship. The dual pods allow for greater Viper recovery during combat. The ships' hangar deck and launch tubes are located in between the "right side up", and "upside down" flight decks, and feature the same layout and design as seen on the older ''Galactica'' type battlestars. Despite advancements, these pods are still able to launch older Vipers, such as the Mk. II's. The Mercury-class also possesses Raptor launch tubes alongside its Viper launch tubes, enabling faster launch of scout craft compared to older battlestars.

	The pods are also kept stationary and do not retract into the hull, allowing these vessels to jump out of a battle zone faster than their older counterparts ~~([[~~TRS~~]]: "[[~~The Captain's Hand~~]]")~~.		The pods are also kept stationary and do not retract into the hull, allowing these vessels to jump out of a battle zone faster than their older counterparts {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.

	===Orthographics===		===Orthographics===
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	===Armament===		===Armament===
	[[Image:PegasusForeBatteries.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Pegasus'' firing its main battery ~~([[~~TRS~~]]: "[[~~The Captain's Hand~~]]")~~.]]		[[Image:PegasusForeBatteries.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Pegasus'' firing its main battery {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.]]
	[[Image:Pegaus taking a beating.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The flak field from ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} batteries {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.]]		[[Image:Pegaus taking a beating.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The flak field from ''Pegasus''{{'\|s}} batteries {{TRS\|Exodus, Part II}}.]]

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	*34 automated antiship [[Battery\|gun turrets]] (mounting 2 guns apiece).		*34 automated antiship [[Battery\|gun turrets]] (mounting 2 guns apiece).
	:[[Battery\|Gun batteries]] on the ''Mercury'' class are distributed all over the ship ~~([[~~TRS~~]]: "[[~~The Captain's Hand~~]]")~~, with the greatest concentration of large turrets found along the side of the ship, within the valley created by the upper and lower halves of the hull, and along the flight pods. Four are mounted on the underside of the upper hull on the ship's bow, below which sits four non-turreted large guns; these form the main forward batteries. Six turrets are mounted on each underside of the alligator head, grouped in pairs. There are also three turrets on the side of each flight pod, and two more turrets are mounted on the front and back of each flight pod. This amounts to a total of thirty-four main gun batteries. The turreted guns of the ''Mercury'' class have a higher rate of fire than ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} main guns when operating in flak mode, as demonstrated during a skirmish with [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon War-era raiders]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. However, unlike Galactica, the Mercury class possesses no dorsal or ventral batteries, requiring it to angle its broadsides to the enemy in order to maximize the use of its firepower.		:[[Battery\|Gun batteries]] on the ''Mercury'' class are distributed all over the ship {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}, with the greatest concentration of large turrets found along the side of the ship, within the valley created by the upper and lower halves of the hull, and along the flight pods. Four are mounted on the underside of the upper hull on the ship's bow, below which sits four non-turreted large guns; these form the main forward batteries. Six turrets are mounted on each underside of the alligator head, grouped in pairs. There are also three turrets on the side of each flight pod, and two more turrets are mounted on the front and back of each flight pod. This amounts to a total of thirty-four main gun batteries. The turreted guns of the ''Mercury'' class have a higher rate of fire than ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} main guns when operating in flak mode, as demonstrated during a skirmish with [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon War-era raiders]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. However, unlike Galactica, the Mercury class possesses no dorsal or ventral batteries, requiring it to angle its broadsides to the enemy in order to maximize the use of its firepower.

	*Numerous smaller point-defense turrets, located in between hull plates.		*Numerous smaller point-defense turrets, located in between hull plates.

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	*34 automated antiship [[Battery\|gun turrets]] (mounting 2 guns apiece).		*34 automated antiship [[Battery\|gun turrets]] (mounting 2 guns apiece).
	:[[Battery\|Gun batteries]] on the ''Mercury'' class are distributed all over the ship ([[TRS]]: "[[The Captain's Hand]]"), with the greatest concentration of large turrets found along the side of the ship, within the valley created by the upper and lower halves of the hull, and along the flight pods. Four are mounted on the underside of the upper hull on the ship's bow, below which sits four non-turreted large guns; these form the main forward batteries. Six turrets are mounted on each underside of the alligator head, grouped in pairs. There are also three turrets on the side of each flight pod, and two more turrets are mounted on the front and back of each flight pod. This amounts to a total of thirty-four main gun batteries. The turreted guns of the ''Mercury'' class have a higher rate of fire than ''Galactica's'' main guns when operating in flak mode, as demonstrated during a skirmish with [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon War-era raiders]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. However, unlike Galactica, the Mercury class possesses no dorsal or ventral batteries, requiring it to angle its broadsides to the enemy in order to maximize the use of its firepower.		:[[Battery\|Gun batteries]] on the ''Mercury'' class are distributed all over the ship ([[TRS]]: "[[The Captain's Hand]]"), with the greatest concentration of large turrets found along the side of the ship, within the valley created by the upper and lower halves of the hull, and along the flight pods. Four are mounted on the underside of the upper hull on the ship's bow, below which sits four non-turreted large guns; these form the main forward batteries. Six turrets are mounted on each underside of the alligator head, grouped in pairs. There are also three turrets on the side of each flight pod, and two more turrets are mounted on the front and back of each flight pod. This amounts to a total of thirty-four main gun batteries. The turreted guns of the ''Mercury'' class have a higher rate of fire than ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} main guns when operating in flak mode, as demonstrated during a skirmish with [[Raider (RDM)\|Cylon War-era raiders]] {{TRS\|Razor}}. However, unlike Galactica, the Mercury class possesses no dorsal or ventral batteries, requiring it to angle its broadsides to the enemy in order to maximize the use of its firepower.

	*Numerous smaller point-defense turrets, located in between hull plates.		*Numerous smaller point-defense turrets, located in between hull plates.

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	'''''Mercury'' class battlestars''' are advanced Colonial capital warships/carriers of the [[Colonial Fleet (~~RDM~~)\|Colonial Fleet]], top-of-the-line vessels at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].		'''''Mercury'' class battlestars''' are advanced Colonial capital warships/carriers of the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)\|Colonial Fleet]], top-of-the-line vessels at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	'''''Mercury'' class battlestars''' are advanced Colonial capital warships/carriers of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)\|Colonial Fleet]], top-of-the-line vessels at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]		'''''Mercury'' class battlestars''' are advanced Colonial capital warships/carriers of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)\|Colonial Fleet]], top-of-the-line vessels at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]].

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	{{disline\|For the unnamed original class, to which }}		{{disline\|For the unnamed original class, to which ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].}}
	[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].''
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	The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (RDM)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."		The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (RDM)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."
	Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ~~[[Pegasus (~~RDM)\|''Pegasus'']]) were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."		Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'') were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."

	==References==		==References==

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	~~:''~~For the unnamed original class, to which ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].''		{{disline\|For the unnamed original class, to which }}
			[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' belongs, see [[Galactica type battlestar\|''Galactica'' type battlestar]].''
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[Image:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]		[[Image:Pegasus-Comparison.png\|right\|thumb\|Comparison of [[Battlestar (TOS)\|original series battlestar]] and ''Mercury'' class]]
	The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.		The shape of the ''Mercury'' class resembles the {{TOS\|Battlestar Galactica\|Original Series}} [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] closer than the Re-imagined Series' ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''. It has eight engine pods, compared to ''Galactica'''s six. The pods aboard the ''Mercury'' class battlestar appear more directly integrated with its rear section, and its flight pods share the original angular shape.

	The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."		The visual effects artist of the re-imagined ''[[Pegasus (RDM)\|Pegasus]]'', Jose A. Perez, has commented that, "The new design was somewhat of a cross between the look of the [[TOS\|original-series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]], and yet with elements of the [[Galactica (TRS)\|new one]]. Aside from that, it has mostly hull plating (to absorb more damage), as opposed to the ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' which shows more ribbing."
	Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'') were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."		Mr. Perez also commented that, "The harder edges (of the ''{{RDM\|Pegasus}}'') were intentional as well, to match the interior style of the sets more."