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	[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	~~== Design Philosophy and Function ==~~
	The observation deck represents a significant departure from traditional science fiction ship design, embodying the series' commitment to [[naturalistic science fiction]]. The space serves as a counterpoint to the otherwise window-less environment of a military warship, reflecting the production team's dedication to realism over conventional space opera aesthetics.

	Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]]'s vision for ''Galactica'' deliberately avoided the futuristic elements typical of other space-based shows. As part of the broader design philosophy described by executive producers [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] as "Das Boot in space," the ship was conceived as a realistic military vessel where large windows would generally be considered a structural liability.<ref name="companion136">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=136 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	The observation deck's existence acknowledges the human need for connection to the cosmos during extended deep-space missions, while maintaining the series' commitment to realistic military design principles.<ref name="companion137">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=137 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]

	~~== Usage and Operations ==~~
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	~~== Naturalistic Science Fiction Design ==~~
	The observation deck exemplifies the series' approach to "Naturalistic Science Fiction," a design philosophy outlined by Ronald D. Moore in his foundational document "Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera." This approach sought to reinvent the science fiction genre by introducing realism into what Moore described as "an aggressively unrealistic genre."<ref name="companion19">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=19 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	The concept was further developed as part of Moore's Series Bible, which served as an unofficial mission statement for the production and emphasized that every aspect of the series would aim to reinvent the traditional space opera through realistic, documentary-style presentation.<ref name="companion19"/>

	~~== Destruction ==~~
	[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]		[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]
	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	== ~~Creator Commentary~~ ==		== Notes ==
	In the [[~~Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast~~]], executive ~~producer~~ [[Ronald D. Moore\|~~Ron Moore~~]] ~~explains how the observation deck highlights one of the~~ [[~~naturalistic science fiction~~]] ~~principles~~ of the [[~~Re-imagined Series~~]]:		=== Design Philosophy ===
			The observation deck represents a key element of the series' approach to [[naturalistic science fiction]]. Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]]'s vision for ''Galactica'' deliberately avoided traditional sci-fi aesthetics, with executive producers [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] describing their approach as "''[[w:Das_Boot\|Das Boot]]'' in space."<ref name="companion136">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=136-137 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref> This philosophy was outlined in Moore's foundational document "Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera," which sought to reinvent the genre through realistic military design principles.<ref name="companion19">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=19 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

			=== Creator Commentary ===
			In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the [[Re-imagined Series]]:
	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

	This philosophy reflects the broader creative vision articulated in Moore's manifesto for the series, which sought to ground science fiction in recognizable human needs and realistic military constraints while still acknowledging the psychological requirements of long-duration space travel.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

			== Design Philosophy and Function ==
			The observation deck represents a significant departure from traditional science fiction ship design, embodying the series' commitment to [[naturalistic science fiction]]. The space serves as a counterpoint to the otherwise window-less environment of a military warship, reflecting the production team's dedication to realism over conventional space opera aesthetics.

			Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]]'s vision for ''Galactica'' deliberately avoided the futuristic elements typical of other space-based shows. As part of the broader design philosophy described by executive producers [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] as "Das Boot in space," the ship was conceived as a realistic military vessel where large windows would generally be considered a structural liability.<ref name="companion136">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=136 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

			The observation deck's existence acknowledges the human need for connection to the cosmos during extended deep-space missions, while maintaining the series' commitment to realistic military design principles.<ref name="companion137">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=137 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]

			== Usage and Operations ==
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

			== Naturalistic Science Fiction Design ==
			The observation deck exemplifies the series' approach to "Naturalistic Science Fiction," a design philosophy outlined by Ronald D. Moore in his foundational document "Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera." This approach sought to reinvent the science fiction genre by introducing realism into what Moore described as "an aggressively unrealistic genre."<ref name="companion19">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=19 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

			The concept was further developed as part of Moore's Series Bible, which served as an unofficial mission statement for the production and emphasized that every aspect of the series would aim to reinvent the traditional space opera through realistic, documentary-style presentation.<ref name="companion19"/>

			== Destruction ==
	[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]		[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]
	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	== ~~Notes~~ ==		== Creator Commentary ==
	In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] ~~style~~ of the [[Re-imagined Series]]:		In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] principles of the [[Re-imagined Series]]:

	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

			This philosophy reflects the broader creative vision articulated in Moore's manifesto for the series, which sought to ground science fiction in recognizable human needs and realistic military constraints while still acknowledging the psychological requirements of long-duration space travel.

			== References ==
			{{reflist}}

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	[[~~Image~~:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	[[~~Image~~:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

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	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	~~{{clear}}~~		== Notes ==
			In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the [[Re-imagined Series]]:
	==Notes==
	In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the Re-imagined Series:

	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

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	Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.
			[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]
	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer Ron Moore explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the Re-imagined Series:		In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the Re-imagined Series:

	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	In the "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast, executive producer Ron Moore explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the Re-imagined Series:		In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer Ron Moore explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the Re-imagined Series:

	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

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	[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	[[Image:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Cylon Raider zeros in on the observation deck.]]		[[Image:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', ~~which~~ is one of the few locations ~~in the vessel which has~~ windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. ~~When the room is not in use, large~~ doors protect the bay window from being ~~shattered by battle damage~~, ~~and space debris~~.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|Vipers maneuver in front of the bay window.]]		[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, the room is largely used by couples for ~~courting purposes. Because~~ of the high demand ~~for this room~~, ~~officials on~~ ''Galactica'' ~~have had to impose~~ time limits on each group ~~that enters~~.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window.		Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram the Colony, resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS~~\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down~~\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 05:53, 6 November 2023

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	Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window.		Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window.

	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram the Colony, resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{~~TRSTigh~~ Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram the Colony, resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	~~== Design Philosophy and Function ==~~
	The observation deck represents a significant departure from traditional science fiction ship design, embodying the series' commitment to [[naturalistic science fiction]]. The space serves as a counterpoint to the otherwise window-less environment of a military warship, reflecting the production team's dedication to realism over conventional space opera aesthetics.

	Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]]'s vision for ''Galactica'' deliberately avoided the futuristic elements typical of other space-based shows. As part of the broader design philosophy described by executive producers [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] as "Das Boot in space," the ship was conceived as a realistic military vessel where large windows would generally be considered a structural liability.<ref name="companion136">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=136 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	The observation deck's existence acknowledges the human need for connection to the cosmos during extended deep-space missions, while maintaining the series' commitment to realistic military design principles.<ref name="companion137">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=137 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]

	~~== Usage and Operations ==~~
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	~~== Naturalistic Science Fiction Design ==~~
	The observation deck exemplifies the series' approach to "Naturalistic Science Fiction," a design philosophy outlined by Ronald D. Moore in his foundational document "Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera." This approach sought to reinvent the science fiction genre by introducing realism into what Moore described as "an aggressively unrealistic genre."<ref name="companion19">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=19 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

	The concept was further developed as part of Moore's Series Bible, which served as an unofficial mission statement for the production and emphasized that every aspect of the series would aim to reinvent the traditional space opera through realistic, documentary-style presentation.<ref name="companion19"/>

	~~== Destruction ==~~
	[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]		[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]
	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

	== ~~Creator Commentary~~ ==		== Notes ==
	In the [[~~Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast~~]], executive ~~producer~~ [[Ronald D. Moore\|~~Ron Moore~~]] ~~explains how the observation deck highlights one of the~~ [[~~naturalistic science fiction~~]] ~~principles~~ of the [[~~Re-imagined Series~~]]:		=== Design Philosophy ===
			The observation deck represents a key element of the series' approach to [[naturalistic science fiction]]. Production designer [[Richard Hudolin]]'s vision for ''Galactica'' deliberately avoided traditional sci-fi aesthetics, with executive producers [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] describing their approach as "''[[w:Das_Boot\|Das Boot]]'' in space."<ref name="companion136">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=136-137 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref> This philosophy was outlined in Moore's foundational document "Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera," which sought to reinvent the genre through realistic military design principles.<ref name="companion19">{{cite book \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=19 \|author=David Bassom \|publisher=Titan Books \|year=2005}}</ref>

			=== Creator Commentary ===
			In the [[Podcast:Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" podcast]], executive producer [[Ronald D. Moore\|Ron Moore]] explains how the observation deck highlights one of the [[naturalistic science fiction]] style of the [[Re-imagined Series]]:
	:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."		:"There really aren't any windows aboard ''Galactica'', it's not really a traditional sort of sci-fi spaceship where you get to look outside and see space all the time. It's not like the bridge of the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Enterprise\|Enterprise]]'' where there's a giant viewscreen where you're always looking at stars and looking at space. And aboard ''Galactica'', which is really a warship, the idea that there would be big places of windows was sort of ridiculous. But it did feel right that perhaps there was one place, that perhaps there was one area of the ship which accepted a window, a port, to look out, and that it would be a fairly confined space for the crew on these very deep space missions that probably last months, if not years, and that there might be a place where they could go and just stargaze for a little bit. And in this situation, it seemed like there would be a lot of people lining up to try to look at the stars and— y'know, a break from the monotony of staring at metal walls and the claustrophobia of being onboard a spaceship out in the vacuum of space."

	This philosophy reflects the broader creative vision articulated in Moore's manifesto for the series, which sought to ground science fiction in recognizable human needs and realistic military constraints while still acknowledging the psychological requirements of long-duration space travel.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[~~Image~~:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	[[~~Image~~:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[File:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

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	Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.
			[[File:TRS - Daybreak - Fore Section Rammed into Colony.jpg\|thumb\|The forward section of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'' embedded through [[the Colony]]'s hull during the [[Battle of the Colony]], including damage to the observation deck that is shuttered {{TRS\|Daybreak}}.]]
	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]		[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Occasionally, [[Viper (RDM)\|Viper]] [[List of pilots\|pilots]] on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	[[Image:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Cylon Raider zeros in on the observation deck.]]		[[Image:Obs Deck Ex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] zeros in on the observation deck {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', ~~which~~ is one of the few locations ~~in the vessel which has~~ windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. ~~When the room is not in use, large~~ doors protect the bay window from being ~~shattered by battle damage~~, ~~and space debris~~.		The '''observation deck''' is a recreational room located on the bow of ''{{RDM\|Galactica}}'', and is one of the few locations featuring windows to view the surrounding space outside the ship. Large doors protect the bay window from being damaged when not in use, or during emergency situations.

	[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|Vipers maneuver in front of the bay window.]]		[[Image:GalacticaInterior ObservationDeck.jpg\|thumb\|[[Viper (RDM)\|Vipers]] from the [[CAP]] maneuver in front of the bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.]]
	Following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, the room is largely used by couples for ~~courting purposes. Because~~ of the high demand ~~for this room~~, ~~officials on~~ ''Galactica'' ~~have had to impose~~ time limits on each group ~~that enters~~.		Following the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], the room is largely used by civilians and couples for courtship, although astronomers make use of telescopes placed within the room as well. Due to high demand by [[The Fleet (TRS)\|the Fleet]]'s denizens, ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s leadership imposes time limits on each group using the deck to maximize use by all persons.

	Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window.		Occasionally, Viper pilots on [[CAP]] duty like to dazzle spectators, and perform maneuvers in front of the large bay window {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram the Colony, resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS~~\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down~~\|Daybreak, Part II}}.		The observation deck was ultimately destroyed during the [[Battle of the Colony]], after ''Galactica'' was used to ram [[the Colony]], resulting in the collapse of many of the forward compartments in the bow section {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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