Prometheus (ship) - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Category:TRS" to "{{indicator|TRS}}[[Category:TRS"

2025-07-19T21:01:07Z

Text replacement - "[[Category:TRS" to "{{indicator|TRS}}[[Category:TRS"

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	[[Category:RDM]]		[[Category:RDM]]
	[[Category:TRS]]		{{indicator\|TRS}}[[Category:TRS]]

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "s]]'s" to "s]]{{'}}"

2024-02-17T16:51:46Z

Text replacement - "s]]'s" to "s]]{{'}}"

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*The freighter is named from the [[Lords of Kobol (RDM)\|Lord of Kobol]] [[Prometheus]]. The deity Prometheus is noted for taking fire from the Gods and giving it to the humans against [[Zeus]]'s wishes. Given [[Tom Zarek]]'s continual referencing of Admiral [[William Adama\|Adama]] as Zeus, and the fact that ''Prometheus'' is the hub of the [[black market (organization)\|black market]], an organization which seeks to redistribute goods from the military to the civilians, the parallel is very apparent.		*The freighter is named from the [[Lords of Kobol (RDM)\|Lord of Kobol]] [[Prometheus]]. The deity Prometheus is noted for taking fire from the Gods and giving it to the humans against [[Zeus]]{{'}} wishes. Given [[Tom Zarek]]'s continual referencing of Admiral [[William Adama\|Adama]] as Zeus, and the fact that ''Prometheus'' is the hub of the [[black market (organization)\|black market]], an organization which seeks to redistribute goods from the military to the civilians, the parallel is very apparent.

	==Related Images==		==Related Images==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - " -- " to "—"

2024-02-17T16:32:23Z

Text replacement - " -- " to "—"

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	The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode by [[Alain Rivard]].		The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode by [[Alain Rivard]].

	As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series—In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Behind the Scenes */ + Alain Rivard

2021-05-06T23:41:42Z

Behind the Scenes: + Alain Rivard

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	== Behind the Scenes ==		== Behind the Scenes ==

	The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode.		The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode by [[Alain Rivard]].

	As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: updates

2021-05-06T05:07:17Z

updates

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	'''''Prometheus''''' is a [[Scorpia]]<ref>A closeup of the hull from [[Fabio Passaro]]'s renders reveals ''Prometheus'' flies the flag of [[Scorpia]].</ref> freighter in the [[the Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] rumored to be so rife with illicit activity, it is "off the grid". It serves as the base of operations for the ex-mercenary [[Phelan]] and is the main trading hub for the Fleet's [[black market (organization)\|black market]] {{TRS\|Black Market}}.		'''''Prometheus''''' is a [[Scorpia]]<ref>A closeup of the hull from [[Fabio Passaro]]'s renders reveals ''Prometheus'' flies the flag of [[Scorpia]].</ref> freighter in the [[the Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] rumored to be so rife with illicit activity, it is "off the grid." It serves as the base of operations for the ex-mercenary [[Phelan]] and is the main trading hub for the Fleet's [[black market (organization)\|black market]] {{TRS\|Black Market}}.

	During refueling operations over a gas giant, a valve failure requires a restart of the [[unrep]] maneuver with ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.		During refueling operations over a gas giant, a valve failure requires a restart of the [[unrep]] maneuver with ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.

	She is captained by [[Doyle Franks]], who is selected as one of five judges at [[Gaius Baltar]]'s trial {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part I}}<ref>The [[:Image:PatchPrometheus.jpg\|patch]] on her dress uniform establishes her as a crewmember of ''Prometheus''.</ref>. After the trial, ''Prometheus'' jumps into the [[Ionian nebula]] and loses power before a [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula\|attack on the Fleet]] {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.		She is captained by [[Doyle Franks]] post-[[Passage (star cluster)\|passage]], who is selected as one of five judges at [[Gaius Baltar]]'s trial {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part I}}<ref>The [[:Image:PatchPrometheus.jpg\|patch]] on her dress uniform establishes her as a crewmember of ''Prometheus''.</ref>. After the trial, ''Prometheus'' jumps into the [[Ionian nebula]] and loses power before a [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula\|attack on the Fleet]] {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.

	== Behind the Scenes ==		== Behind the Scenes ==
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	The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode.		The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode.

	As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in ~~various~~ updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Related Images */ + citing ep for orbital maneuver pic

2021-05-06T04:54:52Z

Related Images: + citing ep for orbital maneuver pic

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	==Related Images==		==Related Images==
	<gallery mode="slideshow">		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.		Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.
	File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 1.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>		File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 1.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
	File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 2.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>		File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 2.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + images of updated render & BTS development note

2021-05-06T04:53:53Z

+ images of updated render & BTS development note

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	{{disline\|For the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] of the same name mentioned in }}		{{disline\|For the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] of the same name mentioned in [[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', see: [[Prometheus (TOS)]].}}
	[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'', see: [[Prometheus (TOS)]].''

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	\| race= Colonial		\| race= Colonial
	\| co = [[Doyle Franks]]		\| co = [[Doyle Franks]]
	\| type= Civilian ~~logisitical~~		\| type= Civilian logistical
	\| ftl= Yes		\| ftl= Yes
	\| propol= 3x sublight engines		\| propol= 3x sublight engines
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	'''''Prometheus''''' is a freighter in the [[the Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] rumored to be so rife with illicit activity, it is "off the grid". It serves as the base of operations for the ex-mercenary [[Phelan]] and is the main trading hub for the Fleet's [[black market (organization)\|black market]] {{TRS\|Black Market}}. ~~A closeup of the hull reveals ''Prometheus'' flies the flag of [[Scorpia]]. <ref>[http://www.meshweaver.com/portfolio/Battlestar_Galactica_Modelling.htm Battlestar Galactica Modelling]</ref>~~		'''''Prometheus''''' is a [[Scorpia]]<ref>A closeup of the hull from [[Fabio Passaro]]'s renders reveals ''Prometheus'' flies the flag of [[Scorpia]].</ref> freighter in the [[the Fleet (RDM)\|Fleet]] rumored to be so rife with illicit activity, it is "off the grid". It serves as the base of operations for the ex-mercenary [[Phelan]] and is the main trading hub for the Fleet's [[black market (organization)\|black market]] {{TRS\|Black Market}}.

	During refueling operations over a gas giant, a valve failure requires a restart of the [[~~List of terms (RDM)#Military Jargon\|~~unrep]] maneuver with ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.		During refueling operations over a gas giant, a valve failure requires a restart of the [[unrep]] maneuver with ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.

	She is captained by [[Doyle Franks]], who is selected as one of five judges at [[Gaius Baltar]]'s trial {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part I}}<ref>The [[:Image:PatchPrometheus.jpg\|patch]] on her dress uniform establishes her as a crewmember of ''Prometheus''.</ref>. After the trial, ''Prometheus'' jumps into the [[Ionian nebula]] and loses power before a [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] attack on the Fleet {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.		She is captained by [[Doyle Franks]], who is selected as one of five judges at [[Gaius Baltar]]'s trial {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part I}}<ref>The [[:Image:PatchPrometheus.jpg\|patch]] on her dress uniform establishes her as a crewmember of ''Prometheus''.</ref>. After the trial, ''Prometheus'' jumps into the [[Ionian nebula]] and loses power before a [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula\|attack on the Fleet]] {{TRS\|Crossroads, Part II}}.

	<~~br clear~~="~~both~~" />		== Behind the Scenes ==

			The first appearance of ''Prometheus'' in the Fleet was in "[[Black Market]]," as the model was explicitly made for that episode.

			As the original model was solely of hero quality, its use proved cumbersome for standard transitional and establishing shots. Thus, as with multiple models from [[Season 2]], it would be upgraded and remastered into multiple versions (from low resolution for far shots to a high-quality "hero" model for close-up shots) in [[Season 3]] by [[Gary Hutzel]]'s in-house VFX team. This task was assigned to [[Fabio Passaro]], who produced the prerequisite variations for use in various updated filler and establishing shots depicting {{RDM\|the Fleet}}.<ref name="meshweaver">{{cite_web\|url=https://www.meshweaver.com/battlestar-galactica--tv-series.html\|title=Battlestar Galactica TV Series -- In house VFX Department\|date=\|accessdate=26 April 2021\|last=Passaro\|first=Fabio\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	==Related Images==		==Related Images==
	<gallery mode="slideshow">		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.		Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 1.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 2.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 3.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Hero 4.jpg\|Hero render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 1.jpg\|Low quality render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 1 - Wire.jpg\|Low quality render with wire overlay of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 2.jpg\|Low quality render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 2 - Wire.jpg\|Low quality render with wire overlay of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 3.jpg\|Low quality render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 3 - Wire.jpg\|Low quality render with wire overlay of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			\|<ref name="meshweaver">
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 4.jpg\|Low quality render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Low 4 - Wire.jpg\|Low quality render with wire overlay of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Medium 1.jpg\|Medium render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Medium 2.jpg\|Medium render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Medium 3.jpg\|Medium render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
			File:Meshweaver - Prometheus - Medium 4.jpg\|Medium render of ''Prometheus'' model updated after its debut in "[[Black Market]]." Used in [[Season 3]] and onward.<ref name="meshweaver"/>
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "{{Ship Data" to "{{Ship Data |italic=y"

2021-05-04T03:05:17Z

Text replacement - "{{Ship Data" to "{{Ship Data |italic=y"

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	\| title=''Prometheus''		\| title=''Prometheus''

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2021-01-17T19:20:46Z

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	==Related Images==		==Related Images==
	<gallery mode="slideshow" ~~widths=1000 heights=500~~>		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.		Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "" to ""

2021-01-17T00:31:10Z

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	==Related Images==		==Related Images==
	<gallery>		<gallery mode="slideshow" widths=1000 heights=500>
	Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.		Image:Prometheus refueling.jpg\|''Prometheus'' during an orbital refueling maneuver.
	</gallery>		</gallery>