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{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch Novelizations|type=line}} | {{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch Novelizations|type=line}} | ||
The '''Council of Twelve''', also known as the '''Quorum of Twelve''' or simply '''the Council''' or '''the Quorum''', is the governing body of [[The Fleet (TOS-RH)|the Fleet]]. The Quorum consists of one representative from each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man (TOS-RH)|Twelve Colonies]] and is presided over by a president.<ref name="ARM98">{{ | The '''Council of Twelve''', also known as the '''Quorum of Twelve''' or simply '''the Council''' or '''the Quorum''', is the governing body of [[The Fleet (TOS-RH)|the Fleet]]. The Quorum consists of one representative from each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man (TOS-RH)|Twelve Colonies]] and is presided over by a president.<ref name="ARM98">{{RH|1|98}}</ref> | ||
====Structure and Powers==== | ====Structure and Powers==== | ||
The Council chamber is white and featurelessly austere, decorated only with pictographs representing the star system from which each council member once departed during the [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS-RH)|Cylon attack]].<ref name="RES104">{{ | The Council chamber is white and featurelessly austere, decorated only with pictographs representing the star system from which each council member once departed during the [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS-RH)|Cylon attack]].<ref name="RES104">{{RH|3|104}}</ref> There are thirteen seats around the council table: one for each of the twelve members, and one for any guest who might be invited to speak before the council.<ref name="WAR68">{{RH|2|68}}</ref> | ||
The President of the Quorum holds special powers created specifically for dire situations. These powers have rarely been invoked in the history of the Colonies, but they allow the President to make critical decisions independently, including appointing interim commanders and placing military forces under temporary command.<ref name="ARM100">{{ | The President of the Quorum holds special powers created specifically for dire situations. These powers have rarely been invoked in the history of the Colonies, but they allow the President to make critical decisions independently, including appointing interim commanders and placing military forces under temporary command.<ref name="ARM100">{{RH|1|100}}</ref> | ||
The Quorum holds the authority to revoke the state of war and assume direct command of the fleet. Before appointing a new fleet commander, the Quorum must first vote to fill any vacant seat from the appropriate colony. Actual votes are not taken immediately, as it is deemed advisable to examine all nominations before making appointments.<ref name="ARM23">{{ | The Quorum holds the authority to revoke the state of war and assume direct command of the fleet. Before appointing a new fleet commander, the Quorum must first vote to fill any vacant seat from the appropriate colony. Actual votes are not taken immediately, as it is deemed advisable to examine all nominations before making appointments.<ref name="ARM23">{{RH|1|23}}</ref> | ||
====After Adama's Death==== | ====After Adama's Death==== | ||
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Following [[Adama (TOS-RH)|Commander Adama]]'s death, [[Tigh (TOS-RH)|President Tigh]] presides over the Quorum during the tumultuous period of selecting a new fleet commander. The Council revokes the state of war—which had been in effect for nearly two decades, even six [[yahren]] after the last [[Cylon (TOS-RH)|Cylon]] sighting—and assumes command of the fleet. Tigh notes that the Quorum is a collection of men and women so frightened of potential consequences that the very idea of making a decision not forced upon them by circumstance would terrify them into inaction. At least nine of the twelve members cannot make decisions for themselves, leaving Tigh in a one-on-one battle against [[Puck (TOS-RH)|Ambassador Puck]] for the opinions of the Quorum.<ref name="ARM98" /> | Following [[Adama (TOS-RH)|Commander Adama]]'s death, [[Tigh (TOS-RH)|President Tigh]] presides over the Quorum during the tumultuous period of selecting a new fleet commander. The Council revokes the state of war—which had been in effect for nearly two decades, even six [[yahren]] after the last [[Cylon (TOS-RH)|Cylon]] sighting—and assumes command of the fleet. Tigh notes that the Quorum is a collection of men and women so frightened of potential consequences that the very idea of making a decision not forced upon them by circumstance would terrify them into inaction. At least nine of the twelve members cannot make decisions for themselves, leaving Tigh in a one-on-one battle against [[Puck (TOS-RH)|Ambassador Puck]] for the opinions of the Quorum.<ref name="ARM98" /> | ||
Using his presidential powers, Tigh appoints [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Lieutenant Commander Apollo]] as interim commander of ''[[Galactica (TOS-RH)|Galactica]]'', responsible for all military operations within the fleet until the Quorum votes otherwise. He announces this at Adama's funeral, noting that the hierarchy must be preserved and that Apollo will serve in this capacity during the lengthy debates over permanent command.<ref name="ARM24">{{ | Using his presidential powers, Tigh appoints [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Lieutenant Commander Apollo]] as interim commander of ''[[Galactica (TOS-RH)|Galactica]]'', responsible for all military operations within the fleet until the Quorum votes otherwise. He announces this at Adama's funeral, noting that the hierarchy must be preserved and that Apollo will serve in this capacity during the lengthy debates over permanent command.<ref name="ARM24">{{RH|1|24}}</ref> | ||
When Apollo departs the fleet on a mission, Tigh places [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Lieutenant Colonel Athena]] in temporary command of ''Galactica'' and all military operations. He also nominates Athena for her father's vacant post on the Quorum, arguing that even if she is not given full command, she should not be denied the council position. He declares she is clearly the most prominent [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprican]] in the fleet with Apollo's absence.<ref name="ARM101">{{ | When Apollo departs the fleet on a mission, Tigh places [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Lieutenant Colonel Athena]] in temporary command of ''Galactica'' and all military operations. He also nominates Athena for her father's vacant post on the Quorum, arguing that even if she is not given full command, she should not be denied the council position. He declares she is clearly the most prominent [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprican]] in the fleet with Apollo's absence.<ref name="ARM101">{{RH|1|101}}</ref> | ||
====Political Tensions==== | ====Political Tensions==== | ||
The Quorum frequently experiences internal conflicts and power struggles. Some members feel that [[Caprica (TOS)|Capricans]], or more precisely [[Kobol (TOS-RH)|Kobollians]], have held authority over the fleet for too long. Others question Apollo's ability to lead, though nobody denies his fighting skills or courage. His considerable ingenuity has always been overshadowed by his father's, and his bluntness has offended most Quorum members at one time or another.<ref name="ARM99">{{ | The Quorum frequently experiences internal conflicts and power struggles. Some members feel that [[Caprica (TOS)|Capricans]], or more precisely [[Kobol (TOS-RH)|Kobollians]], have held authority over the fleet for too long. Others question Apollo's ability to lead, though nobody denies his fighting skills or courage. His considerable ingenuity has always been overshadowed by his father's, and his bluntness has offended most Quorum members at one time or another.<ref name="ARM99">{{RH|1|99}}</ref> | ||
Ambassador Puck proves to be a particularly divisive figure, attempting to undermine Tigh's appointment of Apollo as interim commander. He accuses Tigh of lobbying other Quorum members independently and trying to subvert the entire purpose of the Quorum. Puck questions whether Apollo possesses Adama's natural leadership and wisdom, suggesting the young commander has charisma but will never be the leader his father was.<ref name="ARM40">{{ | Ambassador Puck proves to be a particularly divisive figure, attempting to undermine Tigh's appointment of Apollo as interim commander. He accuses Tigh of lobbying other Quorum members independently and trying to subvert the entire purpose of the Quorum. Puck questions whether Apollo possesses Adama's natural leadership and wisdom, suggesting the young commander has charisma but will never be the leader his father was.<ref name="ARM40">{{RH|1|40}}</ref> | ||
The Quorum also grapples with the issue of [[Baltar (TOS-RH)|Baltar]], who has cooperated with them at every turn but uses his freedom to try rewriting history, convincing people he was an unwilling pawn in the Cylon betrayal. [[Kiera (TOS-RH)|Siress Kiera]] believes him and appears with him publicly, serving as his friend and confidante. President Tigh is incensed and asks the Quorum for a formal censure against Kiera, but receives only a private reprimand instead. Tigh threatens that if Kiera ignores their concerns, Baltar will be returned to the ''[[Icarus (TOS-RH)|Icarus]]'' and imprisoned for life.<ref name="WAR69">{{ | The Quorum also grapples with the issue of [[Baltar (TOS-RH)|Baltar]], who has cooperated with them at every turn but uses his freedom to try rewriting history, convincing people he was an unwilling pawn in the Cylon betrayal. [[Kiera (TOS-RH)|Siress Kiera]] believes him and appears with him publicly, serving as his friend and confidante. President Tigh is incensed and asks the Quorum for a formal censure against Kiera, but receives only a private reprimand instead. Tigh threatens that if Kiera ignores their concerns, Baltar will be returned to the ''[[Icarus (TOS-RH)|Icarus]]'' and imprisoned for life.<ref name="WAR69">{{RH|2|69}}</ref> | ||
During the crisis on [[Poseidon (TOS-RH)|Poseidon]], the Quorum invites [[Cain (TOS-RH)|Commander Cain]] to provide insight into the situation with the [[Chitain]] and guidance on deploying available forces. Some Quorum members believe the presence of a living legend like Cain will boost morale, particularly with Apollo away from the fleet. However, Athena protests this invitation, arguing that Cain's dissembling and secretiveness brought about the crisis.<ref name="WAR189">{{ | During the crisis on [[Poseidon (TOS-RH)|Poseidon]], the Quorum invites [[Cain (TOS-RH)|Commander Cain]] to provide insight into the situation with the [[Chitain]] and guidance on deploying available forces. Some Quorum members believe the presence of a living legend like Cain will boost morale, particularly with Apollo away from the fleet. However, Athena protests this invitation, arguing that Cain's dissembling and secretiveness brought about the crisis.<ref name="WAR189">{{RH|2|189}}</ref> | ||
====The Kobol Crisis==== | ====The Kobol Crisis==== | ||
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* The Pit on ''[[Ursus (TOS-RH)|Ursus]]'' will be monitored more closely and receive frequent medical team visits | * The Pit on ''[[Ursus (TOS-RH)|Ursus]]'' will be monitored more closely and receive frequent medical team visits | ||
The Quorum elects [[Sheba (TOS-RH)|Major Sheba]] to fill the position left by Puck's death, as the seat must be filled by a native of [[Scorpius]]. In a unanimous decision, they name one of the most courageous Warriors in the fleet's history to the council. Apollo is surprised and Sheba is taken aback by the announcement.<ref name="ARM275">{{ | The Quorum elects [[Sheba (TOS-RH)|Major Sheba]] to fill the position left by Puck's death, as the seat must be filled by a native of [[Scorpius]]. In a unanimous decision, they name one of the most courageous Warriors in the fleet's history to the council. Apollo is surprised and Sheba is taken aback by the announcement.<ref name="ARM275">{{RH|1|275}}</ref> | ||
Tigh then announces that Athena has been selected as the new fleet commander, noting he will let her address the current state of the fleet and hopes for the future. The announcement ends the long period of uncertainty that has plagued the fleet since Adama's death.<ref name="ARM275" /> | Tigh then announces that Athena has been selected as the new fleet commander, noting he will let her address the current state of the fleet and hopes for the future. The announcement ends the long period of uncertainty that has plagued the fleet since Adama's death.<ref name="ARM275" /> | ||