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:''This article explains the legislative body in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. For information on its [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] counterpart, see [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)]].'' | :''This article explains the legislative body in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. For information on its [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] counterpart, see [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)]].'' | ||
[[ | [[Image:4x03 Quorum of Twelve.jpg|thumb|The current Quorum of Twelve]] | ||
The '''Quorum of Twelve''' is a unicameral deliberative body<ref>The Quorum combines features from the [[w: U.N. Security Council|U.N. Security Council]], [[Wikipedia: United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] and the [[Wikipedia: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] | The '''Quorum of Twelve''' is a unicameral deliberative body<ref>The Quorum combines features from the [[w: U.N. Security Council|U.N. Security Council]], [[Wikipedia: United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] and the [[Wikipedia: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] (a leadership body in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and some other Mormon sects).</ref> that grants each of the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]] one elected representative, who votes on and brings issues to be discussed. The scope of these issues, in the aftermath of the [[Cylon attack]], is likely to be quite broad due to the lack of any other organized political bodies. | ||
In practice, the Quorum is the counterpoint to the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies#Executive Branch|President]] of the Twelve Colonies. While the executive branch has great power, the Quorum likely needs to ratify all laws devised by the president and the cabinet. It is also able to veto [[Law of the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Presidential provisions|presidential provisions]]. | In practice, the Quorum is the counterpoint to the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies#Executive Branch|President]] of the Twelve Colonies. While the executive branch has great power, the Quorum likely needs to ratify all laws devised by the president and the cabinet. It is also able to veto [[Law of the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Presidential provisions|presidential provisions]]. | ||
It is believed that the Quorum was instituted by the [[Articles of Colonization]]; 52 years prior to the final [[Cylon attack]]. | |||
==First Roslin Administration== | ==First Roslin Administration== | ||
After the loss of the Quorum under President Adar, [[Laura Roslin|President Roslin]] reestablishes a new Quorum on [[Colonial Day (holiday)|Colonial Day]]. Its representatives, elected by the populous, include: | After the loss of the Quorum under President Adar, [[Laura Roslin|President Roslin]] reestablishes a new Quorum on [[Colonial Day (holiday)|Colonial Day]]. Its representatives, elected by the populous, include: | ||
[[ | [[Image:Cloud 9 Ballroom.jpg|thumb|The Quorum of Twelve meets for the first time in the ''[[Cloud 9]]'' ballroom.]] | ||
* [[Tom Zarek]] of [[Sagittaron]] | * [[Tom Zarek]] of [[Sagittaron]] | ||
* [[Marshall Bagot]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Virgon|Virgon]] | |||
* [[Sarah Porter]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Gemenon|Gemenon]] | |||
* [[Robin Wenutu]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Canceron|Canceron]] | |||
* [[Safiya Sanne]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Picon|Picon]] | |||
* [[Gaius Baltar]] of [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]<ref>As shown in "[[Dirty Hands]]", Baltar's colony of origin is actually [[Aerelon]]. However, this is not common knowledge to the Colonials at the time of his appointment to the Quorum seat.</ref> | |||
* [[Eladio Puasha]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Scorpia|Scorpia]] | |||
* [[Pergia Envito]] of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Tauron|Tauron]] | |||
* [[Alexander Amiet]] of [[Aerelon]] | |||
Secluded in his lab, [[Gaius Baltar]] seems unaware that he has even been nominated for the Caprican post until he is made aware of the decision. | Secluded in his lab, [[Gaius Baltar]] seems unaware that he has even been nominated for the Caprican post until he is made aware of the decision. | ||
One of the primary issues of the new Quorum | One of the primary issues of the new Quorum is the election of a vice president as the Quorum is responsible for the confirmation of the successor to that office. If there is a tie, as is the case during the campaign of Tom Zarek and Gaius Baltar, the president is the one who casts the tie-breaking vote ([[Colonial Day]]). | ||
This Quorum of Twelve assembles on ''[[Cloud 9]]''. | |||
==Baltar Administration== | ==Baltar Administration== | ||
With the loss of ''Cloud 9'' shortly after [[Gaius Baltar]]'s inauguration, the Quorum's meeting place is destroyed. A number of delegates may also have died in the disaster. The Quorum continued to meet throughout the Baltar administration until at least its surrender to the Cylons a year later on [[New Caprica]]<ref>Gaius Baltar: If it's not the union, it's the Quorum. And if it's not the Quorum, it's the People's Council. | With the loss of ''Cloud 9'' shortly after [[Gaius Baltar]]'s inauguration, the Quorum's meeting place is destroyed. A number of delegates may also have died in the disaster. The Quorum continued to meet throughout the Baltar administration until at least its surrender to the Cylons a year later on [[New Caprica]]<ref>Gaius Baltar: If it's not the union, it's the Quorum. And if it's not the Quorum, it's the People's Council. ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]])</ref>. It appears to have been dissolved at some point during the Cylon occupation<ref>Laura Roslin: So, [[Tom Zarek|Mr. President]], how long before the new Quorum of Twelve can be sworn in? ([[Collaborators]])</ref>. | ||
==Zarek/Second Roslin Administration== | ==Zarek/Second Roslin/Adama Administration== | ||
President Tom Zarek oversees the appointment of a new Quorum, who later approves the transition of presidential powers from Zarek to [[Laura Roslin]] after the [[Second Exodus]] | President Tom Zarek oversees the appointment of a new Quorum, who later approves the transition of presidential powers from Zarek to [[Laura Roslin]] after the [[Second Exodus]] ([[Collaborators]]). | ||
Meeting on ''[[Colonial One]]'' with the [[Fleet News Service|press]] in attendance, now-Vice President Zarek appears to act as chairman to an unruly Quorum | Meeting on ''[[Colonial One]]'' with the [[Fleet News Service|press]] in attendance, now-Vice President Zarek appears to act as chairman to an unruly Quorum ([[The Ties That Bind]]). | ||
The representatives on this Quorum include: | The representatives on this Quorum include: | ||
* [[Jacob Cantrell]] of Sagittaron | * [[Jacob Cantrell]] of Sagittaron | ||
* | * [[Lee Adama]] of Caprica (succeeding [[Cowen]]) | ||
* an unnamed [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Picon Delegate|delegate]] from Picon | |||
* an unnamed | * an unnamed [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Gemenon Delegate|delegate]] from Gemenon | ||
* an unnamed | * [[Reza Chronides]] (unknown colony), succeeded by an unnamed [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Speaking Delegate 3|delegate]] | ||
* | * seven further [[Unnamed civilians in the Fleet (RDM)#Speaking Delegate #2|unnamed delegates]] (three women and four men) | ||
* | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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