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They are a primary workhorse of the [[Cylon Empire]]'s military campaigns, and are versatile in their use as platforms for numerous types of engagements, from their use as bomber craft on planetary targets to using their crafts as weapons themselves in suicide runs. They are also used in transportation of cargo and personnel. | They are a primary workhorse of the [[Cylon Empire]]'s military campaigns, and are versatile in their use as platforms for numerous types of engagements, from their use as bomber craft on planetary targets to using their crafts as weapons themselves in suicide runs. They are also used in transportation of cargo and personnel. | ||
Raiders are not only part of a [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]]'s standard complement | Raiders are not only part of a [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]]'s standard complement, but also part of the complement of [[Gamoray|various outposts]] and [[Cylon listening post|listening posts]]. | ||
== Crew and Armament == | == Crew and Armament == | ||
Raiders are typically crewed by three [[Centurion (TOS)|centurions]]. Two centurions sit up front at the controls to pilot the ship, while the third centurion sits on a raised chair behind the others to command and coordinate {{OS|The Hand of God}}. | Raiders are typically crewed by three [[Centurion (TOS)|centurions]]. Two centurions sit up front at the controls to pilot the ship, while the third centurion sits on a raised chair behind the others to command and coordinate {{OS|The Hand of God}}. | ||
It is armed with two forward-firing laser cannons and can carry bombs in bays within the wings and on racks mounted beneath the wings {{OS|Saga of a Star World|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}}. | It is armed with two forward-firing laser cannons and can carry bombs in bays within the wings and on racks mounted beneath the wings {{OS|Saga of a Star World|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}}. | ||
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== ''Galactica 1980'' == | == ''Galactica 1980'' == | ||
{{separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Galactica 1980}} | {{separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Galactica 1980}}Raiders continue to be the primary attack craft of the [[Cylons (1980)|Cylons]], harassing the [[Galactican Fleet]] well into 1970 CE / 7368 {{G80|The Return of Starbuck}}. | ||
Raiders continue to be the primary attack craft of the [[Cylons (1980)|Cylons]], harassing the [[Galactican Fleet]] well into 1970 CE / 7368 {{G80|The Return of Starbuck}}. | |||
In the ten yahren hence, they develop a [[A-B Raider|successor variant]] that is better armed and capable of surviving a one-to-one engagement with a [[Viper (1980)|Viper]] {{G80|The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I}}. However, they still rely on the standard Raider for most engagements {{G80|Space Croppers}}. | In the ten yahren hence, they develop a [[A-B Raider|successor variant]] that is better armed and capable of surviving a one-to-one engagement with a [[Viper (1980)|Viper]] {{G80|The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I}}. However, they still rely on the standard Raider for most engagements {{G80|Space Croppers}}. | ||
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{{separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS}} | {{separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS}} | ||
[[File:Marvel - Raider.png|thumb|One of many Raiders pursuing {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Zac}}, who've uncovered the numerous phalanxes of Raiders in waiting, precipitating the {{alt|Battle of Cimtar}} {{comics|marvel|1}}.]] | [[File:Marvel - Raider.png|thumb|One of many Raiders pursuing {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Zac}}, who've uncovered the numerous phalanxes of Raiders in waiting, precipitating the {{alt|Battle of Cimtar}} ({{comics|marvel|1}}).]] | ||
The '''Raider''' is the primary space superiority fighter of the {{alt|Cylon Empire}}, often deployed by {{alt|basestar|TOS}}s. | The '''Raider''' is the primary space superiority fighter of the {{alt|Cylon Empire}}, often deployed by {{alt|basestar|TOS}}s. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Cylon ships of the identical appearance were used during the [[Cylon War]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]] {{TRS|Razor}}. | * Cylon ships of the identical appearance were used during the [[Cylon War]] in the [[Re-imagined Series]] {{TRS|Razor}}. | ||
* In ''Galactica 1980'', these Raiders are still in use 30 years since the [[Battle of Cimtar|Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]. However, they are slowly being phased out by an [[A-B Raider|advanced Raider]] with increased firepower and other advanced technologies ("[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]," "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]"). | |||
* The [[Galactica 1980 4|fourth issue of the re-imagined ''Galactica 1980'']] comic book series identifies the mainstay Cylon Raider as an "alpha class." As this is a [[BW:SEPCON|separate continuity]] source, this is not considered [[canon]] to either the Original Series or its spin-off. | * The [[Galactica 1980 4|fourth issue of the re-imagined ''Galactica 1980'']] comic book series identifies the mainstay Cylon Raider as an "alpha class." As this is a [[BW:SEPCON|separate continuity]] source, this is not considered [[canon]] to either the Original Series or its spin-off. | ||
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[[Category:Ships (TOS)]] | [[Category:Ships (TOS)]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
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[[de:Zylonischer Jäger (TOS)]] | [[de:Zylonischer Jäger (TOS)]] | ||