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{{disline|This article is about [[Original Series]] | {{disline|This article is about the Rising Star as seen in the [[Original Series]]. For the [[Re-imagined Series]] version, see [[Rising Star (TRS)]].}} | ||
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'''''T.S.S. Rising Star''''' is one of the 220 civilian ships of [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''{{TOS|Galactica}}''{{'|s}} [[The Fleet (TOS)|rag-tag fugitive fleet]]. | '''''T.S.S. Rising Star''''' is one of the 220 civilian ships of [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''{{TOS|Galactica}}''{{'|s}} [[The Fleet (TOS)|rag-tag fugitive fleet]]. | ||
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== After the Thousand-Yahren War == | == After the Thousand-Yahren War == | ||
[[File:Rising-star00.jpeg|thumb|left|''Rising Star'']] | [[File:Rising-star00.jpeg|thumb|left|''Rising Star'']] | ||
With the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] resulting in a devastating defeat for the Colonials, ''Rising Star'' became one of the 220 ships to survive the Cylons' holocaust. Under the direction of ''Galactica'''s [[Warriors]], including Flight Sergeant [[Ortega]], ''Rising Star'' is used to rescue any surviving women and children on [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Caprica|Caprica]]. Despite these restrictions, Ortega takes bribes by at least three men for spots aboard the ship {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | With the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] resulting in a devastating defeat for the Colonials, ''Rising Star'' became one of the 220 ships to survive the Cylons' holocaust. Under the direction of ''Galactica'''s [[Warriors]], including Flight Sergeant [[Ortega]], ''Rising Star'' is used to rescue any surviving women and children on [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Caprica|Caprica]]. Despite these restrictions, Ortega takes bribes by at least three men for spots aboard the ship {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
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Further, many of the facilities aboard ''Rising Star'' are used by the survivors in the Fleet, including the chancery, dancing halls, and for sports, such as [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]]. Shuttles between ships in the Fleet, such as ''[[Canaris]]'', ferry survivors to and from ''Rising Star'' {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.{{clear}} | Further, many of the facilities aboard ''Rising Star'' are used by the survivors in the Fleet, including the chancery, dancing halls, and for sports, such as [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]]. Shuttles between ships in the Fleet, such as ''[[Canaris]]'', ferry survivors to and from ''Rising Star'' {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.{{clear}} | ||
== Related Imagery == | == Related Imagery == | ||
=== Astral Lounge === | === Astral Lounge === | ||
The '''Astral Lounge'''<ref>This name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind [[Siress]] [[Blassie]] {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.</ref> is an open location featuring various tables and a large, open area for dancing. Celebrations held in Count [[Iblis]]' honor were held here following a Triad match wherein [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]'s blue team won {{OS|War of the Gods, Part II}}. | The '''Astral Lounge'''<ref>This name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind [[Siress]] [[Blassie]] {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.</ref> is an open location featuring various tables and a large, open area for dancing. Celebrations held in Count [[Iblis]]' honor were held here following a Triad match wherein [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]]'s blue team won {{OS|War of the Gods, Part II}}. | ||
[[Maga]] and two other [[Borellian Nomen]] pursue [[Chameleon]] to ''Rising Star.'' While seated at a table, the youngest, [[Taba]], violently reacts to sighting Chameleon with his dance partner, [[Siress]] [[Blassie]], by drawing his [[laser bola]], prompting the unwanted attention of Boomer and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] to Maga's disgust. A [[vertical supporter]] takes the brunt of the laser bola's impact before the bola self-destruct {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}. | [[Maga]] and two other [[Borellian Nomen]] pursue [[Chameleon]] to ''Rising Star.'' While seated at a table, the youngest, [[Taba]], violently reacts to sighting Chameleon with his dance partner, [[Siress]] [[Blassie]], by drawing his [[laser bola]], prompting the unwanted attention of Boomer and [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] to Maga's disgust. A [[vertical supporter]] takes the brunt of the laser bola's impact before the bola self-destruct {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.<gallery> | ||
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File:TOS - TMWNL - Astral Lounge with Vertical Supporter.jpg|An emptied Astral Lounge following [[Taba]]'s drawing of [[laser bola]] {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}. | File:TOS - TMWNL - Astral Lounge with Vertical Supporter.jpg|An emptied Astral Lounge following [[Taba]]'s drawing of [[laser bola]] {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}. | ||
File:TOS - TMWNL - Rod Dance.jpg|Acrobats performing the [[rod dance]] on a dance floor within the Astral Lounge {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}. | File:TOS - TMWNL - Rod Dance.jpg|Acrobats performing the [[rod dance]] on a dance floor within the Astral Lounge {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}. | ||
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=== Dining === | === Dining === | ||
''Rising Star'' features varying locations for fine dining, either in public or private.<gallery mode="slideshow"> | |||
''Rising Star'' features varying locations for fine dining, either in public or private. | |||
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Mushies.jpg|{{TOS|Athena}} enjoys the [[mushies]] in a private dining area while on her date with {{TOS|Starbuck}} {{OS|The Long Patrol}}. | Mushies.jpg|{{TOS|Athena}} enjoys the [[mushies]] in a private dining area while on her date with {{TOS|Starbuck}} {{OS|The Long Patrol}}. | ||
MOTRS - Spectator's Lounge.png|A spectator's lounge, where [[Pallon]] serves drinks to {{TOS|Adama}} and {{TOS|Tigh}} {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | MOTRS - Spectator's Lounge.png|A spectator's lounge, where [[Pallon]] serves drinks to {{TOS|Adama}} and {{TOS|Tigh}} {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
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=== Gambling Chancery === | === Gambling Chancery === | ||
A gambling chancery compartment features numerous games of chance, ranging from card games to slot machines. A row of slot-machine games within tubular projections are arrayed on a bulkhead, while other games of chance akin to dice games and card games, are hosted at various tables along the inside of the compartment {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | A gambling chancery compartment features numerous games of chance, ranging from card games to slot machines. A row of slot-machine games within tubular projections are arrayed on a bulkhead, while other games of chance akin to dice games and card games, are hosted at various tables along the inside of the compartment {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
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==== Docking Lounge ==== | ==== Docking Lounge ==== | ||
The '''Docking Lounge'''<ref>This name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] when he informs [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] that the [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] have not yet left {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.</ref> is a pass-through room where those just docking egress into ''Rising Star''. It also acts as a waiting room for passengers waiting for their shuttle. A bulkhead [[scanner]] shows various content, including [[Omega]]'s recruitment commercial {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|Murder on the Rising Star}}.<gallery mode="slideshow"> | |||
The '''Docking Lounge'''<ref>This name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] when he informs [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] that the [[Borellian Nomen|Nomen]] have not yet left {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.</ref> is a pass-through room where those just docking egress into ''Rising Star''. It also acts as a waiting room for passengers waiting for their shuttle. A bulkhead [[scanner]] shows various content, including [[Omega]]'s recruitment commercial {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | |||
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MOTRS - Cassiopeia in the Embarkation Lounge.png| | MOTRS - Cassiopeia in the Embarkation Lounge.png| | ||
[[Cassiopeia]] waits for {{TOS|Starbuck}} in an embarkation lounge before leaving on the next [[shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | [[Cassiopeia]] waits for {{TOS|Starbuck}} in an embarkation lounge before leaving on the next [[shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
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* A ship matching ''Rising Star'''s design appears in ''{{RDM|Pegasus}}''{{'|s}} civilian fleet in "[[Razor]]," as one of many visual nods to the [[Original Series]] in the episode. However, it was not ''[[Rising Star (RDM)|Rising Star]]'' herself, as these ships were abandoned and did not make contact with ''{{RDM|Galactica}}''{{'|s}} [[The Fleet (RDM)|civilian fleet]]. Another ship sharing the same configuration is part of ''Galactica'''s fleet {{TRS|Escape Velocity}}, although it is not identified by name until "[[The Plan]]". | * A ship matching ''Rising Star'''s design appears in ''{{RDM|Pegasus}}''{{'|s}} civilian fleet in "[[Razor]]," as one of many visual nods to the [[Original Series]] in the episode. However, it was not ''[[Rising Star (RDM)|Rising Star]]'' herself, as these ships were abandoned and did not make contact with ''{{RDM|Galactica}}''{{'|s}} [[The Fleet (RDM)|civilian fleet]]. Another ship sharing the same configuration is part of ''Galactica'''s fleet {{TRS|Escape Velocity}}, although it is not identified by name until "[[The Plan]]". | ||
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