Editing Rising Star (TOS)

{{disline|This article is about [[Original Series]]' ''Rising Star''. For the [[Re-imagined Series]] version, see [[Rising Star (TRS)]].}}

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| series=TOS
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| image= Risingstar.jpg
| title= Rising Star
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| race= Colonial
| type= Civilian
| role= Luxury Liner
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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]].  

== History ==

Prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar]] and subsequent fall of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man|Twelve Colonies]], ''Rising Star'' was a luxury liner operated by [[Trans Stellar Spacelines]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}} which traveled throughout the Colonies and various sectors in the Colonial sphere of influence {{OS|The Long Patrol}}. It is capable of both atmospheric and space flight, as well as planetary landing and unaided launch {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. 

''Rising Star'' consists of at least seven decks, including an "elite" level and storage facilities inaccessible by passengers {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.  Among these levels are a gambling chancery {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|Murder on the Rising Star}}, guest rooms {{OS|The Long Patrol}}, dining level {{OS|The Long Patrol}} and recreation level where visitors could watch [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] competitions {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. She also contains a main waiting area for passengers that arrive and depart the ship {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}} and various entertainment areas, such as open stages where dances and shows are performed {{OS|War of the Gods, Part II|The Man with Nine Lives}}. 

Her crew consists of various hired security guards, [[maitre d']]s, chancery game operators and other crew employed by Trans Stellar Spacelines.

== After the Thousand-Yahren War ==

[[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''&#39;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}}. 

After the Fleet was settled, Commander {{TOS|Adama}} opens the dining level on ''Rising Star'' as a morale booster among the survivors, in the hopes of giving them an evening to look forward too.  So popular is this idea that the waiting list is noted to be at least a [[yahren]] long {{OS|The Long Patrol}}.

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}}

== Tie-in Material Information ==

* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):''

: A luxury liner that was designed and created for the entertainment and pleasure of the Colonists. Since the [[Final Destruction]] it is used for [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] members and the [[Colonial Warrior|Warriors]] on leave. It is particularly famous for its expensive gambling-[[chancery]] and its beautiful dance area. <ref>{{cite book|last=Kraus|first=Bruce|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=|year=1979|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]|publisher=|location=|id=|pages=49}}</ref>

== Related Imagery ==

=== 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}}. 

[[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>
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}}. 
</gallery>

=== Dining ===

''Rising Star'' features varying locations for fine dining, either in public or private.

<gallery mode="slideshow">
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}}.
</gallery>

=== 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}}. 

=== Sports ===

<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:MOTRS - Triad Court and Spectator Section.png|The [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] court with spectators looking downward, and protected by a clear glass-like barrier {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
Image:MOTRS - IFB Booth.png|{{TOS|Boomer}} and [[Zed]] provide sports coverage from a booth used by [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
File:MOTRS - Officiator Station.png|The [[Officiator]]'s station overseeing the Triad court {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
File:MOTRS - VIP Seating.png|VIP (Very Important Person) seating situated above the green goal at the Triad court. Seated are [[Cassiopeia]], {{TOS|Athena}} and [[Sheba]] {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
</gallery>

=== Stowage ===

=== Travel Facilities ===

==== 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">
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}}.
</gallery>

=== Other ===

<gallery mode="slideshow">
MOTRS - Sparring in Rising Star Corridor.png|Corridor outside a locker room where rivals {{TOS|Starbuck}} and [[Ortega]] spar after a heated [[Triad (TOS)|Triad]] game {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
File:MOTRS - Changing Room.png |Inside of a locker room where Ortega changes into his [[Uniform (TOS)|uniform]] before being slain {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
</gallery>

== Notes ==

* The streamlined design of ''Rising Star'' is not typical for the ragtag fleet.

=== Re-imagined Series ===

* A ship matching ''Rising Star''&#39;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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