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{{disline|For sexuality in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see: [[Sexuality in Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]].}} | {{disline|For sexuality in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see: [[Sexuality in Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]].}} | ||
'''Sexuality in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]''' echoes many of the sentiments of classic science fiction of the early to late twentieth-century, particularly the late 1970s, when the series first aired. | |||
Such relationships were purely heterosexual in nature, with an emphasis of certain males (i.e. {{TOS|Starbuck}}, [[Sire]] [[Uri]], and Count [[Iblis]]) seeking the partnership of various females, but typically independent (and unbeknownst) to the other females. | |||
== Polygamy and Monogamy == | == Polygamy and Monogamy == | ||
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Yet despite this, monogamy appears to be the default mating practice of the Colonies, as many Colonials were [[Seal]]ed to only one mate, among them: | Yet despite this, monogamy appears to be the default mating practice of the Colonies, as many Colonials were [[Seal]]ed to only one mate, among them: | ||
* [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Serina]] {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}} | * [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Serina]] {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}} | ||
* {{TOS|Adama}} and [[Ila]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}} | * {{TOS|Adama}} and [[Ila]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}} | ||
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Although monogamy apparently reigns on the Colonies, many Colonial males such as Starbuck, [[Chameleon]], and Sire Uri tend to regale themselves with multiple female companions. | Although monogamy apparently reigns on the Colonies, many Colonial males such as Starbuck, [[Chameleon]], and Sire Uri tend to regale themselves with multiple female companions. | ||
Being the primary "swash-bucking" character, Starbuck tends to engage in flirtatious relationships with the various women he has come across, including: {{TOS|Athena}}, [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] {{OS|Take the Celestra}}, [[Cassiopeia]], [[Miri]] {{OS|The Young Lords}} | Being the primary "swash-bucking" character, Starbuck tends to engage in flirtatious relationships with the various women he has come across, including: {{TOS|Athena}}, [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] {{OS|Take the Celestra}}, [[Cassiopeia]], [[Miri]] {{OS|The Young Lords}}, and even attempted to flirt with [[Sheba]] {{OS|The Living Legend, Part I}}. | ||
In addition, it is indicated that women also regaled themselves with multiple male companions. In "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Iblis]] comments to Starbuck that Sheba should not limit herself to one man, when Starbuck notes that Sheba seemed to dump Iblis in favor of Apollo during a [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] celebration. | In addition, it is indicated that women also regaled themselves with multiple male companions. In "[[War of the Gods, Part II]]," [[Iblis]] comments to Starbuck that Sheba should not limit herself to one man, when Starbuck notes that Sheba seemed to dump Iblis in favor of Apollo during a [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] celebration. | ||
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== Socialators == | == Socialators == | ||
[[Socialator]]s are a form of sexual companion serving the Colonies. Their vocation is sanctified by "the elders," whose gender was never directly specified either way. People practicing this vocation are viewed with disdain by religious groups like the [[Otori Sect]] and, judging by Cassiopeia's quick defense of the vocation to Starbuck, others {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | [[Socialator]]s are a form of sexual companion serving the Colonies. Their vocation is sanctified by "the elders," whose gender was never directly specified either way. People practicing this vocation are viewed with disdain by religious groups like the [[Otori Sect]] and, judging by Cassiopeia's quick defense of the vocation to Starbuck, others {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | ||
== Religious implications == | == Religious implications == | ||
The most religious of the Twelve Colonies, the [[Gemini|Gemonese]], treat contact between the sexes very differently than members from other Colonies. The aforementioned Otori Sect's high priests permit contact between the genders during the [[ | The most religious of the Twelve Colonies, the [[Gemini|Gemonese]], treat contact between the sexes very differently than members from other Colonies. The aforementioned Otori Sect's high priests permit contact between the genders during the [[Worship of the Sun Storm]], which occurs every seven [[yahren]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | ||
[[Category: A to Z]] | [[Category: A to Z]] | ||
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[[Category: 1980]] | [[Category: 1980]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||