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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)]].}} | ||
[[File:TOS - SOSW - Steam Purge.jpg|thumb|{{TOS|Starbuck}} experiences a cathartic steam purge {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.]] | [[File:TOS - SOSW - Steam Purge.jpg|thumb|{{TOS|Starbuck}} experiences a cathartic steam purge {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.]] | ||
'''Sexuality in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]''' echoes many of the sentiments of classic Western science fiction of the early to late twentieth-century, particularly the late 1970s CE, when the series debuted. | |||
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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== 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 [[High Worship of the Sunstorm]], which occurs every seven [[yahren]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | 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 [[High Worship of the Sunstorm]], 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]] | ||