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[[ | [[Image:ViperWepsSchool_AoC.JPG|thumb|right|2nd Raptor Squadron and Viper Weapons School crests {{TRS|Act of Contrition}}.]] | ||
Numerous squadron insignia<ref> | Numerous squadron insignia<ref> | ||
*This is a reference to the use of now-commonplace shoulder sleeve unit insignia [http://www.army.mil/symbols/uniformtraditions3.html popularized in armed services such as the U.S. Army] as early as 1918. | *This is a reference to the use of now-commonplace shoulder sleeve unit insignia [http://www.army.mil/symbols/uniformtraditions3.html popularized in armed services such as the U.S. Army] as early as 1918. | ||
* It is possible that some of these insignia actually belong to larger units, such as [[w:Wing (air force unit)|wings]], which are composed of several squadrons in turn (with 12-24 planes each). In many real-world air forces wings have own insignia and names, but no evidence exists as to whether the [[Colonial Fleet ( | * It is possible that some of these insignia actually belong to larger units, such as [[w:Wing (air force unit)|wings]], which are composed of several squadrons in turn (with 12-24 planes each). In many real-world air forces wings have own insignia and names, but no evidence exists as to whether the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] is structured in the same way. Since the [[Raptor]] patch is labeled "Fighter Squadron 10", Battlestar Wiki chooses to treat all of them as squadrons. There is also a "7th Raptor Squadron - Battleaxe" patch. | ||
</ref> are visible on the walls of the pilots' [[Pilot ready rooms|ready room]] on '' | </ref> are visible on the walls of the pilots' [[Pilot ready rooms|ready room]] on [[Galactica (RDM)|''Galactica'']]. The squadrons can contain both [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] and [[Raptor]] pilots, which comprise its ''air wing'',<ref>Admiral [[Helena Cain]] in "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]" uses the term in context: "I'm going to integrate the crews. And I'm starting by reassigning Captain Adama to the ''Pegasus'' air wing."</ref> the sum of all Viper squadrons, [[Raptor]]s and [[Refueling tanker|support ships]] assigned to a [[battlestar]]. | ||
An air wing is commanded by the battlestar's senior pilot, the [[CAG|Commander, Air Group]], or "CAG". The term air group is only used in the title of the CAG, as in practice the Viper and Raptor force is called "air wing" {{TRS|Pegasus (episode)}} <ref>The term "air group" is technically obsolete in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy as air groups are now known as ''air wings''. While the senior pilot title is officially ''Commander, Air Wing'' (CAW), the term of "CAG" is still used informally as a portmanteau. ''Battlestar Galactica'' reflects the same informality.</ref>. | An air wing is commanded by the battlestar's senior pilot, the [[CAG|Commander, Air Group]], or "CAG". The term air group is only used in the title of the CAG, as in practice the Viper and Raptor force is called "air wing" {{TRS|Pegasus (episode)}} <ref>The term "air group" is technically obsolete in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy as air groups are now known as ''air wings''. While the senior pilot title is officially ''Commander, Air Wing'' (CAW), the term of "CAG" is still used informally as a portmanteau. ''Battlestar Galactica'' reflects the same informality.</ref>. | ||
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Squadrons are purely organizational in nature and probably also a matter of generating ''esprit de corps'' (positive morale) in a group of pilots. In combat, Viper squadrons are color-coded, i.e. [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]] and [[Red Squadron (RDM)|Red Squadron]], depending on the mission parameters. | Squadrons are purely organizational in nature and probably also a matter of generating ''esprit de corps'' (positive morale) in a group of pilots. In combat, Viper squadrons are color-coded, i.e. [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]] and [[Red Squadron (RDM)|Red Squadron]], depending on the mission parameters. | ||
An organizational chart in the episode "[[The Passage]]" shows that ''Galactica'' operates four squadrons with 10 to 16 pilots each. Each squadron has a mix of Viper and Raptor pilots <ref>It is unknown how accurately the writers follow this chart. Flight operations depicted in other episodes might differ from it in details. For example both [[Louanne Katraine]] and | An organizational chart in the episode "[[The Passage]]" shows that ''Galactica'' operates four squadrons with 10 to 16 pilots each. Each squadron has a mix of Viper and Raptor pilots <ref>It is unknown how accurately the writers follow this chart. Flight operations depicted in other episodes might differ from it in details. For example both [[Louanne Katraine]] and [[Karl Agathon]] lead [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron/Blue Team]] some time, but are shown to be in different squadrons on the chart. Since the names are on magnetic cards, the roster may also be in flux from an in-universe point of view.</ref>. The known squadron leaders at that time are [[Kara Thrace]], Louanne Katraine and [[Ricky Richardson]]. After Thrace is [[Maelstrom|presumed dead]], Agathon rises to squadron leader as well {{TRS|The Son Also Rises}}. | ||
== Known Squadrons == | == Known Squadrons == | ||
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=== Primus === | === Primus === | ||
[[ | [[Image:Primusphoto.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Primus patch is visible in this old photo of William Adama.]] | ||
'''Primus''' is the name of ''Galactica'' | '''Primus''' is the name of ''Galactica's'' 1st Viper Squadron. | ||
[[William Adama]] was a member of this fighter group, in addition to other pilots from the [[Cylon War]] era such as [[Raymond Lai]]. The logo of this group is adorned prominently on the nose of many restored [[Viper Mark II]] fighters that were to occupy the [[Galactica Museum]]. | [[William Adama]] was a member of this fighter group, in addition to other pilots from the [[Cylon War]] era such as [[Raymond Lai]]. The logo of this group is adorned prominently on the nose of many restored [[Viper Mark II]] fighters that were to occupy the [[Galactica Museum]]. | ||
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=== Vigilantes === | === Vigilantes === | ||
[[ | [[Image:Vigil Mini.JPG|thumb|Vigilantes squadron crest in Colonel Tigh's quarters {{TRS|Miniseries}}.]] | ||
The Vigilantes, 3rd Viper Squadron, is a long-established unit in the Colonial Fleet before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]]. Given that the squadron's logo adorns a wall in the quarters of Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] (a commanding officer long removed from pilot service), it is likely that Tigh served as a member of the Vigilantes as a Viper pilot in the first Cylon War. | The Vigilantes, 3rd Viper Squadron, is a long-established unit in the Colonial Fleet before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Cylon attack]]. Given that the squadron's logo adorns a wall in the quarters of Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] (a commanding officer long removed from pilot service), it is likely that Tigh served as a member of the Vigilantes as a Viper pilot in the first Cylon War. | ||
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*[[Jackson Spencer|Jackson "Ripper" Spencer]] | *[[Jackson Spencer|Jackson "Ripper" Spencer]] | ||
*[["Jolly" Anders]] | *[["Jolly" Anders]] | ||
* | *[[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]] | ||
*[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | *[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | ||
*[[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] | *[[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]] | ||