Starbuck's Raider - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Production and Development */

2025-08-28T19:52:29Z

Production and Development

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	=== Production and Development ===		=== Production and Development ===
	* The writing staff carefully debated ~~Kara~~'s ability to revive and fly a Cylon Raider during the development of "You Can't Go Home Again."<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_thompson_raider_systems_debate">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=61}}</ref> [[Bradley Thompson]] noted they asked themselves what happens if you want to fly a Cylon craft and what the systems would be like, ultimately concluding that ~~Kara~~ was able to get pitch, roll, yaw and power from the fusion of machine and biology.		* The writing staff carefully debated Thrace's ability to revive and fly a Cylon Raider during the development of "You Can't Go Home Again."<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_thompson_raider_systems_debate">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=61}}</ref> [[Bradley Thompson]] noted they asked themselves what happens if you want to fly a Cylon craft and what the systems would be like, ultimately concluding that Thrace was able to get pitch, roll, yaw and power from the fusion of machine and biology.
	* In [[Carla Robinson]]'s first draft of "You Can't Go Home Again," Kara actually communicated with the Cylon Raider while attempting to repair it.<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_robinson_raider_communication_draft">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=61}}</ref> This concept was ultimately dropped as the writers felt it might have looked "pretty wacky" and didn't provide as much dramatic material as they'd hoped.		* In [[Carla Robinson]]'s first draft of "You Can't Go Home Again," Kara actually communicated with the Cylon Raider while attempting to repair it.<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_robinson_raider_communication_draft">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=61}}</ref> This concept was ultimately dropped as the writers felt it might have looked "pretty wacky" and didn't provide as much dramatic material as they'd hoped.
	* The organic elements in the Raider's design reflected the overarching concept that Cylons were machines evolving to become increasingly organic.<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_cylon_evolution_concept">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=141}}</ref> This philosophy extended throughout all Cylon designs, from the mechanical Centurions to the humanoid models.		* The organic elements in the Raider's design reflected the overarching concept that Cylons were machines evolving to become increasingly organic.<ref group="development" name="bassom_companion_cylon_evolution_concept">{{cite book \|author=[[David Bassom]] \|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] \|pages=141}}</ref> This philosophy extended throughout all Cylon designs, from the mechanical Centurions to the humanoid models.

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 19:51, 28 August 2025

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-[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck's Raider.jpg|thumb|[[Deckhand|Deckhands]] maneuver {{Callsign|Starbuck}}'s [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]] into its place on ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]''<nowiki/>'s [[hangar deck]] {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}]]
+[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck's Raider.jpg|thumb|[[Deckhand|Deckhands]] maneuver {{Callsign|Starbuck}}'s [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]] into its place on ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''{{'|s}} [[hangar deck]] {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}]]
 '''Starbuck's [[Raider (RDM)|Raider]]'''<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref> is a confiscated [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] craft [[Skirmish Over the Red Moon|shot down]] by Lt. {{Callsign|Starbuck}} over the [[red moon]] during a training exercise with various [[nuggets]] {{TRS|Act of Contrition}}. Thrace subsequently recovers the craft by its own power, allowing her to rejoin [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] before Commander [[William Adama]] is forced by President [[Laura Roslin]] (aided by Col. [[Saul Tigh]]) to abandon the SAR for Thrace {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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 == Understanding its FTL Capability ==
-Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series|FTL drive]] {{TRS|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.
+Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''{{'|s}} crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series|FTL drive]] {{TRS|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.
 It becomes known that Cylon FTL technology is superior to the Colonial's as Thrace absconds with the Raider, returning to [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] to recover the [[Arrow of Apollo]] from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] {{TRS|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.
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 This particular Raider's fate thereafter is unstated.
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 == References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Starbuck" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

2024-12-30T23:43:42Z

Text replacement - "Starbuck" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

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	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "{{callsign\|Starbuck}}" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "{{callsign\|Starbuck}}" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.		File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.
	File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 2.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.		File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 2.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + 1 pic

2024-03-22T21:59:02Z

+ 1 pic

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	== First Insights ==		== First Insights ==
	[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Kara Thrace with Raider.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} comes across the wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]		[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Kara Thrace with Raider.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} comes across the wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]
	After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.		After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Foot Controls.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as foot controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she uses the yellow tape from her equipment bag to spell "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan for identification.

	In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she uses the yellow tape from her equipment bag to spell "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan for identification.
	[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Foot Controls.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as foot controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]
	Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside using her hands and feet, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside using her hands and feet, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.

	== Supplemental Insights ==		== Supplemental Insights ==
			[[File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Valerii and the Raider.jpg\|thumb\|{{callsign\|Boomer}} gives [[Galen Tyrol]] insight into the {{RDM\|Raider}} {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.]]
	Using Thrace's notes, which include imprecise descriptions of its anatomy (e.g. a [[dog]]-shaped organ), Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his deck gang attempt to make sense of the Raider's operation. Some of this understanding crystallizes when Lt. {{Callsign\|Boomer}}, subconsciously communing with her Cylon nature, conveys that the Raider is more of an animal and would best respond if treated accordingly {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		Using Thrace's notes, which include imprecise descriptions of its anatomy (e.g. a [[dog]]-shaped organ), Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his deck gang attempt to make sense of the Raider's operation. Some of this understanding crystallizes when Lt. {{Callsign\|Boomer}}, subconsciously communing with her Cylon nature, conveys that the Raider is more of an animal and would best respond if treated accordingly {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Gallery */ + 3 from SDOS

2024-03-22T21:15:29Z

Gallery: + 3 from SDOS

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	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.
			File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 2.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.
			File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 3.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.
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	== References ==		== References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Gallery */ + wings

2024-03-17T21:12:46Z

Gallery: + wings

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	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "[[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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	== References ==		== References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Gallery */ pics

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Gallery: pics

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	In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she uses the yellow tape from her equipment bag to spell "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan for identification.		In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she uses the yellow tape from her equipment bag to spell "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan for identification.
			[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Foot Controls.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as foot controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]
	Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside using her hands and feet, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.

	== Supplemental Insights ==		== Supplemental Insights ==
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	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider's Underside Hatch Inner Layer.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} cuts through a membrane {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider's Underside Hatch Inner Layer.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} cuts through a membrane {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Brain.jpg\|The Raider's brain prior to its removal {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Brain.jpg\|The Raider's brain prior to its removal {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Patching the Hole with Flight Suit.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} patches the impact hole of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] with material from from her [[flight suit]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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	== References ==		== References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + pic, removing redundancy in initial opening sentence

2024-03-17T17:16:01Z

+ pic, removing redundancy in initial opening sentence

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	[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck's Raider.jpg\|thumb\|[[Deckhand\|Deckhands]] maneuver {{Callsign\|Starbuck}}'s [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] into its place on ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''<nowiki/>'s [[hangar deck]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}]]		[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck's Raider.jpg\|thumb\|[[Deckhand\|Deckhands]] maneuver {{Callsign\|Starbuck}}'s [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] into its place on ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''<nowiki/>'s [[hangar deck]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}]]
	'''Starbuck's Raider'''<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref> is a [[~~Raider~~ (RDM)\|~~Raider~~]] [[Skirmish Over the Red Moon\|shot down]] by Lt. {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} over the [[red moon]] during a training exercise with various [[nuggets]] {{TRS\|Act of Contrition}}. Thrace subsequently recovers the craft by its own power, allowing her to rejoin [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]] before Commander [[William Adama]] is forced by President [[Laura Roslin]] (aided by Col. [[Saul Tigh]]) to abandon the SAR for Thrace {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		'''Starbuck's [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]]'''<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref> is a confiscated [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] craft [[Skirmish Over the Red Moon\|shot down]] by Lt. {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} over the [[red moon]] during a training exercise with various [[nuggets]] {{TRS\|Act of Contrition}}. Thrace subsequently recovers the craft by its own power, allowing her to rejoin [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]] before Commander [[William Adama]] is forced by President [[Laura Roslin]] (aided by Col. [[Saul Tigh]]) to abandon the SAR for Thrace {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.

	Its recovery leads to many discoveries regarding Cylon biological technology, allowing the Colonials to retrofit the ship with Colonial technological instrumentation for future use {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I}}.		Its recovery leads to many discoveries regarding Cylon biological technology, allowing the Colonials to retrofit the ship with Colonial technological instrumentation for future use {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I}}.

	== First Insights ==		== First Insights ==
			[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Kara Thrace with Raider.jpg\|thumb\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} comes across the wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]
	After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.		After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* First Insights */ clarity

2024-03-17T16:53:47Z

First Insights: clarity

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	After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.		After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.

	In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she ~~also~~ uses ~~her~~ yellow tape to spell ~~out~~ "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan.		In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she uses the yellow tape from her equipment bag to spell "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan for identification.

	Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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	== Understanding its FTL Capability ==		== Understanding its FTL Capability ==
	Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series\|FTL drive]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series\|FTL drive]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

	It becomes known that Cylon FTL technology is superior to the Colonial's as Thrace absconds with the Raider, returning to [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprica]] to recover the [[Arrow of Apollo]] from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.		It becomes known that Cylon FTL technology is superior to the Colonial's as Thrace absconds with the Raider, returning to [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprica]] to recover the [[Arrow of Apollo]] from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: this should be mostly done, sans needed imagery

2024-03-17T16:15:49Z

this should be mostly done, sans needed imagery

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			[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck's Raider.jpg\|thumb\|[[Deckhand\|Deckhands]] maneuver {{Callsign\|Starbuck}}'s [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] into its place on ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]''<nowiki/>'s [[hangar deck]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}]]
	'''Starbuck's Raider'''<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref> is a [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] [[Skirmish Over the Red Moon\|shot down]] by Lt. {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} over the [[red moon]] during a training exercise with various [[nuggets]] {{TRS\|Act of Contrition}}. Thrace subsequently recovers the craft by its own power, allowing her to rejoin [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]] before Commander [[William Adama]] is forced by President [[Laura Roslin]] (aided by Col. [[Saul Tigh]]) to abandon the SAR for Thrace {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		'''Starbuck's Raider'''<ref>{{Bsgwiki term}}</ref> is a [[Raider (RDM)\|Raider]] [[Skirmish Over the Red Moon\|shot down]] by Lt. {{Callsign\|Starbuck}} over the [[red moon]] during a training exercise with various [[nuggets]] {{TRS\|Act of Contrition}}. Thrace subsequently recovers the craft by its own power, allowing her to rejoin [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]] before Commander [[William Adama]] is forced by President [[Laura Roslin]] (aided by Col. [[Saul Tigh]]) to abandon the SAR for Thrace {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.

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	After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.		After ejecting from [[Viper 4077]], Thrace happens across the relatively intact Raider, discovering the exception of a single impact point at the right "temple" of the Raider's fore that disabled the fighter. Her investigation reveals a large rubber-like button that opens underside, revealing an inner sinewy skin layer that she is able to cut through, allowing her access to the interior.

	In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. ~~Through some trial-and-error~~, ~~Thrace is able~~ to ~~discern the various ligamenture~~ and ~~organ structures to control the ship from the inside, thus allowing her return to~~ the ~~Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}~~		In relatively short order, Thrace is able to discern the Raider's structure, ripping out its brain mass from the fuselage, discovering its oxygen supply, and effects a repair of the hull breach using a piece of her [[flight suit]]. While doing so, she also uses her yellow tape to spell out "STAR" and "BUCK" across the underside of its wingspan.

	== FTL ==		Through trial-and-error, Thrace is able to discern the various ligamenture and organ structures to control the ship from the inside, thus allowing her return to the Fleet before it jumps away {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.

			== Supplemental Insights ==
			Using Thrace's notes, which include imprecise descriptions of its anatomy (e.g. a [[dog]]-shaped organ), Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his deck gang attempt to make sense of the Raider's operation. Some of this understanding crystallizes when Lt. {{Callsign\|Boomer}}, subconsciously communing with her Cylon nature, conveys that the Raider is more of an animal and would best respond if treated accordingly {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.

			== Understanding its FTL Capability ==
	Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series\|FTL drive]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.		Due to a "wounded bird" appearing to jump intermittently among [[The Fleet (RDM)\|the Fleet]], ''Galactica''<nowiki/>'s crew are able to record its signals and discern the functionality of the Raider's [[Propulsion in the Re-imagined Series\|FTL drive]] {{TRS\|Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down}}.

			It becomes known that Cylon FTL technology is superior to the Colonial's as Thrace absconds with the Raider, returning to [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprica]] to recover the [[Arrow of Apollo]] from the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II}}.

			After Thrace recovers the artifact, she encounters {{Callsign\|Helo}} and a [[Sharon Agathon\|Caprica-copy]] of {{Callsign\|Boomer}} at the museum, realizing that Valerii is a Cylon. Fearful for her safety and that of her unborn child, Valerii absconds with the Raider, forcing Agathon and Thrace to find alternate means off the planet and back to the Fleet {{TRS\|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II\|Scattered}}.

			This particular Raider's fate thereafter is unstated.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Engine Startup.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} ignites the engines of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Raider Hand Controls.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} is able to control firing, yaw, pitch, and roll of her wounded Raider on the [[red moon]] using a series of wires as hand controls {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Left Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "{{callsign\|Starbuck}}" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "~~[[Kara Thrace~~\|Starbuck]]" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.		File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Starbuck Raider - Right Wing.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Apollo}} sees "{{callsign\|Starbuck}}" rendered in yellow tape on the underside of a peculiar Raider's wing {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
	File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.		File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.
	File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 2.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.		File:TRS - Six Degrees of Separation - Kara in Raider 2.jpg\|{{Callsign\|Starbuck}} demonstrates her operation to the [[Deckhand\|deckhands]] {{TRS\|Six Degrees of Separation}}.