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::Was it ever used in reference to Admiral Cain or to Tigh when he was in command?  I've always had the impression that it was less a military term and more a nickname specific to Adama and I don't think there's been any evidence otherwise. --[[User:Unless|Unless]] 18:06, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
::Was it ever used in reference to Admiral Cain or to Tigh when he was in command?  I've always had the impression that it was less a military term and more a nickname specific to Adama and I don't think there's been any evidence otherwise. --[[User:Unless|Unless]] 18:06, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
::: It was not used in reference to Cain or Tigh.  However, Tigh did use the term "old man" while he was in command, of course referencing Adama. Talking to Ellen, something like, "Just until the old man gets back on his feet".--[[User:Veepz|Veepz]] 18:10, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
::: It was not used in reference to Cain or Tigh.  However, Tigh did use the term "old man" while he was in command, of course referencing Adama. Talking to Ellen, something like, "Just until the old man gets back on his feet".--[[User:Veepz|Veepz]] 18:10, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
:::It's more a deduction based on real life usage, which BSG's military jargon is largely based on. "Old Man" might not be on all ships, but it's a common term in many navies in one form or another dating back a long time. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 18:15, 18 July 2007 (CDT)


This isn't really a big dispute, but what about Dradis? I already had it under "BSG specific terms" and now it's been added under "acryoms" too. It would fit in both places, but I chose to not add it to "acronyms" because most people probably don't even realize that it is one. Just like people use "radar" and "laser" as normal words. That's already been discussed a bit on the Dradis talk page itself.<br>
This isn't really a big dispute, but what about Dradis? I already had it under "BSG specific terms" and now it's been added under "acryoms" too. It would fit in both places, but I chose to not add it to "acronyms" because most people probably don't even realize that it is one. Just like people use "radar" and "laser" as normal words. That's already been discussed a bit on the Dradis talk page itself.<br>
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:Done, thanks for the heads up, I can't believe I didn't catch that earlier. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 08:55, 3 February 2007 (CST)
:Done, thanks for the heads up, I can't believe I didn't catch that earlier. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 08:55, 3 February 2007 (CST)


Is knuckle dragger specific to mechanics, or does it refer to noncoms in general? --[[User:Unless|Unless]] 18:06, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
Is knuckle dragger specific to mechanics, or does it refer to noncoms in general? --[[User:Unless|Unless]] 18:06, 18 July 2007 (CDT)
:Usage seems to apply to mechanics. Think of how apes walk; bowed down, using their knuckles to pull themselves along the floor. The term implies low-skilled work by dumb people. The usage on BSG is clearly non-derogatory though, and some of the deckgang are highly skilled in their fields. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 18:15, 18 July 2007 (CDT)


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