The Cylons' Secret - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 03:18, 19 July 2025

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	*Near the sabotaged freighter, three Vipers flown by Lieutenant Tara "Athena" Tanada, Nik "Skeeter" Mino, and Junior Stith examine the damage inflicted by the scavengers. Skeeter privately believes that the Cylons were responsible for the freighter, partially because of his upbringing by his grandmother, who used stories of the Cylons to bring him into line. The Vipers are recalled to ''Galactica'' while Athena gets orders to destroy the freighter.		*Near the sabotaged freighter, three Vipers flown by Lieutenant Tara "Athena" Tanada, Nik "Skeeter" Mino, and Junior Stith examine the damage inflicted by the scavengers. Skeeter privately believes that the Cylons were responsible for the freighter, partially because of his upbringing by his grandmother, who used stories of the Cylons to bring him into line. The Vipers are recalled to ''Galactica'' while Athena gets orders to destroy the freighter.
	*On the ''Lightning'', the message is replaced by a live feed from Research Station Omega. The person on Omega's end informs ''Lightning'' that they have been out of contact with the Colonies for thirty years. Nadu takes advantage of the situation and gets permission for the Vipers to land, although the person on Omega's end urges Nadu to tell his pilots to wait after they land.		*On the ''Lightning'', the message is replaced by a live feed from Research Station Omega. The person on Omega's end informs ''Lightning'' that they have been out of contact with the Colonies for thirty years. Nadu takes advantage of the situation and gets permission for the Vipers to land, although the person on Omega's end urges Nadu to tell his pilots to wait after they land.
	*On Omega, Doctor Villem Fuest considers the ramifications of the impending visit of ''Lightning'''s Viper pilots eventually calling on his dead wife Betti for guidance. He calls a meeting of the senior staff, consisting of himself, Laea, Jon, and Vin, the only other remaining humans on the base, and three "companions", Gamma, Beta, and Epsilon. The companions are in fact Cylons, although they did not rebel with the others.		*On Omega, Doctor Villem Fuest considers the ramifications of the impending visit of ''Lightning'''s Viper pilots eventually calling on his dead wife Betti for guidance. He calls a meeting of the senior staff, consisting of himself, Laea, Jon, and Vin, the only other remaining humans on the base, and three "companions," Gamma, Beta, and Epsilon. The companions are in fact Cylons, although they did not rebel with the others.
	*Laea and Vin witness the ''Lightning'''s Vipers land. The pilots exit the Vipers, brandishing their guns, causing the companions in the hangar bay to neutralize the pilots.		*Laea and Vin witness the ''Lightning'''s Vipers land. The pilots exit the Vipers, brandishing their guns, causing the companions in the hangar bay to neutralize the pilots.
	*On the ''Lightning'', Nadu recalls the events leading up to his command of the ''Lightning'', particularly the incident that lead to his disfigurement while monitoring the Vipers' descent. As soon as Scag and Eddie are captured, Omega Station begins broadcasting the automated message again.		*On the ''Lightning'', Nadu recalls the events leading up to his command of the ''Lightning'', particularly the incident that lead to his disfigurement while monitoring the Vipers' descent. As soon as Scag and Eddie are captured, Omega Station begins broadcasting the automated message again.
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	* Adama as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XO and Tigh as captain on the ship contradicts later information from the episode "[[Hero]]", that has both serving on the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'' before being assigned to ''Galactica''. A [[Sources:Adama's Dossier\|document]] shown reveals further details about Adama's career in the Colonial Fleet.		* Adama as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XO and Tigh as captain on the ship contradicts later information from the episode "[[Hero]]," that has both serving on the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'' before being assigned to ''Galactica''. A [[Sources:Adama's Dossier\|document]] shown reveals further details about Adama's career in the Colonial Fleet.
	* The description of weapons in the novel is mostly consistent with their portrayal in the re-imagined series, although several occasions later in the novel seem to be describing laser weaponry similar to that used in the original series. Also, the ''Invincible'' is described as having lasers in its arsenal.		* The description of weapons in the novel is mostly consistent with their portrayal in the re-imagined series, although several occasions later in the novel seem to be describing laser weaponry similar to that used in the original series. Also, the ''Invincible'' is described as having lasers in its arsenal.
	* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.		* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Galactica (RDM)" to "[[Galactica (TRS)"

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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	*One day before the [[First Cylon War]], Cylons all over the Colonies received urgent recall orders from an unknown source, killing any humans in their way. The Cylons declare their independence, causing the war to start, initially to prevent the Cylons from leaving. Later the war became focused on extermination of the Cylons for their crimes, with the Cylons having an upper hand until the Colonies regress in computer technology. Both sides nearly collapse by the end of the war, leading to the armistice.		*One day before the [[First Cylon War]], Cylons all over the Colonies received urgent recall orders from an unknown source, killing any humans in their way. The Cylons declare their independence, causing the war to start, initially to prevent the Cylons from leaving. Later the war became focused on extermination of the Cylons for their crimes, with the Cylons having an upper hand until the Colonies regress in computer technology. Both sides nearly collapse by the end of the war, leading to the armistice.
	*Twenty years later, Captain [[Saul Tigh]] on is ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'', recalling the events that lead to his friendship with [[William Adama\|Bill Adama]] and his current assignment on ''Galactica'' during its mission on the edge of explored space. Adama, currently a colonel and the ship's XO, is notified of strange readings on [[DRADIS]], emanating from a booby-trapped B-class freighter left by scavengers. Admiral Sing, ''Galactica'''s commanding officer, suggests sweeping the area in order to catch the scavengers and sending Vipers to deal with the freighter.		*Twenty years later, Captain [[Saul Tigh]] on is ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'', recalling the events that lead to his friendship with [[William Adama\|Bill Adama]] and his current assignment on ''Galactica'' during its mission on the edge of explored space. Adama, currently a colonel and the ship's XO, is notified of strange readings on [[DRADIS]], emanating from a booby-trapped B-class freighter left by scavengers. Admiral Sing, ''Galactica'''s commanding officer, suggests sweeping the area in order to catch the scavengers and sending Vipers to deal with the freighter.
	*On the ''Lightning'', [[Tom Zarek]] witnesses a fight between two of the ship's Viper pilots, Scag and Eddie. Suddenly, the crew is called to attention by Griff, the XO and communications officer. All nineteen crew members arrive on the main deck and are briefed by Captain Nadu.		*On the ''Lightning'', [[Tom Zarek]] witnesses a fight between two of the ship's Viper pilots, Scag and Eddie. Suddenly, the crew is called to attention by Griff, the XO and communications officer. All nineteen crew members arrive on the main deck and are briefed by Captain Nadu.
	*The ''Lightning'' receives an automated signal from a Colonial Science Protectorate outpost, despite the organization's dissolution around the time of the Cylon rebellion, mentioning a quarantine. Nadu sends Scag and Eddie in their [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper Mk I]]'s ("Vipes") to check out the outpost.		*The ''Lightning'' receives an automated signal from a Colonial Science Protectorate outpost, despite the organization's dissolution around the time of the Cylon rebellion, mentioning a quarantine. Nadu sends Scag and Eddie in their [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper Mk I]]'s ("Vipes") to check out the outpost.

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	=== Other ===		=== Other ===
	* Adama as ''Galactica's'' XO and Tigh as captain on the ship contradicts later information from the episode "[[Hero]]", that has both serving on the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'' before being assigned to ''Galactica''. A [[Sources:Adama's Dossier\|document]] shown reveals further details about Adama's career in the Colonial Fleet.		* Adama as ''Galactica''{{'\|s}} XO and Tigh as captain on the ship contradicts later information from the episode "[[Hero]]", that has both serving on the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'' before being assigned to ''Galactica''. A [[Sources:Adama's Dossier\|document]] shown reveals further details about Adama's career in the Colonial Fleet.
	* The description of weapons in the novel is mostly consistent with their portrayal in the re-imagined series, although several occasions later in the novel seem to be describing laser weaponry similar to that used in the original series. Also, the ''Invincible'' is described as having lasers in its arsenal.		* The description of weapons in the novel is mostly consistent with their portrayal in the re-imagined series, although several occasions later in the novel seem to be describing laser weaponry similar to that used in the original series. Also, the ''Invincible'' is described as having lasers in its arsenal.
	* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.		* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Raptors" to "Raptors"

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	* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.		* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.
	*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.		*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.
	*There are no [[Raptor~~\|Raptors~~]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was later revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).		*There are no [[Raptor]]s aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was later revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).
	*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon War, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].		*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon War, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].

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	* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.		* The ''Invincible'' never deploys [[Cylon Raider (RDM)#Cylon-War Era Raiders\|Raiders]], implying that the Raider design was a later development since the dreadnoughts were among the first military units to rebel. However, the dreadnought deploys large numbers of Vipers specifically designed for Cylon use.
	*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.		*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.
	*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was ~~only recently~~ revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).		*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was later revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).
	*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon War, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].		*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon War, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].

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Other

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	*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.		*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.
	*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was only recently revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).		*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was only recently revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).
	*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon ~~war~~, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].		*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon War, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].

	==External links==		==External links==

Human Torch 2 at 23:36, 26 December 2008

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	*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.		*''Galactica'' only has roughly two dozen pilots aboard, which is about the size of one squadron. However, it is stated that ''Galactica'' is training pilots in unexplored space, which is possibly why there are so few pilots aboard.
	*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was only recently revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).		*There are no [[Raptor\|Raptors]] aboard ''Galactica'', despite their use in the First Cylon War. While it is possible that they were not placed aboard for what was supposed to be a simple mission, it is more likely that the author did not know Raptors existed at the time (a fact that was only recently revealed in "[[Razor]]" and the [[Razor Flashbacks]]).
			*The majority of the novel apparently takes place 20 years after the outbreak of the First Cylon war, which was four years before Tigh and Adama first met according to the [[Timeline (RDM)\|series' official timeline]].

	==External links==		==External links==

DrWho42: Linking to Craig Shaw Gardner

2008-09-03T19:13:53Z

Linking to Craig Shaw Gardner

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	\| author= Craig Shaw Gardner		\| author= [[Craig Shaw Gardner]]
	\| published= August 22, 2006		\| published= August 22, 2006
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	'''''The Cylons' Secret''''' by Craig Shaw Gardner (published by [http://www.tor.com/ Tor Books]), is an original [[w:Prequel\|prequel]] novel based on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]].		'''''The Cylons' Secret''''' by [[Craig Shaw Gardner]] (published by [http://www.tor.com/ Tor Books]), is an original [[w:Prequel\|prequel]] novel based on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]].

	==Overview==		==Overview==

Warhammer at 19:36, 25 July 2008

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	*On the roof of the station, Laea witnesses the fighting in the hangar and the events immediately after, including the destruction of Slam's Viper and the shuttle crashing into the forest.		*On the roof of the station, Laea witnesses the fighting in the hangar and the events immediately after, including the destruction of Slam's Viper and the shuttle crashing into the forest.
	*On ''Galactica'', Admiral Sing is given a copy of Zarek's distress call. The officer of the watch informs him that the duty staff overheard the message and its mention of Cylons, forcing Sing to call a meeting of all the senior officers in the CIC, in an attempt to quash any rumors.		*On ''Galactica'', Admiral Sing is given a copy of Zarek's distress call. The officer of the watch informs him that the duty staff overheard the message and its mention of Cylons, forcing Sing to call a meeting of all the senior officers in the CIC, in an attempt to quash any rumors.
	*In the CIC, the senior ~~officer~~ discuss the message, particularly its origin and authenticity. Sing decides to send in recon Vipers once ''Galactica'' is closer to planet and have all the officers inform their subordinates that they are investigating a message of unknown origin and downplay the possibility of encountering Cylons.		*In the CIC, the senior officers discuss the message, particularly its origin and authenticity. Sing decides to send in recon Vipers once ''Galactica'' is closer to planet and have all the officers inform their subordinates that they are investigating a message of unknown origin and downplay the possibility of encountering Cylons.
	*On the planet, Zarek scouts the area around the crashed shuttle, discovering that he landed in a valley with fruit, a small stream, and some wildlife. While using a water testing packet from a survival kit, he spends some time thinking about the ''Lightning'' and his situation.		*On the planet, Zarek scouts the area around the crashed shuttle, discovering that he landed in a valley with fruit, a small stream, and some wildlife. While using a water testing packet from a survival kit, he spends some time thinking about the ''Lightning'' and his situation.
	*On ''Galactica'', Tigh briefs the mostly green Viper pilots about the mission, stating he will go personally on the first flight, along with Athena and Skeeter. After the briefing, Skeeter voices his anxiety about encountering Cylons, but Tigh reassures him before heading off to the mess for a drink.		*On ''Galactica'', Tigh briefs the mostly green Viper pilots about the mission, stating he will go personally on the first flight, along with Athena and Skeeter. After the briefing, Skeeter voices his anxiety about encountering Cylons, but Tigh reassures him before heading off to the mess for a drink.