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	* [[Tubed vessel]]		* [[Tubed vessel]]
	* [[Two-engine cargo vessel]]		* [[Two-engine cargo vessel]]
	* ''"[http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Kodiak Kodiak]"'' - The ship itself is [[Yellow vessel\|unnamed]], but clearly identifiable as ''Kodiak'', the command ship of the GDI faction from ''[~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Command_%26_Conquer:_Tiberian_Sun Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]''.		* ''"[http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Kodiak Kodiak]"'' - The ship itself is [[Yellow vessel\|unnamed]], but clearly identifiable as ''Kodiak'', the command ship of the GDI faction from ''[[w:Command_%26_Conquer:_Tiberian_Sun\|Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]]''.

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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Hexare}}'' \|\|On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Hexare}}'' \|\|On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Inchon Velle}}'' \|\| When [[Kara Thrace]] has disturbing dreams about [[Leoben]] and the [[Eye of Jupiter\|mandala]] in her apartment, [[Karl Agathon]] suggests that she see a psychiatrist on ''Inchon Velle'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}. Also where a [[Gerard\|brain surgeon]] was brought over from to oversee [[Samuel T. Anders]]' brain surgery {{TRS\|No Exit}}.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Inchon Velle}}'' \|\| When [[Kara Thrace]] has disturbing dreams about [[Leoben]] and the [[Eye of Jupiter\|mandala]] in her apartment, {{callsign\|Karl Agathon}} suggests that she see a psychiatrist on ''Inchon Velle'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}. Also where a [[Gerard\|brain surgeon]] was brought over from to oversee [[Samuel T. Anders]]' brain surgery {{TRS\|No Exit}}.
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Kara Nixal}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Kara Nixal}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".

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	\| ''[[Carina]]'' \|\| ''[[Flattop]]''-type salvage and repair ship \|\| The Passage \|\| Lost in transit in a star cluster.		\| ''[[Carina]]'' \|\| ''[[Flattop]]''-type salvage and repair ship \|\| The Passage \|\| Lost in transit in a star cluster.
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	\| ''[[Cloud ~~Nine~~]]'' \|\| [[Luxury liner]], civilian/government \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| The ship is destroyed by a nuclear warhead detonated by [[Gina Inviere]], resulting in the destruction of at least three other ships.		\| ''[[Cloud 9]]'' \|\| [[Luxury liner]], civilian/government \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| The ship is destroyed by a nuclear warhead detonated by [[Gina Inviere]], resulting in the destruction of at least three other ships.
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	\| ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' \|\| Luxury liner \|\| [[33]] \|\| Destroyed by [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kara Thrace]] after an apparent Cylon takeover.		\| ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' \|\| Luxury liner \|\| [[33]] \|\| Destroyed by [[Lee Adama]] and [[Kara Thrace]] after an apparent Cylon takeover.
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	\| ''[[Pyxis]]'' \|\| Luxury liner \|\| [[He That Believeth in Me]] \|\| Commanded by Captain [[Jules Tarney]], this ship is successfully shepherded to the [[algae planet]], but later destroyed in the [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula]] resulting in 600 deaths.		\| ''[[Pyxis]]'' \|\| Luxury liner \|\| [[He That Believeth in Me]] \|\| Commanded by Captain [[Jules Tarney]], this ship is successfully shepherded to the [[algae planet]], but later destroyed in the [[Battle of the Ionian Nebula]] resulting in 600 deaths.
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	\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Colonial Movers \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| One of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud ~~Nine~~'' disaster.		\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Colonial Movers \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| One of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud 9'' disaster.
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	\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Yellow Vessel \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| Two of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud ~~Nine~~'' disaster.		\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Yellow Vessel \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| Two of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud 9'' disaster.
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	\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Long-necked Vessel \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| Three of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud ~~Nine~~'' disaster.		\| {{inlineref\|bold=N\|Unknown}} \|\| Long-necked Vessel \|\| [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| Three of three known ships destroyed in the ''Cloud 9'' disaster.

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	*Unofficially, many viewers refer to the Fleet as the "RTF"; "Rag-Tag Fleet," or more fully, "RTFF." These nicknames come from the term "Rag-Tag Fugitive Fleet," a name used in the closing credits voice over of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] (performed by series star [[Lorne Greene]]), describing the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|civilian refugee fleet]].		*Unofficially, many viewers refer to the Fleet as the "RTF"; "Rag-Tag Fleet," or more fully, "RTFF." These nicknames come from the term "Rag-Tag Fugitive Fleet," a name used in the closing credits voice over of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] (performed by series star [[Lorne Greene]]), describing the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|civilian refugee fleet]].
	* In the [[Miniseries]], astute viewers may recognize three spacecraft with notable resemblances of ships from other SF universes. The first two of these ships aren't considered a [[Canon\|canonical]] part of the series or the Fleet, but their appearance adds a bit of humor, and pays homage to other notable science fiction and their creative staff.		* In the [[Miniseries]], astute viewers may recognize three spacecraft with notable resemblances of ships from other SF universes. The first two of these ships aren't considered a [[Canon\|canonical]] part of the series or the Fleet, but their appearance adds a bit of humor, and pays homage to other notable science fiction and their creative staff.
	:* ''Serenity'', the central ship from the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)\|Firefly]]'' and the motion picture ''[[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|Serenity]]'', [[:md:Image:SerenityBSGMini.JPG\|appears briefly in the sky]] outside the window of a doctor's office where viewers first see [[Laura Roslin]]. The ship does not appear in the Fleet.		** ''Serenity'', the central ship from the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)\|Firefly]]'' and the motion picture ''[[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|Serenity]]'', [[:md:Image:SerenityBSGMini.JPG\|appears briefly in the sky]] outside the window of a doctor's office where viewers first see [[Laura Roslin]]. The ship does not appear in the Fleet.
	:* The original USS [[MemoryAlpha:USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)\|''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)]] from the original ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]]'' TV series makes a cameo in the [[:md:Image:Enterprise in fleet.jpg\|last shot of the Fleet]] as [[Elosha]] chants a prayer in the memorial service near the end of the Miniseries. Look to the upper right corner for the ship in a still frame. All Season 1 [[opening credits]] use this shot, so ''Enterprise'' makes a very quick appearance with each of the first 13 episodes (This is best viewed from the [[Season 1 DVD]] set).		** The original USS [[MemoryAlpha:USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)\|''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)]] from the original ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]]'' TV series makes a cameo in the [[:md:Image:Enterprise in fleet.jpg\|last shot of the Fleet]] as [[Elosha]] chants a prayer in the memorial service near the end of the Miniseries. Look to the upper right corner for the ship in a still frame. All Season 1 [[opening credits]] use this shot, so ''Enterprise'' makes a very quick appearance with each of the first 13 episodes (This is best viewed from the [[Season 1 DVD]] set).
	:*The ill-fated [[Botanical Cruiser]] in the Miniseries was added in homage to the [[Agro Ship]] from the Original Series, which in turn were the re-used models from the SF film ''[[~~Wikipedia:Silent Running\|~~Silent Running]]'', a Universal/MCA movie that special effects guru [[John Dykstra]] worked on a few years prior. At least one FTL-capable version of this ship survives and exists in the Fleet {{TRS\|The Passage}}.		** The ill-fated [[Botanical Cruiser]] in the Miniseries was added in homage to the [[Agro Ship]] from the Original Series, which in turn were the re-used models from the SF film ''[[Silent Running]]'', a Universal/MCA movie that special effects guru [[John Dykstra]] worked on a few years prior. At least one FTL-capable version of this ship survives and exists in the Fleet {{TRS\|The Passage}}.
	* It is worth noting that inconsistencies of fleet numbers and on-screen visual representing. While dialogue in Season 1 and through to mid-Season 2, indicates between '''64''' and '''75''' ships, a count of every background ship until the end of the series will give you at least '''82''' ships, even accounting for losses in earlier episodes. This discrepancy was never addressed throughout the run of the series ~~as it appears each season just added new ships or additional sister vessels to onscreen ones depending on the episode~~.		* It is worth noting that inconsistencies of fleet numbers and on-screen visual representing. While dialogue in Season 1 and through to mid-Season 2, indicates between '''64''' and '''75''' ships, a count of every background ship until the end of the series will give you at least '''101''' ships, even accounting for losses in earlier episodes. This discrepancy was never addressed throughout the run of the series.

	* [[Battlestar Galactica Blue Prints\|A list of blueprints]] of ships in the Fleet is available.		* [[Battlestar Galactica Blue Prints\|A list of blueprints]] of ships in the Fleet is available.
	** These are considered non-canon.		** These are considered non-canon.
	* In a deleted scene from [[Litmus]], the ''Coronis'', as a ship carrying people who are unhappy about being last in food ration distribution, is mentioned. However, it is not present on either the master tally board on ''Galactica'' or the whiteboard tracker on ''Colonial One'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II". As ''Coronis'' has not been mentioned in any canonical capacity, it is considered totally abandoned by the producers.		* In a deleted scene from [[Litmus]], the ''Coronis'', as a ship carrying people who are unhappy about being last in food ration distribution, is mentioned. However, it is not present on either the master tally board on ''Galactica'' or the whiteboard tracker on ''Colonial One'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II". As ''Coronis'' has not been mentioned in any canonical capacity, it is considered totally abandoned by the producers.
	** In Greek mythology [[w:Coronis (Greek mythology)\|Coronis]] is the name of several figures.		** In Greek mythology [[w:Coronis (Greek mythology)\|Coronis]] is the name of several figures.

	== References==		== References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

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	* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.		* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.

	*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.		*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
	** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.		** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.
	** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.		** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.
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	\| ''[[Demetrius]]'' \|\| Sewage recycling \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Given to [[Kara Thrace]] and a select crew to try to find Earth. Later returned to the fleet.		\| ''[[Demetrius]]'' \|\| Sewage recycling \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Given to [[Kara Thrace]] and a select crew to try to find Earth. Later returned to the fleet.
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	\| ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' \|\| [[Battlestar (RDM)\|Battlestar]], military \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| This is the last remaining [[Galactica type battlestar\|original battlestar]] dating back to the [[Cylon War]]. It is the main protector and flagship of the Fleet, under direct command of [[William Adama]].		\| ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' \|\| [[Battlestar (RDM)\|Battlestar]], military \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| This is the last remaining [[Galactica type battlestar\|original battlestar]] dating back to the [[Cylon War]]. It is the main protector and flagship of the Fleet, under direct command of [[William Adama]].
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	\| ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]'' \|\| Freighter \|\| The Plan, [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| A copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured and held here for interrogation and, later, executed (TRS: "[[Flesh and Bone]]").		\| ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]'' \|\| Freighter \|\| The Plan, [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| A copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured and held here for interrogation and, later, executed (TRS: "[[Flesh and Bone]]").

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	[[Image:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]		[[Image:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]

	* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the ~~sublight~~ ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the ~~unpowered~~ ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.		* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.

	The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' - the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack - in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.

			*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
	** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.		** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.
	** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I\|}}.		** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.

	* As an indicator of the crew and passengers aboard the ships, the phrase "the Fleet" also represents all of humanity. Usage of the term "the Fleet" has not gained more than an informal acceptance, as can be seen by President Roslin's continued use of the term ''President of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]''.<ref>This may be interpreted either as an expression of hope that the people of the Fleet will re-establish themselves on a new world, or a psychological inability to accept the Fleet as the only home that humanity will know for a long time.</ref>		* As an indicator of the crew and passengers aboard the ships, the phrase "the Fleet" also represents all of humanity. Usage of the term "the Fleet" has not gained more than an informal acceptance, as can be seen by President Roslin's continued use of the term ''President of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]''.<ref>This may be interpreted either as an expression of hope that the people of the Fleet will re-establish themselves on a new world, or a psychological inability to accept the Fleet as the only home that humanity will know for a long time.</ref>
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	* The ships of the Fleet would eventually be abandoned by the survivors four years after being forced to flee their homes. By this point the Fleet has fallen into disrepair, with ''Galactica'' no longer able to protect them. The stresses of combat - especially the [[Battle of New Caprica]] - and years spent in space without proper maintenance have taken their toll. Ultimately, the decision is made to abandon ''Galactica'' for the basestar, but it takes part in [[Battle of The Colony\|one last operation]] against loyal Cylon forces.		* The ships of the Fleet would eventually be abandoned by the survivors four years after being forced to flee their homes. By this point the Fleet has fallen into disrepair, with ''Galactica'' no longer able to protect them. The stresses of combat - especially the [[Battle of New Caprica]] - and years spent in space without proper maintenance have taken their toll. Ultimately, the decision is made to abandon ''Galactica'' for the basestar, but it takes part in [[Battle of The Colony\|one last operation]] against loyal Cylon forces.
			* The Fleet is directed to their new home, a lush [[Earth_(RDM)#A_New_Earth\|planet]] suitable for their needs that is unknown to any remaining loyal Cylons. The survivors agree to abandon the Fleet and it is flown into Earth's star, Sol {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.
	~~Afterwards, the~~ Fleet is directed to their new home, a lush [[Earth_(RDM)#A_New_Earth\|planet]] suitable for their needs that is unknown to any remaining loyal Cylons. ~~Shortly after,~~ the Fleet is ~~abandoned and~~ flown into Earth's star. {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.		* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.

	*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.		*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
	** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.		** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.
	** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.		** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.
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	\| ''[[Demetrius]]'' \|\| Sewage recycling \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Given to [[Kara Thrace]] and a select crew to try to find Earth. Later returned to the fleet.		\| ''[[Demetrius]]'' \|\| Sewage recycling \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Given to [[Kara Thrace]] and a select crew to try to find Earth. Later returned to the fleet.
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	\| ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' \|\| [[Battlestar (RDM)\|Battlestar]], military \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| This is the last remaining [[Galactica type battlestar\|original battlestar]] dating back to the [[Cylon War]]. It is the main protector and flagship of the Fleet, under direct command of [[William Adama]].		\| ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' \|\| [[Battlestar (RDM)\|Battlestar]], military \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| This is the last remaining [[Galactica type battlestar\|original battlestar]] dating back to the [[Cylon War]]. It is the main protector and flagship of the Fleet, under direct command of [[William Adama]].
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	\| ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]'' \|\| Freighter \|\| The Plan, [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| A copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured and held here for interrogation and, later, executed (TRS: "[[Flesh and Bone]]").		\| ''[[Gemenon Traveler]]'' \|\| Freighter \|\| The Plan, [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]] \|\| A copy of [[Leoben Conoy]] is captured and held here for interrogation and, later, executed (TRS: "[[Flesh and Bone]]").

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	[[Image:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]		[[Image:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]

	* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the ~~sublight~~ ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the ~~unpowered~~ ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.		* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.

	The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]]'' - the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack - in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.

			*The remaining vessels join the battlestar ''[[Galactica (RDM)\|Galactica]],'' the only Colonial warship [[Pegasus (RDM)\|known]] at the time to have survived the Cylon attack, in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]]. From this point on, ''Galactica'' shoulders the role of the Fleet's protector {{TRS\|Miniseries}}.
	** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.		** [[Anastasia Dualla\|Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla]] explains that 53 ships jumped away from an attacking Cylon baseship, with 10 still reporting trouble with their FTL drives. Adding ''Galactica'' to this tally, the total number of ships is 64 {{TRS\|33}}.
	** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I\|}}.		** [[Saul Tigh\|Colonel Saul Tigh]]'s first statement that the 24 ships departing with the [[Laura Roslin faction]] represent "almost a third of the Fleet" implies that the number of ships in the Fleet is approximately in the mid-70's. However, Tigh later responds to the number of civilians joining Roslin by saying, "That's over a third of the people in the Fleet." Since the term "Fleet" is used interchangeably to describe both the ships and the civilian populace, this could imply that Tigh's previous statement was an estimate of the people who left and not the number of ships lost {{TRS\|The Farm\|Home, Part I}}.

	* As an indicator of the crew and passengers aboard the ships, the phrase "the Fleet" also represents all of humanity. Usage of the term "the Fleet" has not gained more than an informal acceptance, as can be seen by President Roslin's continued use of the term ''President of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]''.<ref>This may be interpreted either as an expression of hope that the people of the Fleet will re-establish themselves on a new world, or a psychological inability to accept the Fleet as the only home that humanity will know for a long time.</ref>		* As an indicator of the crew and passengers aboard the ships, the phrase "the Fleet" also represents all of humanity. Usage of the term "the Fleet" has not gained more than an informal acceptance, as can be seen by President Roslin's continued use of the term ''President of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol\|Twelve Colonies]]''.<ref>This may be interpreted either as an expression of hope that the people of the Fleet will re-establish themselves on a new world, or a psychological inability to accept the Fleet as the only home that humanity will know for a long time.</ref>
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	* The ships of the Fleet would eventually be abandoned by the survivors four years after being forced to flee their homes. By this point the Fleet has fallen into disrepair, with ''Galactica'' no longer able to protect them. The stresses of combat - especially the [[Battle of New Caprica]] - and years spent in space without proper maintenance have taken their toll. Ultimately, the decision is made to abandon ''Galactica'' for the basestar, but it takes part in [[Battle of The Colony\|one last operation]] against loyal Cylon forces.		* The ships of the Fleet would eventually be abandoned by the survivors four years after being forced to flee their homes. By this point the Fleet has fallen into disrepair, with ''Galactica'' no longer able to protect them. The stresses of combat - especially the [[Battle of New Caprica]] - and years spent in space without proper maintenance have taken their toll. Ultimately, the decision is made to abandon ''Galactica'' for the basestar, but it takes part in [[Battle of The Colony\|one last operation]] against loyal Cylon forces.
			* The Fleet is directed to their new home, a lush [[Earth_(RDM)#A_New_Earth\|planet]] suitable for their needs that is unknown to any remaining loyal Cylons. The survivors agree to abandon the Fleet and it is flown into Earth's star, Sol {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.
	~~Afterwards, the~~ Fleet is directed to their new home, a lush [[Earth_(RDM)#A_New_Earth\|planet]] suitable for their needs that is unknown to any remaining loyal Cylons. ~~Shortly after,~~ the Fleet is ~~abandoned and~~ flown into Earth's star. {{TRS\|Daybreak, Part II}}.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	[[~~Image~~:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]		[[File:The Fleet.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|''Galactica'' leads the Fleet.]]

	* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.		* "The Fleet" originates as a convoy of about 60 commercial and civilian ships in the space surrounding {{RDM\|Caprica}}. [[Laura Roslin]], with the aid of [[Sharon Valerii]], initiates the clustering of stranded vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon invasion of the Twelve Colonies, thus forming the convoy. Around twenty of these ships are abandoned to a squadron of attacking [[Raider (RDM)\|Raiders]] because they either lack [[FTL]] drives, or are damaged, like the sub-light ''[[Botanical Cruiser]]'' and the un-powered ''[[Gemenon Liner 1701]]''.
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	*Before the destruction of ''Olympic Carrier'', Sagittaron natives make up 10.50% of the Fleet. Solely for the purpose of argument, it is assumed that ''Olympic Carrier'''s population breakdown was identical to the rest of the Fleet's and that Sagittaron continues to make up 10.50% of the Fleet's total population.		*Before the destruction of ''Olympic Carrier'', Sagittaron natives make up 10.50% of the Fleet. Solely for the purpose of argument, it is assumed that ''Olympic Carrier'''s population breakdown was identical to the rest of the Fleet's and that Sagittaron continues to make up 10.50% of the Fleet's total population.
	*The figures from the Roslin faction can be interpreted in several ways:		*The figures from the Roslin faction can be interpreted in several ways:
	<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[~~Image~~:Demographics1.png]]</div>		<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[File:Demographics1.png]]</div>
	:*ASSUMPTION 1: All Gemenese and Capricans jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction.		:*ASSUMPTION 1: All Gemenese and Capricans jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction.
	::*Caprica: 6,250 persons (13%)		::*Caprica: 6,250 persons (13%)
	::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)		::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)
	::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)		::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)
	::*Others: 27,081 (57%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[~~Image~~:Demographics2.png]]</div>		::*Others: 27,081 (57%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[File:Demographics2.png]]</div>
	:*ASSUMPTION 2: All Gemenese jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction, lured by the "religion card," but the Caprican portion of the Roslin faction is representative of the Fleet.		:*ASSUMPTION 2: All Gemenese jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction, lured by the "religion card," but the Caprican portion of the Roslin faction is representative of the Fleet.
	::*Caprica: 28,204 persons (59%)		::*Caprica: 28,204 persons (59%)
	::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)		::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)
	::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)		::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)
	::*Others: 5,127 persons (11%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[~~Image~~:Demographics3.png]]</div>		::*Others: 5,127 persons (11%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[File:Demographics3.png]]</div>
	:*ASSUMPTION 3: Caprican and Gemenese portions of the Roslin faction are representative of the Fleet.		:*ASSUMPTION 3: Caprican and Gemenese portions of the Roslin faction are representative of the Fleet.
	::*Caprica: 16,617 persons (35%)		::*Caprica: 16,617 persons (35%)

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	\| ''[[Rebel basestar]]'' \|\| [[Basestar (RDM)#Modern Basestar\|Basestar]], military \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Basestar of the Rebel Cylons that joins the Fleet as part of an alliance against Cavil's forces, later officially joining the Fleet after the Quorum of Twelve is dissolved and the Quorum of Ships' Captains is created.		\| ''[[Rebel basestar]]'' \|\| [[Basestar (RDM)#Modern Basestar\|Basestar]], military \|\| Daybreak, Part II \|\| Basestar of the Rebel Cylons that joins the Fleet as part of an alliance against Cavil's forces, later officially joining the Fleet after the Quorum of Twelve is dissolved and the Quorum of Ships' Captains is created.
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	\|''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'' \|\| Medical transport \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| A medical transport vessel in the fleet (TRS: "[[33]]", "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]", "[[Scattered]]", "[[The Plan]]").		\|''[[Rising Star (RDM)\|Rising Star]]'' \|\| Medical transport \|\| The Plan, Daybreak, Part II \|\| A medical transport vessel in the fleet (TRS: "[[33]]," "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," "[[Scattered]]," "[[The Plan]]").
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	\| ''[[Striker]]'' \|\| Scientific research \|\| [[Home, Part II]] \|\| Damaged in a refueling operation overseen by Captain [[George Birch]] (TRS: "Home, Part II").		\| ''[[Striker]]'' \|\| Scientific research \|\| [[Home, Part II]] \|\| Damaged in a refueling operation overseen by Captain [[George Birch]] (TRS: "Home, Part II").
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Aether}}'' \|\| In Greek mythology, [[w:Aether (mythology)\|Aether]] is one of the Protogenos (first-born). He is the personification of the "upper sky," space, and heaven, and the elemental god of the "Bright, Glowing, Upper Air." He is the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to regular air, the gloomy lower air of the Earth, which mortals breathe.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Aether}}'' \|\| In Greek mythology, [[w:Aether (mythology)\|Aether]] is one of the Protogenos (first-born). He is the personification of the "upper sky," space, and heaven, and the elemental god of the "Bright, Glowing, Upper Air." He is the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to regular air, the gloomy lower air of the Earth, which mortals breathe.
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Argo Navis}}'' \|\| Captained by [[Simpson Markson]], who is selected to be a judge at Gaius Baltar's trial <ref>The name and the ship are noted in the [[Sources:The Son Also Rises\|script]] for "[[The Son Also Rises]]", but not mentioned on screen.</ref>. <br> [[w:Argo Navis\|Argo Navis]] was a large southern constellation representing the Argo, the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Argo Navis}}'' \|\| Captained by [[Simpson Markson]], who is selected to be a judge at Gaius Baltar's trial <ref>The name and the ship are noted in the [[Sources:The Son Also Rises\|script]] for "[[The Son Also Rises]]," but not mentioned on screen.</ref>. <br> [[w:Argo Navis\|Argo Navis]] was a large southern constellation representing the Argo, the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology.
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	\|''[[Aurora (ship)\|Aurora]]'' \|\| A ship in the fleet that was home to a friend of [[Emily Kowalski]] {{TRS\|Faith}}. <br>		\|''[[Aurora (ship)\|Aurora]]'' \|\| A ship in the fleet that was home to a friend of [[Emily Kowalski]] {{TRS\|Faith}}. <br>
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Galatea}}'' \|\| Probably named for a main character in the Greek myth of [[w:Pygmalion (mythology)\|Pygmalion]]. Pygmalion, a sculptor, creates a statue of a woman, which is so beautiful that he falls in love with it, and the gods reward him by bringing her ([[w:Galatea (mythology)\|Galatea]]) to life.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Galatea}}'' \|\| Probably named for a main character in the Greek myth of [[w:Pygmalion (mythology)\|Pygmalion]]. Pygmalion, a sculptor, creates a statue of a woman, which is so beautiful that he falls in love with it, and the gods reward him by bringing her ([[w:Galatea (mythology)\|Galatea]]) to life.
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	\|''[[Greenleaf]]'' \|\| A freighter mentioned several times in the series ("[[Epiphanies]]", "[[Sacrifice]]", "[[Crossroads, Part I]]").		\|''[[Greenleaf]]'' \|\| A freighter mentioned several times in the series ("[[Epiphanies]]," "[[Sacrifice]]," "[[Crossroads, Part I]]").
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Harrak}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Harrak}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Rhadamanthys}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Rhadamanthys}}'' \|\| On the voting tally boards on both ''Colonial One'' and ''Galactica'' in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II".
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Salpica}}'' \|\| In the [[Unfinished Business (Extended Version)\|extended cut]] of "[[Unfinished Business]]", ''Salpica'' is mentioned as the ship [[Samuel Anders]] lives on after the escape from New Caprica and before moving permanently to ''Galactica''.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Salpica}}'' \|\| In the [[Unfinished Business (Extended Version)\|extended cut]] of "[[Unfinished Business]]," ''Salpica'' is mentioned as the ship [[Samuel Anders]] lives on after the escape from New Caprica and before moving permanently to ''Galactica''.
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	\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Sargon}}'' \|\| May be named after either [[w:Sargon I (Assyrian king)\|Sargon I]] or [[wikipedia:Sargon II\|Sargon II]], ancient Assyrian kings on Earth.		\|''{{inlineref\|bold=N\|Sargon}}'' \|\| May be named after either [[w:Sargon I (Assyrian king)\|Sargon I]] or [[wikipedia:Sargon II\|Sargon II]], ancient Assyrian kings on Earth.
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	==Population Demographics==		==Population Demographics==
	A few points of information are available concerning the demographics of the Fleet. In "[[33]]", before the destruction of the Olympic Carrier, there are 5,251 survivors from Sagittaron and 49,998 total survivors. In "[[Home, Part I]]", the [[Laura Roslin faction]] leaves the Fleet with 18,000 individuals, of which 9,500 ware Gemenese and 6,250 were Capricans. At that time the total population of the Fleet is 47,857. This information is sparse, but it gives a general idea of the population breakdown of the Fleet if a few assumptions are made for the sake of argument.		A few points of information are available concerning the demographics of the Fleet. In "[[33]]," before the destruction of the Olympic Carrier, there are 5,251 survivors from Sagittaron and 49,998 total survivors. In "[[Home, Part I]]," the [[Laura Roslin faction]] leaves the Fleet with 18,000 individuals, of which 9,500 ware Gemenese and 6,250 were Capricans. At that time the total population of the Fleet is 47,857. This information is sparse, but it gives a general idea of the population breakdown of the Fleet if a few assumptions are made for the sake of argument.
	*Note that Gemenon and Caprica have more citizens in the Roslin faction alone than Sagittaron has in the entire Fleet. The Twelve Colonies are clearly not represented in equal proportion.		*Note that Gemenon and Caprica have more citizens in the Roslin faction alone than Sagittaron has in the entire Fleet. The Twelve Colonies are clearly not represented in equal proportion.
	*Before the destruction of ''Olympic Carrier'', Sagittaron natives make up 10.50% of the Fleet. Solely for the purpose of argument, it is assumed that ''Olympic Carrier'''s population breakdown was identical to the rest of the Fleet's and that Sagittaron continues to make up 10.50% of the Fleet's total population.		*Before the destruction of ''Olympic Carrier'', Sagittaron natives make up 10.50% of the Fleet. Solely for the purpose of argument, it is assumed that ''Olympic Carrier'''s population breakdown was identical to the rest of the Fleet's and that Sagittaron continues to make up 10.50% of the Fleet's total population.
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	::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)		::*Sagittaron: 5,026 persons (11%)
	::*Others: 27,081 (57%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[Image:Demographics2.png]]</div>		::*Others: 27,081 (57%){{clear}}<div style="float:right; margin:10px">[[Image:Demographics2.png]]</div>
	:*ASSUMPTION 2: All Gemenese jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction, lured by the "religion card", but the Caprican portion of the Roslin faction is representative of the Fleet.		:*ASSUMPTION 2: All Gemenese jump to Kobol with the Roslin faction, lured by the "religion card," but the Caprican portion of the Roslin faction is representative of the Fleet.
	::*Caprica: 28,204 persons (59%)		::*Caprica: 28,204 persons (59%)
	::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)		::*Gemenon: 9,500 persons (20%)
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	*In the [[Caprica pilot\|''Caprica'' pilot]], it is revealed that Caprica and Gemenon are in very close proximity. Since the Fleet formed up around ''Colonial One'', which was in the vicinity of Caprica at the time of the attack, the over-representation of the Caprican and Gemenese portion of the Fleet is now explained.		*In the [[Caprica pilot\|''Caprica'' pilot]], it is revealed that Caprica and Gemenon are in very close proximity. Since the Fleet formed up around ''Colonial One'', which was in the vicinity of Caprica at the time of the attack, the over-representation of the Caprican and Gemenese portion of the Fleet is now explained.

	As for the population distribution, the population of several ships is known: ''Galactica'' (2,693 as of "[[Water]]"), ''Olympic Carrier'' (1,345 as of "[[33]]"), ''Astral Queen'' (1,500 as of "[[Bastille Day]]", [[List of retcons (RDM)\|retconned]] up from 500 in the Miniseries) and ''Pyxis'' (600 when destroyed in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]"). There are 176 civilians in the cargo hold of ''[[Colonial One]]'' in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]". The Fleet is stated at about 75 ships in "[[Resistance (episode)\|Resistance]]", retconned up from 40 in the Miniseries.		As for the population distribution, the population of several ships is known: ''Galactica'' (2,693 as of "[[Water]]"), ''Olympic Carrier'' (1,345 as of "[[33]]"), ''Astral Queen'' (1,500 as of "[[Bastille Day]]," [[List of retcons (RDM)\|retconned]] up from 500 in the Miniseries) and ''Pyxis'' (600 when destroyed in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]"). There are 176 civilians in the cargo hold of ''[[Colonial One]]'' in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]". The Fleet is stated at about 75 ships in "[[Resistance (episode)\|Resistance]]," retconned up from 40 in the Miniseries.
	*Going by the 75 ship count, the remaining ships besides ''Galactica'' and ''Astral Queen'' each carry about 600 persons on average.		*Going by the 75 ship count, the remaining ships besides ''Galactica'' and ''Astral Queen'' each carry about 600 persons on average.
	*The 23 ships that leave with the [[Laura Roslin faction]], apart from ''Astral Queen'', would have an average population of about 720 persons per ship.		*The 23 ships that leave with the [[Laura Roslin faction]], apart from ''Astral Queen'', would have an average population of about 720 persons per ship.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Unofficially, many viewers refer to the Fleet as the "RTF"; "Rag-Tag Fleet", or more fully, "RTFF." These nicknames come from the term "Rag-Tag Fugitive Fleet," a name used in the closing credits voice over of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] (performed by series star [[Lorne Greene]]), describing the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|civilian refugee fleet]].		*Unofficially, many viewers refer to the Fleet as the "RTF"; "Rag-Tag Fleet," or more fully, "RTFF." These nicknames come from the term "Rag-Tag Fugitive Fleet," a name used in the closing credits voice over of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] (performed by series star [[Lorne Greene]]), describing the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|civilian refugee fleet]].
	* In the [[Miniseries]], astute viewers may recognize three spacecraft with notable resemblances of ships from other SF universes. The first two of these ships aren't considered a [[Canon\|canonical]] part of the series or the Fleet, but their appearance adds a bit of humor, and pays homage to other notable science fiction and their creative staff.		* In the [[Miniseries]], astute viewers may recognize three spacecraft with notable resemblances of ships from other SF universes. The first two of these ships aren't considered a [[Canon\|canonical]] part of the series or the Fleet, but their appearance adds a bit of humor, and pays homage to other notable science fiction and their creative staff.
	:* ''Serenity'', the central ship from the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)\|Firefly]]'' and the motion picture ''[[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|Serenity]]'', [[:md:Image:SerenityBSGMini.JPG\|appears briefly in the sky]] outside the window of a doctor's office where viewers first see [[Laura Roslin]]. The ship does not appear in the Fleet.		:* ''Serenity'', the central ship from the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)\|Firefly]]'' and the motion picture ''[[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|Serenity]]'', [[:md:Image:SerenityBSGMini.JPG\|appears briefly in the sky]] outside the window of a doctor's office where viewers first see [[Laura Roslin]]. The ship does not appear in the Fleet.