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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Category:TOS" to "{{indicator|TOS}}[[Category:TOS"

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	* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.		* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.
	* With Lucifer, Robert Thurston manages to take what was a minor, one-dimensional character in the TV series and turn him into an interesting, complex being. Lucifer shines in almost every Berkely novel he appears in. In many ways Lucifer becomes the most interesting character in the BG universe (at least in the Berkley version). Lucifer's scenes are among the most enjoyable parts of any of the Berkley novels.		* With Lucifer, Robert Thurston manages to take what was a minor, one-dimensional character in the TV series and turn him into an interesting, complex being. Lucifer shines in almost every Berkely novel he appears in. In many ways Lucifer becomes the most interesting character in the BG universe (at least in the Berkley version). Lucifer's scenes are among the most enjoyable parts of any of the Berkley novels.
	* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution", suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].		* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution," suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].
	* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.		* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.
	* {{TOS\|Viper}} in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.		* {{TOS\|Viper}} in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Viper" to "{{TOS|Viper}}"

2021-09-26T00:56:10Z

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	* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution", suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].		* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution", suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].
	* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.		* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.
	* ~~[[Viper (~~TOS)\|Viper]] in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.		* {{TOS\|Viper}} in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.
	* Lucifer saves Baltar from being executed. Lucifer is not considered to be a Cylon because he is a machine, and the Cylons in the novel are organic underneath their armor. Lucifer houses a soul inside his left shoulder which he created. He is constantly able to reprogram and improve himself. Lucifer hides Baltar away for awhile and forces him to exercise and get into shape. Baltar finds the regimen to be torture. When Imperious Leader gives Baltar a base star to command, he orders Lucifer to be programmed to obey Baltar no matter what. Lucifer is upset about this and quickly regrets saving Baltar's life.		* Lucifer saves Baltar from being executed. Lucifer is not considered to be a Cylon because he is a machine, and the Cylons in the novel are organic underneath their armor. Lucifer houses a soul inside his left shoulder which he created. He is constantly able to reprogram and improve himself. Lucifer hides Baltar away for awhile and forces him to exercise and get into shape. Baltar finds the regimen to be torture. When Imperious Leader gives Baltar a base star to command, he orders Lucifer to be programmed to obey Baltar no matter what. Lucifer is upset about this and quickly regrets saving Baltar's life.
	* All Cylons, including Lucifer, have a secret name that they never reveal.		* All Cylons, including Lucifer, have a secret name that they never reveal.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Apollo" to "{{alt|Apollo|TOS}}"

2021-05-31T17:44:06Z

Text replacement - "Apollo" to "{{alt|Apollo|TOS}}"

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	=== Chapter One ===		=== Chapter One ===

	After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on {{TOS\|Kobol}}, [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.		After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on {{TOS\|Kobol}}, {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.

	At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by {{TOS\|Adama}} and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.		At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by {{TOS\|Adama}} and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Kobol" to "{{TOS|Kobol}}"

2021-01-23T02:34:39Z

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	=== Chapter One ===		=== Chapter One ===

	After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on ~~[[Kobol (~~TOS)\|Kobol]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.		After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on {{TOS\|Kobol}}, [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.

	At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by {{TOS\|Adama}} and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.		At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by {{TOS\|Adama}} and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.
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	=== Story ===		=== Story ===

	* The portions of the story where [[Serina]] is involved are told through recordings, she made before her death on ~~[[Kobol (~~TOS)\|Kobol]]. Her efforts to record the flight of the Colonies draws upon her pre-attack profession as a reporter. However, the recordings are also the only tangible remnants of Serina that are left for Apollo, given that Boxey is not her biological son.		* The portions of the story where [[Serina]] is involved are told through recordings, she made before her death on {{TOS\|Kobol}}. Her efforts to record the flight of the Colonies draws upon her pre-attack profession as a reporter. However, the recordings are also the only tangible remnants of Serina that are left for Apollo, given that Boxey is not her biological son.
	* In investigating the [[Otarsis Quadrant asteroid\|asteroid]], [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] and [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]] take bio-hazard precautions, donning breathing gear and gloves. Further, upon returning to ''Galactica'', both pilots go through decontamination procedures, which fail to detect the "[[Otarsis virus\|virus]]". For comparison, the episode shows that neither Boomer nor Jolly make any effort to protect themselves from contamination. Further, Boomer bypasses decontamination procedures in order to make it to Apollo's bachelor party.		* In investigating the [[Otarsis Quadrant asteroid\|asteroid]], [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] and [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]] take bio-hazard precautions, donning breathing gear and gloves. Further, upon returning to ''Galactica'', both pilots go through decontamination procedures, which fail to detect the "[[Otarsis virus\|virus]]". For comparison, the episode shows that neither Boomer nor Jolly make any effort to protect themselves from contamination. Further, Boomer bypasses decontamination procedures in order to make it to Apollo's bachelor party.

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2021-01-17T19:59:24Z

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	== Alternate covers ==		== Alternate covers ==

	<gallery mode="slideshow" ~~widths=1000 heights=500~~>		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:Bg03.jpg\|Original print cover.		Image:Bg03.jpg\|Original print cover.
	Image:Tombs of Kobol back cover.jpg\|Back cover.		Image:Tombs of Kobol back cover.jpg\|Back cover.

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2021-01-17T01:18:48Z

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	== Alternate covers ==		== Alternate covers ==

	<gallery>		<gallery mode="slideshow" widths=1000 heights=500>
	Image:Bg03.jpg\|Original print cover.		Image:Bg03.jpg\|Original print cover.
	Image:Tombs of Kobol back cover.jpg\|Back cover.		Image:Tombs of Kobol back cover.jpg\|Back cover.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Boxey" to "{{TOS|Boxey}}"

2020-09-08T00:34:11Z

Text replacement - "Boxey" to "{{TOS|Boxey}}"

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	* There are several scenes in which a grieving Apollo is listening to some recordings that Serina made before she died.		* There are several scenes in which a grieving Apollo is listening to some recordings that Serina made before she died.
	* ~~[[Boxey (~~TOS)\|Boxey]] is noted as being orphaned from ''both'' biological parents, with [[Serina]] and [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] being his adoptive parents. In the series, Serina is Boxey's biological mother.		* {{TOS\|Boxey}} is noted as being orphaned from ''both'' biological parents, with [[Serina]] and [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] being his adoptive parents. In the series, Serina is Boxey's biological mother.
	* Before the Cylon attack, pilots near experiencing combat fatigue would be given furlough to a leisure resort.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 23.</ref>		* Before the Cylon attack, pilots near experiencing combat fatigue would be given furlough to a leisure resort.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 23.</ref>
	* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.		* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Adama" to "{{TOS|Adama}}"

2020-09-08T00:19:08Z

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	After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on [[Kobol (TOS)\|Kobol]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.		After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on [[Kobol (TOS)\|Kobol]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.

	At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by ~~[[Adama (~~TOS)\|Adama]] and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.		At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by {{TOS\|Adama}} and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.

	Apollo is left to decide whether or not to play the other crystals.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 13-21.</ref>		Apollo is left to decide whether or not to play the other crystals.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 13-21.</ref>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Athena" to "{{TOS|Athena}}"

2020-09-08T00:03:59Z

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	After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on [[Kobol (TOS)\|Kobol]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.		After [[Serina (alternate)\|Serina]]'s death on [[Kobol (TOS)\|Kobol]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] sits in their darkened quarters with Serina's portable recorder in his lap. He rummages through the quarters, finding a handful of recording crystals. He begins to play them. The first crystal he plays is of a conversation between Serina and [[Cassiopeia]], discussing Serina's past as a premier reporter on her native homeworld of [[Caprica (TOS)\|Caprica]] and her engagement to Apollo.

	At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where ~~[[Athena (~~TOS)\|Athena]] smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.		At Cassiopeia's urging, she tells the story of how Apollo was essentially forced by [[Adama (TOS)\|Adama]] and others to announce his desire to marry her over a dinner. She tells the story up to the point where {{TOS\|Athena}} smiles at [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]], resulting in Starbuck's hasty departure from the dinner. The recording ends when a battle alert is issued.

	Apollo is left to decide whether or not to play the other crystals.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 13-21.</ref>		Apollo is left to decide whether or not to play the other crystals.<ref>''Ibid.,'' 13-21.</ref>

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	* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.		* Unlike his [[Lucifer\|canonical originator]], [[Lucifer (alternate)\|Lucifer]] is not a Cylon, but an "ambulatory cybernetic sentience" created by the Cylons. Essentially, Lucifer is a computer whose motion is not bipedaled but based on rolling via ball bearings. The on-screen depiction has Lucifer walking via bipedaled locomotion.
	* With Lucifer, Robert Thurston manages to take what was a minor, one-dimensional character in the TV series and turn him into an interesting, complex being. Lucifer shines in almost every Berkely novel he appears in. In many ways Lucifer becomes the most interesting character in the BG universe (at least in the Berkley version). Lucifer's scenes are among the most enjoyable parts of any of the Berkley novels.		* With Lucifer, Robert Thurston manages to take what was a minor, one-dimensional character in the TV series and turn him into an interesting, complex being. Lucifer shines in almost every Berkely novel he appears in. In many ways Lucifer becomes the most interesting character in the BG universe (at least in the Berkley version). Lucifer's scenes are among the most enjoyable parts of any of the Berkley novels.
	* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution", suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].		* In the theatrical version of [[Saga of a Star World\|the pilot]], Baltar is beheaded by a sword in front of the Imperious Leader. In the televised version, Baltar is spared for "public execution," suggesting that he was returned to [[Cylon]].
	* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.		* Cylon machines have a deeply-programmed loyalty to the Cylon Empire, thus making betrayal impossible. For comparison, the [[Centurion (RDM)\|Centurion]]s of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] were also programmed by the [[humanoid Cylons]] to be devoutly loyal in order to prevent an uprising.
	* {{TOS\|Viper}} in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.		* {{TOS\|Viper}} in prime condition are capable of identifying viruses and other microbes.<ref>''Ibid.'', 23-4.</ref> Vipers in the series have no such ability, despite being able to analyze a ship's lifeform readings as well as technical attributes of the scanned ship.