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The timeline for the Berkley novelizations does include elements from the [[spin-off]] series ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', because of the ''[[Galactica Discovers Earth (Book)|Galactica Discovers Earth]]'' novelization. | The timeline for the Berkley novelizations does include elements from the [[spin-off]] series ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', because of the ''[[Galactica Discovers Earth (Book)|Galactica Discovers Earth]]'' novelization. | ||
The timeline is given in [[yahren]]s, the Colonial term for "years." | The timeline is given in [[yahren]]s, the Colonial term for "years." The date around which the timeline revolves is 7322, the only date given in the series, and one from the Colonial calendar. This was the yahren when the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] [[Thousand Yahren War|attacked]] [[Umbra]] on [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]], as mentioned in "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]". | ||
== Maximum Press comics == | == Maximum Press comics == | ||
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In ''[[War of Eden 2]]'', Rob Liefeld noted that Maximum Press follows the established canon of the Original Series, eschewing ''Galactica 1980''. Therefore, the timeline of the Original Series' episodes is included here, interspersed with data from the comics. It is later noted in the timeline printed in ''[[Starbuck 1]]'' admits to using the ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' reference. | In ''[[War of Eden 2]]'', Rob Liefeld noted that Maximum Press follows the established canon of the Original Series, eschewing ''Galactica 1980''. Therefore, the timeline of the Original Series' episodes is included here, interspersed with data from the comics. It is later noted in the timeline printed in ''[[Starbuck 1]]'' admits to using the ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' reference. | ||
The acronym "CY" is for the term "Colonial Yahren, | The acronym "CY" is for the term "Colonial Yahren", which appears in the Maximum Press comics. | ||
===Ancient history=== | ===Ancient history=== | ||
* '''Before 1:''' The [[Beings of Light]] intervene at the beginning of human development on the planet that would come to be known as | * '''Before 1:''' The [[Beings of Light]] intervene at the beginning of human development on the planet that would come to be known as [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]]. [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] refers to these beings as the "Mother Race" ([[War of the Gods, Part I]]). | ||
* '''1:''' The beginning of the Colonial calendar. | * '''1:''' The beginning of the Colonial calendar. | ||
* '''~1342:''' The beginning of recorded human history on Kobol; 6,000 yahrens before "[[Saga of a Star World]]". | * '''~1342:''' The beginning of recorded human history on Kobol; 6,000 yahrens before "[[Saga of a Star World]]". | ||
* '''~1342 to ~5432:''' The fall of Kobol and the Exodus of the Thirteen Tribes ("[[Saga of a Star World]], | * '''~1342 to ~5432:''' The fall of Kobol and the Exodus of the Thirteen Tribes ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]"). | ||
* '''~5432:''' [[The Twelve Colonies | * '''~5432:''' [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|The Twelve Colonies]] begin to re-establish their space travel capabilities. At this time, the Colonials were using [[Propulsion (TOS)|sublight]] craft reminiscent of the early space vehicles launched from Earth in the 1960s and 70s ([[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]). According to Adama, "It took them hundreds of yahrens to revive even the most primitive crafts" ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]], telemovie only). | ||
* '''~6342:''' The [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], a humanoid race, are taken over by their robot slaves. A machine ruler, known as the [[Imperious Leader]], comes to rule the [[Cylon Empire]] | * '''~6342:''' The [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]], a humanoid race, are taken over by their robot slaves. A machine ruler, known as the [[Imperious Leader]], comes to rule the [[Cylon Empire]] ([[War of the Gods, Part II]]). | ||
====History of the Colonial and Cylon conflict==== | ====History of the Colonial and Cylon conflict==== | ||
* '''~6342:''' The Cylons attack the [[Hasari]], whose territory neighbors the Colonies. The Colonials intervene in the conflict between the Cylons and the Hasari, and the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] begins between the Colonies and the Cylon Empire | * '''~6342:''' The Cylons attack the [[Hasari]], whose territory neighbors the Colonies. The Colonials intervene in the conflict between the Cylons and the Hasari, and the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] begins between the Colonies and the Cylon Empire ([[Saga of a Star World]]). | ||
* '''~6842:''' [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] '' | * '''~6842:''' [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' is launched. Back then, the [[celestial chamber]]s on ''Galactica'' were used to confirm navigational headings (500 yahrens before "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]"). | ||
* '''Before 7242:''' | * '''Before 7242:''' [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is born ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]). | ||
* '''~7309:''' [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] is born on [[The Twelve Colonies | * '''~7309:''' [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] is born on [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)#Caprica|Caprica]] to Adama and [[Ila]]. [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] is born on Caprica, the son of [[Chameleon]].<ref name="actor_age">This information is based on the ages of [[Richard Hatch]] and [[Dirk Benedict]] at the time of filming, which was 33.</ref> | ||
* '''~7312:''' In 7362, Commander [[Cain (alternate)|Cain]] tells [[Cain (child)|his grandson]] that he's been fighting Cylons for 50 yahren; Cain presumably is an active member of the Colonial Fleet by this yahren (''[[The Enemy Within 1]]''). | * '''~7312:''' In 7362, Commander [[Cain (alternate)|Cain]] tells [[Cain (child)|his grandson]] that he's been fighting Cylons for 50 yahren; Cain presumably is an active member of the Colonial Fleet by this yahren (''[[The Enemy Within 1]]''). | ||
* {{inlineref|7322}}: The [[w:epoch (reference date)|epoch]] of this timeline. After one of the first Cylon attacks on Caprica, the people of the farm village of [[Umbra]] are scattered. Chameleon is separated from Starbuck, who is later found alone at the edge of the [[Thorn forest]] and is presumed orphaned at 7 years ([[The Man | * {{inlineref|7322}}: The [[w:epoch (reference date)|epoch]] of this timeline. After one of the first Cylon attacks on Caprica, the people of the farm village of [[Umbra]] are scattered. Chameleon is separated from Starbuck, who is later found alone at the edge of the [[Thorn forest]] and is presumed orphaned at 7 years ([[The Man With Nine Lives]]). | ||
* '''~7335:''' | * '''~7335:''' [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] is born to [[Serina]] in the Colonies.<ref name="hathaway_age">This information is based on [[Noah Hathaway]]'s age at the time of filming, which was seven.</ref> | ||
* '''7340:''' The [[Fifth Fleet]] engages the Cylons at the [[Battle of Molecay]]. Battlestar '' | * '''7340:''' The [[Fifth Fleet]] engages the Cylons at the [[Battle of Molecay]]. Battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' is the only Colonial vessel to survive. Commander [[Cain (TOS)|Cain]], realizing there will be Cylons lying in wait along the entire route back to the Colonies, orders ''Pegasus'' out into deep space 2 yahrens before "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]". | ||
* '''~7342:''' '' | * '''~7342:''' ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'' heads out into deep space, eventually winding up in the [[Delphian Empire]], which is in the process of falling to the Cylons ([[The Living Legend, Part I]]). | ||
=== The Seventh Millennium of Time (7342—62 CY) === | === The Seventh Millennium of Time (7342—62 CY) === | ||
* '''7342:''' Destruction of the Colonies, just before the 7th millennium of recorded time, and the end of the [[Thousand Yahren War]] | * '''7342:''' Destruction of the Colonies, just before the 7th millennium of recorded time, and the end of the [[Thousand Yahren War]] ([[Saga of a Star World]]). | ||
** [[Saga of a Star World]] | ** [[Saga of a Star World]] | ||
*** During Adama's time on [[Caprica (TOS alternate)|Caprica]], he visits a museum and retrieves several [[Kobol (TOS alternate)|Kobolian]] artifacts that are safely stored aboard ''Galactica'' for over 20 yahrens (''[[War of Eden 3]]''). | *** During Adama's time on [[Caprica (TOS alternate)|Caprica]], he visits a museum and retrieves several [[Kobol (TOS alternate)|Kobolian]] artifacts that are safely stored aboard ''Galactica'' for over 20 yahrens (''[[War of Eden 3]]''). | ||
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** [[The Man with Nine Lives]] | ** [[The Man with Nine Lives]] | ||
** [[Murder on the Rising Star]] | ** [[Murder on the Rising Star]] | ||
** [[Greetings | ** [[Greetings from Earth]] | ||
** [[Baltar's Escape]] | ** [[Baltar's Escape]] | ||
** [[Experiment in Terra]] | ** [[Experiment in Terra]] | ||
** [[Take the Celestra]] | ** [[Take the Celestra]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[The Hand of God]] | ||
* | * '''7344:''' [[Apollo (TOS alternate)|Apollo]] and [[Sheba (alternate)|Sheba]] have a son, [[Cain (child)|Cain]] (''[[War of Eden 1]]''). | ||
* | * '''7347:''' [[Adama (alternate)|Adama]] succumbs to [[Kaitai Syndrome]]. Command of ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' and her [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] is given to Apollo, who has been contacted by the [[Seraph]] named [[John]] and given the [[temporal overdrive]] technology to facilitate their journey to [[Earth (TOS alternate)|Earth]] thousand-fold (''[[War of Eden 1]]''). Adama is put into stasis, per his final order (''[[War of Eden 2]]''). | ||
* | * '''7362 (T-minus ~3 [[secton]]s)''': "A few sectons" before the jump to Earth, Starbuck modifies his reverse boosters, that allow him to evade two pursuing Cylons (''War of Eden 1''). | ||
=== Discovery of [[Earth (TOS alternate)|Earth]] (7362—? CY) === | |||
'''AED''' is an acronym for "after Earth discovery". | |||
* '''7362:''' | * '''7362:''' | ||
**'''Zero Hour: 0—36 centons:''' Commander Apollo and all 162 vessels in the Fleet make the final jump to Earth, finding the planet devoid of human life. Apollo orders all Viper squadrons to scan the planet for signs of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] (''[[War of Eden 1]]''). | ** '''Zero Hour: 0—36 centons:''' Commander Apollo and all 162 vessels in the Fleet make the final jump to Earth, finding the planet devoid of human life. Apollo orders all Viper squadrons to scan the planet for signs of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] (''[[War of Eden 1]]''). | ||
** '''6 centaurs, 36 centons:''' Lieutenant [[ | ** '''6 centaurs, 36 centons:''' Lieutenant [[Box]], Captain [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)|Starbuck]] and Colonel [[Boomer (TOS alternate)|Boomer]] detect a low intensity energy probe from Central Africa that locks on their ships. | ||
** '''6 centaurs, 56 centons—to 7 centaurs:''' | ** '''6 centaurs, 56 centons—to 7 centaurs:''' | ||
*** After obtaining permission to land, Box, Boomer and Starbuck discover the Earth is inhabited by dinosaurs, with the exception of an [[Adam's Ark|odd pyramid]] possibly from | *** After obtaining permission to land, Box, Boomer and Starbuck discover the Earth is inhabited by dinosaurs, with the exception of an [[Adam's Ark|odd pyramid]] possibly from [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]]. Box is nearly killed by the dinosaur, which itself is killed (''War of Eden 1''—''[[War of Eden 2|2]]''). | ||
*** Count [[Iblis (alternate)|Iblis]] appears to [[Baltar (alternate)|Baltar]], offering him the way to Earth in order to fight a great battle there; this battle he calls the "War of Eden" (''War of Eden 1''—''2''). | *** Count [[Iblis (alternate)|Iblis]] appears to [[Baltar (alternate)|Baltar]], offering him the way to Earth in order to fight a great battle there; this battle he calls the "War of Eden" (''War of Eden 1''—''2''). | ||
** '''Sometime later:''' Adama extracted from status (''War of Eden 2 | ** '''Sometime later:''' Adama extracted from status (''War of Eden 2''). | ||
** '''6 [[secton]]s:''' | ** '''6 [[secton]]s ADE:''' | ||
*** Discovery of a [[Kobol (TOS alternate)|Kobolian]] craft | *** Discovery of a [[Kobol (TOS alternate)|Kobolian]] craft. [[Ares (Cylon)|Ares]], a [[Cylons (TOS alternate)|Cylon]] android, is later found aboard (''[[The Enemy Within 1]]''). | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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