Triad (TOS) - Revision history

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	[[File:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]		[[File:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]
	'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).		'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).

	The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.		The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.

	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==

	The game begins with having all the players hold hands to create a circle that the players (alternating between Red Team player and Blue Team player) rotate counterclockwise until the ball ejects from the goal post (where the ball was last thrown into), with the apparent intent of inducing a momentary loss of equilibrium into each of the players.		The game begins with having all the players hold hands to create a circle that the players (alternating between Red Team player and Blue Team player) rotate counterclockwise until the ball ejects from the goal post (where the ball was last thrown into), with the apparent intent of inducing a momentary loss of equilibrium into each of the players.

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	== Tactics ==		== Tactics ==

	During the game, players may block or impede the progress of their opposite numbers using non-deadly physical force or rough tactics. Such tactics, known as "blocking," include shoving or tackling their opposites aside.		During the game, players may block or impede the progress of their opposite numbers using non-deadly physical force or rough tactics. Such tactics, known as "blocking," include shoving or tackling their opposites aside.

	The person in command of the ball can do one of two things:		The person in command of the ball can do one of two things:

	# Give up the ball by throwing it to their teammate (either through deflection off the wall or floor, or direct passing),		# Give up the ball by throwing it to their teammate (either through deflection off the wall or floor, or direct passing),
	# Or bounce it off a wall and attempt to regain the ball themselves.		# Or bounce it off a wall and attempt to regain the ball themselves.
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	Such tactics are given terms, including:		Such tactics are given terms, including:

	* "High, spinning deflection," a type of ball pass between players;		* "High, spinning deflection," a type of ball pass between players;
	* "Bodycheck," a type of physical maneuver against the opposing player where, essentially, the opponent is rammed into a wall of the court.		* "Bodycheck," a type of physical maneuver against the opposing player where, essentially, the opponent is rammed into a wall of the court.

	== Rules and Penalties ==		== Rules and Penalties ==

	There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:		There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:

	* "Unnecessary blocking," which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.		* "Unnecessary blocking," which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
	* "Rib-blocking after the score," which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)		* "Rib-blocking after the score," which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)
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	Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.		Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.

			== Tie-in Material Information ==
			* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):''
			: Triad is a game that pits two members of any two of [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the fleet]]'s (sic) [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] Squadrons against each other in a grueling, physical contest that requires the teams to throw, bounce or otherwise place a medium-sized silver ball into their opponents goal. The goals are located above the normal reach of most players in two of the court's three walls. Triad is perhaps the single most important social event that takes place aboard the [[Battlestar (TOS)\|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)\|Galactica]]''. During the hopeless times following the [[Final Destruction]] this game gave the survivors something to root for, something to look forward to, saving many from the despair and an intense depression known as the [[Cylon Madness]]. <ref>{{cite_book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=54}}</ref>

			== References ==
			{{reflist}}

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	{{indicator\|TOS}}[[Category:TOS]]		{{indicator\|TOS}}[[Category:TOS]]


	{{#related:Pyramid (TOS)}}		{{#related:Pyramid (TOS)}}
	{{#related:Pyramid (RDM)}}		{{#related:Pyramid (RDM)}}
	{{#related:Triad (RDM)}}		{{#related:Triad (RDM)}}

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	{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}		{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}

	[[~~Image~~:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]		[[File:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]
	'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).		'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).

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	== Tactics ==		== Tactics ==

	During the game, players may block or impede the progress of their opposite numbers using non-deadly physical force or rough tactics. Such tactics, known as "blocking", include shoving or tackling their opposites aside.		During the game, players may block or impede the progress of their opposite numbers using non-deadly physical force or rough tactics. Such tactics, known as "blocking," include shoving or tackling their opposites aside.

	The person in command of the ball can do one of two things:		The person in command of the ball can do one of two things:
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	Such tactics are given terms, including:		Such tactics are given terms, including:

	* "High, spinning deflection", a type of ball pass between players;		* "High, spinning deflection," a type of ball pass between players;
	* "Bodycheck", a type of physical maneuver against the opposing player where, essentially, the opponent is rammed into a wall of the court.		* "Bodycheck," a type of physical maneuver against the opposing player where, essentially, the opponent is rammed into a wall of the court.

	== Rules and Penalties ==		== Rules and Penalties ==
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	There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:		There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:

	* "Unnecessary blocking", which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.		* "Unnecessary blocking," which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
	* "Rib-blocking after the score", which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)		* "Rib-blocking after the score," which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)

	Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.		Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.

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	{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}		{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}



	[[Image:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]		[[Image:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]
	A contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (~~Red~~ and ~~Blue~~).		'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).

	The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.		The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.
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	* "Rib-blocking after the score", which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)		* "Rib-blocking after the score", which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)

	Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] (Murder on the Rising Star).		Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.


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	~~<pagesidebar>~~		{{#related:Pyramid (TOS)}}
	* See Also		{{#related:Pyramid (RDM)}}
	** [[Pyramid (TOS)~~\|Pyramid]], TOS's card game~~		{{#related:Triad (RDM)}}
	** [[Pyramid (RDM)~~\|Pyramid]], RDM's ball game~~
	** [[Triad (RDM)~~\|Triad]], RDM's card game~~
	~~</pagesidebar>~~

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	[[Image:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]		[[Image:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]
	A contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] from the [[Twelve Colonies ~~(TOS)~~\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (Red and Blue).		A contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (Red and Blue).

	The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.		The objective of the game is to score points by getting their ball in the other team's ball opening, either throwing the ball (referred to as a "sphere") into the opening or "dunking" it in at close proximity. Triad is played in a triangular court. Some contact is permitted between the players within the rules.

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	Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] (Murder on the Rising Star).		Fighting within the game results in the automatic ejection of the offending players. Multiple penalties made by an offending player may also cause the ejection of said player, as was the case between [[Ortega]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]] before Ortega's termination by [[Karibdis]] (Murder on the Rising Star).

	~~== External Links ==~~

	~~[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/Triad.htm The rules of Triad from the War of the Gods original script]~~

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	* See Also		* See Also
	** Pyramid (TOS)\|Pyramid, TOS's card game		** [[Pyramid (TOS)\|Pyramid]], TOS's card game
	** Pyramid (RDM)\|Pyramid, RDM's ball game		** [[Pyramid (RDM)\|Pyramid]], RDM's ball game
	** Triad (RDM)\|Triad, RDM's card game		** [[Triad (RDM)\|Triad]], RDM's card game
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	~~:''~~For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].''		{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}

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	There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:		There are a few known rules to the game, as well as penalties for the following behaviors:

	* "Unnecessary blocking", which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball ~~([[~~Murder on the Rising Star~~]])~~.		* "Unnecessary blocking", which deals with attempts to push (or backhand) an opposing player after the ball has made its goal. The penalty for this act is to permit the opposing player a chance to score at the offending team's goal, similar to the "penalty shot" in basketball {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.
	* "Rib-blocking after the score", which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)		* "Rib-blocking after the score", which deals with a player elbowing a member of the opposing team in the ribs after that team has made the goal (Murder on the Rising Star)

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	{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}		{{disline\|For the article on the card game known as "Triad" in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-Imagined series]], see [[Triad (RDM)]].}}

	[[~~Image~~:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]		[[File:Triad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|The "scrum" in a triad match {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}.]]
	'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).		'''Triad''' is a contact sport with elements of [[Wikipedia:American football\|football]] and [[Wikipedia:basketball\|basketball]] originating from the [[Twelve Colonies of Man\|Colonies]], played with two teams of two players. Teams are typically color-coded (e.g. red and blue).