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== Books == | == Books == | ||
=== Berkley | === Berkley === | ||
In the Berkley novelizations, the Twelve Colonies and their citizens are named: | |||
In the novelizations, the Twelve Colonies and their citizens are named: | |||
* Aeriana / Aeries<ref>It is not certain what the singular form of "Aeries" is.</ref> | * Aeriana / Aeries<ref>It is not certain what the singular form of "Aeries" is.</ref> | ||
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* Sagitara / Sagitarian | * Sagitara / Sagitarian | ||
* Scorpia / Scorpios | * Scorpia / Scorpios | ||
* Virgon / Virgo | * Virgon / Virgo | ||
==== Aeriana / Aeries ==== | ==== Aeriana / Aeries ==== | ||
Called Aeriana in the novelization, but Aeries on screen {{OS|The Long Patrol}}. | Called Aeriana in the novelization, but Aeries on screen {{OS|The Long Patrol}}. | ||
==== Aquarus ==== | ==== Aquarus ==== | ||
Unicorns were believed to have existed there. A waiter on Carillon offers Starbuck and Boomer an Aquarian dessert. | Unicorns were believed to have existed there. A waiter on Carillon offers Starbuck and Boomer an Aquarian dessert. | ||
==== Libran ==== | ==== Libran ==== | ||
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==== Sagitara ==== | ==== Sagitara ==== | ||
More than two decades<ref>In Chapter 1 of the "[[Saga of a Star World]]" [[Saga of a Star World (Book)|novelization]], [[Zac (TOS alternate)|Zac]] is noted as being 23 years old at the beginning of the story, before the ambush at [[Cimtar]]. Later, in one of Adama's journals (p. 121) during Adar's visit to {{alt|Adama|TOS}} and [[Ila]]'s home, Apollo is 2 years old and does not have siblings at that time.).</ref> before the [[Battle of Cimtar]], [[Adar (TOS alternate)|Adar]] runs for a minor political office on this colony, eventually leading to his career as president of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] (''[[Saga of a Star World (Book)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' TOS pilot novelization). | More than two decades<ref>In Chapter 1 of the "[[Saga of a Star World]]" [[Saga of a Star World (Book)|novelization]], [[Zac (TOS alternate)|Zac]] is noted as being 23 years old at the beginning of the story, before the ambush at [[Cimtar]]. Later, in one of Adama's journals (p. 121) during Adar's visit to {{alt|Adama|TOS}} and [[Ila]]'s home, Apollo is 2 years old and does not have siblings at that time.).</ref> before the [[Battle of Cimtar]], [[Adar (TOS alternate)|Adar]] runs for a minor political office on this colony, eventually leading to his career as president of the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum of Twelve]] (''[[Saga of a Star World (Book)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' TOS pilot novelization). | ||
==== Scorpia ==== | ==== Scorpia ==== | ||
Apollo notes that Scorpia natives have "funny feelings" (''[[Saga of a Star World (Book)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' TOS pilot novelization). President Anton hails from Scorpia. The children on Antila had ancestors from Scorpia. | Apollo notes that Scorpia natives have "funny feelings" (''[[Saga of a Star World (Book)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' TOS pilot novelization). President Anton hails from Scorpia. The children on Antila had ancestors from Scorpia. | ||
==== Virgon ==== | ==== Virgon ==== | ||
Unicorns were believed to have existed on Virgon. | |||
== Comics == | == Comics == | ||
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==== Aeries ==== | ==== Aeries ==== | ||
An influential colony, Aeries is known for its [[datanet]] {{Comics|starbuck|2}}. | An influential colony, Aeries is known for its [[datanet]] ({{Comics|starbuck|2}}). | ||
===== Notables ===== | ===== Notables ===== | ||
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==== Caprica ==== | ==== Caprica ==== | ||
Caprica is one of the most affluent worlds within the Twelve Colonies, but not without its disparities in social structure and wealth distribution. The lower class reside in an area known as "{{Inlineref|Lower Caprica}}" while the upper class, including high-ranking warriors like {{Alt|Adama|TOS-DE}}, lived in more prosperous areas {{Comics|starbuck|1}}. | Caprica is one of the most affluent worlds within the Twelve Colonies, but not without its disparities in social structure and wealth distribution. The lower class reside in an area known as "{{Inlineref|Lower Caprica}}" while the upper class, including high-ranking warriors like {{Alt|Adama|TOS-DE}}, lived in more prosperous areas ({{Comics|starbuck|1}}). | ||
===== Notable Locations ===== | ===== Notable Locations ===== | ||
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==== Picon ==== | ==== Picon ==== | ||
During the later decades of the [[Thousand-Yahren War|Thousand Yahren War]], Picon absorbs [[Cygnus]], a [[Tylium (TOS alternate)|tylium]]-rich asteroid owned by {{Alt|Baltar|TOS-DE}}, into its protectorate {{Comics|annual2014}}. | During the later decades of the [[Thousand-Yahren War|Thousand Yahren War]], Picon absorbs [[Cygnus]], a [[Tylium (TOS alternate)|tylium]]-rich asteroid owned by {{Alt|Baltar|TOS-DE}}, into its protectorate ({{Comics|annual2014}}). | ||
===== Notables ===== | ===== Notables ===== | ||
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===== Maytoria ===== | ===== Maytoria ===== | ||
{{Mainarticle|Maytoria}} | {{Mainarticle|Maytoria}} | ||
The home system of the Twelve Colonies also included the Sagittaron colony planet, [[Maytoria]], an outer colony firstly and hardest hit by the Cylons during the {{Alt|Battle of Cimtar|TOS-DE}} {{Comics|vol1|1}}. | The home system of the Twelve Colonies also included the Sagittaron colony planet, [[Maytoria]], an outer colony firstly and hardest hit by the Cylons during the {{Alt|Battle of Cimtar|TOS-DE}} ({{Comics|vol1|1}}). | ||
==== Scorpia / Scorpion ==== | ==== Scorpia / Scorpion ==== | ||
{{Inlineref|Scorpia}} (also known as {{Inlineref|Scorpion}} also has its own agricultural component, which [[Osiris (TOS)|Osiris]] has Cylons target for destruction; one such raid kills [[Starbuck's foster parents]] {{Comics|starbuck|2}}. | {{Inlineref|Scorpia}} (also known as {{Inlineref|Scorpion}}) also has its own agricultural component, which [[Osiris (TOS)|Osiris]] has Cylons target for destruction; one such raid kills [[Starbuck's foster parents]] ({{Comics|starbuck|2}}). | ||
Countess [[Sephoni]] hails from this colony and is a well-known [[psionic]] across the Colonial diaspora. At the time of [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS-DE alternate)|the exodus]], she travels with her royal court comprised of women, although it unknown what political capital she possess {{Comics|doa|2}}. | Countess [[Sephoni]] hails from this colony and is a well-known [[psionic]] across the Colonial diaspora. At the time of [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS-DE alternate)|the exodus]], she travels with her royal court comprised of women, although it unknown what political capital she possess ({{Comics|doa|2}}). | ||
=== Marvel Comics === | === Marvel Comics === | ||
The following colonies are mentioned in the comics: | The following colonies are mentioned in the comics: | ||
* {{inlineref|Aeriana}}, home to the Aeries {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}* {{inlineref|Caprica}}, the home colony of Commander {{alt|Adama|TOS}} {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}* {{inlineref|Gemini}}, home to the Gemons {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}** The language of the Gemini is named {{inlineref|Gemonesse}}, and also serves as an alternate name for those hailing from Gemini {{comics|marvel|2}}. | * {{inlineref|Aeriana}}, home to the Aeries {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}* {{inlineref|Caprica}}, the home colony of Commander {{alt|Adama|TOS}} {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}* {{inlineref|Gemini}}, home to the Gemons {{{{comics|marvel|1}}}}** The language of the Gemini is named {{inlineref|Gemonesse}}, and also serves as an alternate name for those hailing from Gemini ({{comics|marvel|2}}). | ||
* {{inlineref|Sagitaria}}, home to the Sagitarons {{{{comics|marvel|3}}}}* {{inlineref|Tauron}}, home to the Taurons {{{{comics|marvel|3}}}} | * {{inlineref|Sagitaria}}, home to the Sagitarons {{{{comics|marvel|3}}}}* {{inlineref|Tauron}}, home to the Taurons {{{{comics|marvel|3}}}} | ||
=== Realm Press === | === Realm Press === | ||
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Realm Press}}The '''Twelve Colonies of Man''', also known as '''The Colonies''', are the twelve worlds that served as the home of the human race for seven millennia {{comics|Eve of Destruction}}.<ref name="BGEOD_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction Prelude'' (Realm Press, December 1999), Page 2, 14.</ref> | {{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Realm Press}}The '''Twelve Colonies of Man''', also known as '''The Colonies''', are the twelve worlds that served as the home of the human race for seven millennia ({{comics|Eve of Destruction}}).<ref name="BGEOD_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction Prelude'' (Realm Press, December 1999), Page 2, 14.</ref> | ||
The Colonies were settled by the descendants of [[Kobol]], the original human homeworld. Over thousands of yahrens, they grew into a prosperous and advanced civilization {{comics|Eve of Destruction}}.<ref name="BGEOD_Colonies" /> The entire civilization is destroyed in a massive, coordinated sneak attack by the [[Cylon (TOS-RP)|Cylon Empire]], an event that leads a [[The Plan|rag-tag, fugitive fleet]] on a lonely quest {{comics|1999 Tourbook}}.<ref name="BGTB_1999_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica 1999 Tour Book'' (Realm Press, May 1999), Page 3.</ref> | The Colonies were settled by the descendants of [[Kobol]], the original human homeworld. Over thousands of yahrens, they grew into a prosperous and advanced civilization ({{comics|Eve of Destruction}}).<ref name="BGEOD_Colonies" /> The entire civilization is destroyed in a massive, coordinated sneak attack by the [[Cylon (TOS-RP)|Cylon Empire]], an event that leads a [[The Plan|rag-tag, fugitive fleet]] on a lonely quest ({{comics|1999 Tourbook}}).<ref name="BGTB_1999_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica 1999 Tour Book'' (Realm Press, May 1999), Page 3.</ref> | ||
The few survivors escape aboard a rag-tag fleet of 220 ships, protected by the last surviving battlestar, ''[[Galactica (TOS-RP)|Galactica]]''. The governing body of this fugitive fleet is the [[Council of the Twelve (TOS-RP)|Council of the Twelve]], presumably with one member representing each of the fallen colonies {{comics|No Place Like Home}}.<ref name="BG008_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, June/July 1999), Page 14, 22.</ref> | The few survivors escape aboard a rag-tag fleet of 220 ships, protected by the last surviving battlestar, ''[[Galactica (TOS-RP)|Galactica]]''. The governing body of this fugitive fleet is the [[Council of the Twelve (TOS-RP)|Council of the Twelve]], presumably with one member representing each of the fallen colonies ({{comics|No Place Like Home}}).<ref name="BG008_Colonies">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, June/July 1999), Page 14, 22.</ref> | ||
==== Mentioned Colonies ==== | ==== Mentioned Colonies ==== | ||
* '''Caprica:''' Homeworld of [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] and his family {{comics|Eve of Destruction}}.<ref name="BGEOD_Caprica2">''Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction Prelude'' (Realm Press, December 1999), Page 16.</ref> Caprica is a prosperous and advanced world, one of the shining jewels of the Twelve Colonies. It is destroyed along with the other colonies in the [[Cylon (TOS-RP)|Cylon]] sneak attack that serves as the catalyst for the human race's flight across the stars.<ref name="BGSFS1_Caprica2">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 21.</ref> The loss of Caprica is a source of deep sorrow for the survivors, particularly Commander Adama, who lost his wife, [[Ila]], in the attack {{comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BGSFS1_Caprica_22">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 3.</ref> | * '''Caprica:''' Homeworld of [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] and his family ({{comics|Eve of Destruction}}).<ref name="BGEOD_Caprica2">''Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction Prelude'' (Realm Press, December 1999), Page 16.</ref> Caprica is a prosperous and advanced world, one of the shining jewels of the Twelve Colonies. It is destroyed along with the other colonies in the [[Cylon (TOS-RP)|Cylon]] sneak attack that serves as the catalyst for the human race's flight across the stars.<ref name="BGSFS1_Caprica2">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 21.</ref> The loss of Caprica is a source of deep sorrow for the survivors, particularly Commander Adama, who lost his wife, [[Ila]], in the attack ({{comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}).<ref name="BGSFS1_Caprica_22">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 3.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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