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:''For information on an [[Original Series]] [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] of the same name, see [[Columbia (TOS)]].'' | :''For information on an [[Original Series]] [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] of the same name, see [[Columbia (TOS)]].'' | ||
At least two [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestar]]s in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] have been named '''''Columbia'''''. | |||
== First ''Columbia'' == | == First ''Columbia'' == | ||
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'''''Columbia''''' is one of the [[Galactica class battlestar|original twelve]]<ref>In the [[Miniseries, Night 1|first night of the Miniseries]], [[Aaron Doral]] mentions that there were twelve [[Galactica type battlestar|''Galactica'' type battlestars]] created during the Cylon War. ''Columbia'' is clearly of the same class as ''Galactica'', and thus belongs to this type.</ref> battlestars created during the [[Cylon War]]. | '''''Columbia''''' is one of the [[Galactica class battlestar|original twelve]]<ref>In the [[Miniseries, Night 1|first night of the Miniseries]], [[Aaron Doral]] mentions that there were twelve [[Galactica type battlestar|''Galactica'' type battlestars]] created during the [[Cylon War]]. ''Columbia'' is clearly of the same class as ''Galactica'', and thus belongs to this type.</ref> battlestars created during the [[Cylon War]]. | ||
During the | During the twelfth year of the war, it is assigned to [[Operation Raptor Talon]] along with ''Galactica'' and one other battlestar, where they attempt to attack a Cylon post on an [[Ice_planet|ice planet in or near Colonial space]]. Halfway through the operation, ''Columbia''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> mid-ship defense zone fails, and it is targeted by [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] forces. Despite attempts by Colonial [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilots to fend off the attacks, ''Columbia'', on fire and adrift in space, is destroyed a short time later. Someone on the ship has enough time to send out a warning for pilots to clear its airspace before an explosion tears through its hull. ''Columbia'' is one of the last ships lost during the war, with the Cylons signing an [[Cimtar (RDM)|armistice]] shortly after the ship's destruction. | ||
It resembles other battlestars of its class during the war, with hull plating covering its ribbing and the Colonial Seal and hull number printed on the side of the "alligator head" forward section. However, it is finished with blue paint rather than red, as seen on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s hull. | |||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
image:Columbia On Fire.png|''Columbia'' under attack. | image:Columbia On Fire.png|''Columbia'' under attack. | ||
image:Columbia Death.png|''Columbia''<nowiki> | image:Columbia Death.png|''Columbia''<nowiki></nowiki> is gone | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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'''''Columbia''''' is a | '''''Columbia''''' is a battlestar in service with the [[Colonial Fleet]] immediately before the fall of the Colonies. It featured integrated command and control systems and Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]'s [[Command Navigation Program]] (CNP). It is reported as lost, along with ''[[Solaria]]'' and ''[[Triton (RDM)|Triton]]'', during the initial moments of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]). | ||
Adama once served as [[executive officer]] on ''Columbia'' ([[TRS]]: [[Hero]]). [[Galen Tyrol]] also served on this ship at some point in his long career ([[TRS]]: [[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]). | [[William Adama]] once served as [[executive officer]] on ''Columbia'' ([[TRS]]: "[[Hero]]"). [[Galen Tyrol]] also served on this ship at some point in his long career ([[TRS]]: "[[Resistance (episode)|Resistance]]"). | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The name ''Columbia'' is a derivation of the name of | * The name ''Columbia'' is a derivation of the name of fifteenth century Genoan explorer [[Wikipedia:Christopher Columbus|Christopher Columbus]], which itself is derived from the Latin ''columba'', meaning "dove" or "pigeon"). While at first glance such an Earth-based name seems an unlikely choice for an "alien" culture, it might hint at a [[Sacred Scrolls#Earth as the true origin of the human species|different version]] of the Twelve Colonies' ancient history. | ||
* Many fans believe ''Galactica'' to be a Columbia class battlestar. However, this is not supported by [[BW:CJ|official sources]] | * Many fans believe ''Galactica'' to be a Columbia class battlestar. However, this is not supported by [[BW:CJ|official sources]] in either the [[Original Series|Original]] or the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For the battlestar type ''Galactica'' belongs to, see [[Galactica type battlestar]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:06, 22 January 2013
- For information on an Original Series battlestar of the same name, see Columbia (TOS).
At least two battlestars in the Colonial Fleet have been named Columbia.
First Columbia[edit]
| Columbia (TRS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Race: | Colonial | ||
| Type: | Military | ||
| FTL: | Yes | ||
| Propulsion: | |||
| Crew: | |||
| Capacity: | |||
| CO: | {{{co}}} | ||
| XO: | {{{xo}}} | ||
| Role: | Carrier / battleship hybrid | ||
| Weapons: | Primary and point-defense Kinetic Energy Weapons, conventional missiles, nuclear warheads, Vipers, Raptors | ||
| Armaments: | {{{arm}}} | ||
| Defenses: | {{{def}}} | ||
| Aircraft: | {{{aircraft}}} | ||
| Aviation facilities: | {{{facilities}}} | ||
| Fate: | Destroyed, Operation Raptor Talon, 40 years BCH | ||
| Emblem: | [[Image:{{{patch}}}|175px|Ship's patch]] | ||
| Other Images: | Gallery | ||
| Length: | {{{length}}} | ||
| Width: | {{{width}}} | ||
| Height: | {{{height}}} | ||
| Weight: | {{{weight}}} | ||
| Wingspan: | {{{wingspan}}} | ||
| Other: | {{{otherdi}}} | ||
| Cost: | {{{construction}}} | ||
| Construction Time: | {{{construction}}} | ||
| Hull Size: | {{{hull size}}} | ||
| Hull: | {{{hull}}} | ||
| FTL Cooldown: | {{{ftl cooldown}}} turns | ||
| Speed: | {{{speed}}} m/s | ||
| Turn Rate: | {{{turn rate}}}°/turn | ||
| Armor Total: | {{{armor total}}} | ||
| Armor Left: | {{{armor left}}} | ||
| Armor Right: | {{{armor right}}} | ||
| Armor Front: | {{{armor front}}} | ||
| Armor Rear: | {{{armor rear}}} | ||
| Armor Top: | {{{armor top}}} | ||
| Armor Bottom: | {{{armor bottom}}} | ||
| DRADIS Range: | {{{dradis range}}} m | ||
| Processing Power: | {{{processing power}}} | ||
| Munition Slots: | {{{munitions}}} | ||
| Munition Cooldown Period: | {{{munition cooldown}}} turns | ||
| Squadron Slots: | {{{squadrons}}} | ||
| Squadron Size: | {{{squadron size}}} | ||
| Special Abilities: | {{{special abilities}}} | ||
| Additional Information | |||
Columbia is one of the original twelve[1] battlestars created during the Cylon War.
During the twelfth year of the war, it is assigned to Operation Raptor Talon along with Galactica and one other battlestar, where they attempt to attack a Cylon post on an ice planet in or near Colonial space. Halfway through the operation, Columbia's mid-ship defense zone fails, and it is targeted by Cylon forces. Despite attempts by Colonial Viper pilots to fend off the attacks, Columbia, on fire and adrift in space, is destroyed a short time later. Someone on the ship has enough time to send out a warning for pilots to clear its airspace before an explosion tears through its hull. Columbia is one of the last ships lost during the war, with the Cylons signing an armistice shortly after the ship's destruction.
It resembles other battlestars of its class during the war, with hull plating covering its ribbing and the Colonial Seal and hull number printed on the side of the "alligator head" forward section. However, it is finished with blue paint rather than red, as seen on Galactica's hull.
Gallery[edit]
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Columbia under attack.
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Columbia is gone
Second Columbia[edit]
| Columbia (TRS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| [[Image:|275px|Columbia (TRS)]] | |||
| Race: | Colonial | ||
| Type: | Military | ||
| FTL: | Yes | ||
| Propulsion: | |||
| Crew: | |||
| Capacity: | |||
| CO: | {{{co}}} | ||
| XO: | {{{xo}}} | ||
| Role: | Carrier / battleship hybrid | ||
| Weapons: | |||
| Armaments: | {{{arm}}} | ||
| Defenses: | {{{def}}} | ||
| Aircraft: | {{{aircraft}}} | ||
| Aviation facilities: | {{{facilities}}} | ||
| Fate: | Destroyed, Zero Hour, 0 BCH | ||
| Emblem: | [[Image:{{{patch}}}|175px|Ship's patch]] | ||
| Other Images: | Gallery | ||
| Length: | {{{length}}} | ||
| Width: | {{{width}}} | ||
| Height: | {{{height}}} | ||
| Weight: | {{{weight}}} | ||
| Wingspan: | {{{wingspan}}} | ||
| Other: | {{{otherdi}}} | ||
| Cost: | {{{construction}}} | ||
| Construction Time: | {{{construction}}} | ||
| Hull Size: | {{{hull size}}} | ||
| Hull: | {{{hull}}} | ||
| FTL Cooldown: | {{{ftl cooldown}}} turns | ||
| Speed: | {{{speed}}} m/s | ||
| Turn Rate: | {{{turn rate}}}°/turn | ||
| Armor Total: | {{{armor total}}} | ||
| Armor Left: | {{{armor left}}} | ||
| Armor Right: | {{{armor right}}} | ||
| Armor Front: | {{{armor front}}} | ||
| Armor Rear: | {{{armor rear}}} | ||
| Armor Top: | {{{armor top}}} | ||
| Armor Bottom: | {{{armor bottom}}} | ||
| DRADIS Range: | {{{dradis range}}} m | ||
| Processing Power: | {{{processing power}}} | ||
| Munition Slots: | {{{munitions}}} | ||
| Munition Cooldown Period: | {{{munition cooldown}}} turns | ||
| Squadron Slots: | {{{squadrons}}} | ||
| Squadron Size: | {{{squadron size}}} | ||
| Special Abilities: | {{{special abilities}}} | ||
| Additional Information | |||
Columbia is a battlestar in service with the Colonial Fleet immediately before the fall of the Colonies. It featured integrated command and control systems and Dr. Gaius Baltar's Command Navigation Program (CNP). It is reported as lost, along with Solaria and Triton, during the initial moments of the Fall of the Twelve Colonies (TRS: Miniseries).
William Adama once served as executive officer on Columbia (TRS: "Hero"). Galen Tyrol also served on this ship at some point in his long career (TRS: "Resistance").
Notes[edit]
- The name Columbia is a derivation of the name of fifteenth century Genoan explorer Christopher Columbus, which itself is derived from the Latin columba, meaning "dove" or "pigeon"). While at first glance such an Earth-based name seems an unlikely choice for an "alien" culture, it might hint at a different version of the Twelve Colonies' ancient history.
- Many fans believe Galactica to be a Columbia class battlestar. However, this is not supported by official sources in either the Original or the Re-imagined Series. For the battlestar type Galactica belongs to, see Galactica type battlestar.
References[edit]
- ↑ In the first night of the Miniseries, Aaron Doral mentions that there were twelve Galactica type battlestars created during the Cylon War. Columbia is clearly of the same class as Galactica, and thus belongs to this type.