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[[Image:ScorpionFleetShipyards1.jpg|right|thumb|The shipyards over Scorpia.]]
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The '''Scorpion Fleet Shipyards''' were [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] dockyards located in orbit around [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Scorpia|Scorpia]].
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| race= Colonial
| type= Military
| ftl= No
| crew= Unknown
| role= Shipyard
| weapons= Multiple Vipers; Multiple point-defense [[KEW|Kinetic Energy Weapons]]
| status= Destroyed in [[Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards| Cylon attacks]]
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At the time of the [[Cylon attack]], ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', at least three more [[battlestar]]s, and three other Colonial Fleet ships are docked there. A Cylon nuclear attack destroys the yards and all ships but ''Pegasus'', which escapes via a [[blind jump]], after approximately 700 of her crew are killed in the attack ([[Razor]]).
The '''Scorpia/Scorpion Fleet Shipyard(s)'''<ref>Both "shipyards" and "shipyard" are used in dialogue.</ref> were a series of [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] drydocks located in orbit around [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Scorpia|Scorpia]].
 
The docks themselves appear to be able to accommodate various Colonial vessels including ''[[Thera Sita]]'' type transports, [[Mercury_class_battlestar|Mercury class battlestars]], [[Valkyrie_Type_Battlestar|''Valkyrie'' type battlestars]], [[Galactica_type_battlestar|''Galactica'' type battlestars]], and [[Unnamed_battlestars#.22Berzerk.22_Class_Escort|''Berzerk'' type cruisers]]. Cargo is transported along the entire length of the facilities by cargo trains that are able to move along both the top and bottom to deliver the cargo to its destinations. The shipyards also feature various points for Colonial craft to replenish their [[Tylium]] supply, and store the fuel in massive storage tanks at various positions along the structure.
 
Defensively, the structure features very little and must rely on [[Colonial_Fleet_(RDM)|The Fleet]] for long term defense, however, the structure includes various [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] hangars, and anti-aircraft turrets along the entire length of the structure.     
 
In the opening moments of the attacks, the Cylons are able to surprise the Colonials by detonating multiple nuclear warheads in range of the shipyards, eliminating the use of DRADIS and blinding both sides involved. The detonations cause moderate damage to the facilities themselves, but leave them intact, indicating they were not directly hit. On fire, and all but defenseless, multiple squadrons of [[Raider_(RDM)|Raiders]] are then able to jump in and have at the facilities with relative ease, despite being blind. The subsequent assault ultimately destroys the facilities, and various Colonial craft caught in the middle. However, [[Pegasus|one battlestar]] was able to escape destruction, break free of her berths, and [[blind jump|escape]] the battle {{TRS|Razor}}.  


== Docked vessels ==
== Docked vessels ==


*At least one battlestar of [[Galactica type battlestar|''Galactica's'' type]]<ref>Only one can be seen in the establishing shot of the shipyard, being enclosed by the superstructure on two sides. However, during the battle, a ''Galactica''-type battlestar is shown in a different place. This could mean that the visual effects of the establishing shot and the battle don't fit together. It is unknown if the two are meant to be the same battlestar.</ref>. Two others are of the same or a similar design as ''[[Valkyrie]]''.
At the time of the attacks, the shipyards were seen hosting the ''[[Pegasus]]'', at least one [[Galactica type battlestar|''Galactica'' type]] Battlestar (possibly two) <ref> Only one can be seen in the establishing shot of the shipyard, being enclosed by the superstructure on two sides. However, during the battle, a ''Galactica''-type battlestar is shown in a different place. This could mean that the visual effects of the establishing shot and the battle do not fit together; however this is not far from the location seen in the opening shot, and thus the ship could simply have moved. It is unknown if the two are meant to be the same battlestar.</ref>, at least two [[Valkyrie|''Valkyrie'' type]] Battlestars, and at least two [[Berzerk type cruiser|''Berzerk'' type]] support vessels, along with numerous military and civilian transports.
*The vessel above ''Pegasus'' is a design by artist [http://www.irrationaldesigns.com/index.html Charles Oines]. It is unknown if it is designated as a battlestar by the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. The ship might be a support vessel for [[Battlestar Group]]s, and thus one of the other ships mentioned by Admiral Cain.
*The lower left arm of the superstructure seems to berth another vessel, but it can't be seen clearly.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
*Although the planet is called Scorpia ("[[Colonial Day]]", "[[Razor]]"), the location subtitles in "Razor" identify the shipyard's name as "Scorpion Fleet Shipyards".
*Although the planet is called Scorpia {{TRS|Colonial Day|Razor|}}, the location subtitles in "Razor" identify the shipyard's name as "Scorpion Fleet Shipyards". It is possible that the installation is named with an adjectival form of the colony's ancient name, "Scorpio". The shipyard is identified as ''Scorpia'' Fleet Shipyards in "[[The Plan]]".
*This image of the shipyards and of the planet Scorpia in the background is the first time that viewers have seen any other Colonial planet aside from [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] ([[Miniseries]]). [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] is later shown in the extended DVD cut of "Razor".
*This image of the shipyards and of the planet Scorpia in the background is the first time that viewers have seen any other Colonial planet aside from {{RDM|Caprica}} {{TRS|Miniseries}}. [[Tauron|Tauron]] is later shown in the extended DVD cut of "Razor".
*The shipyards were seen in orbit around the southern hemisphere in "The Plan", but in orbit over Scorpia's northern hemisphere in "Razor".
*[[The Science of Battlestar Galactica]] lists battlestars ''Ramses'' and ''Bellerophon'' as two of the ships destroyed at the shipyard.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Image:ScorpionFleetShipyards3.jpg|Closeup
Image:ScorpionFleetShipyards - Close 2.jpg|Closeup
Image:ScorpionFleetShipyards2.jpg|Further closeup
Image:ScorpionFleetShipyards-Close.jpg|Further closeup
Image:Pegasus blind jump implosion.png|Retreat of Pegasus - FTL implosion
Image:Pegasus ftl lit.png|right|thumb|Pegasus begins her emergency [[blind jump]], retreating from [[Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards|The Battle of Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]] and destroying much of the dock she was moored to
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== References ==
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The Scorpia/Scorpion Fleet Shipyard(s)[1] were a series of Fleet drydocks located in orbit around Scorpia.

The docks themselves appear to be able to accommodate various Colonial vessels including Thera Sita type transports, Mercury class battlestars, Valkyrie type battlestars, Galactica type battlestars, and Berzerk type cruisers. Cargo is transported along the entire length of the facilities by cargo trains that are able to move along both the top and bottom to deliver the cargo to its destinations. The shipyards also feature various points for Colonial craft to replenish their Tylium supply, and store the fuel in massive storage tanks at various positions along the structure.

Defensively, the structure features very little and must rely on The Fleet for long term defense, however, the structure includes various Viper hangars, and anti-aircraft turrets along the entire length of the structure.

In the opening moments of the attacks, the Cylons are able to surprise the Colonials by detonating multiple nuclear warheads in range of the shipyards, eliminating the use of DRADIS and blinding both sides involved. The detonations cause moderate damage to the facilities themselves, but leave them intact, indicating they were not directly hit. On fire, and all but defenseless, multiple squadrons of Raiders are then able to jump in and have at the facilities with relative ease, despite being blind. The subsequent assault ultimately destroys the facilities, and various Colonial craft caught in the middle. However, one battlestar was able to escape destruction, break free of her berths, and escape the battle (TRS: "Razor").

Docked vessels[edit]

At the time of the attacks, the shipyards were seen hosting the Pegasus, at least one Galactica type Battlestar (possibly two) [2], at least two Valkyrie type Battlestars, and at least two Berzerk type support vessels, along with numerous military and civilian transports.

Notes[edit]

  • Although the planet is called Scorpia (TRS: "Colonial Day", "Razor""[[|]]")[[Category:]], the location subtitles in "Razor" identify the shipyard's name as "Scorpion Fleet Shipyards". It is possible that the installation is named with an adjectival form of the colony's ancient name, "Scorpio". The shipyard is identified as Scorpia Fleet Shipyards in "The Plan".
  • This image of the shipyards and of the planet Scorpia in the background is the first time that viewers have seen any other Colonial planet aside from Caprica (TRS: "Miniseries"). Tauron is later shown in the extended DVD cut of "Razor".
  • The shipyards were seen in orbit around the southern hemisphere in "The Plan", but in orbit over Scorpia's northern hemisphere in "Razor".
  • The Science of Battlestar Galactica lists battlestars Ramses and Bellerophon as two of the ships destroyed at the shipyard.

See also[edit]

Related images[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Both "shipyards" and "shipyard" are used in dialogue.
  2. Only one can be seen in the establishing shot of the shipyard, being enclosed by the superstructure on two sides. However, during the battle, a Galactica-type battlestar is shown in a different place. This could mean that the visual effects of the establishing shot and the battle do not fit together; however this is not far from the location seen in the opening shot, and thus the ship could simply have moved. It is unknown if the two are meant to be the same battlestar.