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New Caprica

2006-03-15T16:36:40Z

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''For the Video Game's "New Caprica", see [[New Caprica (Video Game)]].''

[[Image:NewCaprica.jpg|thumb|right|'''New Caprica''' as seen from space.]]
'''New Caprica''' is the name given to the harsh but fairly habitable planet found by [[The Fleet (RDM)|The Fleet]]. It was discovered by [[Racetrack]] by mere happenstance -- after the [[Raptor]] she was in [[FTL|Jumped]] to the wrong coordinates.

Due to the surrounding nebulae, [[DRADIS]] is rendered practically useless -- an attribute which made the planet prime for colonization by [[the Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]]'s survivors. With this news, and unable to continue jumping to Caprica, Racetrack jumped back to ''[[Galactica]]'', providing information and sensor readings on the planet.

The planet later becomes a galvanizing issue which [[Tom Zarek]] believes -- and believes correctly -- would swing the vote Baltar's way ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]).

Due to [[Baltar]]'s ascension to the presidency, he ordered the colonization of the planet. Settling on the planet, the major population center on New Caprica became [[New Caprica City]], which itself is populated by over 39,000 survivors. Over a year after settlement, there were major shortages of basic living materials and medical supplies. Most of the population still lived in canvas tents instead of permanent homes of some sort. It appears many among the population of [[New Caprica City]], including [[Tyrol]] and the workers' union which he now leads, blame [[Baltar]] and his policies as president for most or all of the continuing economic/social problems facing the settlers on [[New Caprica]]. ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]).

380 days after colonization, the [[Cylons]] discover New Caprica, lured by the energy signature caused by the detonation of the nuclear warhead that destroyed the [[Cloud 9]]. When the Cylon fleet jumped into orbit, the fleet jumps away to an unknown location while President Baltar surrenders ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). Obviously, these events will have some effect on the permanence of New Caprica as a homeworld for humanity.

The exact population of New Caprica City is 39,192.

Colonials caught on the ground and taken captive by the Cylons include: former President [[Laura Roslin]] and current President [[Gaius Baltar]], Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and his wife [[Ellen]], Major [[Cottle]], Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and her husband [[Samuel Anders]], Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his wife [[Cally]], Presidential aide [[Felix Gaeta]], and [[Maya]] and her adopted daughter [[Hera]].

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New Caprica

2006-03-15T16:35:21Z

Pandion:

''For the Video Game's "New Caprica", see [[New Caprica (Video Game)]].''

[[Image:NewCaprica.jpg|thumb|right|'''New Caprica''' as seen from space.]]
'''New Caprica''' is the name given to the harsh but fairly habitable planet found by [[The Fleet (RDM)|The Fleet]]. It was discovered by [[Racetrack]] by mere happenstance -- after the [[Raptor]] she was in [[FTL|Jumped]] to the wrong coordinates.

Due to the surrounding nebulae, [[DRADIS]] is rendered practically useless -- an attribute which made the planet prime for colonization by [[the Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]]'s survivors. With this news, and unable to continue jumping to Caprica, Racetrack jumped back to ''[[Galactica]]'', providing information and sensor readings on the planet.

The planet later becomes a galvanizing issue which [[Tom Zarek]] believes -- and believes correctly -- would swing the vote Baltar's way ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]).

Due to [[Baltar]]'s ascension to the presidency, he ordered the colonization of the planet. Settling on the planet, the major population center on New Caprica became [[New Caprica City]], which itself is populated by over 39,000 survivors. Over a year after settlement, there were major shortages of basic living materials and medical supplies. Most of the population still lived in canvas tents instead of permanent homes of some sort. It appears many among the population of [[New Caprica City]], including [[Tyrol]] and the workers' union which he now leads, blame [[Baltar]] and his policies as president for most or all of the continuing economic/social problems facing the settlers on [[New Caprica]]. ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]).

380 days after colonization, the [[Cylons]] discover New Caprica, lured by the energy signature caused by the detonation of the nuclear warhead that destroyed the [[Cloud 9]]. When the Cylon fleet jumped into orbit, the fleet jumps away to an unknown location while President Baltar surrenders ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). Obviously, these events will have some effect on the permanence of New Caprica as a homeworld for humanity.

The exact population of New Caprica City is 39,192.

Colonials caught on the ground and taken captive by the Cylons include: former President Laura Roslin and current President Gaius Baltar, Colonel Saul Tigh and his wife Ellen, Major Cottle, Captain Kara Thrace and her husband Samuel Anders, Chief Galen Tyrol and his wife Cally, Presidential aide Felix Gaeta, and Maya and her adopted daughter Hera.

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Fall of New Caprica

2006-03-15T16:34:42Z

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|colspan=2|[[Image:NCFall.jpg|center|300px|]] Cylon Centurions march through New Caprica City.
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|Conflict||[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon war]]
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|Date||380 days after the settlement of [[New Caprica]]
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|Place||Orbit of New Caprica, [[New Caprica City]]
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|Result||Overwhelming Cylon victory, occupation of New Caprica
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|Admiral [[William Adama]], Commander [[Lee Adama]], President [[Gaius Baltar]]
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|[[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Mercury-class Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' 
|Six Cylon [[Basestar (RDM)|Basestar]]s, associated [[Raider]]s, [[Heavy Raider]]s
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The takeover and occupation of [[New Caprica]] by a Cylon fleet and the retreat of the [[Battlestar|Battlestars]] ''[[Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus]]'', as well as the rest of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the fleet]].

Soon after [[Racetrack]] accidently discovered a habitable planet in the middle of a nebula, [[Dr. Gaius Baltar]] and [[Tom Zarek]] made permanent settlement on this planet the central issue of Baltar's presidential campaign. Baltar's opponent, [[Laura Roslin|President Laura Roslin]], refused to sway on her opposition to settling on the planet, knowing that the harsh conditions of the planet as well as the close proxomity to Cylon forces would spell disaster for the human race.

Soon after Baltar's win in the election and inauguration, the Cylon agent [[Gina]] detinated a nuclear device within the fleet, destroying ''[[Cloud Nine]]'' as well as at least two smaller ships. Despite worries from the military that the nuclear attack could indicate a immediate Cylon strike, Baltar orders the fleet to settle on what had become known as [[New Caprica]].

One year later, conditions on New Caprica had severly deteriorated. Most people were still living in tents, medicine was in short supply, and Baltar's government had become corrupt and ineffective. Laura Roslin had taken up teaching at an elementary school in [[New Caprica City]]. [[William Adama|Admiral William Adama]] and [[Lee Adama|Commander Lee Adama]], commanding the ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' respectively, continue to orbit New Caprica along with the rest of the fleet to provide defense. However, with many crew members having settled on New Caprica, many of the ships are falling into disrepair and an effective CAP cannot be organized.

380 days after colonization, a Cylon fleet suddenly appeared within the nebula. Commander Lee Adama urges Admiral Adama to order the fleet to jump, saying that they cannot win against the Cylons. Reluctantly, Admiral Adama orders the fleet to jump, saying that they will be back. As waves of [[Raiders]] and [[Heavy Raider|Heavy Raiders]] fly over New Caprica City, [[Caprica-Six]], [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]], and a [[Number Five]] copy enter President Baltar's office. They inform him that they had detected the remains of a nuclear explosion and stumbled upon New Caprica. Faced with no choice, Baltar formally surrenders to the Cylons as waves of [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]] enter New Caprica City as a stunned population looks on and [[Starbuck]] vows to resist the occupation.

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Fall of New Caprica

2006-03-15T03:05:57Z

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|colspan=2|[[Image:NCFall.jpg|center|300px|]] Cylon Centurions march through New Caprica City.
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|Conflict||[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon war]]
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|Date||380 days after the settlement of [[New Caprica]]
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|Place||Orbit of New Caprica, [[New Caprica City]]
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|Result||Overwhelming Cylon victory, occupation of New Caprica
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|Admiral [[William Adama]], Commander [[Lee Adama]], President [[Gaius Baltar]]
|[[Caprica-Six]], [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)]], A [[Number Five]] copy
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|[[Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'', [[Mercury-class Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' 
|Six Cylon [[Basestar (RDM)|Basestar]]s, associated [[Raider]]s, [[Heavy Raider]]s
|-
!colspan=2|Casualties
|-
|None
|None
|}
|}

The takeover and occupation of [[New Caprica]] by a Cylon fleet and the retreat of the [[Battlestar|Battlestars]] ''[[Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus]]'', as well as the rest of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the fleet]].

Soon after [[Racetrack]] accidently discovered a habitable planet in the middle of a nebula, [[Dr. Gaius Baltar]] and [[Tom Zarek]] made permanent settlement on this planet the central issue of Baltar's presidential campaign. Baltar's opponent, [[Laura Roslin|President Laura Roslin]], refused to sway on her opposition to settling on the planet, knowing that the harsh conditions of the planet as well as the close proxomity to Cylon forces would spell disaster for the human race.

Soon after Baltar's win in the election and inauguration, the Cylon agent [[Gina]] detinated a nuclear device within the fleet, destroying ''[[Cloud Nine]]'' as well as at least two smaller ships. Despite worries from the military that the nuclear attack could indicate a immediate Cylon strike, Baltar orders the fleet to settle on what had become known as [[New Caprica]].

One year later, conditions on New Caprica had severly deteriorated. Most people were still living in tents, medicine was in short supply, and Baltar's government had become corrupt and ineffective. Laura Roslin had taken up teaching at an elementary school in [[New Caprica City]]. [[William Adama|Admiral William Adama]] and [[Lee Adama|Commander Lee Adama]], commanding the ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' respectively, continue to orbit New Caprica along with the rest of the fleet to provide defense. However, with many crew members having settled on New Caprica, many of the ships are falling into disrepair and an effective CAP cannot be organized.

380 days after colonization, a Cylon fleet suddenly appeared within the nebula. Commander Lee Adama urges Admiral Adama to order the fleet to jump, saying that they cannot win against the Cylons. Reluctantly, Admiral Adama orders the fleet to jump, saying that they will be back. As waves of [[Raiders]] and [[Heavy Raider|Heavy Raiders]] fly over New Caprica City, [[Caprica-Six]], [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]], and a [[Number Five]] copy enter President Baltar's office. They inform him that they had detected the remains of a nuclear explosion and stumbled upon New Caprica. Faced with no choice, Baltar formally surrenders to the Cylons as waves of [[Cylon Centurion|Centurions]] enter New Caprica City as a stunned population looks on and [[Starbuck]] vows to resist the occupation.

The descent of the bulk of the Colonial population to the planet's surface has stripped the [[Galactica]] and the [[Pegasus]] of much of their effective crew strength. A number of internal promotions and reassignments, notably of [[Anastasia Dualla]] to watch Lieutenant on the [[Pegasus]] and Lt. [[Karl Agathon]] to watch officer on the [[Galactica]], were made to fill vacant slots, but the loss of so many key crew members has left the [[Battlestars]] greatly weakened.

Colonials caught on the ground and taken captive include: former President [[Laura Roslin]] and current President [[Gaius Baltar]], Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and his wife [[Ellen]], Major [[Cottle]], Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and her husband [[Samuel Anders]], Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his wife [[Cally]], Presidential aide [[Felix Gaeta]], and [[Maya]] and her adopted daughter [[Hera]].

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The Twelve Colonies of Kobol

2006-03-05T17:58:54Z

Pandion: /* Aerelon */

''This article discusses the Twelve Colonies of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the Colonies of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]].''

{{Twelve Colonies Series}}
Approximately 2,000 years ago, twelve of the thirteen tribes of [[Kobol]] settled on nearby worlds ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]). Their names and icons originally corresponded to the twelve signs of the western [[Wikipedia:Zodiac|Zodiac]], although these names drifted over time ([[Home, Part II]]).

It is unclear whether all twelve Colonies are orbiting a single star or not, or what the name of this star might be. The semi-canonical 2003 [[Video Game]] names the home system for the Twelve Colonies as [[Cyrannus]]. This has yet to be confirmed in the new television series, however.

[[Ronald D. Moore]] has suggested that the Colonies probably maintained some minor observatories and listening posts in outlying star systems, but it is unlikely that ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' will encounter them in the course of the series. ([http://blog.scifi.com/battlestar/archives/2005/01/index.html#a000016|RDM, January 30, 2005])

''In an early script of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica [[Mini-Series]], the Twelve Colonies were originally located on a single world - [[Kobol]]. However, this was later revised to twelve separate worlds, in keeping with the original concept.''
 

==Aerelon==
[[Image:ColonialColors7.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Aerelon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Aries

"15 people were killed" when President [[Richard Adar]], for reasons unexplained, sent the [[Colonial Marine Corps|Marines]] to Aerelon ([[Water]]).

The mining colony of [[Troy]], destroyed in a cataclysmic explosion ([[Flesh and Bone]]) is located near Aerelon, and may have been operated by natives of that world. [[Troy]] was the alleged home of [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] ([[Flesh and Bone]]).

The pro [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team from Aerelon played against the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] in one of the last games before the Cylon attack. They apparently won ([[Resistance]]).

A photo of a grief-stricken soldier staring out at the ruins of Aerelon's capital hangs behind President Roslin's desk and on the bulkhead of the pilot ready room on Galactica. Galactica's pilots touch the photo for luck as they file past to the hanger.

===Natives===
*[[Saul Tigh]]
*[[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] - ([[Humano-Cylon#Ron Moore elaborates on the twelve models|Falsified]]. Precise home given as the [[Troy]] mining colony)
*[[Sekou Hamilton]] (Presumably - editor of the ''Aerelon Gazette'')
*[[Socinus]]
*The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Aerelon voted for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]])

===Publications===
*''[[Aerelon Gazette]]''

 

==Aquaria==
[[Image:ColonialColors12.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Aquaria]]
'''Ancient Name''': Aquarius

The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Aquaria voted for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]]).
 

==Canceron==
[[Image:ColonialColors9.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Canceron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Cancer

*[[Robin Wenutu]] is the Canceron Representative to the [[Quorum of Twelve]].

 

==Caprica==
[[Image:ColonialColors3.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Caprica]]
'''Ancient Name''': Capricorn

Caprica is a large blue-green planet, similar to Earth. Its largest population center is [[Caprica City]], which serves as the seat of all three branches of the Colonial [[Government]]. Caprica City is surrounded by other small towns and hamlets, such as [[Oasis]]. Thus far, Caprica is the only planet of the Twelve Colonies that viewers have seen directly. The episode opening credits show Caprica City, as well as the nuclear bombing of Caprica itself.

Other major cities included [[Delphi]], famous for the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] and also home to a large spaceport. After the [[Cylon attack]], the [[Resistance (movement)|resistance]] cell led by [[Samuel Anders]] operates near Delphi.

Caprica is known for its fine Caprican cloth (which Dr. Gaius Baltar wears), [[fumarella leaf]], and art.

===Natives===
*[[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]].
*[[Caroline Adama]]
*[[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]].
*Lt. [[Zak Adama]]
*Doctor [[Gaius Baltar]], Vice President
*[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] (Had an apartment in Delphi, but Sky One sources state that she was born on Picon).
*[[James McManus]] (Presumably - editor of the ''[[Caprican Times]]'')
*[[Aaron Doral]] (alleged home was in [[Oasis]])
*President [[Richard Adar]] (Presumably - according to background information from SkyOne he started his political career as the mayor of [[Caprica City]])

===Publications===
*''[[Caprican Times]]''
*''[[Caprican Life]]''

 

==Gemenon==
[[Image:ColonialColors5.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Gemenon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Gemini

Gemenon is home to the Kobol College School of Public Relations ([[Mini-Series]]).
One of the last ever pro [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] games was held on Gemenon just prior to the [[Cylon Attack]] on the Colonies ([[Mini-Series]]).
Gemenon natives are known for their literal interpretations of the [[Sacred Scrolls]] ([[Fragged]]) and for, in general, being anti-abortion and having laws which delcare children to the proberty of their parents. ([[The Captain's Hand]])

===Natives===
*Representative [[Sarah Porter]], [[Quorum of Twelve]]
*Corporal [[Venner]]
*Chief Petty Officer [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Rya Kibby]]
 

==Leonis==
[[Image:ColonialColors8.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Leonis]]
'''Ancient Name''': Leo

[[Safiya Sanne]] is identified as both Leonis's and [[#Picon|Picon]]'s representative on the [[Quorum of Twelve]]. See his article for details.

 

==Libra==
[[Image:ColonialColors11.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Libra]]
'''Colonial Era Name''': unknown

''Although the colony corresponding to Libra was named ''Libris'' in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original series]], practically no information has been given yet in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined series]].''

The ''[[Space Park]]'', a passenger liner in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], is of Libran registry.

 

==Picon==
[[Image:ColonialColors2.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Picon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Pisces

Picon was the location for the [[Picon Fleet Headquarters|Colonial Fleet Headquarters]] ([[Mini-Series]]), and as such came under heavy attack during the early stages of the [[Cylon Attack|Cylon attack]]. President [[Richard Adar]] offered a complete and unconditional surrender to the Cylons after Picon was nuked; this overture was ignored ([[Mini-Series]], [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)|deleted scene]]).

[[Ellen Tigh]] claimed to be at the airport on Picon, "on her way home" when the attack started, and that some unknown hero ensured she was put on the last ship to get off the planet ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]).

===Natives===
*Representative [[Safiya Sanne]], [[Quorum of Twelve]] (Although see his article for some confusion on the matter)
* [[Playa Palacios]], Veteran columnist from the ''Picon Star Tribune'' (presumed a resident)
* [[Asha Janik]], Cylon sympathizer, member of the "[[Demand Peace]]" movement

===Publications===
*''[[Picon Star Tribune]]''

 

==Sagittaron==
[[Image:ColonialColors10.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Sagittaron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Sagittarius

Sagittaron endured centuries of exploitation at the hands of the other Colonies ([[Bastille Day]]), so much so that even after unified Colonial rule, [[Tom Zarek]] led an organized series of terrorist acts against the established government there. One of these acts include blowing up a government building ([[Bastille Day]]). Under Sagittarian penal law, convicted felons lose their citizenship, but have it automatically reinstated after they finish serving their sentences. This included the right to vote and to stand for election ([[Colonial Day]]).

As of "[[33]]", 5,251 natives of the planet were in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]].

===Natives===
*Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]]
*Representative [[Tom Zarek]], [[Quorum of Twelve]]
*[[Valance]] ([[Colonial Day]])

 

==Scorpia==
[[Image:ColonialColors6.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Scorpia]]
'''Ancient Name''': Scorpio

Home to the [[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]], where the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' was docked during the [[Cylon Attack]]. Scorpia native [[Eladio Puasha]] serves as its Quorum delegate.

 

==Tauron==
[[Image:ColonialColors4.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Tauron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Taurus

The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Tauron votes for [[Gaius Baltar]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]]).

===Natives===
*Admiral [[Helena Cain]]

 

==Virgon==
[[Image:ColonialColors1.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Virgon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Virgo

[[Marshall Bagot]] is the Virgon Representative to the [[Quorum of Twelve]]. In public ceremony, the Virgon delegate wears a light blue sash.

Soon after the [[Cylon attack]] began, a large battle began "shaping up" over the planet and apparently ended with the destruction of the [[battlestar]] ''[[Atlantia]]'' and the death of [[Admiral Nagala]] hours later.

==Sources==
#"Encyclopedia Galactica." Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine. Feb./Mar. 2006: 50-55.
#*Matches colonies with flags.

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The Twelve Colonies of Kobol

2006-03-05T17:57:07Z

Pandion: /* Aerelon */

''This article discusses the Twelve Colonies of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]. See [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)]] for information on the Colonies of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]].''

{{Twelve Colonies Series}}
Approximately 2,000 years ago, twelve of the thirteen tribes of [[Kobol]] settled on nearby worlds ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]). Their names and icons originally corresponded to the twelve signs of the western [[Wikipedia:Zodiac|Zodiac]], although these names drifted over time ([[Home, Part II]]).

It is unclear whether all twelve Colonies are orbiting a single star or not, or what the name of this star might be. The semi-canonical 2003 [[Video Game]] names the home system for the Twelve Colonies as [[Cyrannus]]. This has yet to be confirmed in the new television series, however.

[[Ronald D. Moore]] has suggested that the Colonies probably maintained some minor observatories and listening posts in outlying star systems, but it is unlikely that ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' will encounter them in the course of the series. ([http://blog.scifi.com/battlestar/archives/2005/01/index.html#a000016|RDM, January 30, 2005])

''In an early script of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica [[Mini-Series]], the Twelve Colonies were originally located on a single world - [[Kobol]]. However, this was later revised to twelve separate worlds, in keeping with the original concept.''
 

==Aerelon==
[[Image:ColonialColors7.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Aerelon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Aries

"15 people were killed" when President [[Richard Adar]], for reasons unexplained, sent the [[Colonial Marine Corps|Marines]] to Aerelon ([[Water]]).

The mining colony of [[Troy]], destroyed in a cataclysmic explosion ([[Flesh and Bone]]) is located near Aerelon, and may have been operated by natives of that world. [[Troy]] was the alleged home of [[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] ([[Flesh and Bone]]).

The pro [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] team from Aerelon played against the [[Caprica Buccaneers]] in one of the last games before the Cylon attack. They apparently won ([[Resistance]]).

A photo of a grief-stricken soldier staring out at the ruins of Aerelon's capital hangs behind President Roslin's desk and on the bulkhead of the pilot ready room on Galactica.

===Natives===
*[[Saul Tigh]]
*[[Sharon Valerii (Galactica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] - ([[Humano-Cylon#Ron Moore elaborates on the twelve models|Falsified]]. Precise home given as the [[Troy]] mining colony)
*[[Sekou Hamilton]] (Presumably - editor of the ''Aerelon Gazette'')
*[[Socinus]]
*The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Aerelon voted for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]])

===Publications===
*''[[Aerelon Gazette]]''

 

==Aquaria==
[[Image:ColonialColors12.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Aquaria]]
'''Ancient Name''': Aquarius

The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Aquaria voted for [[Tom Zarek]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]]).
 

==Canceron==
[[Image:ColonialColors9.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Canceron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Cancer

*[[Robin Wenutu]] is the Canceron Representative to the [[Quorum of Twelve]].

 

==Caprica==
[[Image:ColonialColors3.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Caprica]]
'''Ancient Name''': Capricorn

Caprica is a large blue-green planet, similar to Earth. Its largest population center is [[Caprica City]], which serves as the seat of all three branches of the Colonial [[Government]]. Caprica City is surrounded by other small towns and hamlets, such as [[Oasis]]. Thus far, Caprica is the only planet of the Twelve Colonies that viewers have seen directly. The episode opening credits show Caprica City, as well as the nuclear bombing of Caprica itself.

Other major cities included [[Delphi]], famous for the [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies]] and also home to a large spaceport. After the [[Cylon attack]], the [[Resistance (movement)|resistance]] cell led by [[Samuel Anders]] operates near Delphi.

Caprica is known for its fine Caprican cloth (which Dr. Gaius Baltar wears), [[fumarella leaf]], and art.

===Natives===
*[[William Adama|William "Husker" Adama]].
*[[Caroline Adama]]
*[[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]].
*Lt. [[Zak Adama]]
*Doctor [[Gaius Baltar]], Vice President
*[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] (Had an apartment in Delphi, but Sky One sources state that she was born on Picon).
*[[James McManus]] (Presumably - editor of the ''[[Caprican Times]]'')
*[[Aaron Doral]] (alleged home was in [[Oasis]])
*President [[Richard Adar]] (Presumably - according to background information from SkyOne he started his political career as the mayor of [[Caprica City]])

===Publications===
*''[[Caprican Times]]''
*''[[Caprican Life]]''

 

==Gemenon==
[[Image:ColonialColors5.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Gemenon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Gemini

Gemenon is home to the Kobol College School of Public Relations ([[Mini-Series]]).
One of the last ever pro [[Pyramid (RDM)|Pyramid]] games was held on Gemenon just prior to the [[Cylon Attack]] on the Colonies ([[Mini-Series]]).
Gemenon natives are known for their literal interpretations of the [[Sacred Scrolls]] ([[Fragged]]) and for, in general, being anti-abortion and having laws which delcare children to the proberty of their parents. ([[The Captain's Hand]])

===Natives===
*Representative [[Sarah Porter]], [[Quorum of Twelve]]
*Corporal [[Venner]]
*Chief Petty Officer [[Galen Tyrol]]
*[[Rya Kibby]]
 

==Leonis==
[[Image:ColonialColors8.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Leonis]]
'''Ancient Name''': Leo

[[Safiya Sanne]] is identified as both Leonis's and [[#Picon|Picon]]'s representative on the [[Quorum of Twelve]]. See his article for details.

 

==Libra==
[[Image:ColonialColors11.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Libra]]
'''Colonial Era Name''': unknown

''Although the colony corresponding to Libra was named ''Libris'' in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original series]], practically no information has been given yet in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined series]].''

The ''[[Space Park]]'', a passenger liner in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], is of Libran registry.

 

==Picon==
[[Image:ColonialColors2.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Picon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Pisces

Picon was the location for the [[Picon Fleet Headquarters|Colonial Fleet Headquarters]] ([[Mini-Series]]), and as such came under heavy attack during the early stages of the [[Cylon Attack|Cylon attack]]. President [[Richard Adar]] offered a complete and unconditional surrender to the Cylons after Picon was nuked; this overture was ignored ([[Mini-Series]], [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)|deleted scene]]).

[[Ellen Tigh]] claimed to be at the airport on Picon, "on her way home" when the attack started, and that some unknown hero ensured she was put on the last ship to get off the planet ([[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]).

===Natives===
*Representative [[Safiya Sanne]], [[Quorum of Twelve]] (Although see his article for some confusion on the matter)
* [[Playa Palacios]], Veteran columnist from the ''Picon Star Tribune'' (presumed a resident)
* [[Asha Janik]], Cylon sympathizer, member of the "[[Demand Peace]]" movement

===Publications===
*''[[Picon Star Tribune]]''

 

==Sagittaron==
[[Image:ColonialColors10.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Sagittaron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Sagittarius

Sagittaron endured centuries of exploitation at the hands of the other Colonies ([[Bastille Day]]), so much so that even after unified Colonial rule, [[Tom Zarek]] led an organized series of terrorist acts against the established government there. One of these acts include blowing up a government building ([[Bastille Day]]). Under Sagittarian penal law, convicted felons lose their citizenship, but have it automatically reinstated after they finish serving their sentences. This included the right to vote and to stand for election ([[Colonial Day]]).

As of "[[33]]", 5,251 natives of the planet were in [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]].

===Natives===
*Petty Officer [[Anastasia Dualla]]
*Representative [[Tom Zarek]], [[Quorum of Twelve]]
*[[Valance]] ([[Colonial Day]])

 

==Scorpia==
[[Image:ColonialColors6.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Scorpia]]
'''Ancient Name''': Scorpio

Home to the [[Scorpion Fleet Shipyards]], where the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' was docked during the [[Cylon Attack]]. Scorpia native [[Eladio Puasha]] serves as its Quorum delegate.

 

==Tauron==
[[Image:ColonialColors4.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Tauron]]
'''Ancient Name''': Taurus

The unnamed [[Quorum of Twelve]] delegate from Tauron votes for [[Gaius Baltar]] in the vice-presidential elections ([[Colonial Day]]).

===Natives===
*Admiral [[Helena Cain]]

 

==Virgon==
[[Image:ColonialColors1.png|thumb|100px|right|Colors and Symbol of Virgon]]
'''Ancient Name''': Virgo

[[Marshall Bagot]] is the Virgon Representative to the [[Quorum of Twelve]]. In public ceremony, the Virgon delegate wears a light blue sash.

Soon after the [[Cylon attack]] began, a large battle began "shaping up" over the planet and apparently ended with the destruction of the [[battlestar]] ''[[Atlantia]]'' and the death of [[Admiral Nagala]] hours later.

==Sources==
#"Encyclopedia Galactica." Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine. Feb./Mar. 2006: 50-55.
#*Matches colonies with flags.

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