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{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Comics}}
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[[File:Centurions and Athena.png|thumb|A pair of Centurions flank a captured {{alt|Athena|TOS}} (''[[Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck 3]]'').]]


The '''Centurion''' is the workhorse of the [[Cylon Empire]]. Acting as infantry, pilots, the Centurion is as versatile as it is shiny. Used in any front-line encounter, Centurions are the only type of Cylon a [[Colonial Warrior]] is likely to ever directly encounter.
The '''Centurion''' is the workhorse of the [[Cylon Empire]]. Acting as infantry, pilots, the Centurion is as versatile as it is shiny. Used in any front-line encounter, Centurions are the only type of Cylon a [[Colonial Warrior]] is likely to ever directly encounter.
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Centurions speak with a mechanical voice, typically responding to orders with the iconic phrase "[[By your command]]." Despite their name, they are the Cylons' lowest ranking soldiers, answerable to [[Command Centurion]]s and the [[IL-series]] models.
Centurions speak with a mechanical voice, typically responding to orders with the iconic phrase "[[By your command]]." Despite their name, they are the Cylons' lowest ranking soldiers, answerable to [[Command Centurion]]s and the [[IL-series]] models.


The Colonials use the term "toaster" to describe the Cylons (''[[Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck 1]]'').
== Dynamite Entertainment comics ==
 
[[File:Centurions and Athena.png|thumb|A pair of Centurions flank a captured {{alt|Athena|TOS}} ({{comics|starbuck|3}}).]]
 
Colonials use the term "[[toaster]]" and "[[tin horn]]" to describe the Centurions ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}, {{comics|starbuck|1}}).
 
The Colonials refer to various Cylons by "Mark" designations, such as the {{inlineref|Mark V Centurion}} that they capture ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}).
 
=== Armor ===
Centurion armor comes in two primary colorations: silver and gold. Silver Centurions are rank-and-file infantry and pilots, with orders issued by golden variants known as "Command Centurions." Centurion armor is able to repel laser blasts at close range ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
 
While armor components can be stripped from Centurions and worn by humans, embedded into Cylon armor are numerous tracking technologies that make this disadvantageous ({{Comics|vol1|2}}).


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Latest revision as of 23:35, 17 October 2021

This article has a separate continuity.
This article is in the Dynamite Comics separate continuity, which is related to the Original Series. Be sure that your contributions to this article reflect the characters and events specific to this continuity only.

The Centurion is the workhorse of the Cylon Empire. Acting as infantry, pilots, the Centurion is as versatile as it is shiny. Used in any front-line encounter, Centurions are the only type of Cylon a Colonial Warrior is likely to ever directly encounter.

Centurions speak with a mechanical voice, typically responding to orders with the iconic phrase "By your command." Despite their name, they are the Cylons' lowest ranking soldiers, answerable to Command Centurions and the IL-series models.

Dynamite Entertainment comics

A pair of Centurions flank a captured Athena (Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #3).

Colonials use the term "toaster" and "tin horn" to describe the Centurions (Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1, Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #1).

The Colonials refer to various Cylons by "Mark" designations, such as the Mark V Centurion that they capture (Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #2).

Armor

Centurion armor comes in two primary colorations: silver and gold. Silver Centurions are rank-and-file infantry and pilots, with orders issued by golden variants known as "Command Centurions." Centurion armor is able to repel laser blasts at close range (Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #1).

While armor components can be stripped from Centurions and worn by humans, embedded into Cylon armor are numerous tracking technologies that make this disadvantageous (Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #2).