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== Chart of Loss/Gains ==
== Chart of Loss/Gains ==
All numbers are preceded by a tilde (~) to denote that the number is not precise. The '''accountable variance''' will follow the survivor count encased in parentheses, e.g. ''(+3)'' for gains '''post-epoch''', ''(-6)'' for losses '''post-epoch''', and ''(0)'' when no change is recorded between episodes. '''Pre-epoch''' positive numbers are given to Accountable Variance from Epoch for any losses '''preceding epoch's establishment'''.
All numbers are preceded by a tilde (~) to denote that the number is not precise. The '''accountable variance''' will follow the survivor count encased in parentheses, e.g. ''(+3)'' for gains '''post-epoch''', ''(-6)'' for losses '''post-epoch''', and ''(0)'' when no change is recorded between episodes. '''Pre-epoch''' positive numbers are given to Accountable Variance from Epoch for any losses '''preceding epoch's establishment''', particularly when no gains cancel recorded losses.
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!Loss
!Loss
!Gain
!Gain
!Accountable Variance
!Accountable Variance from Epoch
from Epoch
|-
|-
|Saga of a Star World
|[[Saga of a Star World]]
|Following [[Battle of Cimtar]] and the ensuing exodus, numbering no fewer than 4:
|Following [[Battle of Cimtar]] and the ensuing exodus, numbering no fewer than 4:


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Numerous shuttle pilots and other persons were lost during the [[Battle of Carillon]] per [[Serina]] {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.
Numerous shuttle pilots and other persons were lost during the [[Battle of Carillon]] per [[Serina]] {{OS|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.
|Unknown number of refugees from Carillon not initially rescued by the Fleet.
|Unknown number of refugees from Carillon not initially rescued by the Fleet.
|~6,021 (+4<ref>Why is this positive? See the [[Survivor count (TOS)#Chart of Loss/Gains|prefix to the table]].</ref>)
|No greater than ~6,021 (+4<ref>Why is this positive? See the [[Survivor count (TOS)#Chart of Loss/Gains|prefix to the table]].</ref>)
|-
|-
|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I
|[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]
|1 person:
|1 person:


* [[Starbuck]] (MIA)
* [[Starbuck]] (MIA)
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,017 (+1)
|No greater than ~6,017 (+1)
|-
|-
|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II
|[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]
|1 person:
|1 person:


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* [[Starbuck]] (freed)
* [[Starbuck]] (freed)
|~6,016 (0)
|No greater than ~6,016 (0)
|-
|-
|The Lost Warrior
|[[The Lost Warrior]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,016 (-3)
|No greater than ~6,016 (-3)
|-
|-
|The Long Patrol
|[[The Long Patrol]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|At least 3 persons from [[Proteus]]:
|At least 3 persons from [[Proteus]]:
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* [[Slayer]]
* [[Slayer]]
* [[Tanya]]
* [[Tanya]]
|~6,019 (+3)
|No greater than ~6,019 (+3)
|-
|-
|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I
|[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]
|At least 3 pilots:
|At least 3 pilots:


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* [[Shields]] (KIA)
* [[Shields]] (KIA)
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,016 (+3)
|No greater than ~6,016 (+3)
|-
|-
|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II
|[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II]]
|At least 3 persons on [[Arcta]]:
|At least 3 persons on [[Arcta]]:


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* [[Cree]]
* [[Cree]]
|~6,013 (+2)
|No greater than ~6,013 (+2)
|-
|-
|The Magnificent Warriors
|[[The Magnificent Warriors]]
|Undefined number of persons on 2 [[Battle for the Agricultural Ships (TOS)|destroyed]] [[Agro ship|agro ships]].
|Undefined number of persons on 2 [[Battle for the Agricultural Ships (TOS)|destroyed]] [[Agro ship|agro ships]].
At least 1 person left behind on [[Sectar (planet)|Sectar]]:
At least 1 person left behind on [[Sectar (planet)|Sectar]]:
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* [[Belloby|Siress Belloby]]
* [[Belloby|Siress Belloby]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,011 (+1)
|No greater than ~6,011 (+1)
|-
|-
|The Young Lords
|[[The Young Lords]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,010 (0)
|No greater than ~6,010 (0)
|-
|-
|The Living Legend, Part I
|[[The Living Legend, Part I]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|Crew of [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', including:
|Crew of [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', including:
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* [[Sheba]]
* [[Sheba]]
* [[Tolan]]
* [[Tolan]]
|~6,010 (+2)
|No greater than ~6,010 (+2)
|-
|-
|The Living Legend, Part II
|[[The Living Legend, Part II]]
|Crew of [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', including:
|Crew of [[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]'', including:


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* [[Silver Spar Squadron]] and Wounded
* [[Silver Spar Squadron]] and Wounded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,008 (+2)
|No greater than ~6,008 (+2)
|-
|-
|Fire in Space
|[[Fire in Space]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,006 (0)
|No greater than ~6,006 (0)
|-
|-
|War of the Gods, Part I
|[[War of the Gods, Part I]]
|At least 4 missing pilots:
|At least 4 missing pilots:


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* Count [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] (captured)
* Count [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] (captured)
* Count [[Iblis]]
* Count [[Iblis]]
|~6,006 (+2)
|No greater than ~6,006 (+2)
|-
|-
|War of the Gods, Part II
|[[War of the Gods, Part II]]
|At least 1 entity:
|At least 1 entity:


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* [[Greenbean]]
* [[Greenbean]]
* [[Jolly]]
* [[Jolly]]
|~6,004 (+3)
|No greater than ~6,004 (+3)
|-
|-
|The Man with Nine Lives
|[[The Man with Nine Lives]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,001 (0)
|No greater than ~6,001 (0)
|-
|-
|Murder on the Rising Star
|[[Murder on the Rising Star]]
|At least 1:
|At least 1:


* [[Ortega]] (terminated)
* [[Ortega]] (terminated)
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|~6,001 (+1)
|No greater than ~6,001 (+1)
|-
|-
|Greetings From Earth
|[[Greetings From Earth]]
|6 persons from [[Lunar Seven]], initially captured aboard ''[[Lunar Avion]]'' by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:
|6 persons from [[Lunar Seven]], initially captured aboard ''[[Lunar Avion]]'' by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]:


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'''Post-Epoch:''' No fewer than ~6,003 (+3)
'''Post-Epoch:''' No fewer than ~6,003 (+3)
|-
|-
|Baltar's Escape
|[[Baltar's Escape]]
|No fewer than 6 persons:
|No fewer than 6 persons:


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|No greater than ~5,996 (-6)
|No greater than ~5,996 (-6)
|-
|-
|Experiment in Terra
|[[Experiment in Terra]]
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded
|None Recorded

Revision as of 20:49, 30 April 2025

The count of survivors from the Twelve Colonies of Man attempts to give a general idea of the Fleet's population. Unlike its re-imagined counterpart, little attempt was made to codify the Fleet's population on a consistent basis, beyond the number of ships within the Fleet itself.

It is established in dialogue from the Original Series' "Greetings From Earth" that survivors number around 6,000 persons at that juncture. This is not a precise number, but is supported by numerous other incidental comments, elucidated further.

Population Overview

The epoch of this count originates from Apollo's discussion with Michael on Paradeen in Original Series' "Greetings From Earth".

It should also be noted that the Fleet's population was likely higher when it began its journey, but the events prior to the Battle of Carillon were likely a major erosion point, as Serina mentions losses of shuttle pilots and other persons (TOS: "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I").

What percentage of humans survived the "Final Annihilation"?

Commander Adama notes that one million people on Caprica were killed as a result of Karibdis' sabotage of Caprica's defenses (TOS: "Murder on the Rising Star"). This is implied to be the total sum of Caprica's total population, thus making the Fleet's total survivor population from Caprica no more than 1/14th of the approximately 6,000 persons. It would not be 1/12th, as one may surmise, given the following:

  1. The presence of Borellian Nomen, who are not part of the Twelve Colonies. (Nomen consider themselves the only true humans, but that is immaterial.)
  2. The known acquisition of survivors from off-shoots of the Colonies, namely denizens of Proteus.

Chart of Loss/Gains

All numbers are preceded by a tilde (~) to denote that the number is not precise. The accountable variance will follow the survivor count encased in parentheses, e.g. (+3) for gains post-epoch, (-6) for losses post-epoch, and (0) when no change is recorded between episodes. Pre-epoch positive numbers are given to Accountable Variance from Epoch for any losses preceding epoch's establishment, particularly when no gains cancel recorded losses.

Episode Loss Gain Accountable Variance from Epoch
Saga of a Star World Following Battle of Cimtar and the ensuing exodus, numbering no fewer than 4:

Numerous shuttle pilots and other persons were lost during the Battle of Carillon per Serina (TOS: "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I").

Unknown number of refugees from Carillon not initially rescued by the Fleet. No greater than ~6,021 (+4[1])
Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I 1 person: None Recorded No greater than ~6,017 (+1)
Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II 1 person: 1 person: No greater than ~6,016 (0)
The Lost Warrior None Recorded None Recorded No greater than ~6,016 (-3)
The Long Patrol None Recorded At least 3 persons from Proteus: No greater than ~6,019 (+3)
The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I At least 3 pilots: None Recorded No greater than ~6,016 (+3)
The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part II At least 3 persons on Arcta: At least 1 person: No greater than ~6,013 (+2)
The Magnificent Warriors Undefined number of persons on 2 destroyed agro ships.

At least 1 person left behind on Sectar:

None Recorded No greater than ~6,011 (+1)
The Young Lords None Recorded None Recorded No greater than ~6,010 (0)
The Living Legend, Part I None Recorded Crew of Battlestar Pegasus, including: No greater than ~6,010 (+2)
The Living Legend, Part II Crew of Battlestar Pegasus, including:

and excluding:

None Recorded No greater than ~6,008 (+2)
Fire in Space None Recorded None Recorded No greater than ~6,006 (0)
War of the Gods, Part I At least 4 missing pilots: At least 2: No greater than ~6,006 (+2)
War of the Gods, Part II At least 1 entity: At least 4 pilots reappearing after their abduction by the Beings of Light: No greater than ~6,004 (+3)
The Man with Nine Lives None Recorded None Recorded No greater than ~6,001 (0)
Murder on the Rising Star At least 1: None Recorded No greater than ~6,001 (+1)
Greetings From Earth 6 persons from Lunar Seven, initially captured aboard Lunar Avion by Apollo and Starbuck: No fewer than 3 persons from the Eastern Alliance: Epoch: ~6,000 (not including Eastern Alliance prisoners)

Post-Epoch: No fewer than ~6,003 (+3)

Baltar's Escape No fewer than 6 persons: None Recorded No greater than ~5,996 (-6)
Experiment in Terra None Recorded None Recorded ~5,996 (0)
Take the Celestra At least 1 person killed in mutiny: None Recorded No greater than ~5,995 (-1)
The Hand of God None Recorded None Recorded ~5,995 (0)
  1. ↑ Why is this positive? See the prefix to the table.
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