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{{disline|This article involves the caravan of [[Sublight Propulsion|sublight-speed]] civilian ships in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on its [[FTL|faster-than-light capable]] counterpart in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see [[The Fleet (RDM)]]. For general information on the military of the Twelve Colonies in both series, see [[Colonial Fleet]].}}
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch continuation|lcont=:Category:Books (Richard Hatch)}}


[[Image:ragtagfleet.jpg|thumb|A shot of the "rag-tag fugitive fleet".]]
[[File:ragtagfleet.jpg|thumb|A shot of the "rag-tag fugitive fleet".]]
After the destruction of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man|Twelve Colonies]] in a devastating genocidal attack on the Colonial worlds, Commander {{TOS|Adama}} orders all survivors to find what operational ships that remain on their shattered worlds and fly them towards [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'', the sole surviving battlestar after her sister warships are also [[Battle of Cimtar|destroyed]] in the two-prong [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] attack. With nowhere else to call home, Adama decrees that the remnants of humanity will search for the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]] on a planet called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]].
After the destruction of the {{TOS-RH|Twelve Colonies of Man}} in a devastating genocidal attack on the Colonial worlds in {{TOS-RH|7342}}, Commander {{TOS-RH|Adama}} orders all survivors to find what operational ships remain on their shattered worlds and fly them towards [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''{{TOS-RH|Galactica}}'', the sole surviving battlestar after her sister warships are also [[Battle of Cimtar|destroyed]] in the {{TOS|Cylons}}' two-prong attack. With nowhere else to call home, Adama decrees that the remnants of humanity will search for the {{TOS|Thirteenth Tribe}} on a planet called {{TOS|Earth}}.


Under the guardianship of ''Galactica'', the Fleet comprises of 220 civilian ships. With the exception of ''Galactica'', the ships are not capable of [[lightspeed]] flight. The Fleet's overall speed is limited to that of the slowest ship within the group. As all ships in the Fleet were filled to (or over) capacity, removing the slower ships from the caravan is not a option.
Under the guardianship of ''Galactica'', '''the Fleet''' initially comprises of 220 civilian ships<ref name="STG43">{{cite book/RH|1|43}}</ref>. With the exception of ''Galactica'', the ships are not capable of [[lightspeed]] flight. The Fleet's overall speed is limited to that of the slowest ship within the group. As all ships in the Fleet were filled to (or over) capacity, removing the slower ships from the caravan is not an option.
 
Traffic within the Fleet is possible via pre-plotted courses issued by navigational computers, as the Fleet's [[drag-field]] allows for intra-fleet travel via smaller ships, shuttles, Vipers, and the like<ref name="STG131">{{cite book/RH|1|131}}</ref>.
 
As to the Fleet's citizenry, the rules of [[martial law]] apply thus making crimes extremely rare. Notably, a span of 18 {{TOS-RH|yahren}} occurs between murders, that of [[Ortega]] in {{TOS-RH|7342}} and [[Puck|an unidentifiable individual]] aboard ''[[Agro-3]]'' in {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG73">{{cite book/RH|1|73}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.
 
== Notable Events ==
 
Following the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] in {{TOS-RH|7342}}, the Fleet is able to make a far flung exodus—having slipped the surly bonds of their home galaxy, {{TOS|Cyrannus}} [[The Long Patrol|early on]]—and beyond {{OS|The Hand of God}}.
 
In {{TOS-RH|7352}}, the Fleet discovers a rich planetoid that allows them to shore up their rag-tag, fugitive caravan. During this time, new [[Agro Ship]]s are built, as other crafts are repurposed for military use<ref name="STG81">{{Cite book/RH|1|81}}</ref>. The old freighter is retrofitted and re-christened ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}'', becoming one of the most valued ships in the Fleet where Vipers are rebuilt and constructed, including new Azure-class and Scarlet-class models<ref name="STG240">{{cite book/RH|1|240}}</ref>. By {{TOS-RH|7354}}, the Cylons had seemingly gone absent, leaving the Fleet to its own devices<ref name="STG7">{{cite book/RH|1|7}}</ref>.
 
By {{TOS-RH|7360}}, the Fleet's size held steady at 179 ships<ref name="STG43"/>. However, control of the Fleet is contested between various factions in the wake of Adama's death, from the [[Gemon Matriarchs]] who back {{TOS-RH|Athena}} to Ambassador [[Puck]] "{{TOS-RH|Iblis|himself}}," resulting in acts of various degrees of civil disobedience and, in some extreme cases, sedition. The ''{{TOS-RH|Icarus}}'' prison barge at one point slips away from the Fleet when prisoners wrest control of the vessel, though it is later surrendered to the Quorum by [[Gar'Tokk]] of the [[Borellian Nomen]]<ref name="STG262">{{cite book/RH|1|262}}</ref>. Work stoppages and protests occur aboard several vessels, including ''{{TOS|Rising Star}}'', ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'', ''[[Delphi]]'', ''[[Adena]]'', and ''[[Scorpius Ascendant]]'', with the latter briefly declaring independence from the Fleet<ref name="STG161">{{cite book/RH|1|161}}</ref><ref name="STG224">{{cite book/RH|1|224}}</ref>.
 
Ultimately, the Fleet's leadership is assumed by Commander {{TOS-RH|Apollo}}, with Colonel {{TOS-RH|Athena}} assuming the commander's responsibilities when Apollo becomes unavailable<ref name="STG277">{{cite book/RH|1|277}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.
 
Following the events at {{TOS-RH|Kobol}} in the ''{{TOS-RH|Galactica}}'' novel series, the Fleet is bolstered when Commander {{TOS-RH|Cain}}'s settlement at {{TOS-RH|Poseidon}} is evacuated, adding approximately thirty-two vessels that had been found by ''{{TOS-RH|Pegasus}}'' following the [[Cylon attack]] and guided to Poseidon<ref name="WH73">{{cite book/RH|2|73}}</ref>. However, the Fleet also suffers grievous losses during the [[Battle of Poseidon]], with thirty-seven ships obliterated, including ''[[Scorpius Ascendant]]'', ''[[Valkyrior]]'', and ''[[Agro-2]]''<ref name="WH311">{{cite book/RH|2|311}}</ref>.


== Known Ships ==
== Known Ships ==
: ''Note: This list of ships only features those specifically mentioned within Richard Hatch's novels.''
=== Active ===
=== Active ===


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|- class="infoboxheader"
! Name                                             !! Ship type / function                     !! Last Seen  !! Notes
! Name       !! Ship type / function     !! Last Seen  !! Notes
|-
| ''[[Agro Ship 9]]'' || [[Agro Ship]] / food supplier, civilian || [[War of the Gods, Part II]] || Last surviving agro ship after an extremely successful Cylon attack against both her and her sister ships.
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Astradon}}''  || Freighter, civilian || [[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]] || A dejected [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] tells an equally-dejected [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] that he found a little place on board the freighter that "with a little paint, and some nice curtains, it's so cozy".
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Borella}}'' || Unknown, civilian || [[The Man with Nine Lives]] || Ship on the route taken by the transport shuttle ''[[Canaris]]''. From the name, this is likely the ship from whence [[Bora]], [[Maga]], and [[Taba]] came, and is presumably run by Borellian Nomen (given their disdain for other Colonials).
| ''[[Adena]]'' || Forge, military / passenger, civilian || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Known for its complement of [[socialator]]s<ref name="STG132">{{cite book/RH|1|132}}</ref>, and later chosen as the new "Forge" ship following ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}''{{'|s}} destruction in {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG262" />.
|-
|-
| ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]       || Electronics ship, civilian || [[Take the Celestra]] || Formerly commanded by Commander [[Kronus]]. This is the "command ship" for a small group of ships Adama assigns him to command.
| ''[[Agro-3]]'' || [[Agro Ship]] / food supplier, civilian || ''[[Armageddon]]'' || An agro ship of interest where [[Puck|an unidentifiable person]] is found murdered following the death of {{TOS-RH|Adama}} in {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG139">{{cite book/RH|1|139}}</ref>.
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Comm-Tel Ship}}'' || [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] ship, civilian || [[The Man with Nine Lives]] || Conning his way out of paying for passage to ''[[Rising Star]]'', [[Chameleon]]—claiming to be IFB's president—tells the [[ducket]] taker on the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'' to head over to this ship so that he may be interviewed.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Celestra|[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]}}'' || Electronics ship, civilian || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Formerly commanded by Commander [[Kronus]] in {{TOS-RH|7352}}. This is the "command ship" for a small group of ships Adama assigns him to command. In {{TOS-RH|7360}}, protests advocating for [[Puck]]'s ascendancy to leadership of the Fleet occur, as well as work stoppages<ref name="STG161" />.
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Edina}}'' || Civilian ship || Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II || According to Colonel {{TOS|Tigh}}, this ship almost goes astray when in the [[magnetic void]] en route to [[Kobol (TOS)|Kobol]].
|-
|-
| ''{{TOS|Galactica}}''   || Colonial [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]], military escort          || [[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]] || Last known surviving battlestar, roughly 500 [[yahren]] old.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Cerebus}}'' || Archive ship || ''[[Resurrection]]'' || Ship in the Fleet circa {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG132" />, ostensively a repository of surviving records and other antiquities from Colonial society. The ship nearly takes damage during the [[Battle of Poseidon]] when [[Chitain]] {{TOS-RH|Stinger}}s attempt to strafe it<ref name="RS105">{{cite book/RH|3|105}}</ref>.
|-
|-
| ''[[Gemini (TOS)|Gemini]]'' || Gemonese freighter, civilian || [[War of the Gods, Part I]] || Freighter with indigent and disaffected refugees; the "[[Boray]]s of humanity" reside here.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Dawntreader}}'' || Civilian || ''[[Resurrection]]'' || Ship that suffers critical damage during the Fleet's escape from {{TOS-RH|Kobol}}, with hull plates flying off and the vessel crashing back to the planet's surface<ref name="RS103">{{cite book/RH|3|103}}</ref>.
|-
|-
| {{inlineref|bold=N|Livestock Ship}} || Agricultural ship, civilian || The Man with Nine Lives || Commanded by Captain [[Dmitri]], this ship is presumably a source for meat and other poultry. [[Chameleon]] posed as Dimitri in order to con some [[Borellian Nomen]] ([[Bora]], [[Maga]] and [[Taba]]) into buying parts to build a ship of an unknown type.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Delphi}}'' || Marketplace, freighter || ''[[Armageddon]]'' || Ship in the Fleet circa {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG117">{{cite book/RH|1|117}}</ref>, converted from hauling freight to a marketplace. It carries a variety of goods and wares from more than thirty merchants<ref name="STG132" />. Protests and unrest transpire aboard following Adama's death<ref name="STG117"/>.
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Orphan Ship}}'' || Orphan care, civilian || [[Baltar's Escape]] || The purpose of the ''Orphan Ship'' appears to be oriented towards the care and processing of children orphaned during the [[Battle of Cimtar|fall of the Colonies]].
| ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'' || Colonial {{TOS-RH|battlestar}}, military escort || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Last known surviving battlestar from the original fleet, roughly 500 [[yahren]] old. Carries a complement of seventy-five Vipers, though losses during warfare have at times reduced this number to fewer than forty<ref name="STG240" />.
 
[[Chameleon]] claims to be a geneticist from the ''Orphan Ship'' and claims that the list for genetic testing is "[[yahren]] long" {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.  
 
Colonel {{TOS|Tigh}} later comments to Siress [[Tinia]] that [[Council Security]] would be unable to stop an escape from the ''Orphan Ship'' {{OS|Baltar's Escape}}.  
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Pisces}} || Unknown, civilian || The Man with Nine Lives || One of the ships on the route taken by the transport shuttle ''[[Canaris]]''.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Hestia}}'' || Residential, civilian || ''[[Rebellion]]'' || A ship housing more than two hundred men, women and children<ref name="RB66">{{cite book/RH|4|66}}</ref>. During the [[Tylium crisis]], ''Hestia'' begins breaking up and is breached in three spots, requiring evacuation of its population to ''{{TOS|Rising Star}}''<ref name="RB66" />.
|-
|-
| ''[[Prison Barge]]''           || Prison ship, civilian       || [[Baltar's Escape]]   || Operated by members of [[Council Security]].
| ''{{TOS-RH|Icarus}}'' || Prison ship, civilian || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Operated by members of [[Council Security]], this craft houses the Fleet's prisoners, notably [[Gar'Tokk]], [[Snie'Goss]], and the traitor {{TOS-RH|Baltar}} following his recapture by {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} and {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}}<ref name="STG20">{{cite book/RH|1|20}}</ref>. The barge holds four hundred twenty-seven prisoners, including thirteen [[Borellian Nomen]]<ref name="STG256">{{cite book/RH|1|256}}</ref>.
|-
| ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]''  || Luxury liner and [[chancery]], civilian || [[The Man With Nine Lives]]  || Formerly operated by [[Trans Stellar Spacelines]]. Used to evacuate children and their caretakers off [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] during the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]].
|-
|-
| ''[[Sanitation ship|Sanitation Ship]]''           || Sanitation ship, civilian        || [[The Long Patrol]]   || [[Starbuck]] complained about being able to see a sanitation ship out the porthole of the dining chamber of the ''[[Rising Star]]'' as an excuse to book an additional chamber to keep [[Athena]] and [[Cassiopeia]] from accidentally meeting, as he engaged in a dinner-date with both at the same time.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Rising Star|{{TOS|Rising Star}}}}'' || Luxury liner and [[chancery]], civilian || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Formerly operated by [[Trans Stellar Spacelines]]. Used to evacuate children and their caretakers off [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] during the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]]. Contains a triad court and serves as a venue for Fleet social events<ref name="STG45">{{cite book/RH|1|45}}</ref>.
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Senior Ship}}'' || Elderly caretaker ship, civilian || The Man with Nine Lives || [[Siress]] [[Blassie]] bombarded ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'' with messages asking about the whereabouts of [[Chameleon]] from this ship. Adama later remands Chameleon to this ship as Blassie has offered to take custody of the apparent vagrant.  
| ''[[Scorpius Ascendant]]'' || Passenger, civilian || ''[[Warhawk]]'' || Ship where Ambassador [[Puck]] held his powerbase, and briefly declared its independence from the Fleet in {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG161" />. The vessel is destroyed during the [[Battle of Poseidon]]<ref name="WH311" />.
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Tip Barge}}'' || Refuse ship, civilian<ref>A tip barge may be a place for depositing rubbish, if the word "[[w:Landfill|tip]]" is used in the British manner.</ref> || Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II || Mentioned by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] while engaging in mock stereotypical feminine conversation with [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]; [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] claims that he procured [[valcron]] from this ship.
| ''[[Ursus]]'' || Passenger, civilian || ''[[Paradis]]'' || A ship of ill-repute, housing the least desirable elements that cannot be imprisoned aboard ''{{TOS-RH|Icarus}}''. The lower levels are known as "the Pit," where social order is enforced through violence<ref name="STG148">{{cite book/RH|1|148}}</ref>. Captained by Morgan<ref name="STG153">{{cite book/RH|1|153}}</ref>.
|-
|-
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Trainian}}'' || Unknown, civilian || The Man with Nine Lives || One of the ships on the route taken by the transport shuttle ''[[Canaris]]''.
| ''{{inlineref|bold=N|Valkyrior}}'' || Civilian || ''[[Warhawk]]'' || Vessel destroyed during the [[Battle of Poseidon]]<ref name="WH311" />.
|}
|}


=== Destroyed ===
=== Destroyed ===


* At least two [[Agro Ship|agro ships]] {{OS|The Magnificent Warriors}}.
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| ''[[Agro-2]]'' || [[Agro Ship]] / food supplier, civilian || ''[[Warhawk]]'' || Agro ship destroyed during the [[Battle of Poseidon]], its loss profoundly felt by the Fleet<ref name="WH311" />.
|-
| ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}'' || Forge ship, military/civilian || ''[[Armageddon]]'' || Ship rebuilt in {{TOS-RH|7352}} where crafts are maintained and constructed, along with other smaller manufacturing supporting the defense of the Fleet<ref name="STG81" />. Destroyed when it collides with a Cylon [[basestar]] in {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG287">{{cite book/RH|1|287}}</ref>.
|}


=== Unknown ===
=== Battlestars ===


* Battlestar ''{{TOS|Pegasus}}'' briefly joins the Fleet in "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II|Part II]]", but loses contact with the Fleet during the [[Battle of Gamoray]].
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=== Other ships ===
! Name      !! Status    !! Last Seen  !! Notes
 
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* ''[[Colonial Movers]]'' freighters
| ''{{TOS-RH|Daedelus}}'' || Active || ''[[Paradis]]'' || One of two nearly completed battlestars constructed at {{TOS-RH|Poseidon}} under Commander {{TOS-RH|Cain}}'s direction<ref name="WH77">{{cite book/RH|2|77}}</ref>. Commanded by Colonel {{TOS-RH|Athena}} during the [[Battle of Poseidon]]<ref name="RS105" />.
* An unnamed ''[[Flattop]]'' ship
|-
 
| ''{{TOS-RH|Pegasus}}'' || Active || ''[[Paradis]]'' || Battlestar commanded by the legendary {{TOS-RH|Cain|Commander Cain}}. Reunited with the Fleet after ten yahren of separation<ref name="WH47">{{cite book/RH|2|47}}</ref>.
 
|}
== ''Galactica 1980'' ==
 
* The freighter ''[[Delphi (ship)|Delphi]]'' is shown in the "[[Galactica 1980]]" episode "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]", and is the Fleet's schooling ship.
* Interestingly, in "[[Space Croppers]]", ''Galactica''n Fleet is shown to have three agro ships, despite the fact that two were destroyed nearly three decades before. (This can be seen as a [[Continuity error (1980)|continuity error]].)


=== Other ===
=== Other ===


The Fleet is also comprised of [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttles]] and Colonial [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]s, which are likely not indicated in the "220 ship" figure given in "[[Saga of a Star World]]". It is indicated that there are non-military shuttles that ferry people and, possibly, supplies throughout the Fleet. One such craft is the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'' {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}, in addition to the shuttle piloted by [[Aurora]] of the ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'' {{OS|Take the Celestra}}.
The Fleet is also comprised of [[Colonial shuttle|shuttles]] and Colonial {{TOS|Viper}}s, which are likely not indicated in the "220 ship" figure given in "[[Saga of a Star World]]". It is indicated that there are non-military shuttles that ferry people and, possibly, supplies throughout the Fleet. One such craft is the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'' {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}, in addition to the shuttle piloted by [[Aurora (TOS)|Aurora]] of ''[[Celestra (TOS)|Celestra]]'' {{OS|Take the Celestra}}.


In addition to their ship compliment, the Colonials have at least one [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] in their possession, as a result of [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge|their victory at Galaxy's Edge]] {{OS|The Hand of God (TOS)}}.
In addition to their ship complement, the Colonials have at least one [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]] in their possession, as a result of [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge|their victory at Galaxy's Edge]] {{OS|The Hand of God (TOS)}}. This captured Raider proves instrumental when {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}} uses it to escape the planet {{TOS-RH|Ochoa}}<ref name="STG196">{{cite book/RH|1|196}}</ref>.


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A shot of the "rag-tag fugitive fleet".

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Man in a devastating genocidal attack on the Colonial worlds in 7342, Commander Adama orders all survivors to find what operational ships remain on their shattered worlds and fly them towards battlestar Galactica, the sole surviving battlestar after her sister warships are also destroyed in the Cylons' two-prong attack. With nowhere else to call home, Adama decrees that the remnants of humanity will search for the Thirteenth Tribe on a planet called Earth.

Under the guardianship of Galactica, the Fleet initially comprises of 220 civilian ships[1]. With the exception of Galactica, the ships are not capable of lightspeed flight. The Fleet's overall speed is limited to that of the slowest ship within the group. As all ships in the Fleet were filled to (or over) capacity, removing the slower ships from the caravan is not an option.

Traffic within the Fleet is possible via pre-plotted courses issued by navigational computers, as the Fleet's drag-field allows for intra-fleet travel via smaller ships, shuttles, Vipers, and the like[2].

As to the Fleet's citizenry, the rules of martial law apply thus making crimes extremely rare. Notably, a span of 18 yahren occurs between murders, that of Ortega in 7342 and an unidentifiable individual aboard Agro-3 in 7360[3] (RH: Armageddon).

Notable Events

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Following the Battle at Galaxy's Edge in 7342, the Fleet is able to make a far flung exodus—having slipped the surly bonds of their home galaxy, Cyrannus early on—and beyond (TOS: "The Hand of God").

In 7352, the Fleet discovers a rich planetoid that allows them to shore up their rag-tag, fugitive caravan. During this time, new Agro Ships are built, as other crafts are repurposed for military use[4]. The old freighter is retrofitted and re-christened Hephaestus, becoming one of the most valued ships in the Fleet where Vipers are rebuilt and constructed, including new Azure-class and Scarlet-class models[5]. By 7354, the Cylons had seemingly gone absent, leaving the Fleet to its own devices[6].

By 7360, the Fleet's size held steady at 179 ships[1]. However, control of the Fleet is contested between various factions in the wake of Adama's death, from the Gemon Matriarchs who back Athena to Ambassador Puck "himself," resulting in acts of various degrees of civil disobedience and, in some extreme cases, sedition. The Icarus prison barge at one point slips away from the Fleet when prisoners wrest control of the vessel, though it is later surrendered to the Quorum by Gar'Tokk of the Borellian Nomen[7]. Work stoppages and protests occur aboard several vessels, including Rising Star, Celestra, Delphi, Adena, and Scorpius Ascendant, with the latter briefly declaring independence from the Fleet[8][9].

Ultimately, the Fleet's leadership is assumed by Commander Apollo, with Colonel Athena assuming the commander's responsibilities when Apollo becomes unavailable[10] (RH: Armageddon).

Following the events at Kobol in the Galactica novel series, the Fleet is bolstered when Commander Cain's settlement at Poseidon is evacuated, adding approximately thirty-two vessels that had been found by Pegasus following the Cylon attack and guided to Poseidon[11]. However, the Fleet also suffers grievous losses during the Battle of Poseidon, with thirty-seven ships obliterated, including Scorpius Ascendant, Valkyrior, and Agro-2[12].

Known Ships

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Note: This list of ships only features those specifically mentioned within Richard Hatch's novels.

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Name Ship type / function Last Seen Notes
Adena Forge, military / passenger, civilian Paradis Known for its complement of socialators[13], and later chosen as the new "Forge" ship following Hephaestus's destruction in 7360[7].
Agro-3 Agro Ship / food supplier, civilian Armageddon An agro ship of interest where an unidentifiable person is found murdered following the death of Adama in 7360[14].
Celestra Electronics ship, civilian Paradis Formerly commanded by Commander Kronus in 7352. This is the "command ship" for a small group of ships Adama assigns him to command. In 7360, protests advocating for Puck's ascendancy to leadership of the Fleet occur, as well as work stoppages[8].
Cerebus Archive ship Resurrection Ship in the Fleet circa 7360[13], ostensively a repository of surviving records and other antiquities from Colonial society. The ship nearly takes damage during the Battle of Poseidon when Chitain Stingers attempt to strafe it[15].
Dawntreader Civilian Resurrection Ship that suffers critical damage during the Fleet's escape from Kobol, with hull plates flying off and the vessel crashing back to the planet's surface[16].
Delphi Marketplace, freighter Armageddon Ship in the Fleet circa 7360[17], converted from hauling freight to a marketplace. It carries a variety of goods and wares from more than thirty merchants[13]. Protests and unrest transpire aboard following Adama's death[17].
Galactica Colonial battlestar, military escort Paradis Last known surviving battlestar from the original fleet, roughly 500 yahren old. Carries a complement of seventy-five Vipers, though losses during warfare have at times reduced this number to fewer than forty[5].
Hestia Residential, civilian Rebellion A ship housing more than two hundred men, women and children[18]. During the Tylium crisis, Hestia begins breaking up and is breached in three spots, requiring evacuation of its population to Rising Star[18].
Icarus Prison ship, civilian Paradis Operated by members of Council Security, this craft houses the Fleet's prisoners, notably Gar'Tokk, Snie'Goss, and the traitor Baltar following his recapture by Apollo and Starbuck[19]. The barge holds four hundred twenty-seven prisoners, including thirteen Borellian Nomen[20].
Rising Star Luxury liner and chancery, civilian Paradis Formerly operated by Trans Stellar Spacelines. Used to evacuate children and their caretakers off Caprica during the Cylon attack. Contains a triad court and serves as a venue for Fleet social events[21].
Scorpius Ascendant Passenger, civilian Warhawk Ship where Ambassador Puck held his powerbase, and briefly declared its independence from the Fleet in 7360[8]. The vessel is destroyed during the Battle of Poseidon[12].
Ursus Passenger, civilian Paradis A ship of ill-repute, housing the least desirable elements that cannot be imprisoned aboard Icarus. The lower levels are known as "the Pit," where social order is enforced through violence[22]. Captained by Morgan[23].
Valkyrior Civilian Warhawk Vessel destroyed during the Battle of Poseidon[12].

Destroyed

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Name Ship type / function Last Seen Notes
Agro-2 Agro Ship / food supplier, civilian Warhawk Agro ship destroyed during the Battle of Poseidon, its loss profoundly felt by the Fleet[12].
Hephaestus Forge ship, military/civilian Armageddon Ship rebuilt in 7352 where crafts are maintained and constructed, along with other smaller manufacturing supporting the defense of the Fleet[4]. Destroyed when it collides with a Cylon basestar in 7360[24].

Battlestars

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Name Status Last Seen Notes
Daedelus Active Paradis One of two nearly completed battlestars constructed at Poseidon under Commander Cain's direction[25]. Commanded by Colonel Athena during the Battle of Poseidon[15].
Pegasus Active Paradis Battlestar commanded by the legendary Commander Cain. Reunited with the Fleet after ten yahren of separation[26].

Other

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The Fleet is also comprised of shuttles and Colonial Vipers, which are likely not indicated in the "220 ship" figure given in "Saga of a Star World". It is indicated that there are non-military shuttles that ferry people and, possibly, supplies throughout the Fleet. One such craft is the shuttle Canaris (TOS: "The Man with Nine Lives"), in addition to the shuttle piloted by Aurora of Celestra (TOS: "Take the Celestra").

In addition to their ship complement, the Colonials have at least one Cylon Raider in their possession, as a result of their victory at Galaxy's Edge (TOS: "The Hand of God"). This captured Raider proves instrumental when Starbuck uses it to escape the planet Ochoa[27].

Fleet identification chart. Note that a Cylon mine and an Eastern Alliance warship can be seen in the far distance in a number of late TOS episodes, e.g. "Take the Celestra"...


References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 43.
  2. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 131.
  3. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 73.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 81.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 240.
  6. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 7.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 262.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 161.
  9. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 224.
  10. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 277.
  11. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 73.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 311.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 132.
  14. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 139.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 105.
  16. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 103.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 117.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 66.
  19. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 20.
  20. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 256.
  21. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 45.
  22. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 148.
  23. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 153.
  24. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 287.
  25. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 77.
  26. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 47.
  27. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 196.


Ships in Richard Hatch's continuation novels


Fleet: Adena | Agro-3 | Celestra | Cerebus | Delphi | Hephaestus | Icarus | Neptune | Rising Star | Scorpius Ascendant | Ursus

Colonial Miliary: Galactica | Pegasus | Viper

Cylons: Basestar | Raider | Dark Raider

Aliens: Lightship | Sky craft


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