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This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that ''only'' appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear. | This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that ''only'' appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear. | ||
== | == Books == | ||
* {{inlineref|germicide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide" | === Berkley === | ||
* {{inlineref|viruscide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide" | * {{inlineref|germicide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide," this substance kills germs.<ref name="p116">{{cite_book|last=Resnick|first=Michael|authorlink=Michael Resnick|authorlinkurl=|year=1981|title=[[Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth]]|publisher=Berkley Books|location=|id=|pages=116}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|viruscide}}: part of a [[Warrior]]'s medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide," this substance kills viruses.<ref name="p116"/> | |||
== | == Comics == | ||
=== | === Dynamite Entertainment === | ||
* {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] | ==== Cultural ==== | ||
* {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' | * {{inlineref|Boray fracker}}: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses this when engaging on his bombing run on [[Tessida]] {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|for Sagan's sake|[[for Sagan's sake]]}}: a statement issued in exasperation; Starbuck exclaims this after a red alert alarm goes off in response to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''{{'|s}} boarding by a {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon stealth team}} | *{{inlineref|countess}}: honorific for a Colonial female aristocrat, c.f. [[Sephoni]] {{comics|doa|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|flark}}: an alternative of the word [[frack]] in an [[alternate reality]], hewing more toward the vulgarism "fuck" than "shit" | * {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|Larson's Apogee in C-Minor}}: a Colonial piano piece played by {{alt|Baltar|1980}} | * {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|nutszoidal}}: crazy, in a state of immense frustration | * {{inlineref|felger-hole}}: "shit hole"; {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} calls [[Tessida]] this when making his landing run to recover {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|4}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|perdition's name}}: a form of "devil's name"; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} uses this in an exasperated inquiry regarding a Cylon stealth team boarding ''Galactica'' | * {{inlineref|for Sagan's sake|[[for Sagan's sake]]}}: a statement issued in exasperation; Starbuck exclaims this after a red alert alarm goes off in response to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''{{'|s}} boarding by a {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon stealth team}} {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|Spirit of Caprica}}: a saying often used in exaltation of an unbelievable miracle; {{alt|Adama|TOS}} utters this—"Spirit of Caprica preserve us."—when believing they have found {{alt|Earth|TOS}} within a [[storm zone]] | * {{inlineref|flark}}: an alternative of the word [[frack]] in an [[alternate reality]], hewing more toward the vulgarism "fuck" than "shit" {{comics|vol2|3}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|Larson's Apogee in C-Minor}}: a Colonial piano piece played by {{alt|Baltar|1980}} {{comics|1980|2}}.<ref>This term is a nod to both ''Battlestar Galactica'' creator [[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Apogee, Inc.|the company]] formed by [[John Dykstra]].</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Mother of Hermes}}: variation of the phrase "Mother of God"; [[Tassos]] uses this exclamation when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} wrings [[Tassos]] by his tunic {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|nutszoidal}}: crazy, in a state of immense frustration {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|perdition's name}}: a form of "devil's name"; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} uses this in an exasperated inquiry regarding a Cylon stealth team boarding ''Galactica'' {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|soil-grown mushies}}: a Colonial foodstuff believed by some to be a higher-quality counterpart to the more commonplace [[hydronic mushies]]; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} won three cases of these in order to barter for a ring featuring [[Geminese sapphire]]s for {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|1}}-{{comics|apocalypse|3|short=y}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Spirit of Caprica}}: a saying often used in exaltation of an unbelievable miracle; {{alt|Adama|TOS}} utters this—"Spirit of Caprica preserve us."—when believing they have found {{alt|Earth|TOS}} within a [[storm zone]] {{comics|vol2|8}}. | |||
=== Cylons === | ==== Cylons ==== | ||
* {{inlineref|alphad}}: equivalent to the Colonial "alpha," such a letter is used in the code confirming the legitimacy of the [[super basestar]]'s critical reactor failure {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|betan}}: equivalent to the Colonial "beta," such a letter is used in the code confirming the legitimacy of the [[super basestar]]'s critical reactor failure {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|cautionary myth}}: early Cylon conditional programming that was unsuccessful, and "remembered" only by [[IL-series]] units, e.g. {{alt|Lucifer}} {{comics|vol3|4}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|clankies}}: Colonial slang for Cylons; used by {{alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}} during {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}}'s Fleet-wide speech {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Meclon|[[Meclons]]}}: a rogue cast of Cylons from Cylon [[cautionary myth]]s, and later applied to {{alt|Iblis}} Cylon forces {{comics|folly}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|tin horn}}: Colonial slang for Cylons; used by the black market merchant aboard ''{{alt|Rising Star|TOS-DE}}'' from whom {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} acquires an engagement ring for {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref| | ==== Material ==== | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|chromium}}: a material used in the threading of Colonial uniform braiding {{comics|starbuck|4}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|Geminese sapphire}}: a red precious gemstone used in jewelry; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} acquires a ring made with these sapphires in order to propose marriage to {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | |||
=== | ==== Military ==== | ||
* {{inlineref| | ===== General ===== | ||
* {{inlineref|blue shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the evening and ending in the early morning {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|cerebral law}}: law enacted by Doctor [[Gaius Zee]] when assuming total command of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] after [[Adama (1980 alternate)|Adama]]'s death at the hands of the Thirteenth Tribe {{comics|1980|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|command blues}}: slang for the uniform worn by officers, like {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} and {{alt|Athena|TOS}} {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Command Core}}: alternate name for [[Core Command]] {{comics|vol2|7}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|contact alarm}}: klaxon denoting potential enemy contact {{comics|vol2|8}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|D-com Warrior}}: "Decompression {{alt|Colonial Warrior}}," equipped to handle decompression situations; a force of D-com Warriors is dispatched to repel a Cylon boarding party that attempts to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[science deck]] {{comics|apocalypse|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|defense net}}: a network of automated defenses around each of the [[Twelve Colonies of Man|Colonies]] {{comics|starbuck|1}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|full rate}}: maximum firing rate during an engagement {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|habitation chamber}} or {{inlineref|hab-pod}}: crew quarters, such as those aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|half-cycle handover}}: the transition period between military shifts {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Officer of the Watch}}: commanding officer in effective command during a duty cycle {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* '''[[Q-Cache]]''': a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply {{comics|vol2|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|red shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|snuff dive}}: a terminal dive {{comics|doa|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|time cycle}}: a military work shift {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|top tier}}: the top most tier of [[Core Command]], where the Commander's Station is located {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
=== | ===== Squadrons and Forces ===== | ||
* {{inlineref|Blue Flight}}/{{inlineref|Blue Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | |||
** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Blue Flight was lead by {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}, consisting of {{alt|Boomer|TOS}}, {{alt|Jolly}}, and {{alt|Sheba}} {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Blue Leader}}: leader of Blue Flight {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|blue patrol}}: identifier for a patrol dispatched from ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' {{comics|vol2|8}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Bronze Star Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' squadron {{comics|apocalypse|3}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Red Flight}}/{{inlineref|Red Squadron}}: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron | |||
** During the events of leading up to [[Adama's Gambit]], Red Flight was lead by {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, consisting of [[Breena]], {{alt|Greenbean}}, and [[Hightail]] {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
**In [[7358 (alternate)|7358]], Red Flight consists of [[Boomer (TOS-DE alternate)|Boomer]], [[Sheba (TOS-DE alternate)|Sheba]], Greenbean and Breena {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Red Leader}}: leader of Red Flight {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Silver Spar Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' squadron, reassigned to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]], later lead (at times) by Lieutenant {{alt|Sheba|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|3}}, {{comics|classic|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Attack Pattern Omega}}: a defensive posture employed by {{alt|Lucifer}}'s {{alt|Raider|TOS}}s against the [[Meclons]] | ===== Strategies ===== | ||
* {{inlineref|Beton Beton Five}}: a defense strategy employed during [[Adama's Gambit]], ordered by {{alt|Athena|TOS}} | * {{inlineref|Attack Pattern Omega}}: a defensive posture employed by {{alt|Lucifer}}'s {{alt|Raider|TOS}}s against the [[Meclons]] {{comics|vol3|2}}. | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|Beton Beton Five}}: a defense strategy employed during [[Adama's Gambit]], ordered by {{alt|Athena|TOS}} {{comics|vol2|11}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|Diamond Spread}}: flight pattern employed by Vipers {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref| | *{{inlineref|mutli-split}}: Viper maneuver sprung from a formation during a battle; [[Boomer (TOS-DE alternate)|Boomer]] orders this during the dogfight outside of the [[super basestar]] {{comics|doa|4}}. | ||
*{{inlineref|quad formation}}: formation of four Vipers that regroup during a battle; [[Boomer (TOS-DE alternate)|Boomer]] orders this during the dogfight outside of the [[super basestar]] {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|trailing line}}: flight pattern employed by Vipers {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
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* {{inlineref|trailing line}}: flight pattern employed by Vipers | |||
=== Technology === | ==== Technology ==== | ||
* {{inlineref|datanet}}: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the {{inlineref|Aerian datanet}} for {{alt|Aeries}} | * {{inlineref|braking jet}}: [[RCS|reaction control thrusters]] on [[Viper (TOS-DE alternate)|Vipers]] used to arrest momentum; Viper pilots use braking jets to allow Raiders to overshoot, thus allowing the Warrior to gain targeting lock by quickly switching from being on the enemy's fore to aft {{comics|doa|4}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|emergency tracker}}: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance | *{{inlineref|datanet}}: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the {{inlineref|Aerian datanet}} for {{alt|Aeries}} {{comics|starbuck|2}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|exo-lifter}}: a mechanical apparatus, likely an exoskeleton (ergo, "exo") capable of heavy-duty tasks | *{{inlineref|deep-pulse}}: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials {{comics|doa|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|fusion missile}}: ranged offensive ordnance of {{alt|battlestar|TOS}}s | * {{inlineref|emergency tracker}}: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance {{comics|vol2|4}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|gravitic warhead}}: ordnance capable of collapsing a wormhole; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} deploys it upon the [[Canopus wormhole]] in order to prevent further Cylon pursuit of {{alt|the Fleet|TOS-DE}} | * {{inlineref|environment mask}}: basic breathing apparatus meant for short-term emergency use; Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}} keeps such in his lab, and they are later put to use during the Cylon boarding of ''Galactica'' {{comics|apocalypse|2}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|holo-cube}}: a hand-held digital device in the shape of a cube, capable of projecting a holographic image | * {{inlineref|exo-lifter}}: a mechanical apparatus, likely an exoskeleton (ergo, "exo") capable of heavy-duty tasks {{comics|vol2|6}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|planetary expeditionary vehicle carrier}}: also known as a "PEV" craft; ''[[Gemini (TOS)|Gemini]]'' is such a craft and is capable of launching smaller craft (such as [[turbine]]s) on a planet's surface | * {{inlineref|fusion missile}}: ranged offensive ordnance of {{alt|battlestar|TOS}}s {{comics|vol2|11}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|radiation charge}}: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render {{TOS|tylium}} worthless | * {{inlineref|gamma frequency field}}: energy dampening field; in order to prevent communications to other {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}}, {{alt|Boomer|TOS-DE}} engages such a field around a {{alt|Centurion|TOS}} prisoner while it is restrained in ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''{{'|s}} [[detention chamber]] {{comics|apocalypse|2}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|stealth probe}}: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device | * {{inlineref|gravitic warhead}}: ordnance capable of collapsing a wormhole; {{alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} deploys it upon the [[Canopus wormhole]] in order to prevent further Cylon pursuit of {{alt|the Fleet|TOS-DE}} {{comics|apocalypse|4}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|tractor field}}: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an [[alternate reality]], a {{alt-r|Raider}} ensnares {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}'s [[Temporal Viper]] in one | * {{inlineref|holo-cube}}: a hand-held digital device in the shape of a cube, capable of projecting a holographic image {{comics|vol2|1}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|planetary expeditionary vehicle carrier}}: also known as a "PEV" craft; ''[[Gemini (TOS)|Gemini]]'' is such a craft and is capable of launching smaller craft (such as [[turbine]]s) on a planet's surface {{comics|1980|4}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|pocket grenade}}: explosive anti-personnel device carried by Colonial Warriors; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses a device to cause a hull breach in Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}}'s science lab when the Cylons attempt to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] {{comics|apocalypse|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|radiation charge}}: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render {{TOS|tylium}} worthless {{comics|annual2014}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|radiotelegraph probe}}: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials {{comics|doa|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|stealth probe}}: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|tractor field}}: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an [[alternate reality]], a {{alt-r|Raider}} ensnares {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}'s [[Temporal Viper]] in one {{comics|vol2|2}}. | |||
=== Temporal Mechanics === | ==== Temporal Mechanics ==== | ||
* {{inlineref|temporal storm}}: a convergence of tachyon and other energies capable of bridging two disparate realities {{comics|vol2|2}} & {{comics|vol2|5|short=y}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|temporal drive}} / {{inlineref|t-drive}}: engine powering the temporal warper {{comics|vol2|5}}. | |||
* '''[[temporal weapon]]''': defensive/offensive technology capable of warping space-time for military purposes that, due to its inherently unpredictable and far-reaching nature, the Colonials have outlawed {{comics|vol2|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|time mirage}}: a form of temporal displacement where, to a viewer, an object is frozen in space-time, but interaction with it is impossible {{comics|vol2|2}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|time-warp}} or {{inlineref|temporal warp}}: a means of conveyance of an object in both space and time, either controlled or uncontrolled {{comics|vol2|2}}. | |||
==== Units of Measure ==== | |||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|light-yahren}}: Colonial term for [[w:lightyear|lightyear]] {{comics|1980|1}}.<ref>This term is also used in ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]''.</ref> | ||
=== | ==== Miscellany ==== | ||
* {{Inlineref|aldarium belt}}: asteroid belt; {{Alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} promises {{Alt|Serina|TOS-DE}} that he would bring {{Alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} back from his mission, even if it meant dragging him a hundred [[Hectar|hectars]] through this belt {{Comics|vol1|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|decompression sickness}}: a physically and mentally exhausting event occurring after experiencing atmospheric decompression; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} blames this sickness after awakening in [[life sciences]] and mis-identifying {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} as {{TOS|Aurora}} {{comics|apocalypse|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|delta-class telepath}}: individual possessing high psionic potential, capable of being detected by hand scanners {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|first contact}}: a Colonial protocol dealing with communications to a new civilization {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
*{{inlineref|full rate}}: a weapon's maximum fire rate, i.e. "weapons free" {{comics|doa|4}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|full retro}}: engine on full burn, {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} compares Doctor [[Madusa]] beauty to being "hotter than a thruster on full retro" {{comics|vol2|7}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|handshake signal}}: the opening transmission commencing [[first contact]] protocols {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] {{comics|vol3|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|ideo-psion}}: a mental aberration, an incongruent thought like "wishful thinking" {{comics|doa|3}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{Inlineref|protein bar}}: foodstuff {{Comics|vol1|1}}. | |||
*'''[[psionic]]''': someone with mental powers, also used to describe aforesaid powers themselves {{{{Comics|vol2}} & {{Comics|doa}}}}*{{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope {{comics|vol2|9}}. | |||
* {{Inlineref|ticophine}}: chemical in [[fumarello]] products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to {{W|nicotine}} {{Comics|vol1|1}}. | |||
* {{Inlineref|ventle steak}}: a type of meat, known to be served cooked {{Comics|vol1|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|void lightning}}: electrical discharges within a quantum storm zone {{comics|vol2|6}}. | |||
* {{inlineref| | === Marvel Comics === | ||
* {{inlineref|armistice}}: a term referring to the falsely believed-in peace between the Colonials and Cylons {{comics|marvel|1}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|liesuron}}: a furlough; {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} tells {{alt|Zac}} that he expects that all the {{alt|Warrior}}s will be given this after the armistice {{comics|marvel|1}}. | |||
** '''Note''': This is an alternate spelling of the canonical term "[[leisuron]]," also used by {{TOS|Apollo}} when discussing his participation in the recon patrol prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|quadron}}: a unit of astral distance; the {{alt|Imperious Leader}}'s {{alt|basestar|TOS}} is "several hundred quadrons" away from {{alt|Carillon}} {{comics|marvel|3}}. | |||
* {{inlineref|supreme star force}}: {{alt|Cylons|TOS|Cylon}} attack force; {{alt|Imperious Leader}} dispatches the star force stationed at [[Borallus]] to attack {{alt|the Fleet|TOS}} at {{alt|Carillon}} {{comics|marvel|3}}. | |||
=== | === Look-In Magazine === | ||
* {{inlineref|Flexi-lock}}: A type of docking mechanism used by Colonial shuttles {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #18 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 2</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|gyrotron}}: A component of a ship's systems that can malfunction, affecting its ability to keep station {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #4 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 1</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|impulse microvator}}: A microscopic Cylon device that, when implanted at the base of a human's brain, allows the [[Imperious Leader (TOS-LM)|Imperious Leader]] to control their actions {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #45 (1979), Storyline 1, Strip 3</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Kalnak scale}}: A navigational or sensor scale used by Colonials to denote the position of objects in space {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #5 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 2</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|linear probe}}: A type of sensor equipment used on ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]'' {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #6 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 3</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Mark Three impulse beam}}: An outdated class of impulse beam weapon, considered rudimentary and virtually useless against Cylon [[Raider (TOS-LM)|Raiders]] {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #23 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 7</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Parahelial Fever}}: A highly contagious illness that is deadly to adults but non-fatal for children {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #17 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 1</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Penetratron-beam}}: A delivery system for a missile, used by [[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] to deliver a modified [[Impulse microvator (TOS-LM)|impulse microvator]] into a Cylon assault ship {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #3 (1980), Storyline 1, Strip 13</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|reversal feedback}}: A modification made by Colonials to a captured [[Impulse microvator (TOS-LM)|impulse microvator]], causing it to turn a Cylon's destructive command back on their own ship {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #2 (1980), Storyline 1, Strip 12</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|seismosonic detector}}: A Cylon surveillance device used to detect movement over a wide area {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #48 (1980), Storyline 4, Strip 19</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|transference bubble}}: A Cylon technology used to transport a person inside a protective field, presumably to prevent biological contamination {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #34 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 18</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|Valnic-class|[[Valnic-class|''Valnic''-class]]}}: A class of Colonial freighter; ''[[Freighter Eighteen (TOS-LM)|Freighter Eighteen]]'' is of this class {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #43 (1979), Storyline 1, Strip 1</ref> | |||
=== Maximum Press comics === | |||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|ion storm}}: a spatial disturbance, one that creates a malfunction in [[Cyrus (Cylon)|Cylon 8765]] (''[[The Rebirth of Cy, Part 1]]''). | ||
== | === Realm Press comics === | ||
* {{inlineref| | * {{inlineref|Psych-Med}}: mental health specialist, e.g. Doctor [[Ishtara]] {{Comics|Fear of Flying}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|thermo-tub}}: hot tub {{Comics|Fear of Flying}}. | |||
== Unproduced Scripts == | == Unproduced Scripts == | ||
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Like the show, the comics or novels based on the Original Series, and its spinoff, Galactica 1980, use different terminology in order to make the universe visceral to the reader. This array of terminology, used by both the Colonials and Cylons, consists of military jargon, colloquialisms, sayings, and technical terms.
This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that only appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear.
Books
editBerkley
editComics
editDynamite Entertainment
editCultural
edit- Boray fracker: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; Starbuck uses this when engaging on his bombing run on Tessida (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3).
- countess: honorific for a Colonial female aristocrat, c.f. Sephoni (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #1).
- daggit dribble: a kinder version of "felgercarb"; Cassiopeia uses this when Starbuck lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the Cylon mainframe at Tessida (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- daggit fracker: a variation of "dog shit"; Starbuck tells the Cylons to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and Apollo take on the Centurion stealth team that boarded Galactica (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- felger-hole: "shit hole"; Boomer calls Tessida this when making his landing run to recover Starbuck (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #4).
- for Sagan's sake: a statement issued in exasperation; Starbuck exclaims this after a red alert alarm goes off in response to Galactica's boarding by a Cylon stealth team (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- flark: an alternative of the word frack in an alternate reality, hewing more toward the vulgarism "fuck" than "shit" (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #3).
- Larson's Apogee in C-Minor: a Colonial piano piece played by Baltar (Comics: Galactica 1980 #2).[2]
- Mother of Hermes: variation of the phrase "Mother of God"; Tassos uses this exclamation when Starbuck wrings Tassos by his tunic (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3).
- nutszoidal: crazy, in a state of immense frustration (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- perdition's name: a form of "devil's name"; Adama uses this in an exasperated inquiry regarding a Cylon stealth team boarding Galactica (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- soil-grown mushies: a Colonial foodstuff believed by some to be a higher-quality counterpart to the more commonplace hydronic mushies; Starbuck won three cases of these in order to barter for a ring featuring Geminese sapphires for Cassiopeia (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1)-(Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3).
- Spirit of Caprica: a saying often used in exaltation of an unbelievable miracle; Adama utters this—"Spirit of Caprica preserve us."—when believing they have found Earth within a storm zone (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #8).
Cylons
edit- alphad: equivalent to the Colonial "alpha," such a letter is used in the code confirming the legitimacy of the super basestar's critical reactor failure (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- betan: equivalent to the Colonial "beta," such a letter is used in the code confirming the legitimacy of the super basestar's critical reactor failure (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- cautionary myth: early Cylon conditional programming that was unsuccessful, and "remembered" only by IL-series units, e.g. Lucifer (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #4).
- clankies: Colonial slang for Cylons; used by Boxey during Adama's Fleet-wide speech (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- Meclons: a rogue cast of Cylons from Cylon cautionary myths, and later applied to Iblis Cylon forces (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Folly of the Gods).
- tin horn: Colonial slang for Cylons; used by the black market merchant aboard Rising Star from whom Starbuck acquires an engagement ring for Cassiopeia (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
Material
edit- chromium: a material used in the threading of Colonial uniform braiding (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #4).
- Geminese sapphire: a red precious gemstone used in jewelry; Starbuck acquires a ring made with these sapphires in order to propose marriage to Cassiopeia (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3).
Military
editGeneral
edit- blue shift: duty cycle 12 centars in length, beginning in the evening and ending in the early morning (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- cerebral law: law enacted by Doctor Gaius Zee when assuming total command of the Fleet after Adama's death at the hands of the Thirteenth Tribe (Comics: Galactica 1980 #2).
- command blues: slang for the uniform worn by officers, like Tigh and Athena (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- Command Core: alternate name for Core Command (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #7).
- contact alarm: klaxon denoting potential enemy contact (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #8).
- D-com Warrior: "Decompression Colonial Warrior," equipped to handle decompression situations; a force of D-com Warriors is dispatched to repel a Cylon boarding party that attempts to recover the nano-cybrid from Galactica's science deck (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #2).
- defense net: a network of automated defenses around each of the Colonies (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #1).
- full rate: maximum firing rate during an engagement (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- habitation chamber or hab-pod: crew quarters, such as those aboard Galactica (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- half-cycle handover: the transition period between military shifts (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- Officer of the Watch: commanding officer in effective command during a duty cycle (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- Q-Cache: a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2).
- red shift: duty cycle 12 centars in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- snuff dive: a terminal dive (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #2).
- time cycle: a military work shift (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- top tier: the top most tier of Core Command, where the Commander's Station is located (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
Squadrons and Forces
edit- Blue Flight/Blue Squadron: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron
- During the events of leading up to Adama's Gambit, Blue Flight was lead by Apollo, consisting of Boomer, Jolly, and Sheba (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- Blue Leader: leader of Blue Flight (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- blue patrol: identifier for a patrol dispatched from Galactica (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #8).
- Bronze Star Squadron: Galactica squadron (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3).
- Red Flight/Red Squadron: interchangeable designation for a fighter squadron
- During the events of leading up to Adama's Gambit, Red Flight was lead by Starbuck, consisting of Breena, Greenbean, and Hightail (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- In 7358, Red Flight consists of Boomer, Sheba, Greenbean and Breena (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- Red Leader: leader of Red Flight (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- Silver Spar Squadron: Pegasus squadron, reassigned to Galactica following the Battle of Gamoray, later lead (at times) by Lieutenant Sheba (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #3), (Comics: Battlestar Galactica Classic #1).
Strategies
edit- Attack Pattern Omega: a defensive posture employed by Lucifer's Raiders against the Meclons (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #2).
- Beton Beton Five: a defense strategy employed during Adama's Gambit, ordered by Athena (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #11).
- Diamond Spread: flight pattern employed by Vipers (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- mutli-split: Viper maneuver sprung from a formation during a battle; Boomer orders this during the dogfight outside of the super basestar (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- quad formation: formation of four Vipers that regroup during a battle; Boomer orders this during the dogfight outside of the super basestar (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- trailing line: flight pattern employed by Vipers (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
Technology
edit- braking jet: reaction control thrusters on Vipers used to arrest momentum; Viper pilots use braking jets to allow Raiders to overshoot, thus allowing the Warrior to gain targeting lock by quickly switching from being on the enemy's fore to aft (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- datanet: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the Aerian datanet for Aeries (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #2).
- deep-pulse: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #1).
- emergency tracker: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #4).
- environment mask: basic breathing apparatus meant for short-term emergency use; Dr. Wilker keeps such in his lab, and they are later put to use during the Cylon boarding of Galactica (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #2).
- exo-lifter: a mechanical apparatus, likely an exoskeleton (ergo, "exo") capable of heavy-duty tasks (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- fusion missile: ranged offensive ordnance of battlestars (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #11).
- gamma frequency field: energy dampening field; in order to prevent communications to other Cylons, Boomer engages such a field around a Centurion prisoner while it is restrained in Galactica's detention chamber (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #2).
- gravitic warhead: ordnance capable of collapsing a wormhole; Adama deploys it upon the Canopus wormhole in order to prevent further Cylon pursuit of the Fleet (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #4).
- holo-cube: a hand-held digital device in the shape of a cube, capable of projecting a holographic image (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #1).
- planetary expeditionary vehicle carrier: also known as a "PEV" craft; Gemini is such a craft and is capable of launching smaller craft (such as turbines) on a planet's surface (Comics: Galactica 1980 #4).
- pocket grenade: explosive anti-personnel device carried by Colonial Warriors; Starbuck uses a device to cause a hull breach in Dr. Wilker's science lab when the Cylons attempt to recover the nano-cybrid (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #2).
- radiation charge: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render tylium worthless (Comics: Battlestar Galactica Annual 2014).
- radiotelegraph probe: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #1).
- stealth probe: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- tractor field: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an alternate reality, a Raider ensnares Starbuck's Temporal Viper in one (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2).
Temporal Mechanics
edit- temporal storm: a convergence of tachyon and other energies capable of bridging two disparate realities (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2) & (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #5).
- temporal drive / t-drive: engine powering the temporal warper (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #5).
- temporal weapon: defensive/offensive technology capable of warping space-time for military purposes that, due to its inherently unpredictable and far-reaching nature, the Colonials have outlawed (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #1).
- time mirage: a form of temporal displacement where, to a viewer, an object is frozen in space-time, but interaction with it is impossible (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2).
- time-warp or temporal warp: a means of conveyance of an object in both space and time, either controlled or uncontrolled (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2).
Units of Measure
edit- light-yahren: Colonial term for lightyear (Comics: Galactica 1980 #1).[3]
Miscellany
edit- aldarium belt: asteroid belt; Starbuck promises Serina that he would bring Apollo back from his mission, even if it meant dragging him a hundred hectars through this belt (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #1).
- decompression sickness: a physically and mentally exhausting event occurring after experiencing atmospheric decompression; Starbuck blames this sickness after awakening in life sciences and mis-identifying Cassiopeia as Aurora (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1).
- delta-class telepath: individual possessing high psionic potential, capable of being detected by hand scanners (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- first contact: a Colonial protocol dealing with communications to a new civilization (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- full rate: a weapon's maximum fire rate, i.e. "weapons free" (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #4).
- full retro: engine on full burn, Starbuck compares Doctor Madusa beauty to being "hotter than a thruster on full retro" (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #7).
- handshake signal: the opening transmission commencing first contact protocols (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- Hovian: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like Iblis' planet (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #1).
- hyper-fast: euphemism for extreme speed (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- ideo-psion: a mental aberration, an incongruent thought like "wishful thinking" (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #3).
- mega-static discharge: created by high energons that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- positive array lock: a sensor lock (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- power-dead: electrical blackout (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
- protein bar: foodstuff (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #1).
- psionic: someone with mental powers, also used to describe aforesaid powers themselves {{(Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2) & (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo)}}*telepathic overload: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #9).
- ticophine: chemical in fumarello products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to nicotine (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #1).
- ventle steak: a type of meat, known to be served cooked (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #1).
- void lightning: electrical discharges within a quantum storm zone (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #6).
Marvel Comics
edit- armistice: a term referring to the falsely believed-in peace between the Colonials and Cylons (Comics: Annihilation!).
- liesuron: a furlough; Apollo tells Zac that he expects that all the Warriors will be given this after the armistice (Comics: Annihilation!).
- Note: This is an alternate spelling of the canonical term "leisuron," also used by Apollo when discussing his participation in the recon patrol prior to the Battle of Cimtar (TOS: "Saga of a Star World").
- quadron: a unit of astral distance; the Imperious Leader's basestar is "several hundred quadrons" away from Carillon (Comics: Deathtrap!).
- supreme star force: Cylon attack force; Imperious Leader dispatches the star force stationed at Borallus to attack the Fleet at Carillon (Comics: Deathtrap!).
Look-In Magazine
edit- Flexi-lock: A type of docking mechanism used by Colonial shuttles (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3).[4]
- gyrotron: A component of a ship's systems that can malfunction, affecting its ability to keep station (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2).[5]
- impulse microvator: A microscopic Cylon device that, when implanted at the base of a human's brain, allows the Imperious Leader to control their actions (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1).[6]
- Kalnak scale: A navigational or sensor scale used by Colonials to denote the position of objects in space (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2).[7]
- linear probe: A type of sensor equipment used on Galactica (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2).[8]
- Mark Three impulse beam: An outdated class of impulse beam weapon, considered rudimentary and virtually useless against Cylon Raiders (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3).[9]
- Parahelial Fever: A highly contagious illness that is deadly to adults but non-fatal for children (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3).[10]
- Penetratron-beam: A delivery system for a missile, used by Apollo to deliver a modified impulse microvator into a Cylon assault ship (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1).[11]
- reversal feedback: A modification made by Colonials to a captured impulse microvator, causing it to turn a Cylon's destructive command back on their own ship (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1).[12]
- seismosonic detector: A Cylon surveillance device used to detect movement over a wide area (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4).[13]
- transference bubble: A Cylon technology used to transport a person inside a protective field, presumably to prevent biological contamination (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3).[14]
- Valnic-class: A class of Colonial freighter; Freighter Eighteen is of this class (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1).[15]
Maximum Press comics
edit- ion storm: a spatial disturbance, one that creates a malfunction in Cylon 8765 (The Rebirth of Cy, Part 1).
Realm Press comics
edit- Psych-Med: mental health specialist, e.g. Doctor Ishtara (Comics: Fear of Flying).
- thermo-tub: hot tub (Comics: Fear of Flying).
Unproduced Scripts
edit- barrier wave: a wave of turbulence, such a wave strikes Galactica and the Fleet during their proximity to the Beta Triangle (TOS: "The Beta Pirates").
- Fix-it: robotic machines that serve to repair ships, and are part of the salvage tug sent to repair the Gemini freighter. During Boomer and Starbuck's review of the salvage tug's checklist, they check the readiness of the "Heavy-duty Fix-it" and the "Electronics Fix-it" (TOS: "The Beta Pirates").
- forcewave: another term for barrier wave (TOS: "The Beta Pirates").
- quarter-milliton: a time unit (TOS: "The Beta Pirates").
- gyroball: a spherical toy larger than a marble (TOS: "I Have Seen Earth").
- sentinel buoy: a spheroid spy satellite with lens-systems and sensors that is used by the Cylons. One such satellite detects Galactica as she and her Fleet skirt the outer boundary of the Beta Triangle (TOS: "The Beta Pirates").
References
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Resnick, Michael (1981). Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth. Berkley Books, p. 116.
- ↑ This term is a nod to both Battlestar Galactica creator Glen A. Larson and the company formed by John Dykstra.
- ↑ This term is also used in Encyclopedia Galactica.
- ↑ Look-In #18 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 2
- ↑ Look-In #4 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 1
- ↑ Look-In #45 (1979), Storyline 1, Strip 3
- ↑ Look-In #5 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 2
- ↑ Look-In #6 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 3
- ↑ Look-In #23 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 7
- ↑ Look-In #17 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 1
- ↑ Look-In #3 (1980), Storyline 1, Strip 13
- ↑ Look-In #2 (1980), Storyline 1, Strip 12
- ↑ Look-In #48 (1980), Storyline 4, Strip 19
- ↑ Look-In #34 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 18
- ↑ Look-In #43 (1979), Storyline 1, Strip 1