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{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Comics}}
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[[File:BSG - Counterstrike - Comitat Frigate with Bladeships.png|thumb|A [[The Comitat|Comitat]] frigate flanked by its [[Bladeship|bladeships]] during [[Blue Squadron (TOS alternate)|Blue Squadron]]'s [[First Encounter with the Comitat|first encounter with them]] ({{Comics|classic|0}}). ]]
[[File:BSG - Counterstrike - The Node.png|thumb|'''The Node''', the mothership for [[The Comitat]], with various [[Comitat frigate|frigates]] docked ({{comics|classic|3}}).]]
'''Comitat frigates''' are a class of spacecraft built by [[The Comitat]] for defensive and offensive purposes. Offensively, frigates deploy [[bladeship]] fighters and various energy weapons that overwhelm their targets, with the intent of disabling them.  
'''The Node''' is the mothership of [[the Comitat]], housing facilities to maintain its [[Comitat frigate|frigates]] that roam the [[Empyrean Expanse]] in search of Okaati (and any who aid them) in their pursuit of justice. Imprisoned Okaati are kept aboard the Node.


Numerous frigates patrol the Expanse and are commanded by [[Thane (title)|Thanes]] from a central operations post ({{Comics|classic|1}}). These frigates then dock with a central mothership called [[the Node]] ({{Comics|classic|3}}).
Wardens and personnel aboard the Node are fully armored and carry energy weapons capable of disabling attackers or escapees. The Node also houses the Comitat leadership, to whom Captain [[Apollo (TOS-DE alternate)|Apollo]] is brought before and is educated about the [[Okaati]] ({{Comics|classic|3}}).  
 
[[File:BSG - Counterstrike - Apollo is Escorted Through the Node.png|thumb|Captain {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} is escorted through [[the Node]] by {{alt|Thane|TOS-DE}} [[Korbok]] ({{comics|classic|3}}).]]
Additionally, frigates are deployed during reconnaissance operations in the [[Empyrean Expanse]] in their quest to search for their mortal enemy, the [[Okaati]], as well as any that assist them ({{Comics|classic|0}}—{{Comics|classic|5|short=y}}).  
[[File:BSG - Counterstrike - Thane Korbok at his Command Post.png|thumb|[[Thane (title)|Thane]] [[Korbok]] at his frigate's command post ({{Comics|classic|1}}).]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==


* During Captain Apollo's incarceration aboard the Node, at least 23 frigates were either docked or on patrol near the aforesaid mothership ({{Comics|classic|3}}).
* During Captain Apollo's incarceration aboard the Node, at least 23 frigates were either docked or on patrol near the aforesaid mothership ({{Comics|classic|3}}).
*The Node features numerous prison decks, numbering at least 257 ({{Comics|classic|3}}).
* The Comitat races involved with the creation and manufacture of these frigates are never specified.  
* The Comitat races involved with the creation and manufacture of these frigates are never specified.  
{{Comics Subjects|classic}}
{{Comics Subjects|classic}}

Latest revision as of 06:03, 26 December 2022

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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 Node, the mothership for The Comitat, with various frigates docked (Battlestar Galactica Classic #3).

The Node is the mothership of the Comitat, housing facilities to maintain its frigates that roam the Empyrean Expanse in search of Okaati (and any who aid them) in their pursuit of justice. Imprisoned Okaati are kept aboard the Node.

Wardens and personnel aboard the Node are fully armored and carry energy weapons capable of disabling attackers or escapees. The Node also houses the Comitat leadership, to whom Captain Apollo is brought before and is educated about the Okaati (Battlestar Galactica Classic #3).

Captain Apollo is escorted through the Node by Thane Korbok (Battlestar Galactica Classic #3).

Notes

  • During Captain Apollo's incarceration aboard the Node, at least 23 frigates were either docked or on patrol near the aforesaid mothership (Battlestar Galactica Classic #3).
  • The Node features numerous prison decks, numbering at least 257 (Battlestar Galactica Classic #3).
  • The Comitat races involved with the creation and manufacture of these frigates are never specified.
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