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[[Image:NewCaprica.jpg|thumb|right|'''New Caprica''' as seen from space.]] | [[Image:NewCaprica.jpg|thumb|right|'''New Caprica''' as seen from space.]] | ||
'''New Caprica''' is the name given to the harsh but fairly habitable planet found by [[The Fleet (RDM)|The Fleet]]. It is discovered by [[Racetrack]] by mere happenstance -- after | '''New Caprica''' is the name given to the harsh but fairly habitable planet found by [[The Fleet (RDM)|The Fleet]]. It is discovered by [[Racetrack]] by mere happenstance -- after her [[Raptor]] [[FTL|Jumps]] to the wrong coordinates during a [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I|rescue mission]] to [[The Twelve Colonies#Caprica|Caprica]]. | ||
Due to the surrounding nebulae, [[DRADIS]] is rendered practically useless -- an attribute which makes the planet prime for colonization by [[ | Due to the surrounding nebulae, [[DRADIS]] is rendered practically useless around New Caprica -- an attribute which makes the planet prime for colonization by the survivors of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]]. With this news, and unable to join up with the other Raptors on the rescue mission, Racetrack returns to ''[[Galactica]]'' with information and sensor readings on the planet. | ||
The planet later becomes a galvanizing issue that [[Tom Zarek]] believes -- correctly, as it turns out -- would swing the Presidential election vote in Baltar's favor ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]). | The planet later becomes a galvanizing issue that [[Tom Zarek]] believes -- correctly, as it turns out -- would swing the Presidential election vote in Baltar's favor ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]). | ||
Upon [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]]'s ascension to the presidency, the President orders the colonization of the planet. Settling on the planet, the major population center on New Caprica becomes [[New Caprica City]], which itself is populated by over 39,000 survivors. Over a year after settlement, there are major shortages of basic living materials and medical supplies. Most of the population still live in canvas tents instead of permanent homes of some sort. It appears many among the population of [[New Caprica City]], including [[Tyrol]] and the workers' union which he now leads, blame [[Baltar]] and his | Upon [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]]'s ascension to the presidency, the President orders the colonization of the planet. Settling on the planet, the major population center on New Caprica becomes [[New Caprica City]], which itself is populated by over 39,000 survivors. Over a year after settlement, there are major shortages of basic living materials and medical supplies. Most of the population still live in canvas tents instead of permanent homes of some sort. It appears many among the population of [[New Caprica City]], including [[Galen Tyrol]] and the workers' union which he now leads, blame President [[Gaius Baltar]] and his lack of leadership as President for most or all of the continuing economic/social problems facing the settlers on [[New Caprica]] ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). | ||
[[Image:New Caprica.JPG|thumb|right|New Caprica City, complete with tents and a basic road infastructure.]] | [[Image:New Caprica.JPG|thumb|right|New Caprica City, complete with tents and a basic road infastructure.]] | ||
On the 380th day after colonization, the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] discover New Caprica, attracted by the energy signature caused by the detonation of a nuclear warhead that destroyed ''[[Cloud 9]]''. When the Cylon fleet jumps into orbit, the orbiting remains of the Fleet (including battlestars ''Galactica'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'') [[FTL|Jump away]] to an unknown location while President Baltar surrenders ([[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]). The permanance of New Caprica as a homeworld for humanity under Cylon occupation is questionable. | |||
The exact population of New Caprica City is 39,192. | The exact population of New Caprica City is 39,192. | ||
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Significant characters left behind on New Caprica when the Cylons arrive at the season 2 cliffhanger, "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]," include former President [[Laura Roslin]] and current President [[Gaius Baltar]], Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and his wife [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]], Major [[Cottle]], Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and her husband [[Samuel Anders]], Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his wife [[Cally]], Presidential aide [[Felix Gaeta]], [[Maya]] and her adopted daughter [[Hera|Isis]]. | Significant characters left behind on New Caprica when the Cylons arrive at the season 2 cliffhanger, "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]," include former President [[Laura Roslin]] and current President [[Gaius Baltar]], Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] and his wife [[Ellen Tigh|Ellen]], Major [[Cottle]], Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and her husband [[Samuel Anders]], Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and his wife [[Cally]], Presidential aide [[Felix Gaeta]], [[Maya]] and her adopted daughter [[Hera|Isis]]. | ||
There are at least two ships of | There are at least two ships of the Fleet seen at [[New Caprica City]]: ''[[Colonial One]]'' and the ''[[Astral Queen]]''. In additiona there is at least one [[atmospheric shuttle]] and a [[Raptor]] used as a communications link to the Fleet in orbit. | ||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
[[Category:Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||
[[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:RDM]] | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 25 April 2006
- For the Video Game's "New Caprica", see New Caprica (Video Game).
New Caprica is the name given to the harsh but fairly habitable planet found by The Fleet. It is discovered by Racetrack by mere happenstance -- after her Raptor Jumps to the wrong coordinates during a rescue mission to Caprica.
Due to the surrounding nebulae, DRADIS is rendered practically useless around New Caprica -- an attribute which makes the planet prime for colonization by the survivors of the Fleet. With this news, and unable to join up with the other Raptors on the rescue mission, Racetrack returns to Galactica with information and sensor readings on the planet.
The planet later becomes a galvanizing issue that Tom Zarek believes -- correctly, as it turns out -- would swing the Presidential election vote in Baltar's favor (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I).
Upon Baltar's ascension to the presidency, the President orders the colonization of the planet. Settling on the planet, the major population center on New Caprica becomes New Caprica City, which itself is populated by over 39,000 survivors. Over a year after settlement, there are major shortages of basic living materials and medical supplies. Most of the population still live in canvas tents instead of permanent homes of some sort. It appears many among the population of New Caprica City, including Galen Tyrol and the workers' union which he now leads, blame President Gaius Baltar and his lack of leadership as President for most or all of the continuing economic/social problems facing the settlers on New Caprica (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II).
On the 380th day after colonization, the Cylons discover New Caprica, attracted by the energy signature caused by the detonation of a nuclear warhead that destroyed Cloud 9. When the Cylon fleet jumps into orbit, the orbiting remains of the Fleet (including battlestars Galactica and Pegasus) Jump away to an unknown location while President Baltar surrenders (Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II). The permanance of New Caprica as a homeworld for humanity under Cylon occupation is questionable.
The exact population of New Caprica City is 39,192.
Significant characters left behind on New Caprica when the Cylons arrive at the season 2 cliffhanger, "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II," include former President Laura Roslin and current President Gaius Baltar, Colonel Saul Tigh and his wife Ellen, Major Cottle, Captain Kara Thrace and her husband Samuel Anders, Chief Galen Tyrol and his wife Cally, Presidential aide Felix Gaeta, Maya and her adopted daughter Isis.
There are at least two ships of the Fleet seen at New Caprica City: Colonial One and the Astral Queen. In additiona there is at least one atmospheric shuttle and a Raptor used as a communications link to the Fleet in orbit.