Cylon Centurion Model 0005

Cylon Centurion (Armor) on display. (Mini-Series) Credit Sci-Fi Channel / GateWorld.net

Model Name: Cylon Centurion

Model Designation: 0005

Life Span: Unknown

The Cylon Centurion is a model of Cylon used in various heavy to light labor and military applications. Before the Cylon War, the model earned the nickname of "walking chrome toasters" due to their physical appearance. (Mini-Series)

Physical Appearance

Cylons are bipedal and, unlike the Cylon Warrior, are apparently not equipped with attached weapons packages. Despite this disadvantage, they can utilize any weapon at hand and are physically stronger than a human.

This model averages 6-foot, 6-inches in height and is a silver chrome in color. It is neither a fast model nor extremely efficient, due to its bulk. Its iconic feature is the one Cylon "eye" that glows red and pulsates back and forth in a visor-like slot.

Centurions of this model are run on internal powercells.

Cylon Centurions are likely networked, meaning that they can communicante wirelessly between themselves, and can coordinate their efforts without the need for verbal speech. (Conjecture) This model is apparently capable of directly interfacing with networked computers. (Mini-Series, not directly stated)

The Cylon can last 9 to 10 years without excessive maintenance or need for additional power. (Mini-Series, unstated)

According to Number 6, this Cylon model is still in existance and "has its uses". (Mini-Series)

Source Text

Armistice Officer's paper work on the Cylon Centurion model. (Mini-Series) Credit: Universal Studios

Some information was gleaned from the paperwork reviewed by the Armistice Officer in the Mini-Series. One issue with this information is the use of the word "yahren" (term used in the original Battlestar Galactica meaning a year). Other paperwork visible in the same scene is labeled "Cimtar Peace Accord," which occurred in the original series as well.

The readable text of the Cylon Specifications sheet is as follows:

CYLON SPECIFICATIONS

Cylon Centurian Model 0005

The Cylon:

A Cylon is a bipedal robot. They are self aware, and usually quite logical. They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong. They are artificial in nature, and are larger than a human, around 6' 6", although this varies with their type. Cylon eyes glow red, and pulse back and forth.

A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten yahrens.

New versus Old

It seems this model of Cylon Centurion is one aspect of the Original Series that maintains continuity to the reimagined series: it is noted by Number Six's acknowledgement of their existence, the Armistice Officer's paperwork, and their appearance in the museums on Caprica and Galactica.

Canonical Spelling

There is some debate among fans regarding the canonical spelling of this model's name. Centurions were professional officers of the Roman Army, and are widely acknowledged as the basis of the Cylon name. Some official material, such as the on-screen appearance of the Armistice Officer's datasheet and the packaging of the original Mattel action figures, used the spelling "Centurian." For the purposes of this wiki, the spelling "Centurion" is used throughout.

See Also

The Cylon Warrior model used in the reimagined series is more versatile and dangerous than its predecessor.