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: ''For the | : ''This article discusses the first war between humanity and their robotic creations in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For information on the generational war of the [[Original Series]], see [[Thousand-Yahren War]].'' | ||
[[Image:Monclair.jpg|300px|thumb|A painting by [[Monclair]] giving a stylized depiction of the Cylon War, hanging in William Adama's quarters.]] | |||
The Cylon War began as | The '''Cylon War''' (or "First Cylon War") was the conflict that ended over forty years prior to the events of the [[Miniseries]] and involved the early [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] revolting against their role of servants to the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Colonials]]. While the Cylons used [[Cylon Raider|Raiders]] and [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], the Colonials developed the first [[Galactica type battlestar|battlestars]]. | ||
The Cylon War began as humanity's bastard children, the Cylons, turned on their "parents." Their rebellious acts caused the slaughter of countless thousands, if not millions. | |||
Across the [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]], the Cylons waged a war against their masters that lasted many years. This war was waged amongst the stars as well as on Colonial soil. There are no specific battles to indicate the turning of the tides of war, though it is known that the Cylons were expelled from the now-combined Colonies and left to the stars. | Across the [[Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]], the Cylons waged a war against their masters that lasted many years. This war was waged amongst the stars as well as on Colonial soil. There are no specific battles to indicate the turning of the tides of war, though it is known that the Cylons were expelled from the now-combined Colonies and left to the stars. | ||
After both sides fought to exhaustion the war ended in an armistice (possibly the [[Cimtar Peace Accord]]) and an attempt to maintain diplomatic relations with the Cylons. The Colonials built [[Armistice Station]] to maintain diplomatic contact, | After both sides fought to exhaustion the war ended in an armistice (possibly the [[Cimtar Peace Accord]]) and an attempt to maintain diplomatic relations with the Cylons. The Colonials built [[Armistice Station]] to maintain diplomatic contact, although this overture was ignored by the Cylons. | ||
The first attack is depicted in a painting on the wall of [[William Adama|Commander William Adama's]] | The first attack is depicted in a painting on the wall of [[William Adama|Commander William Adama's]] quarters onboard the old battlestar ''[[Galactica]]''. | ||
Given that the [[Articles of Colonization]] were signed fifty-two years before the [[Cylon Attack]], it is possible that the Cylon War was what precipitated the unification of the Twelve Colonies. | Given that the [[Articles of Colonization]] were signed fifty-two years before the [[Cylon Attack]], it is possible that the Cylon War was what precipitated the unification of the Twelve Colonies. | ||
Veterans of the | Veterans of the war include [[William Adama]] and [[Saul Tigh]]. | ||
A painting by [[Monclair]] celebrates a joint [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Caprica|Caprica]]-[[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Aerelon|Aerelon]] victory over Cylon forces. | A painting by [[Monclair]] celebrates a joint [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Caprica|Caprica]]-[[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Aerelon|Aerelon]] victory over Cylon forces. | ||
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===How can Adama and Tigh be Veterans?=== | ===How can Adama and Tigh be Veterans?=== | ||
It appears that the Cylon war began 52 years ago, concurrent with the unification of the Twelve Colonies under the [[Articles of Colonization]], and ended twelve years later. Adama and Tigh's ages are unclear, but they could easily have entered service in the war's final years and still be in their | It appears that the Cylon war began 52 years ago, concurrent with the unification of the Twelve Colonies under the [[Articles of Colonization]], and ended twelve years later. Adama and Tigh's ages are unclear, but they could easily have entered service in the war's final years and still be in their early 60s at the time of the series. | ||
[[Category:A to Z]][[Category:Colonial History]][[Category:Conflicts]][[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:A to Z]][[Category:Colonial History]][[Category:Conflicts]][[Category:RDM]] | ||
[[de:Zylonenkrieg]] | [[de:Zylonenkrieg]] | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 29 November 2006
- This article discusses the first war between humanity and their robotic creations in the Re-imagined Series. For information on the generational war of the Original Series, see Thousand-Yahren War.
The Cylon War (or "First Cylon War") was the conflict that ended over forty years prior to the events of the Miniseries and involved the early Cylons revolting against their role of servants to the Colonials. While the Cylons used Raiders and basestars, the Colonials developed the first battlestars.
The Cylon War began as humanity's bastard children, the Cylons, turned on their "parents." Their rebellious acts caused the slaughter of countless thousands, if not millions.
Across the Twelve Colonies, the Cylons waged a war against their masters that lasted many years. This war was waged amongst the stars as well as on Colonial soil. There are no specific battles to indicate the turning of the tides of war, though it is known that the Cylons were expelled from the now-combined Colonies and left to the stars.
After both sides fought to exhaustion the war ended in an armistice (possibly the Cimtar Peace Accord) and an attempt to maintain diplomatic relations with the Cylons. The Colonials built Armistice Station to maintain diplomatic contact, although this overture was ignored by the Cylons.
The first attack is depicted in a painting on the wall of Commander William Adama's quarters onboard the old battlestar Galactica.
Given that the Articles of Colonization were signed fifty-two years before the Cylon Attack, it is possible that the Cylon War was what precipitated the unification of the Twelve Colonies.
Veterans of the war include William Adama and Saul Tigh.
A painting by Monclair celebrates a joint Caprica-Aerelon victory over Cylon forces.
How can Adama and Tigh be Veterans?
It appears that the Cylon war began 52 years ago, concurrent with the unification of the Twelve Colonies under the Articles of Colonization, and ended twelve years later. Adama and Tigh's ages are unclear, but they could easily have entered service in the war's final years and still be in their early 60s at the time of the series.