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'''Tauron''' (ancient name | '''Tauron''' (ancient name '''[[wikipedia:Taurus (constellation)|Taurus]]''') is a planet in the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Star System| star system Cyrannus]] and one of the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol]]. Its capital is [[Tauron City]]. | ||
Originally Tauron is one of the poorer Colonial worlds and the center of a [[Tauron Civil War|civil war]] a century before [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|the Fall]] ([[Caprica pilot|Caprica Pilot]]). After [[First Cylon War|the War]], Tauron is known to be a somewhat troublesome colony within the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|federal system]] of the Colonies ([[Hero]]). Yet by then this world is counted among the wealthier of the twelve worlds ([[Dirty Hands]]). | |||
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==Geography and Astronomy== | |||
Tauron is a barren, arid planet that, for religious reasons, lacks any kind of flowers. However, within the Colonies it is still known as an agricultural world ([[Caprica pilot|Caprica Pilot]]). | |||
Tauron shares its orbit with another world. This close planet can even be seen as a large celestial object on the Tauronese sky ([[Know Thy Enemy]]). | |||
Tauron | == History == | ||
[[Image:Tauron.png|thumb|Tauron, under attack by Cylon forces.]] | |||
Around 100 to 80 years prior to [[Fall of the Colonies|the Fall of the Colonies]], the [[Tauron Civil War]] occurred here, causing the displacement of many of its people to [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. | |||
For some time before the [[First Cylon War]], the crime syndicate [[Ha'la'tha]] has enormous influence over the planet, which even extends to other colonies, such as [[Caprica (RDM) | Caprica]]. | |||
Around 58 BCH a [[meta-cognitive processor]] is invented on Tauron by the [[Vergis Corporation]], later to be stolen by [[Graystone Industries]] and used on the very first [[U-87|Cylon prototype]] ([[Caprica pilot|Caprica Pilot]]). | |||
At the end of the Cylon War, Tauron is [[Battle of Tauron|under attack]] from Cylon [[basestar (RDM)|basestars]] and [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|ground forces]], causing many civilian causalities in areas such as the city of [[Hypatia]] ([[Razor|Razor]], extended Edition). | |||
After the War, Tauron obtains the reputation for being a troublesome colony within the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|federal system]] of the Colonies, often disobeying directives decided by the colonies and pushing their luck with the admiralty ([[Hero]]). Yet this world is counted among the wealthier of the twelve worlds ([[Dirty Hands]]). Four years before the Fall this reputation is even used as a cover-up for a top-secret mission of the battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]'' ([[Hero]]). | |||
== | === After the Fall === | ||
[[Perah Enyeto]] is the colony's representative on the first [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum of Twelve]] after the Fall ([[Colonial Day]]). Enyeto is replaced by another Quorum member, before the Quorum is dissolved after [[Tom Zarek]]'s massacre ([[Blood on the Scales]], [[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]). | |||
== Culture == | |||
[[Image:TauronCity.JPG|thumb|An aerial view of Tauron's capital, Tauron City.]] | |||
Taurons traditionally speak a different language than Capricans ([[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]]). | |||
As a culture, Taurons are noted to be a stoic people. Many Taurons are known for their elaborate use of [[tattoo]]s, noting their various accomplishments and failures, roles in society, and other social attributes — in essence, each tattoo has its own story and significance. Before the [[First Cylon War]] Tauronese are looked upon as "dirt eaters" and are treated as second-class citizens on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. | |||
Tauron children are known to play with bones from chicken's feet, as one would play with a rubber ball and metal jacks. Further, a Tauron male is considered a man at thirteen years of age ([[Gravedancing]]). | |||
When in mourning, they wear black gloves as a possible way to distance themselves from the world (''Caprica'' pilot). Tauron services include family gatherings, songs, tattoos and aim at the people left behind to let their loved ones go ([[There Is Another Sky]]). It is also traditional for the deaths of family members to be avenged - "blood for blood" (''Caprica'' pilot). This may be due to the Tauron belief that no one truly dies until their death is avenged, as their soul is believed to be caught in between life and death (Gravedancing). | |||
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==Notable natives and residents== | |||
== | ==== Pre-[[First Cylon War]] ==== | ||
* [[William Adama (grandfather)|William Adama]] | |||
* [[Joseph Adama]] | * [[Joseph Adama]] | ||
* [[Sam Adama]] | * [[Sam Adama]] | ||
* [[Shannon Adama]] | * [[Shannon Adama]] | ||
* [[Ruth]], mother of Shannon Adama | * [[Ruth]], mother of Shannon Adama | ||
* [[Tomas Vergis]] | |||
==== Post-First Cylon War ==== | |||
* [[Helena Cain]] | * [[Helena Cain]] | ||
* [[Lucy Cain]] | * [[Lucy Cain]] | ||
* [[Saundra Cain]] and [[Cain (father)|her husband]] | * [[Saundra Cain]] and [[Cain (father)|her husband]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The Tauron language is actually Ancient Greek. Additionally, Tauron funeral services resemble ancient Greek traditions. | |||
*Tauron is the third of the twelve Colonial worlds shown in the Re-imagined Series, but only through the extended DVD version of "[[Razor]]." The extended version scene shows a brief scene on the surface with the terrified Cain family, but there is little detail. Details of this world are later expanded into further depth in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. | *Tauron is the third of the twelve Colonial worlds shown in the Re-imagined Series, but only through the extended DVD version of "[[Razor]]." The extended version scene shows a brief scene on the surface with the terrified Cain family, but there is little detail. Details of this world are later expanded into further depth in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 20:52, 9 March 2010
Tauron (ancient name Taurus) is a planet in the star system Cyrannus and one of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. Its capital is Tauron City.
Originally Tauron is one of the poorer Colonial worlds and the center of a civil war a century before the Fall (Caprica Pilot). After the War, Tauron is known to be a somewhat troublesome colony within the federal system of the Colonies (Hero). Yet by then this world is counted among the wealthier of the twelve worlds (Dirty Hands).
Geography and Astronomy
Tauron is a barren, arid planet that, for religious reasons, lacks any kind of flowers. However, within the Colonies it is still known as an agricultural world (Caprica Pilot).
Tauron shares its orbit with another world. This close planet can even be seen as a large celestial object on the Tauronese sky (Know Thy Enemy).
History
Around 100 to 80 years prior to the Fall of the Colonies, the Tauron Civil War occurred here, causing the displacement of many of its people to Caprica.
For some time before the First Cylon War, the crime syndicate Ha'la'tha has enormous influence over the planet, which even extends to other colonies, such as Caprica.
Around 58 BCH a meta-cognitive processor is invented on Tauron by the Vergis Corporation, later to be stolen by Graystone Industries and used on the very first Cylon prototype (Caprica Pilot).
At the end of the Cylon War, Tauron is under attack from Cylon basestars and ground forces, causing many civilian causalities in areas such as the city of Hypatia (Razor, extended Edition).
After the War, Tauron obtains the reputation for being a troublesome colony within the federal system of the Colonies, often disobeying directives decided by the colonies and pushing their luck with the admiralty (Hero). Yet this world is counted among the wealthier of the twelve worlds (Dirty Hands). Four years before the Fall this reputation is even used as a cover-up for a top-secret mission of the battlestar Valkyrie (Hero).
After the Fall
Perah Enyeto is the colony's representative on the first Quorum of Twelve after the Fall (Colonial Day). Enyeto is replaced by another Quorum member, before the Quorum is dissolved after Tom Zarek's massacre (Blood on the Scales, Islanded in a Stream of Stars).
Culture
Taurons traditionally speak a different language than Capricans (Caprica pilot).
As a culture, Taurons are noted to be a stoic people. Many Taurons are known for their elaborate use of tattoos, noting their various accomplishments and failures, roles in society, and other social attributes — in essence, each tattoo has its own story and significance. Before the First Cylon War Tauronese are looked upon as "dirt eaters" and are treated as second-class citizens on Caprica.
Tauron children are known to play with bones from chicken's feet, as one would play with a rubber ball and metal jacks. Further, a Tauron male is considered a man at thirteen years of age (Gravedancing).
When in mourning, they wear black gloves as a possible way to distance themselves from the world (Caprica pilot). Tauron services include family gatherings, songs, tattoos and aim at the people left behind to let their loved ones go (There Is Another Sky). It is also traditional for the deaths of family members to be avenged - "blood for blood" (Caprica pilot). This may be due to the Tauron belief that no one truly dies until their death is avenged, as their soul is believed to be caught in between life and death (Gravedancing).
Notable natives and residents
Pre-First Cylon War
- William Adama
- Joseph Adama
- Sam Adama
- Shannon Adama
- Ruth, mother of Shannon Adama
- Tomas Vergis
Post-First Cylon War
Notes
- The Tauron language is actually Ancient Greek. Additionally, Tauron funeral services resemble ancient Greek traditions.
- Tauron is the third of the twelve Colonial worlds shown in the Re-imagined Series, but only through the extended DVD version of "Razor." The extended version scene shows a brief scene on the surface with the terrified Cain family, but there is little detail. Details of this world are later expanded into further depth in Caprica.
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