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''This article discusses the Battlestar ''Galactica''  found in the Original Series. For information on the Battlestar ''Galactica'' of the New Series, see [[Galactica (RDM)]].''
''This article discusses the Battlestar ''Galactica''  found in the Original Series. For information on the Battlestar ''Galactica'' of the New Series, see [[Galactica (RDM)]].''<br><br>


[[Image:TOS-galac.jpg|thumb|The original Battlestar Galactica]]
[[Image:TOS-galac.jpg|thumb|200px|The battlestar ''Galactica''. (c) Universal Studios.]]


''Galactica'' is a [[Colonial]] [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] and with her sister battlestars were the Colonial response to a need for massive capital ships which arose during the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]. Introduced some 500 [[yahren]] into the war, she and her sister ships combined the roles of battle cruiser and aircraft carrier, having a massive offensive capability in terms of on-board weapons and Starhound [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] space superiority fighters.  
'''''Galactica''''' is a [[Colonial]] [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]. With her sister battlestars, ''Galactica'' is part of the Colonial response to a need for massive capital ships which arose during the [[Thousand-Yahren War]] with the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]. Introduced some 500 [[yahren]] into the war, ''Galactica'' and her sister ships combined the roles of battle cruiser and fighter carrier, having a massive offensive capability in terms of on-board weapons and Starhound [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] space superiority fighters.  


''Galactica'' served with distinction throughout the war, and at the time of the supposed Peace Treaty at [[Cimtar]], was presumed to be one of only five surviving [[Battlestar#Original Series|battlestars]] in the Colonial fleet.
''Galactica'' served with distinction throughout the war, and at the time of the supposed Peace Treaty at [[Cimtar]], is presumed to be one of only five surviving [[Battlestar#Original Series|battlestars]] in the Colonial fleet since the start of the Cylon War.
[[Image:battlestars.jpg|thumb|''Galactica'' and sister battlestars during the Peace Conference. (c) Universal Studios.]]


[[Image:battlestars.jpg|thumb|Galactica with the Fleet at the time of the Cylon Peace Conference]]
==Specifications==
==Specifications==


(source for the specifications section is taken, with acknowledgement, from [http://www.tecr.com/galactica/index.html The Battlestar Galactica Tech Manual website]
*''Galactica'' serves three main military functions provided by battlestars, operating as fighter carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one massive platform{{ref|BSGtech}}.


The Galactica serves three main military functions provided by battlestars, operating as aircraft carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one massive platform.
*Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, ''Galactica'' is forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carries.  ''Galactica'', in addition to her to original Viper squadrons, [[Red Squadron|Red]] and [[Blue Squadron|Blue]], now has two additional Viper squadrons, [[Silver Spar Squadron|Silver Spar]] and [[Bronze Spar Squadron|Bronze Spar]] of the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS)|Pegasus]]''.


According to the August 1978 issue of Starlog (page 53) the Galactica is 2,000 feet long.
*The additional Viper squadrons join ''Galactica'' following the apparent destruction of ''Pegasus'' in "[[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend, Part II]]", boosting ''Galactica's'' fighter strength to one hundred-fifty Vipers (as mentioned in "[[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]").


From [[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]] we learn that the standard Battlestar type vessel had a crew of 496 personal with 200 warriors.  From [[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]] we know that battlestars carried 75 Vipers, twelve [[Landram]] land based troop transports and twelve shuttle craft.
*''Galactica'' has her own heavy offensive batteries, consisting of 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles.


Following the destruction of the twelve colonies, the Galactica was forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carried.  Galactica, in addition to her to original Viper squadrons, Red and Blue, now has two additional Viper squadrons, Silver Spar and Bronze Spar of the Battlestar Pegasus. The additional Viper squadrons joined the Galactica following the apparent destruction of the Battlestar Pegasus in [[The Living Legend, Part II (TOS)|The Living Legend]], boosting the Galactica's fighter strength to a hundred-fifty Vipers (as mentioned in [[Fire in Space (TOS)|Fire in Space]]).
*The primary power aboard Colonial battlestars are provided by a combination of [[tylium]] energizers and advanced fusion reactors.


Galactica also has her big guns, consisting of 32 known Turbo-Lasers and Fusion Missiles.
*''Galactica'' is able to travel at the speed of light, but rarely does so with her civilian Fleet in tow, as no other  ships in the Fleet have lightspeed ability.


Main power aboard Colonial Battlestars was provided by a combination of Tylium energizers and advanced Fusion reactors.  
*''Galactica'' is 2,000 feet long.{{ref|starlog}}''
 
*From "[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]", viewers learn that the standard battlestar type vessel has a crew of 496 personnel with 200 Warriors.  From "[[The Living Legend, Part I (TOS)|The Living Legend]]" we know that battlestars carry 75 Vipers, 12 [[Landram]] land based troop transports and 12 [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttlecraft]].
 
==Sources==
#{{note|BSGtech}} Much of the information for ''Galactica's'' specifications section is derived, with acknowledgement, from [http://www.tecr.com/galactica/index.html The Battlestar Galactica Tech Manual website.] Because of the age of the Original Series and the limited information presented by official sources on the internet, the [[Canon|canonical validity]] of this source is unknown.
#{{note|starlog}} The length of ''Galactica'' is noted in the August 1978 issue of ''Starlog'' magazine. page 53.


It has been generally held by fans that the ship most likely had some type of device that allowed it to travel at the speed of light.


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Revision as of 19:03, 27 December 2005

This article discusses the Battlestar Galactica found in the Original Series. For information on the Battlestar Galactica of the New Series, see Galactica (RDM).

The battlestar Galactica. (c) Universal Studios.

Galactica is a Colonial battlestar. With her sister battlestars, Galactica is part of the Colonial response to a need for massive capital ships which arose during the Thousand-Yahren War with the Cylons. Introduced some 500 yahren into the war, Galactica and her sister ships combined the roles of battle cruiser and fighter carrier, having a massive offensive capability in terms of on-board weapons and Starhound Viper space superiority fighters.

Galactica served with distinction throughout the war, and at the time of the supposed Peace Treaty at Cimtar, is presumed to be one of only five surviving battlestars in the Colonial fleet since the start of the Cylon War.

Galactica and sister battlestars during the Peace Conference. (c) Universal Studios.

Specifications[edit]

  • Galactica serves three main military functions provided by battlestars, operating as fighter carrier, a battleship and a mobile base of operations all in one massive platformTemplate:Ref.
  • Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Galactica is forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carries. Galactica, in addition to her to original Viper squadrons, Red and Blue, now has two additional Viper squadrons, Silver Spar and Bronze Spar of the battlestar Pegasus.
  • The additional Viper squadrons join Galactica following the apparent destruction of Pegasus in "The Living Legend, Part II", boosting Galactica's fighter strength to one hundred-fifty Vipers (as mentioned in "Fire in Space").
  • Galactica has her own heavy offensive batteries, consisting of 32 known turbo-lasers and fusion missiles.
  • The primary power aboard Colonial battlestars are provided by a combination of tylium energizers and advanced fusion reactors.
  • Galactica is able to travel at the speed of light, but rarely does so with her civilian Fleet in tow, as no other ships in the Fleet have lightspeed ability.

Sources[edit]

  1. Template:Note Much of the information for Galactica's specifications section is derived, with acknowledgement, from The Battlestar Galactica Tech Manual website. Because of the age of the Original Series and the limited information presented by official sources on the internet, the canonical validity of this source is unknown.
  2. Template:Note The length of Galactica is noted in the August 1978 issue of Starlog magazine. page 53.