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* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}).
* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}).
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|ideo-psion}}: a mental aberration, an incongruent thought like "wishful thinking" ({{comics|doa|3}}).
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout ({{comics|vol2|6}}).  
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout ({{comics|vol2|6}}).  
* {{Inlineref|protein bar}}: foodstuff ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
* {{Inlineref|protein bar}}: foodstuff ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
*'''[[psionic]]''': someone with mental powers, also used to describe aforesaid powers themselves ({{Comics|vol2}} & {{Comics|doa}})
*{{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
*{{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{Inlineref|ticophine}}: chemical in [[fumarello]] products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to {{W|nicotine}} ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
* {{Inlineref|ticophine}}: chemical in [[fumarello]] products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to {{W|nicotine}} ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).

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Battlestar Galactica Terminology


Like the show, the comics or novels based on the Original Series, and its spinoff, Galactica 1980, use different terminology in order to make the universe visceral to the reader. This array of terminology, used by both the Colonials and Cylons, consists of military jargon, colloquialisms, sayings, and technical terms.

This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that only appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear.

Berkley novelizations[edit]

  • germicide: part of a Warrior's medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills germs.[1]
  • viruscide: part of a Warrior's medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills viruses.[1]

Dynamite Entertainment comics[edit]

Cultural[edit]

Cylons[edit]

Material[edit]

Military[edit]

General[edit]

Squadrons and Forces[edit]

Strategies[edit]

Technology[edit]

Temporal Mechanics[edit]

Units of Measure[edit]

Miscellany[edit]

Marvel Comics[edit]

Maximum Press comics[edit]

Unproduced Scripts[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Resnick, Michael (1981). Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth. Berkley Books, p. 116.
  2. This term is a nod to both Battlestar Galactica creator Glen A. Larson and the company formed by John Dykstra.
  3. This term is also used in Encyclopedia Galactica.