Core command

Omega reports scanner readings from the top tier of Core command (The Long Patrol).

Core command is the central nerve center of a Colonial battlestar. It is the bridge of the ship, where the ship's commander oversees operations.

Core command is separated into three tiers. The upper tier is a small rotating platform. It has a chair and a keyboard and scanner setup. It is often manned by either Adama, Tigh, or Omega on Galactica. The middle tier surrounds the room in a ring. There are various scanners and stations on this level. People walking into core command enter at the middle level. Athena often mans a scanner at this level.

The bottom tier is recessed in the middle of the room. There are several stations on this level. Rigel coordinates Viper launches from a station on this level.

During a battle, the commanding officer may order that shields be activated, which drop to protect Core Command from direct attacks (The Living Legend, Part II).

Behind the Scenes

The set for Core command was the most expensive one used in the series, and featured a large amount of equipment provided by the measuring equipment manufacturer Tektronix including a large number of oscillascopes.

An overhead view of Core command (Saga of a Star World).

Original Series definition: interchangeable term for a computer monitor and television set (see: scanner)