Picon (RDM)

Picon from orbit.

Ancient Name: Pisces

Population: 1.4 billion

Patron God: Poseidon

Capital: Queenstown

Major Cities: Perkinston, Queenstown, Pailyn

Attractions: Colonial Fleet Headquarters, Penrose Harbor

Pyramid Teams: Picon Panthers

Picon was a turquoise planet, containing 75% water, and famous for its harbors ^{(TRS: "The Plan")}. The capital city was Queenstown, which started as a relatively small fishing village.

During the planet's off-season, most of the landscape became cold and rugged. The planet was often used as a substitute for Caprica City in Caprican films and TV series.

Pre-First Cylon War

In a monologue prior to an interview with Daniel Graystone circa YR42, Baxter Sarno notes that Picon demands Caprica apologize for "raising the ambient level of terror in the Colonies" in the aftermath of the Maglev 23 bombing. As part of the monologue's punchline, Sarno joked that that Caprica would agree only if Picon "apologies for being a prick." Sarno later notes that he makes fun of Picon because they are "barely a planet" ^{(CAP: "Gravedancing" deleted scene)}.

Lethe beer is brewed at the unionized Ivana Vasak Brewery's branch in Picon Valley ^{(CAP: "Gravedancing")}.

CSN offers a gold-color "traditional Picon engagement necklace" with dolphin symbology ^{(CAP: "Retribution")}.

Post-Armistice

After the unification of the Twelve Colonies Picon of the Colonial Fleet Headquarters ^{(TRS: "Miniseries")}. Picon was also the home of Picon Laboratories, located in Pailyn, Muritolan ^{(TRS: "Faith")}.

The colony came under heavy attack during the early stages of the Cylon attack. One of the last ships to leave the planet was Rising Star, carrying many wounded people including an unconscious Ellen Tigh ^{(TRS: "The Plan")}.

The destruction of Picon's Fleet Headquarters caused President Richard Adar to offer a complete and unconditional surrender to the Cylons. This offer was ignored by the invading forces ^{(TRS: "Miniseries")}.

Natives

• Asha Janik
• Billy Keikeya's family
• Playa Palacios

Publications

• Picon Star Tribune

Notes

• Picon's destination as a substitute for Caprica in films and series is likely a reference to Canada, and particularly Vancouver, where both the Re-Imagined Series and Caprica were filmed.
• According to Serge's twitter account, Picon has the most efficient, cooperative and responsive democracy in the colonies.
• In one post, it's said that Picon offers tax incentives for production of TV programs on the planet though Caprica remains the leading producer of such shows.