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List of terms (RDM)

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Abbreviations

  • BS: Battlestar
  • BSG: Battlestar Group
  • CAG: Commander, Air Group (the senior pilot)
  • Combat Air Patrol: Combat Air Patrol
  • CBDR: Constant Bearing, Decreasing Range (collision course)
  • CIC: Combat Information Center
  • CMC: Colonial Marine Corps
  • CO: Commanding Officer
  • CF: Colonial Fleet
  • ECO: Electronic Countermeasures Officer
  • FTL: faster than light
  • LSO: Landing Signal Officer
  • OOD: Officer of the Deck
  • RFN: Right Frakking Now
  • XO: Executive Officer

Military Jargon

Other Colloquialisms

  • frak: Colonial version of "fuck"
  • skin job: derogatory term specifically for the humanoid Cylons. Homage to the movie Blade Runner
  • toaster: derogatory term for the Cylons

Battlestar Galactica Specific Terms

  • ambrosia: alcoholic beverage
  • chamalla: hallucinogenic plant used in religious ceremonies and medical treatments
  • cubit: unit of currency
  • dradis: Colonial equivilant of radar
  • fumarello leaf: tabacco or a specific kind of tobacco
  • G-4: type of explosive similar to modern C-4
  • krypter: Colonial version of "mayday"
  • morpha: Colonial equivilant of morphine
  • Triad_(RDM): card game similar to Poker
  • tylium: mineral that can be refined to a powerful fuel
  • Pyramid_(RDM): popular Colonial ball game
  • wireless: Colonial term for radio