Quorum of Twelve (TOS alternate)
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- For this entity in canon, see: Quorum of Twelve (TOS).
The Quorum of Twelve, also known as "The Council of Twelve" or "The Council," consists of politicians who gather together to make up the laws and practices of the Twelve Colonies of Man.
The Quorum consists of one representative from each colony and is presided over by a president.
Comics
Dynamite Entertainment
During the last decades of the Twelve Colonies, President Adar oversaw the Quorum.
In 7346, Councilor Osiris represents Aeries, and is later replaced by Baltar ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck #4)).
In the aftermath of the exodus from the Colonies, the Council's newest members include Sires Anton and Geller, and Siress Tinia, who are enthralled with Parrin's proposal to conjoin the Okaati's Harvesters as booster engines to all civilian ships within the Fleet ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica Classic #3)). After Parrin unveils her deception, the Council finds itself at the mercy of Cylons after the Okaati deposit the Fleet's ships upon Gehenna Prime, but are saved by the Comitat during the Battle at Gehenna Prime ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica Classic #5)).
Marvel
The Quorum of Twelve assembles for one final time aboard President Adar's battlestar, Atlantia, to celebrate the forthcoming armistice. In attendance are Baltar, liaison between the Cylons and the Quorum, and Commander Adama and his aide de camp, Athena ((Comics: Annihilation!)).
Following the Battle of Cimtar, the Quorum is reconstituted with Adama as president, and Sire Uri as a representative ((Comics: Exodus!)).
Realm Press
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The Council of the Twelve is the governing body of the Fleet. Comprised of survivors from the Twelve Colonies, the Council is responsible for making key decisions regarding the future of the human race.
The Council frequently clashes with Commander Adama over the direction of the Fleet. Against Adama's stern warnings, the Council votes 11-to-1 to end the quest for Earth and establish a permanent settlement on the planet Domia ((Comics: No Place Like Home)).[1] This decision leads to disaster when the colonists are attacked by hostile rock creatures. During the chaotic evacuation, Sire Obob seizes control of a shuttle's weapons and destroys the rock faces that are tie to the creatures, seriously wounding people in the process and destroying the encampment ((Comics: Fire in the Sky)).[2]
The Council also shows a willingness to embrace controversial science, approving the continuation of Dr. Ravashol's cloning experiments, which becomes known as the "Perfect Human Project" ((Comics: Search for Sanctuary, Part 1)).[3] Internal politics and ambition are rife within the Council, with Sire Obob actively plotting to remove Adama from command ((Comics: Hades Hath No Fury)).[4]
Known Members
References
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Season III #1 (Realm Press, June/July 1999), Page 20-22.
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Season III #3 (Realm Press, September 1999), Page 3, 7.
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary #1 (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 14, 16.
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Season III #2 (Realm Press, July 1999), Page 23.