Iconography of Tauron

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As of 58 BCH (42YR), Joseph Adama's mother-in-law, Ruth, has tattoos upon her upper forearm nearest to her elbow. In addition to denoting her service in the Ha'la'tha, these tattoos depict her various family members, including her grandchildren, Tamara and William "Willie" Adama ^{(CAP: "Rebirth")}

The iconography of Tauron is depicted through tattoo artwork, informing and chronicling a Tauron's life story upon one's skin.

Although not exclusively Tauron, tattoos are viewed in a racist manner by Capricans, notably those who display them in a highly visible manner that cannot be easily covered by clothing, such as the face and neck (i.e. the Guatrau, Samuel Adama). Tauron men and women who attempt to assimilate into Caprican culture tend to hide these tattoos with clothing, i.e. Joseph Adama.

Each tattoo marked upon their skin has a direct meaning. Its placement varies, even though its placement may be consistent between family members or organizations. Tattoos are typically hand-poked, using a skivvy malanos lamp to heat the hand-needle.

Mark of Manhood

William Adama Sr. explains the Mark of Manhood to his children ^{(CAP: "The Dirteaters")}.

As Tauron children enter adulthood, they are often marked with the stylized arrow-head symbol of the Colony itself. This is often acquired on Ink Day and done by a parent. For boys that become men, this is referred to as the Mark of Manhood, and given to the recipient by their father or a person who assumes the role.

In the case of William Adama Sr., it was his own father who marked him, just as William Sr. marks his son, Yoseef (Joseph) Adama, in 88 BCH (12YR). Following their parents' death, Yoseef marks his younger brother, Samuel Adama.

While Yoseef acquired his mark after studying and learning the Sacred Scrolls, Samuel received his mark by Yoseef after surviving the ordeal wrought by the Heracleides ^{(CAP: "The Dirteaters")} .

Ha'la'tha

The Ha'la'tha marking typically begins as a horizontal line, above which are two semi-circles, likely denoting the soil and sky respectively. From this basis, each line terminating with a smaller circle denotes a period of time in the Ha'la'tha service.