Life Station

The Life Station is the primary medical facility on board battlestar Galactica. It is used to care for all personnel aboard ship and the staff are qualified in treating anything from a broken bone (Saga of a Star World) to more serious ailments, such as battle injuries and life-threatening viruses (Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I).

After the destruction of the Colonies, every person in the "ragtag fleet" was evaluated to determine their abilities and skills (Saga of a Star World). Some such as Cassiopeia were drafted as nurses and support staff. Among the existing Life Station staff were several doctors, the most senior being Dr. Salik.

There is at least one small consultation room and a laboratory. As well as these, the Life Station has a large ward that can accommodate several patients at a time and be converted for specialist uses, such as the installation of chryotubes (Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I).