- For the Centurion's appearance in the Re-imagined Series, see Cylon Centurion Model 0005. For information on the robotic Centurions from the Re-imagined Series, see Cylon Centurion.
The Centurion is the workhorse of the Cylon Empire. Acting as infantry, pilots, and even cavalry (as in "The Lost Warrior") the Centurion is as versatile as it is shiny. Used in any front-line encounter, Centurions are the only type of Cylon a Colonial Warrior is likely to ever directly encounter (Saga of a Star World).
Centurions are constructed using highly advanced robotics, beyond the capabilities of the Colonials to understand easily. As part of a ruse Dr. Wilker attempts to reconstruct and reprogram a Centurion. The reprogrammed Centurion manages to move stiffly, but lacks the dexterity of a fully functional unit and destroys the controls of the Raider when it is instructed to fly (Baltar's Escape).
Cylon Centurions are commonly armed with bayonet-equipped Laser Rifles, as well as swords for close combat and execution (Saga of a Star World).