Adena

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Adena is a passenger ship within the fugitive Fleet known for its complement of socialators. Following the destruction of Hephaestus, Adena is converted into a forge ship, responsible for manufacturing new Vipers and other critical military hardware for the Fleet.

History

Passenger vessel

As a passenger ship, Adena maintains a notable complement of socialators among its populace. The vessel is one of many civilian ships visible from shuttle craft traveling through the Fleet, alongside other notable vessels such as Delphi and Cerebus.

During the leadership crisis following Adama's death in 7360, passengers aboard Adena join the swelling ranks of Fleet denizens who cause civil unrest regarding the power void. The ship experiences protests alongside Galactica, Rising Star, Celestra, and several other vessels during this tumultuous period.

Conversion to forge ship

Following the catastrophic explosion and destruction of Hephaestus—the Fleet's primary forge ship—the Quorum of Twelve selects Adena as the replacement forge vessel. President Tigh announces that Adena will soon begin building new Scarlet-class Vipers to replace those lost to Cylon tyranny (RH: Armageddon).

This conversion proves strategically significant during the Chitain siege at Poseidon. Commander Cain recognizes that the Chitain forces are deliberately targeting Adena in the third sector, identifying it as a priority target. Cain explains to Athena that the Chitain are "thinking in long-term"—if they can destroy the Fleet's capabilities to fabricate new weapons and craft, they need not win the siege through direct combat alone. Athena orders Hecate's squadron to redouble coverage protecting Adena from the concentrated Chitain assault (RH: Warhawk).

Notes

• While a ship called Edina is briefly mentioned in Original Series' "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II", nothing exists to either confirm or deny that Adena is meant to be this same vessel.