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To '''box''' a [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] means to indefinitely download a particular [[Humanoid Cylon|Humanoid Cylon's]] consciousness from their body into cold storage (apparently a form of computer data dump). | To '''box''' a [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] means to indefinitely download a particular [[Humanoid Cylon|Humanoid Cylon's]] consciousness from their body into cold storage (apparently a form of computer data dump). | ||
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When [[Gaius Baltar]], held aboard a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]], asks Caprica-Six why he hasn't seen the remaining five of the 12 Humanoid Cylon models, she tells him that the subject is not to be discussed per Cylon directive, strongly suggesting that the other agents are either elsewhere, or boxed ([[Torn]]). This theory was refuted in the [[Podcast:Rapture|podcast for Rapture]], in which [[Ronald D. Moore]] stated that, after the boxing of Three, there are 11 remaining non-boxed Cylon models. | When [[Gaius Baltar]], held aboard a [[Basestar (RDM)|basestar]], asks Caprica-Six why he hasn't seen the remaining five of the 12 Humanoid Cylon models, she tells him that the subject is not to be discussed per Cylon directive, strongly suggesting that the other agents are either elsewhere, or boxed ([[Torn]]). This theory was refuted in the [[Podcast:Rapture|podcast for Rapture]], in which [[Ronald D. Moore]] stated that, after the boxing of Three, there are 11 remaining non-boxed Cylon models. | ||
[[Image:Boxáge.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A [[Cavil]] boxes [[Number Three]]]] | |||
After the incident at the [[Temple of Five]], in which the same copy of Number Three who threatened to box Caprica-Six and Boomer went against the will of other Cylons, the decision is made to box not just her but her entire model line. The process of boxing apparently entails killing off the particular Cylon who is going to be boxed and allowing them to resurrect. Similar to Cylon rebirthing another Cylon sits by their rebirthing tank and informs them that the decision has been made to box them. A device on the side of the tank, literally a small metal box, is then removed and the Cylon in the tank collapses dead, their consciousness having been downloaded into it and stored away in the [[Resurrection Ship]] ([[Rapture]]). | After the incident at the [[Temple of Five]], in which the same copy of Number Three who threatened to box Caprica-Six and Boomer went against the will of other Cylons, the decision is made to box not just her but her entire model line. The process of boxing apparently entails killing off the particular Cylon who is going to be boxed and allowing them to resurrect. Similar to Cylon rebirthing another Cylon sits by their rebirthing tank and informs them that the decision has been made to box them. A device on the side of the tank, literally a small metal box, is then removed and the Cylon in the tank collapses dead, their consciousness having been downloaded into it and stored away in the [[Resurrection Ship]] ([[Rapture]]). | ||
Revision as of 03:26, 14 February 2007
To box a Cylon means to indefinitely download a particular Humanoid Cylon's consciousness from their body into cold storage (apparently a form of computer data dump).
To an agent, boxing is apparently a state of unconsciousness, and is practically a form of permanent death. Boxing is done with a Humanoid Cylon whose memories appear "corrupted" by extended or intense human contact. It is also done to sleeper agents who become psychologically maladjusted if their fictional persona tries to reject their Cylon nature.
The recovered Number Six known as Caprica Six (who died protecting Gaius Baltar when his house is destroyed in the Miniseries) and the copy of Sharon "Boomer" Valerii that had shot Commander Adama are threatened with boxing by a copy of Number Three shortly after their return. Their "hero" status and extended human associations threaten the Cylon status quo because they had began to become individuals with differing personalities from the standard of their models (Downloaded). Incidentally, this also appears to be happening to the very model of Number Three who wanted to box Caprica-Six and Valerii (Hero).
When Gaius Baltar, held aboard a basestar, asks Caprica-Six why he hasn't seen the remaining five of the 12 Humanoid Cylon models, she tells him that the subject is not to be discussed per Cylon directive, strongly suggesting that the other agents are either elsewhere, or boxed (Torn). This theory was refuted in the podcast for Rapture, in which Ronald D. Moore stated that, after the boxing of Three, there are 11 remaining non-boxed Cylon models.
After the incident at the Temple of Five, in which the same copy of Number Three who threatened to box Caprica-Six and Boomer went against the will of other Cylons, the decision is made to box not just her but her entire model line. The process of boxing apparently entails killing off the particular Cylon who is going to be boxed and allowing them to resurrect. Similar to Cylon rebirthing another Cylon sits by their rebirthing tank and informs them that the decision has been made to box them. A device on the side of the tank, literally a small metal box, is then removed and the Cylon in the tank collapses dead, their consciousness having been downloaded into it and stored away in the Resurrection Ship (Rapture).