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==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==


The set for Core command was the most expensive one used in the series, and featured a large amount of equipment provided by the measuring equipment manufacturer [http://www.tek.com Tektronix] including a large number of oscillascopes.
The set for Core command was the most expensive one used in the series, and featured a large amount of equipment provided by the measuring equipment manufacturer [http://www.tek.com Tektronix] including a large number of oscilloscopes.


[[Image:Corecommandoverhead.jpg|thumb|left|An overhead view of Core command ([[Saga of a Star World]]).]]
[[Image:Corecommandoverhead.jpg|thumb|left|An overhead view of Core command ([[Saga of a Star World]]).]]

Revision as of 10:37, 9 September 2006

Omega reports scanner readings from the top tier of Core command (The Long Patrol).

Core command is the central nerve center of a Colonial battlestar. It is the bridge of the ship, where the ship's commander oversees operations.

Core command is separated into three tiers. The upper tier is a small rotating platform. It has a chair and a keyboard and scanner setup. It is often manned by either Adama, Tigh, or Omega on Galactica. The middle tier surrounds the room in a ring. There are various scanners and stations on this level. People walking into core command enter at the middle level. Athena often mans a scanner at this level.

The bottom tier is recessed in the middle of the room. There are several stations on this level. Rigel coordinates Viper launches from a station on this level.

During a battle, the commanding officer may order that shields be activated, which drop to protect Core Command from direct attacks (The Living Legend, Part II).

Behind the Scenes[edit]

The set for Core command was the most expensive one used in the series, and featured a large amount of equipment provided by the measuring equipment manufacturer Tektronix including a large number of oscilloscopes.

An overhead view of Core command (Saga of a Star World).