Cylon Models
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Current[edit]
- Centurion - Presumably an upgraded Model 0005, with greater physical capabilities and projectile weapons built into the forearms.
- Humano-Cylon - The series has established there are 12 models of Humano-Cylons. There are currently six known models. They appear to be almost entirely human in physiology, with a few exceptions: their vaguely-alluded-to Silica Pathways, which enable their consciousnesses to be downloaded into Cylon computer systems upon their death, their difficulties with sexual reproduction, and their bodies' ability to connect to computer systems by creating a fiber-optic link through a painful insertion of a fiber-optic cable into their forearm (Flight of the Phoenix).
- Number Six: Numerous copies in Mini-Series and regular series, including Shelly Godfrey and Gina
- Leoben Conoy: Two copies seen in Mini-Series and one copy in "Flesh and Bone"
- Aaron Doral: Two copies seen in Mini-Series, one in "Bastille Day", "Litmus", "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down", and "Final Cut"
- Sharon "Boomer" Valerii: Numerous copies. Of note, the Galactica-based agent that was unaware of its nature, and the Caprica-originated copy that mated successfully with Helo and is now pregnant
- Simon: Two copies seen in "The Farm"
- D'anna Biers: Two copies seen in "Final Cut"
Historical[edit]
- Centurion Model 0005 - The "basic" model from the Cylon War. When Number Six tells Gaius Baltar that the "chrome toaster" models are still in use, she may be referring to this model in particular, or its descendant, the Cylon Centurion. This model also bridges the reimagined series to the Original Series. This is a 40-year old model and likely obsolete—no operational models have been shown, and the current Centurion seems to replace it entirely. In the miniseries, Baltar remarks "the last time anyone saw a Cylon they looked more like walking chrome toasters," to which Six responds, "Those models are still around. They serve their purpose." Some interpret this remark as referring to the Model 0005, while others believe it refers to the current Cylon Centurion.