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[[Image:CylonList2.jpg|thumb|The closed ''Cylon Listening Post'' as seen from a distance.]] | [[Image:CylonList2.jpg|thumb|The closed ''Cylon Listening Post'' as seen from a distance.]] | ||
A '''Cylon listening post''' is a covert installation built on a planet and designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape while gathering intelligence on enemy movements. | A '''Cylon listening post''', also known as '''pods''' by the Colonials, is a covert installation built on a planet and designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape while gathering intelligence on enemy movements. | ||
One such outpost was discovered by ''[[Galactica (TOS) |Galactica]]'' pilots [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Jolly]] on an asteroid in the Otarsis | One such outpost was discovered by ''[[Galactica (TOS) |Galactica]]'' pilots [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Jolly]] on an asteroid in the [[Otarsis Quadrant]] ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]). Constructed on the rocky face of a canyon, the only outward sign of the station was a comparatively small launchbay hatch. This hatch could be opened by tilting the entire section by 90°, allowing access for [[Raider (TOS)| Raiders]], equipment and personnel. Up until its destruction by Colonial forces, [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar]] was using the base to track the movements of ''[[Galactica (TOS) |Galactica]]'' and the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*At least three [[Raider (TOS)| Cylon Raiders]] were stationed at the outpost. | *At least three [[Raider (TOS)| Cylon Raiders]] were stationed at the outpost. | ||
* Comments made during the discussion between Boomer and Jolly suggest that pods can be found in multiple locations on a celestial body, possibly for greater coverage. Boomer also notes that it takes just one to notify the Cylons. | |||
*Unbeknownst to the Cylons, a pathogen that was potentially lethal to humans was present on the asteroid, making detection of the Outpost all the less likely. | *Unbeknownst to the Cylons, a pathogen that was potentially lethal to humans was present on the asteroid, making detection of the Outpost all the less likely. | ||
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Revision as of 02:53, 2 January 2007
A Cylon listening post, also known as pods by the Colonials, is a covert installation built on a planet and designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape while gathering intelligence on enemy movements.
One such outpost was discovered by Galactica pilots Boomer and Jolly on an asteroid in the Otarsis Quadrant (Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I). Constructed on the rocky face of a canyon, the only outward sign of the station was a comparatively small launchbay hatch. This hatch could be opened by tilting the entire section by 90°, allowing access for Raiders, equipment and personnel. Up until its destruction by Colonial forces, Baltar was using the base to track the movements of Galactica and the Fleet.
Notes
- At least three Cylon Raiders were stationed at the outpost.
- Comments made during the discussion between Boomer and Jolly suggest that pods can be found in multiple locations on a celestial body, possibly for greater coverage. Boomer also notes that it takes just one to notify the Cylons.
- Unbeknownst to the Cylons, a pathogen that was potentially lethal to humans was present on the asteroid, making detection of the Outpost all the less likely.