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== Origins ==
== Origins ==
In the reimagined series, Cylons are a creation of man, used primarily for dangerous work.  The Cylons [[Cylon War|revolted]] against their masters, eventually [[Cylon Attack|killing off]] all but approximately 50,000 humans.
In the reimagined series, Cylons are a creation of man, used primarily for dangerous work.  The Cylons [[Cylon War|revolted]] against their masters, eventually [[Cylon Attack|killing off]] all but approximately 50,000 humans.
== Evolution ==
Cylons eventually evolved or created new models of Cylons known as [[Humano-Cylon|Humano-Cylons]].  With the exception of a glowing red spine, it is quite difficult to determine the difference between a Humano-Cylon and a "pure" human.  ([[TPTB]] have expressed that the glowing red spine was, in retrospect, a continuity error that was visually appealing at the time.)  [[Baltar, Gaius|Dr. Gaius Baltar]] was able to successfully build a [[Cylon Detector]], however, being under the influence of [[Number Six]], he has determined it is simpler for everyone "if all the results are green."


== Religion ==
== Religion ==

Revision as of 22:22, 13 April 2005

Origins[edit]

In the reimagined series, Cylons are a creation of man, used primarily for dangerous work. The Cylons revolted against their masters, eventually killing off all but approximately 50,000 humans.

Evolution[edit]

Cylons eventually evolved or created new models of Cylons known as Humano-Cylons. With the exception of a glowing red spine, it is quite difficult to determine the difference between a Humano-Cylon and a "pure" human. (TPTB have expressed that the glowing red spine was, in retrospect, a continuity error that was visually appealing at the time.) Dr. Gaius Baltar was able to successfully build a Cylon Detector, however, being under the influence of Number Six, he has determined it is simpler for everyone "if all the results are green."

Religion[edit]

Cylons are monotheistic, as opposed to the polytheistic humans. Please add critical analysis of this central point of Human/Cylon relations.

Twelve Models of Cylon[edit]

The series has established there are 12 models of Cylons. There are currently six known models.

Cylon Centurion Model 0005[edit]

The "basic" model still extant from the Cylon War. This model also bridges the reimagined series to the Original Series.

Cylon Warrior[edit]

Presumably an upgraded Model 0005, with greater physical capabilities and projectile weapons built into the forearms.

Conoy, Leoben[edit]

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Doral, Aaron[edit]

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Number Six[edit]

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Valerii, Sharon[edit]

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Cylon Technology[edit]

Basestar[edit]

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Raider[edit]

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Reconnaissance Drone[edit]

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