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* {{inlineref|Boray fracker}}: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses this when engaging on his bombing run on [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}).
* {{inlineref|Boray fracker}}: a derogatory term specifically disparaging a targeted party as "Boray shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses this when engaging on his bombing run on [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}).
*{{inlineref|countess}}: honorific for a Colonial female aristocrat, c.f. [[Sephoni]] ({{comics|doa|1}}).
* {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
* {{inlineref|daggit dribble}}: a kinder version of "[[felgercarb]]"; {{alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} uses this when {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} lies his way out of the real reason he wants to talk to Cassiopeia before a mission to attack the [[Cylon mainframe]] at [[Tessida]] ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
* {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
* {{inlineref|daggit fracker}}: a variation of "dog shit"; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} tells the {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} to "eat this, daggit frackers!" as he and {{alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}} take on the {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE|Centurion stealth team}} that boarded ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'' ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
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* '''[[Q-Cache]]''': a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply ({{comics|vol2|2}}).
* '''[[Q-Cache]]''': a military storage depot, many are placed throughout known space for Colonial forces to resupply ({{comics|vol2|2}}).
* {{inlineref|red shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|red shift}}: duty cycle 12 [[centar]]s in length, beginning in the morning and ending in the early evening ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|snuff dive}}: a terminal dive ({{comics|doa|2}}).
* {{inlineref|time cycle}}: a military work shift ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|time cycle}}: a military work shift ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|top tier}}: the top most tier of [[Core Command]], where the Commander's Station is located ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|top tier}}: the top most tier of [[Core Command]], where the Commander's Station is located ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
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=== Technology ===
=== Technology ===
* {{inlineref|datanet}}: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the {{inlineref|Aerian datanet}} for {{alt|Aeries}} ({{comics|starbuck|2}}).
* {{inlineref|datanet}}: an information network, e.g. internet; each colony has its own, such as the {{inlineref|Aerian datanet}} for {{alt|Aeries}} ({{comics|starbuck|2}}).
*{{inlineref|deep-pulse}}: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials ({{comics|doa|1}}).
* {{inlineref|emergency tracker}}: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance ({{comics|vol2|4}}).
* {{inlineref|emergency tracker}}: device outfitted on Colonial Vipers, used to track (or allow tracking of) other Vipers in need of assistance ({{comics|vol2|4}}).
* {{inlineref|environment mask}}: basic breathing apparatus meant for short-term emergency use; Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}} keeps such in his lab, and they are later put to use during the Cylon boarding of ''Galactica'' ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}).
* {{inlineref|environment mask}}: basic breathing apparatus meant for short-term emergency use; Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}} keeps such in his lab, and they are later put to use during the Cylon boarding of ''Galactica'' ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}).
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* {{inlineref|pocket grenade}}: explosive anti-personnel device carried by Colonial Warriors; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses a device to cause a hull breach in Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}}'s science lab when the Cylons attempt to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}).
* {{inlineref|pocket grenade}}: explosive anti-personnel device carried by Colonial Warriors; {{alt|Starbuck|TOS-DE}} uses a device to cause a hull breach in Dr. {{alt|Wilker|TOS-DE}}'s science lab when the Cylons attempt to recover the [[nano-cybrid]] ({{comics|apocalypse|2}}).
* {{inlineref|radiation charge}}: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render {{TOS|tylium}} worthless ({{comics|annual2014}}).
* {{inlineref|radiation charge}}: device capable of emitting radiation, enough to render {{TOS|tylium}} worthless ({{comics|annual2014}}).
*{{inlineref|radiotelegraph probe}}: form of long-range scanning technology employed by the Colonials ({{comics|doa|1}}).
* {{inlineref|stealth probe}}: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
* {{inlineref|stealth probe}}: clandestine Colonial reconnaissance device ({{comics|apocalypse|1}}).
* {{inlineref|tractor field}}: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an [[alternate reality]], a {{alt-r|Raider}} ensnares {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}'s [[Temporal Viper]] in one ({{comics|vol2|2}}).
* {{inlineref|tractor field}}: technology used to ensnare spacecraft; in an [[alternate reality]], a {{alt-r|Raider}} ensnares {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}'s [[Temporal Viper]] in one ({{comics|vol2|2}}).
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* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}).
* {{inlineref|Hovian}}: a sector containing a planet known for its unique magnetic field, capable of attracting derelict ships much like [[Iblis' planet]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}).
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|hyper-fast}}: euphemism for extreme speed ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|ideo-psion}}: a mental aberration, an incongruent thought like "wishful thinking" ({{comics|doa|3}}).
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|mega-static discharge}}: created by high [[energon]]s that can accumulate around craft before they eventually discharge ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|positive array lock}}: a sensor lock ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout ({{comics|vol2|6}}).  
* {{inlineref|power-dead}}: electrical blackout ({{comics|vol2|6}}).  
* {{Inlineref|protein bar}}: foodstuff ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
* {{Inlineref|protein bar}}: foodstuff ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
*'''[[psionic]]''': someone with mental powers, also used to describe aforesaid powers themselves ({{Comics|vol2}} & {{Comics|doa}})
*{{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
*{{inlineref|telepathic overload}}: a mental condition, the result of using psionic potential beyond the human mind's ability to cope ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{Inlineref|ticophine}}: chemical in [[fumarello]] products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to {{W|nicotine}} ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).
* {{Inlineref|ticophine}}: chemical in [[fumarello]] products causing withdrawal symptoms, akin to {{W|nicotine}} ({{Comics|vol1|1}}).

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Like the show, the comics or novels based on the Original Series, and its spinoff, Galactica 1980, use different terminology in order to make the universe visceral to the reader. This array of terminology, used by both the Colonials and Cylons, consists of military jargon, colloquialisms, sayings, and technical terms.

This page does not serve to regurgitate or repeat terminologies used in both series, but terms that only appear in both the comics and novels. Each section is separated by publisher (Berkley, Marvel, Realm Press, et al.), in order to make the continuities clear.

Berkley novelizations[edit]

  • germicide: part of a Warrior's medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills germs.[1]
  • viruscide: part of a Warrior's medkit. Given the use of the suffix "-cide", this substance kills viruses.[1]

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Marvel Comics[edit]

Maximum Press comics[edit]

Unproduced Scripts[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Resnick, Michael (1981). Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth. Berkley Books, p. 116.
  2. This term is a nod to both Battlestar Galactica creator Glen A. Larson and the company formed by John Dykstra.
  3. This term is also used in Encyclopedia Galactica.