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**In [[7358 (alternate)|7358]], Red Flight consists of [[Boomer (TOS-DE alternate)|Boomer]], [[Sheba (TOS-DE alternate)|Sheba]], Greenbean and Breena ({{comics|doa|4}}).
**In [[7358 (alternate)|7358]], Red Flight consists of [[Boomer (TOS-DE alternate)|Boomer]], [[Sheba (TOS-DE alternate)|Sheba]], Greenbean and Breena ({{comics|doa|4}}).
* {{inlineref|Red Leader}}: leader of Red Flight ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|Red Leader}}: leader of Red Flight ({{comics|vol2|6}}).
* {{inlineref|Silver Spar Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' squadron, reassigned to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]], later lead (at times) by Lieutenant {{alt|Sheba|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}).
* {{inlineref|Silver Spar Squadron}}: ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' squadron, reassigned to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]], later lead (at times) by Lieutenant {{alt|Sheba|TOS-DE}} ({{comics|apocalypse|3}}, {{comics|classic|1}}).


==== Strategies ====
==== Strategies ====
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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|braking jet}}: [[RCS|reaction control thrusters]] on [[Viper (TOS-DE alternate)|Vipers]] used to arrest momentum; Viper pilots use braking jets to allow Raiders to overshoot, thus allowing the Warrior to gain targeting lock by quickly switching from being on the enemy's fore to aft ({{comics|doa|4}}).
*{{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|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}}).
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* {{inlineref|delta-class telepath}}: individual possessing high psionic potential, capable of being detected by hand scanners ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|delta-class telepath}}: individual possessing high psionic potential, capable of being detected by hand scanners ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|first contact}}: a Colonial protocol dealing with communications to a new civilization ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|first contact}}: a Colonial protocol dealing with communications to a new civilization ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
*{{inlineref|full rate}}: a weapon's maximum fire rate, i.e. "weapons free" ({{comics|doa|4}}).
* {{inlineref|full retro}}: engine on full burn, {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} compares Doctor [[Madusa]] beauty to being "hotter than a thruster on full retro" ({{comics|vol2|7}}).
* {{inlineref|full retro}}: engine on full burn, {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} compares Doctor [[Madusa]] beauty to being "hotter than a thruster on full retro" ({{comics|vol2|7}}).
* {{inlineref|handshake signal}}: the opening transmission commencing [[first contact]] protocols ({{comics|vol2|9}}).
* {{inlineref|handshake signal}}: the opening transmission commencing [[first contact]] protocols ({{comics|vol2|9}}).

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Battlestar Galactica Terminology


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]

Dynamite Entertainment comics[edit]

Cultural[edit]

Cylons[edit]

Material[edit]

Military[edit]

General[edit]

Squadrons and Forces[edit]

Strategies[edit]

Technology[edit]

Temporal Mechanics[edit]

Units of Measure[edit]

Miscellany[edit]

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.