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'''luxury liners''' are a series of popular passenger crafts that are employed by various operators on the Colonies in the years before the Fall. There were at least two distinct types of liners.
'''Luxury liners''' are a series of popular passenger crafts that are employed by various operators in the [[Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]] in the years before the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|Fall]]. There are at least two distinct types of liners.


===Design and Capabilities===
===Design and Capabilities===
The liners had shared a unique fish like design that made it well suited for inter-planetary and inter-atmospheric travel, a common occurrence as these ships arrived at and departed from their destinations. The cockpit was located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and the aft compartments held the ship's 4 sublight boosters, with the FTL drive presumably housed along the bottom of the craft. Each unit had a custom paint job applied, depending on the operator. These passenger liners could hold up to 1,500 people, or as little as 600, depending on accommodations ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]", "[[He That Believeth In Me]]").
Liners of this design share a unique fish-like design that make them well suited for interplanetary and inter-atmospheric travel, a common occurrence as these ships arrived at and departed from their destinations. The cockpit is located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and aft compartments that hold the ship's four sublight boosters; the FTL drive is presumably housed along the bottom of the craft. Each unit was custom painted, depending on the operator. These passenger liners could hold up to fifteen hundred people, or as few as six hundred, depending on accommodations ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]", "[[He That Believeth In Me]]").


At the time of the attacks, many of these ships became stranded in the space lanes surrounding the Colonies. They attempt to gather, but were found by a Cylon scout and were forced to flee to Ragnar, leaving behind many of the sublight only ships. After a brief rendezvous, these and many other Colonial craft are able to flee with ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. They survive the harrowing multi-year journey across the cosmos fairly unscathed, however two, ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'', and ''[[Pyxis]]'', are lost to battle ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]", "[[He That Believeth In Me]]"). The surviving ships are scuttled after the Colonials find a new planet to call [[Earth (RDM)|home]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak]]").   
At the time of the attacks, many of these ships became stranded in the space lanes surrounding the Colonies. They attempt to gather, but are found by a Cylon scout and are forced to flee to Ragnar, leaving behind many of the sublight ships. After a brief rendezvous, these and many other Colonial craft are able to escape with ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''. They survive the harrowing multi-year journey across the galaxy fairly unscathed.  However, two liners, ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' and ''[[Pyxis]]'', are lost in battle ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]", "[[He That Believeth In Me]]"). The surviving ships are scuttled after the Colonials find a new planet to call [[Earth (RDM)|home]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak]]").   




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The second model varies from the streamlined look of the first, and features a central fin like structure along the front end of the craft.  
The second model varies from the streamlined look of the first, and features a central fin-like structure along the front end of the craft.  


===Design and Capabilities===
===Design and Capabilities===
These liners share many of the capabilities of the first type of liner. Designed for inter-planetary travel, these liners feature a semi-spacious interior, and a large storage bay for luggage. The cockpit was located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and the aft compartments held the ship's two sublight boosters and FTL drives. It is unknown if these ships were employed elsewhere, but they were quite popular on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] since before the start of the [[Cylon War]] ("[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]").
These liners share many of the capabilities of the first type of liner. Designed for interplanetary travel, these liners feature a semi-spacious interior, and a large storage bay for luggage. The cockpit is located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and the aft compartments held the ship's two sublight boosters and FTL drives. It is unknown if these ships are employed elsewhere, but they have been quite popular on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] since before the start of the [[Cylon War]] (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'').


At the time of the attacks, only one ship of this configuration survived, ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]'', and it carried Secretary of Education [[Laura Roslin]] to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' for its decommissioning ceremony. After the death of [[Richard Adar]] and the rest of his administration, Laura Roslin was sworn in a President of the Colonies, after which ''798'' became ''[[Colonial One]]'' ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]").   
At the time of the attacks, only one ship of this configuration survives, ''[[Colonial Heavy 798]]'', carrying Secretary of Education [[Laura Roslin]] to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' home after its decommissioning ceremony. Following the death of President [[Richard Adar]] and the rest of his administration, Laura Roslin is sworn in a President of the Colonies, after which ''798'' becomes ''[[Colonial One]]'' ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]).   


Survivors in the [[Caprica City]] area attempted to flee in another craft of the same configuration, but it was presumed destroyed shortly after, and was not part of ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> fleet ("[[The Plan]]").  
Survivors in the [[Caprica City]] area attempt to flee in another craft of the same configuration, but it is presumed destroyed shortly afterward, and did not join ''Galactica'''s fleet ([[TRS]]: "[[The Plan]]").  





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Luxury liner
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Luxury liners are a series of popular passenger crafts that are employed by various operators in the Twelve Colonies in the years before the Fall. There are at least two distinct types of liners.

Design and Capabilities[edit]

Liners of this design share a unique fish-like design that make them well suited for interplanetary and inter-atmospheric travel, a common occurrence as these ships arrived at and departed from their destinations. The cockpit is located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and aft compartments that hold the ship's four sublight boosters; the FTL drive is presumably housed along the bottom of the craft. Each unit was custom painted, depending on the operator. These passenger liners could hold up to fifteen hundred people, or as few as six hundred, depending on accommodations (TRS: "33", "He That Believeth In Me").

At the time of the attacks, many of these ships became stranded in the space lanes surrounding the Colonies. They attempt to gather, but are found by a Cylon scout and are forced to flee to Ragnar, leaving behind many of the sublight ships. After a brief rendezvous, these and many other Colonial craft are able to escape with Galactica. They survive the harrowing multi-year journey across the galaxy fairly unscathed. However, two liners, Olympic Carrier and Pyxis, are lost in battle (TRS: "33", "He That Believeth In Me"). The surviving ships are scuttled after the Colonials find a new planet to call home (TRS: "Daybreak").



Luxury liner
Luxury liner
Race: Colonial
Type: Civilian
FTL: Yes
Propulsion: 2 x sublight engines, 4 x commercial-rated FTL drive pods, maneuvering thrusters.
Crew: Unknown; At least 2 Pilots; Flight Crew
Capacity: (approx) 100-150 standard - up to 500 under emergency conditions
CO: {{{co}}}
XO: {{{xo}}}
Role: Inter-planetary passenger liner
Weapons: {{{weapons}}}
Armaments: {{{arm}}}
Defenses: {{{def}}}
Aircraft: {{{aircraft}}}
Aviation facilities: {{{facilities}}}
Fate: {{{status}}}
Emblem: [[Image:{{{patch}}}|175px|Ship's patch]]
Other Images: Gallery
Dimensions
Length: 277 feet (84.5m)
Width: 49 feet (15m)
Height: 72 feet (22m)
Weight: {{{weight}}}
Wingspan: {{{wingspan}}}
Other: {{{otherdi}}}
Game Information
Cost: {{{construction}}}
Construction Time: {{{construction}}}
Hull Size: {{{hull size}}}
Hull: {{{hull}}}
Mobility
FTL Cooldown: {{{ftl cooldown}}} turns
Speed: {{{speed}}} m/s
Turn Rate: {{{turn rate}}}°/turn
Armor Sum
Armor Total: {{{armor total}}}
Armor Left: {{{armor left}}}
Armor Right: {{{armor right}}}
Armor Front: {{{armor front}}}
Armor Rear: {{{armor rear}}}
Armor Top: {{{armor top}}}
Armor Bottom: {{{armor bottom}}}
Armament
DRADIS Range: {{{dradis range}}} m
Processing Power: {{{processing power}}}
Munition Slots: {{{munitions}}}
Munition Cooldown Period: {{{munition cooldown}}} turns
Squadron Slots: {{{squadrons}}}
Squadron Size: {{{squadron size}}}
Special Abilities: {{{special abilities}}}
Additional Information


The second model varies from the streamlined look of the first, and features a central fin-like structure along the front end of the craft.

Design and Capabilities[edit]

These liners share many of the capabilities of the first type of liner. Designed for interplanetary travel, these liners feature a semi-spacious interior, and a large storage bay for luggage. The cockpit is located at the front, with the passenger seating in the middle, and the aft compartments held the ship's two sublight boosters and FTL drives. It is unknown if these ships are employed elsewhere, but they have been quite popular on Caprica since before the start of the Cylon War (Caprica).

At the time of the attacks, only one ship of this configuration survives, Colonial Heavy 798, carrying Secretary of Education Laura Roslin to Galactica home after its decommissioning ceremony. Following the death of President Richard Adar and the rest of his administration, Laura Roslin is sworn in a President of the Colonies, after which 798 becomes Colonial One (TRS: Miniseries).

Survivors in the Caprica City area attempt to flee in another craft of the same configuration, but it is presumed destroyed shortly afterward, and did not join Galactica's fleet (TRS: "The Plan").



Notes[edit]

  • This ship is identified as an "Intersun passenger cruiser" on SciFi.com, although the actual ship depicted is operated by Gemon Liners. Since Intersun is apparently a liner company which operates Colonial Heavy 798, among other ships, it seems unlikely that they were responsible for the design of this craft.
  • This vessel was an alternate model for Colonial One, which was rejected in favor of the current model[citation needed].

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