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As ''Galactica'' lacks [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series#Viper Flight Simulators|flight simulators]], Starbuck trains the first nugget group in actual [[Viper Mark II]]s. | As ''Galactica'' lacks [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series#Viper Flight Simulators|flight simulators]], Starbuck trains the first nugget group in actual [[Viper Mark II]]s. | ||
Attrition of this group begins when Chuckles dies while attacking a Cylon [[tylium]] refinery ([[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]). Over a year later, Katraine dies from radiation poisoning ([[The Passage]]). Of this original nugget group, Constanza is among the few survivors | Attrition of this group begins when Chuckles dies while attacking a Cylon [[tylium]] refinery ([[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]). Over a year later, Katraine dies from radiation poisoning ([[The Passage]]). Of this original nugget group, Constanza is among the few known survivors. | ||
When ''Pegasus'' joins the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], flight simulators are available to train nuggets without risking damage or loss of fighters. [[Brent Baxton]] and [[Joseph Clark]] are two nuggets that complete their training this way ([[Scar]]). | When ''Pegasus'' joins the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], flight simulators are available to train nuggets without risking damage or loss of fighters. [[Brent Baxton]] and [[Joseph Clark]] are two nuggets that complete their training this way ([[Scar]]). | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 11 February 2007
The term "nugget" is Colonial military slang for a Viper pilot trainee.[1]
Kara Thrace is assigned the task of flight instructor to train a batch of potential Viper pilots after 13 (including Flat Top) are killed in a freak accident (Act of Contrition).
This first group of eight nuggets includes Louanne "Kat" Katraine", Brendan "Hotdog" Constanza, and ""Chuckles" Perry".
As Galactica lacks flight simulators, Starbuck trains the first nugget group in actual Viper Mark IIs.
Attrition of this group begins when Chuckles dies while attacking a Cylon tylium refinery (The Hand of God). Over a year later, Katraine dies from radiation poisoning (The Passage). Of this original nugget group, Constanza is among the few known survivors.
When Pegasus joins the Fleet, flight simulators are available to train nuggets without risking damage or loss of fighters. Brent Baxton and Joseph Clark are two nuggets that complete their training this way (Scar).
A nugget that passes their flight training becomes a rook.
Notes[edit]
- When the first batch of "nuggets" arrive aboard Galactica, they wear the rank insignia of "Petty Officer, 1st Class". This is likely a customing error or simple necessity, since no insignia for the rank of Ensign have been shown yet - and thus likely not created so far.
- The Original Series analogue to this term is "first orbit cadet".
References[edit]
- ↑ Like many terms in the new Battlestar Galactica series, "nugget" is carried over from present day American military slang.