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'''Ragnar Anchorage''' (also called "Ragnar Station" or "Ragnar Station Ammunition Reserve") is a Colonial munitions dump suspended in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]] ([[Miniseries]]). | '''Ragnar Anchorage''' (also called "Ragnar Station" or "Ragnar Station Ammunition Reserve") is a Colonial munitions dump suspended in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant [[Ragnar]] ([[Miniseries]]). | ||
When the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] launch their [[Cylon Attack|surprise attack]] on the [[Twelve Colonies]], the [[battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' was caught without any munitions for her main and point-defense batteries, having dumped them as part of her decommissioning ceremonies prior to the battle. [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] determines that Ragnar Anchorage offers the best opportunity for re-arming the ship, even though it is some 3 days' travel from ''Galactica' | When the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] launch their [[Cylon Attack|surprise attack]] on the [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Twelve Colonies]], the [[battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]'' was caught without any munitions for her main and point-defense batteries, having dumped them as part of her decommissioning ceremonies prior to the battle. [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] determines that Ragnar Anchorage offers the best opportunity for re-arming the ship, even though it is some 3 days' travel from ''Galactica'''s position at [[sublight]] speeds and [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] refers to docking at Ragnar Anchorage as a "super bitch." His decision may well be based on the sound reasoning that the Anchorage, suspended in the stormy upper atmosphere of the planet [[Ragnar]], offers ''Galactica'' the best opportunity to re-arm while reducing the risk of the Cylons finding them and renewing their planned attack before the ship can defend herself. The [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]] learned that the atmosphere of the planet Ragnar emitted a kind of radiation that adversely affected Cylon technology and cloaked ships residing within the storm. | ||
While at Ragnar Anchorage, ''Galactica'' obtains enough munitions to completely re-arm her guns, and she also collects a number of [[Class-D]] warheads. Her crew also encounter [[Leoben Conoy]], posing as an arms trader, who eventually gives the Colonials their first discovery of [[Cylon agent|humanoid Cylon infiltrators]]. | While at Ragnar Anchorage, ''Galactica'' obtains enough munitions to completely re-arm her guns, and she also collects a number of [[Class-D]] warheads. Her crew also encounter [[Leoben Conoy]], posing as an arms trader, who eventually gives the Colonials their first discovery of [[Cylon agent|humanoid Cylon infiltrators]]. | ||
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''Galactica'' protects her new [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] as they make a [[FTL|Jump]] from Ragnar towards the [[Promar Sector]], well beyond the "[[Red Line]]" of chartered space, never to return to the solar system of the Colonies in an effort to escape the Cylons. | ''Galactica'' protects her new [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] as they make a [[FTL|Jump]] from Ragnar towards the [[Promar Sector]], well beyond the "[[Red Line]]" of chartered space, never to return to the solar system of the Colonies in an effort to escape the Cylons. | ||
Soon after the battle, the Cylons dock at the station to retrieve the Cylon agent [[Aaron Doral]] and afterwards presumably abandon the station. | Soon after the battle, the Cylons dock at the station to retrieve the Cylon agent [[Aaron Doral]] and afterwards presumably abandon the station. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*To minimize the time needed to get to Ragnar, [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] orders ''[[Galactica]]' | *To minimize the time needed to get to Ragnar, [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] orders ''[[Galactica]]'''s [[FTL]] drive systems prepared for use, which prompts a critical comment from Colonel Tigh that ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s FTL drive systems had not been used in over 20 years. See [[Science in the Re-imagined Series]] for more on why ''Galactica'' may not have jumped for such a long time. | ||
*The name "Ragnar" is used allegorically by the show writers to remind the viewer of [[Wikipedia:Ragnarok|Ragnarok]], the apocalyptic battle of the gods of Norse mythology. Curiously, the story of Ragnarok parallels with the career of [[William Adama]], the former commander of battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]''. In mythology, a ''[[Wikipedia:Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]'' was a minor female deity who chose the most heroic fallen warriors to ascend to Valhalla where they would await Ragnorok. After the [[Hero|failed secret Cylon reconnaisance mission]], Adama is transferred from ''Valkyrie'' to commander of ''Galactica'' before the Cylon attack, and later, with the fall of the Colonies, finds himself in the [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage]], the last Colonial fight within Colonial space. | *The name "Ragnar" is used allegorically by the show writers to remind the viewer of [[Wikipedia:Ragnarok|Ragnarok]], the apocalyptic battle of the gods of Norse mythology. Curiously, the story of Ragnarok parallels with the career of [[William Adama]], the former commander of battlestar ''[[Valkyrie]]''. In mythology, a ''[[Wikipedia:Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]'' was a minor female deity who chose the most heroic fallen warriors to ascend to Valhalla where they would await Ragnorok. After the [[Hero|failed secret Cylon reconnaisance mission]], Adama is transferred from ''Valkyrie'' to commander of ''Galactica'' before the Cylon attack, and later, with the fall of the Colonies, finds himself in the [[Battle of Ragnar Anchorage]], the last Colonial fight within Colonial space. | ||
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*The dark, dank, extremely dirty interior of Ragnar Anchorage was filmed in the [http://www.rogerssugar.com/overview/vancouver.html Roger's Sugar Mill in Vancouver], according to the Miniseries DVD commentary. | *The dark, dank, extremely dirty interior of Ragnar Anchorage was filmed in the [http://www.rogerssugar.com/overview/vancouver.html Roger's Sugar Mill in Vancouver], according to the Miniseries DVD commentary. | ||
*The destruction of ''Galactica' | *The destruction of ''Galactica'''s munitions was shown in a deleted scene of the [[Miniseries]] DVD set as part of the decommissioning ceremonies. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 18 December 2006
Ragnar Anchorage (also called "Ragnar Station" or "Ragnar Station Ammunition Reserve") is a Colonial munitions dump suspended in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant Ragnar (Miniseries).
When the Cylons launch their surprise attack on the Twelve Colonies, the battlestar Galactica was caught without any munitions for her main and point-defense batteries, having dumped them as part of her decommissioning ceremonies prior to the battle. Colonel Tigh determines that Ragnar Anchorage offers the best opportunity for re-arming the ship, even though it is some 3 days' travel from Galactica's position at sublight speeds and Commander Adama refers to docking at Ragnar Anchorage as a "super bitch." His decision may well be based on the sound reasoning that the Anchorage, suspended in the stormy upper atmosphere of the planet Ragnar, offers Galactica the best opportunity to re-arm while reducing the risk of the Cylons finding them and renewing their planned attack before the ship can defend herself. The Colonial Fleet learned that the atmosphere of the planet Ragnar emitted a kind of radiation that adversely affected Cylon technology and cloaked ships residing within the storm.
While at Ragnar Anchorage, Galactica obtains enough munitions to completely re-arm her guns, and she also collects a number of Class-D warheads. Her crew also encounter Leoben Conoy, posing as an arms trader, who eventually gives the Colonials their first discovery of humanoid Cylon infiltrators.
While at Ragnar, Galactica is joined by a civilian convoy of survivors gathered by new President Laura Roslin. When they arrive, Adama is persuaded to alter his original plan to send Galactica into a suicidal fight against the Cylons into one of exodus from the Colonies to save the last of humanity.
Galactica protects her new Fleet as they make a Jump from Ragnar towards the Promar Sector, well beyond the "Red Line" of chartered space, never to return to the solar system of the Colonies in an effort to escape the Cylons.
Soon after the battle, the Cylons dock at the station to retrieve the Cylon agent Aaron Doral and afterwards presumably abandon the station.
Notes[edit]
- To minimize the time needed to get to Ragnar, Commander Adama orders Galactica's FTL drive systems prepared for use, which prompts a critical comment from Colonel Tigh that Galactica's FTL drive systems had not been used in over 20 years. See Science in the Re-imagined Series for more on why Galactica may not have jumped for such a long time.
- The name "Ragnar" is used allegorically by the show writers to remind the viewer of Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle of the gods of Norse mythology. Curiously, the story of Ragnarok parallels with the career of William Adama, the former commander of battlestar Valkyrie. In mythology, a Valkyrie was a minor female deity who chose the most heroic fallen warriors to ascend to Valhalla where they would await Ragnorok. After the failed secret Cylon reconnaisance mission, Adama is transferred from Valkyrie to commander of Galactica before the Cylon attack, and later, with the fall of the Colonies, finds himself in the Battle of Ragnar Anchorage, the last Colonial fight within Colonial space.
- The dark, dank, extremely dirty interior of Ragnar Anchorage was filmed in the Roger's Sugar Mill in Vancouver, according to the Miniseries DVD commentary.
- The destruction of Galactica's munitions was shown in a deleted scene of the Miniseries DVD set as part of the decommissioning ceremonies.
See Also[edit]
- Battle of Ragnar Anchorage. Details the battle and provides links to successive Cylon encounters.