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The '''Resurrection Ship''' is a large vessel specifically dedicated to the "resurrection" of [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[Cylon agent|humanoids]] who are killed. Normally, upon death, their consciousnesses are downloaded into new identical bodies on the [[Cylon homeworld]], but for Cylon agents located farther and farther away from home - such as those | The '''Resurrection Ship''' is a large vessel specifically dedicated to the "resurrection" of [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[Cylon agent|humanoids]] who are killed. Normally, upon death, their consciousnesses are downloaded into new identical bodies on the [[Cylon homeworld]], but for Cylon agents located farther and farther away from home - such as those hidden within the humans' refugee [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] - this is not possible, as the download range of a humanoid Cylon is limited. | ||
For this reason, when the Cylons began pursuing The Fleet, they incorporated the Resurrection Ship at the center of their pursuit force, to provide their agents with a fallback position; if they were killed, their consciousnesses could be downloaded to new bodies without concern. Without that ship, a killed Cylon would truly die, as their consciousnesses also would be cut off. | For this reason, when the Cylons began pursuing The Fleet, they incorporated the Resurrection Ship at the center of their pursuit force, to provide their agents with a fallback position; if they were killed, their consciousnesses could be downloaded to new bodies without concern. Without that ship, a killed Cylon would truly die, as their consciousnesses also would be cut off. | ||
Based on testimony provided by [[Gina]] and on reconnaisance photos taken by [[Kara Thrace]] | Based on testimony provided by [[Gina]] and on reconnaisance photos taken by [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] (using the [[Blackbird]]), the ship contains multiple copies of [[Cylon agent]] models, along with all the apparatus necessary for resurrection ([[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]). | ||
[[Image:Bscap243.jpg|thumb|left| ''Pegasus'' reconnaissance photos]] | [[Image:Bscap243.jpg|thumb|left| ''Pegasus'' reconnaissance photos]] | ||
===Pursuing | ===Pursuing the Fleet=== | ||
When ''Pegasus'' happened upon a Resurrection Ship, later found to be pursuing | When ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' happened upon a Resurrection Ship, later found to be pursuing the Fleet, they discover the ship was escorted by two [[basestar (RDM)|basestar]]s and approximately a dozen support vessels. It is assumed that the ships were following the Fleet since the exodus from the Colonies. ''Pegasus'' located this ship and its escorts sometime after the [[Fall of the Scorpian Fleet Shipyards]] and in turn used the Cylon fleet's movements to locate ''Galactica''. | ||
[[Image:Res Ship Int.jpg|thumb|right|An interior view of the Cylon Resurrection Ship]] | [[Image:Res Ship Int.jpg|thumb|right|An interior view of the Cylon Resurrection Ship]] | ||
A copy of [[D'anna Biers]] on [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Caprica|Caprica]] tells of two [[Cylon Raider]]s from this Cylon fleet that are destroyed while relaying a [[Final Cut|documentary on ''Galactica'''s crew]] back to what she called "''the'' fleet," presumably the same Cylon fleet guarding this ship. | |||
Prior to Thrace's recon flight, the function of | Prior to Thrace's recon flight, the function and configuration of the Resurrection Ship was a complete mystery. Admiral Cain speculates that it was a command and control ship, while Adama suggests that it might be a [[Raider]] factory. The two ships begin planning an offensive strike on it, but tension between Admiral [[Helena Cain]] and Commander [[William Adama]] quickly escalate and threatened to derail the operation ("[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]"). Only after Thrace's arrival with data regarding the unknown ship did the standoff end. | ||
===Destruction=== | ===Destruction=== | ||
In a [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship|joint operation]] by the both ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'', the | In a [[Battle of the Resurrection Ship|joint operation]] by the both ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'', the Resurrection Ship is disabled and soon destroyed ([[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]) using a number of Colonial civilian transports left to bait the basestar's Raiders away from the Cylon Fleet. The fighters are engaged and kept occupied by the [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] protecting the "helpless" Colonial ships. | ||
With the Cylon fleet divided, the two battlestars | With the Cylon fleet divided, the two battlestars attack the two basestars, their offensive power greatly diminished by the lack of their Raider forces. As the Resurrection Ship attempts to flee, the [[Blackbird]], piloted by Lieutenant [[Lee Adama]], slips within the ship's superstructure and disables the ship's [[FTL]] drive. As the two escort basestars are hacked to pieces by the battlestars' gun batteries, the Resurrection Ship, without any defensive support or offensive guns of its own, is quickly destroyed by another Viper squadron, lead by Starbuck. | ||
After its destruction, the imprisoned Cylon [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] | After its destruction, the imprisoned Cylon [[Sharon Valerii (Caprica copy)|Sharon Valerii]] reveals to Thrace that the Resurrection Ship had also served to ressurrect the consciousnesses of destroyed [[Cylon Raider]]s. The loss of the ship forces the Cylons to change their attack tactics from direct frontal assaults on [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] ''en masse'' to more cautious hit-and-run [[Scar|Raider strikes]] and [[The Captain's Hand|coy traps]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:53, 7 September 2006
- This article discusses the Cylon spacecraft called the Resurrection Ship. For the episodes of the same name, see "Resurrection Ship, Part I" and "Resurrection Ship, Part II".
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The Resurrection Ship is a large vessel specifically dedicated to the "resurrection" of Cylon humanoids who are killed. Normally, upon death, their consciousnesses are downloaded into new identical bodies on the Cylon homeworld, but for Cylon agents located farther and farther away from home - such as those hidden within the humans' refugee Fleet - this is not possible, as the download range of a humanoid Cylon is limited.
For this reason, when the Cylons began pursuing The Fleet, they incorporated the Resurrection Ship at the center of their pursuit force, to provide their agents with a fallback position; if they were killed, their consciousnesses could be downloaded to new bodies without concern. Without that ship, a killed Cylon would truly die, as their consciousnesses also would be cut off.
Based on testimony provided by Gina and on reconnaisance photos taken by Starbuck (using the Blackbird), the ship contains multiple copies of Cylon agent models, along with all the apparatus necessary for resurrection (Resurrection Ship, Part I).
Pursuing the Fleet
When Pegasus happened upon a Resurrection Ship, later found to be pursuing the Fleet, they discover the ship was escorted by two basestars and approximately a dozen support vessels. It is assumed that the ships were following the Fleet since the exodus from the Colonies. Pegasus located this ship and its escorts sometime after the Fall of the Scorpian Fleet Shipyards and in turn used the Cylon fleet's movements to locate Galactica.
A copy of D'anna Biers on Caprica tells of two Cylon Raiders from this Cylon fleet that are destroyed while relaying a documentary on Galactica's crew back to what she called "the fleet," presumably the same Cylon fleet guarding this ship.
Prior to Thrace's recon flight, the function and configuration of the Resurrection Ship was a complete mystery. Admiral Cain speculates that it was a command and control ship, while Adama suggests that it might be a Raider factory. The two ships begin planning an offensive strike on it, but tension between Admiral Helena Cain and Commander William Adama quickly escalate and threatened to derail the operation ("Pegasus"). Only after Thrace's arrival with data regarding the unknown ship did the standoff end.
Destruction
In a joint operation by the both Galactica and Pegasus, the Resurrection Ship is disabled and soon destroyed (Resurrection Ship, Part II) using a number of Colonial civilian transports left to bait the basestar's Raiders away from the Cylon Fleet. The fighters are engaged and kept occupied by the Vipers protecting the "helpless" Colonial ships.
With the Cylon fleet divided, the two battlestars attack the two basestars, their offensive power greatly diminished by the lack of their Raider forces. As the Resurrection Ship attempts to flee, the Blackbird, piloted by Lieutenant Lee Adama, slips within the ship's superstructure and disables the ship's FTL drive. As the two escort basestars are hacked to pieces by the battlestars' gun batteries, the Resurrection Ship, without any defensive support or offensive guns of its own, is quickly destroyed by another Viper squadron, lead by Starbuck.
After its destruction, the imprisoned Cylon Sharon Valerii reveals to Thrace that the Resurrection Ship had also served to ressurrect the consciousnesses of destroyed Cylon Raiders. The loss of the ship forces the Cylons to change their attack tactics from direct frontal assaults on the Fleet en masse to more cautious hit-and-run Raider strikes and coy traps.