Twelve Colonies of Man (TOS-BN)

In the novelizations, the Twelve Colonies and their citizens are named:

• Aeriana / Aeries
• Aquarus / Aquarian
• Caprica / Caprican
• Gemini / Gemon
• (Unknown) / Leos
• (Unknown) / Libran
• Piscera / Picon
• Sagitara / Sagitarian
• Scorpia / Scorpios
• Tauran / (Unknown)
• Virgon / Virgo

Aeriana / Aeries

Called Aeriana in the novelization, but Aeries on screen ^{(TOS: "The Long Patrol")}.

Aquarus

Unicorns were believed to have existed there. A waiter on Carillon offers Starbuck and Boomer an Aquarian dessert.

Caprica

The homeworld of Boxey, who lost his original parents during the Cylon attack. The planet supported family life and civilian populations before its destruction.

Caprica was home to significant cultural institutions, most notably the Caprican State Theater. This theater was prestigious enough to be immediately recognized by experienced theater professionals and served as a credible reference for actors claiming previous experience.

Gemon

Gemon was home to the socialator culture and traditions. Socialators on Gemon followed "strict regimens," traditional rules, and "time-honored customs," though this provided "a comfortable, and even fulfilling life" that "had not been a free one." Socialators were restricted from having children, a privilege that was "denied socialators on Gemon."

Gemon was known for its Gemonese mountain flowers, which were used in "the socialator custom of honor for a great achievement." The planet also operated the famous "Gemonese amusement stations," described as "relaxation areas in orbiting satellites" that provided entertainment for visitors.

Libran

Adama recalls that Zac was drunk on unusually potent Libran wine (Battlestar Galactica TOS pilot novelization).

Piscera

Councillor Lobe was identified as the representative from Piscera (Battlestar Galactica TOS pilot novelization).

Sagitara

More than two decades before the Battle of Cimtar, Adar runs for a minor political office on this colony, eventually leading to his career as president of the Quorum of Twelve (Battlestar Galactica TOS pilot novelization).

Sagitara is referenced in theatrical works from the colonial period, specifically in "The Curse of the Sagitaran Ruby," suggesting the world had cultural significance and was known for precious stones or gems.

Scorpia

Apollo notes that Scorpia natives have "funny feelings" (Battlestar Galactica TOS pilot novelization). President Anton hails from Scorpia. The children on Antila had ancestors from Scorpia.

Tauran

Tauran was the site of a significant battle where Commander Adama and Colonel Tigh participated in a dangerous combat mission. Adama recalls their "suicide move against that Cylon attack" that took place "back above Tauran," where they "almost flattened our own Vipers against the Cylon's lead ship," resulting in both officers receiving reprimands.

Virgon

Unicorns were believed to have existed on Virgon.