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'''''Zephyr''''' is a [[FTL]]-capable civilian passenger liner that manages escape the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|destruction of the Twelve Colonies]] to join the [[the Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] ([[TRS]]: [[Miniseries]]). After the destruction of ''[[Cloud 9]]'', it acts as the Fleet's rest and recreation vessel.  
'''''Zephyr''''' is a [[FTL]]-capable civilian passenger liner that manages to escape the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|destruction of the Twelve Colonies]] to join the [[the Fleet (RDM)|Fleet of surviving Colonial ships]] {{TRS|Miniseries}}. After the destruction of ''[[Cloud 9]]'', it acts as the Fleet's rest and recreation vessel.  


==Layout==
==Layout==
''Zephyr'' has many noticeable and unique features that sets it apart from other fleet ships.
''Zephyr'' has many features that set it apart from other Fleet ships.  


===The Ring===
===The Ring===
[[Image:A-rising1.jpg|thumb|left|''Zephyr'']]
The most notable of these is the ship's ring. Spinning counter-clockwise to create centrifugal force for a sensation of gravity, the ring is home to a biological habitat, populated with trees, water, and buildings for visiting Colonials to utilize and enjoy. The habitat is enclosed by a glass facade, which leaves views of the aft end of the ship and of the opposite side of the ring to anyone looking up. The ring is supported by four main pylons that connect the ring to the rest of the vessel.  
The most noticeable feature, is the ships ring. Spinning counter-clockwise to "create" its own gravity, the ring is home to a biological habitat, populated with trees, water, and buildings for visiting Colonials to utilize and enjoy. The habitat is enclosed by a glass facade, which leaves an interesting view of the aft end of the ship, and on to the other side of the ring to anyone looking up. The ring is supported by four main pylons which connect the ring to the rest of the ship.  


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===Sublight Engines===
===Sublight Engines===
The second noticeable feature is the ship's sublight engines. Compared to the more traditional chemical thruster boosters of other fleet ships, ''Zephyr'' has an engine assembly which closely resembles that of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrically_powered_spacecraft_propulsion| electric powered drive].  
The second noteworthy feature is the ship's sublight engines. Compared to the more traditional chemical thruster boosters of other Fleet ships, ''Zephyr'' has an engine assembly that closely resembles that of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrically_powered_spacecraft_propulsion electric powered drive].  


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==Life in the Fleet==
==Life in the Fleet==
[[Image:Space Park Passage.jpg|thumb|right|In a small fleet preparing to traverse a [[Passage (star cluster)|star cluster]].]]
[[Image:Zephyr_Hit_2.png|thumb|right|''Zephyr'' is hit by two Cylon missiles.]]
[[Image:Zephyr_Damage.png|thumb|right|Damage to the ship was extensive, and took months to repair.]]
===Post Fall, and New Caprica===
During the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|attacks on the Colonies]], ''Zephyr'' was one of the first ships to be found and shepherded by newly sworn in President, [[Laura Roslin]]. Having an FTL system, it escapes to [[Ragnar Anchorage]] to rendezvous with ''Galactica'', where it enters the upper atmosphere of [[Ragnar]], and waits with other fleet ships for the next step. Commander Adama of the ''Galactica'' is prepared to leave the civilian fleet at Ragnar, while the ''Galactica'' goes to fight, but Roslin convinces him to take ''Zephyr'' and the rest of the fleet, and flee the Colonies ([[TRS]]: "[[Miniseries]]"). 


Weeks after the Fall, after President [[Laura Roslin]]'s incarceration, ''Zephyr'' hosted the [[Quorum of Twelve]] while ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> XO, [[Saul Tigh]] declared martial law ([[TRS]]: "[[Fragged]]").
===Post-Fall, New Caprica, and Beyond===
During the attack on the Colonies, ''Zephyr'' is one of the first vessels to be found and shepherded by the newly sworn-in president, [[Laura Roslin]]. Having an FTL system, it escapes to [[Ragnar Anchorage]] to rendezvous with the [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestar]] ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', where it enters the upper atmosphere of [[Ragnar]] and waits with other surviving ships. Commander [[William Adama]] is prepared to leave the civilians at Ragnar while ''Galactica'' goes to fight, but Roslin convinces him to take ''Zephyr'' and the rest of the civilian ships and flee the Colonies {{TRS|Miniseries}}.  


Lt. [[Felix Gaeta]] discovers fraudulent ballots for President Roslin in ''Zephyr'''s ballot box during her ill-fated re-election attempt versus Vice President [[Gaius Baltar]]. The ballots are later rejected and Baltar is declared the winner ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]").
''Zephyr'' is involved in important political events in the early history of the Fleet. Weeks after the Fall, following President Roslin's incarceration, ''Zephyr'' hosts the [[Quorum of Twelve]] after ''Galactica''{{'|s}} executive officer, [[Saul Tigh]], declares martial law {{TRS|Fragged}}. Months later, Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]] discovers fraudulent ballots for President Roslin in ''Zephyr'''s ballot box during her ill-fated election campaign against Vice President [[Gaius Baltar]]; the ballots are later rejected and Baltar is declared the winner {{TRS|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.


After the settlement of [[New Caprica]], ''Zephyr'' remains in orbit, her configuration possibly making atmospheric entry impossible. It escapes with ''Galactica'', ''Pegasus'', and the rest of the "Orbital Defense Fleet" after the Cylons make an unexpected appearance around the planet ([[TRS]]: "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]").  
After the settlement of [[New Caprica]], ''Zephyr'' remains in orbit of the planet, its configuration possibly making atmospheric entry impossible. It escapes with ''Galactica'', ''{{RDM|Pegasus}}'', and the rest of the Colonial vessels that remain in space when the Cylons make an unexpected appearance {{TRS|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.  


''Zephyr'' is among the first ships taken through the [[Passage (star cluster)|star cluster]] towards the [[algae planet]] ([[TRS]]: "[[The Passage]]"), and is home to Baltar's first lawyer, [[Alan Hughes]], as Baltar was previously recaptured on the algae planet. Racetrack complains that she has to shuttle him between there and ''Galactica'' ([[TRS]]: "[[The Son Also Rises]]").
''Zephyr'' is among the first Fleet ships taken through a [[Passage (star cluster)|massive star cluster]] towards the so-called [[algae planet]] {{TRS|The Passage}}.  


As the Cylon rebels begin integrating with the surviving Colonials, Junior Lieutenant [[Felix Gaeta]] is on his way to the ''Zephyr'' for some R&R along with two [[Number Eight]]s, Specialist [[Brooks (RDM)|Brooks]], Lt. [[J. Finnegan|J. "Shark" Finnegan]] and [[Esrin|"Easy" Esrin]] when an emergency jump and a malfunction separate their Raptor from the rest of the Fleet, with deadly consequences ([[TRS]]: "[[The Face of the Enemy]]").
The ship is home to Baltar's first lawyer in his treason trial, [[Alan Hughes]]. {{TRS|The Son Also Rises}}.


===Ionian Nebula, and Earth===
===Ionian Nebula and Earth===
After the fleet jumps to the [[Ionian Nebula]], ''Zephyr'' along with every other fleet ship looses power momentarily, disabling its FTL drive. The fleet is stuck for 20 minutes while the FTL drives recover, but in the middle, is discovered by a Cylon fleet shortly after getting power back ([[TRS]]:  "[[Crossroads, Part II]]"). The Cylons engage the fleet, leaving the disabled civilians ships stuck in the battlefield. Seeing an oppertunity, the Cylons strike at the civilians, and two missiles strike ''Zephyr'' from the aft, obliterating a large section of the ring, and killing hundreds. Panicking, the civilians make the wrong moves, and gather close together making them easier targets. ''Zephyr'' is stuck in a spin as the Cylons disengage from the battle. Damage to the ship is severe, and after escaping the battlefield, ''Zephyr'' continues to leak oxygen and other debris ([[TRS]]: "[[He That Believeth In Me]]").
[[Image:Zephyr_Hit_2.png|thumb|left|''Zephyr'' is hit by two Cylon missiles]]
''Zephyr'', along with the rest of the Fleet, momentarily loses power after jumping to the [[Ionian Nebula]], disabling its FTL drive. As the Fleet attempts to recover, it is discovered by a Cylon task force ([[TRS]]:  "[[Crossroads, Part II]]"). The Cylons strike at the civilian vessels, launching two missiles at ''Zephyr'' from aft and obliterating a large section of the ring. ''Zephyr'' continues to leak oxygen and other debris even after the battle {{TRS|He That Believeth In Me}}. The damage is eventually repaired, the ring becomes habitable once more, and ''Zephyr'' continues on with the Fleet toward [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] {{TRS|Revelations}}.
[[Image:Zephyr_Damage.png|thumb|right|Damage to the ship is extensive, and takes months to repair]]


Months after the battle, damage to the ship is eventually repaired, and the ring becomes once more habitable. Shortly thereafter, the ship makes the jump to [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Revelations]]").  
Several days after leaving Earth, Lieutenant Gaeta is on his way to ''Zephyr'' for rest and relaxation along with two [[Number Eight]]s, Specialist [[Brooks (RDM)|Brooks]], Lt. [[J. Finnegan|J. "Shark" Finnegan]] and [[Esrin|"Easy" Esrin]] when an emergency jump and a malfunction separate their [[Raptor]] from the rest of the Fleet {{TRS|The Face of the Enemy}}.


As ''Galactica'' prepared for one last fight, the ship was left with the rest of the fleet with the Rebel Basestar, the new flagship of the fleet. After ''Galactica'' returned, the ship jumped to what would become the Colonial's new home, [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|Earth]]. After the population is offloaded the ship is later guided by [[Samuel T. Anders|Anders]] into [[Sol]]. ([[TRS]]: "[[Daybreak, Part II]]").
''Zephyr'' eventually makes its way with the remaining Fleet to [[Earth (RDM)#A New Earth|a planet that would become the Colonials' new home]]. After the population is offloaded, the ship is guided by [[Samuel T. Anders]] into [[Sol]] and destroyed {{TRS|Daybreak, Part II}}.


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== Additional Information ==
== Additional Information ==


:''The following information was previously available on the SciFi Channel website. It should be noted that information from that website, while being official, is unreliable and may be contradicted on screen:''
:''The following information was previously available on the SciFi Channel website. It should be noted that information from that website, while being official, is unreliable and may be contradicted on screen:''
*The ''Zephyr'', referred to as the ''Space Park'', is of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Libris|Libran]] registry.
*''Zephyr'', also referred to as the ''Space Park'', is of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Libris|Libran]] registry.
*Its enormous ring section was designed in the days when artificial gravity was too expensive to utilize on a commercial ship of that size.  
*Its enormous ring section was designed in the days when artificial gravity was too expensive to utilize on a commercial ship of that size.  
*This passenger liner design was so successful that it was adapted for scientific and military uses by replacing passenger accommodation with laboratories, auxiliary power generators, and computer cores.  
*This passenger liner design was so successful that it was adapted for scientific and military uses by replacing passenger accommodation with laboratories, auxiliary power generators, and computer cores.  
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* The ship is likely named after the Greek god of the western wind, [[wikipedia:Anemoi|Zephyrus]].
* The ship is likely named after the Greek god of the western wind, [[wikipedia:Anemoi|Zephyrus]].
* The repair of the ''Zephyr'' is the first time that large scale repair operations to the outside of a ship within the Fleet can be seen on screen.
* The repair of ''Zephyr'' is the first time that large scale repair operations to the outside of a ship within the Fleet can be seen on screen.
* During the beginning of the third season, the ''Zephyr'' model is [[:image:Zephyr_Design_Retcon.png|retconned]], and features a new, sharper look. Built by Pierre Drolet, the new version bears a new neck, multiple antenna arrays replacing the original needle nose, a sharper habitat ring, and a sharper engine assembly.
* During the beginning of the third season, the ''Zephyr'' model is [[:image:Zephyr_Design_Retcon.png|retconned]], and features a new, sharper look. Built by [[Pierre Drolet]], the new version bears a new neck, multiple antenna arrays replacing the original needle nose, a sharper habitat ring, and a sharper engine assembly. Being a unique design, the ship was rebuilt to be seen up close. A detailed view of ''Zephyr'' is available on Drolet's [http://sci-fi-museum-pierre-drolet-com.webs.com/colonial-spaceships| website], however the screenshots are rather unique, and feature the model halfway submerged in water.





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Zephyr is a FTL-capable civilian passenger liner that manages to escape the destruction of the Twelve Colonies to join the Fleet of surviving Colonial ships (TRS: "Miniseries"). After the destruction of Cloud 9, it acts as the Fleet's rest and recreation vessel.

Layout[edit]

Zephyr has many features that set it apart from other Fleet ships.

The Ring[edit]

The most notable of these is the ship's ring. Spinning counter-clockwise to create centrifugal force for a sensation of gravity, the ring is home to a biological habitat, populated with trees, water, and buildings for visiting Colonials to utilize and enjoy. The habitat is enclosed by a glass facade, which leaves views of the aft end of the ship and of the opposite side of the ring to anyone looking up. The ring is supported by four main pylons that connect the ring to the rest of the vessel.


Sublight Engines[edit]

The second noteworthy feature is the ship's sublight engines. Compared to the more traditional chemical thruster boosters of other Fleet ships, Zephyr has an engine assembly that closely resembles that of an electric powered drive.


Life in the Fleet[edit]

Post-Fall, New Caprica, and Beyond[edit]

During the attack on the Colonies, Zephyr is one of the first vessels to be found and shepherded by the newly sworn-in president, Laura Roslin. Having an FTL system, it escapes to Ragnar Anchorage to rendezvous with the battlestar Galactica, where it enters the upper atmosphere of Ragnar and waits with other surviving ships. Commander William Adama is prepared to leave the civilians at Ragnar while Galactica goes to fight, but Roslin convinces him to take Zephyr and the rest of the civilian ships and flee the Colonies (TRS: "Miniseries").

Zephyr is involved in important political events in the early history of the Fleet. Weeks after the Fall, following President Roslin's incarceration, Zephyr hosts the Quorum of Twelve after Galactica's executive officer, Saul Tigh, declares martial law (TRS: "Fragged"). Months later, Lieutenant Felix Gaeta discovers fraudulent ballots for President Roslin in Zephyr's ballot box during her ill-fated election campaign against Vice President Gaius Baltar; the ballots are later rejected and Baltar is declared the winner (TRS: "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II").

After the settlement of New Caprica, Zephyr remains in orbit of the planet, its configuration possibly making atmospheric entry impossible. It escapes with Galactica, Pegasus, and the rest of the Colonial vessels that remain in space when the Cylons make an unexpected appearance (TRS: "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II").

Zephyr is among the first Fleet ships taken through a massive star cluster towards the so-called algae planet (TRS: "The Passage").

The ship is home to Baltar's first lawyer in his treason trial, Alan Hughes. (TRS: "The Son Also Rises").

Ionian Nebula and Earth[edit]

Zephyr is hit by two Cylon missiles

Zephyr, along with the rest of the Fleet, momentarily loses power after jumping to the Ionian Nebula, disabling its FTL drive. As the Fleet attempts to recover, it is discovered by a Cylon task force (TRS: "Crossroads, Part II"). The Cylons strike at the civilian vessels, launching two missiles at Zephyr from aft and obliterating a large section of the ring. Zephyr continues to leak oxygen and other debris even after the battle (TRS: "He That Believeth In Me"). The damage is eventually repaired, the ring becomes habitable once more, and Zephyr continues on with the Fleet toward Earth (TRS: "Revelations").

Damage to the ship is extensive, and takes months to repair

Several days after leaving Earth, Lieutenant Gaeta is on his way to Zephyr for rest and relaxation along with two Number Eights, Specialist Brooks, Lt. J. "Shark" Finnegan and "Easy" Esrin when an emergency jump and a malfunction separate their Raptor from the rest of the Fleet (TRS: "The Face of the Enemy").

Zephyr eventually makes its way with the remaining Fleet to a planet that would become the Colonials' new home. After the population is offloaded, the ship is guided by Samuel T. Anders into Sol and destroyed (TRS: "Daybreak, Part II").


Additional Information[edit]

The following information was previously available on the SciFi Channel website. It should be noted that information from that website, while being official, is unreliable and may be contradicted on screen:
  • Zephyr, also referred to as the Space Park, is of Libran registry.
  • Its enormous ring section was designed in the days when artificial gravity was too expensive to utilize on a commercial ship of that size.
  • This passenger liner design was so successful that it was adapted for scientific and military uses by replacing passenger accommodation with laboratories, auxiliary power generators, and computer cores.

Notes[edit]

  • The ship is likely named after the Greek god of the western wind, Zephyrus.
  • The repair of Zephyr is the first time that large scale repair operations to the outside of a ship within the Fleet can be seen on screen.
  • During the beginning of the third season, the Zephyr model is retconned, and features a new, sharper look. Built by Pierre Drolet, the new version bears a new neck, multiple antenna arrays replacing the original needle nose, a sharper habitat ring, and a sharper engine assembly. Being a unique design, the ship was rebuilt to be seen up close. A detailed view of Zephyr is available on Drolet's website, however the screenshots are rather unique, and feature the model halfway submerged in water.