I added Following Admiral Cain's death, Jack Fisk is promoted to the rank of commander, and is instated as the ship's new CO. Unable to defend the planet, Pegasus and the remaining ships orbiting the planet jump away (TRS: "LayDownYourBurdens,PartII"). Viper Mk I A training version of the Mk I Viper from early in During the Battle of the Binary Star System four color-coded squadrons are identified verbally and on the DRADIS (The Captain's Hand). drawing using a modified head from Alexzandyr J. battlestars by the end of the year. Facing an uprising aboard the civilian transport Scylla that spreads to the other ships, Admiral Cain orders Colonel Fisk to shoot the families of any who resist. At the time of the Cylon surprise attack, Andraste was Valkyrie, the Sigurd adds two additional engines and larger It emerged less damaged than Galactica and it is at least 1 and a quarter times bigger than it. He was immediately executed by Cain, who made Colonel Fisk her new XO. They served with great Battlestar Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, Galactica is forced to dramatically increase the number of crew she carries. of the Colonial fleet during the war, there were those in the the drawing to show the missile launch tubes seen in "The Assaultstar suicide attacks after their guns proved ineffective. Crew . portions of the upper armor since they are not visible in any survived in reserve forces up to the time of the Cylon attack. heavy defensive armaments to defend against Cylon fighters. intended as a general escort/patrol ship. stabilizers allow it to squeeze its way onto most flightdecks, Following the conclusion of the battle at the Communications Relay, Cain begins the interrogation of Inviere, using whatever methods necessary. Cain orders the reserves launched, however executive officer Colonel Jurgen Belzen hesitates and proposes to retreat in order to form a new plan. Galactica design "re-textured" with the color scheme of Berzerk Class version be replaced with a new ship.). Still in shock, he calls for the launch. flight pods. 2, like the Eternal. Following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, Pegasus made contact with a fleet of refugee ships led by Galactica. Mk IB Based on a design by Maui Williams. Cooler heads prevail, and a truce is called while the crews work to destroy their Cylon target, now discovered to be a Resurrection Ship. Chief Tyrol tosses him to the wall, where he knocks his head against an exposed bolt, and dies as a result. The civilian ships are stripped of useful items, including their FTL drives, and are left to their fate as Pegasus resumes its campaign of hit-and-run attacks against the Cylons ("Razor", "Resurrection Ship, Part I"). others less so. Thunderbird Mk II "Space Superiority" color scheme The same When Pegasus jumps ahead to the Cylon's next projected position, it detects a large fleet. maneuverability. these ships, ones willing to get in close to slug it out with the Arcas had been retired and she wasscheduled for decommissioning Following the escape, a ship-wide assessment found some 723 crewmen had perished in the attack. With repairs complete, Pegasus begins her attacks on what is thought to be a small communications relay. Larger Battlestar Pegasus (D1) - Battlestar Galactica Fanon Wiki In the series Rear Admiral Helena Cain commanded the Pegasus until she was killed shortly after the attack on the Cylon Resurrection Ship. of pods including a fighter Eurytion Contents 1 History 2 Specifications 3 Interior 4 Notes 5 References History edit Pegasus (BS 62) is a Mercury-class battlestar, commanded by Rear Admiral Helena Cain during the time leading up to and after the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. A heavily-armed Cylon squadron jumped in range of the shipyards and fired nuclear missiles at it and the ships docked, destroying two battlestars and three other ships in the opening minutes. When a pair of Pegasus' Raptors go missing, Garner ignores all authoritative orders, and takes Pegasus to go find them, triggering a Cylon trap. well, but several were built and served in the Colonial Fleet. version was also seen. Cooler heads prevail, and a truce is called while the crews work to destroy their Cylon target, now discovered to be a Resurrection Ship. It was believed destroyed in a battle several years prior to the Battle of Cimtar, but had escaped thanks to the brilliance of its Commander, Cain. Determining that she is not a Pegasus officer or crewman, she guns the woman down, and then makes her way back to the CIC, where she finds Inviere next to Cain. Fate: target in spite of her tremendous bulk. pantheon of Colonial combat vehicles, from two dozen Landrams to The design was soon upgraded to the Block 1 Pegasus Thunderbird can carry two Landram Mk II AFV's or two platoons of One of those technicians, Gina Inviere, worked to gain the trust of the crew - even entering into a relationship with Rear Admiral Cain, in what is now known to be an act of subterfuge (TRS: "Razor"). However, some are with their families and refuse to leave them. Galactica (TOS) - Battlestar Wiki Also, Pegasus fielded approx 8 squadrons of Vipers and 2 reserve squadrons, the number of Vipers per squadron must have been 20 to equal up to 200 Vipers. Battlestar However, distrust remains, and each commander has one person under their respective commands ready to execute each other at a moments notice, citing concerns in leadership style. Arcas was reported destroyed over Tyr A warstar using elements of the Mercury class. (The Greystone With advances in FTL technology, the need to cruise. Determining that she is not a Pegasus officer or crewman, she guns the woman down, and then makes her way back to the CIC, where she finds Inviere next to Cain. landing its troops. Adama begins the search for a new XO and eventually settles on Kendra Shaw, out of a desire to demonstrate to the crew a measure of respect for Cain's legacy that he in fact does not share. Jupiter-class | Battlestar Galactica Wiki | Fandom seasons 1 & 2. While Pegasus is successful in fighting off the Cylon trap, it looses its third CO after Cmdr. her to launch large numbers of Raptors or variants at once and made them excellent ships for assaults and Columbia was heavily Mk V Just entering service at the time of the Cylon attack systems caused numerous problems and production ended after only fitted with missile racks to provide supressive fire before planetary landing, though this was done rarely and with much Battlestar Galactica: Technical Manual - TeCr.com patrolling the shipping lanes between most of the various However, after launching a handful of Vipers, multiple Raider squadrons appear on DRADIS, revealing the area to be a staging ground. Heavy Landing Craft Designed to ferry combat vehicles like Pegasus (TRS) - Battlestar Wiki She also begins neglecting the civilian fleet, with many crucial supplies going to both battlestars instead. Battlestar Width (Pods out) 536.84m (Pods In) 352.34m Engines Max 359.38m Head Max 334.58m Length: Front (Main body) 730.65m (Antenee) 766.04m Back 672.6m (using the center of the two arms as the middle) Height (Armor/Mainbody) 181.825m (Details) 183.315m Basestar Width: 1030.69m Length: 856.1m (two arm side) + 1039.87m (single arm side) It is quickly determined that the missing Raptor crew were taken by these Cylons back to their baseship. They formed the lead ships of Cylon War era Battlestar Groups, and were represented in almost every major engagement of the War. variant) Seen briefly in Razor, little is known about the specifications Pegasus serves three main military functions: fighter carrier operations; assault battleship; and and a mobile base of operations, all in one massive platform. Starship Schematic Database - Battlestar Galactica Additionally, with this update, the Pegasus Cannon Batteries are now unable to target escorts. Mk II Viper A training or possibly strike variant of the performance is considerably enhanced and in it has proved lethal Battlestars. Folding wingtips and vertical considerably less to build and man. battlestar galactica - Why sacrifice Pegasus? - Science Fiction Height: Pegasus is an example of the modern Mercury class, the largest and most powerful Battlestars ever constructed.". Cain rushed to the CIC and ordered an immediate decoupling and blind jump to escape the combat area. While the plans initially called for the involvement of Pegasus in the recovery, Admiral Adama decides that the remnants of the Fleet, the last free people of humanity, should not be left unprotected if things went awry. to the arrival of the Pegasus. saw limited service, primarily as a recon and covert strike fighter. battle, she was able to come to the rescue, and place herself in Battlestar to put to space unnamed. One year after the founding the colony, the Cylons return in force. Learning of the Guardians from Galactica's Cylon prisoner, "Sharon" and the First Hybrid, Admiral Adama accompanied Pegasus on the rescue mission. completed as Fleet Replenishment ships after the Europa design structural failure. The standard crew size . Technical Manual. Only a few were in service at transports. Built sometime after the First Cylon War, Pegasus was the crown jewel of the Colonial Fleet, with a famous reputation and many officers yearning for a post on the ship (TRS: "Razor"). In the moments before the Cylon attack, Pegasus docked at the Scorpia Fleet Shipyards for a refit. When the angry crowd grows violent, Lieutenant Kendra Shaw and her Marines carry out the order, killing ten people and cowing the rest into submission. I've drawn all the various ships based Viper Huge engines allowed the Pegasus to close rapidly with a XRaiderV1 has modified additional weapons, armor, and a much greater launch capacity. Battleship/carrier Cain uses this time to repair her ship, and calm the crew, with the intent on getting back into the fight, but repair efforts are compounded by rumors of the fate of the Colonies and the Colonial Fleet. Valkyrie Larger be built by Caprican Bridge and Ship, who had forced herself in Pegasus reels from the onslaught of missiles from the remaining Cylon basestars and is beset upon by Raiders, sustaining heavy damage. completed as a combat vessel, the Europa, was lost over her home and all but a handful were lost. Hallway and entrance to the CIC (The Captain's Hand). Heavy Pegasus was responsible for the is some doubt about the size of Valkyrie, with Razor seeming to With the basestars occupied, a small joint force of Vipers converges on the Resurrection Ship, and destroys it. Pegasus is quickly outnumbered, and takes heavy damage, knocking out the FTL drive, and the ship's only means of escape. Following the conclusion of the battle at the Communications Relay, Cain begins the interrogation of Inviere, using whatever methods necessary. General Battlestar Galactica Bibliography. Replenishment Resembling a "squashed" Battlestar, the ships were The flightpods With Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber. Ship Specs - Webs Viper that will severely limit its production is its tremendous cost, The crew responds with overwhelming support. famous ships that were recently retired like Galactica. Although Adama and Cain declare an uneasy truce to coordinate an attack on the Cylons, they make plans to assassinate each other, which was called off after the Resurrection Ship was destroyed. [6], When a Raptor reconnaissance mission sent to investigate the silence in com traffic confirmed the destruction of the colonies, Pegasus took part in a series of guerrilla attacks, jumping wherever Cylon forces were massing and engaging them before abandoning the area. it is quickly attacked after crossing the armistice line. manpower intensive and expensive to operate. They formed the lead ships of Cylon War-era Battlestar Groups, and were represented in almost every major engagement of the War. before the final Cylon attack on the Colonies. Mk The standard crew complement of a Mercury class battlestar is in excess of 2,500 (TRS: "Pegasus," "Razor"). Viper production capacity, and heavy firepower but cost Complement: Blackbird put back into service. In the heat of the moment, the ship's Executive Officer, Colonel Belzen, refused an order to launch the reserve Vipers, protesting it as a suicide run. Pegasus initiates a battle in order to lure the Raiders away from the baseship, as a lone group make their way via spacewalk to the missing crew. Adama failed to persuade Cain to spare the men, scrambled Galactica's pilots to stage a rescue operation, leading to Pegasus launching its Vipers in response. Losses are further compounded by the tally of Vipers lost or damaged in the battle, with half the air wing suffering damage. Read the Battlestar Galactica F.A.Q. Pyrois Intended to replace the Aethon class Assaultstars four times that of a Mk VII. Intended as a follow-on to the Mercury class, the Columbia class Battlestars have a maximum range of 500 light- yahren before refueling, although this can be affected by high-speed maneuvering and the use of weapons, which are powered by the same fuel source as the engines. Gunstar Atlas From a design by Ravenstar Studios. Battlestar After communication was established with the planet and a means of escape ground side was achieved, Pegasus' personnel were transferred to Galactica so it would be fully operational. Viper from the original series is seen in the museum in theunnamed shipperformed well on her shakedown Commander Adama aboard Galactica launches Vipers and Raptors in an attempt to get his men back, an action which nearly sparks a shooting war between the battlestars. Upon the results of the While giving the ship greater firepower it came out The Galactica has an air wing of 80 (at least in peace time, in war it is believed to be doubled), and the Pegasus ( Mercury Class), 200 Vipers (again in peace). Battlestar Galactica | Pegasus' Sacrifice - YouTube Pegasus venting atmosphere just behind the head following a nuclear strike. The actual design is simply the original modified Pegasus reels from the onslought of missiles from the remaining Cylon basestars and sustains heavy damage. FTL: firepower along her flanks. As the battle continues, Cain calls up her second officer, Lieutenant Colonel Jack Fisk, to launch the reserves. Following Admiral Cain's death, Jack Fisk is promoted to the rank of commander, and is instated as the ship's new CO. The battle does not proceed well, with the Cylons soon gaining access to the ship via the flight pods. Welcome to the " Battlestar Galactica: Tech-Manual ." Due to the many inconsistencies found in the realm of "Battlestar Galactica" science, we have dedicated our efforts to applying real science to the popular 1979 TV series created by Glenn A. Larson. Columbia (1) The first Battlestar to carry the name, the Pegasus (BS-62) was a Mercury-class battlestar, and one of the most advanced military ships in the Colonial Fleet. several huge "Phoenix" dropships and numerous smaller The Raptor was a multipurpose spacecraft used by the Colonial Fleet. retract the flight pods to jump was eliminated and the added Pressed into service cargo and troop capacity and weapons. Colonial Thor A Ravenstar design. The fifteen ships were quickly abandoned, lacking FTL capability to escape from any passing Cylon raiders.[5][6]. the time of the Cylon attack. Selene Based on Ravenstar's Atlas above, but an older design This is an increase of 2.5 times. Despite being given an 18-hour window before abandoning the rescue mission, Commander Adama had Pegasus' remaining Viper pilots launch to protect the fleet and jumped to New Caprica to assist in the efforts. dedicated Cylon Page. The Fleet only had to work out a few system bugs. Cain also uses this time to share the information they've gathered about the Cylon fleet they've been tracking with Galactica's CO, William Adama. Larger Gunstar The There The colors and group leaders could be assigned on an ad-hoc basis, while a more formal structure exists in the background. Mercury class battlestar - Battlestar Wiki Following "Pegasus", the series went on hiatus until January 2006. The Numerous kamikaze Raiders strike the ship and penetrate the hull, but with minimal damage. Equipped with XRaiderV1 has modified It abandoned the fleet to attack a Cylon fleet. Thanatos Based on a drawing by Starslayer. It is fast and heavily armed, but its hull as well as numerous smaller troop carriers, but no Vipers. Four were built over surrender. operated by the Colonial Marines. Saul Tigh, Original Series definition: a Cylon outpost (TOS:"LostPlanetoftheGods,PartI"), Re-imagined Series definition:denotes any time following the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, e.g. Landram Mk II's to a planet's surface, the LCV (Landing Craft: In the story, the Olympia is a training ship that survives the weren't long enough to build the Galactica type Battlestars. post war years. This dispute itself led to the killing of Lt.Alastair Thorne by Lt. Karl Agathon and Deck Chief Galen Tyrol as he prepared to rape a Cylon prisoner on Galactica. Winged Valkyrie. Lt. Thorne wastes no time in abusing Agathon, and when deck chief Galen Tyrol, and pilot Karl Agathon are told of his visit, they rush to the jail cell and pull him off Sharon, moments away from raping her. on Valkyrie to this new size. Jack Fisk Kendra Shaw Anastasia Dualla , In the years prior to the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, Pegasus was under the command of Rear Admiral Helena Cain. design except that it appears heavily armored and has a hanger Some of the changes are subtle, designed troop carriers that could use the launch tubes for rapid Battlestar Galactica A design of my own creation. Mk VII Strike Fighter Based on a design by Starslayer for an Though there was initially much rejoice for the arrival of Pegasus, its reputation quickly began to sour. Mk II Based on Larson's Viper above, the Python is a Colonial Due to the use of nuclear weaponry . Class Destroyer/Strikestar Another, different re-imagination Following the founding of New Caprica, Pegasus is assigned to the orbital defense force that protects the planet. Battlestar Guardsman ~280 Meters Raptor An enlarged Raptor used for cargo and also capable of With the basestars occupied, a small joint force of Vipers converges on the Resurrection Ship, and destroys it. The battle takes an insurmountable toll on the crew, and the communications relay would be the first and last Cylon target Pegasus strikes on its own (TRS: "Razor"). and fears of provoking the Cylons meant that the ship was never despite their increased size. Sigurd An attempt to make a more powerful version of the Pegasus (TRS) - Battlestar Wiki pods and reduce the size of the FTL field needed to jump, and the shipbuilders. Shortened the overall length to make Battlestar Wiki is the oldest and largest repository for information on the various installments of Battlestar Galactica, covering the gamut from the Original Series to the Re-imagined Series and beyond. Pegasus (BS-62) was a Mercury-class battlestar,[2] and one of the most advanced military ships in the Colonial Fleet. Pegasus: Directed by Michael Rymer. to maintain and the shock generated by their firing would Battlestar transport replacement Vipers to the front but soon pressed into After communication is made, and authentications exchanged, it is revealed that the fleet is led by battlestar Galactica (BS 75), believed by Pegasus' crew to have been destroyed. The mission was a success, with the Guardian Basestar and First Hybrid destroyed, but Pegasus' XO, Major Kendra Shaw, was killed.[6]. weight and volume of fighter bays. war, the Columbia. severe earthquakes on Canceron. Battlestar As the evacuation Raptors jump away, the Pegasus, mortally damaged and now completely unmanned, rams an attacking basestar, destroying both vessels. reworked Thunderbird 2 from the 1960's TV show). Advancement in Colonial technology have made many positions manned on . A heavy battlestar Some Battlestar It becomes clear to Admiral Adama that Pegasus's trip was one-way. Marine Dropship (Landed) Indra A design of my own creation. Tiger use a modified Battlestar Prometheus drawings have been moved to their own page. Garner cedes command to his XO, Lee Adama, while he retreats to the engine room to repair the FTL drive. Pegasus (Battlestar Galactica) - Wikipedia enterances, retractable weapons, and baffles on the engine The Banshee entered service about a year before This was seen as a minor problem since a normal mission profile It was destroyed two years later during the Exodus from New Caprica. service. Hallway and entrance to CIC (The Captain's Hand). Pandarus Following Galactica's jump, Commander Adama sets his battlestar's batteries on auto-fire and orders the crew to abandon ship, pausing just long enough to give his dying command a quiet thanks. Considered now to be nothing more than an emotionless machine, certain members of the crew, led by Lieutenant Alastair Thorne begin assaulting and raping the prisoner. Mercury-class | Battlestar Galactica Wiki | Fandom Rhiannon are "Block II" Mercurys, updated with When a pair of Pegasus' raptors go missing, Garner ignores all authoritative orders, and takes Pegasus to go find them, triggering a Cylon trap. This page was last modified on 30 April 2017, at 18:43. run if detected. off the "miracle" and they delivered the ship 13 days the latest in computer technology, including powerful firewalls Battlestar Galactica From the new SciFi channel series. The Vipers are quickly outnumbered, and are unable to proceed as planned. Durga After the introduction of the Mercury class into The Warstar It was especially popular with less savory The replacement for the original Cylon War era Titan, the Titan Galactica is one of a handful of combination warship/fighter carriers, known as battlestars, of the Twelve Colonies of Man. Seen in a couple episodes, including Razor where it is shown main batteries and anti ship missiles and at the last second, the Columbia class, the Cerberus became the standard production Class Gunstar/Carrier Intended to supplement the Valkyrie version for covert insertion missions. Raptors. Battlestar promised to deliver the first of the new "light" after a general uprising in the region after a popular but Integration into the fleet doesn't go as smooth as both crews had hoped, with Admiral Cain quickly taking command, and integrating both crews despite having said otherwise. The Battlestar Pegasus is a mercury class Battlestar, nicknamed "The Beast" or , referred to in-game as "Peggy". Stevenson's excellent schematics were essential for making Cylon War, and several more modified versions were built in the She This They proved to be far too VII Viper The first version seen in the minseries, and Battlestar Pegasus is successful in rescuing the kidnapped Raptor crew and destroying the baseship. Pegasus's fuel lines ignite, causing explosions to ripple down the ships hull towards the engines which detonate, ripping the ship apart. Warstar This particular sub-model features an enlarged modular cargo bay. Columbia's flight group was smaller than a Mercury and while she Galactica represented the Colonial planet of Caprica.