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The '''Colonial seal''' <ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref> is the official [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Colonial]] emblem used by both civilian and military authorities.
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It consists of a stylized bird with outstretched wings enclosed by a circle. In some forms, the name of the user is written around it.  
The '''Colonial seal''' <ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref> is the official governmental emblem of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]], used by both civilian and military authorities.
 
It consists of a stylized bird with outstretched wings enclosed by a circle. The names of the governmental offices, agencies, and military organization and formations are often incorporated.


== Civilian use ==
== Civilian use ==
[[Image:Capricaflag.jpg|100px|thumb|right|Caprican flag.]]
The seal is present on all Colonial flags.
President [[Richard Adar]]'s office was adorned by a large seal entitled "Office of the President" {{TRS|Epiphanies}}.
The seal is printed on the seats of ''[[Colonial One]]''. It is also present on the hull of the vessel<ref>Originally the seal was not on the ship, but was added by the visual effects artists later. Due to the re-use of existing footage it sometimes disappears and appears again.</ref>.


The seal is present on all Colonial flags.
The emblem of the [[Caprica City]] police also contained the Colonial seal<ref>It is visible in the scrapbook in Kara Thrace's vision when she visits her mother's death bed.</ref> {{TRS|Maelstrom}}.


President [[Richard Adar]]'s office was adorned by a large seal entitled "Office of the President" ([[Epiphanies]]).
It is used by the [[Government of the Twelve Colonies|Colonial government]] on official documents, for example on the execution order President [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] is forced to sign in "[[Precipice]]".  


The seal is printed on the seats of ''[[Colonial One]]''. It is also present on the hull of the vessel <ref>Originally the seal was not on the ship, but was added by the visual effects artists later. Due to the re-use of existing footage it sometimes disappears and appears again.</ref>.
After the exodus from [[New Caprica]], a text-less version of this seal hangs over the blue-colored backdrop cloth partition located in the [[Quorum of Twelve (RDM)|Quorum]] meeting room on ''Colonial One'' {{TRS|The Ties That Bind}}.


The emblem of the [[Caprica City]] police also contained the Colonial seal ([[Maelstrom]]) <ref>It is visible in the scrapbook in Kara Thrace's vision when she visits her mother's death bed.</ref>.
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== Military use ==
== Military use ==
[[Image:ColonialSeal.jpg|thumb|right|''Galactica''{{'|s}} version of the Colonial seal.]]
Military vessels have emblems with the seal along with their names and [[battlestar group]]s. These are also worn as a [[Insignia (RDM)|patch]] on all [[Uniforms (RDM)|uniforms]], as a clasp for dress uniforms and on flags. On [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestars]] the seal is present in the [[CIC]] as metal plaque on one of the walls and etched into the glass of the doors. ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' also sport the seal on their dorsal hulls. The emblem can also be found in several other places all over the ships, such as podiums in [[Wardroom|meeting]] and [[Pilot ready rooms|briefing]] rooms.


Military vessels have an own seal which contains their name and [[Battlestar Group]]. These exist as a [[Insignia (RDM)|patch]] worn on all uniforms, as a clasp for dress uniforms and as a flag. On [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestars]] the seal is present in the [[CIC]]. On ''[[Galactica]]'' as a metal seal on one of the walls and on ''[[Pegasus]]'' etched into the glass doors. Moreover, both battlestars have a large seal on their dorsal hulls.
On the [[Viper Mark VII]], the seal is printed in white on the upper forward portion of the wings. Some [[Viper Mark II|Mark IIs]] sport the seal near the wingtips.


The seal is used in official documentation and correspondence of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Forces]], for example by the [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]] and other institutions of the fleet.
Like other government agencies, the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)|Colonial Forces]] used the seal on official documents and correspondence, for example by the [[Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital]] and other institutions of the Fleet.
 
The [[Medal of Distinction]] and the [[Medal of Valor]] both feature the bird symbol as their central element.
 
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=== Variant ===
[[File:TRS - Miniseries - Podium in Museum Speaking Area.jpg|thumb|[[Aaron Doral]] introduces Commander [[William Adama]] to give his speech during the decommissioning ceremony, note the black and yellow flag and podium decoration {{TRS|Miniseries, Night 1}}.]]
A variant, featuring a design element of "ears and tails," is used on dress uniform accoutrements, paperwork watermarks, podiums, and flags.<blockquote>This design variant is a nod to the [[Original Series]]' logos depicted on fire extinguishers and medical kits attached to bulkheads throughout ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]].'' </blockquote>{{clear}}


== Images ==
== Images ==
<gallery>
<gallery mode="slideshow">
Image:ColonialFlags.jpg|On the Colonial flags ([[Act of Contrition]]).
File:Adar2.jpg|Presidential seal {{TRS|Epiphanies}}.
Image:Adar2.jpg|Presidential seal ([[Epiphanies]]).
File:ColonialOneSeat.jpg|On the seats of ''Colonial One'' {{TRS|33}}.
Image:ColonialOneSeat.jpg|On the seats of ''Colonial One'' ([[33]]).
File:CapricaCityPolice.jpg|Seal of the Caprica City police {{TRS|Maelstrom}}.
Image:CapricaCityPolice.jpg|Seal of the Caprica City police ([[Maelstrom]]).
File:GalacticaHullSeal.jpg|On ''Galactica''{{'|s}} hull.
Image:Mini gal top.jpg|On ''Galactica's'' hull.
File:BSGemblem.jpg|One of the two seals from ''Galactica''{{'|s}} [[CIC]].
Image:CICSeal.jpg|In ''Galactica''s CIC.
File:PatchGalactica.jpg|''Galactica''{{'|s}} uniform patch.
Image:PatchGalactica.jpg|''Galactica's'' uniform patch.
File:DressUniformPin.jpg|''Galactica''{{'|s}} dress uniform clasp.
Image:TunicClasp.jpg|''Galactica's'' dress uniform clasp.
File:SocrataThraceLetter.jpg|Colonial Forces seal {{TRS|Maelstrom}}.
Image:SocrataThraceLetter.jpg|Colonial Forces seal (Maelstrom).
File:Kara Thrace Record 1.jpg|Colonial Forces seal {{TRS|The Son Also Rises}}.
Image:Kara Thrace Record 1.jpg|Colonial Forces seal ([[The Son Also Rises]]).
File:S2 Helena Cain.jpg|In ''Pegasus's'' CIC {{TRS|Pegasus (episode)}}.
Image:S2 Helena Cain.jpg|In ''Pegasus's'' CIC ([[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus)]].
File:3x8-Medal-of-Distinction.jpg|The Medal of Distinction with flags in the background{{TRS|Hero}}.
File:4267 HoG.JPG|On a Viper Mark II (red area near the wingtip) {{TRS|The Hand of God (RDM)}}.
File:TRS - Miniseries - 12 Cylon Models Note.jpg|A watermark on paper featuring a variation of the "ears and tails" variant {{TRS|Miniseries, Night 2}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Notes ==
*The bird shown in the Colonial seal highly resembles the [[w:Phoenix (mythology)|Phoenix]]; a mythical sacred firebird in ancient Greek mythology.
*The seal is displayed at the end the [[opening credits]] of Season 1, but replaced with the normal ''Battlestar Galactica'' logo in all subsequent seasons.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 9 January 2024


The Colonial seal [1] is the official governmental emblem of the Twelve Colonies, used by both civilian and military authorities.

It consists of a stylized bird with outstretched wings enclosed by a circle. The names of the governmental offices, agencies, and military organization and formations are often incorporated.

Civilian use

Caprican flag.

The seal is present on all Colonial flags.

President Richard Adar's office was adorned by a large seal entitled "Office of the President" (TRS: "Epiphanies").

The seal is printed on the seats of Colonial One. It is also present on the hull of the vessel[2].

The emblem of the Caprica City police also contained the Colonial seal[3] (TRS: "Maelstrom").

It is used by the Colonial government on official documents, for example on the execution order President Baltar is forced to sign in "Precipice".

After the exodus from New Caprica, a text-less version of this seal hangs over the blue-colored backdrop cloth partition located in the Quorum meeting room on Colonial One (TRS: "The Ties That Bind").


Military use

Galactica's version of the Colonial seal.

Military vessels have emblems with the seal along with their names and battlestar groups. These are also worn as a patch on all uniforms, as a clasp for dress uniforms and on flags. On battlestars the seal is present in the CIC as metal plaque on one of the walls and etched into the glass of the doors. Galactica and Pegasus also sport the seal on their dorsal hulls. The emblem can also be found in several other places all over the ships, such as podiums in meeting and briefing rooms.

On the Viper Mark VII, the seal is printed in white on the upper forward portion of the wings. Some Mark IIs sport the seal near the wingtips.

Like other government agencies, the Colonial Forces used the seal on official documents and correspondence, for example by the Caprican Colonial Forces Veteran's Hospital and other institutions of the Fleet.

The Medal of Distinction and the Medal of Valor both feature the bird symbol as their central element.


Variant

Aaron Doral introduces Commander William Adama to give his speech during the decommissioning ceremony, note the black and yellow flag and podium decoration (TRS: "Miniseries, Night 1").

A variant, featuring a design element of "ears and tails," is used on dress uniform accoutrements, paperwork watermarks, podiums, and flags.

This design variant is a nod to the Original Series' logos depicted on fire extinguishers and medical kits attached to bulkheads throughout Galactica.


Images

Notes

  • The bird shown in the Colonial seal highly resembles the Phoenix; a mythical sacred firebird in ancient Greek mythology.
  • The seal is displayed at the end the opening credits of Season 1, but replaced with the normal Battlestar Galactica logo in all subsequent seasons.

References

  1. ↑ This is a Battlestar Wiki descriptive term.
  2. ↑ Originally the seal was not on the ship, but was added by the visual effects artists later. Due to the re-use of existing footage it sometimes disappears and appears again.
  3. ↑ It is visible in the scrapbook in Kara Thrace's vision when she visits her mother's death bed.
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