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'''Core command''' is the central nerve center of a [[Colonial]] [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]. It is the bridge of the ship, where the ship's commander oversees operations. | '''Core command''' is the central nerve center of a [[Colonial]] [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]]. It is the bridge of the ship, where the ship's commander oversees operations. | ||
Core command is separated into three tiers. The upper tier is a small rotating platform. It has a chair and a keyboard and [[scanner]] setup. It is often manned by either [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]], or [[Omega]] on ''Galactica''. The middle tier surrounds the room in a ring. There are various scanners and stations on this level. People walking into core command enter at the middle level. [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] often mans a scanner at this level. The bottom tier is recessed in the middle of the room. There are several stations on this level. [[Rigel]] coordinates [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] launches from a station on this level. | Core command is separated into three tiers. The upper tier is a small rotating platform. It has a chair and a keyboard and [[scanner]] setup. It is often manned by either [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]], [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]], or [[Omega]] on ''Galactica''. The middle tier surrounds the room in a ring. There are various scanners and stations on this level. People walking into core command enter at the middle level. [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] often mans a scanner at this level. | ||
The bottom tier is recessed in the middle of the room. There are several stations on this level. [[Rigel]] coordinates [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] launches from a station on this level. | |||
During a battle, the commanding officer may order that [[Defensive shields|shields]] be activated, which drop to protect Core Command from direct attacks. | |||
[[Image:Corecommandoverhead.jpg|thumb|left|An overhead view of Core command ([[Saga of a Star World]]).]] | [[Image:Corecommandoverhead.jpg|thumb|left|An overhead view of Core command ([[Saga of a Star World]]).]] | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 27 July 2006
Core command is the central nerve center of a Colonial battlestar. It is the bridge of the ship, where the ship's commander oversees operations.
Core command is separated into three tiers. The upper tier is a small rotating platform. It has a chair and a keyboard and scanner setup. It is often manned by either Adama, Tigh, or Omega on Galactica. The middle tier surrounds the room in a ring. There are various scanners and stations on this level. People walking into core command enter at the middle level. Athena often mans a scanner at this level.
The bottom tier is recessed in the middle of the room. There are several stations on this level. Rigel coordinates Viper launches from a station on this level.
During a battle, the commanding officer may order that shields be activated, which drop to protect Core Command from direct attacks.
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