The destruction of the Colonial Fleet during the Cylon attack exploited a single catastrophic architectural failure: universal network homogeneity. The Command Navigation Program's backdoor propagated instantaneously across every networked vessel because no meaningful segmentation, software diversity, or supply-chain validation existed. This framework exists to ensure that failure is constitutionally impossible in any future Warstar-class vessel. The guiding axiom is absolute: if it does not need to be connected, it will not be connected. If it must be connected, it will be assumed compromised.
All shipboard systems are organized into seven discrete security zones, each operating on physically separate infrastructure. No zone has native network connectivity to any other zone. All inter-zone communication is mediated exclusively through hardware data diodes, quantum-encrypted one-way channels, or physically air-gapped transfer protocols.
No system that controls weapons, propulsion, FTL, or life support shall have any network interface — wired or wireless — to any external system. This is a hardware design requirement enforced at manufacture. Connectivity is a vulnerability by definition when the adversary can reach the network.
No single software package, operating system, or vendor may be deployed across multiple security domains fleet-wide. The CNP catastrophe was enabled by universal adoption of a single codebase. Software diversity means a compromise affecting one system cannot affect a system running different code.
The existence of humanoid Cylons means trust cannot be extended solely on the basis of appearance or prior service record. Every access decision is made on continuously re-evaluated, cryptographically verified credentials. "I know them" is not an authorization mechanism.
No autonomous system may take lethal action without positive human authorization. An AI that can autonomously fire weapons is an AI that a Cylon can manipulate into fratricide. Human-in-the-loop is mandatory for all weapons release.
All personnel listed below have undergone full molecular bioscan clearance within the last 72 centars. Biometric baselines on file. Behavioral analytics active. Files marked BIOSCAN PENDING require immediate follow-up by the XO.
Decorated veteran of the First Cylon War. Commanded Galactica through the Fall of the Colonies. Known for unorthodox tactical decisions and absolute loyalty to crew survival over political mandate. Maintains analog-first philosophy institutionally embedded in ship culture.
First Cylon War veteran and Adama's oldest friend. Effective and ruthless XO whose battlefield instincts are extraordinary. Known substance dependency noted in record; judgment under stress occasionally impaired. Full authority in CO's absence. NOTE: Bioscan anomaly — flagged for re-test. Not actioned per Commander's orders.
The finest combat pilot in the Colonial Fleet by any objective metric. Consistently insubordinate, frequently insolent, occasionally absent without leave. Adama's informal adopted daughter — a relationship that creates command ambiguity. Her tactical instincts have saved the fleet on multiple occasions. Disciplinary record: extensive.
Eldest son of Commander Adama. Skilled pilot and natural leader capable of inspiring fierce loyalty in subordinates. Father-son command relationship creates occasional friction, though both maintain professionalism in the field. Strong moral compass; at times inflexible. Rising command potential — may outgrow the cockpit.
Exceptionally capable CIC officer and the backbone of Galactica's tactical operations. Highly reliable, methodical, and precise. Adama's primary liaison with civilian government. Showed remarkable composure during the Fall. Occasionally overly deferential to authority — threat-recognition score suggests may not challenge questionable orders from trusted superiors.
Foremost genius in Colonial science, creator of the CNP. Primary architect of the conditions enabling the Fall of the Colonies through his relationship with the Cylon Number Six. Granted provisional access for his Cylon detection research. Access strictly monitored. No Zone 1–3 authorization under any circumstances. His detector work is considered asset-critical despite extreme risk profile.
43rd Secretary of Education elevated to the Presidency after the Fall. Has demonstrated extraordinary composure, moral clarity, and willingness to make hard decisions. Terminal illness diagnosis noted in medical file — does not appear to impair judgment. Jurisdiction over civilian matters; military command authority rests with Adama. Occasional tension over competing mandates managed professionally.
Arguably the most operationally essential human aboard. Maintains Viper and Raptor readiness rates that exceed all Colonial Fleet benchmarks by wide margin. His deck crew is fiercely loyal and technically superb. NOTE: Bioscan anomaly filed — under review by command. Unauthorized relationship with Sharon Valerii (Boomer) previously noted.
Anti-ship torpedo stores at 28% capacity. Resupply required within 14 days at current operational tempo. Request submitted to fleet logistics — awaiting civilian convoy scheduling.
The Fleet is currently assembled at designated waypoint DELTA-7 HOLDING PATTERN. FTL jump coordinates for next leg have been calculated and submitted for Admiralty sign-off. Estimated jump window: 14 centars. All vessels advised to maintain minimum safe distance and EMCON protocols. Civilian vessels have been reminded of radio silence orders. Three vessels have reported communications violations in the last cycle — Colonial One is following up.
DRADIS is tracking two confirmed Cylon Basestar contacts at bearing 047 mark 22, range approximately 380,000km. Contacts appear to be holding position — no approach vector detected. Jump drives reported spooled. All pilots at Condition Two readiness. CAG has been notified.
Current Cylon posture at BOGEY-01/02 is assessed as surveillance and containment, not imminent assault. The Basestars are positioned to monitor fleet movement and track jumps. Their jump drives remain spooled — they could pursue or preposition after any fleet jump we execute. Recommendation: initiate next fleet jump within 6 centars to break current contact geometry before they can adapt. The unidentified UNK-17 should be resolved before jump — possibility of advance Cylon scout or potential survivor vessel. Risk assessment: if UNK-17 is a Cylon stealth asset, it may be positioned to relay jump coordinates to the Basestars. RS-022 tasking is appropriate.
Top-down structural schematic of BS-75 Galactica. Select a view layer below. Click any marker for location details and current status. Markers pulsing amber or red indicate active alerts. Layout reflects Columbia-class battlestar configuration with twin retractable flight pods.
The nerve center of the Galactica, located at the geometric center of the main hull on Deck 1. All tactical, navigation, and communications operations are coordinated here. Intentionally analog-heavy per post-Fall doctrine — analog plotting tables, hardwired comms. No wireless connectivity. Staffed 24/7.
Two retractable flight pods house Galactica's full Viper and Raptor complement. Port pod (A) is currently operating with hull breach in sections 4–7 — sealed, restricted access. Starboard pod (B) is fully operational. Chief Tyrol's deck crews maintain 24-hour readiness cycles.
Tylium reactor core located in the aft section of the main hull. Triple-redundant SCRAM systems. All reactor control PLCs are firmware-locked at manufacture — no remote update path. Physical analog override consoles bypass all digital systems. Chief Engineer maintains direct hardline command.
Primary medical facility under Dr. Cottle. Completely isolated network — medical records on standalone encrypted system with no connection to crew management. Bioscan integration is read-only uplink to Detection AI. Surgical AI is advisory only.
Ship's detention facility. Currently holds 2 occupants. Physical cell locks — no electronic release mechanism. Guards are not networked. Separate atmospheric zone controllable by security officer. Access requires XO or CO sign-off.
Assigned to Dr. Baltar's Cylon detection research. Restricted access — monitored 24/7. Lab is on Zone 5 (Admin) network only. No connections to operational systems. All equipment inventoried and logged. Baltar's movements tracked by security feed.