Twelve Colonies

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2,000 years ago, twelve of the thirteen tribes of Kobol left the planet due to an issue involving their gods, settling on 12 worlds some distance away. Their names and icons originally corresponded to the twelve signs of the ancient tribes, although these names drifted over time.

In the original series the religious text known as the Book of the Word indicated that human life originated on Kobol. The twelve tribes of man were forced to abandon the planet following an ecological disaster related to technology. In their travels they passed through a magnetic void, a space phenomenon that causes sensor malfunctions and can cause ships to become lost. The tribes eventually settled on twelve planets that became known as the twelve colonies.

In the reimagined series, Commander William Adama and President Laura Roslin mention leaving the solar system, it is unclear whether all twelve colonies are in this solar system or what the name of this star might be. However, Caprica, Virgon, and Ragnar, a gas giant, may be within the same star system (Miniseries).

The Colonies had approximately 20 billion inhabitants prior to the Cylon attack (The Resistance).

The Colonies maintained some minor observatories and listening posts in outlying star systems. Economic activity, such as tylium mining also occurred outside of the immediate vicinity around the Colonies (Hero).

1 The Twelve Colonies

The Twelve Colonies

Aerelon

Aerelon (Aries) is one of the poorer colonies. Its main industry is farming. A mining colony, Troy, is believed to be in the vicinity of Aerelon. The colony suffered an unspecified disaster that killed most of the population. Troy was believed to be the home of Sharon Valerii and her parents prior to the realization that she was a Cylon. Real natives of Aerelon included Saul Tigh, Sekou Hamilton and Socinus. In the episode "Dirty Hands", Gaius Baltar claimed to have originated on Aerelon in the town of Cuffles Breath Wash. He worked hard to rid himself of the gravelly accents of a native speaker and left the planet at eighteen.

Aquaria

Little is known about Aquaria (Aquarius). An aquarian representative voted for Tom Zarek in the vice presidential elections in the episode "Colonial Day"

Canceron

Canceron (Cancer) is represented by Robin Wenutu on the Quorum of Twelve

Caprica

Caprica (Capricorn)was the seat of the Colonial government before its destruction by the Cylons. Major cities include Delphi and Caprica City. Delphi was one of the planets few cities not destroyed by the Cylon nuclear attacks. The Cylons used it as a base of operations. Known natives of Caprica include Kara Thrace, The Adama family, and Gaius Baltar. Aaron Doral claimed to be from the small town of Oasis on Caprica.

Gemenon

Occupied by the Gemenese, Gemenon (Gemini) is home to the Kobol College School of Public Relations. The Gemenese are known for being conservative. They interpret the sacred scrolls literally, oppose legalized abortion and believe children are the property of their parents. Known Gemenese include Representative Sarah Porter, Chief Galen Tyrol, Rya Kibby, and Coporal Venner.

In the original series, Gemenon was known as Gemoni. It was home to the Otori sect, a conservative religious group who believed physical contact between genders should only occur when sanctified by the priests during a ceremony that occurred every seven years.

Leonis

Little is known about Leonis (Leo). The colonial vessel "Space Park" is of Libran registry.

Libron

Little is known about Libron (Libra)

Picon

Picon (Pisces) was home to the Colonial Fleet Headquarters. Ellen Tigh claimed she was at the airport, trying to get home, when the attacks began. She was saved by a stranger who helped her get on the last ship leaving the planet.

Sagittaron

Sagittaron (Sagittarius) is one of the poorer colonies. Tom Zarek led a series of terrorist attacks against the Sagittarian government which included the destruction of a government building. Natives of Sagittaron include Anastasia Dualla, Tom Zarek, Vlance and Leon Grimes. Sagittarians are known for their objection to modern technologies and medicines. Their reservations were confirmed when it was discovered that Dr. Robert, a Caprican doctor, murdered Sagittarians on New Caprica and continued to do so on Galactica to ill Sagittarian refugees.