Number Six (Battlestar Galactica)Number Six is a family of fictional characters from the reimagined science fictiontelevision seriesBattlestar Galactica. The character is portrayed by Canadian actress and model Tricia Helfer. Of the twelve known Cylon models, she is the sixth of the "Significant Seven". Like the others of the "Significant Seven", there are several versions of her, including Caprica-Six, Shelly Godfrey, Gina Inviere, Natalie Faust, Lida, and Sonja.
Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction television series created by Glen A. Larson that aired on the ABC network from September 17, 1978, to April 29, 1979. It stars an ensemble cast led by Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict.
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)American sci-fi television series (2003–2009)Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore and executive produced by Moore and David Eick as a "re-imagining" of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson.
CapricaCaprica is a 2010 American science fiction drama television series, a prequelspin-off of the 2003–2009 series Battlestar Galactica. Caprica is set 58 years before the main series, and shows how humanity first created the Cylon robots which would later turn against their human masters.Battlestar GalacticaBattlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series, Galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games.Galactica 1980Galactica 1980 is an American science fiction television series, which served as a continuation of the original Battlestar Galactica television series (1978–79). It was first broadcast on ABC in the United States from January 27 to May 4, 1980, lasting for 10 episodes. Set 30 years after the original series, it follows the crew of the Galactica on a contemporary Earth as they try to protect the relatively-primitive planet from their enemies, the Cylons.
Glen A. LarsonGlen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones; Battlestar Galactica; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo; Quincy, M.E.; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; B. J. and the Bear; The Fall Guy; Magnum, P.I.; and Knight Rider.
Ronald D. MooreRonald Dowl Moore (born July 5, 1964) is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for his work on Star Trek, as well as on the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series, for which he won a Peabody Award, and on Outlander, based on the novels of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. In 2019, he created and wrote the series For All Mankind for Apple TV+. Early lifeMoore was raised in Chowchilla, California.
Star WarsStar Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film (1977) and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It has expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe.
Universal PicturesAmerican film and distribution companyUniversal City Studios LLC (doing business asUniversal Pictures), commonly known as Universal Studios or simply Universal, is an American film production and distribution company headquartered at the Universal Studios complex in Universal City, California. It serves as the flagship studio of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, the film studio arm of NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast.
Reptilian humanoidReptilian humanoids, or anthropomorphic reptiles, also called reptiloids, etc., are upright reptilian creatures that appear in folklore, science fiction, fantasy, and conspiracy theories. In folkloreIn South Asian and Southeast Asian mythology, the Nāga are semi-divine creatures which are half-human and half-snakes. Claims of sightings of reptilian creatures occur in Southern United States, where swamps are common.
RobotA robot is a machine, especially one programmable via a computer, capable of automatically carrying out a complex series of actions. A robot can be guided by an external or internal control device. Robots may be humanoid, but most are task-performing machines prioritizing functionality over aesthetics.
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