Atlantia
Battlestar Atlantia
Basic Information
Battlestar Atlantia was one of the twelve original battlestars commissioned during the First Cylon War, representing the colony of Picon. She had a crew complement of approximately 3,200 and was unique among her peers in that she carried not one but two Raptor squadrons.
- Commander Virginia Mattis, CO
- Colonel Arthur Ballard, XO
Notable Squadrons Aboard
- Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Three Nine (VAQ-39: Night Owls) - Captain Mira Pent, CO
- Early Warning Squadron One Four Three (VAW-143: Hawkeyes) - Captain Nolan Laramie, CO
Deployments
After the Armistice was signed, Atlantia found herself putting out fires across the Twelve Colonies. Her Raptors found themselves in particular demand, developing a reputation for excellence in search-and-rescue operations in harsh environmental conditions.
Notable Events
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Character Ties
- Lieutenant Timon "Ivory" Stathis: Served for five-odd years aboard Atlantia with first VAQ-39 and then VAW-143 before being transferred into the 4th SOS.