The Cylons

    The "modern" Cylons are in fact a race of genetically-enhanced, humanoid reptilian cyborgs.  When originally discovered by human space explorers from Parnassus, they were found to be extremely warlike and not technologically advanced, and thus the planet was declared off-limits.
    Some time later, a human visitor to their homeworld promised the native, warlike race the Universe.  In return, he would enhance their natural abilities, using his own DNA.  The Cylons agreed to this exchange.  That visitor was Count Iblis.  It is believed that this event took place approximately one thousand yahrens prior to the Holocaust... very near the outset of the war.  Cylons believed in maintaining the natural order of the universe and to them, Humans upset that balance; this attitude was programmed into them via the DNA infusion of the human visitor (Armageddon).  As a result, the females of the Cylon species died out because they were no longer needed; some original quadruped Cylons still remain on their homeworld...most likely s exhibits.  Even so, a Cylon's expected life span is about 200 yahrens.
    One of the first races the Cylons conquered was the Hasaris; when the Twelve Colonies heard about it, they helped the Hasaris win back their nation and that provided the direct spark to start the thousand-yahren war with the Cylons ("Saga of a Star World").

Index

Drones
Typical Cylon Centurion
Command Centurion
Warriors Of The Elite Class
Dark Centurion
IL-Series
The Imperious Leader

Drones

Template Type: No Brain Centurion
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by the silver chest armor.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     4D  MECHANICAL     2D PERCEPTION    4D STRENGTH     3D  TECHNICAL     2D Note: Drones can be reprogrammed to perform certain tasks, though I would say no more than 4D to those skills.  The Scholar: Poetry is an example of their day-to-day lives for ending up in this class.  Choose whatever skill you need this type of Cylon to have.

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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Typical Cylon Centurion

Template Type: Single Brain Centurion
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by the silver chest armor.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     2D MECHANICAL     3D PERCEPTION    2D STRENGTH     4D TECHNICAL     3D Special Ability: It seems that all Cylons have the ability to determine whether a subject they are questioning is lying or not.  This is a natural ability and no roll is needed for this.  This ability, as far as I can tell, doesn't extend to the Cylons themselves--just watch the series they are always lying to one-another.

Equipment:

(*)Note: Some Centurions are designated to fly either Freighters or Fighters, delete skill where needed!

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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Command Centurion

Template Type: Dual Brain Centurion
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by the gold chest armor.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     2D MECHANICAL     3D PERCEPTION    2D STRENGTH     4D TECHNICAL     3D Special Ability: It seems that all Cylons have the ability to determine whether a subject they are questioning is lying or not.  This is a natural ability and no roll is needed for this.  This ability, as far as I can tell, doesn't extend to the Cylons themselves--just watch the series they are always lying to one-another.

Equipment:

(*)Note: Some Centurions are designated to fly either Freighters or Fighters, delete skill where needed!

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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Warriors Of The Elite Class

Template Type: Dual Brain Centurion/Executive Officer
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by the gold chest armor and black rank bands.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     2D MECHANICAL     3D PERCEPTION    2D STRENGTH     4D TECHNICAL     3D Special Ability: It seems that all Cylons have the ability to determine whether a subject they are questioning is lying or not.  This is a natural ability and no roll is needed for this.  This ability, as far as I can tell, doesn't extend to the Cylons themselves--just watch the series they are always lying to one-another.

Equipment:

(*)Note: Some Centurions are designated to fly either Freighters or Fighters, delete skill where needed!

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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Dark Centurion

Template Type: Dual Brain Centurion
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by the ebony armor which is reptilian in appearance.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     2D MECHANICAL     3D PERCEPTION    2D STRENGTH     4D TECHNICAL     3D Special Ability: Lie Detection Special Ability: Human Logic Function Equipment: (*)Note: Some Centurions are designated to fly either Freighters or Fighters, delete skill where needed!

Please Also Note: I'm only guessing at these stats for the Dark Centurion.  The information I have on them is basic to say the least.  If anybody has a better idea, or has information from the (Armageddon) book, let me know and I'll make amendments.

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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IL-Series

Template Type: Dual Brain/Advisor
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by wearing robes of various colors and have flashing heads.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     4D MECHANICAL     2D PERCEPTION    4D STRENGTH     3D TECHNICAL     2D Special Ability: It seems that all Cylons have the ability to determine whether a subject they are questioning is lying or not.  This is a natural ability and no roll is needed for this.  This ability, as far as I can tell, doesn't extend to the Cylons themselves--just watch the series they are always lying to one-another.

Equipment:

(*)Note: Some Centurions are designated to fly either Freighters or Fighters, delete skill where needed!

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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The Imperious Leader

Template Type: Triple Brain Cylon Leader
Species: Cylon
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 180 llbs
Physical Description: Identified by his unarmoured humanoid/reptillian body.

DEXTERITY     2D

KNOWLEDGE     4D MECHANICAL     2D PERCEPTION    4D STRENGTH     3D TECHNICAL     2D Special Ability: It seems that all Cylons have the ability to determine whether a subject they are questioning is lying or not.  This is a natural ability and no roll is needed for this.  This ability, as far as I can tell, doesn't extend to the Cylons themselves--just watch the series they are always lying to one-another.

Equipment:

Also see the sections of Cylons in the BattleStar Galactica Campaign Background Information here.

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