Djerba: the ice moon of Sector 12
Djerba was an icy stellar body in Sector 12 that held a winter resort before the Cylon War. Captured by the Cylons early in the conflict, it became a deep enemy stronghold and the site of a costly engagement during the Ghost Fleet Offensive.
Djerba was an icy stellar body located in Sector 12. By the 60s BCH it had a limited human presence and was the site of a winter resort. Captured by the Cylons early in the Cylon War, it became a stronghold deep within enemy territory and the scene of a costly engagement during the Ghost Fleet Offensive.
Colonial era#
By the 60s BCH, Djerba had a limited human presence and was the site of a winter resort. It was referred to in dialogue as a moon, though on screen text described it as a planet.
Cylon occupation#
Djerba was captured by Cylon forces early in the Cylon War. By 42 BCH the world lay so deep within Cylon territory that there was no permanent naval defense maintained there. During the 40s BCH the Cylons used Djerba in their attempts to create biological forms, most notably a snake like creature, which was encountered by the crew of Raptor 909.
The Ghost Fleet Offensive#
Djerba became a crucial target during the Ghost Fleet Offensive, owing to the Cylon communications systems sited there. A Marine Special Operations Forces unit was sent to the surface but was quickly killed by the planetside Cylon detachment. In the engagement above the world, the pocket battlestar Osiris sacrificed itself in battle with a basestar passing by on its patrol run.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Djerba?
- Djerba was an icy stellar body located in Sector 12. By the 60s BCH it had a limited human presence and was the site of a winter resort. Dialogue referred to it as a moon, while on screen text described it as a planet.
- How did Djerba fall to the Cylons?
- Djerba was captured by Cylon forces early in the Cylon War. By 42 BCH it lay so deep within Cylon territory that there was no permanent naval defense maintained there.
- Why was Djerba a target during the Ghost Fleet Offensive?
- Djerba became a crucial target during the Ghost Fleet Offensive because of the Cylon communications systems on its surface. A Marine Special Operations Forces unit was sent to the surface but was quickly killed by the planetside Cylon detachment, while the pocket battlestar Osiris sacrificed itself in battle against a patrolling basestar.
- What did the Cylons do on Djerba during the war?
- During the 40s BCH the Cylons used Djerba in their attempts to create biological forms, most notably a snake like creature that was encountered by the crew of Raptor 909.
Sources
- WikiDjerba — Battlestar Wiki entry
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