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Enkidu

the second Astral Queen-type ship

The Enkidu was a civilian Astral Queen-type prisoner transport that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies in the refugee fleet. It sided with President Roslin during the schism over Kobol and later ran a dense star cluster on a skeleton crew to reach a food source.

By Joe Garratt

The Enkidu was a civilian Astral Queen-type ship that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies in a refugee fleet. A prisoner transport like its sister ship, it was the second known vessel of its type, serving alongside the Astral Queen.

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The Enkidu was one of two known Astral Queen-type ships. Following the discovery of Kobol and the schism that divided the fleet, the Enkidu was among twenty-five ships that followed President Laura Roslin and the Astral Queen in their break from the military leadership of Galactica and Commander Adama. Once that conflict was resolved, the Enkidu once again rejoined the fleet, serving as the second Astral Queen-type vessel.

During a food shortage within the fleet, the ships were forced to travel through a dense star cluster to reach an algae planet, the only available food source nearby. The Enkidu's personnel were transferred to Galactica, and a skeleton crew piloted the ship through the cluster alongside a Raptor. The Enkidu survived into deep space around 3 ACH.

Frequently asked questions

What was the Enkidu in Battlestar Galactica?
The Enkidu was a civilian Astral Queen-type ship, a prisoner transport that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies in a refugee fleet. It was the second known vessel of its type, alongside the Astral Queen herself.
Which side did the Enkidu take during the schism over Kobol?
After the discovery of Kobol and the schism within the fleet, the Enkidu was among twenty-five ships that followed President Roslin and the Astral Queen in their break from the Galactica military leadership. Once the conflict was resolved, the Enkidu rejoined the fleet as the second Astral Queen-type vessel.
What happened to the Enkidu during the food shortage?
During a food shortage, the fleet had to pass through a dense star cluster to reach an algae planet, the only nearby food source. The Enkidu's personnel were transferred to Galactica, and a skeleton crew flew the ship through the cluster alongside a Raptor.

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