Gideon
the civilian hauler
The Gideon was a civilian cargo ship that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies by joining the refugee fleet under Galactica's protection. It became the site of the Gideon Massacre, when a confrontation with troops sent to confiscate its cargo turned deadly.
The Gideon was a civilian cargo ship that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies by joining Laura Roslin's refugee fleet under the protection of Galactica. A Gideon-type heavy hauler transport commanded by Elias Meeker, it became the site of the Gideon Massacre, a deadly confrontation between its crew and military personnel sent to seize its cargo.
Flight from the Colonies#
The Gideon was a Gideon-type heavy hauler transport that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies by joining President Laura Roslin's refugee fleet under the protection of Galactica. Under the command of Elias Meeker, it carried a crew and passengers numbering roughly 907.
The Gideon Massacre#
When President Roslin was arrested for interfering with a military operation, distrust of the military spread through the fleet. After Colonel Saul Tigh declared martial law and dissolved the Quorum of Twelve, the crew of the Gideon objected to their lack of representation under the junta and joined a boycott of goods. Tigh ordered military personnel to dock with the Gideon as an intimidation tactic while confiscating its cargo, but a confrontation with the occupants got out of hand, and several civilians were killed in the heat of the moment in what became known as the Gideon Massacre. The events had a lasting impact over the weeks that followed, and Colonel Tigh faced two attempts on his life in revenge.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Gideon in Battlestar Galactica?
- The Gideon was a civilian cargo ship, a Gideon-type heavy hauler transport, that escaped the Fall of the Twelve Colonies by joining President Laura Roslin's refugee fleet under the protection of Galactica.
- What was the Gideon Massacre?
- After Colonel Saul Tigh declared martial law and dissolved the Quorum of Twelve, the crew of the Gideon objected to their loss of representation and joined a boycott of goods. When Tigh ordered military personnel to dock and confiscate the ship's cargo as an intimidation tactic, a confrontation got out of hand and several civilians were killed, an incident that became known as the Gideon Massacre.
- What were the consequences of the Gideon Massacre?
- The killings had a lasting impact over the following weeks, deepening civilian distrust of the military. Colonel Tigh faced two attempts on his life in revenge for the massacre.
Sources
- WikiGideon — Battlestar Wiki entry
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