Greenleaf
freighter of the refugee fleet
Greenleaf was a freighter that fled the Cyrannus star system with the refugee fleet. A Cylon attack that breached its hull set in motion the hostage crisis aboard Cloud Nine.
Greenleaf was a freighter that fled the Cyrannus star system in the refugee fleet led by Galactica. A Cylon attack that breached its hull and killed one of its passengers set in motion the hostage crisis aboard Cloud Nine.
Service with the fleet#
Greenleaf was a freighter that fled the Cyrannus star system in the ragtag fleet led by Galactica, carrying a complement of around 356. The ship was home to the saboteur Asha Janik.
Several months into the exodus, Greenleaf was attacked by a Cylon Raider, which caused a hull breach in one of its corridors and claimed the life of at least one person, Ray Abinell. His death drove his widow, Sesha Abinell, to take hostages aboard Cloud Nine. Greenleaf itself survived the journey.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Greenleaf?
- Greenleaf was a freighter that fled the Cyrannus star system as part of the refugee fleet led by Galactica. It carried a complement of around 356 and was home to the saboteur Asha Janik.
- What happened aboard the Greenleaf?
- Several months into the exodus, the ship was attacked by a Cylon Raider that breached the hull in one of its corridors, claiming the life of at least one person, Ray Abinell.
- How was the Greenleaf connected to the Cloud Nine crisis?
- The death of Ray Abinell aboard the Greenleaf drove his widow, Sesha Abinell, to take hostages aboard Cloud Nine, setting off a hostage crisis.
Sources
- WikiGreenleaf — Battlestar Wiki entry
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