Recon Drone
the Cylon scout vessel
The Recon Drone was a type of Cylon vessel that entered service after the Cylons' technological evolution in the years following the Cylon War. Its only known encounter with Colonial forces came in the prelude to the Battle of Ragnar Anchorage.
The Recon Drone was a type of vessel used by the Cylons following their technological evolution in the years after the Cylon War.
Service history#
The Recon Drone was among the new classes of vessel the Cylons fielded after the technological evolution they underwent during the long years following the Cylon War. The only known encounter between Colonial forces and Cylon Recon Drones came during the Cylon attack on the Colonies, in the prelude to the Battle of Ragnar Anchorage.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Recon Drone?
- The Recon Drone was a type of vessel used by the Cylons following their technological evolution in the years after the Cylon War.
- When did the Recon Drone enter service?
- The Recon Drone was among the new classes of vessel the Cylons fielded after the technological evolution they underwent during the long years following the Cylon War.
- When did Colonial forces encounter the Recon Drone?
- The only known encounter between Colonial forces and Cylon Recon Drones came during the Cylon attack on the Colonies, in the prelude to the Battle of Ragnar Anchorage.
Sources
- WikiRecon Drone — Battlestar Wiki entry
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