Quote from: Laufey on Nov 05, 2012, 11:27:44 PM
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Does Galactica have any power shields, or how did it withstand a nuclear missile in the pilot episode?
Is Kobol really Earth?
-Yes, of sorts. They refer to it as the 'flak barrier', so it's not for withstanding major strikes. Galactica's hull is immensely resilient however, and is meant to hold against strikes of incredible force. The flak barrier is mostly to protect against debris and fighter/ship-to-ship fire, for as long as it can hold. It really starts to tear as the series goes on.
-No, it's legend is as the birthplace of humanity and the resting place of the gods; the fabled Thirteenth Tribe left to what is known in legends as Earth, but many doubt it's existence, along with that of a Thirteenth Tribe at all. Everything established has been between the Twelve Colonies of humanity from the believed Twelve Tribes.
Anything concerning the Thirteenth Tribe I strongly recommend not Googling. Just ask me some questions, I'm like a BSG encyclopedia.