I have a proposition/suggestion/request:
There are many Battlestar Galactica fans who are really into ship designs and the Sci-Fi technological aspect of Battlestar Galactica. There are lots of technical manuals with ship designs for other similar Sci-Fi productions such as Star Wars and Star Trek. It is a lucrative merchandising income for both, and their materials are protected by copyrights. Anybody who has access to the producers of Battlestar Galactica, and I know some do, might encourage them to provide some good ship designs and technical manuals. There is a decent market for this sort of thing, including fans, role players, Sci-Fi technogeeks, etc. This would not only provide extra income for the producers, but would also advertise Battlestar Galactica, making it even more popular, and would assist in funding future productions. This applies to both the original and re-imagined versions.
There are some very sparse speculation designs out there, but it would be much better to have a cannon version that is a bit more detailed and official and is supported by the writers and producers of the Battlestar Galactica genera. The most popular/sought after designs include the original series Columbia class Battlestar Galactica, the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, Mercury class Battlestar Pegasus, and the Valkyrie class battlestars, as well as viper designs, raptor designs, etc., and possibly the Cylon Base Stars and Raiders from both versions.
Please pass on the request/suggestion, and encourage the production of official cannon technical manuals for Battlestar Galactica. Some have personal relationships and access to the writers and producers, and any fans can make requests at Galacticon 3 and other conventions in person as well.
Other Sci-Fi franchises continue to receive a lucrative income from such merchandising, years and decades after the initial production of these movies, series, and spin-offs.
John David Feagin
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