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Fellow Colonials!

We have...besides our weeky Hero of Battlestar Galactica award...a couple of MAJOR announcements to make....and they have everything to do with Cylons!

The first announcement:

Important Announcement: We are giving you a chance to win a free upgrade to the Gold Membership! It’s called The Final 5 Gold Contest. Since GalactiCon 3 will be hosting all members of the Final 5, we want to do something special to ...celebrate. Anyone who has a Silver Membership or who purchases a Silver Membership between now and May 15th will have their transaction number placed in a drawing. On May 15th, one of the Final 5 actors will draw 5 numbers out of all of the Silver Memberships. Those 5 Silvers will be automatically upgraded to GOLD at no charge and will enjoy all of the Gold Membership V.I.P benefits! If you are one of the 5 upgraded and you had purchased more than 1 Silver Membership, you will have the chance to upgrade those additional Silver purchases to Gold at your cost. (The difference between the Silver price and the Gold price.) We will have more details as it gets closer to May 15th, so go get your Silver Membership now! Good luck and Good Hunting!

 

Go to Emissaries: Galacticon III 

 

Now I will make a point right here and right now that you will be knocked to the ground with Ilana Rein's "We Are All Cylons"...in my view a must have for BSG fans and those first Silver purchaser's get 'em free!

As far as our Final Five contest is concerned...Gold memberships have become a super exclusive part of this event and at this time not actively for sale, which makes this even more special!

 

Beyond all that, I DO want to send out my greetings to our newest members...welcome brothers & sisters to our party....we are glad to have you among the fleet!

Now of course...the award!

There is a certain show in the BSG franchise that tends to get a little less attention than the others...which is too bad because it has some very interesting qualities to it...it was the series that first introduced "Human Cylons" for instance...and also handed us probably one of the very best "Classic" episodes entitled 'The Return of Starbuck".

Today the Hero award goes to Kent McCord...for his portrayal as Troy...son of Apollo...also known by the nickname...Boxey!

Just an FYI I will be repeating this announcement in Spanish as well.

So Say We All!

 

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

 

           *************ATTENTION ALL RAVEN PERSONNEL AND PILOT WANNABES******************

The TOP GUN rules aboard the Raven is going to change here soon.  The following changes will take effect by June time frame to be fair enough to the pilots who have already taken their viper and raptor test, that are awaiting retest.   I believe retest is three months after one takes their first test.  It used to be 6 months.  Pilots can verify this with Admiral Rivera if needed.  I will post the date here sometime this week. This change will only affect future TOP GUN applicants.  These changes are set forth to make it more competitive and a lot harder becoming a TOP GUN aboard the Raven.  TOP GUNS are considering the BEST OF THE BEST.  THE ELITES amongst all the pilots in the fleet.  So it is fitting only that ONLY the best gets selected and earned that honor.

In order to become a TOP GUN from now on aboard the Raven, all future pilots and pilots wannabes must do the following:

1.  Download and take the Viper Test located on the Raven website at the following link:

Viper Test

2.  Upon completion of the test, please send your test to be graded to BFC Fleet Admiral Miguel Rivera at the following email:

cag_vf84@yahoo.com

3.  You must score a 100% first time around ONLY can become a TOP GUN member aboard the Raven.  Pilots who have taken their qualifications test before this new rule takes effect, are excempted from this rule.  Only scores of 100% 1st time around on the viper test are accepted to become a TOP GUN aboard the Raven.

With that said, Raven Pilots and Pilot Wannabes that have not taken their qualifications test, study hard.  For this rule will apply to you if you have not taken your qualifications test before this new rule takes effect.

Good hunting to all the pilots aboard the Raven.....ONLY the best pilots in the fleet gets to pilot aboard the Raven. The Raven is the Flagship Chapter of the growing BFC Fleet so she needs to set a very high standard amongst the others.  So let the fun begin.....I will also announce here shortly, a little competition amongst all the Squadrons in the Raven AirWing as my Executive Officer announce on the Raven Group Page on our mother site already......

Regards, 

~Raven Actual

Raiders and Toaster Cylons are becoming more and more of a reality here and now in present day Science (Non)Fiction.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21576376

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2287226/Rise-machines-Army-robot-run-faster-man-throws-huge-cinder-blocks-like-child-throwing-toy.html

Battlestar Raven would just like to wish Raven Members:  Troy Copes and J.L. Harrah Jr. a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May the both of you have a great one!  

From all of crewmates here on Battlestar Raven!!!!!!!

SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!!

Colonials!

I hope the week has been treating all well.

A huge welcome & thank you to all of our new members as well, welcome aboard...gather 'round the fire & take a moment to talk story and meet your fellow constiuents at the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club.

Some news to share with all of you...and without tipping my hat too much on this...there is some Galacticon 3 news to share with you...the first thing is that we have SOLD OUT on our Gold memberships!

But not to worry, we have great plans still available...our Silver membership option is currently at the attractive price of $87.00....and that gets you in for the full weekend tour (and we do count that Friday as part of the weekend!)...what's more is that when you buy a G3 membership of any flavor, you also get a pass into ComicPalooza our sister Con...for the duration of you G3 pass!

Won't cost you a cent extra, gratis in other words.

That is two Cons for the price of one..!

Can't make it for the full weekend? No problem, we have daily memberships as well...(see, we have it covered!).

For ALL who don't know...we just announced Rehka Sharma as our newest guest...you knew that right?...so our news right now is that we are winding up for another BIG announcement very, very soon to compliment that one...here's where I don't tip my hat too much....I can't tell you the details yet!

Got your attention I bet...:-)

Keep watching...keep waiting...I promise very, very soon...

Other news of note...Richard Hatch will be appearing at Anaheim WonderCon March 29th-31st in of course Anaheim California...and will be conducting a Battlestar Galactica 35th Anniversary Special Panel on the Friday the 29th at 1230pm...so don't miss it.

Richard will be signing autographs of course & will be offereing his "Apollo to Zarek" CD for the discerning fan.

You can find the link to Richard's CD on the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club site & also on BattlestarGalactica.com so check it out!

OK, on to the festivities...for all you new members...every week we select a Hero of Battlestar Galactica & like the stars in the skies, they never end...and this being no exception to the rule, we are this week making note of a most gracious actress who played a VERY pivotal role in the re-imagined series....it's a testament to her acting skills that she had everyone talking about her character...some hated her, some loved her and plenty thought she was just misunderstood....having played a variety of characters from Star Trek to True Blood...she became the brooding Admiral Helena Cain...this weeks award goes to Michelle Forbes!

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

Hi, gang... 

                         Yeah, before anyone says anything, I've been MIA for quite a bit... I know.  Been involved in a lot of frakkin' legal felgercarb as of late.  My last entry mentioned my attempt to put a fence around my property due to stray dogs bothering my own dog... well, gods damn it, I wasn't fast enough.  My dog was attacked quite badly, and by a neighbor's dog that had gotten loose. He was bitten badly in 5 places... Once on the throat, twice on the chest, once on his right front leg, and once at the base of his tail. When Animal Control trapped the dog after a week, the bastard (excuse my French) had the brazen pogees to say that it wasn't HIS dog!!  When his frakking NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER WERE ON THE DOG'S ID TAG!!!  I just spent 2 weeks in court suing the jackass to make him pay for my dog's medical bills!!  I swear... I don't normally like to use the word, but sometimes I really HATE people.  Plus, if you add in the fact that my hours at work are all screwed up and nobody in Management can agree on a set shift schedule... and this last month has been HELL ON EARTH for me.  So I hope you can understand my absence, guys.  I hope to be around more often real soon, so, thanks for being patient with me.

  I was Just Over at Star Trek.com, And somebody Used their Love Of the Movie TOP GUN As A Topic.

  As A Public Service,I Left Word About the Raven's TOP GUN Competition,And Where to find Us.

  Let's see If Any of My Fellow Trekkies Have The Sauce!

I'm not endorsing this, but when I saw it, the first thing that came to mind was that this was an early model skin job, working as a female car sales person.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=382lJuzrO3M 

This was mentioned a few months back, so just a reminder:

Hi Friends,

Just a reminder that I'm doing a live show at Mount Baker Theatre in my home town of Bellingham, WA on Sunday, February 17, 3:30pm and I hope you can make it, please come if you can (about 600 people coming so far!). Lots of fun clips, stories, and fascinating information about bears, tigers, wolves.....and leeches. My goal is to leave you inspired and entertained! Should be a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon (the historic theatre is gorgeous too).

See below and here: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events/2013/chris-morgan-live-wild-side.

Feel free to forward this message to others who might be interested.

Thanks All,
Chris

Live appearance - Chris Morgan - Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, WA on Sunday, February 17 at 3:30pm.
Join TV host, carnivore ecologist, and global adventurer Chris Morgan for an afternoon of fun, laughter, adventure, and fascination.  
A brand new live show being launched in Chris's home town. This will be something quite special - an opportunity to enjoy never-before-seen footage, and all-at-once hilarious and moving stories from on location and in the field. A unique afternoon of entertainment. Epic footage from several exciting international locations (including Siberia, Peru, the Arctic, Alaska, Borneo), stories from Chris's bear research and TV work, and a chance to hear about BEARTREK, his remarkable new movie and campaign about the bears of the world. This show will appeal to everyone - there's adventure, culture, natural history - even motorbikes. Chris's talks are among the best you will ever attend!
Click here to purchase tickets: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events/2013/chris-morgan-live-wild-side 

  Just watched BLOOD AND CHROME On SyFy; and,I Am Pleased! 

  However, The fight to get this to Series Is Not Over yet! We Must CONTINUE To Put Pressure on the powers that Be At SyFy/NBC/Universal; They need to know that this Story MUST Carry on! We are Talking about the Early Stage of the First Cylon war(The War Lasted For How Many Years?) And, There Are MANY Stories Waiting to Be told!

 So, My fellow BSGManiacs, We Need to keep the Letters,E-Mails,Ect,Going; We Need To Get SyFy To save itself From The Boring Crap That Is Making people say"SyFy Isn't Sci-Fi Anymore"! We Need to Tell Urkel To go get a Real Job! We Need to Leave The Ghost hunting To Bill Murray and Co.! And, we Need To Send that Roger Corman Creature-of-the-Week Crap Back to the "Straight to DVD" Pile!  How? Simple: Tell Them this Via Feedback@nbcuni.com. Also,Use twitter and Facebook. Let's Do this People!    SO SAY WE ALL!!!

BATTLESTAR RAVEN WOULD JUST LIKE TO WISH OUR VERY OWN MARINE MEMBER: TRACY "MOJO" WILSO,

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE!  FROM ALL OF YOUR CREWMATES HERE ON THE RAVEN!

love the Idea

Hi Everyone in the BFC Universe,

I built my first Moebius Viper Mk-II almost a year and a half ago. Now that I have become the Flying Tiger's Squadron Leader I'm building a couple more Mk-II's to resemble the awesome Group Emblem created by none other than Dragon Lady, Actual of the Battlestar Raven.

I am using the shark mouth and flying tiger decals from Revell's 1/48 scale P-40B Tiger Shark model kit. I plan on using Testors clear decal paper to make my own call sign, tail number and the Battlestar's name "Raven" for my new Viper's

Does anyone know the correct Font used to create the decals I need to make? Here are a couple photos of my first Mk-II showing the decals I need to duplicate: Raven in place of Galactica

Any help would be greatly appreciated. To see more in process photos of Kara's New Viper check out my page at this link: http://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow

Thanks,

LT JG Reamer "Flying Tiger's" Squadron Leader and first "Top Gun" on the Air Wing

Hi Everyone in the BFC Universe,

I recently read a post asking how to send Viper test answers to Admiral Rivera. Those of you curently training as Viper and Raptor pilots know that both manuals contain 9 chapters. The test is broken down in 9 sections as well. I guess the problem is that each section in the test starts off at number 1. This is how I submitted my answers.

First, in your E-mail, greet Admiral Rivera and tell him which test you have completed, the Battlestar and Squadron you serve with. Next, the heading for each training manual is either VTM for Viper and RTM for Raptor. I simply used this format in my E-mail to the Admiral: 

VTM Test Answers:

VT-101 (this is the first chapter title)

1. A       Note: A is not the correct answer for the questions! ! ! ! You need to figure it out yourself! ! ! !

2. A

3. A

4. A

5. A

6. A

7. A

8. A

9. A

10. A

VT-102

1.

2.

And so on for each chapter of the test. Some chapters have less than 10 questions to answer and a couple chapters omit some of the numbered questions; don't ask why, I don't know.

Remember, the prize if you have a perfect score is "Top Gun" and you earned your "Senior Wings." Make your commander proud and achieve the coveted "Top Gun" status. SO SAY WE ALL! ! ! ! ! !

LT JG Reamer "Flying Tiger's" Squadron Leader  First "Top Gun" of the "Flying Tiger's" Air Wing

Battlestar Raven would just like to wish Raven Member:  Tilo Springer, a very Happy Birthday.  We hope you have a great one.  

The 13Th Colony wants Richard Hatch at their con!  A group of Classic Colonial Warriors would be at Vancouver Fan Expo reporting for duty to the original Apollo!   And I heard also a nice group of Reimagined BSG fans will be jogging around the con wearing double-tank tops and trek pants.  "Make a hole!"

Valorie Hoye fan club president's quote :

"We did a poll over at 13th Colony's Facebook page and (Vancouver's BSG Fan Club) and the clear winner for "Which guest would you like to see at FanExpo?" was Richard Hatch. We're thrilled Michael Hogan is lined up this year, but since we celebrate BSG in all its incarnations, we thought we'd ask. Thanks!"

http://www.facebook.com/groups/25594667100/

Battlestar Raven would just like to wish member, Oğuzhan Karabacak, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  We hope you have a great one.  

WE here on Battlestar Raven would just like to wish our member, Sharon Bronson, a very Happy Birthday.  WE hope you have a great one.

A lot of people have asked me just how I got started in on Battlestar Galactica...well, I thought finally I would tell the rather long tale (and I'm thinking that this particular story is going to have to be in parts!) but at least I can offer Part 1 today.

Like anything...I will caution you...there have been ups & downs...good & bad...mostly ups and mostly good...but life isn't perfect, ESPECIALLY when dealing with the Battlestar Galactica (now) franchise.

At any rate, I'm gonna go out of my way to downplay anything negative (because it's all really been a plus for the most part) and nope, not gonna name name's when it comes to anything contrary to the good spin on things.

As they say...(they?)..."Such is life!"...but here we go...

First of all let me say that I'm a fan of science fiction, not a "fanatic"...but a fan.

Just to make sure that you understand, I'm also a fan of fried chicken, but I don' t think I'd ever create a fan club dedicated to it either!

Now back in "the day" I started off pretty basically in my science fiction(y) viewing...there wasn't as much available to choose from (a lot of people complain that there isn't enough science fiction out there today...there WAS a point when there was almost nothing...BUT I'm gonna have to give props to a couple of shows that really made me happy as a kid, albiet watching them in re-runs...I suppose the granddaddy of 'em all was Star Trek:

and of course who could forget...Lost in Space?

There were a couple more of course...and again I will stress a "couple" more....Sci-Fi shows were cyclic in those days....basically if Gene Rodenberry or Irwin Allen didn't produce them....they weren't going to be there...anyway, so I was making myself happy with the re-runs of these two classics especially.

But finally...finally...and being the eager young lad that I was, I of course plopped myself down in front of the tv screen to watch this NEW show that was coming on the air...no, no, no...it was NOT Battlestar Galactica...this was a bit before that but I'm sure that some of you all will recall Space: 1999?

I will tell you that I was one bitter kid when that went off the air...it seemed to me (at the time) that ANY time they put something on the air that I actually liked, they would jerk the rug out from under me after a season or two.

(That's before I knew anything about advertising or studio politics for that matter!).

So, getting back to the Battlestar Galactica theme of the story...back in the day...I'm with my Mom heading down the freeway...and I don't know what particular errand we were on...in Corpus Christi Texas...as we are pulling off the aforementioned freeway (probably heading for K-Mart or something) she casually mentioned that there was a NEW science fiction show coming on called Battlestar something or other...I was like "What's a Battlestar?"...I think she finally rememembered..."Battlestar Galactica" which didn't help too much either.

Just a note on this...Star Wars was still fresh in memory, having been released a year before this...and Empire Strikes Back was two years or so away.

Side note: If I coudn't get Space: 1999 I at least could go see Star Wars a billion times!

Anyway, so I'm finding out all I can about this new show...in a very 70s limited way especially for a kid...remember, no internet...

So the magic moment happens, I finally, finally am able to sit back down in front of the tv to watch a NEW epsiodic sci-fi television series: Battlestar Galactica!

Ok, so I got a MOVIE!

It was great, I loved it...great story, effects, heroes...the whole works...and then...then as Captain Apollo and Lt. Starbuck are making their way across this bridge to escape the Ovions...A SPECIAL REPORT comes on the air!

What?

Yes...the historic peace treaty between Egypt & Israel...so now instead of a Battlestar I'm looking at Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter & Menachem Begin making nice to each other at Camp David!

In retrospect of course, I realize that this was an important thing...more important than a television show BUT...as I thought then (and incidentally think now)...they COULD have waited!

So, I'm waiting and waiting....as the newscasters droned on & on about this or that particular...the speeches, pronouncements...ad naseum.

Until....

And then they picked it up right back where we had left off....so joy...I was able to finish watching the pilot movie of Battlestar Galactica aka Saga of a Star World.

And now I had a reason to plop down in front of my television set every week...same Battlestar Galactica channel...same Battlestar Galactica time....

Well there is more...lot's more...but for now, I will leave this....

To Be Continued

well i am sorry to say i really missed the boat on this one. to tell you the truth i didnt even know what it was until recently, i found it on my x-mas 2012 vacation, and holy frak! in the two weeks that followed i can honestly say were the best i have ever spent watching anything. i watched all four seasons and loved everyone of them. i have to say i am a tradesman and not to good with computers, but i needed to find out more so i started to search online, which is how i got here. much to my disdain was how much criticism it got for its final season, i thought it was great and fitting. as i read through them i started to realize all these posts were for the most part two years old. now i dont even have an audience to listen to me soap box on how wrong they are and how right i felt the show was. well thanks again for the welcome and letting me vent a little. oh and i have never belonged to any group or club on the computer so if i break any rules or laws in here i am sorry in advance!