Posted by Dragonlady on November 13, 2012 at 8:41am
Colonials,
I just want to quickly post this here. Please join me in welcoming Lt.Jg. Jeff Dailey, as Battlestar Raven's new Communication Officer here. This completes the Raven's Command Staff. But everyone is more than welcome to join any department they want too. The more the merrier. Each and everyone of the department heads have what it takes to lead their own department. So anyone wanting to join, please proceed to the Raven's Group Page located at the following link:
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to serve onboard a battlestar, I, on behalf of our Commanding Officer, would like to invite you to join the Battlestar Raven. We are the flagship of the Battlestar Fanclub (BFC) Fleet and endeavor to provide an environment and experience that maintain the highest of standards. Please visit our group at The Battlestar Raven Group Page If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. Major Al Bartraw, XO
As the 11Th Fleet Liaison, the CDF Canadian Chapter rebuilder, It is my honor to wish a very Happy Birthday to Mr. Eric Chu, the Cylon God. Today It's the birthday of the man who designed the new Cylon Centurion and the new Basestar of BSG Reimagined.
Posted by Dragonlady on November 9, 2012 at 10:00am
Colonials,
I just thought I'd quickly sneak in and post this real quick....I just wanted to quickly wish my very own Executive Officer on the Raven, a very Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one. Thank you for everything in helping me get the Raven to where she is now since I took over. I greatly appreciate all the help and support you have given me. I am only good of a Commander as the people serving under me. Today is your day so ENJOY IT! THAT IS AN ORDER!!!!!!!!!! :-)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONCE AGAIN!!! Here is a little chocolate cake for you and a bottle of the finest "HOOCH" in the Fleet
;-) I made it myself which I learned to make during my tenure aboard the Battlestar Aries as her Chief Engineering Officer ;-) :-) Well, I had to find something to occupy myself when I am off duty LOL.............
Once of these days, we will meet in person and share a drink.... :-) But I warned you, I am not much of a drinker. But our one and only Chief on the Galactica is. I have seen it on two occassions when I met him at All Con Convention. :-) If you ever need anything on the side, do not hesitate to let me know. You know to get hold of me. :-) I have an open door policy.
And on my signal, prepare the Raven for departure to Rampart Station in the Colonial Defense Forces. That will be our stop on our way to our final destination: to redezvous with Battlestar Aries in the CDF 6th Fleet Area of Operation.....I am visiting a friend and keeping a promise to see how he is doing......
Posted by Bill Watters on November 9, 2012 at 12:25am
Reposting from my article on examiner:
Way back at the beginning of 2012 at WonderCon, there was a trailer shown during the Battlestar Galactica panel for a proposed prequel to the reimagined Battlestar Galactica series. Note that this shouldn't be confused with the other prequel series, Caprica, which was unfortunately cancelled after just one season in 2010 (and just when it was getting interesting).
The fan reaction was joyous to say the least, but then the punchline came that Syfy was balking at the idea of starting it back up again, especially when an unrelated movie adaptation is still being bantered about. Then over the months since then Blood and Chrome has been alternatively approved, on hold, cancelled, or approved but only as a direct to web property, more or less at random depending on the whim of the programming directors on any given day.
After a while it died down to the grumblings of fans who kept watching the bootleg trailer hoping that something would change. Well it seems that it has, and Entertainment Weekly has today broken the news that beginning this Friday, Blood and Chrome would be made available on Machinma in seven different twelve minute long webisodes. From there, it will then also air on Syfy as a two hour TV movie in early 2013 before being released to DVD for Christmas 2013.
Now will that be able to develop into something more than a single movie is anyone's guess however given that next year is the 35th anniversary of the original Galactica series, and the 10th anniversary of the reimagined series, pressure from fandom to bring back one of the most acclaimed and successful franchises will not be anything to dismiss lightly.
Posted by Dragonlady on November 8, 2012 at 11:30pm
Members of Battlestar Raven here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club,
Well here is the Minotaur logo finally. I tried my best to get it as close as I can to what Leonidas wanted which was a Minotaur with a Cylon Raider in each hand crushing it on a starry background. But this particular logo, the Minotaur on his left hand was slicing a Cylon Raider instead and got stuck on his blade. On his right hand, he is holding a Cylon Raider and actually pierced through it slowly with his sharp, pointy claw made out of steel. I guess it is almost the same concept which is destroying a Cylon Raider. I tried to get it as close as I could to what he wanted.
Leonidas, let me know if you are alright with this and if correction is needed at all. But, here is the Minotaur Squadron logo.
Posted by Dragonlady on November 6, 2012 at 5:58pm
Greetings,
As we all know, November 11, 2012 is Veterans Day. And speaking of veterans, we have members here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club, who are either serving or have served in the military. We here at Battlestar Raven. salutes all of you warriors, past or present, for your service and sacrifices made, in order to protect the very freedom we all so much enjoy and which this country was founded on. What all of you have done, will never be forgotten and will always be appreciated. Be proud of your heritage ( current branch of the service currently serving or have served in) and let it be known with pride.
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.
Before we move on to our award though, just a reminder to those folks in Portland Oregon, Orlando Florida, Providence Rhode Island, Long Beach Calfiornia & surrounding areas that there are four Cons underway or about to be underway that the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club will be at!
Obviously we'll be there to promote the club, but just as importantly to promote Galacticon III!
(Special note regards Long Beach Comic Con...Kate Vernon will not be able to attend due to a filming conflict), but Dr. Kevin Grazier (Science Advisor....among other shows...to the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, will be sitting in with us both Saturday and Sunday!
Be sure & catch up with Dan Allan & most of the original Battlestar Galactica cast members in Providence!
Portland Oregon: Orycon
Orlando: Hurricane Who
Providence: Rhode Island Comic Con
Long Beach: Long Beach Comic Con
OK, now for the award presentation...this goes out to a certifiably gifted & multi-talented artist, .whose music inspire's and provokes & moves whomever listens to it...music that completes whatever scene it's set to, whether on the screen or as a mental picture.
I was honored to be introduced to this fantastic musician by another fantastic musician several years ago....it so happened that I was helping Stu Phillips at his table during a Con in Burbank California...I think this is when the re-mastered version of the Knightrider soundtrack was coming out as a matter of fact...and Stu made my introduction to the person who we are honoring tonight.
"There is no better friend... and no worse enemy than a Raven Colonial Marine."
Be a part of an elite group of people. Join the Raven Colonial Marines ! I think our logo, which is done with pride by our Raven Commander, speaks for itself. You can also join our group page here: http://battlestarfanclub.com/group/raven-colonial-marine
So new recruits, are you ready to be one of us? Then take the first step and earn your title and spot here by joining the Raven Colonial Marines!!!!!! Once a Raven Colonial Marine, Always A Raven Colonial Marine!!!!!
Posted by Geoff Mark on November 1, 2012 at 9:42pm
Hello!
I'm making a fan film in Los Angeles in about two weeks, and I need a few BSG cosplayers to take center stage. If you have acting experience, I definitely want to hear from you. If you don't, I promise it'll be a fun day.
Right now the shoot is planned for the weekend of 11/15, exact date isn't solid yet. If you participate, you'll get a screen credit, a copy of the finished short film and food on set. And the chance to hang out with other BSG fans, and maybe one or two people from the show. Shhhh....
Posted by Dragonlady on November 1, 2012 at 4:30pm
Everyone,
Check this out. Battlestar Galactica very own Richard Hatch to star on the Season of Darkness:
NOVEMBER 7TH AT 7:30 PM
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 100 Universal City Plaza GATE #1
RSVP no later than November 6th. Everyone then must have a photo ID to show to get onto the lot. Admission and Parking is free. Doors will be open no later than 7pm.
THERE IS AN AFTER PARTY - The after party will be close by and start at roughly 10pm. That information will be handed out at the screening itself.
RSVP TO: cheryl@angelhawkproductions.com – and it will be forwarded to the appropriate person to add your name. Once you RSVP complete info will be sent to you. Note: this is in University City/North Hollywood next week – so please make sure you are in the Los Angeles area. Seating is very, very limited right now.
Thank you all for joining our group here. And we will try our best to make your experience not only as members but as fans of Battlestar Galactica like all of us here, a memorable one.
Also, the new Comic Palooza/Galacticon 3 promotional cards are awesome in helping spread the word about the Comic Palooza and Galacticon 3 Convention for next year. The two sided card was very easy to hand out and make people aware about Comic Palooza and Galacticon 3. This will be an awesome experience for all those in attendance next year.
Be safe everyone especially with the holidays coming up!
Here is some more Sci-Fi technology becoming a reality now. Behold:
Plasma Jet Electric Thrusters For Interplanetary Spacecraft! They seem to give much better thrust than the modern and wimpy ion engines. It also looks to be more cost effective, and easily scaled up or down depending on what sort of space craft you are working with.
This was sent to me by one of our NEWEST members here on the Battlestar Fan Club, Alex Beech. They live in New York, which all know was devastated by the recent super-storm. Even so, it is somewhat noble and admirable that they are not asking for help for them selves, but rather another person in need:
...My Mother, Tara my dog, and I fared well. Scary sounds but overall, not a terrible experience. Thanks for checking on us!!
By the way, BSG actor Lymari Nadal is the featured artist on our site,
www.indiegogo.com/legomproject. We're raising funds because our playwright friend is really sick. Needs a kidney transplant. Could you let your friends know?
Edward James Olmos and James Callis also made videos...check out our gallery.
Warmly,
Alex
I hope y’all will give it a look, and even if you can’t help personally, pass on the information. Podemos salvar una vida!
Posted by Dragonlady on October 31, 2012 at 5:00pm
Fellow Colonials,
I just want to wish each and everyone of you here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club, a very Happy Halloween" from all of us here on Battlestar Raven. I hope each and everyone of you enjoy this day with your children. Just do not eat too much of the goodies today. :-)
Sorry, still no GOOD blueprints for the Pegasus. The systems should be about the same though. Main differences being that the Pegasus has raptor bays on the sides of the landing bays, and is bigger with more engines, twice the landing bays, etc. The main components would be about the same though.
