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Happy Fourth of July Colonials!

Fellow Colonials!

     I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July!  As we celebrate another year of Freedom and Independence lets not forget those whom gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy what we have.  It may not appear like much at first glance, but when you sit down and reflect it all becomes clear.  Always cherish what you have Family and Friends whom are all around.  As well those whom have passed away due to old age or illness.  They are never forgotten and always remembered in our hearts.

     Lets not forget our members in the Armed Forces active, reserve, retired and passed on.  Let's not forget the civil service workers whom go out to help everyone they can each day.  Whether its an injury, cat stuck up on a tree, helping the homeless the list goes on.  I am sure many of you can recall a story or have witness a random act of kindness.

     It is not just our Freedom we are celebrating every 4th of July we are a small part of a bigger picture, bigger soul and it is my sincere hope we continue preserving what we have been given for the next generation.

      God Bless everyone wherever you are and be safe out there when handling fire works.  If you have children keep an eye out on them for their safety. 

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They are presently developing and fielding REAL LIFE LASER BLASTERS for infantry soldiers, just like The Original Series and Star Wars. This is not a big bulky impractical laser blaster, it looks just like the movie props and reportedly can set a human being on fire at about a half of a mile away. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5908969/Chinese-military-built-Star-Wars-like-laser-firing-AK-47s-capable-setting-people-FIRE.html

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They are presently developing and fielding REAL LIFE LASER BLASTERS for infantry soldiers, just like The Original Series and Star Wars. This is not a big bulky impractical laser blaster, it looks just like the movie props and reportedly can set a human being on fire at about a half of a mile away. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5908969/Chinese-military-built-Star-Wars-like-laser-firing-AK-47s-capable-setting-people-FIRE.html

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Once more, the Cylons have evolved. No longer content with the annihilation of the life form known as man, they now seek to feast upon the flesh of mankind. No doubt they will soon raise humans for their consumption as cattle are now raised for our own. 

By your command. BRRRAAAAAAAHP! Pardon me. 

https://www.intellihub.com/human-corpse-eating-robots-now-in-developmental-stages/

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Real world Cylons are evolving and  becoming much faster and more nimble. Also, note that they have a 360 degree continual field of vision for real time balance and maneuvering, so it's harder to get the drop on them. For any who  have been keeping up with this, they are much more capable than they were just a few years ago. Also note they are making autonomous tanks and "critters"  like squid, birds, etc. for swarming or covert surveillance, recon, etc. 

This article does not get into the exponential advances of AI, which is improving exponentially and is soon to surpass human cognitive capabilities. 

https://www.trunews.com/stream/human-like-robots-learning-to-run?utm_content=buffer29c30&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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12578089288?profile=original12578090676?profile=originalHappy Birthday Wednesday to the Raven Battle Group head organizer and Leader in the monthly Chat Room Adventure scenarios. He knows as much about Vipers, Raptors and Battlestars as any BSG Fan ever will. If you cut him, he bleeds the Black & Gold of the Raven Battle Group. Working his way up in the Club from "Nugget" to Viper Jock to Squadron Leader to Raven CAG, he now has rank and title as Actual of his own Raven Group, the Gunstar "Trireme". As one who has hung out with him, I can tell you he is a solid member of any Team he joins and a valuable asset to any organization. Happy Birthday to Trireme's "Old Man", and one of my Favorite Ravens: Keith Ranson.

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JUST A REMINDER: The Houston area Modelmania Model Show 2018 at the Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, Texas is Saturday April 28, 9 AM to 5 PM. The Battlestar Raven Chapter of the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club is sponsoring Categories 602 & 603. These include SyFy Fictional Vessels and Vehicles.

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Fellow Colonials,

                Today is about recognizing one of our own.  It is never easy to attend a convention and set up a table unless one particular person has deep pockets and always picking up the cost of the convention table for the 3 days there.  As a fan club it takes a group of people to get together and chip in the money to purchase the table in order for the BSG Chapter to attend and represent the Battlestar Fan Club there.  Depending the convention you are wanting to do with your chapter the cost can be $250 upwards of $500 not everyone can afford to spend that much.  Even some chapter members who want to do a convention at times simply cannot afford to go and represent their ship and Battlestar Fan Club. However there are a few who do the very best they can with what they have and go for broke because opportunities not taken are opportunities missed.  I am grateful to every single member here that takes a leap of faith and steps into the unknown only to learn from the initial experience.  Experience that helps them prepare for the next event and so on.  Every experience no matter how small or big helps elevate one in to a better appreciation and understanding what it takes to set up a convention table and talk to people they never met before.   If you ever have questions about setting up a table or on how to reach out and talk to people always feel free to contact me or another chapter commander.  Don’t let a budget fool you or not having the funds.  Simply take the time to put a little aside and encourage your shipmates on your chapter to do the same and save up for it.  If not this year’s then perhaps the next always keep your eye and focus on what you as a chapter want to achieve.  Nothing is impossible except the barrier we ourselves put up in front of us.

                I want to recognize Colonel Keith Ranson Commanding Officer the Gunstar Trireme.  As many of know Colonel Ranson loves Battlestar Galactica.  He is always taking time from busy schedule to build Sci Fi  Models including those BSG related.  He also likes to share trial and errors he has had in building model.  In the hope sharing will save a fellow model builder the heartache of making a bad mistake.  In addition he likes to engage online chat with fellow members in doing an online mission or storytelling.  There has been several time when he along with fellow chapter members wanted to take on a convention, but due to financial obligation his chapter could not do it.  It does happen truth be told not everyone has deep pockets to simply just pay the cost on their own in order to help fellow member try and attend.   What many here probably did not know is the Colonel Ranson does attend convention in one form or another.  Either through attending comic book store signings. Where comic book artist, Inkers or Story Teller show up to sign fans comic books and stuff.  From time to time actual actors / actresses do show up.  Colonel Ranson set up his tables set up at the local Librari-Con and also Fayetteville Comic-con.  We he proudly represents his ship the Gunstar Trireme and Battlestar Fan Club.  At this year’s Librari-Con he will be giving a presentation entitled 'Battlestar Galactica: The 40 Yarhen saga of A star world'.  Below I have put up a few photos he had sent me to show me he is doing the best he can with is chapter and fellow crew mates.  As many of you can see his efforts are not wasted vain in fact his efforts to represent are indeed valiant.

                For his actions for going up and above duty effective immediately Colonel Keith Ranson is hereby promoted to the rank of COMMANDER in the BFC Fleet!  Be advised he is the first Commander to be appointed to that rank.  I want to say thank you all and Rear Admiral Cherry Oclima for input as well. Please congratulate the Commander when your schedule permits Colonials  ~Salutes~.

Comic_Con Photo:

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Librari_Con:

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Pic #3 Cylon Base Stars:

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Pic #4 Remembering Richard at Samurai's

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Promotion Certificate Commander Keith Ranson.  Actual certificate will be framed and mailed out to you along with your Commander Rank Pins Sir congratulations.  If anyone see this certificate style used anyone else other than me for promoting to Commander and Admirals status only please let me ASAP.

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Fellow Colonials,

        I wanted to say Happy Good Friday to one and all.  Also Happy Easter Sunday to you and your Families.  Another great day we get to share with Family and Friends.  Take time to enjoy each others company and a great meal prepared by loving hands at the dining table.

       If your doing Easter egg hunting with your kids it's another fun time to make new memories.  Be safe out there and take care all of you. :)

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WELCOME TO ALL NEW BFC MEMBERS

HELLO EVERYONE,

I just wanted to quickly take my time to WELCOME all new members here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club.  Thank you for joining. We here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club are a very tight knit family of friends who loves Battlestar Galactica both old and new and Syfy as a whole.  We welcome each and everyone of you with open arms.  All we ask here at the leadership level is that you treat each other with respect.  There is  no name calling!  No berating of another person because of ones opinion or beliefs. No POLITICS of any sort ( I think we have enough of that in the real world ).   If you failed to adhere to those simple rules, your membership will be terminated immediately.  This is a place of fun and friendship in the spirit of Battlestar Galactica.  

Have fun everyone!

V/R

"DragonLady"

BFC Vice President 

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

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Emmy and Academy Award nominated actor, Edward James Olmos, known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner, Stand And Deliver, and many more, is joining the #CPX2018 lineup

View Bio: goo.gl/kHVUn7

View Guest Lineup: goo.gl/9HCJ3m

Buy Passes: goo.gl/94rWsM

Visit Website: www.comicpalooza.com

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New Raven Tactical Officer

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**INCOMING TRANSMISSION FROM THE RAVEN HEADQUARTERS**

On this day of the 6th of February 2018, the Battlestar Raven would like to welcome its new Tactical Officer, Lt. Fred “Harfang” Landry. Lt. Landry was the sole survivor of Battlestar Excalibur of the Colonial Defense Forces, who used to patrol the skies of Canada. Battlestar Excalibur was destroyed in battle. Wanting to get back to serving the Colonial Fleet, he transferred aboard Battlestar Raven and became her new Tactical Officer.

So, please join me in welcoming the newest member of the Raven Command Staff, Lt. Fred “Harfang” Landry.

Lt. Landry, please report the Raven Executive Officer Major Steve “Kreios” Tweed for your newcomer’s briefing.

~Raven Actual

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Oh BABY!  Quick! Somebody give me some cubits! Give me some cubits! Number Six, you have some STIFF competition! Oh goddesses of desire! I'll give you a lube job any where, any time! Wuhoo! Come on, seriously! Give me some cubits! Give me some cubits! 

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My record in the Colonial Fleet

My records in the Colonial Fleet:

  • September 2010 : Assigned to the CDF BSR-05 Excalibur under command of Colonel McGuire.
  • March 2011:  Certified for Operations
  • December 2011 :  Ensign Landry was rescued aboard Excalibur by  BSR-51 Responder crew 
  • December 2011:  assigned to BSR-51 Responder
  • January 2012:  Ensign Landry was appointed as 11Th Liaison by FADM Jenner 
  • February 2012: certified as Viper MKII pilot and Raptor pilot, 11041QC
  • September 2012: Promoted to major
  • September 2012: awarded Order of the Colonies, by CDF admiralty for work in rebuilding the 11th Fleet.
  • January 2013:  BSR-05 Excalibur is recomissionned and Colonel Fred Landry is appointed as Commanding Officer.
  • January 2013: Promoted to Colonel.
  • July 2013:  big Canadian BSG fan encounter at Montreal Comiccon with Edward James Olmos, Michael Hogan, Tamoh Penicket and James Callis.
  • 2013-2017:  Patrol in a wild area of space (Canada) without any big cylon encounter.
  • January 2017:  Colonel Landry resigned from BSR-05 Excalibur command.
  • January 2017:  assignment request to BFC-02 Raven.
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Yuval Harari is one of Israel's top experts on transhumanism, brain hacking, etc. Much of what he has talked of before is exactly like the skin job cylons or Blade Runner stuff.

**** Newest Info Will The Future Be Human? Touches on downloading brain data into replacement bodies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npfShBTNp3Q

Jump to 21 minutes to get to the topic. Otherwise the entire interview is enlightening to show what those who are developing this technology are up to, and disturbing. In some interviews he has discussed the REALITY of using chips to collect human thoughts, memories, and emotions and download them into a replacement body. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1LVCEVYDw0


The End of the Biological Era And The Rise Of Machines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoowkkeagYw

Techno-religion of transhumanism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzitBZApt0Q


The End of the Biological Era And The Rise Of Machines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoowkkeagYw

**** Newest Info Will The Future Be Human? Touches on downloading brain data into replacement bodies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npfShBTNp3Q ;

Some More Stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsxhvvUfjek

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
FEBRUARY IS INTERCOLONIAL  DOPAMINE AWARENESS MONTH (DAM).

February is Dopamine Awareness Month. Valentine's Day is a special day set aside for Dopamine Awareness. Dopamine is the venom that is on the tips of Cupid's arrows.(Remember that Cupid has been determined to be a Cylon agent acting to bring about disruptions and chaos throughout the Colonies where ever possible. He is ont of their most effective Psy-Ops agents).  Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that causes one's heart to float in the clouds, a strange butterflies flying in the stomach sensation, and of course temporary mental retardation as the brain's cognitive faculties are impaired. It is also responsible for feelings of attraction and bonding, such as one may feel for a puppy or their new born child. Dopamine should be treated as any other common intoxicant. When one is initially attracted to someone else, their brain is flooded with Dopamine, they lose all common sense, and become addicted to said individual. This is also called EROS. It is self centered and usually sexual "love," but it does not last, because just like any other drug, the body develops a resistance to Dopamine, and "That Loving Feeling" goes away. It is at this point most relationships are at risk of ending abruptly, as the individual seeks more stimulation from other sources to satisfy the desire for a Dopamine fix. However, in some cases EROS is supplemented by PHILEO AKA PHILIA, a more mutual sort of "love. " This is more of a sharing, give and take sort of relationship. Dopamine is still injected into the brain, but in more reasonable doses, and cognitive functions are less effected, hence less temporary mental retardation. Such a relationship has a better chance of lasting longer, however, if one partner feels they are giving and not receiving, the relationship again faces abrupt termination. However, if EROS and PHILEO are also supplemented by AGAPE, there is the greatest chance for a successful life long relationship. AGAPE is "love" that has no limits. and does not depend on the response or reaction of the other partner. There typically is little or no Dopamine release into the brain with AGAPE, so all cognitive functions remain in tact. Each type of "love" serves its purpose. Eros causes initial attraction and procreation. However, Eros deters mental function, so after a few months the body becomes immune to it in order for Phileo to kick in. This is a bonding "love" that a mother has for her new born child, for example. It is the "love" that motivates both partners to prepare for the child's arrival. After a period of time, Agape kicks in to help the family to raise the child until adulthood. Agape has no limits. It is the sort of "love" that a loyal dog has for its human. Agape love is required in raising a family, because the child will go crazy at certain phases in its life and drive the parents nuts. All inferior types of "love" would result in the child's death, mutilation, or expulsion from the family unit. Agape motivates the parents to overcome the emotions and difficulties they face and continue on unto the end. Agape always seeks what is best for the one "loved," so it is also involved in tough love and letting go if that is in the best interest of the other. A Dopamine intoxicated mind is not capable of such selfless actions.
So, please keep all of this in mind, and if at all possible, seek out, destroy, maliciously murder, mangle, mutilate, and utterly annihilate Cupid. And JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS. JUST SAY NO TO DOPAMINE! JUST SAY NOPE TO DOPE! Thank you for your attention.

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Doc Cottle Passes Away

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/tv-vet-donnelly-rhodes-of-battlestar-galactica-and-soap-dead-at-80/ar-BBI8CVf?li=BBnbfcL

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Donnelly Rhodes, whose myriad TV credits included Battlestar Galactica and Soap, died on Monday at the Baillie House Hospice in Maple Ridge, B.C. after a battle with cancer, CTV reports. He was 80.

Rhodes’ TV career began in the 1960s with appearances on series such as Bonanza, Wagon Train and Mission Impossible.  His first major role came with ABC’s groundbreaking Soap, where he played Dutch for several seasons. He then recurred on the CBS sitcom Report to Murphy, ABC’s Hill Street Blues and NBC’s Double Trouble before starring on Canada’s Danger Bay.

On Da Vinci’s Inquest Rhdoes played Det. Leo Shannon, before he joined Battlestar as Dr. Cottle. Most recently, he guested on last year’s Arrowverse crossover, playing Agent Smith.

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