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'''Johannes Rebmann''' ([[January 16]], [[1820]], [[Gerlingen]], [[Württemberg]] - [[October 4]], [[1876]], near [[Stuttgart]])<ref name="brit">{{Cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9062886/Johannes-Rebmann|title=Encyclopaedia Brittanica|accessmonthday=11 April|accessyear=2007}}</ref>
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was a [[Germany|German]] [[missionary]] and [[explorer]] credited with feats including being the first European, along with his accomplice [[Johann Ludwig Krapf]], to enter [[Africa]] from the [[Indian Ocean]] coast. They are also credited with being the first Europeans to find [[Kilimanjaro]] and [[Mt. Kenya]]. <ref name="brit" />
Their work there is also thought to have had effects on future African expeditions by Europeans, including the exploits of [[Sir Richard Burton]], [[John Hanning Speke]], and [[David Livingstone]]. <ref name="brit" />
[[Image:Krapf.jpeg|right|thumb|200px|Krapf, the German missionary who accompanied Rebmann in Africa]]
== Early life ==
[[Image:museumcylon.jpg|thumb||Old Cylon Centurion shown in a museum display in the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' miniseries]]
Rebmann was born the son of a [[Swabia]]n farmer and winegrower in 1820.<ref name="de0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/gerlingen.html|title= Childhood and youth|accessmonthday=2 June|accessyear=2007}}</ref> The village Rebmann lived in was very small, with only about 1500 inhabitants. <ref name="de0" /> Even at an early age, Rebmann aspired to be a "preacher and canvasser of the [[gospel]]". <ref name="de0" />
Later, when Rebmann became a young man, he chose to devote himself to being a missionary, and was trained in [[Basel]].<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bautz.de/bbkl/r/rebmann_j.shtml|title=www.bautz.de|accessmonthday=13 April|accessyear=2007}}</ref><ref name="sta">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gerlingen.kdrs.de/servlet/PB/menu/1107813/index.html|title=Statd Gurlingen|accessmonthday=13 April|accessyear=2007}}</ref>
The '''Cylons''' are a [[cybernetic]] [[civilization]] at war with the [[Twelve Colonies]] of humanity in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' [[science fiction]] franchise, in the original [[Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|1978]]/[[Galactica 1980|1980]] series and [[Battlestar Galactica (film)|movie]], as well as the 2003 [[Battlestar Galactica (re-imagining)|reimagining]].
Coupled with fellow missionary Johann Ludwig Krapf, Rebmann traveled to [[East Africa]] in [[1846]] by way of a ship entitled "arrow"<ref name="de0" />, where he worked in areas around [[Kenya]], as well as at various other locations. <ref name="bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bautz.de/bbkl/r/rebmann_j.shtml|title=www.bautz.de|accessmonthday=13 April|accessyear=2007}}</ref>
Their work was hard, and they had much trouble convincing tribal chiefs to let them speak to the people. <ref name="de1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/missionary.html|title= Time as a Missionary|accessmonthday=2 June|accessyear=2007}}</ref>
The nature and origins of Cylons differ greatly between the two ''Galacticas''.
Krapf noted the "surge of Islam" that was going through Africa, and wanted to make some sort of Christian defence or resistence against its influence. <ref name="de1" /> So, as the radius of the two missionaries work expanded, planned for Christian missionary outposts in the area began to develop. <ref name="de1" />
During his time in Africa, Rebmann kept a diary which he kept from 1848 until the end of his life.<ref name="de2" /> In this diary, Rebmann writes of how his trust in his christianity has and will keep him stable in the continent of Africa, where only very few Europeans had ventured before him.<ref name="de2" /> A certain extract from the diary, which Rebmann in turn took from the bible (psalm: 51, 12) reflects Rebamnn's belief in his faith:"Restore to me joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." <ref name="de2" />
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== Discovering Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya ==
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[[Image:Kibo summit of Mt Kilimanjaro 001.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Kibo Summit of Kilimanjaro, the mountain that Rebmann beheld snow upon]]
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In 1848, the two missionaries found Kilimanjaro.<ref name="de2">{{Cite web|
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[[Image:C7zerebus101.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Cylon (Battlestar Galactica)|Imperious Leader]] [[Erebus]], from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica#Comics and games|Battlestar Galactica]]'' videogame.]]
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=== History of the Cylons ===
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In the [[Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|1978 ''Galactica'' movie and series]] and the [[Galactica 1980|1980 spin-off]], the Cylons were created to serve the reptilian race of the Cylon Alliance. According to the [[Maximum Press]] comic of ''Battlestar Galactica'', just prior to the start of [[Cylon War|The Thousand Yahren War]], the Cylon imperious leader made a deal with the mysterious and demonic [[Count Iblis]] (meaning "[[Satan]]" in the [[Arabic language]]) to betray his entire race in exchange for power that would allow him to "become like Count Iblis." Count Iblis lied about the process of "empowerment" and changed the imperious leader into a cybernetic entity, more machine than man. Enraged, the imperious leader swore revenge and became more and more driven by conquest and warfare.
|accessyear=2007}}</ref> The following year, they saw Mt. Kenya, and became the first two Europeans to see the two mountains respectively.<ref name="ntz">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ntz.info/gen/n00518.html|title=www.ntz.info|accessmonthday=11 April|accessyear=2007}}</ref><ref name="de2" />
On the [[16th October|16th of October]], [[1847]], the two men set out for the mountain of [[Kasigau]]. <ref name="ntz" /> With them came eight tribesmen and a local caravan leader named Bwana Kheri. <ref name="ntz" />
Also in the Maximum Press comic, the Cylons were originally led by a ruthless, conquest and expansionism-driven emperor named Sobekkta, one of the original living Cylons, who were a race of intelligent reptiles. This fact is briefly mentioned in the 1978 movie-length premier of the series (near the end of episode 2 in syndication) when Apollo relates the Cylon's origin to Boxey. In the episode "War of the Gods", during Count Iblis's private discourse with [[Count Baltar]], Baltar mentions that he recognises Iblis's voice, with Iblis countering that if that was true it must have been "transcribed" over a thousand yahren (years) ago.
This expedition was designed with the goal of establishing some of the first mission posts in the region. <ref name="ntz" />
The journey was successful, and the group of tribesmen and the missionaries returned to Mombasa on [[27 October]].<ref name="ntz" />
Sometime during their journey or their stay in the region, Rebmann and Krapf learned of a great mountain referred to as 'Kilimansharo', who peaked the clouds and who was 'capped in silver'. <ref name="ntz" /> The two men, who, like most of Europe at the time, were under the impression that snow and ice could not exist so close to the equator, failed to realise at the time the significance of the mountain being 'topped with silver'. <ref name="ntz" />
At the beginning of the series the Cylons are singularly devoted to the destruction of humanity. The war between the two species is stated in the episode "Saga of a Star World" as being started when the Cylon empire sought to expand into the territory of a species allied with the colonies, that species being the Hasaries. Intervening on behalf of the conquered Hasaries, the human colonies helped their besieged neighbors win back their freedom. Due to those events, the Cylon empire now viewed the human race as their primary target.
However, the two missionaries, who had become just as much explorers as they were missionaries, became quite interested in Kilimansharo, and Krapf sought permission of the Mombasa [[governor]] for an expedition to the land of the Jagga, a people now known as the [[Chaga]], who lived and live on the actual slopes of Kilimanjaro. Krapf told the governor that this journey would be work-based. <ref name="ntz" />
=== Cylon government and politics ===
Despite this, Krapf did not accompany Rebmann on the journey, so only Bwana Kheri and Rebmann left for Kilimanjaro on the [[27th April]], [[1848]]. <ref name="ntz" />
Cylons are led by the Imperious Leader, an IL-Series Cylon elevated to a supreme leadership position over all Cylons. The Cylon Empire is also responsible for tributary powers under the aegis of the Cylon Alliance. The Ovions (an insectoid race enslaved by the Cylons and transported to the planet Carrilon for mining purposes) are the only known member of the Cylon Alliance shown onscreen, other than the Cylons themselves. This may be due to the fact that the Cylons rarely maintain alliances for longer than is necessary for efficiency; they regularly turn on and exterminate their living allies when it suits them. Cylon society is almost exclusively military - until the discovery of Gamoray, which the Colonial fleet had targeted for its rich fuel reserves, no civilian Cylon outpost has ever been seen by anyone.
Within two weeks, Rebmann and his guide were within sight of the great mountain. He noted in his journal the strange white on the summit of Kilimanjaro, and he questioned his guide on what he thought it was. According to Rebmann's log, the guide 'did not know what it was, but supposed it was coldness'. <ref name="ntz" /> It was then that Rebmann realised that Kilimanjaro, even though it was located in a region that was thought impossible to bear snow or 'coldness', as the guide referred to it, was in fact capped in it. <ref name="ntz" />
=== Types of Cylons ===
On [[November 10]], this is what was written in Rebmann's log:
Cylon society is composed of six models, four of which have been well-documented. All Cylons, from the IL-series down, typically repeat the phrase "By Your Command" when responding to an order.
{{cquote|This morning we discerned the Mountains of Jagga more distinctly than ever; and about ten o'clock I fancied I saw a dazzlingly white cloud. My Guide called the white which I saw merely 'Beredi,' cold; it was perfectly clear to me, however, that it could be nothing else but snow. <ref name="ntz" />
* '''Imperious Leader''': The leader of the Cylon Alliance and highest Cylon model. The [[Imperious Leader]] is an IL-Series Cylon with some extra augmentation, including a third brain and a body shell resembling the reptilian Cylons. One was killed at the Battle of Carillon and another was likely killed during the Battle of Gamoray. The voice of the Imperious Leader is almost always identical to that of [[Count Iblis]] (both were voiced by [[Patrick Macnee]]). However, in the ''Galactica: 1980'' episode "Space Croppers", [[Dennis Haysbert]] was the new voice of the Imperious Leader. It is stated in the original novelization of the pilot episode that the Imperious Leader's third brain is specifically designed to emulate the human mind (solely for the purpose of anticipating human actions).
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In 1849, these observations were published, but the findings were not truly accepted by most of the scientific [[community]] at the time. <ref name="ntz" />
* '''IL-Series''': Acts as a commander for the military and governor for civilians of the Alliance. They have two brains, a humanoid face and wear shimmering cloaks. They are almost feudal in nature and bicker among themselves frequently. IL-series Cylons have an effete human-sounding voice, unlike the flat mechanical tones of Centurions. They pride themselves on having two brains, as opposed to the single brains of Centurions. The IL-series also have two "eye" scanners as opposed to the one scanner of the Centurion model.
** [[Lucifer (Battlestar Galactica)|Lucifer]] - Baltar's second in command. Presumably led pursuit of the ''Galactica'' after Baltar's capture. (Voiced by [[Jonathan Harris]])
** Spectre - Commander on the planet Atilla in "The Young Lords". Enemy of Lucifer. (Voiced by [[Murray Matheson]])
Mt. Kenya was found by Krapf in the next year, on [[December 3]], 1849. The finding of this mountain was also met with disbelief in Europe, but the impact of the both of these findings was enough to trigger further investigations into other areas of Africa, thereby stimulated a growth of scientific (among other fields) knowledge of the regions, people, history and geography of the African continent. <ref name="brit" />
* '''Command Centurion''': Centurions with gold armor. These are the lower commanders for individual military units. The most well known Cylon character of this model was Commander Vulpa in "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero". Their voices are slightly different (lower pitched) than regular Centurions. In "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" book and in the original novelization of pilot episode by the same author it is stated that some (or all) Command Centurians also have multiple brains similar to the IL-Series. This upgrade is a reward for distinction and enables greater abilities as military strategists.
**In the novelization of the original series it is stated that there is an elite class of Command Centurians which act as executive officers to the Imperious Leader and are not subordinate to the IL-Series. In the TV series they are distinguished from other Command Centurians by black bands on their gold armor and are very rarely seen. Vulpa was originally of this class but had been demoted and stationed on ice planet Arcta.
== Other work in Africa <!-- Better title needed; discuss on talk --> ==
* '''Centurion''': Military androids with silver armor. Basic centurions make up the ground forces and pilots of the Alliance military. Centurions are armed with a powerful [[energy weapon]], often referred to as a blaster rifle. They also have [[bayonet]]s and [[sword]]s for close combat and execution of prisoners. (Although Earth's [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] [[Centurion (Roman army)|Centurion]]s commanded a unit of one hundred men, Cylon Centurions form the rank and file of the Cylon forces.) There are three Centurions that are given names in the series: Flight Leader Serpentine from "Saga of a Star World", Centuri from "The Night the Cylons Landed" and Cyrus from "The Return of Starbuck".
Rebamnn stayed in Africa for almost thirty consecutive years. He kept to a policy that, in order to truly have an impact on the African people, and to complete his task as a missionary, much patience was needed. <ref name="des" /> It appears that this policy was the driving force behind his many years of work on the continent. <ref name="des" />
**In the novelization of the original series it is stated that there is a class lower than the typical Centurian, that of the Cylon Drone. Though appearing identical to Centurians, Drones are not capable of sophisticated independent thought beyond following simple instructions to perform menial tasks. These are observed on the episode "The Living Legend" of the original series. Centurions can be relegated to Drone status for being rebellious, in which case they are essentially lobotomized.
**The Cylon Centurions – the type most often depicted in the original ''Battlestar Galactica'' – were strikingly similar to the [[Imperial stormtrooper]]s of ''[[Star Wars]]''. The similarities were noted by many at the time and may have been one of the factors that prompted [[20th Century Fox]]'s lawsuit for copyright infringement against [[Universal Studios]], the owners of ''Battlestar Galactica''. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed as "groundless."{{fact}}
As well as visiting Kilimanjaro, Rebmann and Krapf visited other areas of Africa, including the [[African Great Lakes]] and [[Mount Meru (Tanzania)|Mount Meru]].<ref name="ntz" /> He even became married to a fellow missionary, Anna Maria, née Maisch, with whom he spent 15 years doing missionary work in Africa before her death in [[1866]], and had a child with (who died sadly only days after his birth). <ref name="des" >{{Cite web|url=http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/start.html|title=Johannes Rebmann biography - mainpage|accessmonthday=4 June|accessyear=2007}}</ref>
* '''Android''': A Cylon android was featured on the Halloween episode of ''Galactica 1980''. Named Andromus, this model had a superficial human appearance, a condescending/superior attitude toward Centurions, and was believed to be entirely biomechanical. This particular character may have inspired the creation of the humanoid Cylon agents present in the re-imagined continuity.{{fact}}
Also during his time in Africa, after his expeditions to Kilimanjaro and around the Great lakes, he learned how to speak several native languages, as well as writing a [[dictionary]] in the [[Swahili]] language. <ref name="bio" />
=== The Slug Map ===
* '''Civilian''': There is also a unique Cylon with glittering robes, with what looks like a mask attached to its face. They are seen in the Imperious Leader's delegation to Gamoray in "The Living Legend". This is evidently some kind of civilian Cylon, as Gamoray was said to have a very large community of civilian Cylons, though how civilian Cylon society differed from its military was never explored.
[[Image:Slug map.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Slug Map, illustrating some of the missionaries findings]]
During their time in Africa, Krapf and Rebmann worked their way into the interior of the continent. They traveled to several areas in the regions of Central and Eastern Africa, including to what is now known as the African Great Lakes. <ref name="ntz" /> The finding of one especially large lake is depicted in a [[map]] known as the 'Slug' map. It was known by this name because the layout of the water body suggested a shape similar to that of a [[slug]].
On the map, several subtle but interesting things can be discovered, including, in the extreme North east section of the cartograph, a reference to a stream flowing through [[Lake Victoria]], then known by the missionaries as "the Ukerewa".
==== Multi-brain status and built-in lie detectors ====
A note is present describing how the waters of the stream were very sweet, but stained the teeth a sickly yellow. <ref name="ntz" /> This note is probably the first known text referring to the [[drinking water]], found primarily around and of Mount Meru, that has a high content of [[fluorine]] and in fact does cause a yellow-brown stain to the incisors which cannot be removed. <ref name="ntz" />
The Berklee book series also explored two other aspects of Cylon design. The first is the development of multiple brain status. This allows Cylons additional thinking and deductive abilities. The second is an unexplained talent for knowing when a human is lying.
Among other things, another piece of writing on the Slug Map -"From where the Magad [soda] is bought" - provides evidence that the soda [[trade]], the soda originating in [[Lake Natron]] (obviously not known by that name then), was active at that time in those regions of Africa in which the map depicts. <ref name="ntz" />
Presented in ''The Gun on Ice Planet Zero'' book, multi-brain status is presumed to be the upgraded inclusion of an auxiliary brain unit, allowing for higher-level thinking abilities. The command centurion and garrison commander on planet Tairac, Vulpa, demonstrated this ability.
The Slug map, having never been published, is now in the care of the [[Royal Geographical Society]] in [[London]]. <ref name="ntz" />
The Slug Map was presented to the Royal Geographical Society in [[1855]] by Erhardt, a fellow missionary. The map is described as such by the society:
*Cylon centurions (the chrome soldiers) have single brain status.
*Command centurions have three brain status.
*Imperious leaders enjoy three or four brain status.
*IL-series Cylons, such as Lucifer and Specter have second brain status.
{{cquote|Sketch of a Map from 1°N. to 15°S. Latitude and from 23° to 43°E. Longitude delineating the probably position and extent of the Sea of Uniamesi as being the continuation of the Lake Niasa and exhibiting the numerous heathen-tribes situated to the East and West of that great Inland-sea together with the Caravan routes leading to it and into the interior in general. In true accordance with the information received from natives - Representatives of various inland tribes - and Mahomidan inland traders. By the Revd. Messrs. Erhardt and F. Rebmann Missionaries of the Church Miss. Society in East Africa Kisaludini March 14 1855.<ref name="ntz" />
=== Cylon-designed spacecraft ===
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* '''[[Basestar]]''': A large warship mounting two pulsars, many laser turrets, and carrying 350 Raiders.
* '''[[Cylon Raider]]''': A heavy fighter with a crew of 3, two pilots and a commander. They are armed with dual-firing weapons.
* '''A-B Raider''': An advanced variation of the Raider, crewed by three Centurions and two Cylon Androids. Seen in the ''Galactica 1980'' episode "The Night the Cylons Landed" Part 1.
* '''Cylon Freighter''': A cargo ship referenced in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' soundtrack [http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/audio.htm]
* '''Cylon Tanker''': A ship for transporting the fuel "[[tylium]]" [http://www.firedragon.com/~cfleets/gallery/gallery-shipcyl.htm]
== Later life and death ==
==Battlestar Galactica (2003, 2004–)==
Having almost lost his eyesight for unknown reasons, Rebmann went back to Europe in September 1875. <ref name="de">{{citeweb|url=http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/end_of_life.html|title=Late in Rebmann's life|accessmonthday= 2 June|accessyear=2007}}</ref> He did this and returned to Germany for the first time in 29 years after being persuaded by a fellow missionary who was working in the area. He then proceded to take up residence in korntal, where he was close to his old friend Krapf. In the Spring of 1876, upon the advice of Krapf, he married the widow of another missionary from India, Louise Rebmann née. Däuble.<ref name="de" /> <ref name="de2" /> However, in the same year, on [[4 October]] [[1876]], Rebmann died of pneumonia.<ref name="brit" /><ref name="de" /> Encrypted on Rebmann's tombstone are the words "Saved in Jesus' Arms". <ref name="de" />
[[Image:Numbersix2.png|thumb|Number Six, a humanoid Cylon portrayed by [[Tricia Helfer]]]]
The Cylons of the 2003 miniseries and current [[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']] series are fundamentally different. In the new version, the Cylons were created by man as robotic workers and soldiers. As in the original series, the Cylons destroy almost the entire human civilization, chasing a few ship-borne survivors into deep space. Unlike the original series, however, the reimagined series includes twelve Cylon models who are nearly indistinguishable from human beings. Alongside the humanoid models, there are also Centurions (purely mechanical soldiers and laborers) as well as partially biological spacecraft.
The legacy that he left behind him is preserved by the Johannes Rebmann Foundation, a religious society devoted to Rebmann and his memory. <ref name="de" />
The humanoid Cylons are virtually indistinguishable from humans. They are specialized models which are used for infiltration, and the revelation that Cylon infiltrators can perfectly mimic human form, even down to the [[Organ (anatomy)|internal organs]] and [[lymphatic system]], creates a wave of fear and paranoia among the humans. Some humanoid Cylons are "sleeper" agents, programmed with false memories so they think they are human. Cylons can interact with humans very convincingly, even being capable of intimate emotional and sexual relationships. Although they cannot successfully reproduce with each other, several episodes have shown one successful case of Cylons creating living offspring with humans. The Cylons are also capable of the same psychological and emotional responses as human beings. Nonetheless, they have certain superhuman abilities, such as increased stamina, the ability to physically interface with computer systems and a seemingly universal understanding of computer software.
Rebmann's work in Africa, both as a missionary and as an explorer, allowed for much of the progress that has been made in those parts of the world possible. <ref name="de" />
== See also ==
Many of the new Cylons also follow a monotheistic religion. Religious fanaticism partially motivates their genocide of humanity, and despite their origins, the Cylons believe themselves to be spiritual beings.
*[[Tanzania]]
*[[Rebmann Glacier]] - [[Glacier]] named after Rebmann.
== References ==
Many Cylons have the ability to download their consciousness into another body when the body they are currently using is killed or destroyed. The second season of ''Battlestar Galactica'' explored this notion in greater depth—the limited range of these downloads required the Cylons to build a "Resurrection Ship" to capture downloads from the human fleet, while the episode "[[Scar (Battlestar Galactica)|Scar]]" established that the downloading procedure is shared by the Raider spacecraft. An entire episode, "[[Downloaded (Battlestar Galactica)|Downloaded]]", also centered around the difficulties of two Cylon characters adjusting to their lives after downloading into new bodies.
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=== Further Reading ===
The known Cylon models are as follows:
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*[http://www.britannica.com Encyclopedia Brittanica]
*[http://www.ntz.info/ http://www.ntz.info] - primary source of information.
*[http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/start.html Extensive biography of Rebmann and his work in Africa] - sitemap
*{{cite book|title=Do' Missionar vo' Deradenga|chapter=|author=Gütl, Clemens|publisher=|pages=|date=2001|id=}}
*{{cite book|title=Memoir on the East African Slave trade|chapter=|author=Gütl, Clemens|editor=|publisher=|pages=|date=2002|id=}} - publication of an unpublished document from [[1853]].
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== External links ==
===Centurions===
*[http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.gerlingen.kdrs.de/servlet/PB/menu/1107813/index.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=9&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DJohannes%2BRebmann%26hl%3Den The Johannes Rebmann Foundation website] - translated into English
[[Image:Cylon.PNG|150px|thumb|The updated Centurion model]]
[http://www.johannes-rebmann-stiftung.de/en/missionaries/rebmann/operational_area.html Biography - operational area] - Information and a map of Rebmann's area of Missionary operation in Africa
The Cylon Centurion is used as a common laborer and soldier. So far the only model shown in the series is the infantry type which possesses less intelligence than the human models, and is purely mechanical. Also, Centurions are not self-aware. The humanoid Cylons chose this simpler programming to prevent Centurions from rebelling. As such they cannot distinguish between different Cylons of the same humanoid model. The Centurion has a streamlined look, retaining the silver appearance, robotic body, helmet-like head and oscillating red bar eye of the original series' Centurions, while being larger, stronger, and more agile. They also have retractable weapons in their lower arms, bladed fingertips, and are often heavily armored. The miniseries hints that this Centurion is descended from something not unlike the Centurion of the 1978 series. Unlike the original series, these Centurions have not been seen using speech. Ronald D. Moore has commented on his blog that these new Cylon Centurions do not download into new bodies when they are destroyed.
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===Humanoid Cylons===
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Ronald D. Moore has confirmed in interviews that there are 12 different models of humanoid Cylon, with many copies of each model in existence. Moore has also stated that the humanoid Cylons are not based on pre-existing humans: "The idea is not that there was likely an original human model that they were copied from. The idea was that these models of Cylon were sort of developed out of their own study of us. The Cylons on some level looked at humanity and said "You know what? There's really only 12 of you." If these are the 12, and sort of if you look at them they each represent different archetypes of what humanity is."
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The humanoid Cylons appear to be responsible for command decisions. While the command structure has not been fully explored, some hints at organization have been revealed. In the Season 3 episode "[[Precipice (Battlestar Galactica)|Precipice]]", a Cylon council (made up of multiple copies of several models) appears to cast votes collectively by model, indicating that model plays an important role in the hierarchy of Cylon society.
The seven humanoid models revealed so far include:
====Number Two (aka Brother Cavil)====
{{main|Brother Cavil}}
Cavil first appears on Galactica, posing as a priest. His nature as a Cylon is revealed when a second copy appears on Caprica.
Brother Cavil is played by [[Dean Stockwell]]. His model number was revealed in the show's closed-captioning.
====Number Three (aka D'Anna Biers)====
{{main|Number Three (Battlestar Galactica)}}
The Number Three model first appeared as D'Anna Biers, a reporter for the Fleet News Service who is asked by President Roslin and Commander Adama to create a documentary to help the fleet relate to the hard-working staff on the Galactica.
Number Threes are played by [[Lucy Lawless]].
====Number Five (aka Aaron Doral)====
{{main|Number Five (Battlestar Galactica)}}
In the miniseries, Doral appears as a public relations worker for the abortive ''Battlestar Galactica'' museum.
Number Fives are played by [[Matthew Bennett]].
====Number Six====
{{main|Number Six (Battlestar Galactica)}}
The first model explicitly revealed to be a Cylon in the miniseries, the Sixes often use seduction to their advantage. Important copies include Shelley Godfrey, Gina, and Caprica Six.
Number Sixes are played by [[Tricia Helfer]].
====Number Eight (aka Sharon)====
{{main|Number Eight (Battlestar Galactica)}}
Sharon "Boomer" Valerii first appears as a pilot aboard the Galactica. Her true nature as a Cylon was only revealed at the end of the miniseries, and the series quickly establishes that Sharon is a sleeper agent, unaware of her true nature and programmed to carry out attacks on the fleet without her human side realizing what she is doing. She was revealed to be the 8th model in the episode "Downloaded". The other significant copy of this model, Sharon Agathon, married Karl "Helo" Agathon, rebelled against the Cylons, and joined forces with the Colonials.
Her child with Helo, a daughter named Hera, is the first natural conception of a Cylon/human hybrid. Such a child is the subject of a Cylon prophecy and therefore very important as it was a 'child born of love'. The child was hidden from the Cylons and her parents; neither parent knows the child is alive and they were told the child had died after birth and was incinerated. During the exodus from New Caprica the child's adoptive mother was killed and she fell into the hands of a number three Cylon.
Number Eights are played by [[Grace Park (actress)|Grace Park]].
====Leoben Conoy (Cylon Model Number Unknown)====
{{main|Leoben Conoy}}
Leoben first appears as a smuggler at the munitions depot at Ragnar Anchorage. His role appears to be one of manipulation and deceit, skillfully mixing truth with lies.
Leoben Conoy is played by [[Callum Keith Rennie]].
====Simon (Cylon Model Number Unknown)====
[[Image:BSG05EP205_024CS_(Small).jpg|thumb|Simon]]
Simon appears to be a tall, slender, black male with closely cropped or balding hair. He first appears posing as a human physician treating Starbuck for a gunshot wound in what was supposedly a hospital on Caprica. In reality, he was also performing invasive tests on her reproductive organs. After Starbuck begins to suspect Simon's true nature and kills him, she escapes from the facility, her fears confirmed when a second copy of the model greets her on her way.
Simon is played by [[Rick Worthy]].
===Cylon spacecraft===
Cylon spacecraft in the new series are of a biomechanical design. Most are Cylons themselves, and in the episode titled "Scar" it is made clear that they do have intelligence and are resurrected by the Resurrection Ship as are the other models of Cylons.
* [[Cylon Raider|Raider]]
* [[Cylon Heavy Raider|Heavy Raider]]
* [[Basestar]]
* [[Resurrection Ship]]
==External links==
*[http://battlestarwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Cylons "Cylons" at Battlestar Wiki]
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