Beings of Light
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The Beings of Light are a mysterious race that travel using the Ship of Lights. Called angels by the primitive people on Kobol, these creatures helped them develop the civilization that would become the Twelve Colonies (War of the Gods). Apparently mistakes were made, and they seem reluctant to interfere directly with the Colonials or the Terrans, although they help Apollo and the Galactica save the Terrans from themselves (Experiment in Terra). Count Iblis is a fallen member of this race who has chosen to use his powers for darker purposes (War of the Gods).