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{{disline|For other articles on subjects with this name, see: [[Icarus (disambiguation)]].}}
{{disline|For other articles on subjects with this name, see: [[Icarus (disambiguation)]].}}


'''''Icarus''''' is the [[Prison Barge]] within the {{TOS-RH|The Fleet|fugitive Fleet}}<ref name="p43">{{Cite book/RH|1|43}}</ref>. In addition to [[hyperspeed]] capacity<ref name="p224">{{Cite book/RH|1|224}}</ref>, it is one of the few ships within the Fleet that are armed with light laser weapons for defensive purposes<ref name="p240">{{Cite book/RH|1|240}}</ref>.
'''''Ursus''''' is a ship of ill-repute throughout the {{TOS-RH|The Fleet|fugitive Fleet}}<ref name="p132">{{Cite book/RH|1|132}}</ref>, known to harbor the more seedier denizens of the Fleet and with a variety of rumors surrounding the goings on aboard the ship. These beliefs varied from ''Ursus'' being a low-class gambling barge ("a poor man's ''{{TOS-RH|Rising Star}}''") to a den of depravity<ref name="p133">{{Cite book/RH|1|133}}</ref>, resulting in various crackdowns by Commander {{TOS-RH|Adama}} numerous times a yahren<ref name="p132"/>.


In {{TOS-RH|7360}}, the population aboard ''Icarus'' totals 427 prisoners, 13 of whom are {{TOS-RH|Borellian Nomen}}. Of note, each of the 13 Borellian Nomen were isolated from the others in order to best contain them, a lesson learned after a time<ref name="p43"/>.
== Layout ==


During an insurrection within the Fleet foster prompted by {{TOS-RH|Iblis|an ersatz}} Ambassador [[Puck]], Borellian Nomen lead by [[Gar'Tokk]] slaughter all of the wardens aboard. Assuming command of ''Icarus'', Gar'Tokk frees the prisoners on the condition they did not interfere with the Nomen<ref name="p154-156">{{Cite book/RH|1|154-156}}</ref>.
''Ursus''{{'}} overall layout features a bridge with a singular [[ascensior]]<ref name="p137">{{Cite book/RH|1|137}}</ref>, allowing transit to and from "The Pit," the lower level chamber of the ship that ran around the circumference of the ship<ref name="p138">{{Cite book/RH|1|138}}</ref>, where its denizens reside. The bridge is described as "cramped and dingy," with outmoded technologies and replete with [[blaster]]s and population-control gear<ref name="p134">{{Cite book/RH|1|134}}</ref>.  


''Icarus'' escapes from the Fleet during this internal turmoil, as other ships in the Fleet declare their support and secede from the Fleet, amongst them ''[[Scorpius Ascendant]]''<ref name="p224"/>.  
People may enter or depart the vessel via the use of a shuttle bay in the lower level, operated by a commercial intra-fleet service, leading them to and from the Pit directly<ref name="p137"/> {{RH|Armageddon}}.


Later, Iblis reveals his intent on having ''Icarus'' attack ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}'' to Gar'Tokk and, upon preparing to do that, Gar'Tokk is informed of a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} attack on the Fleet<ref name="p268-269">{{Cite book/RH|1|268-269}}</ref>. Gar'Tokk refuses to abide, breaks his pact with Iblis, and under his command ''Icarus'' rejoins the Fleet and re-imprisons the prisoners he and his Nomen had previously freed<ref name="p276">{{Cite book/RH|1|276}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.  
=== The Pit ===
 
"The Pit" is the nickname for the lower level of ''Ursus'', where the most unwanted denizens of the Fleet reside. Its social structure is reputed to be similar to pack animals, where one must fight to retain—and advance—their social standing<ref name="p133"/>. Assistance to these persons is not directly offered by Morgan or his personnel, unless it is specifically requested by a denizen<ref name="p137"/>.
 
In {{TOS-RH|7360}}, [[Dalton]] recalls a "crumbling urban area on [[Aries]]" upon looking at the decrepitude of the Pit's surroundings. The Pit is a wide open space, its walls believed to either be corroded or coated with byproducts resulting from massive chemical use, particularly with pits of various open fires burning<ref name="p136">{{Cite book/RH|1|136}}</ref>.
 
A smaller area of the Pit was "far cleaner," and home to the [[Cult of the Serpent]], whose side corridors and quarters were greater cared for, even decorated<ref name="p138"/> {{RH|Armageddon}}.
 
== History ==
 
In {{TOS-RH|7360}}, the ship's captain is {{TOS-RH|Morgan}}, a former {{TOS-RH|Warrior}} who had previously trained {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} and {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}}. With his first officer, [[Portia]], and his crew, Morgan believes that a show of fearless strength was important to keep these unwanted people in line, while also permitting these lowest elements to congregate aboard ''Ursus'' so that they can prey mostly on each other, thus isolating predators from the Fleet's larger population<ref name="p134"/>.
 
During an insurrection within the Fleet fostered by {{TOS-RH|Iblis|an ersatz}} Ambassador [[Puck]], the [[Cult of the Serpent]]'s leader, {{TOS-RH|Tybalt}}, kill the only potential witness to the real Puck's demise, an [[agro-worker]] named [[Terence]]<ref name="p154-156">{{Cite book/RH|1|154-156}}</ref>. This discovery is uncovered by {{TOS-RH|Troy}} and [[Dalton]], resulting in both their subsequent capture<ref name="p144">{{Cite book/RH|1|144}}</ref> and Morgan's death via a publicly broadcast execution by Tybalt<ref name="p198">{{Cite book/RH|1|198}}</ref>, and a fierce battle by a Colonial Warrior detachment that reveals many things during the decimation of Tybalt's cult, culminating in its leader's death by {{TOS-RH|Athena}}'s hand<ref name="p220">{{Cite book/RH|1|220}}</ref>.
 
In the events following {{TOS-RH|Apollo}}'s ascension to commander of the Fleet, {{TOS-RH|Quorum of Twelve}}'s President {{TOS-RH|Tigh}} pledges closer monitoring of the Pit, efforts to make it "clean and orderly," as well as better hygiene of its denizens through frequent visits from a medical team<ref name="p276">{{Cite book/RH|1|276}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.
 
== Notes ==
 
* "Ursus" is [[w:Ursus (genus)|the scientific classification of the bear]], from the Latin.


== References ==
== References ==
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Ursus is a ship of ill-repute throughout the fugitive Fleet[1], known to harbor the more seedier denizens of the Fleet and with a variety of rumors surrounding the goings on aboard the ship. These beliefs varied from Ursus being a low-class gambling barge ("a poor man's Rising Star") to a den of depravity[2], resulting in various crackdowns by Commander Adama numerous times a yahren[1].

Layout

Ursus' overall layout features a bridge with a singular ascensior[3], allowing transit to and from "The Pit," the lower level chamber of the ship that ran around the circumference of the ship[4], where its denizens reside. The bridge is described as "cramped and dingy," with outmoded technologies and replete with blasters and population-control gear[5].

People may enter or depart the vessel via the use of a shuttle bay in the lower level, operated by a commercial intra-fleet service, leading them to and from the Pit directly[3] (RH: Armageddon).

The Pit

"The Pit" is the nickname for the lower level of Ursus, where the most unwanted denizens of the Fleet reside. Its social structure is reputed to be similar to pack animals, where one must fight to retain—and advance—their social standing[2]. Assistance to these persons is not directly offered by Morgan or his personnel, unless it is specifically requested by a denizen[3].

In 7360, Dalton recalls a "crumbling urban area on Aries" upon looking at the decrepitude of the Pit's surroundings. The Pit is a wide open space, its walls believed to either be corroded or coated with byproducts resulting from massive chemical use, particularly with pits of various open fires burning[6].

A smaller area of the Pit was "far cleaner," and home to the Cult of the Serpent, whose side corridors and quarters were greater cared for, even decorated[4] (RH: Armageddon).

History

In 7360, the ship's captain is Morgan, a former Warrior who had previously trained Apollo and Starbuck. With his first officer, Portia, and his crew, Morgan believes that a show of fearless strength was important to keep these unwanted people in line, while also permitting these lowest elements to congregate aboard Ursus so that they can prey mostly on each other, thus isolating predators from the Fleet's larger population[5].

During an insurrection within the Fleet fostered by an ersatz Ambassador Puck, the Cult of the Serpent's leader, Tybalt, kill the only potential witness to the real Puck's demise, an agro-worker named Terence[7]. This discovery is uncovered by Troy and Dalton, resulting in both their subsequent capture[8] and Morgan's death via a publicly broadcast execution by Tybalt[9], and a fierce battle by a Colonial Warrior detachment that reveals many things during the decimation of Tybalt's cult, culminating in its leader's death by Athena's hand[10].

In the events following Apollo's ascension to commander of the Fleet, Quorum of Twelve's President Tigh pledges closer monitoring of the Pit, efforts to make it "clean and orderly," as well as better hygiene of its denizens through frequent visits from a medical team[11] (RH: Armageddon).

Notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 132.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 133.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 137.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 138.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 134.
  6. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 136.
  7. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 154-156.
  8. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 144.
  9. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 198.
  10. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 220.
  11. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 276.
Ships in Richard Hatch's continuation novels


Fleet: Adena | Agro-3 | Celestra | Cerebus | Delphi | Hephaestus | Icarus | Neptune | Rising Star | Scorpius Ascendant | Ursus

Colonial Miliary: Galactica | Pegasus | Viper

Cylons: Basestar | Raider | Dark Raider

Aliens: Lightship | Sky craft

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