Rising Star (TOS)

T.S.S. Rising Star is one of the 220 civilian ships of battlestar rag-tag fugitive fleet. 
== History ==
Prior to the Battle of Cimtar and subsequent fall of the Twelve Colonies, Rising Star was a luxury liner operated by Trans Stellar Spacelines which traveled throughout the Colonies and various sectors in the Colonial sphere of influence . It is capable of both atmospheric and space flight, as well as planetary landing and unaided launch . 
Rising Star consists of at least seven decks, including an "elite" level and storage facilities inaccessible by passengers . Among these levels are a gambling chancery , guest rooms , dining level and recreation level where visitors could watch Triad competitions . She also contains a main waiting area for passengers that arrive and depart the ship and various entertainment areas, such as open stages where dances and shows are performed . 
Her crew consists of various hired security guards, maitre d's, chancery game operators and other crew employed by Trans Stellar Spacelines.
== After the Thousand-Yahren War ==
With the Thousand-Yahren War resulting in a devastating defeat for the Colonials, Rising Star became one of the 220 ships to survive the Cylons' holocaust. Under the direction of Galactica's Warriors, including Flight Sergeant Ortega, Rising Star is used to rescue any surviving women and children on Caprica. Despite these restrictions, Ortega takes bribes by at least three men for spots aboard the ship . 
After the Fleet was settled, Commander opens the dining level on Rising Star as a morale booster among the survivors, in the hopes of giving them an evening to look forward too. So popular is this idea that the waiting list is noted to be at least a yahren long .
Further, many of the facilities aboard Rising Star are used by the survivors in the Fleet, including the chancery, dancing halls, and for sports, such as Triad. Shuttles between ships in the Fleet, such as Canaris, ferry survivors to and from Rising Star .
== Related Imagery ==
=== Astral Lounge ===
The Astral LoungeThis name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind Siress Blassie . is an open location featuring various tables and a large, open area for dancing. Celebrations held in Count Iblis' honor were held here following a Triad match wherein Boomer's blue team won . 
Maga and two other Borellian Nomen pursue Chameleon to Rising Star. While seated at a table, the youngest, Taba, violently reacts to sighting Chameleon with his dance partner, Siress Blassie, by drawing his laser bola, prompting the unwanted attention of Boomer and Jolly to Maga's disgust. A vertical supporter takes the brunt of the laser bola's impact before the bola self-destruct .
File:TOS - TMWNL - Astral Lounge with Vertical Supporter.jpg|An emptied Astral Lounge following Taba's drawing of laser bola .
File:TOS - TMWNL - Rod Dance.jpg|Acrobats performing the rod dance on a dance floor within the Astral Lounge . 
=== Dining ===
Rising Star features varying locations for fine dining, either in public or private.
Mushies.jpg| enjoys the mushies in a private dining area while on her date with .
MOTRS - Spectator's Lounge.png|A spectator's lounge, where Pallon serves drinks to and .
=== Gambling Chancery ===
A gambling chancery compartment features numerous games of chance, ranging from card games to slot machines. A row of slot-machine games within tubular projections are arrayed on a bulkhead, while other games of chance akin to dice games and card games, are hosted at various tables along the inside of the compartment . 
=== Sports ===
File:MOTRS - Triad Court and Spectator Section.png|The Triad court with spectators looking downward, and protected by a clear glass-like barrier .
Image:MOTRS - IFB Booth.png| and Zed provide sports coverage from a booth used by Inter-Fleet Broadcasting .
File:MOTRS - Officiator Station.png|The Officiator's station overseeing the Triad court .
File:MOTRS - VIP Seating.png|VIP (Very Important Person) seating situated above the green goal at the Triad court. Seated are Cassiopeia, and Sheba .
=== Stowage ===
=== Travel Facilities ===
==== Docking Lounge ====
The Docking LoungeThis name is seen on directional signage, most notably behind Jolly when he informs Apollo and Boomer that the Nomen have not yet left . is a pass-through room where those just docking egress into Rising Star. It also acts as a waiting room for passengers waiting for their shuttle. A bulkhead scanner shows various content, including Omega's recruitment commercial .
MOTRS - Cassiopeia in the Embarkation Lounge.png|
Cassiopeia waits for in an embarkation lounge before leaving on the next shuttle .
=== Other ===
MOTRS - Sparring in Rising Star Corridor.png|Corridor outside a locker room where rivals and Ortega spar after a heated Triad game .
File:MOTRS - Changing Room.png |Inside of a locker room where Ortega changes into his uniform before being slain .
== Notes ==
* The streamlined design of Rising Star is not typical for the ragtag fleet.
=== Re-imagined Series ===
* A ship matching Rising Star's design appears in civilian fleet in "Razor," as one of many visual nods to the Original Series in the episode. However, it was not Rising Star herself, as these ships were abandoned and did not make contact with civilian fleet. Another ship sharing the same configuration is part of Galactica's fleet , although it is not identified by name until "The Plan".
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