New Caprican loco weed

: For a serious (albeit boring) treatment of this topic, see New Caprican leaf.
New Caprican loco weed, also known as Fleet WheatThis information was taken from a thread on the SciFi.com forums; this thread no longer exists. The Google cache version no longer exists, either. But we swear it was there, honest!, is a colloquial term for a mildly psychotropic plantConsidering its relatively quick application into familiar weed cigarettes and cigars by Roslin and presumably other New Capricans, New Caprican loco weed may be related to similar plants on and on some if not all of the Twelve Colonies. No information is available on whether the plant was a true weed or a parallel to the real-world Earth substance colloquially referred to as "weed" or "marijuana." discovered on New Caprica.
==History==
During the initial colonization of New Caprica, indigenous fauna and flora were catalogued as quickly as possible for potential uses. 
Even as crops were being planted in the alluvial deposits (with some of the produce immediately earmarked for the stills run by Saul "The Rummy" Tigh), the workers clearing the resilient native plant growth made a startling discovery. As the large piles of cleared weeds and roughage was lit on fire and began to burn, workers standing downwind began to feel ... funny. Valuable time was lost as an entire shift of workers ransacked supplies for any tasty edibles, stumbling about in a daze, laughing incessantly, and expressing their love repeatedly to anyone nearby (and sometimes, inanimate objects).
===Origins===
Exactly how the crop came to be common on New Caprica (and indeed, whether it is native to the planet) is unknown, however, several unofficial sources have suggested that the plant may have been brought to planets settled by the earliest migrants from as part of a terraforming process.
===Roslin's realization===
One person in particular was very interested in the properties of this particular plant: ex-President and former teacher Laura Roslin. As everyone knows, teachers really know how to party ("work hard, play harder" being a common motto), and Roslin is no exception. Her exploits while tripping the light fantastic on chamalla have been well-documented, as is her catchphrase, "Better Education (or Government) Through Chemistry," and have helped set the human race on the path to Earth (or to extinction, depending on what propaganda mill you shop at).
Roslin immediately obtained seeds and enough raw leaf to last any three headsThe term "head" refers to a "reefer" user. Stores on the real-world Earth that sell paraphernalia used in recreational drug use are known as "head shops." (And you thought you wouldn't learn anything useful by reading this article.) a lifetime and had it transported, under the cover of mid-afternoon, to her secret grow site, later referred to by Roslin as "my cabin in the woods by a stream." 
Her plans were foiled by the untimely arrival of the Cylons and the subjugation of the remaining humans - President Gaius Baltar being too busy drinking, popping pills, smoking (likely fumarella leaf or maybe even loco weed), and frakking his way into a stupor to do any real governing .
===The Cylon Occupation===
The Cylons, naturally, outlawed the weed, and basically anything else that allowed the humans to have any fun or see any relief from their dreary existence. Alcohol, however, remained legal. Several demonstrations were held, requesting the use of loco weed for medical purposes at the very least. The Cylons response was in character: brutality. It is thought that the list of prisoners to be executed contained many weed smokers and legalization activists, as well as the typical political prisoners. Tom Zarek was probably a double-threat .
===Return to the Fleet===
It is unknown whether seeds or plant stock of New Caprican loco weed were brought from the planet when the humans returned to the Fleet. It's likely, given her history, that Roslin has them growing as house plants on Colonial One. With the recent return of her cancer, Roslin is apt to claim the use of her stash is for "medical reasons". This actually plays out almost exactly in the episode "Islanded in a Stream of Stars". Roslin did save a little of the weed and smokes it in sickbay, saying that "Cottle won't mind - it's medicinal!" ... Spence, you're a prophet among all your other talents!
====Food shortage====
A critical food shortage may have been caused by overeating due to what has been termed "the munchies," a side effect of the drug. The Fleet attributed this storage to faulty food processors, but that is believed to be a coverup by loco weed smokers placed high up in the Fleet leadership. It is not known whether loco weed use contributed to Fat Apollo's weight issues, but it is considered likely.
==Description==
New Caprica loco weed is an annual plant, easily distinguishable by its hand-shaped .... wait, the plant itself is never seen. For all that is known, it could be a perennial. It is known that, according to Admiral Adama, "it's good" .
==Also known as==
* Fleet Wheat
* Fleet Weed
* New Caprican Gold
* New Caprica Root
* Psychobush
* Battleweed
* Capricough
* Wacky Tabbactica
* Human Projection
* Adama Bomba
* Cloud 9
* Red Eye
* Tigh Stick
* Caprican Cabinbush
* Battlestash Galactiganj
* New Caprican Outlaw Brand
==See Also==
* fumarella leaf
* Chamalla
* Galactic Acid
==References==
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