Post by Tinman on Dec 23, 2011 22:08:21 GMT -6
IL SERIES CYLON
The IL SERIES CYLONS, are the "Civilian Leadership" - they are typically the Politicians or Viceroys of the Cylon Empire. Intelligent, able to reason, lie and deceive (even to other Cylons) - the IL Series Cylons typically take on the everyday duties to maintain the non-military aspects of the Cylon Empire, typically commanding cities, rear-area supply and repair bases and occasionally Basestars on important missions for the Empire.
The Imperious Leader is promoted from the ranks of the IL-group.
Having been extensively upgraded over the years - there are different "models" inside the IL-Series - some with greater or lesser degrees of abilities and intellect. More modern versions tend to view themselves as superior to their early brethren.
There is also a "Rank Structure" or Cast in the IL Series - as with the Centurion Cylons - this is usually defined by the color of their robes. As in the picture above, the first cast is Gold in the continuation from the ranks of the gold colored Centurion Cylons - up to the two tone silver with black trim - these are direct servants and advisors to the Imperious Leader.
NOTE: One thing to notice is that the higher ranks of the IL Series Cylons have a "Cobra Like Hood" on their robes. Colonial Intelligence thinks this may harken back to something having to do with their previous reptilian masters but nothing definitive is known.
Unlike the Cylon Centurion, they have stereoscopic vision with two scanner "eyes" - similar in proportion to the eyes of humans, as well as a less-robotic monotone, yet harmonious male voice. They also express emotion, after a fashion, such as jealousy, power lust, and even laughter.
The IL series of Cylon have two brains much like Command Centurions, although like their brains, the IL series have a wider range of knowledge and information available to them. Whereas the Command Centurions have information about leadership and military matters - the IL Series has a very flexible and wide ranging choice of actions. It is this variant second brain that allows them to develop more human emotions and traits. All IL Series Cylons have a name.
One uniform trait of the IL-series is their ability for logical thought, though this is at times subdued over the desire for power in the Cylon hierarchy. The IL series however are not "combat" Cylons, and it is doubtful whether one has ever fired a weapon in a combat situation.
The IL SERIES CYLONS, are the "Civilian Leadership" - they are typically the Politicians or Viceroys of the Cylon Empire. Intelligent, able to reason, lie and deceive (even to other Cylons) - the IL Series Cylons typically take on the everyday duties to maintain the non-military aspects of the Cylon Empire, typically commanding cities, rear-area supply and repair bases and occasionally Basestars on important missions for the Empire.
The Imperious Leader is promoted from the ranks of the IL-group.
Having been extensively upgraded over the years - there are different "models" inside the IL-Series - some with greater or lesser degrees of abilities and intellect. More modern versions tend to view themselves as superior to their early brethren.
There is also a "Rank Structure" or Cast in the IL Series - as with the Centurion Cylons - this is usually defined by the color of their robes. As in the picture above, the first cast is Gold in the continuation from the ranks of the gold colored Centurion Cylons - up to the two tone silver with black trim - these are direct servants and advisors to the Imperious Leader.
NOTE: One thing to notice is that the higher ranks of the IL Series Cylons have a "Cobra Like Hood" on their robes. Colonial Intelligence thinks this may harken back to something having to do with their previous reptilian masters but nothing definitive is known.
Unlike the Cylon Centurion, they have stereoscopic vision with two scanner "eyes" - similar in proportion to the eyes of humans, as well as a less-robotic monotone, yet harmonious male voice. They also express emotion, after a fashion, such as jealousy, power lust, and even laughter.
The IL series of Cylon have two brains much like Command Centurions, although like their brains, the IL series have a wider range of knowledge and information available to them. Whereas the Command Centurions have information about leadership and military matters - the IL Series has a very flexible and wide ranging choice of actions. It is this variant second brain that allows them to develop more human emotions and traits. All IL Series Cylons have a name.
One uniform trait of the IL-series is their ability for logical thought, though this is at times subdued over the desire for power in the Cylon hierarchy. The IL series however are not "combat" Cylons, and it is doubtful whether one has ever fired a weapon in a combat situation.