Battlestar Galactica: Colonial Raptor (RDM) - Spacedock 

"Low speed and blocky frame, workhorse of the fleet" Sounds familiar to me, somehow.

As Han Solo said about the Millennium Falcon, "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."

When Adams says in the finale"I will lead a raptor assault with anyone who is willing to join me. " always sends chills down my spine. He knew they where tough.

I must say, I really like the Colonial Raptor. The design really reminds me of a real plane, specifically the A-10 "Warthog"

And there's still one floating around on Earth somewhere after 150,000 years.

For me, the Raptor is one of the more realistic ships in sci-fi. I love the design and appreciate the thought that went into it.

I really like the Raptor. It was such a useful ship. I would want to be a Raptor pilot. Viper pilots have only one kind of engagement whereas the Raptor pilot experienced a huge variety of missions. The Raptor reminds me of the UH-60 Black Hawk, with the added advantage of significant range and without the vulnerability of the Black Hawk’s rotors. What an awesome little ship.

Late to the party I know but I wanted to add that these remind me very much of the small craft that traditionally serve within larger fleets, traditionally commanded by a Coxswain; basically they deliver the mail. Some times that mail is a boarding party, sometimes it's a mine, sometimes (more often these days) a buttload of 50cal at anything that needs to be distracted...sometimes they also deliver the mail. It's something I wish more sci-fi bothered to examine, because small craft have some amazing stories; for one of the best look up the landing craft the original SAS used to reach mainland France for the raid on St Nazaire.

"That's my Raptor wranglers...Always looking for new and interesting ways to get killed."-Karl 'Helo' Agathon

Apologies for the lower audio quality on the commentary this week, experiencing some hardware problems. This will be resolved for next week's video. Thanks for watching.

Raptor or Viper. What's the mission? You're talking about two ships with different capacities and roles. The fleet can't do without either of them. Each had jobs that need to be done and for which the other is not a replacement. The thoughtful tactician and strategist respects the diverse capacities of his tools and uses each for the jobs they can do. And knows how they complement each other in the overall mission. Never dis your comrade who's doing a different job. In the end, if you have a skillful commander, the other guy who's doing some other role is backing you up and you're backing him/her up. The mission is everything.

One of the first episodes of the (at the time) newest BSG series I saw was the Raptor in it's fully armament mode and immediately fell in love. It reminded me so much of taking the reflective, angled design from an Apache and meshing it with a Hind and allowing it to travel faster than light had my jaw on the floor.

Personally I fell in love when I realized that it was somewhat of a colonal AWACS as well as the fact that it had that ECM suite, EW isn't seen a whole lot in Sci-Fi, so its existence is really cool

It's an excellent multirole craft similar to the A-6 Intruder combined with scout, transport, and attack helicopters. I always liked the Raptor. The Assault Raptor is especially useful in BSG Deadlock, where it can paint targets to aid in fire control, fire guided missiles, eliminate mines, deliver marines, and so on. I'm curious to see if they add the FTL capability to them in the next season of the game.

This would also be an awesome design for an Earth made alternative of the tel'tak on stargate just saying.

If I flew for the Colonial Fleet, I would want to be a Raptor pilot! YOU HAVE YOUR OWN FTL DRIVE! How exciting would that be to sit at the edge of the Cylon DRADIS range and gather intelligence? I love those big clunky things.

PLEASE do one about the black stealth viper they built out of spare parts. Remember? Then Katie Sackhoff stole it to spy on the resurrection ship...

What do you guys prefer? Viper or Raptor?

Boost firewall. "Done." Boost firewall. "Uh okay." Boost firewall. "When do we get to see combat?" Nevaaaaaar!

So it's basically an A10...

I wish this show was still on the air. It was that good

one of the best sci-fi suttles

Nice little Gunship!

Anybody else notice the Supreme Commander music playing in the background?

Is it me or something else because when I first saw BSG I don't remember that big bubble canopy. I remember it being normal and without the bubble.

personally i think the versatility, adaptability and reliability that made sure that the craft was not replaced is also what limited it's renown as it's more specialisted cousin the viper and their mothership's the battlestars

It's a Diamondback Scout. This is why I like it more than the Viper. Sure, fighters are cool but they only get launched when you need to shoot stuff. The Raptor was the answer to every other problem. Simple, efficient utilitarian vessel.

Also...the Rapture reliability have always reminded me of the A-10.

This reminds me of a magazine column that talked about a common airframe that could replace all the different airframe types. They would have the same airframe, but with different functions (ASW, AEW, tanker, cargo, etc.)

I’m glad they didn’t reuse the shuttle from the original Battlestar Galactica. I had the idea of using the CH-53 Stallion as what’s used for the Raptor.

Well dam man. Well done! Great review of this ship. Sounds like something I'd see on the History channel about WWII Spitfires. Excellent presentation.

Even though it was designed for function i think the raptor was the best looking ship in sci-fi.

I definitely love me some Raptors! Great reporting on them!

Great job. Loved BSG and your channel.

The Raptor is badass.

The Warthog of the BSG world. Love it!

Playing Battlestar Galactica Squadrons I have gained the most respect for Raptor I would not gotten any where in the game without the Raptor.

did it again! great job

Viper pilot: Why we escorting Raptors? Raptor pilot: And how many nukes and missiles can you carry.

That Bridge Commander intro music... nostalgia.

OOo ahhh The liberater from Blake 7, oh yeah look at that one!! If you have seen Blake 7, then I may revoke your geek card!

Raptors are badass.

I would love to see you do the Eagle Transporter from Space:1999

RAPTOR PILOTS FLYING HIGH (RAPTOR PILOTS FLYING HIGH) RAPTOR PILOTS FLYING BY (RAPTOR PILOTS FLYING BY) Hail to the bus drivers!

Awesome video Danny! :)

I swear the way you announce the ship's states makes it feel like your a spacecraft instructor.

Another cool video. Thanks.

Daniel, could you possibly do a vid on whatever shuttle was used at Armistice Station at BSGs opening? Either way, thanks in advance.

I would like to see the Delta Flyer from Star Trek Voyager please.

Sold!

The UNSC Pillar of Autumn please

I remember seeing the Raptor for the first time and thinking: “That does not look aerodynamic *at all*.”

I'm loving your videos, especially this. I'm hoping to score a Raptor model kit one of these days. Any chance you're considering doing the TOS ships, particularly the Cylon Raider?

Really enjoying these. MOOOOORE, :-)

Grace Park totally hot raptor pilot 😃😃😃.

The A-10 Spacehog lol

I think it would be pretty cool if you did the Battlestar Galactica itself.

Real close between the Raptor and the Space: 1999 Eagle for favorite multi-role utility craft for me.

the Raptor !!!!

Special little ships 💚👽

Did I miss it? The Raptor also has FTL capability!

Personally I'd like you guys to do a episode on the Searcher from Buck Rogers

The Liberator from Blake's 7, please!

Hi! Great video as always. I'm much more of a Raptor guy myself ! :-) For a change, why not exploring less well-known universes and starships ? Old things like Thunderbirds or The Invaders ?

I'd like to know if Spacedock is going to do a video about the First Cylon war era Raider which was crewed by three Model-0005 Centurions?

Great job! Can you make other ship video of Battlestar Galactica please? Many thanks

I wondered about the raptor couldn't remember if it had a combat roll

Do the galactica please :)

YEAAAAH YOU DA BEST

please make an Galactica and Pegasus Spacedock!!

Is it me or it seems like the raptor does not have a joystick-like the viper has or any type of steering control?

Stick a helicopter turbine engine and rotor up top and it’s be right at home in the U.S Armed forces, along with the other helicopter gunships they already have. :)

2:14 _{Wunderwaffe.. İN ₺RİAL & RESEARCH MODE}_ ✓

When can we see a vid on the iconic UD-4L Cheyenne Dropship?

Good Supreme Commander soundtrack there

Can you talk about the one that had the rotating ring?

@spacedock what about the tail gun variant from blood and steel

I think I’d want to be a Raptor pilot. I think I would get more flight hours than a Viper pilot and would experience a multiplicity if missions. I also believe they are pretty survivable compared to Vipers.

the music in the background... is it the theme to supreme commander?

It might serve the role of the venerable A-10, but looks like an Apache attack helicopter hahaha

What's the ship with the high-mounted tail at 0:33?

Hey, can you do the Andromeda (from Andromeda) !

where was the music in this video from?

The raptor is small and doesn't look like a multirole recon, attack, transport ship. I imagine it as a utility work ship floating around space stations. It doesn't scream military to me.

Is It Just Me Or The Music From This Video Is From One Of The Supreme Commander Games? I Think One Of The First Two?

Eagle Transporter

Soundtrack is from supreme commander.

Instant heroism, just add Supreme Commander OST

wait how do you jam optical transmissions

From the Wing Commander series The Hellcat V Medium Fighter, Drathi Medium Fighter, Excalibur Advanced Fighter & Longbow Bomber please

Can you please do the Jupiter class battlestar or the Mercury class battlestar

Oh yes, Supreme Commander background music

"The Viper? Gods yes, a straight-ahead space superiority fighter. It does the job, and does it well, nothing but love for my brothers and sisters in the Viper squadrons. Cylon Raiders, beware! But the Raptor? The Harriers? We go where Gods fear to tread, son! I've done dead-stick orbtal recons over Cylon-occupied Colonies with Basestars and swarms of Raiders all lusting for our blood. A little orbital mechanics, a bit of clever photography, we ate their lunch and they never saw us chew! In atmo SAR missions deep in hostile territory? All in a day's work. Those Toasters never stood a chance, and we were back on Cerebrus in time for corn flakes. Orbital deployment of Marine strike raiders? Been there, done that, bought the shirt. Flak everywhere, not a scratch. Mass disruption of Cylon targeting computers and sensors? That's what we ECO's /do/! And it's fun on a bun! Yes, we get shuttle duty, and that's not as boring as you'd expect. You never know who's going to ask for a ride. You'll meet movers and shakers all throughout the fleet. I say, if you're playing taxi, play taxi driver and talk to them. You never know what you'll learn. Again, son, I have nothing against my brothers and sisters in the Viper squadrons. But, come on, flying CAP all day? If you're really eager for action, spoiling for a fight, want to take the Toasters head-on and beat them at their own game...forget the Viper. You're just a meat torpedo. If you really want to get into the game, VAQ-141 is the place to be." - LT (JG) Marko "Flasher" Scaurus to potential recruit, Battlestar Cerebrus.

would love to see the Argon One from the X series Gaming Platform?.

Do the Lexx please.

She may not be sexy but she is a DANGEROUS Beast.

the music on background comes from supreme commander

yeah sorry I spelled them wrong

can u do the Battlestar Galactica and Pegasus and enterprise e

could you do elite dangerous viper mrk 3/4