In a remote part of the universe, on twelve planets called the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, there is a civilization of humans who have created Cylon robots. The Cylons demanded that they be recognized and granted civil rights. However, the humans refused, and a war broke out. For several years, there was a fierce conflict between humanity and the Cylon race, until a fragile peace was reached, and the Cylons were forced to search for their "home." However, during the entire "truce" period, as humanity slowly recovered from its technophobia, the Cylons continued to develop their technology and themselves, preparing for a new, coordinated, and devastating attack on the Twelve Colonies. With the help of a brilliant scientist named Baltar, the Cylons were able to simultaneously attack and occupy all twelve colonies, resulting in the destruction of almost the entire population. Only a few tens of thousands of survivors managed to escape to space, fleeing the devastation on the attacked planets. The remaining Colonial Fleet, led by Starfleet,