Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon#Battlestar Galactica: Cylon

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| caption = An overview of the nested tracks of Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon

| location = Universal Studios Singapore

| section = Sci-Fi City

| type = Steel rollercoaster

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Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon is a pair of steel, dueling roller coasters at Universal Studios Singapore. One of the coasters is an inverted roller coaster track in blue (gray from 2017 onwards), and the other half is a traditional seated roller coaster in red. The coasters, which opened in 2010 and was inactive between 2013 and 2015, reach {{convert|42.5|m}} in height and are the tallest dueling coasters in the world.

Universal Studios Singapore is the only Universal Studios amusement park to have a Battlestar Galactica roller coaster. It was the first Vekoma coaster, after the Flying Dutchman, to feature four-abreast seating that is similar to coasters by Bolliger & Mabillard.

Coasters

The roller coaster trains are launched from the start of their lift hill (used to be launched from the station) at high speed instead of the traditional chain lift. Linear Synchronous Motors (LSM) are used for high-acceleration speed during launching. Similar to the now-defunct Dragon Challenge at Universal's Islands of Adventure, these coasters feature several near collisions mere inches apart. Part of the ride took place over the park's central lagoon. The coasters are the tallest dueling coaster in the world at {{convert|42.5|m}}.{{cite web |publisher=BlogSpot| title = Unveiling the Best of Universal Studios at Universal Studios Singapore | date = 20 October 2009 | url=http://universalstudiosthemepark.blogspot.com/2009/10/unveiling-best-of-universal-studios-at.html |access-date=21 September 2010 }}

=''Battlestar Galactica'': Cylon=

The Cylon coaster is a coaster designed like the Cylon Raider suspended from the track with legs free that performs intense manoeuvres that includes five inversions, a cobra roll, a corkscrew, a vertical loop and a zero-g roll. The Cylon coaster also plunges into a {{Convert|5|m|adj=on}} deep pit filled with artificial fog to give thrill seekers the sensation of a near miss with the ground. It also includes sudden turns close to buildings emphasising the sensation of a near miss. Before the ride starts, a short monologue spoken by a robotic voice states “This has all happened before. This will all happen again.”

==Ride description==

The ride is a suspended coaster capable of reaching speeds up to 51.0 mph (82.1 km/h) and has 5 inverted parts.

=''Battlestar Galactica'': Human=

File:Battlestar Galactica Human 1.jpg

==Pre-show==

The queue for the Human ride firstly is a narrow walkway. The riders enter the ride building where Galactica Actual and Cag Starbuck explain the mission. Then the riders are loaded into the trains. Upon departure, the riders hear the dialogue, "Happy Hunting. So say we all."

==Ride description ==

The Human coaster is designed like the Colonial Mark II Viper for riders who want a roller coaster experience without inversions. According to Universal Studios Singapore engineers, riders on the Human track experience more G-forces than those on the Cylon track.{{cite news|last=Loh|first=Larry|title=Man or machine? The Battlestar Galactica ride at Universal Studios Singapore |url=http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/play/battlestar-galactica-ride-universal-studios-singapore-062325|access-date=11 May 2015|date=30 November 2009}} At certain points in the ride, the coaster reaches speed of up to {{Convert|90|km/h}}.

History

File:Battlestar Galactica Universal Studios Singapore entrance.jpg

On 18 March 2010, Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon was one of the 16 attractions that opened during Universal Studios Singapore's soft opening. A week after its opening, Universal Studios Singapore identified a problem in a ride vehicle during routine testing. The ride closed for repair on 25 March 2010.Resorts World at Sentosa: STATEMENT – BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, 25 March 2010. Retrieved 13.06.10 from [http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=379304620911&comments Facebook].{{Cite news | title = Battlestar Galactica closes due to technical glitch. | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 25 March 2010 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1045906/1/.html | access-date = 1 January 2011 | archive-date = 13 April 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100413102001/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1045906/1/.html | url-status = dead }}{{Cite news| title = Battlestar Galactica shuts down. | work = The Straits Times | date = 26 March 2010 | url = http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_506806.html | access-date = 1 January 2011}} Both rides remained closed for about 11 months thereafter.{{Cite news | title = Battlestar Galactica may be closed for weeks. | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 15 April 2010 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1050336/1/.html | access-date = 1 January 2011 | archive-date = 14 January 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110114203929/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1050336/1/.html | url-status = dead }}

In August 2010, Resorts World Sentosa publicly addressed the reason for closure of the ride, stating that the problem lies with the design of the ride vehicles and not the track layout.{{cite news | title = Roller coaster cars 'flawed' | date = 5 August 2010 |access-date= 6 August 2010 | url = http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_562418.html |newspaper= The Straits Times}} Higher than anticipated stress and vibration levels caused fatigue cracks to develop in the seat-post supports of the "Human" coaster car.{{Cite news | title = Cracks found in welded seat-post support of Battlestar Galactica's Human coaster cars. | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 20 August 2010 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1076260/1/.html | access-date = 1 January 2011 | archive-date = 24 October 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101024022833/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1076260/1/.html | url-status = dead }} The redesigned component was to eliminate the weld entirely and was also to be installed with additional strength-reinforcement parts. Extensive ride testing cycles and inspections were conducted, as the ride needed to be re-certified before it reopened to the public.{{cite news | title = Preliminary Findings on Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster | date = 20 August 2010 | access-date = 20 August 2010 | publisher = BlogSpot | url = http://resortsworldsentosablogs.blogspot.com/2010/08/preliminary-findings-on-battlestar.html | author = Resorts World Sentosa Blogs| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100823073909/http://resortsworldsentosablogs.blogspot.com/2010/08/preliminary-findings-on-battlestar.html| archive-date= 23 August 2010 | url-status= live}} In early February 2011, Universal Studios Singapore announced the rides would re-open on 21 February 2011.

On 21 December 2010, Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon entered the final testing stage with newly reinforced cars for both the "Human" and "Cylon" coasters.{{Cite news | title = Battlestar Galactica enters final testing stage. | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 21 December 2010 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1100440/1/.html | access-date = 1 January 2011 | archive-date = 24 December 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101224065603/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1100440/1/.html | url-status = dead }} On 4 February 2011, the ride was opened unofficially for "technical rehearsals",{{cite web|title=A Look at the Reopening of Battlestar Dueling Coaster Universal Studios Singapore|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEeXaFhgFUM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/hEeXaFhgFUM |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|work=Video|via=YouTube|access-date=7 February 2011|author=Bigbearsg|date=4 February 2011}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|title=Oh FEB, you come too soon.|url=http://lilmarika.blogspot.com/2011/02/oh-feb-you-come-too-soon.html|publisher=BlogSpot|access-date=7 February 2011|date=6 February 2011}} with the ride officially reopening as planned on 21 February 2011.{{cite web |title=Resorts World Sentosa – Sci-Fi City |url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity |publisher=Resorts World Sentosa |access-date=2 February 2011 |author=Universal Studios Singapore |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005115955/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity |archive-date=5 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news|last=Ling|first=Ng Kai|title=Battlestar Galactica ride to reopen on Feb 21|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_631054.html|access-date=7 February 2011|date=2 February 2011|newspaper=The Straits Times}}{{cite news|last=Saad|first=Imelda|title=Battlestar Galactica roller coaster to reopen on Feb 21|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1108444/1/.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20110205035226/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1108444/1/.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2011|access-date=7 February 2011|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|date=2 February 2011}}{{cite web|title=Battlestar Galactica to reopen later this month|url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Relax/Story/A1Story20110202-261707.html|publisher=Asia One|access-date=7 February 2011|date=2 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205041824/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Relax/Story/A1Story20110202-261707.html|archive-date=5 February 2011|url-status=dead}}

On 21 July 2013, the ride was closed again for review.{{cite web |title=Battlestar Galactica ride at Universal Studios Singapore closed |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/battlestar-galactica-ride/770468.html |publisher=Channel NewsAsia |date=9 August 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=2 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814002954/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/battlestar-galactica-ride/770468.html |archive-date=14 August 2013 }} More than a year passed before Resorts World Sentosa announced, in November 2014, that Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon would reopen in early 2015 with new trains.{{cite web|title=Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon at Universal Studios Singapore Will Re-Open With All-New Ride Vehicles|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/Portals/0/RWS/pressroom/2014/PressRelease-BSG-EN.pdf|publisher=Resorts World Sentosa|access-date=11 May 2015|author=Resorts World Sentosa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518092039/http://www.rwsentosa.com/Portals/0/RWS/pressroom/2014/PressRelease-BSG-EN.pdf|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead}} On 25 May 2015, Universal Studios Singapore announced that the ride will return with all-new ride vehicles on 27 May 2015.{{cite web | url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2fpressroom%2f2015%2fRWS-MediaAlert-BSG_takes_to_the_skies_again_at_Universal_Studios_Singapore.pdf&tabid=1421&mid=11006&language=en-US | title=Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON takes to the skies again at Universal Studios Singapore | publisher=Resorts World Sentosa | date=25 May 2015 | access-date=25 May 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528032111/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2fpressroom%2f2015%2fRWS-MediaAlert-BSG_takes_to_the_skies_again_at_Universal_Studios_Singapore.pdf&tabid=1421&mid=11006&language=en-US | archive-date=28 May 2015 | url-status=dead }} The ride was officially reopened as planned two days later, with the ride vehicles being changed from four-abreast seating to two-abreast seating.{{Cite web| title = Battlestar Galactica Reopens This Week at Universal Studios Singapore | date = 25 May 2015 | url = http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201505/4578/ | access-date = 1 January 2016}} On 6 April 2016 riders were stuck for about an hour when a technical error occurred on the ride.{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitors-stuck-battlestar-galactica-ride-universal-studios-singapore|title=Visitors stuck on Battlestar Galactica ride in Universal Studios Singapore|website=TODAYonline|access-date=2019-08-13}}