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* The quartered design is symbolic of honorable bearing. | * The quartered design is symbolic of honorable bearing. | ||
* The color red (upper-right and lower-left quadrants) was symbolic of the warrior and of military strength in general. Given Circe's classification as a battlecruiser, this color is appropriate, especially so given the heroes who have fought and died with her over the years. | * The color red (upper-right and lower-left quadrants) was symbolic of the warrior and of military strength in general. Given ''Circe'' 's classification as a battlecruiser, this color is appropriate, especially so given the heroes who have fought and died with her over the years. | ||
* The color of purple (upper-left and lower-right quadrants) was the color justice and sovereignty as well as the color of royalty. It is for the first two symbolic qualities that this color was chosen. | * The color of purple (upper-left and lower-right quadrants) was the color justice and sovereignty as well as the color of royalty. It is for the first two symbolic qualities that this color was chosen. | ||
* The black borders between the quadrants were so colored for their symbolic value of constancy- simply, the Circe is ever-vigilant. | * The black borders between the quadrants were so colored for their symbolic value of constancy- simply, the Circe is ever-vigilant. | ||
* The griffin is symbolic of the valiant soldier, vigilant and willing even when faced with death. Combined with the idea of generosity of spirit as symbolized by its golden color, and the concept of idyllic sacrifice is clear. | * The griffin is symbolic of the valiant soldier, vigilant and willing even when faced with death. Combined with the idea of generosity of spirit as symbolized by its golden color, and the concept of idyllic sacrifice is clear. | ||
* The eagle was the symbol of the protector, something clearly mandated in Circe's very existence. However, combined with the peaceful nature of the color silver, and the eagle represents Circe's first mission as a powerful deterrent to war, preferring a peaceful solution yet well-equipped for defense if peace proves impossible. | * The eagle was the symbol of the protector, something clearly mandated in ''Circe'' 's very existence. However, combined with the peaceful nature of the color silver, and the eagle represents ''Circe'' 's first mission as a powerful deterrent to war, preferring a peaceful solution yet well-equipped for defense if peace proves impossible. | ||
* The label (the stand on which the helm is resting) is the traditional symbol of the first-born child in a family. Given Circe's status as the class starship, this symbol is fitting. | * The label (the stand on which the helm is resting) is the traditional symbol of the first-born child in a family. Given ''Circe'' 's status as the class starship, this symbol is fitting. | ||
* The helm represents wise defense. | * The helm represents wise defense. | ||