Interesting ideas, both Taranis and Lara.
Taranis, a question: If we are assuming 4 separate planetary systems (I use that phrase because the Colonials use “star system” synonymously with “galaxy”), how far apart are they? Any thoughts?
As for the culture of the Colonies and their associated languages, we have a few clues from the series:
1) The “standard” language has a great deal of influence from Greek, more so than English does. It also makes use of Latin.
2) Gemonese is Latin.
3) There is a Germanic influence (beyond being the root of English).
If the Colonials are speaking “Colonial Standard”, then it is a blend of languages much like English is, owing more perhaps to Caprican (Greek) than English does to Greek. Based on your description of the Colonies, maybe Sagittaran is Germanic at its root.
Great stuff...
JJR
