The Kulishuna, an Alliance flagship, is the Japanese spelling for the Indian god Krishna.
In Hinduism and Indian mythology Krishna is the eighth avatar or
reincarnation of the god Vishnu. Also Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu gods.
According to legend Krishna was not only divine, but heroic as well. He is alleged to have defeated numerous dragons and monsters, and eventually as predicted, killed his half-uncle the tyrannical king Kamsa.
In LoGH, the Kulishuna was the flagship of the Alliance 8th Fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral Appleton.
Encyclopedia Mythica: Krishna
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/articles/k/krishna.html
Researchers: Rob Ketcherside
kulishuna.htm / October 20, 2000