The U.S. Syfy channel has yanked the Battle Galactica prequel Caprica from its schedule for dull ratings, but is making way for another Vancouver-shot spinoff of the sci-fi franchise, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.

“We appreciate all the support that fans have shown for Caprica, and are very proud of the producers, cast, writers and the rest of the amazing team that has been committed to this fine series,” Mark Stern, head of original programming at Syfy, said in a statement.

“Unfortunately, despite its obvious quality, Caprica has not been able to build the audience necessary to justify a second season,” he added.

Syfy last week announced that Vancouver would yet again stand in for an Earth-like planet for new Battlestar Galactica series pilot from executive producer David Eick that revisits the William Adama character.

Production on Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is set to start in Vancouver in early 2011, with a late 2011 or early 2012 airdate.

CTV’s Space channel airs the spin off series Caprica north of the border.