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Senior life-sciences officer of the Battlestar Galactica, Salik is an aging, 50-something male who had been with the ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' prior to the [[Cylon Attack|destruction of]] the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]]. He has a long and decorated history of abiding to the Hippocratic Oath and morality. His high morals have made himself a logical friend of [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]'s for quite some time. ([[Greetings from Earth]])
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Salik and a contingent of medtechs volunteered to take a medical [[shuttle]] down to the asteroid where [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] had been infected with the seemingly incurable disease. Although he attempted to do his best to cure all those infected, he was unable to do so without obtaining a living virus culture itself. Under escort by rookie shuttle-turned-[[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots trained by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], he and his medtechs managed to devise a cure for the ailment. ([[Lost Planet of the Gods]])
'''Salik''', the senior life-sciences officer on ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'', is an aging male who had been with the battlestar prior to the [[Battle of Cimtar|destruction of]] the [[Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Colonies]]. He has a long and decorated history of abiding to the Hippocratic Oath.<ref>The [[Wikipedia:Hippocratic Oath|Hippocratic Oath]] is believed a creation of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates of the planet Earth. A reference to a person on Earth (of which very little is known to the Colonials) is a sizable writing inconsistency.</ref> His high morals have made himself a logical friend of [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]'s for quite some time ([[Greetings from Earth]]).


Along with [[Cassiopeia]] and other medtechs, he later saved Adama's life, though not without a few scares first -- particularly power-interruptions from destabilized [[energizers]]. ([[Fire in Space]]) Sometime later, he attempted to gather readings on [[Iblis|Count Iblis]], although that went nowhere. However, despite his nature, [[Tigh (TOS)|Colonel Tigh]] notified Adama that he was the first person to be enjoying the apparent good fortune that had fallen upon them in the form of inebriation. ([[War of the Gods]])
Salik and a contingent of medtechs volunteer to take a medical [[Colonial Shuttle (TOS)|shuttle]] down to an asteroid where [[Jolly (TOS)|Jolly]] and [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] are infected with a [[Otarsis virus|seemingly incurable disease]]. Although Salik attempts to do his best to cure all those infected, he is unable to do so without obtaining a living virus culture itself. Under escort by rookie shuttle-turned-[[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilots trained by [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], he and his medtechs manage to devise a cure for the ailment ([[Lost Planet of the Gods]]).


Later on, he was one of the people who attempted to determine what exactly [[Michael]] and his family/crew were. He did object to [[Wilker]]'s rather unscientific attempts to discern the technology in the [[Terra|Terran]]-made [[Lunar Avion|craft]], and later on flat-out refused to the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]]'s and [[Sire]] [[Geller]]'s edict to open up the cryogenic suspension chambers on the ''Lunar Avion''. Due to this act, he was relieved from duties regarding the "[[Earthlings]]".  In concert with Starbuck, Apollo, Adama, and Cassiopeia, they plotted to put Michael and the other Terrans back in their craft and send them [[Paradeen|on their way]] with a Viper escort. He happened to be in the bay at the time the ''Avion'' launched, and when Sire Geller inquired on being in the life-sciences station, he commented, barely able to withhold his laughter, that Geller relieved him. ([[Greetings from Earth]])
Along with [[Cassiopeia]] and other medtechs, Salik later saves Adama's life, although not without a few scares first -- particularly power-interruptions from destabilized [[energizer]]s ([[Fire in Space]]).


Portrayed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613787/ George Murdock]
Sometime later, Salik attempts to gather readings on Count [[Iblis]], although that goes nowhere. However, despite his nature, Colonel [[Tigh (TOS)|Tigh]] notifies Adama that Salik was the first person to be enjoying the apparent good fortune that had fallen upon them in the form of inebriation ([[War of the Gods]]).
 
Later on, Salik is one of of several who attempt to determine what exactly [[Michael]] and his family/crew were. He does object to [[Wilker]]'s rather unscientific attempts to discern the technology in the [[Terra]]n-made [[Lunar Avion|craft]], and later on flat-out refuses to the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Quorum]]'s and [[Sire]] [[Geller]]'s edict to open up the cryogenic suspension chambers on the ''Lunar Avion''. Due to this act, Salik is relieved from duties regarding the "[[Earthlings]]."
 
In concert with Starbuck, Apollo, Adama, and Cassiopeia, they plot to put Michael and the other Terrans back in their craft and send them [[Paradeen|on their way]] with a Viper escort. Salik happens to be in the bay at the time the ''Avion'' launches. When Sire Geller inquires on being in the life-sciences station, he comments, barely able to withhold his laughter, that Geller had relieved him earlier ([[Greetings from Earth]]).


== Notes ==
== Notes ==


* <b>Pronunciation:</b> Salik's name is likely pronounced "sah-lik", although it has been produced in two other ways as well: "say-lick" and "say-leek".
* Salik's name is likely pronounced "sah-lik", although it has been pronounced in two other ways as well: "say-lick" and "say-leek".
* George Murdock is no stranger to science fiction, being in two [[Wikipedia:Star Trek|''Star Trek'']] related productions. He played "God" in ''[[Wikipedia:Star Trek V: The Final Frontier|Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]'' and Admiral J.P. Hanson in a highly regarded episode of ''[[Wikipedia:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' entitled "Best of Both Worlds, Part I".
* Murdock reprised his role as Salik in [[Richard Hatch]]'s ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming]]'' trailer.  
* Murdock reprised his role as Salik in [[Hatch, Richard|Richard Hatch]]'s [[Battlestar Galactica (TSC)|Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming]] [[trailer]].  
* The counterpart to Salik in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] is [[CMO]] Major [[Cottle]].
* The contemporary to Salik in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagining]] is [[CMO]] [[Cottle|Major Cottle]].
 
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Salik, the senior life-sciences officer on Galactica, is an aging male who had been with the battlestar prior to the destruction of the Colonies. He has a long and decorated history of abiding to the Hippocratic Oath.[1] His high morals have made himself a logical friend of Commander Adama's for quite some time (Greetings from Earth).

Salik and a contingent of medtechs volunteer to take a medical shuttle down to an asteroid where Jolly and Boomer are infected with a seemingly incurable disease. Although Salik attempts to do his best to cure all those infected, he is unable to do so without obtaining a living virus culture itself. Under escort by rookie shuttle-turned-Viper pilots trained by Apollo and Starbuck, he and his medtechs manage to devise a cure for the ailment (Lost Planet of the Gods).

Along with Cassiopeia and other medtechs, Salik later saves Adama's life, although not without a few scares first -- particularly power-interruptions from destabilized energizers (Fire in Space).

Sometime later, Salik attempts to gather readings on Count Iblis, although that goes nowhere. However, despite his nature, Colonel Tigh notifies Adama that Salik was the first person to be enjoying the apparent good fortune that had fallen upon them in the form of inebriation (War of the Gods).

Later on, Salik is one of of several who attempt to determine what exactly Michael and his family/crew were. He does object to Wilker's rather unscientific attempts to discern the technology in the Terran-made craft, and later on flat-out refuses to the Quorum's and Sire Geller's edict to open up the cryogenic suspension chambers on the Lunar Avion. Due to this act, Salik is relieved from duties regarding the "Earthlings."

In concert with Starbuck, Apollo, Adama, and Cassiopeia, they plot to put Michael and the other Terrans back in their craft and send them on their way with a Viper escort. Salik happens to be in the bay at the time the Avion launches. When Sire Geller inquires on being in the life-sciences station, he comments, barely able to withhold his laughter, that Geller had relieved him earlier (Greetings from Earth).

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  1. The Hippocratic Oath is believed a creation of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates of the planet Earth. A reference to a person on Earth (of which very little is known to the Colonials) is a sizable writing inconsistency.


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    • Cottle|Doctor Cottle

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