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'''Jammer''' is a member of [[Deck Crew 5]] under Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]], often seen working alongside other crewmembers [[Socinus]] and [[Cally]] in the hangar bay.   
'''Jammer''' is a member of [[Deck Crew 5]] under Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]], often seen working alongside other crewmembers [[Socinus]] and [[Cally]] in the hangar bay.   


When President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] made it public knowledge that Cylons are now capable of [[Cylon agent|mimicking human form]], paranoia spread throughout the Colonial Fleet.  Cally and Socinus argued with Jammer that everyone shouldn't become suspicious and stop trusting one another or the Cylons got what they wanted.  Jammer told them that the time for that kind of thinking was in the past and it was "every man for himself now" ([[Litmus]]).
When President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] makes it public knowledge that Cylons are now capable of [[Cylon agent|mimicking human form]], paranoia spreads throughout the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]].  Cally and Socinus argue with Jammer that everyone shouldn't become suspicious and stop trusting one another or the Cylons get what they want.  Jammer tells his shipmates that the time for that kind of thinking is in the past and it's "every man for himself now" ([[Litmus]]).


When [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurions]] boarded the ''Galactica'' ([[Valley of Darkness]]), Apollo and a team of Marines found Jammer hiding unharmed in a small arms locker room filled with crewmen the Cylons had killed.
When [[Cylon Centurion|Cylon Centurions]] board ''Galactica'' ([[Valley of Darkness]]), Captain [[Lee Adama]] and a team of Marines find Jammer hiding unharmed in a small arms locker room filled with crewmen the Cylons killed.


Jammer also scoffed Tyrol's attempt at constructing the [[Blackbird]] fighter, though he later reconsidered his decision and aided the deck crew and Tyrol in finishing the [[Blackbird]] prototype ([[Flight of the Phoenix]]).
Jammer also scoffs Tyrol's attempt at constructing the [[Blackbird]], though he later reconsiders his decision and aids the deck crew and Tyrol in finishing the prototype ([[Flight of the Phoenix]]).


As with most of the fleet, Jammer settled on [[New Caprica]]. After the Cylons occupied the planet, Jammer was a member of the [[New Caprica Resistance]]. He appears to very religious, and objects to hiding weapons in the temple. ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]])
As with most of the Fleet, Jammer settles on [[New Caprica]]. After the Cylons occupy the planet, Jammer becomes a member of the [[New Caprica Resistance]]. He appears to very religious, and objects to hiding weapons in the [[temple]] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]]).


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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*It has been [[Cylon agent speculation|speculated]] that Jammer may be one of the remaining [[Cylon agent|humanoid Cylon]] models to be revealed.
*It has been [[Cylon agent speculation|speculated]] that Jammer may be one of the remaining [[Cylon agent|humanoid Cylon]] models to be revealed.
*For some time, it was not entirely clear whether "Jammer" is the character's actual name or his nickname (like Tyrol being called "Chief" most of the time in casual conversation) because no one ever formally addressed him by name and rank, i.e. "Specialist Jammer" was never been spoken aloud. Curiously, he signed his name on the [[Blackbird]] simply as "Jammer". However, in the seventh episode of [[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]], he was addressed as James Martin.
*For some time, it was not entirely clear whether "Jammer" is the character's actual name or his nickname (like Tyrol being called "Chief" most of the time in casual conversation) because no one ever formally addressed him by name and rank, i.e. "Specialist Jammer" was never been spoken aloud. Curiously, he signed his name on the [[Blackbird]] simply as "Jammer". However, in the seventh episode of [[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]], he was addressed as James Martin.
*Jammer is distinct amongst the deck crew of ''Galactica'' in that while essentially all of the other deck crew characters so far shown wear orange jumpsuits, Jammer's jumpsuit is yellow (this makes him easy to spot for fans who might not know who he is).  This is probably done to add to the realism of the re-imagined series, because real-world aircraft carrier deck crew personnel wear color-coded jumpsuits according to their assigned tasks.  On real-world US Navy carriers, yellow-suited deck crewmen are charged with aircraft handling, catapult gear, and plane direction duties.  The US Navy actually doesn't use an orange-suit designation, but the closest to that are red-suited personel, who are charged with ordnance, crash and salvage duties.
*Jammer is distinct amongst the deck crew of ''Galactica'' in that while essentially all of the other deck crew characters so far shown wear orange jumpsuits, Jammer's jumpsuit is yellow (this makes him easy to spot for fans who might not know who he is).  This is probably done to add to the realism of the Re-imagined Series, because real-world aircraft carrier deck crew personnel wear color-coded jumpsuits according to their assigned tasks.  On real-world US Navy carriers, yellow-suited deck crewmen are charged with aircraft handling, catapult gear, and plane direction duties.  The US Navy actually doesn't use an orange-suit designation, but the closest to that are red-suited personel, who are charged with ordnance, crash and salvage duties.


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James Lyman
James Lyman

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Age
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Birth place {{{birthplace}}}
Birth Name James Martin
Birth Date {{{birthdate}}}
Callsign Jammer
Nickname {{{nickname}}}
Introduced Litmus
Death
Parents
Siblings
Children
Marital Status Single
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Role Deckhand, Deck Crew, Battlestar Galactica
Rank Specialist
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Portrayed by Dominic Zamprogna
James Lyman is a Cylon
James Lyman is a Final Five Cylon
James Lyman is a Human/Cylon Hybrid
James Lyman is an Original Series Cylon
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Jammer is a member of Deck Crew 5 under Chief Tyrol, often seen working alongside other crewmembers Socinus and Cally in the hangar bay.

When President Roslin makes it public knowledge that Cylons are now capable of mimicking human form, paranoia spreads throughout the Colonial Fleet. Cally and Socinus argue with Jammer that everyone shouldn't become suspicious and stop trusting one another or the Cylons get what they want. Jammer tells his shipmates that the time for that kind of thinking is in the past and it's "every man for himself now" (Litmus).

When Cylon Centurions board Galactica (Valley of Darkness), Captain Lee Adama and a team of Marines find Jammer hiding unharmed in a small arms locker room filled with crewmen the Cylons killed.

Jammer also scoffs Tyrol's attempt at constructing the Blackbird, though he later reconsiders his decision and aids the deck crew and Tyrol in finishing the prototype (Flight of the Phoenix).

As with most of the Fleet, Jammer settles on New Caprica. After the Cylons occupy the planet, Jammer becomes a member of the New Caprica Resistance. He appears to very religious, and objects to hiding weapons in the temple (The Resistance).

Notes

  • It has been speculated that Jammer may be one of the remaining humanoid Cylon models to be revealed.
  • For some time, it was not entirely clear whether "Jammer" is the character's actual name or his nickname (like Tyrol being called "Chief" most of the time in casual conversation) because no one ever formally addressed him by name and rank, i.e. "Specialist Jammer" was never been spoken aloud. Curiously, he signed his name on the Blackbird simply as "Jammer". However, in the seventh episode of The Resistance, he was addressed as James Martin.
  • Jammer is distinct amongst the deck crew of Galactica in that while essentially all of the other deck crew characters so far shown wear orange jumpsuits, Jammer's jumpsuit is yellow (this makes him easy to spot for fans who might not know who he is). This is probably done to add to the realism of the Re-imagined Series, because real-world aircraft carrier deck crew personnel wear color-coded jumpsuits according to their assigned tasks. On real-world US Navy carriers, yellow-suited deck crewmen are charged with aircraft handling, catapult gear, and plane direction duties. The US Navy actually doesn't use an orange-suit designation, but the closest to that are red-suited personel, who are charged with ordnance, crash and salvage duties.