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| This article covers the various depictions of {{TOS|Adama}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media. | | This article covers the various depictions of {{TOS|Adama}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media. |
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| == Berkley Novelizations ==
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| {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Berkley Novelizations}}
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| '''Adama''' serves as commander of the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'' and military leader of [[The Fleet (TOS-BN)|the Fleet]] in their journey toward [[Earth (TOS-BN)|Earth]]. In the novelizations, Adama is depicted as a seasoned military leader who balances the demands of command with his roles as father and protector of the surviving [[Twelve Colonies of Man (TOS-BN)|Colonial]] population.
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| ===The Missing Apollo Crisis===
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| Upon returning from the [[Yevra (TOS-BN)|Yevra]] mission with his surviving pilots, Adama is confronted with devastating news: his adopted grandson [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]] has run away aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]''. The crisis deepens when Adama learns that his son [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]], despondent over Boxey's disappearance, is planning to desert the Fleet to conduct an unauthorized search mission. When Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|Starbuck]] attempts to join Apollo in this reckless endeavor, Adama is forced to intervene.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=32-34}}</ref>
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| Rather than court-martial his son for planning to abandon his post, Adama demonstrates his wisdom as both a commander and father by offering a compromise: he will personally join Apollo in the search, but only under military discipline with clear orders to return if the mission proves fruitless. This decision reflects Adama's understanding that sometimes leadership requires bending rules to preserve both military effectiveness and family bonds.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=67-68}}</ref>
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| ===The SuperViper Crisis===
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| During the experimental [[SuperViper (TOS-BN)|SuperViper]] test flight crisis, Adama demonstrates his characteristic caution about new military technology, expressing reservations about risking his best pilots on unproven equipment. When the SuperViper suffers critical damage during a major [[Cylon (TOS-BN)|Cylon]] attack, Adama makes the difficult decision to allow the test to continue as part of a desperate battle strategy to save the Fleet.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=54-55, 64}}</ref>
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| ===Battle with Spectre===
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| Adama's leadership is severely tested when the [[Cylon (TOS-BN)|Cylon]] commander [[Spectre (TOS-BN)|Spectre]] launches a devastating attack on [[The Fleet (TOS-BN)|the Fleet]], crippling ''Galactica'' and demanding the unconditional surrender of the entire Colonial force. When Spectre contacts Adama directly via communication link, demanding he "surrender the ''Galactica''," Adama responds with characteristic defiance and dignity. Despite facing seemingly impossible odds with his ship disabled and his forces overwhelmed, Adama refuses to submit to Cylon authority.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=201-202}}</ref>
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| When asked to identify himself and whom he represents, Adama maintains his composure even as Spectre declares himself representative of the "Cylon Imperious Leader" and threatens total destruction. Adama's famous reply to Spectre's surrender demand—"We don't take orders from tin soldiers or Cylons"—and his ultimate response of "Felgercarb!" demonstrate both his unshakeable resolve and his refusal to be intimidated by overwhelming force.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=201-202}}</ref>
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| == Comics == | | == Comics == |
| {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Entertainment}} | | {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Entertainment}} |
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| === Realm Press === | | === Realm Press === |
| {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Realm Press}}Adama returns [[Baltar (TOS-RP)|Baltar]] to the [[Prison Barge (TOS-RP)|Prison Barge]], with Baltar complaining that Adama broke his promise in the aftermath of the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]]. An unnamed blackshirt overhears Adama and Baltar's conversation, plotting to prevent it ([[The Law of Volahd, Part 1|''The Law of Volahd, Part 1'']]). | | {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Realm Press}}Adama returns [[Baltar (TOS-RP)|Baltar]] to the [[Prison Barge (TOS-RP)|Prison Barge]], with Baltar complaining that Adama broke his promise in the aftermath of the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]]. An unnamed blackshirt overhears Adama and Baltar's conversation, plotting to prevent it ([[The Law of Volahd, Part 1|''The Law of Volahd, Part 1'']]). {{Characters (Comics)|series=TOS}} |
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category: A to Z]] | | [[Category: A to Z]] |
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| [[Category: Marvel Comics]] | | [[Category: Marvel Comics]] |
| [[Category: Realm Press Comics]] | | [[Category: Realm Press Comics]] |
| [[Category: Berkley Novelizations]]
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| [[Category: TOS]] | | [[Category: TOS]] |
