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	A group of influential women including [[Marialis]] and [[Cassiopeia]] approach Athena about opposing Apollo's appointment. Marialis argues that Apollo faces significant opposition within the Quorum and among the citizenry. She frames Athena as an alternative candidate—a woman, yet still a Caprican and Kobollian, still Adama's child, but with proven administrative ability to helm the fleet.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_74">{{cite book/RH\|1\|74}}</ref>		A group of influential women including [[Marialis]] and {{TOS-RH\|Cassiopeia}} approach Athena about opposing Apollo's appointment. Marialis argues that Apollo faces significant opposition within the Quorum and among the citizenry. She frames Athena as an alternative candidate—a woman, yet still a Caprican and Kobollian, still Adama's child, but with proven administrative ability to helm the fleet.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_74">{{cite book/RH\|1\|74}}</ref>

	Athena experiences profound anxiety about the decision. She recognizes the potential for tearing the fleet apart through sibling rivalry, especially given Apollo's popularity and their father's apparent intention for him to become commander. The conflict between loyalty to her brother and her sense of fairness—questioning why Tigh never even considered her—creates internal turmoil.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_74" />		Athena experiences profound anxiety about the decision. She recognizes the potential for tearing the fleet apart through sibling rivalry, especially given Apollo's popularity and their father's apparent intention for him to become commander. The conflict between loyalty to her brother and her sense of fairness—questioning why Tigh never even considered her—creates internal turmoil.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_74" />
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	Despite her reservations, Athena makes a public announcement on the bridge declaring her candidacy for commander. Speaking directly into a TransVid Information Service camera, she states that after her years as first officer, she is better suited for command than Apollo. She emphasizes that while Apollo is an exceptional warrior, the commander's position requires additional qualities: diplomacy, governmental facility, knowledge of fleet operations beyond military matters, objectivity, and caution. She formally places herself in nomination before the Quorum.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_76-77">{{cite book/RH\|1\|76-77}}</ref>		Despite her reservations, Athena makes a public announcement on the bridge declaring her candidacy for commander. Speaking directly into a TransVid Information Service camera, she states that after her years as first officer, she is better suited for command than Apollo. She emphasizes that while Apollo is an exceptional warrior, the commander's position requires additional qualities: diplomacy, governmental facility, knowledge of fleet operations beyond military matters, objectivity, and caution. She formally places herself in nomination before the Quorum.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_76-77">{{cite book/RH\|1\|76-77}}</ref>

	The announcement stuns the bridge crew. [[Omega]], the operations officer, appears particularly grave and disapproving, though his loyalty remains unquestionable.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_77">{{cite book/RH\|1\|77}}</ref>		The announcement stuns the bridge crew. {{TOS-RH\|Omega}}, the operations officer, appears particularly grave and disapproving, though his loyalty remains unquestionable.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_77">{{cite book/RH\|1\|77}}</ref>

	Ambassador [[Puck]] immediately broadcasts his own message undermining Athena's candidacy. He suggests the contest between siblings is orchestrated to ensure a Caprican remains commander, calling it deceitful political theater designed to exclude other candidates while guaranteeing an Adama child receives the appointment.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_77-78">{{cite book/RH\|1\|77-78}}</ref>		Ambassador [[Puck]] immediately broadcasts his own message undermining Athena's candidacy. He suggests the contest between siblings is orchestrated to ensure a Caprican remains commander, calling it deceitful political theater designed to exclude other candidates while guaranteeing an Adama child receives the appointment.<ref name="hatch_armageddon_77-78">{{cite book/RH\|1\|77-78}}</ref>
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	Apollo observes that Athena's concept of equality involves someone willing to walk slightly behind her. He notes that while she is intelligent, strong, beautiful, and has earned every aspect of her rank, she cannot provide Starbuck what he needs most: solitude when he requires it. Apollo recognizes the fundamental issue—Athena does not trust men.<ref name="hatch_paradis_80" />		Apollo observes that Athena's concept of equality involves someone willing to walk slightly behind her. He notes that while she is intelligent, strong, beautiful, and has earned every aspect of her rank, she cannot provide Starbuck what he needs most: solitude when he requires it. Apollo recognizes the fundamental issue—Athena does not trust men.<ref name="hatch_paradis_80" />

	Starbuck finds Athena's constant demands overwhelming. While acknowledging she is one of the most beautiful and intelligent women in the universe, he describes her as the most demanding woman he has ever encountered. He unfavorably compares her to [[Cassiopeia]], who never applied such pressure. Their conflicts frequently erupt into shouting matches where Athena demands to know why Starbuck avoids her.<ref name="hatch_paradis_192-194">{{cite book/RH\|5\|192-194}}</ref>		Starbuck finds Athena's constant demands overwhelming. While acknowledging she is one of the most beautiful and intelligent women in the universe, he describes her as the most demanding woman he has ever encountered. He unfavorably compares her to {{TOS-RH\|Cassiopeia}}, who never applied such pressure. Their conflicts frequently erupt into shouting matches where Athena demands to know why Starbuck avoids her.<ref name="hatch_paradis_192-194">{{cite book/RH\|5\|192-194}}</ref>

	During one confrontation, Athena accuses Starbuck of representing women's worst nightmares—men with courage to risk their lives daily but lacking courage to love completely. She demands absolute love without games, lies, or manipulations, making the word sound like a dire threat. Despite their mutual understanding at some level, the relationship proves unsustainable.<ref name="hatch_paradis_194">{{cite book/RH\|5\|194}}</ref>		During one confrontation, Athena accuses Starbuck of representing women's worst nightmares—men with courage to risk their lives daily but lacking courage to love completely. She demands absolute love without games, lies, or manipulations, making the word sound like a dire threat. Despite their mutual understanding at some level, the relationship proves unsustainable.<ref name="hatch_paradis_194">{{cite book/RH\|5\|194}}</ref>

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			[[File:Athena from Armageddon.jpg\|thumb\|Athena as depicted on the cover of ''[[Armageddon]]''.]]

	'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (''[[Armageddon]]'').		'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (''[[Armageddon]]'').

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	'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant ~~colone~~ (''[[Armageddon]]'').		'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (''[[Armageddon]]'').

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	'''~~Tigh~~''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]''.		'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colone (''[[Armageddon]]'').

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			[[File:Athena from Armageddon.jpg\|thumb\|Athena as depicted on the cover of ''[[Armageddon]]''.]]

	'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (''[[Armageddon]]'').		'''Athena''' is the executive officer on ''[[Galactica (RH)\|Galactica]]'' 18 [[yahren]]s following the {{alt\|Battle of Cimtar}}, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel (''[[Armageddon]]'').

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