Boomer (TOS-BN)

Lieutenant Boomer is famous throughout the Fleet for his cautious, intelligent manner, as well as his methodical modus operandi, which Boomer has a love-hate relationship with.

Surrender the Galactica!

Following the return of Captain Apollo and others from the mission to Yevra, Boomer is among the warriors eager to greet the returning pilots. While waiting near the engineering afterdeck's elevator bank with Ensign Giles, he encounters Boxey, who appears to be in an unusual part of the ship. Sensing something wrong with the boy, Boomer tells him the fictional story of "Cylons of the afterdeck" who hide in the lower levels of Galactica and attack anyone they find alone, encouraging Boxey to accompany them to the bridge.

When Boxey refuses to join them and the elevator doors close, Boomer expresses concern about the boy's behavior, noting "something in his eyes." Despite Giles's skepticism, Boomer insists on returning to search for Boxey, demonstrating his intuitive concern for the child's welfare. When they reach the bridge and discover Apollo's distress over his son's disappearance, Boomer immediately offers to take them to where he and Giles last saw the boy.

In the Officers' Lounge, Boomer joins Giles and Jolly in discussing Apollo's despondent state following Commander Adama's decision to disband the search parties for Boxey. He explains to the others that Adama likely wants Apollo to rest, noting that Apollo must be exhausted after his ordeal on Yevra and his frantic search for his son. When Starbuck attempts to cheer Apollo up, Boomer offers to accompany him as backup, sitting beside Starbuck with considerably less drama than his friend's entrance. He provides subtle support during the conversation, including a muttered comment about Starbuck's poor choice of words when suggesting Apollo "relax."

Later, after Starbuck leaves Apollo's table, Boomer quietly questions whether Starbuck's claims about the SuperViper are truthful, noting that Starbuck "has been known to lie about a lot less."

When a distress call is received from an apparently uninhabited planet, Boomer participates in the search party that descends into the Devil's Pit to look for Boxey. While exploring the dark corridors with Starbuck and Athena, the three engage in banter about their different personalities, with Starbuck characterizing Athena as "well-controlled, patient, smart but cautious."

During the major engagement against Spectre's forces, Boomer demonstrates his reputation for caution and insight. When Apollo speculates that the attacking Cylon force might be "some kind of maverick Cylon group," Boomer supplies his characteristic cautious analysis: "You ever know any Cylons independent enough to break away? Cylons don't rebel or follow revolutionary leaders." His methodical approach and intelligent assessment prove characteristic of his established reputation within the fleet.

During the intense combat that follows, Starbuck observes Boomer's effective performance from the SuperViper, noting how well he and other pilots like Giles and Greenbean handle themselves in battle.

Following the battle, Boomer attends the honors ceremony and theatrical performance, where he jokes with Starbuck about the lieutenant's habitual tardiness, predicting he'll "be late to his own funeral" and "show up with a big lie about why."