Editing Boomer (TOS alternate)

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This article covers the various depictions of the {{TOS|Battlestar Galactica|Original Series}}' {{TOS|Boomer}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media.

== Books ==

=== Berkley Novelizations ===

Lieutenant '''Boomer''' is famous throughout the {{TOS|The Fleet|Fleet}} for his cautious, intelligent manner, as well as his methodical modus operandi, which Boomer has a love-hate relationship with.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Thurston|first=Robert|authorlink=Robert Thurston|authorlinkurl=|year=September 1979|title=[[The Tombs of Kobol|Battlestar Galactica 3: The Tombs of Kobol]]|publisher=Berkley Books|pages=22-3|location=|id=}}</ref>

==== ''[[Surrender the Galactica!|Surrender the]]'' [[Surrender the Galactica!|Galactica''!'']] ====

Following the return of [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Captain Apollo]] and others from the mission to [[Yevra]], Boomer is among the warriors eager to greet the returning pilots.<ref name="STG37">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=37}}</ref> While waiting near the engineering afterdeck's elevator bank with [[Giles (TOS-BN)|Ensign Giles]], he encounters [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]], who appears to be in an unusual part of the ship.<ref name="STG37" /> Sensing something wrong with the boy, Boomer tells him the fictional story of "[[Cylons (TOS-BN)|Cylons]] of the afterdeck" who hide in the lower levels of ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'' and attack anyone they find alone, encouraging Boxey to accompany them to the bridge.<ref name="STG38">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=38}}</ref>

When Boxey refuses to join them and the elevator doors close, Boomer expresses concern about the boy's behavior, noting "something in his eyes."<ref name="STG39">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=39}}</ref> Despite Giles's skepticism, Boomer insists on returning to search for Boxey, demonstrating his intuitive concern for the child's welfare.<ref name="STG39" /> 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.<ref name="STG39" />

In the Officers' Lounge, Boomer joins [[Giles (TOS-BN)|Giles]] and [[Jolly (TOS-BN)|Jolly]] in discussing Apollo's despondent state following [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Commander Adama]]'s decision to disband the search parties for Boxey.<ref name="STG48">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=48}}</ref> 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.<ref name="STG49">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=49}}</ref> When [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|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.<ref name="STG49" /> He provides subtle support during the conversation, including a muttered comment about Starbuck's poor choice of words when suggesting Apollo "relax."<ref name="STG50">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=50}}</ref>

Later, after Starbuck leaves Apollo's table, Boomer quietly questions whether Starbuck's claims about the [[SuperViper (TOS-BN)|SuperViper]] are truthful, noting that Starbuck "has been known to lie about a lot less."<ref name="STG51">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=51}}</ref>

When a distress call is received from an apparently uninhabited planet, Boomer participates in the search party that descends into the [[The Devil's Pit|Devil's Pit]] to look for Boxey.<ref name="STG141">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=141}}</ref> While exploring the dark corridors with Starbuck and [[Athena (TOS-BN)|Athena]], the three engage in banter about their different personalities, with Starbuck characterizing Athena as "well-controlled, patient, smart but cautious."<ref name="STG141" />

During the major engagement against [[Spectre (alternate)|Spectre]]'s forces, Boomer demonstrates his reputation for caution and insight. When Apollo speculates that the attacking [[Cylon (TOS)|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."<ref name="STG114">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=114}}</ref> 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 (TOS-BN)|Giles]] and [[Greenbean (TOS-BN)|Greenbean]] handle themselves in battle.<ref name="STG216">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=216}}</ref>

Following the battle, Boomer attends the honors ceremony and theatrical performance, where he jokes with [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|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."<ref name="STG228">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=228}}</ref>

== Comics ==

=== Dynamite Entertainment ===

Following the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]], Boomer participates in the recon to an [[Iblis' planet|unidentified planet]] and discovers its {{alt|Iblis||damning truths}} and [[Meclons|dangers]]. Along with {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, he participates as bait to lure [[Meclon Raiders]] to make a landing, and successfully ambushes their pilots to acquire their ships {{comics|vol3|1}}&mdash;{{comics|vol3|3|short=y}}. 

After returning to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' with their stolen Meclon Raiders, Boomer pilots a {{alt|Viper|TOS}} against the Meclon forces. His Viper becomes damaged during the engagement after saving {{alt|Sheba}} from a pursuing Meclon, but survives the engagement due to the intervention of the [[Seraphs]] {{comics|vol3|4}} & {{comics|vol3|5|short=y}}.

=== Marvel Comics ===

=== Look-In Magazine ===

{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Look-In Magazine|type=line}}{{Character Data
| series=TOS|title=Lieutenant Boomer|name=Boomer|seen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1|pseen=Storyline #1 (Look-In Magazine)|lastseen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4|plastseen=Storyline #4 (Look-In Magazine)|role=[[Viper (TOS-LM)|Viper]] pilot, battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]''|rank=Lieutenant|sortkey=Boomer|spoilers=n}}Lieutenant '''Boomer''' is a Lieutenant and a veteran Viper pilot in the Colonial Fleet aboard battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]''.

He volunteers to stay behind to guard the crippled ''[[Freighter Eighteen (TOS-LM)|Freighter Eighteen]]'', where he single-handedly engages a Cylon attack force before being reinforced by [[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS-LM)|Starbuck]] ({{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}).<ref>''Look-In'' #43 (1979) & #44 (1979), Storyline 1, Strips 1 & 2</ref>

While pursuing Apollo to the planet [[Thar (TOS-LM)|Thar]], Boomer witnesses his friend's Viper vanish. Later, believing Starbuck has been shot down by a mysterious alien ship, he commences an attack on the vessel, which is revealed to be an illusion. This act of aggression causes the pacifist Tharians to deem the Colonials too violent to be welcomed to their world ({{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}).<ref>''Look-In'' #22 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 19</ref>

Boomer leads a rescue mission to the planet [[Zaroak (TOS-LM)|Zaroak]] after contact is lost with Apollo's team. With [[Boxey (TOS-LM)|Boxey]] as a stowaway, he rescues a Zaroakian soldier and leads the party into the mines to join the fight and help his friends escape ({{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4}}).<ref>''Look-In'' #37 (1980), Storyline 4, Strip 8</ref>

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=== Maximum Press ===

Sometime after "{{TOS|The Hand of God|The Hand of God}}," Boomer and Lieutenant [[Dietra]] become romantically involved and apparently [[seal]]ed. As a result of their union, [[Cleo]] is born, but Boomer suffers Dietra's loss sometime after Cleo's birth (''[[The Enemy Within 2]]'').

By [[7362]], Boomer is given a promotion to colonel and is given full command of ''Galactica''{{'|s}} squadrons, and is one of the first [[Warrior]]s to land on [[Earth (TOS alternate)|Earth]] {{Comics|War of Eden|1}}. After Commander [[Cain (alternate)|Cain]] reactivates [[Sheba (alternate)|Sheba]]'s commission in the {{TOS|Colonial Fleet|Colonial Fleet}}, Sheba becomes Boomer's wingman to prepare her for command of [[Silver Spar Squadron]] {{Comics|The Enemy Within|2}}.

=== Realm Press ===

Lieutenant '''Boomer''' is a skilled and dependable [[Viper (TOS-RP)|Viper]] pilot in the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS-RP)|Colonial Fleet]], and a key member of [[Blue Squadron (TOS-RP)|Blue Squadron]] often flying alongside his close friends, [[Starbuck (TOS-RP)|Starbuck]] and [[Apollo (TOS-RP)|Apollo]].

Boomer is a constant presence in the fleet's most critical missions, valued for his reliability and skill. He is part of the initial landing party on the planet [[Salis]], where he is captured by the [[Acmarans]] alongside his fellow warriors before their subsequent escape {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 1}} ― {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG002">''Battlestar Galactica: The Law of Volahd'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, January 1998), Page 4, 6, 9, 15.</ref>

Often serving as a voice of reason to Starbuck's recklessness, Boomer is tasked by Colonel [[Tigh (TOS-RP)|Tigh]] to accompany Starbuck on a mission to the [[Prison Barge (TOS)|Prison Barge]] to prevent a mutiny led by a guard named [[Krolis]], who intends to execute the captured traitor, [[Baltar (TOS-RP)|Baltar]] {{Comics|Prison of Souls, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG0042">''Battlestar Galactica: Prison of Souls'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, June 1998), Page 4, 19.</ref> He is later part of the initial construction crew for the settlement on [[Domia]]. During the subsequent attack by [[Domia creatures|rock creatures]], he is ordered by Apollo to evacuate the members of the [[Council of the Twelve (TOS-RP)|Council of the Twelve]]. While piloting the shuttle, [[Sire]] [[Obob]] demands he turn back and attack the creatures. When Boomer refuses, Obob seizes the weapon controls, and fires on the alien structures himself, causing a massive explosion and severely injuring Starbuck in the process {{Comics|Fire in the Sky}}.<ref name="BG0102">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#3'' (Realm Press, September 1999), Page 7.</ref>

In a later engagement, Boomer is among the pilots, including [[Sheba (TOS-RP)|Sheba]] and [[Janus (TOS-RP)|Janus]], who go missing after patrolling through an unknown system ahead of [[The Fleet (TOS-RP)|the Fleet]]. It is revealed that he has been captured by the Cylons and, in the story's cliffhanger ending, he is shown being [[New Life Process|cybernetically altered]]. This is presented as the Cylons' "latest improvement," turning Colonial warriors into agents who can think and fight like Colonials {{Comics|Masquerade}}.<ref name="BGGallery2">''Battlestar Galactica Gallery'' (Realm Press, April 2000), Page 28.</ref>

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