Editing Boxey (TOS alternate)

{{separate continuity|universe=TOS}}

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

== Berkley Novelizations ==
{{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Berkley Novelizations}}

=== Background ===
In the [[Berkley novelizations]], '''Boxey''' is a full-fledged orphan, his parents presumably killed during the [[Battle of Cimtar (TOS-BN)|final Cylon attack]] on the [[Twelve Colonies of Man (TOS-BN)|Colonies]]. His adoptive parents became [[Serina (TOS-BN)|Serina]] and [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]] respectively. Following Serina's death, Apollo becomes his sole guardian and father figure.

As Boxey grew older, he came to hate that name and his extended family searched for a new name, given that they never knew his birth name. As a result, they christen him "Troy".<ref>{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Yermakov|first2=Nicholas|authorlink2=Robert Thurston|title=[[The Living Legend (Book)|Battlestar Galactica 6: The Living Legend]]|publisher=Berkley Books|year=April 1982|pages=vi}}</ref>

Given the deaths of both sets of parents, biological and adoptive, Troy had "put up barriers that no one could get through" for fear of loving someone, then losing them again.<ref>{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Yermakov|first2=Nicholas|authorlink2=Robert Thurston|title=[[The Living Legend (Book)|Battlestar Galactica 6: The Living Legend]]|publisher=Berkley Books|year=April 1982|pages=viii}}</ref>

==== [[The Tombs of Kobol|''The Tombs of Kobol'']] ====
Boxey is pleased at the fact that Serina and Apollo are to be [[seal|married]], however the marriage was short lived and he is forced to go through the death of his second mother.

=== [[Surrender the Galactica!|''Surrender the'' Galactica''!'']] ===
In [[Surrender the Galactica!|''Surrender the'' Galactica''!'']], Boxey experiences recurring nightmares about Apollo's death in combat. These dreams feature him piloting his own [[Viper (TOS-BN)|Viper]] alongside Apollo, but being helpless to save his stepfather when [[Cylon raiders (TOS-BN)|Cylon raiders]] attack. In his nightmares, Apollo successfully destroys three enemy ships before falling victim to a fourth raider with special weaponry, leaving Boxey screaming helplessly as his father's ship dissolves.<ref name="STG14-15">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|pages=14-15}}</ref>

Driven by his fear of losing Apollo and his inability to cope with waiting for his stepfather to return from dangerous missions, Boxey writes a farewell note and runs away from his quarters. The note reads: "Dear Dad, I'm glad you're still alive. I was real worried. I had bad dreams and you always died. I'm afraid. I don't want to wait here and think about you getting killed. I'm going away. Then you don't have to worry about me again. I hope you never get killed. I'm taking Muffy with me. Your son, Boxey."<ref name="STG33">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=33}}</ref>

Boxey's journey through ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'' leads him to the lower levels known as the [[Devil's Pit (TOS-BN)|Devil's Pit]], where he encounters an elderly man who recognizes him as Apollo's son. The old man, a former resident of the ship's upper levels, befriends Boxey and provides him with food and shelter.<ref name="STG78-79">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|pages=78-79}}</ref>

In the Devil's Pit, Boxey also meets [[Peri (TOS-BN)|Peri]], a tough young girl who knows the hidden passages and secret areas of the ship. Together, they navigate the dangerous lower levels, avoiding conflicts between rival factions of displaced personnel who have formed makeshift communities in the abandoned areas. Despite their initial antagonism, Boxey and Peri develop a friendship as they help each other survive various encounters with hostile groups.<ref name="STG126-127">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|pages=126-127}}</ref>

Eventually, Boxey becomes involved with a theater company operating in the ship's lower levels. He performs in their productions, using makeup and costumes that disguise his identity from anyone who might recognize him. During one performance, Apollo arrives in the audience, accompanied by the old man from the Devil's Pit who had helped in the search. Boxey spots his stepfather from behind the stage curtain, leading to an emotional confrontation.<ref name="STG166-167">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|pages=166-167}}</ref>

The reunion between Apollo and Boxey is highly emotional. Apollo acknowledges that he cannot promise to stop going on dangerous missions, as duty requires him to continue serving as a [[Viper (TOS-BN)|Viper]] pilot. However, he expresses his need for Boxey to be there when he returns, telling the boy: "I can't stop your worries. When I go out on a mission, I always face danger. I've gotten out of more scrapes than I can count. When I'm out there, I think of you. Often. I count on getting back here—to you." Moved by his stepfather's words, Boxey chooses to return to his normal life aboard ''Galactica''.<ref name="STG184-185">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|title=Surrender the Galactica!|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|pages=184-185}}</ref>

==== [[The Living Legend (Book)|''The Living Legend'']] ====
After Adama's death sometime well into the future, Troy is given command of ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'' and access to Adama's personal journals that have not been read by anyone before him. (Apollo is not given command due to his death sometime before Adama's.) When presented with Adama's logs after a pre-recorded introduction made by Adama, he first searches the logs about Commander [[Cain (TOS-BN)|Cain]], who Adama credits for saving the entire [[The Fleet (TOS-BN)|Fleet]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Yermakov|first2=Nicholas|authorlink2=Robert Thurston|title=[[The Living Legend (Book)|Battlestar Galactica 6: The Living Legend]]|publisher=Berkley Books|year=April 1982|pages=v-viii}}</ref>

== Comics ==

=== Dynamite Entertainment ===
[[File:BSG-FOTG - Boxey and Muffit.png|thumb|{{alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}} and {{alt|Muffit}} during the arduous transit through the mysterious [[black hole]] ({{comics|vol3|1}}).]]

There are at least four variations of '''Boxey''' from the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comics, including:

* {{alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}}, the standard depiction;
* {{alt-r|Boxey}}, {{alt-r|Serina}}'s son who had been murdered by the {{alt-r|Cylons}} during the {{alt-r|Battle of Cimtar}} in an [[alternate reality]];
* {{1880|Boxey}}, {{alt-r|Athena}}'s ward in {{comics|1880}};
* [[Troy Adama]], from the {{comics|1980}} series.

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=== Marvel comics ===
[[File:Marvel - Boxey.png|thumb|Boxey loses {{alt|Muffey}} during the {{alt|Cylon|TOS}} bombardment of {{alt|Caprica|TOS}}'s cities ({{comics|marvel|1}}).]]

'''Boxey''' is the son of {{alt|Serina}} who, along with his [[daggit]] {{alt|Muffey}}, frolics around the {{alt|Caprica|TOS}} city while his mother hosts a newscast to cover the anticipated {{alt|armistice}}.

When the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} attack, Boxey and Muffey attempt to flee the rampant destruction. While Serina saves Boxey from falling debris of a nearby structure, Muffey does not share such fortune and, after a short search, Boxey and his mother flee the city ruins into the hillside, where they encounter Captain {{alt|Apollo|TOS}}'s {{alt|Viper|TOS}} near the ruins of Commander {{alt|Adama|TOS}} home ({{comics|marvel|1}}). 

He makes a few fleeting appearances in the Marvel comics that occur after ''[[A Death in the Family]]''.

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=== Look-In Magazine ===
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Look-In Magazine|type=line}}{{Character Data
| series=TOS|title=Boxey|name=Boxey|seen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1|pseen=Storyline #1 (Look-In Magazine)|lastseen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4|plastseen=Storyline #4 (Look-In Magazine)|parents=[[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] (adopted father)|role=Civilian|sortkey=Boxey|spoilers=y}}'''Boxey''' is the adopted son of Captain [[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] and the owner of the robotic [[Daggit (TOS-LM)|daggit]], [[Muffit II (TOS-LM)|Muffit]].

He befriends Captain [[Heffren (TOS-LM)|Heffren]] aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]'' and is the first to discover Heffren's sabotage attempt in the fuel room. After being nearly strangled by the [[Cylons (TOS-LM)|Cylon]]-controlled captain, Boxey later assists in tracking him down with Muffit {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #47 (1979) & #49 (1979), Storyline 1, Strips 5 & 7</ref>

Having previously had [[Parahelial Fever]] two yahrens prior, Boxey is immune and accompanies Apollo to the quarantined transport ''[[Orestes (TOS-LM)|Orestes]]''. There, he keeps the other children's spirits up with heroic tales. When Apollo is captured, Boxey organizes and leads a "suicide mission" of ten other children to rescue his father from a Cylon mothership {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 3}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #39 (1980), Storyline 3, Strip 23</ref>

Boxey stows away with Muffit aboard [[Boomer (TOS-LM)|Boomer]]'s shuttle on a rescue mission to [[Zaroak (TOS-LM)|Zaroak]]. He and Boomer rescue a Zaroakian soldier from a swamp, who then guides them to the others {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #37 (1980), Storyline 4, Strip 8</ref>

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== Maximum Press comics ==

[[File:Young Boxey - Maximum.jpg|thumb|Boxey in [[7347]].]]

Unlike his counterpart from other series, including the continuations, Boxey is ''not'' the nickname for Troy, but merely a version of his name, '''Box'''. 

As the Maximum Press comics follow the Original Series's official canon very strongly, Boxey is referred to as the biological son of Serina and the step-son of [[Apollo (TOS-MP)|Apollo]]. In [[7344]], [[Sheba (TOS-MP)|Sheba]] and Apollo are [[seal]]ed and he has a step-brother named [[Cain (child)|Cain]], who is born that same yahren (''[[War of Eden 1]]''). 

By [[7362]], Box is a lieutenant and a Viper pilot. He is Captain [[Starbuck (TOS-MP)|Starbuck]]'s wingman, and is one of three [[Warriors]] (the others being Starbuck and Colonel [[Boomer (TOS-MP)|Boomer]]) who are part of the first Colonial landing party to [[Earth (TOS-MP)|Earth]]. During this mission, where Box almost loses his life by a dinosaur's maw, they discover the object later known as [[Adam's Ark]] (''War of Eden 1''-''[[War of Eden 4|4]]'').

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