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| {{Disambiguation|Hera (disambiguation)}}{{Separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Berkely Novelizations}}
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| Cadet '''Hera''' is a [[Viper pilot]] aboard the [[battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]''. A native of [[Vaile]], she is known for her tall stature, direct manner, and skilled piloting abilities.
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| ==Biography==
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| Hera is a [[Vailean]], originating from the planet [[Vaile]].<ref name="STG139">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=139}}</ref> As a Vailean, she exhibits the cultural traits of her people, including a tendency to speak her mind directly and a preference for resolving conflicts through direct confrontation rather than prolonged discussion. On Vaile, when misunderstandings develop, the cultural norm is to "knock heads to work things out" rather than engage in what she considers clever wordplay.<ref name="STG139" /> | |
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| Hera is notably tall, standing two inches taller than Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)|Starbuck]].<ref name="STG140">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=140}}</ref> She has a long and lean body with ruddy skin and black hair that often falls in her face during intense situations. Her dark eyes are particularly striking and appear to change color depending on lighting and her emotional state—most commonly appearing violet when she is angry.<ref name="STG85">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=85}}</ref><ref name="STG189">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=189}}</ref> People who know her often disagree about the exact color of her eyes due to this shifting quality.
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| ===Military Service===
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| ====Pilot Training====
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| As a cadet aboard ''Galactica'', Hera serves as a Viper pilot and has proven herself to be exceptionally skilled in combat. She flies one of the newer [[Twisters|"twister" model Vipers]], which earned their nickname from their distinctive corkscrew nose design.<ref name="STG219">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=219}}</ref>
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| ====Combat Performance====
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| During a major battle involving the experimental [[SuperViper]], Hera demonstrated exceptional piloting skills. When SuperViper suffered critical damage and Captain [[Apollo (TOS alternate)|Apollo]] and Lieutenant Starbuck were forced to eject in escape pods, Hera provided crucial air cover for their return to ''Galactica''. She destroyed multiple [[Cylon]] fighters during this engagement, including one that was bearing down on the defenseless escape pods just moments before it would have fired.<ref name="STG224-225">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=224-225}}</ref> Her performance during this battle was particularly noted by Apollo, who commended her shooting skills over the communication system.
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| For her actions during this engagement, Hera was awarded a medal in a formal honors ceremony, though she modestly referred to it as merely a "trinket."<ref name="STG253">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=253}}</ref>
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| ===Relationships===
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| ====Starbuck====
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| Hera has a complex relationship with Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)|Starbuck]] that is marked by both mutual attraction and significant tension. Their relationship began on a friendly note, and they were good friends before the [[Yevra]] mission. However, complications arose when Hera, in typical Vailean fashion, directly propositioned Starbuck, announcing that she wished to be "his woman." This direct approach contradicted Starbuck's preference for being the pursuer in romantic relationships, leading to a rejection that strained their friendship.<ref name="STG140" />
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| Their relationship became further complicated when Hera intervened to prevent Starbuck from deserting the fleet to search for the missing Apollo. Having deduced Starbuck's intentions, she initially tried to reason with him. When Commander [[Adama (TOS alternate)|Adama]] questioned her about Starbuck's plans, she resisted revealing them but inadvertently confirmed the commander's suspicions. When Starbuck was about to take unauthorized flight, Hera physically intervened by striking him on the jaw to prevent his departure, then summoned Adama with the support of other crew members including Lieutenant [[Boomer (TOS alternate)|Boomer]].<ref name="STG140-141">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=140-141}}</ref>
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| This intervention created lasting resentment from Starbuck, who felt she had violated the fighter pilots' code and betrayed his trust. Their subsequent interactions were marked by tension, with Starbuck treating her with cold formality and even pulling rank by addressing her as "Cadet Hera" in a dismissive manner.<ref name="STG141">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |page=141}}</ref>
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| Eventually, the two pilots had a frank discussion about their relationship, during which Starbuck admitted that he liked being a womanizer and had no intention of changing his nature. He also acknowledged that he genuinely liked Hera despite their conflicts. Their conversation ended on a somewhat conciliatory note, with both agreeing to accept each other as they were.<ref name="STG253-254">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=253-254}}</ref>
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| ====Other Relationships====
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| Hera maintains friendships with other women aboard ''Galactica'', including [[Cassiopeia (alternate)|Cassiopeia]] and [[Athena (TOS alternate)|Athena]]. She is known to confide in them about her frustrations with the male pilots' attitudes toward women aboard the ship. During conversations with these friends, Hera has expressed her views on women's treatment aboard ''Galactica'', arguing that women should be treated as human beings rather than objects.<ref name="STG189" /><ref name="STG170-171">{{cite book |title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]] |author=[[Glen A. Larson]] and [[Robert Thurston]] |publisher=Ace Books |year=1988 |pages=170-171}}</ref>
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category:A to Z]]
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| [[Category:Characters (TOS)]]
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| [[Category:Colonial Warriors]]
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| [[Category:Vaileans]]
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| [[Category:Berkley Novelizations]]
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| [[Category:TOS]]
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