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'''Lingk''' is a [[Borellian Nomen (TOS-BN)|Borellian Noman]] serving aboard the supply ship ''[[Broadside (TOS-BN)|Broadside]]'' within [[The Fleet (TOS-BN)|the Fleet]]. He serves under [[Mega (TOS-BN)|Mega]], the leader of the Borellian survivors, and becomes suspicious of the disguised [[Lucifer (TOS-BN)|Lucifer]], whom he ultimately discovers to be an impostor.
== Background ==

Lingk is one of the few surviving [[Borellian Nomen (TOS-BN)|Borellian Nomen]] in the Fleet. According to Lingk, "there are so few of us Borellians in the fleet" that their leader Mega "was certain we had contacted them all." This small community maintains connections with each other to preserve their cultural identity within the larger Fleet population.<ref name="STG123">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=123}}</ref>

Like other Borellian Nomen, Lingk possesses the characteristic thick eyebrows and imposing physical presence typical of his people. He also demonstrates the cultural traits associated with Borellian nobility, including knowledge of their complex social hierarchy and voice modification practices.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=122-123}}</ref>
== Encounter with "Trogla" ==

While aboard ''Broadside'', Lingk encounters someone claiming to be a fellow Borellian Noman named "Trogla." Their first meeting occurs when Lucifer, disguised as Trogla, is wandering through the crew quarters during the night. Lingk immediately displays suspicion, stating "I don't believe we have met before. I thought I knew everyone from Borellia in this fleet."<ref name="STG122">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=122}}</ref>

When "Trogla" gives his name, Lingk reacts with an "odd, choking sound" and expresses ironic admiration, noting "I admire your courage in carrying a name that refers to the most common variety of ground-mole on [[Borellia (TOS-BN)|Borellia]]." This reveals both his knowledge of Borellian fauna and the cultural significance of names within their society.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=122-123}}</ref>

During their conversation, Lingk demonstrates his understanding of Borellian social structure by identifying "Trogla" as "a representative of the [[Drayliks (TOS-BN)|Drayliks]]" based on his voice, and explains the cultural practice of surgical voice modification among the noble classes to "separate nobility from the masses."<ref name="STG123" />
== Discovery of the Deception ==

Lingk's suspicions about "Trogla" grow when he observes the supposed Noman participating in theatrical performances with [[Dwybolt (TOS-BN)|Dwybolt]]'s troupe. This violates fundamental Borellian cultural principles, as Lingk explains: "Borellian Nomen are not able to deceive others on a stage. Playing roles the way you do is unknown in our culture."<ref name="STG137">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=137}}</ref>

Using skills he describes as typical of his people - "We Borellian Nomen are often good operatives. I've eavesdropped often" - Lingk conducts surveillance on "Trogla" and his companion "Korriman" ([[Baltar (TOS-BN)|Baltar]]). Through this espionage, he overhears their discussions about a "mission" involving plans to "kill [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Adama]]" and mentions of "sabotage."<ref name="STG137" />

The final proof of deception comes from a fundamental aspect of Borellian nature. As Lingk explains to the impostor: "All these times I eavesdropped on you, you never sensed my presence. A Noman can always sense another Noman's presence. I don't know what you are but you are not a Noman."<ref name="STG137" />
== Confrontation and Death ==

Armed with this evidence, Lingk confronts "Trogla" backstage after a performance, emerging from the shadows behind curtain ropes. He presents his findings systematically, stating "I don't know what you are, deceiver" and demanding to know whether the impostor will carry out the assassination plot.<ref name="STG137" />

When Lingk takes hold of "Trogla's" tunic collar and ponders whether to "turn you in" or "join you," Lucifer attacks, going for Lingk's throat. The genuine Borellian fights back, attempting to crush his opponent, but discovers he is "trying to crush metal" and realizes "whatever this creature was, it did not rely on breathing for existence."<ref name="STG138">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=138}}</ref>

The battle is described as "a strange, silent battle fought in shadows" between "two large beings" who "struggled slowly against each other, like two primeval monsters fighting for control of the swamp." Despite his strength and determination, Lingk is gradually overpowered. Lucifer slams him against the stage's back wall and crushes his windpipe, breaking ribs in the process.<ref name="STG138" />

Lingk dies with "a strange bubbling sound in his throat" after losing consciousness. Lucifer disposes of his body by placing it in a waste chute and ejecting it into space, ensuring no evidence remains of the murder.<ref name="STG138-139">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=138-139}}</ref>
== Legacy ==

Lingk's death represents Lucifer's first kill and marks a significant turning point in the [[Cylons (TOS-BN)|Cylon]]'s programming. After the murder, Lucifer reflects that "the indifference he now felt about his killing of Lingk would make him a prime assassin. The murder of [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Adama]] would be easy."<ref name="STG139-140">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|date=1988|pages=139-140}}</ref>
== References ==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Characters (TOS)]]
[[Category:Berkley Novelizations]]
[[Category:Borellian Nomen]]
[[Category:Fleet inhabitants]]
[[Category:Deceased characters]]
[[Category:Broadside crew]]

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	== Background ==		== Background ==

	Lingk is one of the few surviving [[Borellian Nomen (TOS-BN)\|Borellian Nomen]] in the Fleet. According to Lingk, "there are so few of us Borellians in the fleet" that their leader Mega "was certain we had contacted them all." This small community maintains connections with each other to preserve their cultural identity within the larger Fleet population.<ref name="STG123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=123}}</ref>		Lingk is one of the few surviving [[Borellian Nomen (TOS-BN)\|Borellian Nomen]] in the Fleet. According to Lingk, "there are so few of us Borellians in the fleet" that their leader Mega "was certain we had contacted them all." This small community maintains connections with each other to preserve their cultural identity within the larger Fleet population.<ref name="STG123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=123}}</ref>

	Like other Borellian Nomen, Lingk possesses the characteristic thick eyebrows and imposing physical presence typical of his people. He also demonstrates the cultural traits associated with Borellian nobility, including knowledge of their complex social hierarchy and voice modification practices.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122-123}}</ref>		Like other Borellian Nomen, Lingk possesses the characteristic thick eyebrows and imposing physical presence typical of his people. He also demonstrates the cultural traits associated with Borellian nobility, including knowledge of their complex social hierarchy and voice modification practices.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122-123}}</ref>
	== Encounter with "Trogla" ==		== Encounter with "Trogla" ==

	While aboard ''Broadside'', Lingk encounters someone claiming to be a fellow Borellian Noman named "Trogla." Their first meeting occurs when Lucifer, disguised as Trogla, is wandering through the crew quarters during the night. Lingk immediately displays suspicion, stating "I don't believe we have met before. I thought I knew everyone from Borellia in this fleet."<ref name="STG122">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122}}</ref>		While aboard ''Broadside'', Lingk encounters someone claiming to be a fellow Borellian Noman named "Trogla." Their first meeting occurs when Lucifer, disguised as Trogla, is wandering through the crew quarters during the night. Lingk immediately displays suspicion, stating "I don't believe we have met before. I thought I knew everyone from Borellia in this fleet."<ref name="STG122">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122}}</ref>

	When "Trogla" gives his name, Lingk reacts with an "odd, choking sound" and expresses ironic admiration, noting "I admire your courage in carrying a name that refers to the most common variety of ground-mole on [[Borellia (TOS-BN)\|Borellia]]." This reveals both his knowledge of Borellian fauna and the cultural significance of names within their society.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122-123}}</ref>		When "Trogla" gives his name, Lingk reacts with an "odd, choking sound" and expresses ironic admiration, noting "I admire your courage in carrying a name that refers to the most common variety of ground-mole on [[Borellia (TOS-BN)\|Borellia]]." This reveals both his knowledge of Borellian fauna and the cultural significance of names within their society.<ref name="STG122-123">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=122-123}}</ref>

	During their conversation, Lingk demonstrates his understanding of Borellian social structure by identifying "Trogla" as "a representative of the [[Drayliks (TOS-BN)\|Drayliks]]" based on his voice, and explains the cultural practice of surgical voice modification among the noble classes to "separate nobility from the masses."<ref name="STG123" />		During their conversation, Lingk demonstrates his understanding of Borellian social structure by identifying "Trogla" as "a representative of the [[Drayliks (TOS-BN)\|Drayliks]]" based on his voice, and explains the cultural practice of surgical voice modification among the noble classes to "separate nobility from the masses."<ref name="STG123" />
	== Discovery of the Deception ==		== Discovery of the Deception ==

	Lingk's suspicions about "Trogla" grow when he observes the supposed Noman participating in theatrical performances with [[Dwybolt (TOS-BN)\|Dwybolt]]'s troupe. This violates fundamental Borellian cultural principles, as Lingk explains: "Borellian Nomen are not able to deceive others on a stage. Playing roles the way you do is unknown in our culture."<ref name="STG137">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=137}}</ref>		Lingk's suspicions about "Trogla" grow when he observes the supposed Noman participating in theatrical performances with [[Dwybolt (TOS-BN)\|Dwybolt]]'s troupe. This violates fundamental Borellian cultural principles, as Lingk explains: "Borellian Nomen are not able to deceive others on a stage. Playing roles the way you do is unknown in our culture."<ref name="STG137">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=137}}</ref>

	Using skills he describes as typical of his people - "We Borellian Nomen are often good operatives. I've eavesdropped often" - Lingk conducts surveillance on "Trogla" and his companion "Korriman" ([[Baltar (TOS-BN)\|Baltar]]). Through this espionage, he overhears their discussions about a "mission" involving plans to "kill [[Adama (TOS-BN)\|Adama]]" and mentions of "sabotage."<ref name="STG137" />		Using skills he describes as typical of his people - "We Borellian Nomen are often good operatives. I've eavesdropped often" - Lingk conducts surveillance on "Trogla" and his companion "Korriman" ([[Baltar (TOS-BN)\|Baltar]]). Through this espionage, he overhears their discussions about a "mission" involving plans to "kill [[Adama (TOS-BN)\|Adama]]" and mentions of "sabotage."<ref name="STG137" />
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	Armed with this evidence, Lingk confronts "Trogla" backstage after a performance, emerging from the shadows behind curtain ropes. He presents his findings systematically, stating "I don't know what you are, deceiver" and demanding to know whether the impostor will carry out the assassination plot.<ref name="STG137" />		Armed with this evidence, Lingk confronts "Trogla" backstage after a performance, emerging from the shadows behind curtain ropes. He presents his findings systematically, stating "I don't know what you are, deceiver" and demanding to know whether the impostor will carry out the assassination plot.<ref name="STG137" />

	When Lingk takes hold of "Trogla's" tunic collar and ponders whether to "turn you in" or "join you," Lucifer attacks, going for Lingk's throat. The genuine Borellian fights back, attempting to crush his opponent, but discovers he is "trying to crush metal" and realizes "whatever this creature was, it did not rely on breathing for existence."<ref name="STG138">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=138}}</ref>		When Lingk takes hold of "Trogla's" tunic collar and ponders whether to "turn you in" or "join you," Lucifer attacks, going for Lingk's throat. The genuine Borellian fights back, attempting to crush his opponent, but discovers he is "trying to crush metal" and realizes "whatever this creature was, it did not rely on breathing for existence."<ref name="STG138">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=138}}</ref>

	The battle is described as "a strange, silent battle fought in shadows" between "two large beings" who "struggled slowly against each other, like two primeval monsters fighting for control of the swamp." Despite his strength and determination, Lingk is gradually overpowered. Lucifer slams him against the stage's back wall and crushes his windpipe, breaking ribs in the process.<ref name="STG138" />		The battle is described as "a strange, silent battle fought in shadows" between "two large beings" who "struggled slowly against each other, like two primeval monsters fighting for control of the swamp." Despite his strength and determination, Lingk is gradually overpowered. Lucifer slams him against the stage's back wall and crushes his windpipe, breaking ribs in the process.<ref name="STG138" />

	Lingk dies with "a strange bubbling sound in his throat" after losing consciousness. Lucifer disposes of his body by placing it in a waste chute and ejecting it into space, ensuring no evidence remains of the murder.<ref name="STG138-139">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=138-139}}</ref>		Lingk dies with "a strange bubbling sound in his throat" after losing consciousness. Lucifer disposes of his body by placing it in a waste chute and ejecting it into space, ensuring no evidence remains of the murder.<ref name="STG138-139">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=138-139}}</ref>
	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==

	Lingk's death represents Lucifer's first kill and marks a significant turning point in the [[Cylons (TOS-BN)\|Cylon]]'s programming. After the murder, Lucifer reflects that "the indifference he now felt about his killing of Lingk would make him a prime assassin. The murder of [[Adama (TOS-BN)\|Adama]] would be easy."<ref name="STG139-140">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|~~last2~~=Thurston\|~~first2=~~Robert\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=139-140}}</ref>		Lingk's death represents Lucifer's first kill and marks a significant turning point in the [[Cylons (TOS-BN)\|Cylon]]'s programming. After the murder, Lucifer reflects that "the indifference he now felt about his killing of Lingk would make him a prime assassin. The murder of [[Adama (TOS-BN)\|Adama]] would be easy."<ref name="STG139-140">{{cite book\|last=Larson\|first=Glen A.\|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston\|Thurston, Robert]]\|authorlink=Glen A. Larson\|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]\|publisher=Ace Books\|date=1988\|pages=139-140}}</ref>
	== References ==		== References ==