Phaedra

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Phaedra is a civilian member of the Colonial Fleet and the wife of Major Boomer.

Biography

Marriage to Boomer

Phaedra and Boomer are in a relationship for just over a yahren before their marriage. Their decision to take the Seal stuns all but Boomer's closest friends, with many surprised by the speed of their union. The biggest question about their relationship comes from Starbuck, who bluntly asks Boomer, "Where did you find time to fall in love?"

Two months after their marriage, Phaedra becomes pregnant. The couple moves into new quarters separate from the main pilots' quarters, a dark and quiet space that contrasts with the constant noise Boomer had grown accustomed to during his bachelor days.

Phaedra keeps the news of her pregnancy private initially, waiting to share it with the wider fleet. She wants to wait a while before announcing the pregnancy to everyone, though Boomer inadvertently reveals the secret to Jolly, who reacts with great enthusiasm at becoming an "uncle."

Pregnancy and Expectations

During her pregnancy, many Warriors' husbands and wives ask Phaedra about potential names for her child. She explains that her family's tradition requires waiting until the child is born before making such a momentous decision, or if a name is chosen beforehand, keeping it secret until the new life is ready to take it.

Phaedra knows she is expecting a boy. When she thinks about her unborn son, she envisions Boomer's face and wonders how it would look remade with younger features.

Phaedra and Boomer discuss the possibility of settling on Poseidon if Commander Cain and the Quorum agree to open the planet for colonization. However, Phaedra maintains that Boomer's place is with the fleet, and she knows her place is with him. Despite this commitment to remaining with the fleet, the couple considers what it would mean for their child to grow up on a planet rather than wandering the galaxy.

Phaedra eventually accepts the suggestion from Guinn to name her son Tyr, after Guinn's brother who fell during the Great Betrayal.

Life in the Fleet

While Boomer is away on missions, Phaedra worries about his safety. She spends time on a small observation deck aft of the main launch tubes aboard Galactica, staring out at the cosmos and contemplating the constant presence of war in human existence. During her pregnancy, though too early for any visible signs to show, she can feel the new life inside her and finds comfort in knowing that Boomer is "out there" but also "in here" with her.

Phaedra develops a friendship with Guinn, wife of Lieutenant Jolly. The two women support each other through the anxieties of being married to Viper pilots who regularly face danger. Guinn finds Phaedra during one such anxious vigil and offers comfort and companionship. Phaedra considers herself lucky to have Guinn as a friend.

Phaedra occasionally plans special romantic celebrations for herself and Boomer in their quarters, complete with candles, ambrosa, and Sagitarrian symphonies. On at least one occasion, she loans their quarters to Dalton for a romantic rendezvous.

When Sheba goes missing during a patrol, Jolly arrives at Boomer and Phaedra's quarters in the middle of the night to inform Boomer. Phaedra calls out from the bedroom, concerned about the disturbance, and learns about Sheba's disappearance and the fleet's contact with Commander Cain's colony.

When Boomer joins Apollo on a diplomatic mission to the Chitain homeworld, Apollo is concerned about allowing Boomer to participate given Phaedra's pregnancy. However, Boomer insists that Apollo needs a fourth member for the mission and that he wouldn't trust anybody else to keep Apollo and Starbuck out of trouble. Apollo eventually relents, and later that night while on the Chitain world, Boomer reveals to Starbuck that Phaedra is pregnant.

Characteristics

Phaedra is described as having eyes that are scarcely less dark than the blackness of space. She appears peaceful when sleeping, her chest rising and falling gently as she breathes evenly.

Phaedra demonstrates a caring and supportive nature, offering comfort to her friend Guinn during moments of emotional distress. She maintains a sense of duty and loyalty to her husband, accepting that his place is with the fleet even as she contemplates the possibility of a more settled life for their future child.

Notes

• Aside from a brief mention in Rebellion by Boomer, Phaedra is neither seen nor mentioned in the succeeding books.