Editing Tigh (TOS alternate)

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This article covers the various depictions of {{TOS|Tigh}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media.

== Books ==

=== Berkley Novelizations ===
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==== [[Surrender the Galactica!|Surrender the ''Galactica''!]] ====
Colonel '''Tigh''' serves as Commander [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Adama]]'s executive officer and trusted aide aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]''.

=====Character and Professional Relationship=====
Tigh maintains a close working relationship and personal friendship with Commander Adama, built on years of shared military service. Their professional bond extends back to their younger days when Tigh and Adama served together as fighter pilots, forming a partnership comparable to that of [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]] and [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|Starbuck]] in their generation.<ref name="STG14">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=14}}</ref>

Adama trusts Tigh completely, often relying on his aide's methodical approach to handling both routine operations and crisis situations. Adama recognizes that Tigh will always deliver information systematically, noting "he's just waiting for us to land. Then he'll tell us. He always does this kind of thing methodically."<ref name="STG17">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=17}}</ref>

=====Post-Yevra Communications=====
When Adama returns from the [[Yevra (TOS-BN)|Yevra]] mission, Tigh manages communications from the bridge, coordinating with the returning squadrons. However, Adama detects something unusual in his aide's voice that suggests concealed problems, noting both to Apollo and himself that Tigh's voice "sounded strange."<ref name="STG16">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=16}}</ref>

=====SuperViper Project Advocacy=====
Colonel Tigh serves as a strong advocate for technological advancement within [[The Fleet (TOS-BN)|the Fleet]], particularly supporting research and development initiatives. During discussions about the experimental [[SuperViper (TOS-BN)|SuperViper]] project, Tigh champions the importance of technological progress, stating "It's the only way to improve our technology" when Adama expresses concerns about dangerous test flights.<ref name="STG40">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=40}}</ref>

His support for technological advancement extends to defending the Research and Development teams, suggesting that they "take some pride in their achievements, too" when Adama criticizes their naming conventions for new projects.<ref name="STG40" />

=====SuperViper Test Flight Operations=====
Tigh plays a crucial role in the SuperViper test flight operations, serving as the bridge coordinator for the experimental fighter's launch procedures. He works meticulously with Adama to oversee countdown procedures and monitor the craft's performance during its dangerous test flight.<ref name="STG43">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=43}}</ref>

When the SuperViper nearly crashes into ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'' during the test, Tigh witnesses the close call alongside Adama. The incident prompts Adama to share memories of their own dangerous flying experiences, including a "suicide move against that Cylon attack" above [[Tauran]], where both officers received reprimands for their reckless tactics.<ref name="STG48">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=48}}</ref>

=====Encounter with Baltar=====
Tigh's confrontation with the disguised [[Baltar (TOS-BN)|Baltar]] demonstrates both his observational skills and his physical courage. Despite Baltar's altered appearance, Tigh recognizes him while investigating suspicious activity near the shuttle bays, where he discovers Baltar attempting to dispose of Captain Ironhand's body. Tigh states "It's Baltar, isn't it? All dolled up and changed, but Baltar."<ref name="STG176">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=176}}</ref>

This recognition leads to a physical altercation where Baltar, enhanced by Cylon conditioning, manages to overpower and knock out the experienced officer. Tigh remains unconscious until awakened by the rumble of Baltar's sabotage bomb explosion.<ref name="STG177">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=177}}</ref>

=====Crisis Response During Spectre's Assault=====
During [[Spectre (TOS-BN)|Spectre]]'s assault on the fleet, Tigh demonstrates his dedication to duty despite personal injury. After being attacked and knocked unconscious by Baltar, Tigh returns to bridge duties with visible injuries, including blood on his fingers and head trauma.<ref name="STG193">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=193}}</ref>

Despite his injuries, Tigh immediately resumes his command responsibilities, participating in critical strategic discussions about the fleet's response to Spectre's surrender ultimatum. He firmly opposes capitulation, stating, "We can't surrender the fleet. The Cylons'd slaughter everyone."<ref name="STG194">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=194}}</ref>

When Apollo and Starbuck propose using the SuperViper as a desperate countermeasure, Tigh efficiently coordinates the deployment despite the craft's previous test failures. He personally escorts Starbuck to prepare for the dangerous mission, demonstrating his hands-on leadership style during crisis situations.<ref name="STG194" />

=====Combat Operations and Bridge Command=====
Tigh coordinates numerous bridge operations throughout the crisis, including monitoring Viper squadron launches and coordinating with repair crews. During the battle, he provides critical updates to Adama about squadron readiness and manages communication with engineering teams working to restore ship functionality.<ref name="STG199">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=199}}</ref>

== Comics ==

=== Dynamite Entertainment ===

There are at least three variations of this character within the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comics sagas, including:

* {{alt|Tigh|TOS-DE}}, the standard depiction;
* {{alt-r|Tigh}}, a {{alt-r|battlestar}} commander in an [[alternate reality]];
* {{1880|Tigh}}, from the {{comics|1880}} series.

=== Marvel Comics ===

'''Tigh''' is the colonel aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' during the {{alt|Battle of Cimtar}}, and objects to President {{alt|Adar|TOS}}'s hesitancy in launching fighters when {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Zac}} are under armed attack by then-unidentified forces ({{comics|marvel|1}}).

=== Look-In Magazine ===

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{{Character Data
 | name= Tigh
 | title= Colonel Tigh
 | seen= Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1
 | pseen= Storyline #1 (Look-In Magazine)
 | lastseen= Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2
 | plastseen= Storyline #2 (Look-In Magazine)
 | role= Executive Officer, battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]''
 | rank= Colonel
 | sortkey= Tigh
|spoilers=N}}

'''Tigh''' is the Executive Officer of the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]'', serving under Commander [[Adama (TOS-LM)|Adama]].

He assists Adama during the ''[[Freighter Eighteen (TOS-LM)|Freighter Eighteen]]'' incident, questioning the Cylons' motives for not destroying the ship. He later accompanies Adama to the fuel room to stop the Cylon-controlled Captain [[Heffren (TOS-LM)|Heffren]] {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #45 (1979) & #50 (1979), Storyline 1, Strips 3 & 8</ref>

During the encounter with the planet [[Thar (TOS-LM)|Thar]], Tigh is the first to suspect that a mysterious alien vessel is hostile {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #6 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 3</ref>

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=== Maximum Press ===

=== Realm Press ===
Colonel '''Tigh''' is a constant presence on ''[[Galactica (TOS-RP)|Galactica]]''{{'|s}} bridge, providing crucial support to Commander [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] during a variety of crises. He is a key figure in the command structure of the fleet, and he is often tasked with carrying out Adama's orders and managing the day-to-day operations of the battlestar.

He is on the bridge when the ''Galactica'' [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge (TOS-RP)|fights off a Cylon basestar]], and works with Adama to coordinate the fleet's response, playing an instrumental role in the decision to send a patrol to investigate a [[Acamaran's planet|nearby planet]] {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 1}}.<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: The Law of Volahd, Part 1'', p. 8</ref>

Tigh takes temporary command of the fleet after Adama collapses on the bridge. He oversees the investigation of the [[Somnian vessel|derelict alien ships]] and deals with the growing unrest among the crew {{Comics|Prison of Souls, Part 1}}.<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Prison of Souls, Part 1'', p. 10</ref>

Tigh also fails to intervenes in a personal dispute between [[Athena (TOS-RP)|Athena]] and [[Cassiopeia (TOS-RP)|Cassiopeia]] on the bridge, after Cassiopeia confronts and slaps Athena over her relationship with [[Starbuck (TOS-RP)|Starbuck]]. [[Sheba (TOS-RP)|Sheba]] steps in to de-escalate the situation, telling both women that the bridge is not the place to handle their personal issues {{Comics|Hades Hath No Fury}}.<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' #2, p. 13</ref>

He is once again on the bridge during a crisis when the colonial settlement on [[Domia]] is attacked by mysterious creatures. He works with Adama to coordinate the rescue effort and to fend off the alien threat {{Comics|Fire in the Sky}}.<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' #2, p. 6</ref>

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