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| This article covers the various depictions of {{TOS|Tigh}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media. | | This article covers the various depictions of [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media. |
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| == Books == | | == Various Continuities == |
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| === Berkley Novelizations === | | === Berkley Novelizations === |
| {{Separate continuity|type=line|universe=TOS|cont=Berkley Novelizations}}
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| ==== [[Surrender the Galactica!|Surrender the ''Galactica''!]] ====
| | *In the novelization of ''[[Saga of a Star World (book)|Saga of a Star World]]'', in the casino when Cassiopeia storms away from Starbuck, Athena angrily hands him the room key and leaves as well. Later, Athena regrets not having stayed with Starbuck. She believes she could have made him forget about Cassiopeia. During the mass exodus from the surface of Caprica, Starbuck and Cassiopeia pilot a shuttle filled with highly volatile Tylium. They barely evade the attacking Cylons and return to ''Galactica''. |
| Colonel '''Tigh''' serves as Commander [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Adama]]'s executive officer and trusted aide aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]''.
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| =====Character and Professional Relationship=====
| | *In ''[[The Tombs of Kobol]]'' novelization, when Starbuck is captured and taken aboard the Cylon basestar, he teaches Lucifer how to play Pyramid and beats him at the card game. Lucifer takes a liking to Starbuck. |
| 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>
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| 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>
| | *In ''[[The Long Patrol (Book)|The Long Patrol]]'' novelization, the Robber that Starbuck meets is a woman. She later joins ''Galactica'' and changes her name to Roberta. In the book's final scene, Starbuck takes Roberta out to ''Rising Star'' and meets the same waiter again. Athena and Cassiopea are in a booth next to where their reserved table is, so Starbuck has the waiter take them to another area. |
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| =====Post-Yevra Communications=====
| | *In the 12th novel ''[[The Nightmare Machine]]'', the Cylons sneak a device aboard ''Galactica'' that causes everyone to feel enormous guilt. Starbuck is affected the worst and feels terrible about how he's treated women. Eventually, he is nearly driven insane and tries to kill [[Greenbean]]. |
| 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>
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| =====SuperViper Project Advocacy=====
| | *In the 13th novel ''[[Die, Chameleon!]]'', after Chameleon is captured by alien smugglers, Cassiopeia tells Starbuck that Chameleon is his father. Starbuck goes after him and is captured by the same aliens. Later, he manages to break free, but Chameleon is taken hostage by one of the aliens who takes him away in a spacecraft. Chameleon eventually gets loose and steals a spaceship, but he has no idea what heading will take him back to ''Galactica''. He plots his course based on the roll of a dice. |
| 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>
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| 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" />
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| =====SuperViper Test Flight Operations=====
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| 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>
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| 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>
| | In addition to various comics in the [[Original Series]] timeline, [[Dynamite Entertainment]] gave this character [[Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck|his own 4-issue series]] depicting the character's origin, development as a warrior, and finding out how he was orphaned. |
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| =====Encounter with Baltar=====
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| =====Crisis Response During Spectre's Assault=====
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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" />
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| =====Combat Operations and Bridge Command=====
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| 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>
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| == Comics ==
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| === Dynamite Entertainment ===
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| There are at least three variations of this character within the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comics sagas, including:
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| * {{alt|Tigh|TOS-DE}}, the standard depiction;
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| * {{alt-r|Tigh}}, a {{alt-r|battlestar}} commander in an [[alternate reality]];
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| * {{1880|Tigh}}, from the {{comics|1880}} series.
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| === Marvel Comics === | | === Marvel Comics === |
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| '''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}}. | | * In [[Scavenge World|issue #12]], Starbuck, Boomer, and Athena, on recon patrol, stumble across Scavenge World, a planet composed entirely of spare parts and inhabited by alien scavengers. They are captured and brought before the throne of Eurayle, the leader of the scavenger "family." Meanwhile, ''Galactica'' is buffeted by an unexpected Cylon attack. The Cylons are momentarily averted, and the Fleet arrives at Scavenge World. Learning of ''Galactica'''s situation, Eurayle makes a proposal - she will use her powers of the mind to free Commander Adama from the Memory Machine, if she can receive Lieutenant Starbuck in return. Starbuck eventually agrees to her offer. After the Cylons are defeated, Starbuck stays behind with her while the Colonial fleet moves on. |
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| === Look-In Magazine ===
| | * Starbuck escapes from Scavenge World and returns to the fleet in [[The Daring Escape of the Space Cowboy|issue #19]]. Eurayle pursues the fleet in [[Hell Hath No Fury!|issue #20]], and Starbuck and Apollo meet with her. Starbuck agrees to fight her in a duel to the death. Eurayle wins, but after she leaves it is revealed that Starbuck faked his own death. |
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| | *The Scavenge World ship that Starbuck used to escape winds up giving the Colonials the coordinates to Earth, and the series ends with the fleet making a hyperjump to their final destination. |
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| | name= Tigh
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| | title= Colonel Tigh
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| | seen= Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1
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| | pseen= Storyline #1 (Look-In Magazine)
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| | lastseen= Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2
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| | plastseen= Storyline #2 (Look-In Magazine)
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| | role= Executive Officer, battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]''
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| | rank= Colonel
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| | sortkey= Tigh
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| '''Tigh''' is the Executive Officer of the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]'', serving under Commander [[Adama (TOS-LM)|Adama]].
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| 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>
| | * Taking place 20 yahrens after the events of the original series, it is revealed that Starbuck feels guilt because Cassiopeia died yahrens earlier on a mission that he was in charge of. |
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| 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>
| | * In [[The Enemy Within 1|The Enemy Within]], a Cylon humanoid named Ares infiltrated the fleet in order to saboutage it. Once the truth about Ares becomes known, Starbuck fights him and both wind up trapped inside a shuttle that launches and crashes on a desolate planet. Starbuck survives the crash, but no resolution to the storyline was ever given because the series was canceled. |
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| === Maximum Press ===
| | *In ''Alternate Conspiracy'', Starbuck and Apollo are transported to an alternate universe where they discover the Colonies about to sign an armistice with the Cylons. Starbuck is embarrassed to find himself occupying the body of a beautiful woman. |
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| === Realm Press ===
| | * In the fan fiction series of novels known as the ''Pegasus Chronicles'', Starbuck and Athena are inadvertently thrown together due to a strange alien that infiltrates ''Galactica'' in ''Second Coming''. Also, Starbuck not only learns that Chameleon is his father but that he has a brother and sister as well. In the next novel, ''Joint Maneuvers'', Starbuck and Athena's relationship moves to another level, but Athena has serious doubts that they are meant to be together. |
| 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.
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| 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>
| | * In ''The Race For Earth'', which occurs five yahrens after the events of the original series, Starbuck finally proposes to Cassiopeia. |
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| 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>
| | * In the ''V'' crossover novel ''Survive the Alliance'', Starbuck journeys to Earth and meets both Knight Rider and Face/Templeton Peck of the A-Team. |
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| 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>
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| 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>
| | [http://freegalacticafanfictionnovels.weebly.com Clean Slate Press fan fiction stories] - now downloadable as epub files for ereaders. |
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| == References ==
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| [[Category: Dynamite Comics]] | | [[Category: Dynamite Comics]] |
| [[Category: Realm Press Comics]] | | [[Category: Realm Press Comics]] |
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