Val Chambers - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 20:05, 5 May 2026

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	'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in {{YR\|42}}.		'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in {{YR\|42}}.
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Notes

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	* According to the producers, the character of Val Chambers was inspired by former United States Secretary of Defense, [[w:Donald Rumsfeld\|Donald Rumsfeld]].<ref>[[Podcast:Caprica pilot\|Podcast for ''Caprica'' pilot]], timestamp 01:03:30</ref>		* According to the producers, the character of Val Chambers was inspired by former United States Secretary of Defense, [[w:Donald Rumsfeld\|Donald Rumsfeld]].<ref>[[Podcast:Caprica pilot\|Podcast for ''Caprica'' pilot]], timestamp 01:03:30</ref>
	* Chambers' cut-corner trifocal glasses are likely a nod to ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''{{'\|s}} Tyrell, whose reliance on these glasses is seen as "[[w:Themes_in_Blade_Runner#Eyes\|a reflection of his reliance on technology for his power and his myopic vision.]]" Like that character, Chambers is later murdered by those who assisted in his ascension to power.		* Chambers' cut-corner trifocal glasses are likely a nod to ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''{{'\|s}} Tyrell, whose reliance on these glasses is seen as "[[w:Themes_in_Blade_Runner#Eyes\|a reflection of his reliance on technology for his power and his myopic vision.]]" Like that character, Chambers is later murdered by those who assisted in his ascension to power.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
			* According to the producers, the character of Val Chambers was inspired by former United States Secretary of Defense, [[w:Donald Rumsfeld\|Donald Rumsfeld]].<ref>[[Podcast:Caprica pilot\|Podcast for ''Caprica'' pilot]], timestamp 01:03:30</ref>
	* Chambers' cut-corner trifocal glasses are likely a nod to ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''{{'\|s}} Tyrell, whose reliance on these glasses is seen as "[[w:Themes_in_Blade_Runner#Eyes\|a reflection of his reliance on technology for his power and his myopic vision.]]" Like that character, Chambers is later murdered by those who assisted in his ascension to power.		* Chambers' cut-corner trifocal glasses are likely a nod to ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''{{'\|s}} Tyrell, whose reliance on these glasses is seen as "[[w:Themes_in_Blade_Runner#Eyes\|a reflection of his reliance on technology for his power and his myopic vision.]]" Like that character, Chambers is later murdered by those who assisted in his ascension to power.

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "42YR (58 BCH)" to "{{YR|42}}"

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Text replacement - "42YR (58 BCH)" to "{{YR|42}}"

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	'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in ~~[[42YR]] ([[58 BCH]])~~.		'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in {{YR\|42}}.

	Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.		Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + notes section, minor cleanup

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	As a result of this rebuke, Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]], and Chambers is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.		As a result of this rebuke, Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]], and Chambers is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.

			== Notes ==

			* Chambers' cut-corner trifocal glasses are likely a nod to ''[[w:Blade Runner\|Blade Runner]]''{{'\|s}} Tyrell, whose reliance on these glasses is seen as "[[w:Themes_in_Blade_Runner#Eyes\|a reflection of his reliance on technology for his power and his myopic vision.]]" Like that character, Chambers is later murdered by those who assisted in his ascension to power.

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	~~: ''~~For other articles with subjects with the same first name, see: [[Val]].''		{{disline\|For other articles with subjects with the same first name, see: [[Val]].}}

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	'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in 58 [[BCH]].		'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in [[42YR]] ([[58 BCH]]).

	Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.		Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.

	Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]]~~. As a result~~, he is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.		As a result of this rebuke, Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]], and Chambers is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.

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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Tauron (RDM)" to "Tauron"

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	'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in 58 [[BCH]].		'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in 58 [[BCH]].

	Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron ~~(RDM)~~\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.		Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.

	Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]]. As a result, he is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.		Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]]. As a result, he is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Caprica" to "{{RDM|Caprica}}"

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	'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in 58 [[BCH]].		'''Val Chambers''' is the [[Caprica (RDM)\|Caprican]] Minister of Defense in 58 [[BCH]].

	Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron ~~(RDM)~~\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.		Despite being aided in his ascension to power by the [[Ha'la'tha]], he dislikes [[Tauron\|Taurons]] and, upon obtaining the role of Minister of Defense, decides to use his power to commence an aggressive and direct investigation the activities of the Ha'la'tha. The [[Guatrau]] requests that [[Joseph Adama]] approach Chambers with the intent on dissuading him from pursuing the Ha'la'tha. Despite reluctance to do so, Adama later agrees, but fails to obtain anything other than Chambers' contempt.

	Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]]. As a result, he is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.		Chambers is later ritualistically murdered in his home by [[Sam Adama]]. As a result, he is succeeded by [[Joan Leyte]] {{CAP\|Pilot (Caprica)}}.