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'''Scar''' is the nickname for a [[Raider]] fighter ace. The nickname is derived from battle damage on the Raider's fuselage that resembles a scar. The nickname blends logically since Raiders have been discovered as a biomechanical creation of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] which is bred for space battle. | '''Scar''' is the nickname for a [[Raider]] fighter ace. The nickname is derived from battle damage on the Raider's fuselage that resembles a scar. The nickname blends logically since Raiders have been discovered as a biomechanical creation of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] which is bred for space battle. | ||
Scar is responsible for many ruthless, successful attacks against [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]]. It was known for its taste for [[nugget|nuggets]], and favors separating them from their wingmates for an easy kill. The need to eliminate Scar's threat increases a pilot rivalry between Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]]. | Scar is responsible for many ruthless, successful attacks against mining vessels deployed from [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] into a treacherous asteroid field. It was known for its taste for [[nugget|nuggets]], and favors separating them from their wingmates for an easy kill. The need to eliminate Scar's threat increases a pilot rivalry between Captain [[Kara Thrace]] and Lieutenant [[Louanne Katraine]]. | ||
Scar is later destroyed on the 29th day of mining operations. Starbuck engages him, but breaks off a suicidal run against him in favor of luring him into the sights of her wingman, Kat. Kat scores a crippling blow on Scar, causing Scar to careen into an asteroid, killing it in an explosion of shrapnel and gore. | Scar is later destroyed on the 29th day of mining operations. Starbuck engages him, but breaks off a suicidal run against him in favor of luring him into the sights of her wingman, Kat. Kat scores a crippling blow on Scar, causing Scar to careen into an asteroid, killing it in an explosion of shrapnel and gore. | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 8 May 2006
Scar is the nickname for a Raider fighter ace. The nickname is derived from battle damage on the Raider's fuselage that resembles a scar. The nickname blends logically since Raiders have been discovered as a biomechanical creation of the Cylons which is bred for space battle.
Scar is responsible for many ruthless, successful attacks against mining vessels deployed from the Fleet into a treacherous asteroid field. It was known for its taste for nuggets, and favors separating them from their wingmates for an easy kill. The need to eliminate Scar's threat increases a pilot rivalry between Captain Kara Thrace and Lieutenant Louanne Katraine.
Scar is later destroyed on the 29th day of mining operations. Starbuck engages him, but breaks off a suicidal run against him in favor of luring him into the sights of her wingman, Kat. Kat scores a crippling blow on Scar, causing Scar to careen into an asteroid, killing it in an explosion of shrapnel and gore.
It is postulated by Sharon that the cause of Scar's unusual aggressiveness was caused by pent-up rage after repeated resurrections, particularly after one very painful death. This may have been at the hands of Starbuck when she forcibly removed the "brain" from a downed Raider (You Can't Go Home Again). It is unlikely that Scar will be resurrected again, due to the loss of the Resurrection Ship. (Scar).
Notes
- This storyline of destroying an enemy fighter ace may be derived from the Royal Air Force's hunt for Manfred von Richthofen (a.k.a. the "Red Baron") during WWI.
- Scar itself may possibly be the reincarnation of the Raider Starbuck dueled with, killed, and used in Episode 1.05 You Can't Go Home Again, as hinted at by Sharon.