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'''The Old Man''' is | '''The Old Man''' is an affectionate nickname amongst ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'s'' crew for the battlestar's commanding officer, [[William Adama]]. | ||
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"Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the master of a British Merchant Navy ship. It is also used in other countries' navies as a term for the commanding officer of a ship, regardless of gender. | *"Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the master of a British Merchant Navy ship. It is also used in other countries' navies as a term for the commanding officer of a ship, regardless of gender, as well as the commander of a unit in various armies. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:13, 7 November 2023
The Old Man is an affectionate nickname amongst Galactica's crew for the battlestar's commanding officer, William Adama.
Notes
- "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the master of a British Merchant Navy ship. It is also used in other countries' navies as a term for the commanding officer of a ship, regardless of gender, as well as the commander of a unit in various armies.