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[[Image:gaming.jpg|thumb|Chameleon and Starbuck in ''The Man with Nine Lives'']]
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A charming and aging con man, who just happens to be [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]]'s father.  After being separated by the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] raid at the settlement of [[Umbra]] on planet [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Caprica]]. He had been something of a professional wagerer, apparently, due to his vast knowledge of chancery games. (This might explain Starbuck's natural fascination with chanceries.) However, his current occupation was basically making do with his ability to naturally con people out of money.  
A charming and aging con man, '''Chameleon''' just happens to be {{TOS|Starbuck}}'s father.


Among other false occupations, has been known to pose as a genetic tracer, a head of [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]], and the [[Livestock Ship]]'s commanding officer; however he crossed three [[Borellian Nomen]] -- [[Maga]], [[Bora]] and [[Taba]] -- who in return swore a [[blood trail]] to exact revenge upon the "jackal, [[Captain Dmitri]]". They eventually managed to track him on the ''[[Rising Star (TOS)|Rising Star]]'', courting [[Blassie|Siress Blassie]] who was apparently took to him during a type of orchestral symphony.  
Chameleon was separated by the {{TOS|Cylons|Cylon}} raid at the settlement of [[Umbra]] on planet {{TOS|The Twelve Colonies|Caprica}}. He had been something of a professional wagerer, apparently, due to his vast knowledge of [[chancery]] games (which might explain Starbuck's natural fascination with chanceries). However, Chameleon's current occupation is basically making do with his ability to naturally con people out of money.  


By an act of self-preservation, Chameleon managed to escape, meeting up with Starbuck and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] as [[Boomer (TOS)|Lieutenant Boomer]] and [[Jolly (TOS)|Flight Sergeant Jolly]] minced words with the Nomen. Chameleon talked about his past on Caprica and about losing a son, which spoke volumes to Starbuck. Chameleon found his chance for protection, portraying himself as a genetic tracer and stating that the ''Galactica'''s equipment would be just the thing needed to do testing to determine if they were indeed father and son.  
Among other false occupations, Chameleon been known to pose as a genetic tracer, a head of [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]], and the [[Livestock Ship]]'s commanding officer. However he crosses three [[Borellian Nomen]]—[[Maga]], [[Bora]] and [[Taba]]—who in return swear a [[blood trail]] to exact revenge upon the "jackal, [[Captain Dmitri]]". They eventually manage to track him to the ''{{TOS|Rising Star|Rising Star}}'', courting [[Blassie|Siress Blassie]] who was apparently taken by his charm while attending a type of orchestral symphony.  


To play up the lost father/son relationship, he told Starbuck that [[Cassiopeia (TOS)|Cassiopeia]] reminded him much of his wife. Starbuck then admitted to him that Cassiopeia was the only one he ever considered getting Sealed to.  
By an act of self-preservation, Chameleon manages to escape, meeting up with Starbuck and {{TOS|Apollo}} as Lieutenant {{TOS|Boomer}} and Flight Sergeant {{TOS|Jolly}} mince words with the Nomen. Chameleon talks about his past on Caprica and about losing a son, which spoke volumes to Starbuck. Chameleon finds his chance for protection, portraying himself as a genetic tracer and stating that ''{{TOS|Galactica}}'s'' equipment would be just the thing needed to do testing to determine if they were indeed father and son.  


Later on, he attempted to tell Starbuck the truth when in the launch bay, since Starbuck admitted that he was considering dropping the Colonial service and join him in reuniting lost children with their parent(s). However, he never had the chance as Maga and Bora had trespassed into the bay, attacking Starbuck in attempting to discern where "Captain Dmitri" was.  
To play up the lost father/son relationship, he tells Starbuck that [[Cassiopeia]] reminds him much of his wife. Starbuck admits to him that Cassiopeia was the only one he ever considered getting [[sealed]] to.  


Chameleon managed to save Starbuck from the Nomen by firing the Viper's lasers into the [[launch tubes|launch tube]], throwing Starbuck clear of the tube. Miraculously they Nomen survived, but were apprehended. Chameleon later admitted that he deceived them all, explaining the whole story.  
Later on, Chameleon attempts to tell Starbuck the truth when in the launch bay when Starbuck admits to thinking of dropping out from the Colonial service to join him in reuniting lost children with their parents. But Chameleon never gets the chance as Maga and Bora trespass into the bay, attacking Starbuck while attempting to discern where "Captain Dmitri" was.  


He also thought that the story about him being Starbuck's Caprican father was false, however tests proved positive. He managed to convince Cassiopeia not to reveal the results to Starbuck, saying that he would rather be his friend, especially since Starbuck wanted to recapture [[yahrens]] that could never be recaptured. He did, however, promise that he would tell Starbuck when he had been [[Sealed]] to a very dubious Cassiopeia.  
Chameleon manages to save Starbuck from the Nomen by firing the Viper's lasers into the {{TOS|launch tubes|launch tube}}, throwing Starbuck clear of the tube. Miraculously the Nomen survive and are apprehended.


He was remanded to the custody of Siress Blassie, who supported his rehabilitation into society for his actions, but took it with joy since he and Starbuck were now only friends... ([[The Man with Nine Lives]])
Chameleon later admits that he deceived them all, explaining the whole story.  


Portrayed by [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Fred+Astaire Fred Astaire]
The con man also believed that the story of being Starbuck's Caprican father was false, however tests proved positive. Chameleon manages to convince Cassiopeia not to reveal these results to Starbuck, saying that he would rather be his friend, especially since Starbuck wanted to recapture [[yahrens]] that could never be recaptured.
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The old man did, however, promise that he would tell Starbuck when he had been [[Seal]]ed to a very dubious Cassiopeia.  
 
Chameleon is remanded to the custody of Siress Blassie, who supports his rehabilitation into society for his actions, but takes it with joy since he and Starbuck were now only friends {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives}}.
 
== Notes ==
 
* The analog for Chameleon in the [[Re-imagined Series]] is [[Dreilide Thrace]].
 
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Chameleon
Chameleon

Name

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Age
Colony Apparently Caprica
Birth place {{{birthplace}}}
Birth Name
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Callsign
Nickname Captain Dmitri
Introduced The Man with Nine Lives
Death
Parents
Siblings
Children Starbuck
Marital Status Presumably widowed
Family Tree View
Role Con artist
Rank
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Portrayed by Fred Astaire
Chameleon is a Cylon
Chameleon is a Final Five Cylon
Chameleon is a Human/Cylon Hybrid
Chameleon is an Original Series Cylon
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Chameleon in the separate continuity
[[Image:|200px|Chameleon]]


A charming and aging con man, Chameleon just happens to be Starbuck's father.

Chameleon was separated by the Cylon raid at the settlement of Umbra on planet Caprica. He had been something of a professional wagerer, apparently, due to his vast knowledge of chancery games (which might explain Starbuck's natural fascination with chanceries). However, Chameleon's current occupation is basically making do with his ability to naturally con people out of money.

Among other false occupations, Chameleon been known to pose as a genetic tracer, a head of Inter-Fleet Broadcasting, and the Livestock Ship's commanding officer. However he crosses three Borellian NomenMaga, Bora and Taba—who in return swear a blood trail to exact revenge upon the "jackal, Captain Dmitri". They eventually manage to track him to the Rising Star, courting Siress Blassie who was apparently taken by his charm while attending a type of orchestral symphony.

By an act of self-preservation, Chameleon manages to escape, meeting up with Starbuck and Apollo as Lieutenant Boomer and Flight Sergeant Jolly mince words with the Nomen. Chameleon talks about his past on Caprica and about losing a son, which spoke volumes to Starbuck. Chameleon finds his chance for protection, portraying himself as a genetic tracer and stating that Galactica's equipment would be just the thing needed to do testing to determine if they were indeed father and son.

To play up the lost father/son relationship, he tells Starbuck that Cassiopeia reminds him much of his wife. Starbuck admits to him that Cassiopeia was the only one he ever considered getting sealed to.

Later on, Chameleon attempts to tell Starbuck the truth when in the launch bay when Starbuck admits to thinking of dropping out from the Colonial service to join him in reuniting lost children with their parents. But Chameleon never gets the chance as Maga and Bora trespass into the bay, attacking Starbuck while attempting to discern where "Captain Dmitri" was.

Chameleon manages to save Starbuck from the Nomen by firing the Viper's lasers into the launch tube, throwing Starbuck clear of the tube. Miraculously the Nomen survive and are apprehended.

Chameleon later admits that he deceived them all, explaining the whole story.

The con man also believed that the story of being Starbuck's Caprican father was false, however tests proved positive. Chameleon manages to convince Cassiopeia not to reveal these results to Starbuck, saying that he would rather be his friend, especially since Starbuck wanted to recapture yahrens that could never be recaptured.

The old man did, however, promise that he would tell Starbuck when he had been Sealed to a very dubious Cassiopeia.

Chameleon is remanded to the custody of Siress Blassie, who supports his rehabilitation into society for his actions, but takes it with joy since he and Starbuck were now only friends (TOS: "The Man with Nine Lives").

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