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[[Image:Athena from Armageddon.jpg|thumb|right|Athena from the cover of Richard Hatch's Battlestar Galactica: Armageddon.]]
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This article covers the various depictions of {{TOS|Athena}} from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media.


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== Books ==
While given short thrift in the TOS, Athena has fared better in various continuities from comics to novelizations to fan fiction. Many of these have her continuing to battle Cassiopeia over Starbuck, but in virtually all of them Cassiopeia ultimately wins in the end.


=== Berkley Novelizations ===
*In the novelization of "[[Saga of a Star World (book)|Saga of a Star World]]," Athena is a blonde while Cassiopeia is a brunette.
*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.
*In one of the subsequent books, it is said that Athena realizes that her brother Apollo is her father's favorite, and she is okay with it. She also accepts her role on the bridge partly because it's enough of a burden for her father to have to deal with Apollo's life being constantly in danger.


* In ''[[The Nightmare Machine]]'', Adama lets her join a {{alt|Viper|TOS}} squadron to help fight off the Cylons.
In ''[[Surrender the Galactica!]]'', Athena has evolved into a multifaceted officer serving on ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]''. She has come a long way from the uncertain young woman who had been embarrassed by her responsibilities as a bridge officer, now commanding respect and acquiring a fine record as a fighter pilot.<ref name="STG32">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=32}}</ref>


=====Teaching and Academic Responsibilities=====
Athena serves as a teacher for children aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]'', conducting classes every fifth duty-period. Her classroom activities include hosting guest lectures, such as when [[Cassiopeia (TOS-BN)|Cassiopeia]] presents a talk on basic hygiene.<ref name="STG90">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=90}}</ref> She also lectures on tactics at Cadet Academy, writes manuals, and maintains her own studies while continuing her bridge duties.<ref name="STG91">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=91}}</ref>


During her teaching, Athena demonstrates care for her students, particularly [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]], whose absence from class due to his disappearance deeply concerns her. She becomes visibly emotional when discussing his situation, with her eyes misting over when expressing hope that he remains safe.<ref name="STG91" />


=====Bridge Officer and Fighter Pilot=====
Athena serves as a bridge officer under her father, [[Adama (TOS-BN)|Commander Adama]], and has established herself as a capable fighter pilot. She participates in search and rescue operations, including the mission to locate the missing [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]] and [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]] in the lower tunnels of ''[[Galactica (TOS-BN)|Galactica]]''.<ref name="STG109">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=109}}</ref>


When alerts are called, Athena demonstrates her commitment to duty, understanding the conflict between personal and official obligations. She helps guide her fellow warriors to their duty stations during emergency situations.<ref name="STG110">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=110}}</ref>


=====Relationships and Personal Life=====
Athena maintains a complicated history with [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|Starbuck]], describing herself as "one of the throwaway pages from his little black book." When questioned about this by [[Hera (TOS-BN)|Hera]], Athena displays a pragmatic attitude about Starbuck's womanizing ways, advising that it's "best to ignore it, ignore him" while acknowledging that "he's a good guy, really."<ref name="STG93">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=93}}</ref><ref name="STG94">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=94}}</ref>


== Various Continuities ==
When [[Hera (TOS-BN)|Hera]] and [[Cassiopeia (TOS-BN)|Cassiopeia]] plan a theatrical revenge against Starbuck, Athena declines to participate, stating it's "not my style" and explaining that as the commander's daughter, "some dignity was required of her." She wonders if this makes her pompous but ultimately chooses to support her friends rather than join their scheme.<ref name="STG96">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=96}}</ref><ref name="STG97">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|last2=Thurston|first2=Robert|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|year=1988|page=97}}</ref>


=== Berkley Novelizations ===
Athena also shows a close relationship with [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]], who affectionately calls her "Auntie Athena," though she prefers "Aunt Athena" as the former makes her feel old. Their conversations reveal her ongoing single status, with Boxey noting that she hasn't "had a date since [[Muffit (alternate)|Muffy]] was a pup," and their discussion touches on her past relationship with Starbuck.<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>
 
=====Physical Description=====
Athena is described as having black hair, soft blue eyes, and pale complexion. Her appearance is enhanced by the unreal bright light of the bridge. She is notably shorter than [[Hera (TOS-BN)|Hera]], feeling "like a shrimp" next to the tall [[Vailean (TOS-BN)|Vailean]] woman.<ref name="STG32" /><ref name="STG93" />
 
== Comics ==


*In the novelization of [[Saga of a Star World (book)|Saga of a Star World]], Athena is a blonde while Cassiopeia is a brunette.
=== Dynamite Entertainment ===
There are at least three variations of '''Athena''' from the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comics, including:


*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.
* {{alt|Athena|TOS-DE}}, the standard depiction;
* {{alt-r|Athena}}, {{alt-r|Adama}}'s daughter who had been murdered by the {{alt-r|Cylons}} during the {{alt-r|Battle of Cimtar}} in an [[alternate reality]];
* {{1880|Athena}}, a member of the Caprican royalty in {{comics|1880}}.


*In one of the subsequent books, it is said that Athena realizes that her brother Apollo is her father's favorite, and she is okay with it. She also accepts her role on the bridge partly because it's enough of a burden for her father to have to deal with Apollo's life being constantly in danger.
[[Image:Athena - Maximum Press.jpg|thumb|right|Athena from the Maximum Press comic book series.]]
=== Marvel Comics ===
=== Marvel Comics ===
[[File:Marvel - Athena.png|thumb|left|Athena reports on a transmission ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' receives from {{alt|Caprica|TOS}} during the {{alt|Battle of Cimtar}} {{comics|marvel|1}}.]]


* Athena is featured in a story in issue [[A World for the Killing!|#21]]. While in combat with Cylon Raiders, Athena's Viper vanishes. She is magically transported to a strange world inhabited by a humanoid named Res. In reality, Res is a shapeshifter in search of love. Apollo and Starbuck arrive to rescue Athena. Res reveals that he also brought Athena to the planet to help him transcend his mortal form. Athena fires a laser at Res at his request, and Res ascends to the next plane — his voice resonates from the grave as the Colonials leave and the planet explodes, assuring her that what Athena did was right. It should be noted that the Cylons they encountered were part of the illusion as well.
'''Athena''' is {{alt|Adama|TOS}}'s aide-de-camp during the final assembly of President {{alt|Adar|TOS}}'s {{alt|Quorum of Twelve|TOS}}, piloting the shuttle between ''{{alt|Atlantia|TOS}}'' and ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' en route to {{alt|Cimtar}}.
 
=== Maximum Press comics ===


*20 yahrens after the events of the original series, Athena is now a colonel and has moved on from Starbuck, despite the fact that Cassiopeia died yahrens earlier.
As ''Galactica'' approaches {{alt|Caprica|TOS}}, she receives {{alt|Serina}}'s newscast transmission just prior to the {{alt|Cylon|TOS}} attack on {{alt|Caprica City}} {{comics|marvel|1}}.


*In [[The Enemy Within 1|The Enemy Within]] series, a Cylon humanoid named Ares joins the Colonial fleet with the intention of saboutage. Before doing so, he romances Athena and actually sleeps with her.
Athena shares her concerns with her father regarding the {{alt|Nova of Madagon||treacherous, alternative route}} to {{alt|Carillon}}, supporting [[Sire]] {{alt|Uri}}'s contention that {{alt|Borallus}} would have been a better alternative {{comics|marvel|2}}. She is pleased to have been proven wrong, as she is impressed that her brother and his two wingmen, {{alt|Boomer|TOS}} and {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, are able to clear a path a 100 [[maxim]]s wide despite their sole reliance on ''Galactica''{{'|s}} scanners for targeting the {{alt|Cylon mine}}s {{comics|marvel|3}}.


=== Richard Hatch's Battlestar Galactica: [[Armageddon]] ===
While in combat with Cylon {{alt|Raider|TOS}}s, Athena's {{alt|Viper|TOS}} vanishes. She is magically transported to a [[Res' planet|strange world]] inhabited by [[Res]], a [[shapeshifter]] in search of love. {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} arrive to rescue Athena. Res reveals that he also brought Athena to the planet to help him transcend his mortal form. Athena fires a laser at Res at his request, and Res ascends to the next plane — his voice resonates from the grave as the Colonials leave and the planet explodes, assuring her that what Athena did was right. It should be noted that the Cylons they encountered were part of the illusion as well ({{comics|marvel|21}}).


*18 yahrens after the events of the original series, Athena temporarily takes command of the Galactica but is happy for Apollo when he is ultimately named commander.
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=== Clean Slate Press ===
=== Look-In Magazine ===
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Look-In Magazine|type=line}}{{Character Data
| series=TOS|name=Athena|seen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1|pseen=Storyline #1 (Look-In Magazine)|lastseen=Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4|plastseen=Storyline #4 (Look-In Magazine)|parents=[[Adama (TOS-LM)|Adama]] (father)|siblings=[[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] (brother)|role=Bridge Officer, battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]''|sortkey=Athena|spoilers=n}}'''Athena''' is a bridge officer serving aboard the battlestar ''[[Galactica (TOS-LM)|Galactica]]'' under the command of her father, Commander [[Adama (TOS-LM)|Adama]].


* In the fan fiction series of novels known as the ''Pegasus Chronicles'', Starbuck and Athena are inadvertantly thrown together due to a strange alien that infiltrates the Galactica in ''Second Coming''. In the next novel, ''Joint Maneuvers'', their relationship moves to another level, but Athena has serious doubts that they are meant to be together.
She is the first to report the distress call from ''[[Freighter Eighteen (TOS-LM)|Freighter Eighteen]]''. Later, while monitoring a routine situation report, she hears [[Boxey (TOS-LM)|Boxey]]'s scream from the fuel room, alerting the bridge to the danger {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #43 (1979) & #49 (1979), Storyline 1, Strips 1 & 7</ref>


* In one short story, Athena tells Starbuck that she realizes they aren't meant for each other. Starbuck, having long ago come to this conclusion, is happy that she is finally willing to move on. The story ends with Athena introducing herself to Bojay.
During the encounter with the planet [[Thar (TOS-LM)|Thar]], it is Athena's strong intuition that her brother [[Apollo (TOS-LM)|Apollo]] is still alive in another dimension that convinces her father to call off a planned attack on a mysterious alien vessel {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #19 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 16</ref>


* In ''The Race For Earth'', which occurs five yahrens after the events of the original series, Athena is married to a man named Kaleb, a technician who Apollo had introduced her to. They both have two children.
She is part of the initial exploratory mission to the planet [[Zaroak (TOS-LM)|Zaroak]], where she is captured alongside Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS-LM)|Starbuck]]. She fights with them to escape the Cylon-run mines {{Comics|Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4}}.<ref>''Look-In'' #30 (1980) & #36 (1980), Storyline 4, Strips 1 & 7</ref>


* In the ''V'' crossover novel ''Survive the Alliance'', Athena is captured by the Visitors and impregnated by one of the Visitor aliens in an attempt to create a baby that is half human and half alien. After being rescued, she ultmately decides to have the baby.
{{Clear}}


== External Links ==
=== Maximum Press ===
Twenty [[yahren]]s after the events of the [[Original Series]], Athena achieves the rank of colonel and has moved on from {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, even after her former rival, {{alt|Cassiopeia}}, died yahrens prior.


[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/Best.htm Clean Slate Press fan fiction stories]
A Cylon humanoid named [[Ares (Cylon)|Ares]] joins the Colonial fleet with the intention of sabotage. Before doing so, he romances Athena and beds her ({{comics|enemy|1}}&mdash;{{comics|enemy|3|short=y}}).


=== Realm Press ===
'''Athena''' is a Lieutenant in the Colonial Fleet, serving as a bridge officer and Viper pilot aboard the battlestar ''Galactica''. She is the daughter of Commander [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] and the sister of Captain [[Apollo (TOS-RP)|Apollo]] and Lieutenant [[Zac (TOS-RP)|Zac]].


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==== History ====
Athena is a prominent member of the ''Galactica'''s crew, often on the bridge during critical operations. However, she eschews her bridge duties to join the search party to find her missing brother, [[Apollo (TOS-RP)|Apollo]], demonstrating her skills as a pilot and her unwavering loyalty to her family ({{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}).<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' #1, p. 5</ref>


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In "No Place Like Home," Athena is shown to have a romantic relationship with Starbuck. The two have a dinner date, where their flirtatious dynamic is on full display ({{Comics|No Place Like Home}}).<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' #1, pp. 24-25</ref> However, this relationship causes friction with [[Cassiopeia (TOS-RP)|Cassiopeia]], who confronts Athena on the bridge. The confrontation escalates to a physical altercation before [[Sheba]] intervenes ({{Comics|Hades Hath No Fury}}).<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' #2, pp. 12-13</ref>


She is seen in a vision by her younger brother, [[Zac (TOS-RP)|Zac]], by the [[Beings of Light (TOS-RP)|Beings of Light]] who inform him of his special destiny. In the vision, Zac sees a future where Athena is a warrior, flying alongside her brother and father ({{Comics|Eve of Destruction}}).<ref>''Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction'' #0, pp. 16-17</ref>


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Athena's depiction in the Maximum Press comic book series.


This article covers the various depictions of Athena from the tie-in novelizations, comic books, and other media.

Books

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Berkley Novelizations

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  • 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.
  • In one of the subsequent books, it is said that Athena realizes that her brother Apollo is her father's favorite, and she is okay with it. She also accepts her role on the bridge partly because it's enough of a burden for her father to have to deal with Apollo's life being constantly in danger.

In Surrender the Galactica!, Athena has evolved into a multifaceted officer serving on Galactica. She has come a long way from the uncertain young woman who had been embarrassed by her responsibilities as a bridge officer, now commanding respect and acquiring a fine record as a fighter pilot.[1]

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities
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Athena serves as a teacher for children aboard Galactica, conducting classes every fifth duty-period. Her classroom activities include hosting guest lectures, such as when Cassiopeia presents a talk on basic hygiene.[2] She also lectures on tactics at Cadet Academy, writes manuals, and maintains her own studies while continuing her bridge duties.[3]

During her teaching, Athena demonstrates care for her students, particularly Boxey, whose absence from class due to his disappearance deeply concerns her. She becomes visibly emotional when discussing his situation, with her eyes misting over when expressing hope that he remains safe.[3]

Bridge Officer and Fighter Pilot
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Athena serves as a bridge officer under her father, Commander Adama, and has established herself as a capable fighter pilot. She participates in search and rescue operations, including the mission to locate the missing Apollo and Boxey in the lower tunnels of Galactica.[4]

When alerts are called, Athena demonstrates her commitment to duty, understanding the conflict between personal and official obligations. She helps guide her fellow warriors to their duty stations during emergency situations.[5]

Relationships and Personal Life
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Athena maintains a complicated history with Starbuck, describing herself as "one of the throwaway pages from his little black book." When questioned about this by Hera, Athena displays a pragmatic attitude about Starbuck's womanizing ways, advising that it's "best to ignore it, ignore him" while acknowledging that "he's a good guy, really."[6][7]

When Hera and Cassiopeia plan a theatrical revenge against Starbuck, Athena declines to participate, stating it's "not my style" and explaining that as the commander's daughter, "some dignity was required of her." She wonders if this makes her pompous but ultimately chooses to support her friends rather than join their scheme.[8][9]

Athena also shows a close relationship with Boxey, who affectionately calls her "Auntie Athena," though she prefers "Aunt Athena" as the former makes her feel old. Their conversations reveal her ongoing single status, with Boxey noting that she hasn't "had a date since Muffy was a pup," and their discussion touches on her past relationship with Starbuck.[10]

Physical Description
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Athena is described as having black hair, soft blue eyes, and pale complexion. Her appearance is enhanced by the unreal bright light of the bridge. She is notably shorter than Hera, feeling "like a shrimp" next to the tall Vailean woman.[1][6]

Comics

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Dynamite Entertainment

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There are at least three variations of Athena from the Dynamite Entertainment comics, including:

Marvel Comics

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Athena reports on a transmission Galactica receives from Caprica during the Battle of Cimtar (Comics: Annihilation!).

Athena is Adama's aide-de-camp during the final assembly of President Adar's Quorum of Twelve, piloting the shuttle between Atlantia and Galactica en route to Cimtar.

As Galactica approaches Caprica, she receives Serina's newscast transmission just prior to the Cylon attack on Caprica City (Comics: Annihilation!).

Athena shares her concerns with her father regarding the treacherous, alternative route to Carillon, supporting Sire Uri's contention that Borallus would have been a better alternative (Comics: Exodus!). She is pleased to have been proven wrong, as she is impressed that her brother and his two wingmen, Boomer and Starbuck, are able to clear a path a 100 maxims wide despite their sole reliance on Galactica's scanners for targeting the Cylon mines (Comics: Deathtrap!).

While in combat with Cylon Raiders, Athena's Viper vanishes. She is magically transported to a strange world inhabited by Res, a shapeshifter in search of love. Apollo and Starbuck arrive to rescue Athena. Res reveals that he also brought Athena to the planet to help him transcend his mortal form. Athena fires a laser at Res at his request, and Res ascends to the next plane — his voice resonates from the grave as the Colonials leave and the planet explodes, assuring her that what Athena did was right. It should be noted that the Cylons they encountered were part of the illusion as well ((Comics: A World for the Killing!)).


Look-In Magazine

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Athena is a bridge officer serving aboard the battlestar Galactica under the command of her father, Commander Adama.

She is the first to report the distress call from Freighter Eighteen. Later, while monitoring a routine situation report, she hears Boxey's scream from the fuel room, alerting the bridge to the danger (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 1).[11]

During the encounter with the planet Thar, it is Athena's strong intuition that her brother Apollo is still alive in another dimension that convinces her father to call off a planned attack on a mysterious alien vessel (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 2).[12]

She is part of the initial exploratory mission to the planet Zaroak, where she is captured alongside Apollo and Starbuck. She fights with them to escape the Cylon-run mines (Comics: Look-In Magazine: Storyline 4).[13]


Maximum Press

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Twenty yahrens after the events of the Original Series, Athena achieves the rank of colonel and has moved on from Starbuck, even after her former rival, Cassiopeia, died yahrens prior.

A Cylon humanoid named Ares joins the Colonial fleet with the intention of sabotage. Before doing so, he romances Athena and beds her ((Comics: The Enemy Within #1)—(Comics: The Enemy Within #3)).

Realm Press

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Athena is a Lieutenant in the Colonial Fleet, serving as a bridge officer and Viper pilot aboard the battlestar Galactica. She is the daughter of Commander Adama and the sister of Captain Apollo and Lieutenant Zac.

History

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Athena is a prominent member of the Galactica's crew, often on the bridge during critical operations. However, she eschews her bridge duties to join the search party to find her missing brother, Apollo, demonstrating her skills as a pilot and her unwavering loyalty to her family ((Comics: Search for Sanctuary, Part 1)).[14]

In "No Place Like Home," Athena is shown to have a romantic relationship with Starbuck. The two have a dinner date, where their flirtatious dynamic is on full display ((Comics: No Place Like Home)).[15] However, this relationship causes friction with Cassiopeia, who confronts Athena on the bridge. The confrontation escalates to a physical altercation before Sheba intervenes ((Comics: Hades Hath No Fury)).[16]

She is seen in a vision by her younger brother, Zac, by the Beings of Light who inform him of his special destiny. In the vision, Zac sees a future where Athena is a warrior, flying alongside her brother and father ((Comics: Eve of Destruction)).[17]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 32.
  2. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 90.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 91.
  4. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 109.
  5. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 110.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 93.
  7. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 94.
  8. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 96.
  9. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 97.
  10. ↑ Larson, Glen A. (1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 17.
  11. ↑ Look-In #43 (1979) & #49 (1979), Storyline 1, Strips 1 & 7
  12. ↑ Look-In #19 (1980), Storyline 2, Strip 16
  13. ↑ Look-In #30 (1980) & #36 (1980), Storyline 4, Strips 1 & 7
  14. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary #1, p. 5
  15. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Season III #1, pp. 24-25
  16. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Season III #2, pp. 12-13
  17. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Eve of Destruction #0, pp. 16-17


Characters in the Original Series (Separate Continuity)


Main: Adama (Other Continuities) | Adama (Dynamite Comics) | Apollo | Boomer | Starbuck (Other Continuities) | Starbuck (Dynamite Comics) | Tigh (Other Continuities) | Tigh (Dynamite Comics)

Recurring: Athena (Other Continuities) | Athena (Dynamite Comics) | Boxey (Other Continuities) | Boxey (Dynamite Comics) | Cassiopeia | Omega | Rigel | Sheba

Warriors: Bojay | Giles | Greenbean | Jolly

Doctors: Salik | Wilker

Enemies / Cylons: Baltar (Other Continuities) | Baltar (Dynamite Comics) | Count Iblis | Imperious Leader | Lucifer

Notables: Cain | Chameleon | Ila | Lotay | Zac

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