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'''Doctor Zee''' is an extremely bright boy, of about 10 years in age.
'''Doctor Zee''', born around 1970 CE / [[Timeline (1980)|7368]]<ref>Zee is noted to be about 10 years of age as of 1980 CE, which corresponds to the [[Timeline (1980)|Colonial year 7378]].</ref>, is an extremely bright boy.
 
When introduced, [[Adama (1980)|Adama]] claims that Zee is not only one of the many Colonial children born in space, but is a "cerebral mutation." Due to this, this youth becomes a scientific advisor who has great influence on Commander Adama and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]], having saved them from their enemy "countless times in the past" {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I}}. Additionally, the Council has never overruled him due to his penchant for always knowing the correct course of action {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II}}.
 
Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and [[Xaviar]] expressed this view from time to time.
 
== Zee and the Colonials ==


When introduced, [[Adama (1980)|Adama]] claims that Zee is one of the many Colonial children born in space, but is a "cerebral mutation". Due to this, this youth becomes a scientific advisor who has great influence on Commander Adama and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]], having saved them from their enemy "countless times in the past" ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]). Additionally, the Council has never overruled him due to his penchant for always knowing the correct course of action ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]).
Zee is an expert on any topic he is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture.  


Zee convinces Adama not to attempt contact with the newly-discovered descendants of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]], as the nations of [[Earth (1980)|Earth]] are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] should they follow the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] to Earth's solar system.
Zee convinces Adama not to attempt contact with the newly-discovered descendants of the [[Thirteenth Tribe (TOS)|Thirteenth Tribe]], as the nations of [[Earth (1980)|Earth]] are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] should they follow the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] to Earth's solar system.


Zee creates most of the special devices used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]], including the invisibility screen ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]), an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO ([[Space Croppers]]), and a method of [[time warp synthesizer|time travel]] first employed by [[Xavier]] ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]).
Even so, Zee creates most of the special devices used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]], including the invisibility screen {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I}}, an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO {{G80|Space Croppers}}, and a method of [[time warp synthesizer|time travel]] first employed by [[Xaviar]] {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II}}.
 
== Origins ==
[[File:G80 - The Return of Starbuck - Zee as Baby.jpg|thumb|[[Doctor Zee]] as a baby on [[Planet Starbuck]] {{G80|The Return of Starbuck}}.]]
Zee is troubled by a vivid dream about not only being born outside of the [[Galactican Fleet]], but also of "a great warrior." In his telling of the dream to [[Adama (1980)|Adama]], it is revealed that he is the son of [[Angela]], adopted by Lieutenant [[Starbuck (1980)|Starbuck]] when he was stranded on [[Starbuck (planet)|a desolate planet]].
 
While on that remote planet, Starbuck was visited by Angela, who may have been from the race of [[Beings of Light|Angels]]. Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet [[hybrid craft|in a small escape pod]] that was too small to carry all three persons.


Zee is an expert on any topic his is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture.
Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the Fleet. Although Adama confirms what he can of Zee's dream, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery {{G80|The Return of Starbuck}}.
==Notes==


Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and [[Xavier]] expressed this view from time to time.
*Doctor Zee is a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series ''[[Galactica 1980]]''.


Zee explains his origins to Adama. He is the godson of Lieutenant [[Starbuck (1980)|Starbuck]], born on a planet where Starbuck was stranded years ago.
*The role of Doctor Zee is portrayed by two actors. In the three-hour series premiere, "[[Galactica Discovers Earth]]," Zee is portrayed by actor [[Robbie Rist]], known also as cousin Oliver in the ''[[w:The Brady Bunch (TV series)|Brady Bunch]]'' (working with fellow ''Galactica 1980'' guest star [[Donald Mortinson|Robert Reed]]).


While on that remote moon, Starbuck was visited by [[Angela]], who may have been from the race of [[Beings of Light|Angels]]. Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet in a small escape pod that was too small to carry him.
*The glasses won by Rist's Zee are not worn by Stuart's Zee.


Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the FleetAlthough Adama confirms this information, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery ([[The Return of Starbuck]]).
*When ''Galactica 1980'' was picked up as a continuing series, another actor, [[James Patrick Stuart|Patrick Stuart]], took on the roleStuart appears in the subsequent episodes including "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]".


==Notes==
* In ''Starlog'' magazine's May 1980 issue, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee.  Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.


* Doctor Zee is a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series ''[[Galactica 1980]]''.
* In the ''[[Galactica Discovers Earth (Book)|Galactica Discovers Earth]]'' novelization, he is noted as being 14 years old<ref>{{cite_book|last=Resnick|first=Michael|authorlink=Michael Resnick|authorlinkurl=|year=1981|title=[[Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth]]|publisher=Berkley Books|location=|id=|pages=78}}</ref>. The [[language educator]] is among the technologies that Zee has created.<ref>''Ibid.'', p. 91-92</ref>


[[Image:Zee2.jpg|thumb|Patrick Stuart as [[Dr. Zee]]]]
==References ==
* The role of Doctor Zee is portrayed by two actors.  In the three-hour series premiere, "[[Galactica Discovers Earth]]". Zee is portrayed by actor [[Robbie Rist]], known also as cousin Oliver in the ''[[w:The Brady Bunch (TV series)|Brady Bunch]]'' (working with fellow ''Galactica 1980'' guest star [[Donald Mortinson|Robert Reed]]).


* When ''Galactica 1980'' was picked up as a continuing series, another actor, [[James Patrick Stuart|Patrick Stuart]], took on the role.  Stuart appears in the subsequent episodes including "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]".
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* In the May 1980 issue of ''Starlog'' magazine, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee.  Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.
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Doctor Zee
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Zee as portrayed by Robbie Rist.

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Doctor Zee in the separate continuity
Doctor Zee
Zee as portrayed by James Patrick Stuart.


Doctor Zee, born around 1970 CE / 7368[1], is an extremely bright boy.

When introduced, Adama claims that Zee is not only one of the many Colonial children born in space, but is a "cerebral mutation." Due to this, this youth becomes a scientific advisor who has great influence on Commander Adama and the Council of Twelve, having saved them from their enemy "countless times in the past" (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I"). Additionally, the Council has never overruled him due to his penchant for always knowing the correct course of action (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II").

Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and Xaviar expressed this view from time to time.

Zee and the Colonials[edit]

Zee is an expert on any topic he is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture.

Zee convinces Adama not to attempt contact with the newly-discovered descendants of the Thirteenth Tribe, as the nations of Earth are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the Cylons should they follow the Fleet to Earth's solar system.

Even so, Zee creates most of the special devices used by Colonial Warriors Troy and Dillon, including the invisibility screen (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I"), an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO (1980: "Space Croppers"), and a method of time travel first employed by Xaviar (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II").

Origins[edit]

Doctor Zee as a baby on Planet Starbuck (1980: "The Return of Starbuck").

Zee is troubled by a vivid dream about not only being born outside of the Galactican Fleet, but also of "a great warrior." In his telling of the dream to Adama, it is revealed that he is the son of Angela, adopted by Lieutenant Starbuck when he was stranded on a desolate planet.

While on that remote planet, Starbuck was visited by Angela, who may have been from the race of Angels. Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet in a small escape pod that was too small to carry all three persons.

Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the Fleet. Although Adama confirms what he can of Zee's dream, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery (1980: "The Return of Starbuck").

Notes[edit]

  • Doctor Zee is a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series Galactica 1980.
  • The glasses won by Rist's Zee are not worn by Stuart's Zee.
  • In Starlog magazine's May 1980 issue, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee. Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.

References[edit]

  1. Zee is noted to be about 10 years of age as of 1980 CE, which corresponds to the Colonial year 7378.
  2. Resnick, Michael (1981). Battlestar Galactica 5: Galactica Discovers Earth. Berkley Books, p. 78.
  3. Ibid., p. 91-92