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[[Image:Troy.jpg|thumb|Troy, from Galactica 1980.]]
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'''Troy''' is introduced to us early in the first episode, [[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]].  While at his locker he reminisces over a picture of [[Serina]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], and we learn that he is the character we formerly knew as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] all grown up.  Both Apollo and Serina are mentioned to be deceased, which is not new information with regard to Serina,  who died on screen ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]), but is completely new information with regard to Apollo.  His adoptive aunt [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] is not mentioned.


In the time since Apollo died, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]], and has grown to become a proficient [[Colonial Warrior]], something he promised to do way back in [[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]].
{{Character Data
|title=    Troy
|photo=    G80 - Troy in Earth's Past.jpg
|photo 2= Boxey.jpg
|caption= Troy (from 1980 CE) after a [[time warp]] to 1930s CE
|caption 2= {{TOS|Boxey}} in 1950 CE ([[Noah Hathaway]])
|name= Troy
|age=37<ref name="age">Since [[Noah Hathaway]] was age 7 when he portrayed Boxey, this would make the character of Troy 37 years of age, which happened to be the age of [[Kent McCord]] when he was playing this role.</ref>
|birthdate= 1943 CE<ref name="age"/>
| nickname=Boxey<ref>This is stated as a nickname. It is only used by [[Adama (1980)|Adama]] when the two converse privately in a few episodes, such as "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]" and "The Super Scouts, Part II]]".</ref><br/>Jones<ref>This is a [[References in Galactica 1980|reference]] to ''[[w:Alias Smith and Jones|Alias Smith and Jones]]'' that is used in "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]".</ref><br/>"Fancy Dan"<ref>The [[Muggers|lead mugger]] calls Troy this due to his white tuxedo and suit costume in "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II]]".</ref>
|colony=    [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]]
|parents=  [[Serina]]† (mother), [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]<ref>In "[[The Wheel of Fire]]," [[Starbuck (1980)|Starbuck]] (now a [[Being of Light]]) indicates that his father may not have died in their quest for Earth.</ref> (adoptive father)
|role=      [[Viper (1980)|Viper]] pilot, leader of various missions to [[Earth (1980)|Earth]]
|rank=      Captain
|actor=    [[Kent McCord]]
}}


Troy is the key figure of the series, and all of the adventures revolve around him and Dillon. Depicted as somewhat more serious than Dillon, he has a tendency to play by the book.  
'''Captain Troy''' is a [[Colonial Warrior]] attached to the [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (1980)|Galactica]]'' during the discovery of [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]] by the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]]. As a child, he was known by his nickname of {{TOS|Boxey}}, which his mother, [[Serina]], and his adoptive family aboard ''Galactica'' had used {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I}}.  


Troy was portrayed by [[Kent McCord]] of Adam-12 fame.
Much like his adoptive father, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], Troy is a squadron leader and {{TOS|Viper}} pilot. His fellow Warrior, [[Dillon]], is his wingman and both Troy and Dillon have a similar relationship that Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] had prior to their departures from the Fleet. For instance, Troy has a tendency to adhere to the rules and was serious. With Apollo dead, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, Commander [[Adama (1980)|Adama]], and has grown to become a proficient Colonial Warrior, a goal he had promised to achieve after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Colonial holocaust]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.


==Commander Troy?==
== Earth ==


In the Battlestar Galactica novelization of [[The Living Legend, Part I]] and [[The Living Legend, Part II]], the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama.  (This is of course, an ''expanded universe'' story based upon ''Galactica 1980'' which is in itself not considered canonical.)
Upon discovery of the fabled [[Earth (1980)|Thirteenth Colony]], Troy is tasked with leading missions to Earth, starting with the first contact mission to help develop Earth's technology in order to face the [[Cylon]] threat {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I}}.  He and Dillon are assigned to pursue contacts in the area of [[w:California|Southern California]], but deviate from this when they go back in time, and when they visit [[w:New York|New York]] state ("[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]] & [[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II|Part II]]").


=== Notes ===
He takes on the role of Scout Leader with ''Galactica'' children, and seems to relish the position.  He has deep empathy for the plight of others, and for the environment, and is motivated to action in order to alleviate these plights ("[[Space Croppers]]," "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]").


When Galactica 1980 was originally conceived, it was to have featured the characters of Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]].  However, neither actor was available for the project, and so instead of recasting it was decided to advance the storyline 30 years and feature two new characters, Troy and [[Dillon]] as the new leads.
== Post-''1980'' ==


Troy was a recurring character in [[Galactica 1980]] who appeared in all but the final episode (''[[The Return of Starbuck]]'').
In the [[The Living Legend (Book)|novelization of "The Living Legend"]], which covers the events of "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]," the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama.  (This is an "expanded universe" story based upon ''Galactica 1980'', and neither the book nor series are themselves considered canonical.)


"Troy" was quoted as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]'s given name.  This fact seems to have been adopted into the ''Battlestar'' [[canon]].
== Notes ==


*When ''Galactica 1980'' was originally conceived, it was to have featured the characters of Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]].  However, neither actor was available for the project, and so instead of recasting it was decided to advance the storyline 30 years and feature two new characters, Troy and Dillon as the new leads.
*Troy was a recurring character in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' who appeared in all but the final episode "[[The Return of Starbuck]]".
*"Troy" was quoted as {{TOS|Boxey}}'s given name. This fact seems to have been adopted into the ''Battlestar'' [[canon]] and other non-canonical stories, such as [[Richard Hatch]]'s various novels and, most recently, the ''Cylon Apocalypse'' comic series.
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Troy (from 1980 CE) after a time warp to 1930s CE

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Jones[3]
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Boxey in 1950 CE (Noah Hathaway)


Captain Troy is a Colonial Warrior attached to the battlestar Galactica during the discovery of Earth by the Fleet. As a child, he was known by his nickname of Boxey, which his mother, Serina, and his adoptive family aboard Galactica had used (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I").

Much like his adoptive father, Apollo, Troy is a squadron leader and Viper pilot. His fellow Warrior, Dillon, is his wingman and both Troy and Dillon have a similar relationship that Apollo and Starbuck had prior to their departures from the Fleet. For instance, Troy has a tendency to adhere to the rules and was serious. With Apollo dead, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, Commander Adama, and has grown to become a proficient Colonial Warrior, a goal he had promised to achieve after the Colonial holocaust (TOS: "Saga of a Star World").

Earth[edit]

Upon discovery of the fabled Thirteenth Colony, Troy is tasked with leading missions to Earth, starting with the first contact mission to help develop Earth's technology in order to face the Cylon threat (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I"). He and Dillon are assigned to pursue contacts in the area of Southern California, but deviate from this when they go back in time, and when they visit New York state ("The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I & Part II").

He takes on the role of Scout Leader with Galactica children, and seems to relish the position. He has deep empathy for the plight of others, and for the environment, and is motivated to action in order to alleviate these plights ("Space Croppers," "The Super Scouts, Part II").

Post-1980[edit]

In the novelization of "The Living Legend", which covers the events of "The Living Legend, Part I" and "The Living Legend, Part II," the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama. (This is an "expanded universe" story based upon Galactica 1980, and neither the book nor series are themselves considered canonical.)

Notes[edit]

  • When Galactica 1980 was originally conceived, it was to have featured the characters of Apollo and Starbuck. However, neither actor was available for the project, and so instead of recasting it was decided to advance the storyline 30 years and feature two new characters, Troy and Dillon as the new leads.
  • "Troy" was quoted as Boxey's given name. This fact seems to have been adopted into the Battlestar canon and other non-canonical stories, such as Richard Hatch's various novels and, most recently, the Cylon Apocalypse comic series.

References[edit]

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Since Noah Hathaway was age 7 when he portrayed Boxey, this would make the character of Troy 37 years of age, which happened to be the age of Kent McCord when he was playing this role.
  2. This is stated as a nickname. It is only used by Adama when the two converse privately in a few episodes, such as "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I" and "The Super Scouts, Part II]]".
  3. This is a reference to Alias Smith and Jones that is used in "The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I".
  4. The lead mugger calls Troy this due to his white tuxedo and suit costume in "The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II".
  5. In "The Wheel of Fire," Starbuck (now a Being of Light) indicates that his father may not have died in their quest for Earth.