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The Adama Glare is most noticeably used on subversives, traitors, [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]], and [[Laura Roslin|rogue presidents]] as well as [[Lee Adama|people close]] [[Kara Thrace|to Adama]] [[Karl Agathon|who have]] [[Galen Tyrol|screwed up]], including family and subordinates. | The Adama Glare is most noticeably used on subversives, traitors, [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]], and [[Laura Roslin|rogue presidents]] as well as [[Lee Adama|people close]] [[Kara Thrace|to Adama]] [[Karl Agathon|who have]] [[Galen Tyrol|screwed up]], including family and subordinates. | ||
The Adama Glare has the intended effect of accomplishing whatever Bill Adama needs to get done, such as calculating a blind [[FTL|jump]]... ''in his sleep'', defeating a Cylon army... ''with one hand tied'', skinning Cylons... ''for couch leather'', and other astonishing feats. Legend has it that the roving red Cylon eye moves side to side so as to avoid direct contact with the awesome power of the Adama Glare. This is in fitting with the Glare's apparent effect on humanoid Cylons, who have no such defensive apparatus. The Adama Glare is presumed to be responsible for the conspicuous absence of [[New Caprica]]n wildlife. It is also credited for Bill Adama's ability to bring audiences to tears with his acoustic rendition of [[The Music|"All Along the Watchtower"]]. | The Adama Glare has the intended effect of accomplishing whatever Bill Adama needs to get done, such as calculating a blind [[FTL|jump]]... ''in his sleep'', defeating a Cylon army... ''with one hand tied'', skinning Cylons... ''for couch leather'', and other astonishing feats. Legend has it that the roving red Cylon eye moves side to side so as to avoid direct contact with the awesome power of the Adama Glare. This is in fitting with the Glare's apparent effect on humanoid Cylons, who have no such defensive apparatus. Humanoid Cylons appear to be affected by the Shield of Disapproval, however. The Adama Glare is presumed to be responsible for the conspicuous absence of [[New Caprica]]n wildlife. It is also credited for Bill Adama's ability to bring audiences to tears with his acoustic rendition of [[The Music|"All Along the Watchtower"]]. | ||
So far, the only Colonial immune to the Adama Glare is [[Cottle|Doc Cottle]], who is able to scowl intensely while making [[The Captain's Hand|important medical decisions]]. | So far, the only Colonial immune to the Adama Glare is [[Cottle|Doc Cottle]], who is able to scowl intensely while making [[The Captain's Hand|important medical decisions]]. |
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The Adama Glare (also known as the Glare of Death) is a formidable weapon in the arsenal of William Adama, superstar. It is an alternative to Bill Adama's other main weapon, the Shield of Disapproval, activated by sudden eye-aversion.
The Adama Glare is most noticeably used on subversives, traitors, Cylons, and rogue presidents as well as people close to Adama who have screwed up, including family and subordinates.
The Adama Glare has the intended effect of accomplishing whatever Bill Adama needs to get done, such as calculating a blind jump... in his sleep, defeating a Cylon army... with one hand tied, skinning Cylons... for couch leather, and other astonishing feats. Legend has it that the roving red Cylon eye moves side to side so as to avoid direct contact with the awesome power of the Adama Glare. This is in fitting with the Glare's apparent effect on humanoid Cylons, who have no such defensive apparatus. Humanoid Cylons appear to be affected by the Shield of Disapproval, however. The Adama Glare is presumed to be responsible for the conspicuous absence of New Caprican wildlife. It is also credited for Bill Adama's ability to bring audiences to tears with his acoustic rendition of "All Along the Watchtower".
So far, the only Colonial immune to the Adama Glare is Doc Cottle, who is able to scowl intensely while making important medical decisions.
Notes
- "Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the Adama Glare." - Bill Adama
- "His ego- it's shriveled up like a dried raisin!" - Medical opinion on the effect of the Adama Glare.