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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Croft is described as having a "weatherbeaten" face with deep lines and crags that become particularly pronounced in harsh lighting.<ref name="STG213">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | Croft is described as having a "weatherbeaten" face with deep lines and crags that become particularly pronounced in harsh lighting.<ref name="STG213">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=213}}</ref> He is known for his arrogant demeanor and frequently uses what are described as "Croftian oaths" when working under pressure.<ref name="STG213" /> | ||
Croft is recognized as a [[solenite]] expert, knowledge gained during his [[The Cylon Death Machine|previous mission]] with [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]] on the ice planet [[Tairac (TOS-BN)|Tairac]].<ref name="STG197">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | Croft is recognized as a [[solenite]] expert, knowledge gained during his [[The Cylon Death Machine|previous mission]] with [[Apollo (TOS-BN)|Apollo]] on the ice planet [[Tairac (TOS-BN)|Tairac]].<ref name="STG197">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=197-198}}</ref> He possesses extensive knowledge about battlestar systems and demolitions work, though he admits he has never faced a job as large as restoring ''Galactica''{{'|s}} engines after a major solenite explosion.<ref name="STG200">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=200}}</ref> | ||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
[[Sheba (TOS-BN)|Sheba]] notes that Croft "does arrogance better than those actors," to which he responds that he has "had a lot of practice."<ref name="STG199">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | [[Sheba (TOS-BN)|Sheba]] notes that Croft "does arrogance better than those actors," to which he responds that he has "had a lot of practice."<ref name="STG199">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=199}}</ref> He has a reputation for being less than cheerful, with Ensign [[Giles (TOS-BN)|Giles]] commenting that he doesn't find Croft "the most cheerful sport" he's ever encountered.<ref name="STG37">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=37}}</ref> Despite his gruff exterior, Croft consistently volunteers for dangerous missions and shows dedication to protecting the fleet. | ||
== Events During the Cylon Attack == | == Events During the Cylon Attack == | ||
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When Apollo prepares to return to the bridge during the ensuing battle, Croft insists on staying behind to attempt engine repairs, declaring it his "bailiwick." He tells Apollo that without the ship's maneuverability, launching more [[Viper (TOS-BN)|Viper]]s would be futile against the attacking Cylons.<ref name="STG199" /> | When Apollo prepares to return to the bridge during the ensuing battle, Croft insists on staying behind to attempt engine repairs, declaring it his "bailiwick." He tells Apollo that without the ship's maneuverability, launching more [[Viper (TOS-BN)|Viper]]s would be futile against the attacking Cylons.<ref name="STG199" /> | ||
Working with Sheba as his assistant, Croft performs what he describes as "jerrybuilding" - creating an intricate set of connections and bypasses in the damaged engine room. Despite the danger of a potential secondary explosion, he manages to restore limited power to ''Galactica''{{'|s}} engines by connecting two critical wires and activating a lever. The process leaves him electrocuted and nearly kills him until Sheba pulls his hands away from the live wires.<ref name="STG214">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | Working with Sheba as his assistant, Croft performs what he describes as "jerrybuilding" - creating an intricate set of connections and bypasses in the damaged engine room. Despite the danger of a potential secondary explosion, he manages to restore limited power to ''Galactica''{{'|s}} engines by connecting two critical wires and activating a lever. The process leaves him electrocuted and nearly kills him until Sheba pulls his hands away from the live wires.<ref name="STG214">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=214-215}}</ref> | ||
His successful repair work allows ''Galactica'' to regain maneuverability, enabling the launch of additional Vipers and turning the tide of the battle against the Cylons.<ref name="STG215">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | His successful repair work allows ''Galactica'' to regain maneuverability, enabling the launch of additional Vipers and turning the tide of the battle against the Cylons.<ref name="STG215">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=215}}</ref> | ||
== Search for Boxey == | == Search for Boxey == | ||
After the crisis, Croft volunteers to join the search party when [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]] goes missing aboard ''Galactica''. Despite having just returned from the harrowing engine room experience, he insists he is "not that tired" and joins [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|Starbuck]] and Sheba in the search effort.<ref name="STG34">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.| | After the crisis, Croft volunteers to join the search party when [[Boxey (TOS-BN)|Boxey]] goes missing aboard ''Galactica''. Despite having just returned from the harrowing engine room experience, he insists he is "not that tired" and joins [[Starbuck (TOS-BN)|Starbuck]] and Sheba in the search effort.<ref name="STG34">{{cite book|last=Larson|first=Glen A.|coauthors=[[Robert Thurston|Thurston, Robert]]|authorlink=Glen A. Larson|title=[[Surrender the Galactica!]]|publisher=Ace Books|month=January|year=1988|pages=34}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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- For the canonical counterpart, see: Croft.
Croft is a Colonial Warrior and technical specialist aboard Galactica.
Biography
edit sourceCroft is described as having a "weatherbeaten" face with deep lines and crags that become particularly pronounced in harsh lighting.[1] He is known for his arrogant demeanor and frequently uses what are described as "Croftian oaths" when working under pressure.[1]
Croft is recognized as a solenite expert, knowledge gained during his previous mission with Apollo on the ice planet Tairac.[2] He possesses extensive knowledge about battlestar systems and demolitions work, though he admits he has never faced a job as large as restoring Galactica's engines after a major solenite explosion.[3]
Personality
edit sourceSheba notes that Croft "does arrogance better than those actors," to which he responds that he has "had a lot of practice."[4] He has a reputation for being less than cheerful, with Ensign Giles commenting that he doesn't find Croft "the most cheerful sport" he's ever encountered.[5] Despite his gruff exterior, Croft consistently volunteers for dangerous missions and shows dedication to protecting the fleet.
Events During the Cylon Attack
edit sourceWhen a Cylon saboteur infiltrates Galactica and destroys the ship's engines with a solenite bomb, Croft takes charge of the repair effort. He identifies the explosive as solenite and recalls witnessing the confusion during the theater troupe's boarding, suggesting it could have been smuggled aboard during that time.[2]
When Apollo prepares to return to the bridge during the ensuing battle, Croft insists on staying behind to attempt engine repairs, declaring it his "bailiwick." He tells Apollo that without the ship's maneuverability, launching more Vipers would be futile against the attacking Cylons.[4]
Working with Sheba as his assistant, Croft performs what he describes as "jerrybuilding" - creating an intricate set of connections and bypasses in the damaged engine room. Despite the danger of a potential secondary explosion, he manages to restore limited power to Galactica's engines by connecting two critical wires and activating a lever. The process leaves him electrocuted and nearly kills him until Sheba pulls his hands away from the live wires.[6]
His successful repair work allows Galactica to regain maneuverability, enabling the launch of additional Vipers and turning the tide of the battle against the Cylons.[7]
Search for Boxey
edit sourceAfter the crisis, Croft volunteers to join the search party when Boxey goes missing aboard Galactica. Despite having just returned from the harrowing engine room experience, he insists he is "not that tired" and joins Starbuck and Sheba in the search effort.[8]
References
edit source- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 213.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 197-198.
- ↑ Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 200.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 199.
- ↑ Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 37.
- ↑ Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 214-215.
- ↑ Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 215.
- ↑ Larson, Glen A.; Thurston, Robert (January 1988). Surrender the Galactica!. Ace Books, p. 34.