Starbuck (TOS-RH): Difference between revisions
More actions
m category tweak |
No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Disambiguation links |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{expansion}} | {{expansion}} | ||
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Richard Hatch continuation|lcont=:Category:Books}} | |||
{{disambiguation|Starbuck (TOS)|the canonical depiction of this character}} | |||
'''Starbuck''' is one of the remaining skilled {{alt|Colonial Warrior}}s surviving the {{alt|Battle of Cimtar}}, and ace {{TOS-RH|Viper}} pilot serving aboard the last known battlestar, ''[[Galactica (TOS-RH)|Galactica]]'' in {{TOS-RH|7342}}. He holds the rank of Captain<ref name="WH258">{{cite book/RH|2|258}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
{{ | == Biography == | ||
=== Personal life === | |||
Starbuck is the father of {{TOS-RH|Dalton}}, whom he had with {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}} approximately a {{TOS-RH|yahren}} after the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] in {{TOS-RH|7343}}<ref name="STG30">{{cite book/RH|1|30}}</ref>. Dalton inherits her father's piloting skills, gambling acumen, confident grin, and hot temper<ref name="STG30" /><ref name="WH39">{{cite book/RH|2|39}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon|Warhawk}}. | |||
His relationship with {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}} is complicated and tumultuous. Though they love each other, they cannot live together, as {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}} needs "a mate who would be home when she wanted him there. Not out playing pyramid at some chancery all through light cycle, spending cubits on bad wagers or expensive bottles of ambrosa shared with women half his age"<ref name="WH39" />. Half a {{TOS-RH|yahren}} before Dalton's eighteenth {{TOS-RH|novayahren}}, they briefly entertain the idea of reuniting, but "that dalliance had ended badly"<ref name="WH39" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
Following the end of his relationship with {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}}, Starbuck returns to {{TOS-RH|Athena}}. Their arrangement is such that she "didn't mind whom he bought ambrosa for, as long as he slept in his own bed. Or hers"<ref name="WH39" />. {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}} notes that Starbuck is "finally growing up," acknowledging that he has matured enough to consider how his actions affect the women in his life<ref name="WH39-40">{{cite book/RH|2|39-40}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
Despite their romantic complications, {{TOS-RH|Cassiopeia}} acknowledges that "the real Starbuck, the man he was at his core, the courageous and giving person beneath the facade, that man always belonged to" {{TOS-RH|Athena}}<ref name="STG20">{{cite book/RH|1|20}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}. | |||
=== Military service === | |||
Starbuck is considered a legendary pilot, second only to {{TOS-RH|Apollo}}<ref name="RS57">{{cite book/RH|3|57}}</ref>. He serves in {{TOS-RH|Blue Squadron}} under {{TOS-RH|Apollo}}'s command<ref name="STG240-241">{{cite book/RH|1|240-241}}</ref>. Young pilots idolize him and want to be "mavericks just like him," and they worship his daughter {{TOS-RH|Dalton}} in part because of her connection to him<ref name="STG30-31">{{cite book/RH|1|30-31}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}. | |||
His piloting style is characterized by "easy grace at the navi-hilt, his coolness under fire," treating his {{TOS-RH|Viper}} "as an extension of himself"<ref name="RS57" />. He is known for being a "man who had nearly died and come back, good as ever"<ref name="RS57" /> {{RH|Resurrection}}. | |||
Starbuck advises a young {{TOS-RH|Troy}} that "the only Viper pilots who never get the jitters are the crazy ones. And crazy Viper pilots become dead Viper pilots pretty frackin' fast"<ref name="WH209">{{cite book/RH|2|209}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
==== Combat operations ==== | |||
During the battle against the {{TOS-RH|Chitain}} forces, Starbuck demonstrates his exceptional piloting skills. When {{TOS-RH|Chitain}} craft pursue him, he maneuvers his {{TOS-RH|Viper}} so that two pursuing {{TOS-RH|Chitain}} vessels destroy each other with their own weapons fire. He whoops loudly and roars "Rack 'em up and knock 'em down!" while {{TOS-RH|Dalton}} listens on the comm<ref name="WH258-259">{{cite book/RH|2|258-259}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
When {{TOS-RH|Dalton}}'s damaged {{TOS-RH|Viper}} is pursued by {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} {{TOS-RH|Raiders}} during the battle at {{TOS-RH|Kirasolia}}, Starbuck "confiscates" a {{TOS-RH|Viper}} against orders and launches with {{TOS-RH|Boomer}} to protect his daughter. His unauthorized launch prompts {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} to note that "there was no way Starbuck was going to sit this dance out, no matter what his specific orders might have been, if Dalton's safety was involved"<ref name="RS70-71">{{cite book/RH|3|70-71}}</ref> {{RH|Resurrection}}. | |||
During another engagement in the {{TOS-RH|Ur}} cloud, Starbuck becomes separated from his squadron while following {{TOS-RH|Boomer}}'s ion trail. Lost in "blind whiteness," his directional display malfunctions wildly, and his fuel runs low<ref name="RB228">{{cite book/RH|4|228}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}}. | |||
=== Personality === | |||
Starbuck is known as "the lover, the jester, the gambler, the boon companion," though when in combat, these aspects of his personality disappear and "only the Warrior remained"<ref name="WH258" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
He is a habitual {{TOS-RH|fumarello}} smoker, though he has quit "several times already"<ref name="WH38">{{cite book/RH|2|38}}</ref>. The smell of {{TOS-RH|fumarello}} smoke reminds others of him<ref name="STG30" /> {{RH|Armageddon|Warhawk}}. | |||
He is protective of his daughter {{TOS-RH|Dalton}}, hissing at other pilots to "watch out for my daughter" as he passes them in the launch bay, even while acknowledging that "Dalton was as capable as any of the fleet's younger pilots, more so than most of them, in fact"<ref name="STG240-241" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}. | |||
=== Relationship with Apollo === | |||
Starbuck shares a deep friendship with {{TOS-RH|Apollo}}, characterized by unwavering loyalty. When {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} needs to be rescued from a suicidal mission aboard ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}'', {{TOS-RH|Sheba}} reflects that "for yahren, a secret part of her had envied the closeness between Starbuck and Apollo. There was no danger so great that either man would not risk it for the other"<ref>{{cite book/RH|1|[page needed]}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}. | |||
{{TOS-RH|Troy}} views Starbuck as "for all intents and purposes, his nephew," describing him as "a good kid, passionate and intelligent"<ref name="WH40">{{cite book/RH|2|40}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}. | |||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Characters (TOS-RH)}} | {{Characters (TOS-RH)}} | ||
| Line 13: | Line 57: | ||
[[Category: Characters (TOS)]] | [[Category: Characters (TOS)]] | ||
[[Category: Characters (TOS-RH)]] | [[Category: Characters (TOS-RH)]] | ||
[[Category: Colonial]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Warriors]] | |||
[[Category: Pilots]] | |||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||
[[Category: TOS-RH]] | [[Category: TOS-RH]] | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 13 October 2025
| |||||
| |||||
- For the canonical depiction of this character, see: Starbuck (TOS).
Starbuck is one of the remaining skilled Colonial Warriors surviving the Battle of Cimtar, and ace Viper pilot serving aboard the last known battlestar, Galactica in 7342. He holds the rank of Captain[1] (RH: Warhawk).
Biography
Personal life
Starbuck is the father of Dalton, whom he had with Cassiopeia approximately a yahren after the Battle at Galaxy's Edge in 7343[2]. Dalton inherits her father's piloting skills, gambling acumen, confident grin, and hot temper[2][3] (RH: Armageddon, Warhawk).
His relationship with Cassiopeia is complicated and tumultuous. Though they love each other, they cannot live together, as Cassiopeia needs "a mate who would be home when she wanted him there. Not out playing pyramid at some chancery all through light cycle, spending cubits on bad wagers or expensive bottles of ambrosa shared with women half his age"[3]. Half a yahren before Dalton's eighteenth novayahren, they briefly entertain the idea of reuniting, but "that dalliance had ended badly"[3] (RH: Warhawk).
Following the end of his relationship with Cassiopeia, Starbuck returns to Athena. Their arrangement is such that she "didn't mind whom he bought ambrosa for, as long as he slept in his own bed. Or hers"[3]. Cassiopeia notes that Starbuck is "finally growing up," acknowledging that he has matured enough to consider how his actions affect the women in his life[4] (RH: Warhawk).
Despite their romantic complications, Cassiopeia acknowledges that "the real Starbuck, the man he was at his core, the courageous and giving person beneath the facade, that man always belonged to" Athena[5] (RH: Armageddon).
Military service
Starbuck is considered a legendary pilot, second only to Apollo[6]. He serves in Blue Squadron under Apollo's command[7]. Young pilots idolize him and want to be "mavericks just like him," and they worship his daughter Dalton in part because of her connection to him[8] (RH: Armageddon).
His piloting style is characterized by "easy grace at the navi-hilt, his coolness under fire," treating his Viper "as an extension of himself"[6]. He is known for being a "man who had nearly died and come back, good as ever"[6] (RH: Resurrection).
Starbuck advises a young Troy that "the only Viper pilots who never get the jitters are the crazy ones. And crazy Viper pilots become dead Viper pilots pretty frackin' fast"[9] (RH: Warhawk).
Combat operations
During the battle against the Chitain forces, Starbuck demonstrates his exceptional piloting skills. When Chitain craft pursue him, he maneuvers his Viper so that two pursuing Chitain vessels destroy each other with their own weapons fire. He whoops loudly and roars "Rack 'em up and knock 'em down!" while Dalton listens on the comm[10] (RH: Warhawk).
When Dalton's damaged Viper is pursued by Cylon Raiders during the battle at Kirasolia, Starbuck "confiscates" a Viper against orders and launches with Boomer to protect his daughter. His unauthorized launch prompts Apollo to note that "there was no way Starbuck was going to sit this dance out, no matter what his specific orders might have been, if Dalton's safety was involved"[11] (RH: Resurrection).
During another engagement in the Ur cloud, Starbuck becomes separated from his squadron while following Boomer's ion trail. Lost in "blind whiteness," his directional display malfunctions wildly, and his fuel runs low[12] (RH: Rebellion).
Personality
Starbuck is known as "the lover, the jester, the gambler, the boon companion," though when in combat, these aspects of his personality disappear and "only the Warrior remained"[1] (RH: Warhawk).
He is a habitual fumarello smoker, though he has quit "several times already"[13]. The smell of fumarello smoke reminds others of him[2] (RH: Armageddon, Warhawk).
He is protective of his daughter Dalton, hissing at other pilots to "watch out for my daughter" as he passes them in the launch bay, even while acknowledging that "Dalton was as capable as any of the fleet's younger pilots, more so than most of them, in fact"[7] (RH: Armageddon).
Relationship with Apollo
Starbuck shares a deep friendship with Apollo, characterized by unwavering loyalty. When Apollo needs to be rescued from a suicidal mission aboard Hephaestus, Sheba reflects that "for yahren, a secret part of her had envied the closeness between Starbuck and Apollo. There was no danger so great that either man would not risk it for the other"[14] (RH: Armageddon).
Troy views Starbuck as "for all intents and purposes, his nephew," describing him as "a good kid, passionate and intelligent"[15] (RH: Warhawk).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 258.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 39.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 39-40.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 57.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 240-241.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 30-31.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 209.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 258-259.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 70-71.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 228.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 38.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. [page needed].
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 40.