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The nickname amongst the ''[[Galactica]]'''s crew for [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] ([[Mini-Series]], [[33]], [[Bastille Day]]). | The nickname amongst the ''[[Galactica]]'''s crew for [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] ([[Mini-Series]], [[33]], [[Bastille Day]]). | ||
Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship. | Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship. It should be noted that the term is used gender-neutrally regardless of whomever is commanding; thus, [[Helena Cain|Admiral Cain]] was also "the old man" of the ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' and may have been addressed as that at one point or another. | ||
[[Category:A to Z|Old Man]] | [[Category:A to Z|Old Man]] | ||
[[Category:Terminology|Old Man]] | [[Category:Terminology|Old Man]] | ||
[[Category:RDM|Old Man]] | [[Category:RDM|Old Man]] | ||
Revision as of 04:51, 11 March 2006
The nickname amongst the Galactica's crew for Commander Adama (Mini-Series, 33, Bastille Day).
Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship. It should be noted that the term is used gender-neutrally regardless of whomever is commanding; thus, Admiral Cain was also "the old man" of the Pegasus and may have been addressed as that at one point or another.