Armin Diaz
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Captain Armin "High Top" Rios is the CAG aboard Galactica circa 42 BCH (58YR), the 10th year of the First Cylon War.
Rios gives the newly-arrived Ensign William Adama his first piloting assignment — as pilot of Raptor 909 a.k.a. Wild Weasel, replacing the recently deceased pilot.[1] He is quick to dress down Adama after the ensign expresses his preference for flying Vipers rather than "driving a bus," (TRS: "Blood and Chrome") explaining the tactical importance of Raptor missions in clearing Cylon SAM sites.[2]
Command Style
Rios demonstrates a pragmatic leadership approach, prioritizing mission requirements over pilot preferences. When Adama requests Viper assignment, Rios explains that the current tactical situation requires Raptor pilots more than Viper jocks, as automated Cylon SAM sites have been taking down Colonial fighters throughout the sector.[3] His willingness to assign critical missions to fresh Academy graduates shows his ability to assess personnel needs under wartime conditions.
After Coker Fasjovik complains about Adama's flying, Rios refuses to reassign either pilot, instead telling them they are "married" and must learn to work together.[4] He emphasizes that while he wants results, he doesn't want dead pilots and wrecked planes, and warns Adama against trying to "hot-dog" his way into a Viper assignment.[5]
Notes
- The character was originally named "Armin 'High Top' Rios" in the pre-production script, but is named "Armin Diaz" in the credits.
- Rios has a pronounced limp which requires him to use a crutch on his right side.
- Rios appears in a sequence cut from the early part of Blood and Chrome. After Adama's initial arrival, he and Coker Fasjovik are immediately assigned a mission with a squadron of Raptors to clear an asteroid field of Cylon missile emplacements. After Adama nearly allows himself to be shot down while attempting to take down two missile batteries at once, Fasjovik complains to Rios that Adama is too dangerous to fly with, resulting in Rios chewing out Adama and explaining their partnership policy.
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