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Jacob Blair is the actor who portrays Squad Leader Banzai in the Razor Flashbacks.

Blair has also been in the David Eick re-imagining of Bionic Woman.


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Stephanie Jacobsen (also credited as Stephanie Chaves-Jacobsen and Stephany Jacobsen) is a Hong Kong-born Australian actress who portrays Kendra Shaw in "Razor," a television movie feature of the Re-imagined Series.

Career

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Born in British Hong Kong to a multicultural family of Chinese, Portuguese, Norwegian, and English descent, Jacobsen moved to Australia with her family when she was twelve years old.[external 1] More specifically, her father is "half Chinese, a quarter English and a quarter Norwegian," while her mother's family is "primarily Portuguese."[commentary 1] She attended the University of Sydney, graduating with a double-major Bachelor of Arts in English literature and philosophy.[external 2] While at university, she "considered a multitude of other careers, but I always intended to be an actor."[commentary 2]

Jacobsen began her acting career in Australian television, appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza and the soap opera Home and Away, playing Charlotte Adams from 2001 to 2002.[external 3] She also had a brief appearance as Nurse Froy in the science fiction series Farscape.[external 3]

In 2007, Jacobsen launched the North American phase of her career by landing the role of Kendra Shaw in "Razor," the television movie feature of the Re-imagined Series.[external 1] This role marked her breakthrough into American science fiction television. Her casting came after her agent in Sydney received a call following auditions for another project during pilot season, and she was asked to audition on tape for the role.[commentary 3]

Jacobsen described the complexity of her character as fundamentally challenging, noting that Kendra Shaw was "almost sterile" and required her to "go against all of those instincts, pull them right back and cover them up," which was "an enormous challenge" but "very, very fulfilling."[commentary 4] In a more detailed interview, she elaborated that Kendra was "almost a dream role" because of "the direness of her circumstance" and how she had been "rendered unemotive, almost inhuman by what she'd seen and done."[commentary 5]

The challenge of playing Kendra was that "she never laughed, she never cried, she rarely even smiled, she seldom regretted anything," which Jacobsen compared to "being told to build a house without a hammer, without any wood, without any nails."[commentary 6] She found joining the established ensemble cast to be welcoming, stating that "everyone was helpful, accommodating, welcoming, very open, very generous with me in every way," though she acknowledged that being "completely new to the environment" created a correlation with her character's experience.[commentary 7]

Working closely with Michelle Forbes (Helena Cain), Jacobsen described Forbes as "almost like a force of nature" and praised her intensity and focus, saying that "responding to what she provides on set as a fellow actor is absolutely effortless."[commentary 8] In the TV.com interview, she elaborated that Forbes "is a powerhouse of a performer but she is also a very kind, accommodating person."[commentary 9] She also worked extensively with Katee Sackhoff (Kara Thrace), whom she called "possibly the easiest person I've ever worked with" and "completely no maintenance."[commentary 10]

Jacobsen interpreted her character's relationships with both Cain and Starbuck through the lens that "Cain replaced her mother," and noted that Kendra "didn't necessarily like either of them but she respected them both," with respect being "the closest thing to affection that she was capable of."[commentary 11] She elaborated that Kendra "never actually liked or disliked people" but "either respected them, or she didn't, and she respected Starbuck."[commentary 12] Regarding the conflict between the two characters, Jacobsen explained that Kendra and Starbuck were "very different" - while Starbuck's core "was always very human and very noble," Kendra's was "quite cold and quite desensitized."[commentary 13]

Regarding her character development, Jacobsen explained her approach to Kendra's darker aspects, noting that she "never perceived her as 'dark'" but rather "exceptionally decisive and functional: she was all about getting the job done, and getting it done succinctly."[commentary 14] Her drug use, she explained, was simply "how she functioned for a while."[commentary 14] Following her Battlestar Galactica appearance, Jacobsen secured recurring roles in major American television series. She played Commander Jesse Flores, a Resistance fighter from the future, in ten episodes of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles during its second season.[external 4] Coincidentally, this character also served as an executive officer, but on the nuclear submarine USS Jimmy Carter.

Discussing the differences between her two science fiction characters, Jacobsen noted that while both Kendra and Jesse had "seen some horrible things and had some hard times," they dealt with their traumas differently.[commentary 15] While Kendra "cut herself off from people (except for Admiral Cain) and turned to drugs," Jesse was "really just clinging to a sense of humanity and a sense of connection with Derek."[commentary 16] She described Jesse as having "an interest in experiencing the more privileged aspects of pre-apocalyptic life," including staying in fancy hotels and lounging by the pool.[commentary 17]

Regarding her transition to playing Jesse on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Jacobsen noted this was "the first time that I've really played a pseudo villain" and "the first time I've played a character who was, in a lot of ways, intended to be misunderstood."[commentary 18] She explained that while Kendra "did a lot of, or a few at least, outrageous things but she was still positioned as a protagonist in Razor," her character on The Sarah Connor Chronicles was "an antagonist."[commentary 19]

In April 2009, she was cast as medical student Lauren Yung in The CW's revamped Melrose Place series.[external 5] Reflecting on the transition from science fiction to drama, Jacobsen stated that "it was time for me to learn how to use some new tools" and appreciated the "change of pace," though she hoped to return to sci-fi in the future.[commentary 20] She described Lauren as "such a paradox, so torn" and considered it "an honour to be entrusted with this character."[commentary 21] Jacobsen was also originally cast as Maya, Sam Tyler's girlfriend, in the original pilot of Life on Mars but was replaced by Lisa Bonet when the show was retooled.[commentary 22] She was philosophical about the experience, noting that when the entire cast was replaced, "it obviously wasn't a personal slight towards anyone who was involved in the original pilot" and that "all's well that ends well" since she was enjoying her work on Terminator at the time.[commentary 23]

Her other television appearances include guest roles in NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, Revenge, and Star-Crossed.

Jacobsen has also appeared in several films, including Alex Cross (2012) as businesswoman Fan Yau Lee, the first victim of the antagonist Picasso (Matthew Fox), and the science fiction film Occupation (2018) as Amelia Chambers.[external 4]

Voice Acting

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In recent years, Jacobsen has expanded into voice acting. From 2021 to 2022, she voiced the character Drysi in six episodes of the Netflix animated series Dota: Dragon's Blood.[external 6] This marked her entry into animation voice work.

Character Development and Motivation

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Jacobsen brought considerable depth to her interpretation of Kendra Shaw's character arc and psychological development. She viewed Kendra's transformation from the "bright eyed optimist" seen in early flashbacks as an inevitable progression, explaining that Kendra "had sort of pledged herself to Cain sooner than" the pivotal scene aboard the civilian ship Scylla.[commentary 24] The significance of the Scylla incident was that "there was no coming back from it" - it represented Kendra going "past the point of no return."[commentary 25]

Regarding Kendra's family background, Jacobsen noted that "Kendra's mother had died" and "had been a prominent figure," suggesting that "familial legacy would have been there, irrespective of whether or not the Cylons attacked."[commentary 26] However, she emphasized that Kendra was "never that vulnerable" and that while her attachment to Cain might have been "reflective of the loss of her mother in some indirect way," it wasn't "like a child looking for shelter."[commentary 27]

When discussing Kendra's relationship with Gina Inviere, Jacobsen revealed that "she was curious about Gina" and "perceived Gina as a vulnerable point in Cain."[commentary 28] Interestingly, she felt that "Kendra, one to one, liked Gina" because "Gina was effective, she was good at what she did, they got along."[commentary 29] This complexity extended to Kendra's role in the torture and abuse of Gina - Jacobsen believed that "as that Colonial officer, she felt that she was justified in everything she did" and that "every officer around her was justified in everything that they did as well."[commentary 30]

Acting Philosophy and Approach

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Jacobsen has developed a distinctive approach to challenging material, particularly when dealing with dark or complex scenes. Regarding her work in "Razor," she explained that she approaches difficult scenes "without comment," focusing on "doing what is done in the scene and then maybe reflecting on or analyzing it later."[commentary 31] She believes actors must "commit to whatever it is and get it done and then sort of worry about it afterwards," noting that every scene "amounts to a very clear and I guess quite a profound philosophy."[commentary 32]

The introduction of Kendra Shaw as a completely new character so late in Battlestar Galactica's run was, in Jacobsen's view, "an act of boldness and an act of ingenuity" that enabled "an entirely new untainted alternative perspective of situations, people and events" that had already been established.[commentary 33]

Regarding the character's sacrifice at the end of "Razor," Jacobsen felt this was "creatively speaking, the best possible ending for her" because "that sacrifice at the very end was her redemption, it really, in a way, purified what she'd been through."[commentary 34] She also noted that Kendra "was a character who, in essence, was a temporal POV [Point of View]" and that "it would have sort of been a bit odd for her to have come in for Razor and then sort of stuck around for season four."[commentary 35]

Science Fiction Career and Genre Affinity

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Jacobsen's attraction to science fiction stems from both personal background and professional considerations. She explained that it "was a genre that I always, I guess, felt a kind of affinity with because my father is a big Sci Fi fan, so I was exposed to it a lot when I was growing up."[commentary 36] More importantly from a career perspective, she noted her attraction to "the kind of female characters that the Sci Fi genre tends to promote and to nurture," citing "very strong, competent women in Sci Fi like Cain, like Starbuck and like Lena Headey's character Sarah Connor."[commentary 37]

Recent Projects and Perspective on Science Fiction

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In a 2018 interview about the film Occupation, Jacobsen discussed her attraction to science fiction roles, explaining that as a mixed-race woman of Asian and Portuguese heritage, sci-fi offers her "the widest breadth in regards to the characters that I am allowed to play."[commentary 38] She noted that the genre allows for more creative fulfillment because "the stakes tend to be higher" and often involve "saving the human race."[commentary 39]

For Occupation, Jacobsen particularly enjoyed playing the character arc "from civilian to soldier," as she had previously portrayed military characters but never had the opportunity to show the transformation from ordinary person to warrior.[commentary 40] She performed her own stunts throughout the film, noting that she "didn't have a double ever" during production.[commentary 41]

Personal Life

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Jacobsen has been living in the United States since 2007.[commentary 42] As of 2025, she is reportedly single and maintains a private personal life while focusing on her acting career.[external 7] She is passionate about environmental issues and actively promotes sustainable living, while also participating in charity work and fundraising events.[external 8]

References

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External Sources

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Stephany Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Stephany Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen: Life Story, Achievements, and More (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Mabumbe (January 7, 2025). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen: Life Story, Achievements, and More (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Mabumbe (January 7, 2025). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.

Commentary and Interviews

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  1. ↑ An exclusive INTERVIEW with STEPHANIE JACOBSEN, the star of "Razor"! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). TV.com (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ An exclusive INTERVIEW with STEPHANIE JACOBSEN, the star of "Razor"! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). TV.com (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ An exclusive INTERVIEW with STEPHANIE JACOBSEN, the star of "Razor"! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). TV.com (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  9. ↑ An exclusive INTERVIEW with STEPHANIE JACOBSEN, the star of "Razor"! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). TV.com (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  10. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  12. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  13. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 An exclusive INTERVIEW with STEPHANIE JACOBSEN, the star of "Razor"! (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). TV.com (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  15. ↑ Why Stephanie Jacobsen Is Our Favorite Robot-Fighting Ninja (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Gizmodo (October 31, 2008). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ Why Stephanie Jacobsen Is Our Favorite Robot-Fighting Ninja (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Gizmodo (October 31, 2008). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  17. ↑ Why Stephanie Jacobsen Is Our Favorite Robot-Fighting Ninja (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Gizmodo (October 31, 2008). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  18. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  19. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  20. ↑ Exclusive Interview: MELROSE PLACE Star Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The TV Addict (September 29, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  21. ↑ Exclusive Interview: MELROSE PLACE Star Stephanie Jacobsen (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The TV Addict (September 29, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  22. ↑ Why Stephanie Jacobsen Is Our Favorite Robot-Fighting Ninja (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Gizmodo (October 31, 2008). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  23. ↑ Why Stephanie Jacobsen Is Our Favorite Robot-Fighting Ninja (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Gizmodo (October 31, 2008). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  24. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  25. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  26. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  27. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  28. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  29. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  30. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  31. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  32. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  33. ↑ Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Stephanie Jacobsen Interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Galactica Station (sourced from UGO.com) (November 2007). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  34. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  35. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  36. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  37. ↑ Stephanie Jacobsen GALACTICA.TV interview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). GALACTICA.TV (May 23, 2009). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  38. ↑ Occupation: Stephany Jacobsen on Sci-Fi and Aliens Performances [Exclusive Interview] (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LRM Online (July 23, 2018). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  39. ↑ Occupation: Stephany Jacobsen on Sci-Fi and Aliens Performances [Exclusive Interview] (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LRM Online (July 23, 2018). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  40. ↑ Occupation: Stephany Jacobsen on Sci-Fi and Aliens Performances [Exclusive Interview] (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LRM Online (July 23, 2018). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  41. ↑ Occupation: Stephany Jacobsen on Sci-Fi and Aliens Performances [Exclusive Interview] (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LRM Online (July 23, 2018). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.
  42. ↑ Occupation: Stephany Jacobsen on Sci-Fi and Aliens Performances [Exclusive Interview] (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LRM Online (July 23, 2018). Retrieved on August 14, 2025.

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For a list of Colonial Warriors, the original Viper pilots seen in the Original Series, see List of Warriors.
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This list was created to keep track of Galactica's and Pegasus' current and former Viper pilots, Raptor pilots and ECOs. When mentioned-only characters are linked to a separate article, they are either repeatedly mentioned, have some significance despite not being seen or the article includes a note about their name.
Pilots are officers in the Colonial Fleet trained and qualified to operate a Viper fighter or a Raptor multipurpose vehicle.

Pilot candidates, or "nuggets," normally start training in simulators, but after the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, Galactica's nuggets went from classroom straight into live aircraft until Pegasus (with its on-board flight simulators) joined the Fleet. Once nuggets complete their basic flight and combat training, they are known as "Rooks".

A flight-qualified pilot wears basic pilot wings on the uniform's left breast. Senior-rated pilots (e.g. William Adama, Saul Tigh) wear a variation with outstretched wings.

Pilot wings are a permanently-awarded skills badge; they do not necessarily indicate active flight status, only that the wearer has successfully qualified as a pilot. Officers who have moved into non-flying positions, such as Aaron Kelly and Felix Gaeta, continue to wear them.

A flight suit, which protects a pilot during a decompression emergency, is standard apparel for all pilots.

Qualifications legend:

V - Viper pilot
R - Raptor pilot
E - Raptor ECO
O - Other craft [1]


Active

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Seen

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Rank Name Qualifications Last Seen (Mentioned)
Captain Karl "Helo" Agathon RE Daybreak, Part II
Captain Marcia "Showboat" Case V Razor (Someone to Watch Over Me)
Lieutenant Sharon "Athena" Agathon RO Daybreak, Part II
Lieutenant Brendan "Hot Dog" Costanza VR Daybreak, Part II
Lieutenant Paolo "Redwing" McKay V Blood on the Scales
Lieutenant Noel "Narcho" Allison V Blood on the Scales
Ensign Diana "Hardball" Seelix V The Oath
An unnamed, tattooed pilot VR A Disquiet Follows My Soul

Mentioned Only

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The following pilots' names can be seen on duty rosters in the pilots' ready room or on other documents following Gaeta's Mutiny. It may thus be presumed that they are on active duty.

Rank Name Qualifications Last Mentioned
Captain George "Catman" Birch V Home, Part I (TRS: "Someone to Watch Over Me")
Lieutenant Jarrell "Fuzzy" Kief R Final Cut (TRS: "The Passage")

The following pilots have been mentioned exclusively in dialogue.

Rank Name Qualifications Last Mentioned
"Bingo" V Occupation
"Hex" V The Son Also Rises (mentioned by Dualla)
"Hotshot" V He That Believeth in Me
"Terra" V Miniseries, Night 1 (combat comm chatter during 2nd combat sortie)
"Wally" V Occupation

The following pilots' names can be seen on duty rosters in the pilots' ready room or on other documents following the second exodus. Some of these names appear on the roster as early as the first season in episodes like "Act of Contrition" and "The Hand of God".

Rank Name Qualifications Last Mentioned
Captain Ricky "Two Times" Richardson Six of One
Lieutenant Delphi "Falcon" Birch V The Passage, Behind-the-scenes photo
Lieutenant Mei "Freaker" Firelli [2] V[3] Six of One
Lieutenant Steve "Red Devil" Fleer R Six of One
Lieutenant Analy "Feline" Amante[4] V Six of One
Lieutenant River "Hiccup" Brigden[5] V Six of One
Captain John "Snitch" Burke[6] V The Passage
Lieutenant Coran "Chopper" Dix[7] V Six of One
Ars "Snicker" Kelder The Passage
Troy "Sever" Minos Six of One
Anumanda "Spender" Salas Six of One
Lieutenant Bryan "Tailgate" Smith Six of One
Lieutenant Timo "Blindspot" Talamonte[8] V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
Lieutenant Drew "Bomber" Wilson[9] V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), Viper Mark VII pilot assigned to Primus Squadron.
"Brakes" V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
"Butch" Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the Weight room [10] )
Lieutenant Keenan "Buttermilk" Van Dyk[11] V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
"Catbird" V Six of One
"Chinman" Six of One
"Digger" Six of One
"Dune" Crossroads, Part II (on locker door in the weight room[10])
"Famous" V Six of One
"Hyper" V Six of One
Ensign Seamus "Kingston" McCrae[12] V Six of One
"Ninja" V Six of One
Lieutenant Lyn "Pookie" Zook[13] V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
"Rash" Collaborators (on locker door)
"Rocket" Six of One
Lieutenant Chac "Ruins" Choben[14] V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
"Sharky" Six of One
"Sniper" V Six of One
"Space-Katt" V Six of One
"Stinger" V Six of One
"Snaps" Six of One
"Thumper" V Six of One
"Toothbrush" Six of One
Lieutenant Jose "Trip" Montero V From War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.

Inactive

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Rank Name Qualifications
Rear Admiral William "Husker" Adama VR
Colonel Saul Tigh Unknown[15]
Major (ret.) Lee "Apollo" Adama VRO
Captain Aaron Kelly Unknown, junior flight status indicated by junior flight wings on uniform.
Lieutenant (ret.) Daniel "Bulldog" Novacek VO
Junior Lieutenant/Ensign "Shooter" Unknown, junior flight status indicated by junior flight wings on uniform.

Deceased

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Seen

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Rank Name Qualifications Death
Rear Admiral Helena Cain Unknown, senior flight status indicated by senior flight wings on uniform. Resurrection Ship, Part II (Murder)
Commander Jack Fisk Unknown, senior flight status indicated by senior flight wings on uniform. Black Market (Murder)
Colonel Jurgen Belzen Unknown, senior flight status indicated by senior flight wings on uniform. Razor (Execution)
Major Jackson "Dipper" Spencer V Miniseries, Night 1 (KIA)
Captain Louanne "Kat" Katraine VR The Passage (Radiation poisoning)
Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace VRO Maelstrom/Daybreak, Part II (KIA / Vanished)
Lieutenant "Jolly" Anders V Miniseries, Night 1 (KIA)
Lieutenant Cohen "Karma" Baker R Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I (KIA)
Lieutenant Richard "Buster" Bayer R The Captain's Hand (KIA)
Lieutenant Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson RE Daybreak, Part II (KIA)
Lieutenant Hamish "Skulls" McCall RE Daybreak, Part II (KIA)
Lieutenant Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo E Fragged (Fratricide)
Jr. Lieutenant (ret.) Tucker "Duck" Clellan V Occupation (Suicide)
Jr. Lieutenant (ret.) Nora Farmer V The Resistance, Episode 4 (Assault)
Jr. Lieutenant Jay "Shark" Finnegan R The Face of the Enemy (Murder)
Jr. Lieutenant Felix Gaeta Unknown, junior flight status indicated by junior flight wings on uniform.[16] Blood on the Scales (Execution)
Jr. Lieutenant Eammon "Gonzo" Pike VR Sine Qua Non/The Hub (KIA)
Jr. Lieutenant Dwight "Flat Top" Saunders R Act of Contrition (Accident)
(former) Jr. Lieutenant Sharon "Boomer" Valerii RO Daybreak, Part II (KIA)
Ensign Samuel "Longshot" Anders V Daybreak, Part II (Suicide)
Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton V Scar (KIA)
Ensign Joseph "Jo-Jo" Clark V Scar (KIA)
Ensign "Easy" Esrin R The Face of the Enemy (Murder)
"Stepchild" V The Hand of God (KIA)
Sergeant Donald "Chuckles" Perry V The Hand of God (KIA)
Lyla "Shark" Ellway E The Captain's Hand (KIA)
Lieutenant "S. "Flyboy" Irvine" V Valley of Darkness (KIA)
"Fireball" V The Hand of God (KIA)

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Rank Name Qualifications Death
"Cartwheel" R Daybreak (KIA)
"Sandman" V Sine Qua Non (KIA)
"Tough Guy" R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I (KIA)
"Carousel" E Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I (KIA)
Reilly V Scar (KIA)
"Beano" V Scar (KIA)
"Sheppard" KIA (mentioned by Kara Thrace in "Scar")
Captain Theo "Dash" Oberon V KIA (mentioned by Kara Thrace in "Scar")
Captain Branuelle "Puppet" Bronte[17] V KIA (mentioned by Kara Thrace in "Scar")

Unnamed

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Status Unknown after New Caprica

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These characters have not been seen or mentioned since the settlement of New Caprica, during which many military personnel mustered out of the service. As such, it is not known if they are still on active duty.

Seen

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Rank Name Qualifications Last Seen (Mentioned)
Captain Cole "Stinger" Taylor VR Resurrection Ship, Part I (seen)

The Captain's Hand (mentioned)

Lieutenant Joe "Hammerhead" Palladino V Final Cut
Lieutenant Emmitt "Sweetness" Jones R Home, Part I
"Stubbs" R The Hand of God

Mentioned Only

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The following mentioned-only characters have been identified by name. They may be identical with any of the mentioned-only characters identified by call sign, listed below.

Rank Name Qualifications Last Mentioned
Lieutenant Mueller Home, Part I (by William Adama)
Lieutenant Olin Perry Home, Part I (by Saul Tigh)
Lieutenant Simes V Fragged (by Saul Tigh)


The following mentioned-only characters have been identified by callsign. They may be identical with any of the mentioned-only characters identified by name, listed above. All the pilots listed for "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I" are part of the rescue mission to Caprica and identify themselves during the wireless check-in prior to the first jump.

Rank Name Qualifications Last Mentioned
Headcase R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Swordsman R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Anvil R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Chinstrap R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Gumball R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Raw Meat R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Toyon R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Strakus R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Playboy R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Polo R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Casey R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Adonis R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Gully Man R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Star Cloud R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Callan R Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
Snake V Scar
Crash Scar (on locker door in the head)
Bubba Scar (on locker door)
Flash Scar (on locker door)
Spooky Scar (on locker door)
Nuke Scar (on locker door)
Rebel Scar (on locker door)
Lieutenant Ronald "Sonny" French V Black Market (on locker door in the weight room)

This is a nod to producer Ron E. French.

Rock Star V Resurrection Ship, Part I
Whiplash VR Pegasus
Thumper VR Pegasus
Grayshirt V Final Cut, later seen on War Room chalkboard (circa Season 4), assigned to Primus Squadron.
Lieutenant T "Ranger" Rogers R Fragged (on Raptor name plate)
Honey Bear V The Hand of God (on roster[18])
Moe V The Hand of God (on roster[18])
Guy R The Hand of God (on roster[18])
Frosty R The Hand of God (on roster [18])
Bobo V The Hand of God (on roster)
Bash V The Hand of God (on roster)
Hooper V The Hand of God (on roster)
Bambit V The Hand of God (on roster)
Jackson V The Hand of God (on roster)
Spinner V The Hand of God
Lieutenant Oein "Deadbolt" Parker V The Hand of God
Buzzer V The Hand of God
Beehive V Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down
Joker V Act of Contrition (on roster)
Greenback V Act of Contrition (on roster)
Thumper Bastille Day (on roster)
Ice Cap V 33 (on roster)
T-Bone V 33 (Part of Apollo's squadron, deleted scene)
Wedge V 33 (Part of Apollo's squadron, deleted scene)
Winger V 33 (Part of Apollo's squadron, deleted scene)


Status Unknown

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This is a listing of pilots and callsigns derived from the nameplates that were auctioned off. These nameplates were either used on the Vipers in the background or made for the production, and thus may or may never have been seen on-screen. Their status has been presently identified as "unknown."

Rank Name Source Note
Lieutenant Becca "Beetle" Andrewson Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Rosemary "Dinger" Bell Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Jacob "Slick" Calabos Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Kirk "Spiceman" Donner Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Brooks "Scary" Garner Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Ensign Oliver "Stig" Gittes Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Paz "Silverstep" Huang Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Shirley "Lefty" Ingot Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Ensign Breyon "Singer" Jaskaran Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant John "Bones" Lavell Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Cody "Flea" Mandrake Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Clay "Flim-Flam" McKenzie Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Erika "Creeper" Merchantele Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Cole "Doom" Metzger Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Melinda "Akbar" Montes Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Ensign Emma "Greybill" Munroe Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Ensign Kraner "Sleeper" O'Kane Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.
Lieutenant Frank "I-Zyk" Pooley Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark II pilot.
Lieutenant Liz "Kitty-Kat" Riedel Nameplate from Official Battlestar Props Auction Viper Mark VII pilot.

Homages to real persons

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The following pilots are homages to people working on the show or related to its production. Since they may only exist in behind-the-scenes photos and not featured on screen, they don't necessarily exist within the show's continuity.

Rank Name Source Note
Admiral Ronald D. "Caveman" Moore Behind-the-scenes photo A reference to show runner Ronald D. Moore.
Captain Kevin "Silent" Smith Behind-the-scenes photo This is an homage to actor, director and writer Kevin Smith, who was considered to direct an episode of the fourth season.

Non-Canon

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This is a list of names of pilots who have been identified as not being in the series canon, based on the following conditions:

  1. The name is derived from a nameplate that was production made, and;
  2. The name directly contradicts known, established canon.
Rank Name Source Note
Lieutenant Gwen "Red Devil" Fleer Nameplate auctioned off during the Official Battlestar Props and Costumes Auction. A nameplate likely made for Steve Fleer, who shares the same callsign, last name, and rank. Nameplate was likely made before production changes rendered it obsolete.

References

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  1. ↑ IE: The Colonial Stealthstar, Blackbird, Cylon Raider, or Cylon Heavy Raider.
  2. ↑ Firelli appears in the episode "Pegasus," appearing to fulfill the role of tactical officer. It is possible that, after Pegasus's destruction, he switches roles from CIC to fight duty.
  3. ↑ Role as Viper pilot derived from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Mei "Freaker" Firelli's nameplate.
  4. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Analy 'Feline" Amante's nameplate.
  5. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. River "Hiccup" Brigden's nameplate.
  6. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Captain John "Snitch" Burke's nameplate.
  7. ↑ In "Unfinished Business," Dix's name appears on the blackboard keeping track of the boxers. It is implied that he is the person fighting Sergeant Omar Fischer. Further, his name, rank, and Viper qualification are derived from his Viper nameplate that was auctioned off.
  8. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Timo "Blindspot" Talamonte's nameplate.
  9. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Drew "Bomber" Wilson's nameplate.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Butch and Dune's callsigns can first be seen on the locker doors in "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I". It is likely that their names are on the lockers in all other appearances of the weight room as well (such as "Scar" and "Torn") even though they cannot be seen on screen. The last confirmed sighting is in "Crossroads, Part II".
  11. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Keenan "Buttermilk" Van Dyk's nameplate.
  12. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Ens. Seamus "Kingston" McCrae's nameplate.
  13. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Lyn "Pookie" Zook's nameplate.
  14. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Lt. Chac "Ruins" Choben's nameplate.
  15. ↑ As Tigh's military record was falsified by John Cavil, Tigh's "life" as a Colonial begins after the First Cylon War and approximately 20 years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. Therefore, Tigh's actual flight ability is unknown.
  16. ↑ Note: In the Miniseries, Gaeta does not have flight wings on his uniform, but when the show went to series, the character is given flight wings from "33" and onward.
  17. ↑ Name and rank from Official Battlestar Galactica Props & Costumes Auction Archive listing for Capt. Branuelle "Puppet" Bronte's nameplate.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 See Image:Situation Room pilot board.jpg for the roster seen in "The Hand of God". Another column of the roster can be seen around time index 35:00 behind Baltar.










Jacob Cantrell
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Jacob Cantrell is Sagittaron's representative to the Quorum of Twelve following the Second Exodus circa 4 ACH (2003BYR), a position formerly (albeit briefly) held by Tom Zarek circa 1 ACH (2000BYR).

Second Exodus

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When Roslin goes missing during her visit to a Cylon basestar that unexpectedly jumps away, the Quorum squabbles over her successor. Cantrell pointedly asks Lee "Apollo" Adama whether Admiral William Adama would support Tom Zarek or the government if he were to become president. After some hesitation Adama replies that he wouldn't, leading to more shouting (TRS: "Sine Qua Non").

Following the discovery and departure from Earth, Roslin considers Cantrell the key to persuading the Quorum in favor of an alliance with the rebel Cylons, but he is one of the strongest voices against the plan (TRS: "A Disquiet Follows My Soul").

Later, after Lieutenant Felix Gaeta and Zarek stage a mutiny aboard Galactica, Zarek turns to the Quorum for support sans Lee "Apollo" Adama, who remains at large aboard Galactica. The Quorum rebukes Zarek and Cantrell orders him to leave, pointedly addressing Zarek as the Vice President. Zarek calmly leaves the room and orders the marines outside the door to execute all Quorum members present (TRS: "Blood on the Scales").

Cantrell is Sagittaron's last Quorum representative, as the Quorum of Twelve is replaced by the Quorum of Ships' Captains (TRS: "No Exit").


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Characters that died during the Re-imagined Series


Civilians: Richard Adar | Jean Barolay | Jacob Cantrell | Elosha | Billy Keikeya | Laura Roslin | Tom Zarek

Military: Jurgen Belzen | Helena Cain | Tucker "Duck" Clellan | Anastasia Dualla | Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson
Jack Fisk | Felix Gaeta | Barry Garner | Louanne "Kat" Katraine | Peter Laird | James "Jammer" Lyman | Erin Mathias
Hamish "Skulls" McCall | Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo | Kendra Shaw | Socinus | Kara "Starbuck" Thrace | Cally Tyrol

Cylons: Samuel Anders | D'Anna Biers | John Cavil | Daniel | Aaron Doral | Natalie Faust
First Hybrid | Tory Foster | Gina Inviere | Simon O'Neill | Sharon "Boomer" Valerii

See Also: Survivor Count | List of Deceased Pilots



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