Apollo (TOS-BN)

Background

In the Berkley novelizations, Apollo serves as Adama's eldest son and a captain aboard Galactica. Following the Battle of Cimtar and the subsequent Exodus, Apollo continues his duties as a Viper pilot while serving as stepfather to Boxey after Serina's death.

Post-Exodus Events

After returning from a dangerous mission with Starbuck and other pilots, Apollo discovers that Boxey has run away. Upon landing in Galactica's landing bay, Athena delivers the troubling news to Apollo and Adama. Boxey had left a handwritten note explaining his departure: "Dear Dad, I'm glad you're still alive. I was real worried. I had bad dreams and you always died. I'm afraid. I don't want to wait here and think about you getting killed. I'm going away. Then you don't have to worry about me again. I hope you never get killed. I'm taking Muffy with me. Your son, Boxey."

Despite Adama's suggestion to organize search parties, Apollo immediately rushes off to find Boxey on his own. Joined by Athena, Starbuck, and Ensign Giles, Apollo searches through the lower tunnels of Galactica, areas that had been reported to have mysterious activity by technicians and engineers.

The search becomes increasingly desperate as Apollo continues through the maze-like tunnel system. When an alert klaxon sounds, forcing the group to return to duty stations, Apollo faces a difficult decision between his personal duty to find Boxey and his official duty to Galactica. Athena convinces him that they must respond to the alert, noting the same conflict between personal and official duty that had driven Boxey away in the first place.

Apollo later participates in combat missions flying the experimental SuperViper, partnered with Starbuck. During the launch sequence, Starbuck acknowledges their friendship, telling Apollo "it's been a hoot flying with you." Apollo and Starbuck successfully maneuver the SuperViper through intense Cylon opposition, performing evasive maneuvers that allow them to survive the initial enemy assault.