Anslem (father)

Anslem (father)
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Anslem (father) is a Cylon
Anslem (father) is a Final Five Cylon
Anslem (father) is a Human/Cylon Hybrid
Anslem (father) is an Original Series Cylon
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Anslem is the father of Janey, who is married to Viper pilot Jim Kirby. He is the namesake for his grandson, Anslem, who was born circa 42 BCH (58YR) while Kirby was serving in the secret "ghost fleet" ^{(TRS: "Blood and Chrome")}.

Script Version Details

The pre-production script for Blood and Chrome briefly mentions Anslem in the context of Colonial naming traditions. When Coker Fasjovik informs Jim Kirby that his wife Janey has given birth to a son, he reveals that the baby was "named Anslem" and notes "that was her dad's name." This detail illustrates the Colonial practice of honoring family members through naming, particularly naming children after grandparents.

The choice to name the baby after Janey's father becomes symbolically significant when Jim Kirby learns about his son's existence. Overwhelmed by the revelation that he has become a father, Kirby honors both his child and his wife's family by changing his Viper call sign from "Goldbrick" to "Anslem." This act represents not only his connection to his son but also his acceptance into Janey's family lineage, despite being officially dead and unable to return home.

Notes

• Anslem represents the continuity of Colonial family traditions even during wartime, with naming practices that honor previous generations.

• The character serves as an unseen link in the family chain that connects past, present, and future generations affected by the First Cylon War.