Guinn

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Guinn is a civilian member of the Colonial Fleet and the wife of Lieutenant Jolly.

Biography

Guinn works aboard Galactica in an unspecified capacity, performing duties that occasionally require double shifts. She is known for her strength and nurturing personality, serving as a supportive presence to other Warriors' spouses, including Phaedra.

Life with Jolly

Guinn is married to Lieutenant Jolly, a Viper pilot. She frequently worries about him during his missions, waiting at home while he flies into dangerous situations. When he returns safely, she endures his habits of eating too much, drinking grog, and recounting tales of his adventures, before the cycle of worry begins anew with his next mission.

Despite the lure of settling on a colony world like Poseidon, Guinn understands and accepts what the Fleet means to Jolly. Though she would love to settle down and establish a permanent home, she knows her husband believes deeply in Adama's dream of finding Earth and remains committed to the quest.

Boomer occasionally asks Jolly about Guinn's well-being during their conversations. At one point, Jolly mentions that she has been "harping on him about his weight," showing her concern for her husband's health. When Boomer reveals that Phaedra is pregnant, Jolly's enthusiastic reaction and pride at becoming an "uncle" demonstrates the close friendship between the two couples.

Family Tragedy

Guinn is the sister of Tyr, a much-decorated Viper pilot who falls during the Great Betrayal, among the first casualties of the Cylon attack on the Twelve Colonies. His death leaves Guinn as the last surviving member of her bloodline.

For many yahren following his death, Guinn does not speak Tyr's name aloud, though he remains constantly in her thoughts. When she finally mentions him to Phaedra, suggesting his name for Phaedra's unborn son, she becomes emotional, weeping softly as the memories of her lost brother surface.

The tragedy of the Great Betrayal weighs heavily on Guinn. During a conversation with Phaedra as the fleet faces a potential conflict with the Chitain, she expresses despair, saying, "We've fought so hard, come so far, and all we've found is another enemy." Her tears reflect both grief for the past and fear for the future, as she contemplates the possibility of losing Jolly the way she lost Tyr.

Characteristics

Guinn is physically described as a good match for her husband—big but not fat, broad and taller than many men, yet still feminine in appearance. She possesses considerable strength of character, serving as a nurturing and supportive friend to others in the fleet.

Phaedra considers herself lucky to have Guinn as a friend, and notes that both Boomer and Jolly are fortunate to have her in their lives. Despite her own grief and worries, Guinn attempts to provide comfort and cheer to others, though she sometimes struggles with the weight of her emotions.

Notes

• Guinn's appearance and mention are limited to Warhawk, as she is neither referred to or seen again in future installments.