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[[Image:Troy1.jpg|thumb|Troy, from Galactica 1980.]]
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|colony=    [[Caprica]]
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|rank=      Captain
|actor=    [[Kent McCord]]
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'''Troy''' is introduced to us early in the first episode, "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]".  While at his locker he reminisces over a picture of [[Serina]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], and we learn that he is the character we formerly knew as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] all grown up.  Both Apollo and Serina are mentioned to be deceased, which is not new information with regard to Serina, who died on screen ([[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II (TOS)|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]), but is completely new information with regard to Apollo.  His adoptive aunt [[Athena (TOS)|Athena]] is not mentioned.
'''Captain Troy''' is a [[Colonial Warrior]] attached to [[battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' during the discovery of [[Earth]] by [[the Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]]. As a child, he was known by his nickname of [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]], which his mother, [[Serina]], and his adoptive family aboard ''Galactica'' had used ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]).  


In the time since Apollo died, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]], and has grown to become a proficient [[Colonial Warrior]], something he promised to do way back in "[[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]"As of 1980, he holds the rank of Captain.
Much like his adoptive father, [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]], Troy is a squadron leader and [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] pilot. His fellow Warrior, [[Dillon]], is his wingman and both Troy and Dillon have a similar relationship that Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] had prior to their departures from the Fleet. For instance, Troy has a tendancy to adhere to the rules and was serious. With Apollo dead, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]], and has grown to become a proficient Colonial Warrior, a goal he had promised to achieve after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Colonial holocaust]] ([[Saga of a Star World (TOS)|Saga of a Star World]]).   


Similar to the role of Apollo in the original series, Troy is the key figure of the series, and the main thrust of the show revolves around him and his colleague [[Dillon]] and their adventures on Earth. Depicted as somewhat more serious than Dillon, Troy has a tendency to play by the book, much like Apollo.
== Earth ==


Captain Troy is the leader of each mission to [[Earth]] shown in the series, starting with the first contact mission to [[Donald Mortinson]] in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]".  He and Dillon are assigned to pursue contacts in the area of Southern California, but deviate from this when they go back in time, and when they visit New York state in "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]" and "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II|Part II]]".
Upon discovery of the fabled [[Earth|Thirteenth Colony]], Troy is tasked with leading missions to Earth, starting with the first contact mission to help develop Earth's technology in order to face the [[Cylon]] threat ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]).  He and Dillon are assigned to pursue contacts in the area of [[Wikipedia:California|Southern California]], but deviate from this when they go back in time, and when they visit [[Wikipedia:New York|New York]] state ("[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]" & "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part II|Part II]]").


He takes on the role of Scout Leader with the ''Galactica'' children, and seems to relish the position.  He has deep empathy for the plight of others, and for the environment, as shown in "[[Space Croppers]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]" and is motivated to action to assist.
He takes on the role of Scout Leader with the ''Galactica'' children, and seems to relish the position.  He has deep empathy for the plight of others, and for the environment, and is motivated to action in order to alievate these plights ("[[Space Croppers]]", "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]").


His final appearance in the series was in "[[Space Croppers]]".
== Post-''1980'' ==


Troy was portrayed by [[Kent McCord]] of ''[[wikipedia:Adam-12|Adam-12]]'' fame. 
In the [[The Living Legend (Book)|novelization of "The Living Legend"]], which covers the events of "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]", the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama.  (This is an "expanded universe" story based upon ''Galactica 1980'', and neither the book nor series are themselves considered canonical.)
 
==Commander Troy?==
 
In the Battlestar Galactica [[The Living Legend (Book)|novelization of "The Living Legend"]], which covers the events of "[[The Living Legend, Part I]]" and "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]", the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama.  (This is of course, an ''expanded universe'' story based upon ''Galactica 1980'' which is in itself not considered canonical.)


=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
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Since [[Noah Hathaway]] was age 7 when he portrayed Boxey, this would make the character of Troy 37 years of age, which was in fact the age of Kent McCord when he was playing this role.
Since [[Noah Hathaway]] was age 7 when he portrayed Boxey, this would make the character of Troy 37 years of age, which was in fact the age of Kent McCord when he was playing this role.


Troy was a recurring character in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' who appeared in all but the final episode (''[[The Return of Starbuck]]'').
Troy was a recurring character in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' who appeared in all but the final episode "[[The Return of Starbuck]]".


"Troy" was quoted as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]'s given name.  This fact seems to have been adopted into the ''Battlestar'' [[canon]].
"Troy" was quoted as [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]'s given name.  This fact seems to have been adopted into the ''Battlestar'' [[canon]].
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Captain Troy is a Colonial Warrior attached to battlestar Galactica during the discovery of Earth by the Fleet. As a child, he was known by his nickname of Boxey, which his mother, Serina, and his adoptive family aboard Galactica had used (Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I).

Much like his adoptive father, Apollo, Troy is a squadron leader and Viper pilot. His fellow Warrior, Dillon, is his wingman and both Troy and Dillon have a similar relationship that Apollo and Starbuck had prior to their departures from the Fleet. For instance, Troy has a tendancy to adhere to the rules and was serious. With Apollo dead, Troy has been in the care of this grandfather, Commander Adama, and has grown to become a proficient Colonial Warrior, a goal he had promised to achieve after the Colonial holocaust (Saga of a Star World).

Earth[edit]

Upon discovery of the fabled Thirteenth Colony, Troy is tasked with leading missions to Earth, starting with the first contact mission to help develop Earth's technology in order to face the Cylon threat (Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I). He and Dillon are assigned to pursue contacts in the area of Southern California, but deviate from this when they go back in time, and when they visit New York state ("The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I" & "Part II").

He takes on the role of Scout Leader with the Galactica children, and seems to relish the position. He has deep empathy for the plight of others, and for the environment, and is motivated to action in order to alievate these plights ("Space Croppers", "The Super Scouts, Part II").

Post-1980[edit]

In the novelization of "The Living Legend", which covers the events of "The Living Legend, Part I" and "The Living Legend, Part II", the introductory segment is written from the point of view of Troy, now a Commander, who was thrust into this role after the death of Adama. (This is an "expanded universe" story based upon Galactica 1980, and neither the book nor series are themselves considered canonical.)

Notes[edit]

When Galactica 1980 was originally conceived, it was to have featured the characters of Apollo and Starbuck. However, neither actor was available for the project, and so instead of recasting it was decided to advance the storyline 30 years and feature two new characters, Troy and Dillon as the new leads.

Since Noah Hathaway was age 7 when he portrayed Boxey, this would make the character of Troy 37 years of age, which was in fact the age of Kent McCord when he was playing this role.

Troy was a recurring character in Galactica 1980 who appeared in all but the final episode "The Return of Starbuck".

"Troy" was quoted as Boxey's given name. This fact seems to have been adopted into the Battlestar canon.