Characters

The complex and compelling characters who shaped the fate of humanity in Battlestar Galactica

William T. Adama

Admiral Battlestar Galactica

Commander of the Battlestar Galactica and later Admiral of the Colonial Fleet. A seasoned military officer who leads humanity's survivors in their search for Earth.

Notable: Known for his pragmatic leadership and father-son relationship with Lee Adama.

Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace

Captain Viper Pilot

The best Viper pilot in the Colonial Fleet, known for her reckless flying and complex destiny tied to finding Earth.

Notable: Prophesied as the 'harbinger of death' who will lead humanity to its end.

Lee 'Apollo' Adama

Commander Battlestar Pegasus

Son of William Adama, skilled pilot and later commander. Struggles with living up to his father's expectations.

Notable: Eventually becomes President of the Twelve Colonies.

Gaius Baltar

Doctor

Brilliant scientist whose betrayal enabled the Cylon attack. Haunted by visions of Number Six and constantly torn between self-preservation and redemption.

Notable: Former President of the Twelve Colonies, later becomes a religious figure.

Laura Roslin

President

Secretary of Education who becomes President after the Cylon attack. Leads the civilian government and has prophetic visions.

Notable: Dies of cancer during the journey to Earth, but not before helping guide humanity home.

Saul Tigh

Colonel Battlestar Galactica

Adama's longtime friend and Executive Officer. Later revealed to be one of the Final Five Cylons.

Notable: Struggles with alcoholism and his identity as a Cylon.

Number Six

Cylon Various

A Cylon model known for her beauty and manipulation. Multiple copies exist, including Caprica Six who has a relationship with Baltar.

Notable: Appears as a vision to Baltar throughout the series.

Karl 'Helo' Agathon

Captain Raptor Pilot

Raptor pilot who falls in love with Sharon 'Athena' Agathon, a Cylon. Father to Hera, the first Human-Cylon hybrid.

Notable: One of the first humans to accept Cylons as equals.

Sharon 'Athena' Agathon

Lieutenant Raptor Pilot

A Cylon Eight who chooses humanity over her own kind. Mother to Hera and wife to Helo.

Notable: Proves that Cylons can truly love and change.

Galen Tyrol

Chief Petty Officer Battlestar Galactica

Chief of the deck crew, responsible for maintaining Vipers and Raptors. Later revealed as one of the Final Five Cylons.

Notable: Father to Nicholas Tyrol with Cally Henderson.