Commander Adama, a war hero and the commander of the Galactica, leads humanity's survivors during the ultimate fight between man and machine.
He was on the verge of retirement after years spent in the peacetime military. He is estranged from his son Lee, who blames Adama for the death of his brother Zak, and is a loner who knows well the burden of command. He is a straightforward, insightful leader who makes gut decisions and wears a simple day uniform with a minimum of insignia.
When the Cylons attacked, they wiped out virtually all humanity, leaving Adama in charge of Colonial defenses. He is eager to avenge the death of billions. With some reluctance, he is convinced to abandon the last colony and to transport humanity’s remnants to a distant star system, away from the murderous Cylons. It is from the helm of his outdated ship that he tries to lead the Galactica’s fugitive fleet back to their legendary, possibly nonexistent, home world known as Earth.
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
Actor, producer, director and community activist Edward James Olmos was born and raised in East Los Angeles and spent many years in theatrical roles until his mesmerizing performance in the 1978 dramatic musical Zoot Suit led to a Tony Award nomination. He recreated his role for film in 1981 and went on that year to star in Wolfen. Quickly following were the acclaimed historical drama The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez and Ridley Scott's landmark Blade Runner. His highly popular role as Lieutenant Martin Castillo for five years on the hit series Miami Vice earned Olmos an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, plus an additional nomination each. He was recently seen as Judge Roberto Mendoza, a Supreme Court hopeful, in episodes of The West Wing.
Brother Cavil Dean Stockwell
Priest to the fleet, Brother Cavil is a Cylon agent with an avatar plated with the Caprica survivors.
Samuel Anders Michael Trucco
Leader of the resistance group on Caprica, Samuel T. Anders was also the captain of the professional Pyramid team. Sparks fly when he and Kara meet on Caprica.
D’Anna Biers Lucy Lawless
Fleet News Service reporter delivers all the dirt fit to print and broadcast. Unbeknownst to the fleet, she is a
Cylon Model Number Three - her primary reporting is to the cylons.
Tom Zarek Richard Hatch
A charismatic political prisoner and revolutionary who demands a Presidential election be held. Hatch played Captain Apollo in the
1978 version of Battlestar Galactica.
Leoben Conoy Callum Keith Rennie
The first Cylon humanoid model that Adama discovered on Ragnar. He is particularly good at sowing the seeds of dissent.
Lt. Gaeta
Alessandro Juliani
Tactical Officer Lieutenant Gaeta is the detail-oriented, young member of the Galactica crew who works closely with senior officers.
Crewman Specialist Cally
Nicky Cline
Young and tougher than she looks, Cally is loyal to her Senior officer, CPO Tyrol.
