Lee Adama

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This article is about the character from the reimagined version of Battlestar Galactica. For the original character see Captain Apollo. For other uses of this name and rank, see Commander Adama (Battlestar Galactica).

} Commander Lee "Apollo" Adama is a fictional character in the television series Battlestar Galactica. He is portrayed by actor Jamie Bamber.

In the 2003 miniseries, Adama (then a Captain) was a special guest at the decommissioning ceremonies for Battlestar Galactica. Lee Adama was a reserve officer at the time of the attacks and planned to resign his commission to open a bar, however the Cylon attacks changed his plans. After Major Jackson "Ripper" Spencer, CAG (Commander Aerospace Group) of Galactica's Colonial Vipers was killed in battle during the initial attack on the Twelve Colonies, Adama joined the Galactica crew and became its CAG.

Lee has a strained relationship with his father, Admiral Adama, whom he blames for the death of his brother Zak who was killed in a flying accident. Lee accuses his father of passing Zak when he knew he was a poor pilot. It was later revealed, however, that it was Kara Thrace, his brother's fiance, that was responsible for Zak passing the test. His strained relationship with his father also caused him to become a strong supporter of Colonial President Laura Roslin, who often buts heads with the Admiral.

During the first season, President Laura Roslin would refer to Lee as "Captain Apollo." Lee once corrected her, stating that "Apollo" was his call-sign, but President Roslin replied "It has a nice ring to it." Upon joining Galactica's crew, Apollo was a bit of an outsider but after proving himself in several missions as more than just the "old man's son" he earned the respect of his fellow pilots and soon became one of the crew.

During the second season, the Battlestar Pegasus joined the fleet. After subsequent deaths and power struggles among the Pegasus leadership, as well as his successful commanding of the ship during a Cylon surprise attack, Lee Adama was quickly promoted from Major to Commander and in command of the Pegasus.

During the Season 2 finale, the fleet discovers a somewhat habitable planet inside of a Nebula, presumably safe from Cylon discovery. After Gaius Baltar wins the presidential elections over then-president Laura Roslin, the fleet decides to set up colonies on the new planet. A year later the Cylons return and find "New Caprica" and take control over the colonists. With only a skeleton crew manning his ship, Lee is forced to flee with the rest of the fleet hoping to return again to fight off the Cylons and save his friends.

Relationships

Bill Adama- Lee's father and current Commander of the fleet and Galactica. Although strained at the beginning, his relationship with his son has evolved into a mutual love and respect.
Kara Thrace- Although the extent of his relationship with Kara Thrace, callsign Starbuck, before joining Galactica has never fully been explained they share one of the strongest bonds on the show. They oftentimes have a volatile relationship both professionally and personally. In Season 2, they almost had sex and have been known to be jealous of each other's lovers. They are currently not on good terms as of the Season 2 finale but the reason for that is still unclear.
Laura Roslin- Former President of the Colonies. Appointed Lee as her military advisor in Season 1. Over the course of the show Lee has consistently sided with Roslin over his father, most moteably when he refused to arrest her for defying his father's orders and later when he defected with her and half of the fleet to go to Kobol.
Anastasia Dualla- Former communications officer on Galactica. Formed a relationship with Lee towards the end of Season 2 and is currently his first officer aboard Pegasus and presumed to be his wife.
Gianne - Lee's former girlfriend from Caprica who presumably died during the Cylon attacks. Lee holds residual guilt for leaving her behind, especially since she was pregnant with his child.
Shevon - A prostitute from Cloud Nine with whom Lee had relations. Lee tried to ease his guilt over what happened with his former girlfriend Gianne by trying to save Shevon and her daughter Paya.

External links

[Lee "Apollo" Adama] (Battlestar Wiki)

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