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Set in a distant part star system, the "Battlestar Galactica" series explores the turbulent relationship between two species; the Cylons and the humans.The Cylons are a group of android species which includes humanoid models called skinjobs, hybrids, and Cylons Centurions. The skinjobs are divided into two main groups; The Significant Seven and the Final Five which was led by the humanoid Cylon “Number One†named John Cavill. The series also features two ethereal beings of a higher power, who are only seen interacting with two specific characters.
After a sudden attack laid destruction upon the 12 colonies, much of the surviving human race fled into space, while a group onboard a large battleship stayed behind in search of the lost thirteenth colony. As the protagonists of the series, the humans are seen navigating their way under the Cylons’ rule in an attempt to find another habitable planet. Despite the animosity, an eventual partnership was formed between humans and a small group of Cylons. Together they headed toward their new home.
How much do you really know about the Battlestar Galactica characters? Do you know what species they come from and which side of the war they are on? The only way to see if you can identify some of the most popular characters is to take this quiz!
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Which character is this?
Gaius Baltar
Gaius Baltar is an amazingly brilliant scientist who unintentionally helped the Cylon race attack the Twelve Colonies. Gaius is known to be charming, especially with the ladies, and can come off as being selfish. As time passes, he becomes more caring and performs great feats of bravery.
Jack Fisk
Tom Zarek
William Adama
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Which character is this?
Ellen Tigh
Sharon Valerii
Sharon is one of the more fascinating characters because there are many versions of herself. As Boomer, Sharon has no idea that she is a Cylon- a member of the Cybernetic civilization at war with humanity. She has trouble coping with what she doesn't know are Cylon instincts.
Margaret Edmondson
Kendra Shaw
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Which character is this?
Karl Agathon
Gaius Baltar
Samuel T. Anders
Samuela is a former athlete turned resistance leader who possessed great tactical abilities. He had a knack for mounting successful attacks, even from deep inside Cyclon-occupied cities. Although he hated the Cylons, he accepted Number Eight.
Brendan Costanza
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Which character is this?
Jurgen Belzen
Jurgen Belzen was Helena Cain's long-time executive officer. Unfortunately, she shoots him in the head when he begs her to reconsider sacrificing their outnumbered Vipers. Cain viewed his requests as insubordination and does the deed with Jurgen's own gun.
Daniel aka Number Seven
Jack Fisk
Louis Hoshi
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Which character is this?
Sam Adama
Lieutenant Coker Fasjovik
Coker was drafted to work in the Colonial Fleet as soon as he graduated from the University of Aerilon. Because of the two tours he previously served, he isn't the most optimistic person, nor does he enjoy being surrounded by positive people- namely William Adama.
The First Hybrid
Felix Gaeta
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Which character is this?
Dr. Cottle
Romo Lampkin
Daniel Graystone
Daniel Graystone is the founder and CEO of Graystone Industries, located on Caprica before the fall of the twelve colonies. Daniel is the man responsible for creating the Cylons. His daughter's death inspired him to create holographic avatars who eventually became the Cylons (Cybernetic Life-form Node).
Barry Garner
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Which character is this?
Doctor Cottle
Dr. Cottle is the strange, sarcastic and somewhat mean chief medical officer of the Battlestar Galactica. Although he has the rank of major, he is not a part of the Galactica's chain of command. He is very strict when it comes to medical ethics and does not discriminate between humans and Cylon patients.
Alex Quartararo
Leoben Conoy
The First Hybrid
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Which character is this?
Aaron Doral
Romo Lampkin
Galen Tyrol
Simon O'Neill
Simon is a humanoid Cylon who uses his logic to solve problems and resolve issues. He is the medical specialist of the Cylon race and also acted as a doctor when he was an infiltrator. Simon's type of Cylon preferred to use their medical skills rather than engage in physical combat.
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Which character is this?
Helena Cain
Diana Seelix
Anastasia Dualla
Clarice Willow
Sister Clarice was the high priestess and headmistress of the Athena Academy located on Caprica. Her faith in the One True God was the result of her loyalty to the Monotheist Church from the time she was a little girl. Despite her faith, she developed a taste for drugs and alcohol in her youth.
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Which character is this?
Barry Garner
Colonel Saul Tigh
Louis Hoshi
Lee Adama
Lee, despite being a troublesome young boy, grew up to be just like his father, Admiral Adama. They share the same strong characters and unquestionable code of ethics. He is a very rigid pilot and is often very hard on himself and his crew. He secretly loves to cook, a trait he inherited from his mother.
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Which character is this?
Kendra Shaw
D'Anna Biers
Amanda Graystone
Amanda Graystone is the wife of Daniel Graystone, the creator of the Cylons. She is also the mother of Zoe Graystone, who was killed. Amanda is a successful plastic surgeon who lost the connection with her husband after their daughter was killed. Because of this, her husband tried to create a robot version of their daughter and failed.
Louanne Katraine
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Which character is this?
Anastasia Dualla
Ellen Tigh
Caprica Six
Lacy Rand
Lacy is a student at the Athena Academy, where she and Zoe Graystone were best friends. After Zoe's death, she becomes one of her avatars. After hearing rumors that Zoe was alive, she broke into the Graystone mansion to find Zoe alive as a seven-foot tall Cylon prototype.
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Which character is this?
John Cavil
Daniel
Daniels was one of eight Cylons created by the Final Five- five of the twelve Cylon human models whose identities were lost. Number Seven was artistic, creative and sensitive. Unfortunately, the Sevens were destroyed by the Ones, long before the second Cylon War.
Admiral William Adama
Lieutenant Coker Fasjovik
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Which character is this?
Margaret Edmonson
Lieutenant Sharon Agathon
This version of Number Eight, or Sharon, knows that she is Cylon and also has memories of herself as Boomer, including memories of being with Tyrol. Although she struggles with human emotion, she is able to express happiness for Tyrol who has a baby with another character.
Captain Kara Thrace
Louanne Katraine
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Which character is this?
Tom Zarek
The First Hybrid
The First Hybrid is what came before the Cylon Hybrids. It was the very first step in their evolution from being complete machines to becoming more organic beings. The First Hybrid spoke coherently and was seen as the God of the Cylons.
Gaius Baltar
Alastair Thorne
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Which character is this?
Admiral Helena Cain
Admiral Helena Cain was the captain of the Battlestar Pegasus. She is not afraid of taking control and stepping on toes. In fact, she ruled using fear and authority, which caused friction between her and William Adama; the two even tried to assassinate each other.
Cally Henderson Tyrol
Zoe Graystone
D'Anna Biers
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Which character is this?
Brendan Costanza
Jack Fisk
Crashdown
Although his name is not given in the series, he is known as Crashdown. He started off as a refugee from the Battlestar Triton, who first served Boomer on the Battlestar Galactica. Together with Boomer, the two were responsible for leading important missions to find water and fuel for their fleets.
John Cavil
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Which character is this?
Galen Tyrol
Leoben Conoy
Leoben is a humanoid Cylon who pretended to possess religious and philosophical enlightenment. In reality, he loved playing mind games by mixing the truth with bits of lies. He was also the strongest of all the humanoid Cylons, tossing many people around like ragdolls.
Karl Agathon
Aaron Doral
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Which character is this?
Sam Adama
Sam is an enforcer for the crime syndicate located on Caprica. He is known for assassinating a government official for insulting and threatening him and his brother. Because of his dangerous career, he and his husband do not have children. He is the uncle of William Adama.
Louis Hoshi
Brendan Costanza
Doctor Cottle
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Which character is this?
Tamara Adama
Tamara Adama was the daughter of Joseph Adama. She and Zoe Graystone died in the same suicide bombing, leaving her family devastated. Tamara was turned into a holographic avatar when her father agreed to work with Daniel Graystone, who also lost a daughter in the bombing.
Sharon Valerii
Kendra Shaw
Tory Foster
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Which character is this?
Romo Lampkin
Romo Lampkin is a public defender who was hired by President Roslin and Admiral Adama to be Gaius Baltar's attorney. Romo uses deceit to get information out of others in order to help his clients. He is able to steal items that give him insight into his opponent's weaknesses.
Scar
John Cavil
Simon O'Neill
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Which character is this?
The First Hybrid
Cally Henderson Tyrol
Zoe Graystone
Zoe Graystone was the daughter of Daniel Grastone, the man who created the Cylons. She was killed in a suicide bombing. After her death, her consciousness was downloaded into a virtual avatar, making her the first Cylon.
Lieutenant Sharon Agathon
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Which character is this?
Lee Adama
Lieutenant Coker Fasjovik
Barry Garner
Commander Barry Garner was the third commanding officer of the Pegasus and was appointed to that position after many of his colleagues died. Before he became a commander, he was the Pegasus' chief engineer. As a commander, he is often seen as incompetent and paranoid.
Tom Zarek
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Which character is this?
Billy Keikeya
Lee “Apollo†Adama
Aaron Doral
Aaron Doral is a Cylon who operated as a public relations executive aboard the Galactica. His type of Cylon was made to deliberately sow seeds of discontent and confusion, especially during life-threatening situations. He is what a violent and sadistic used car salesman would be like.
Colonel Saul Tigh
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Which character is this?
Romo Lampkin
Galen Tyrol
Galen was the chief engineer for the Colonial Viper and Raptor. His duty was to make sure that both crafts were always ready and fit for active service. He had a relationship with Boomer but it ended up putting his job at risk. He then met another engineer and had a baby with her.
Daniel
Lee Adama
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Which character is this?
Felix Gaeta
This former genetic student became a tactical officer in order to pay for school. In the series, he is seen as a very idealistic, friendly, encouraging and trusting person. He has a lot of respect for Admiral Adama and strives to please him.
Cally Henderson Tyrol
Doctor Cottle
Leoben Conoy
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Which character is this?
Simon O'Neill
Brendan Costanza
Barry Garner
Alastair Thorne
Lieutenant Thorne is a very well-respected man who has saved many lives during his career. He is known as the Cylon Interrogator; his methods include torture and sexual assault. He and his men reportedly assaulted Gina, a copy of Number Six.
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Which character is this?
Admiral William Adama
Colonel Saul Tigh
Colonel Tigh isn't the nicest person. He is gruff, mean and unlikable. He respects very few people and shows open disdain for those he cannot stand. He often looks down on people, especially the civilians who refuse to give up their daily comforts and refuse to accept martial law.
Daniel
Aaron Doral
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Which character is this?
Tom Zarek
John Cavil
John Cavil, also known as Number One, is a humanoid Cylon who appears to be an eccentric man in his late sixties. He does not take death or religion seriously (the only Cylon model who doesn't). He is extremely sarcastic, highly rational and has a great sense of humor.
Brendan Costanza
Alex Quartararo
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Which character is this?
Billy Keikeya
Billy was a Kobolian who worked as political advisor for the Battlestar Galactia. He worked under the rule of President Laura Roslin. He fell for Dualla but she broke his heart when she declined his engagement. He later died saving Dualla from a group of terrorists who held them hostage.
Karl Agathon
Louis Hoshi
Jack Fisk
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Which character is this?
President Laura Roslin
Louanne Katraine
Louanne used to be named Sasha Billings, a former drug runner who took the name of her roommate to get through background checks so she could be trained by Kara Thrace. She and Kara become rivals and Kat quickly turns to drugs to help her get through the program and keep her senses sharp.
Tamara Adama
Captain Kara Thrace
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Which character is this?
Lacy Rand
Dr. Becca Kelly
Clarice Willow
Margaret Edmondson
Margaret, also known as Racetrack, is a lieutenant who was assigned to the Battlestar Galactica. Her primary duty is to pilot Raptors and to substitute as an Electronic Countermeasures Officer. She was the first human to see the inside of a Cylon Baestar- a Cylon capital ship.
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Which character is this?
Admiral Helena Cain
Tamara Adama
The First Hybrid
Ellen Tigh
Ellen Tigh is the wife of the high strung Colonel Saul Tigh. After initially being thought dead by the remaining humans, including her husband, she reappears. Ellen and the colonel then try to reconcile their marriage but her previous infidelities leave the relationship very strained.
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Which character is this?
Number Six
Number six is a human-like Cylon who has very important roles in her society, She has many versions of herself, including Shelly, Lida, Sonja, Caprica and Gina. This Cylon is incredibly beautiful and also very religious.
Clarice Willow
Anastasia Dualla
Amanda Graystone
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Which character is this?
Diana Seelix
D'Anna Biers
D'Anna is a reporter for the Fleet News Service. After being given access to film a documentary about the military, she comes across Athena- a Cylon prisoner- and finds out that she is pregnant. Although she was told to delete the evidence, the documentary falls into the hands of the Cylons, who reveal D'Anna to be a Cylon.
Caprica Six
President Laura Roslin
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Which character is this?
Admiral Helena Cain
Sharon Valerii
Tory Foster
After the death of Billy, Tory becomes a chief aide and adviser to President Roslin- particularly managing her election campaign. Tory also helped President Roslin cover up the fact that Hera Agathon - the half-Cylon child of Karl and Athena - was alive.
Dr. Becca Kelly
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Which character is this?
Kendra Shaw
Kendra Shaw is an officer assigned to the Pegasus, who happens to be from the Ministry of Defense. She works as Helena Cain's aide, a step in the direction of her dream, which is to be a Fleet Commander. Her mother was a Quorum delegate who died of cancer before Kendra became a lieutenant on the Pegasus.
Zoe Graystone
Lacy Rand
Tamara Adama
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Which character is this?
Aaron Doral
Billy Keikeya
Scar
William Adama
Admiral Adama is a battle-hardened man who has a strong moral code and character. He is a great leader who made it his duty to protect what was left of humanity from the threats known as the Cylons. His dedication and determination gained him the respect and loyalty of his crew.
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Which character is this?
Jack Fisk
Jack Fisk was a Lieutenant Colonel who served on board the Pegasus and loved to drink. For a little while, he was promoted to Commander, until his involvement in the black market came to light. He was then killed by the very men he did 'business' with when he demanded higher compensation.
Galen Tyrol
Gaius Baltar
Daniel
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Which character is this?
Leoben Conoy
Sam Adama
Cally Henderson Tyrol
Cally worked as a maintenance specialist on the flight deck of Battlestar Galactica. Like other characters on the show, Cally joined the military to help pay for school and was just about to be honorably discharged when the destruction of the Twelve Colonies occurred. She ended up marrying her boss, Galen Tyrol.
Alastair Thorne
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Which character is this?
Simon O'Neill
Brendan Costanza
Brendan is a one of the very few survivors among the first set of Viper pilots recruited by the Fleet. He first comes across as being very cocky and pretends to be more than he is, but he eventually becomes one of the most seasoned pilots on the Galactica.
Colonel Saul Tigh
John Cavil
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Lieutenant Coker Fasjovik
Romo Lampkin
Alastair Thorne
Louis Hoshi
Lieutenant Louis Hoshi is the communications officer aboard the Battlestar Pegasus. He eventually becomes the communications officer on board the Galactica, where he also takes up roles similar to that of Anastasia's. He sometimes also functions as the ship's tactical officer.
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Which character is this?
Tory Foster
Sharon Valerii
Captain Kara Thrace
Kara is a brilliant, daring, stubborn and short-tempered captain whose services would have been terminated had it not been for the fact that the human race was nearly completely destroyed.
Clarice Willow
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Which character is this?
Helena Cain
Admiral Helena Cain was from the Tauron colony and was the Commanding Officer of the Battlestar Pegasus. She was a very brave woman who had no problem making difficult decisions. She was killed by Gina Inviere - one of the many versions of Number Six.
Tamara Adama
Lieutenant Sharon Agathon
Margaret Edmondson
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Amanda Graystone
Admiral Helena Cain
Anastasia Dualla
Anatasia is a Sagittaron who joined the Colonial Fleet against the wishes of her father. Despite the war against the Cyclons, the rift between her and her father did not heal. She made Lieutenant Junior Grade despite being involved in a plan to fraudulently let Laura Roslin win the presidential election.
Diana Seelix
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Which character is this?
Doctor Cottle
Tom Zarek
Tom is a very charismatic political leader from the Sagittaron colony. He was imprisoned before the Cylon holocaust for planting explosives in government buildings, causing many deaths, and prompting political unrest. After the twelve colonies were destroyed, he joined the Battlestar Galactica in fleeing from the Cylons.
Barry Garner
Aaron Doral
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Scar
John Cavil
Alex Quartararo
Karl Agathon
Lt. Agathon is a pilot for the Battlestar Galactica who primarily works on a raptor. He had a baby with Sharon's clone and named the baby Hera. After a series of mishaps, he rescued his kidnapped child, saved his race when people were dying, and became the second-in-command on the Demetrius.
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Which character is this?
Louanne Katraine
Laura Roslin
Laura inherited the presidency because she just happened to be the highest-ranking member of parliament after the attack. Her presidency was met with lots of opposition. On top of that, she had to battle recurrences of cancer - the same illness from which her mother died.
Tory Foster
Caprica Six
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