Adama (Battlestar Galactica Timeline 1)



Adama is a principal character in the Battlestar Galactica Timeline 1 Universe. He debuted in Battlestar Galactica, Saga of a Star World in 1978.

History
Adama is Commander of the Battlestar Galactica, the lone surviving battlestar of the Twelve Colonies after it was invaded by the Cylons in yahren 7348, or year 1968 in our time. His wife, Ila and son, Zac were killed in the Cylon attack while son, Apollo and Athena' survived with him. Their mission after the attack was to defend against the Cylons while also searching for the lost thirteenth colony of Earth. One year later, they would receive a transmission that would put them on the proper course for Earth and in 1980, Adama's race of humans would begin to slowly settle on their new home planet, discovering new abilities as a result.

Danaverse Connection
In Battlestar Galactica Timeline 2, Adama's counterpart is Bill Adama, commander of that universe's version of Battlestar Galactica. In preparation for the Crisis War, Adama visited Bill Adama on his version of Second Earth, letting him know that his leadership may be needed in the coming conflict. Adama himself was recruited into the Council of the Multiverse as he was dying, by [[Tamara Adama (Battlestar Galactica Timeline 2)|Tamara Adama of Battlestar Galactica Timeline 2, also explaining to him the nature of the Multiverse and their own multiversal kinship through the Adama name.

Information
Adama was portrayed by Lorne Greene. Other Danaverse appearances include Buck Hamilton and Buddy Bowers in separate episodes of the Love Boat, and Emil Remick in two episodes of Vegas. Lorne also has the distinction of having recorded a #1 single on the Canadian Pop chart, "Ringo" in 1964.