These are lists of characters from the various ''

Battlestar Galactica ''Battlestar Galactica'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel se ...

'' incarnations.

Original 1978 movie and series

People from the ''Galactica'': *

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- played by

Lorne Greene Lorne Hyman Greene (born Lyon Himan Green; 12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) was a Canadian actor, musician, singer and radio personality. His notable television roles include Ben Cartwright on the Western ''Bonanza'' and Commander Ada ...

Commander Cain ''Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), Battlestar Galactica'' and ''Galactica 1980'' are American science fiction television series, produced in 1978 and 1980 by Glen A. Larson and starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch (actor), Richard Hatch and ...

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Lloyd Bridges Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 – March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. He was the father of four children, includi ...

Captain Apollo Captain Apollo is a fictional character in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise. He was first played by Richard Hatch, who would also later appear as the character of Tom Zarek in the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' series in 2005. Apol ...

- played by Richard Hatch * Lieutenant Starbuck - played by

Dirk Benedict Dirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner; March 1, 1945) is an American film, television and stage actor, philosopher and author. He is best known for playing the characters Lieutenant Starbuck in the original ''Battlestar Galactica'' film and telev ...

* Lieutenant Boomer - played by

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* Lieutenant Athena - played by

Maren Jensen Maren Kawehilani Jensen (born September 23, 1956) is an American former model and actress, best known for portraying Lieutenant Athena in the 1978–79 television series ''Battlestar Galactica''. Jensen also made guest appearances in several US ...

* Colonel Tigh - played by

Terry Carter Terry Carter (born John Everett DeCoste; December 16, 1928) is an American actor and filmmaker, known for his roles as Sgt. Joe Broadhurst on the TV series '' McCloud'' and as Colonel Tigh on the original '' Battlestar Galactica''. Early life ...

* Serina - played by

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* Boxey - played by

Noah Hathaway Noah Leslie Hathaway (born November 13, 1971) is an American actor and a former teen idol. He is best known for his roles as Atreyu in the 1984 film ''The NeverEnding Story'' and for portraying Boxey on the original television series ''Battlestar ...

* Muffit II (the robot daggit) - played by Evolution ("Evie") the chimpanzee * Flight Sergeant Jolly - played by Tony Swartz * Flight Officer Omega - played by David Greenan * Flight Corporal Rigel - played by

Sarah Rush Sarah Rush is an American actress, best known in television for her work in the original Battlestar Galactica. She narrated and starred in the 2005 documentary The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania produced by Patricia Heaton and directed ...

* Corporal Giles - played by

Larry Manetti Lawrence Francis Manetti (born July 23, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as Orville Wilbur Richard "Rick" Wright on the CBS television series ''Magnum, P.I.'' which starred Tom Selleck as the title character. He also starred in ...

* Ensign (later Flight Sergeant) Greenbean - played by Ed Begley, Jr. * Dr. Salik - played by

George Murdock George Peter ("Pete") Murdock (May 11, 1897 – March 29, 1985), also known as G. P. Murdock, was an American anthropologist who was professor at Yale University and University of Pittsburgh. He is remembered for his empirical approach to ethn ...

* Lieutenant Zac - played by

Rick Springfield Richard Lewis Springthorpe (born 23 August 1949), known professionally as Rick Springfield, is an Australian-American musician and actor. He was a member of the pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started his solo career with his debut ...

(pilot only) *Dr. Paye - played by

John Fink John Fink (born February 11, 1940) is an American film and television actor. In the 1970–1971 the NBC sitcom '' Nancy'', Fink was cast as an Iowa veterinarian, Dr. Adam Hudson, who marries the daughter of the President of the United States. ...

(pilot only) * Cassiopeia (later Medtech) - played by Laurette Spang * Lieutenant Sheba - played by Anne Lockhart * Corporal Komma - played by

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* Lieutenant Deitra - played by

Sheila DeWindt Sheila Wills (born August 11, 1947) is an American actress, also known as Sheila DeWindt. She is known for her regular role on the television series ''B.J. and the Bear'', and recurring roles on series including ''Days of Our Lives'', ''Battlestar ...

* Lieutenant Brie - played by

Janet Louise Johnson Janet Lansbury (born Janet Louise Johnson; July 10, 1959) is an American educator who was an actress in film and television, credited as Janet Julian for much of her career. Early life Janet graduated from North Hollywood High School in North H ...

* Sorell - played by Janet Lynn Curtis * Flight Sergeant Ortega - played by

Frank Ashmore Frank Ashmore (born June 17, 1945) is an American actor. Career He is perhaps best known for his role as "Martin" in the 1983 NBC miniseries '' V'' and its 1984 sequel '' V: The Final Battle''. He reprised his role in the pilot episode of '' V: ...

* Lieutenant Barton - played by W. K. Stratton * Dr. Wilker - played by

John Dullaghan John Joseph Dullaghan III (November 27, 1930 – January 18, 2009) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was known for playing the role of Dr. Wilker in the American science fiction television series ''Battlestar Galactica''. Dul ...

* Count Iblis - played by

Patrick Macnee Daniel Patrick Macnee (6 February 1922 – 25 June 2015) was a British film and television actor. After serving in the Royal Navy during World War II, he began his acting career in Canada. Despite having some small film roles, Macnee spent much ...

uncredited The Cylons and allies * Baltar - played by

John Colicos John Colicos (December 10, 1928 – March 6, 2000) was a Canadian actor. He performed on stage and television in the United States and Canada. Career Colicos was born in Toronto, Ontario, to a Greek father and a Canadian mother. In 1957 he app ...

* Imperious Leader - voiced by

* Lucifer - voiced by

Jonathan Harris Jonathan Harris (born Jonathan Daniel Charasuchin, November 6, 1914 – November 3, 2002) was an American character actor whose career included more than 500 television and film appearances, as well as voiceovers. Two of his best-known roles we ...

People from the "Ship of Light" * John - played by

Edward Mulhare Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an Irish actor whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring roles in two television series: '' The Ghost & Mrs. Muir'' and ''Knight Rider''. Early life and career Mulha ...

* Maga - played by

Lance LeGault William Lance LeGault (May 2, 1935 – September 10, 2012) was an American actor. He was best known as U.S. Army Colonel Roderick Decker in the 1980s American television series ''The A-Team''. Early and personal life LeGault was born May 2, 193 ...

* Taba - played by

Anthony De Longis Anthony Charles De Longis (born March 23, 1950) is an American actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer. Life and career De Longis was born in Glendale, California. He attended California State University, Northridge where he was initiated ...

* Bora - played by Robert Feero People from Terra * Michael - played by

Randolph Mantooth Randolph Mantooth (born Randy DeRoy Mantooth, September 19, 1945) is an American actor who has worked in television, documentaries, theater, and film for more than 40 years. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he was discovere ...

* Sarah - played by

Kelly Harmon Kelly Jean Harmon Miller ( Harmon; born November 9, 1948) is an American actress and model, best known for appearing in a series of television commercials for mints. She was a regular on the 1983 NBC series ''Bay City Blues'', playing the role ...

* Commandant Leiter - played by

Lloyd Bochner Lloyd Wolfe Bochner (July 29, 1924 – October 29, 2005) was a Canadian actor. He appeared in many Canadian and Hollywood productions between the 1950s and 1990s, including the films ''Point Blank'' (1967), '' The Detective'' (1968), '' The ...

''Galactica 1980''

People from the Galactica *

- played by

* Lieutenant Starbuck - played by

* Colonel Boomer - played by

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People from

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Wolfman Jack Robert Weston Smith (January 21, 1938July 1, 1995), known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active from 1960 till his death in 1995. Famous for his gravelly voice, he credited it for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes ...

- played by himself

Re-imagined 2003 miniseries / 2004 series

Characters of the re-imagined version of ''Battlestar Galactica'', with pilot callsigns in parenthesis.

Key

Episode counts include the two part mini-series as well as the two television movies ''

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'' and '' The Plan''.

Main characters

Battlestar Pegasus military personnel

* Helena Cain is the first commanding officer of the ''Pegasus''. Following the destruction of the Colonies, Cain became unhinged, and committed numerous war crimes. She is shot dead by Gina Inviere, a Cylon Number Six whom she had tortured for months on end. Played by

Michelle Forbes Michelle Renee Forbes Guajardo (born January 8, 1965) is an American actress who has appeared on television and in independent films. Forbes gained attention for her dual role in daytime soap opera ''Guiding Light'', for which she received a D ...

. * Alastair Thorne is an officer aboard the Battlestar Pegasus known as the "Cylon Interregator", played by

Fulvio Cecere Fulvio Cecere (born March 11, 1960) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker. Early life Born in Canada, he moved to Hawthorne, New Jersey as a teenager and attended Hawthorne High School, graduating as part of the class of 1978. Cecere attended South ...

. He appears in two episodes. * Barry Garner is the third commanding officer of Pegasus. Before his promotion, he was the ship's chief engineer, played by John Heard. He appears in one episode and suffocates while fixing the ''Pegasus'' FTL drive. * Cole "Stinger" Taylor is the CAG of the Battlestar Pegasus serving under Admiral Helena Cain. Played by

John Pyper-Ferguson John Pyper-Ferguson (born February 27, 1964) is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows. His notable works include playing Sonny Hamilton on '' Hamilton's Quest'', Peter Hutter on '' The A ...

. He appears in two episodes. * Gage is a Specialist serving on the Battlestar Pegasus, and later on Galactica, played by

Mike Dopud Mike Dopud ( sr, Majk Dopuđ, ''Мајк Допуђ'') is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former football player known for his supporting roles on television. His best-known roles include Vic Hadfield in the miniseries ''Canada Russia '72'', Jas ...

. He appears in four episodes and serves in Gaeta's mutiny. * Jurgen Belzen was the XO of the ''Pegasus''. Portrayed as a long-time confidant of Adm. Helena Cain, he is nevertheless summarily executed by her for insubordination. Played by

Steve Bacic Steve Bacic ( ; hr, Bačić ) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing the characters Gaheris and Telemachus Rhade on the Sci-Fi series ''Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda''. After guest starring in seasons 1-3 as both characters, he joined the c ...

. * Jack Fisk was the ''Pegasus' '' second-officer at the time of the attacks. A Lieutenant-Colonel, he is promoted to Colonel upon assuming Belzen's duties as XO, and later serves as interim CO of the Pegasus after the murder of Helena Cain before being murdered himself. Portrayed by

Graham Beckel Graham Stuart Beckel (born December 22, 1949) is an American character actor. He is known for his guest appearances on television but has had roles in several major films as well. He is known for his roles as Franklin Ford in the drama film '' Th ...

. * Kendra Shaw is the executive officer on Pegasus under Lee Adama, played by

Stephanie Jacobsen Stephanie Chaves-Jacobsen (born 1980), also known as "Stephany", is a Hong Kong-born Australian actress. Early life and education Jacobsen was born in British Hong Kong. Her family moved to Australia when she was twelve years old. She is Chi ...

. She is the protagonist of the two-hour television movie Razor. * Mel "Freaker" Firelli is an officer on Pegasus. Played by P.J. Prinsloo. He appears in two episodes. * Noel Allison ("Narcho") is a senior Viper pilot on the Battlestar Pegasus who later transfers to Galactica, played by

Sebastian Spence Sebastian Spence (born December 9, 1969) is a Canadian actor. He played the lead role of Cade Foster in the Space Channel science fiction television series, '' First Wave'' (1998–2001).Science Fiction Television Series, 1990–2004: Histories, ...

. He appears in nine episodes. * Peter Laird is a civilian aeronautical engineer pressed into service on the Battlestar Pegasus by order of Admiral Helena Cain after the Cylon attack on the Twelve Colonies, played by Vincent Gale. He appears in six episodes and is killed by

Tom Zarek These are lists of characters from the various '' Battlestar Galactica'' incarnations. Original 1978 movie and series People from the ''Galactica'': * Commander Adama - played by Lorne Greene * Commander Cain - played by Lloyd Bridges * Capta ...

during Gaeta's mutiny. * Vireem is a Specialist serving on the Battlestar Pegasus and later on Galactica, played by Derek Delost. He appears in three episodes and serves in Gaeta's mutiny.

Other characters

* Zak Adama is the younger son of William Adama, a Viper pilot killed in his first solo flight. Zak was portrayed by Clarke Hudson in the miniseries, while

Tobias Mehler Tobias Mehler (born April 1, 1976) is a Canadian actor who has appeared in film and television productions. Career Mehler is known for playing d'Artagnan on ''Young Blades'', Zak Adama on '' Battlestar Galactica'' and Lieutenant Graham Simmons ...

played Zak in four episodes of the main series. *

Hera Agathon Hera Agathon, also called Isis, is a fictional character from the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' series. She is the first, and only, known Cylon-Human hybrid child to be born and she first appears, at birth, in the episode "Downloaded". ...

is the first successful Human/Cylon natural born child. She is the daughter of Karl "Helo" Agathon and Sharon (Number 8) "Athena". Played in different episodes by child actors Lily Duong-Walton, Alexandra Thomas and Iliana Gomez-Martinez. * Sam Anders is a well known athlete with the Caprica Buccaneers, who forms a resistance group on Caprica with his teammates and later serves as a pilot in the colonial fleet. In the season 3 finale, he learns that he is a Final Five Cylon, rather than a human. He later becomes ''Galactica''s

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. Played by

Michael Trucco Edward Michael Trucco (born June 22, 1970) is an American actor known for his role as Samuel Anders on the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' and his recurring role as Nick Petteruti in ''How I Met Your Mother''. He also appeared on the 2017– ...

, Anders appears in 36 episodes. * Tucker Clellan ("Duck") is a Colonial Viper pilot aboard the Battlestar ''Galactica''. He was a central character in the 2006 web series " Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance", as well as appearing in the main series. Becoming depressed after the death of his love, Nora, he joins the resistance on New Caprica and dies as a suicide bomber. Played by

Christian Tessier Christian Tessier (born January 1, 1978) is a Canadian actor and singer who began his career as a child actor on '' You Can't Do That On Television.'' He has since appeared in numerous TV and film roles. Early life Tessier was born in Toronto o ...

, Duck appears in six webisodes and five episodes of the main series. * Charlie Connor, a member of the resistance on New Caprica, later part of "The Circle" who secretly execute 13 collaborators from New Caprica. Played by

Ryan Robbins Ryan John Currier (born November 26, 1972), better known as Ryan Robbins, is a Canadian actor. Early life Robbins was born in Victoria, British Columbia. Career Robbins is known for his roles as Ladon Radim in ''Stargate Atlantis'', Henry F ...

, Connor appears in seven episodes. * "Crashdown" is a Raptor electronic countermeasures officer from the destroyed Battlestar ''Triton'' who joins the ''Galactica'' crew. A member of a three-Raptor survey party sent to examine the planet Kobol, Crashdown takes command of a small group when his Raptor is shot down; his inept and life-threatening leadership of the group ends when Dr. Baltar shoots him before Crashdown can shoot Cally. Played by

Sam Witwer Sam Witwer (born October 20, 1977) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Crashdown in ''Battlestar Galactica'', Davis Bloome in ''Smallville'', Aidan Waite in '' Being Human'', Mr. Hyde in ''Once Upon a Time'', Ben Lockwood in '' ...

, Crashdown appears in 11 episodes. * Tory Foster is one of President

Laura Roslin Laura Roslin is a fictional character in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' series, portrayed by Mary McDonnell. She is the President of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol and is one of the primary characters in the show. Character biography Ba ...

's chief aides and advisors. She is also one of the few who knows the whereabouts of the half-Cylon child, Hera Agathon. In the season 3 finale, she learns that she is a Final Five Cylon, rather than a human. Played by

Rekha Sharma Rekha Shanti Sharma is a Canadian actress of Indo-Fijian descent, best known for her role as Tory Foster on ''Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series), Battlestar Galactica,'' and List of Star Trek: Discovery characters#Guest characters, Ellen Land ...

, Foster appears in 32 episodes. *

Louanne Katraine Louanne Katraine (callsign "Kat") is a fictional character from the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series, portrayed by Luciana Carro. Character arc Prior to the show (and unknown to the audience), Sasha Billings is a drug-runne ...

("Kat") is a Colonial Viper pilot serving aboard ''Galactica''. She was a former smuggler who took the identity of a dead girl, hoping to redeem herself following the attack. She and Starbuck become rivals, and the two frequently butt heads, developing a love-hate relationship. Following several near-death experiences, Kat becomes addicted to drugs she had been taking to deal with the stress, though she quits after nearly crashing her Viper while under the influence. She dies from severe radiation poisoning sustained while guiding several civilian ships out of a highly radioactive area. Played by

Luciana Carro Luciana Carro (born March 23, 1981) is a Canadian actress best known for her appearances on the television series '' Battlestar Galactica'', '' Caprica'', and '' Falling Skies'' and in movies such as '' Two for the Money'' and '' Dr. Dolittle 3 ...

, Kat appeared in 18 episodes. * Emily Kowalski is a terminal cancer patient befriended by Laura Roslin. Played by

Nana Visitor Nana Tucker ( ; born July 26, 1957), known professionally as Nana Visitor, is an American actress, best known for playing Kira Nerys in the television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' and Jean Ritter in the television series ''Wildfire''. ...

, Kowalski appears in one episode. * Romo Lampkin is a defense attorney, traveling on one of the civilian ships. He is called on, at different times, to defend Lee Adama and Gaius Baltar. Becomes President of the Twelve Colonies Of Kobol in the final episode, before the final survivors choose to scatter across the second Earth. Portrayed by

Mark Sheppard Mark Andreas Sheppard (born 30 May 1964) is an English actor and musician. He is often credited as Mark A. Sheppard. Sheppard is known for playing the demon/King of Hell Crowley on ''Supernatural'' and for his recurring roles as lawyer Romo L ...

, Lampkin appears in seven episodes. * Maya is chosen as the adoptive human mother of Hera Agathon, though she is not told who the baby is. Played by

Erica Cerra Erica Cerra (born October 31, 1979) is a Canadian actress, best known for her portrayal of Deputy Jo Lupo on the Syfy series ''Eureka'', and artificial intelligence A.L.I.E. and her creator Becca on '' The 100''. Career Cerra was born in Vanco ...

, Maya appears in four episodes. * Daniel Novacek ("Bulldog") is a pilot who served under Commander William Adama aboard the Battlestar ''Valkyrie'' and was lost while on a stealth mission across the Armistice Line approximately six years before the Fall of the Twelve Colonies. Played by

Carl Lumbly Carl Winston Lumbly (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Dick Hallorann in '' Doctor Sleep'', NYPD detective Marcus Petrie on the CBS police drama ''Cagney & Lacey'', CIA agent Marcus Dixon on the ABC espiona ...

, Bulldog appears in one episode. * Sue-Shaun is a member of Samuel Anders' resistance group on Caprica, and a former Caprica Buccaneer. She is mercy-killed by Starbuck at her own request. Played by Tamara Lashley, Sue-Shaun appears in three episodes. * The First Hybrid is the precursor to the modern Cylon Hybrids, and is the first step in their evolution from pure machines to organic beings. Only appears in the two-hour television movie ''Razor'', played by

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Cylon-humanoids

Early in the series, the Colonials learn there are twelve models of Cylon-humanoids among them. The first of them were descendants of the lost thirteenth tribe called the "Final Five", who were not individually numbered and were not discovered until later in the series. The seven Cylon-humanoids first seen in the series are known as the "Significant Seven" and were numbered one to six, then jump to eight. The Number Seven model does not make an appearance, as his entire line had been destroyed prior to the start of the series. ;The "Significant Seven", with their model number #

John Cavil John Cavil (Number One) is a fictional character and the main antagonist from the re-imagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' television series. He is portrayed by Dean Stockwell. In the fourth-season episode " Six of One", Cavil's model number was re ...

Leoben Conoy Leoben Conoy (Number Two) is a fictional character portrayed by Callum Keith Rennie appearing in the reimagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' series. Leoben is a humanoid Cylon agent who portrays himself as possessing philosophical and religious e ...

D'Anna Biers D'Anna Biers (Number Three) is a fictional character from the re-imagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' television series, played by Lucy Lawless. Within the fictional universe of Battlestar Galactica, Number Three is a Humanoid Cylon Model. Char ...

# Simon O'Neill #

Aaron Doral The Cylons are the main antagonists of the human race in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' science fiction franchise, making appearances in the original 1978 series, the 1980 series, the 2004 re-imagining, and the spin-off prequel series ''Cap ...

# "Caprica Six" (multiple identities) # (

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- unseen, not one of the "Significant Seven") # Lt. Boomer / Lt. Athena ;The " Final Five" :*

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:* Tory Foster :*

Ellen Tigh Ellen Tigh is a fictional character from the re-imagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' series. She is played by the actress Kate Vernon. Overview Ellen Tigh is the wife of Colonel Saul Tigh. At the beginning of the series, he believes she has been ...

Saul Tigh Saul Tigh is a fictional character on ''Battlestar Galactica'' played by Michael Hogan. He is one of the main characters of the show. Biography Overview and personality Saul Tigh is a line officer assigned as executive officer on the Galacti ...

Galen Tyrol Galen Tyrol (commonly referred to as The Chief) is a character on the television series ''Battlestar Galactica''. Tyrol is responsible for the maintenance of the Vipers and Raptors aboard. Battlestar ''Galactica''. After the events of the mi ...

''Caprica''

* Adama family ** Joseph Adama (played by

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) ** Shannon Adama (played by

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) ** Tamara Adama (played by

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) ** William "Willie" Adama (played by Sina Najafi) ** Young

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(played by Markus Towfigh) ** Sam Adama (played by

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) * Graystone family ** Amanda Graystone (played by

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) ** Daniel Graystone (played by

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) ** Zoe Graystone (played by

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) * Lacy Rand (played by

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* Sister Clarice Willow played by

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) * Ruth (played by

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) * Jordan Duram (played by

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) * Cyrus Xander (played by

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* Evelyn played by

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) * Pryah (played by

) * Baxter Sarno (played by

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) * Philomon (played by Alex Arsenault) * Olaf Willow (played by

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) * Nestor Willow (played by

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) * Ben Stark (played by

Avan Jogia Avan Tudor Jogia (; born February 9, 1992) is a Canadian actor. He first received recognition for portraying Danny Araujo in the television film '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story'' (2006). After moving to the United States in his late te ...

) * Minister for Defence Val Chambers (played by

William B. Davis William Bruce Davis (born January 13, 1938) is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as the Cigarette Smoking Man on ''The X-Files''. Besides appearing in many TV programs and movies, he founded his own acting school, the William Davis Ce ...

) * The Guatrau (played by Jorge Montesi) * Caston (played by Katie Keating) * Crew Member (played by Maggie Ma) * Secretary of State for Defence Joan Leyte (played by Veena Sood) * Barnabus Greele (played by

James Marsters James Wesley Marsters (born August 20, 1962) is an American actor, musician, singer, comic book writer, and audiobook narrator. He is sometimes credited in various anime series and video games as David Gray and Sam Majesters in the series ''Dr ...

) * Vesta (played by

Camille Mitchell Camille Janclaire Mitchell is an actress, writer and director. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Canada, she is the daughter of Cameron Mitchell and trained at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and at The Royal Central School of Sp ...

) * Gara Singh (played by

Peter Wingfield Dr Peter Wingfield (born 5 September 1962) is a Welsh-born television actor, well known for his television roles as Dan Clifford in '' Holby City'', Dr. Robert Helm in ''Queen of Swords'' and Inspector Simon Ross in ''Cold Squad'' but he is in ...

)

''Blood & Chrome''

:List of characters for '' Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome'' webseries/pilot movie *

Luke Pasqualino Luca Giuseppe "Luke" Pasqualino (born 19 February 1990) is a British actor of Italian descent. He is best known for his portrayal of Freddie McClair in the television series '' Skins'', d'Artagnan in the television series ''The Musketeers'' an ...

as Ensign/Lieutenant William "Husker" Adama *

Ben Cotton Ben Cotton (born July 26, 1975) is a Canadian film and television actor. His most notable roles are on the TV series ''Stargate Atlantis'' playing scientist Dr. Kavanagh, his portrayal of "Leon Bell" in the game Dead Rising 2, Shane Pierce, the ...

as Lieutenant Coker Fasjovik *

Lili Bordán Lili Bordán (born March 12, 1982) is a Hungarian-American film and television actress. Early life and education Lili Bordán was born in New York City, the daughter of Hungarian actress Irén Bordán. During school at Sarah Lawrence College, ...

as Dr. Becca Kelly *

as Tech Sergeant Xander Toth; Pyper-Ferguson previously played recurring character Tomas Vergis on ''

Caprica ''Caprica'' is an American science fiction drama television series. A spin-off prequel of the re-imagined '' Battlestar Galactica'' (2004), Caprica is set 58 years before the main series. ''Caprica'' shows how humanity first created the Cylo ...

'' and ''Pegasus'' CAG Captain Taylor on ''

''. *

Zak Santiago Zak Santiago (born January 3, 1981) is a Canadian actor and DJ. Early life Santiago was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Career Santiago has appeared in many television shows, including ''Young Blades'', ''Smallville'', ''Robson Arms' ...

as Captain Armin "High Top" Diaz; Santiago previously played supporting character Pan on ''

''. * Leo Li Chiang as Osirus Marine Sergeant *

as Captain Deke "Minute Man" Tornvald; Dopud previously played supporting character Specialist Gage on ''

''. *

as Commander Silas Nash; Markinson played supporting character Jordan Duram on ''

''. *

Adrian Holmes Adrian Holmes (born March 31, 1974) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his work on the Bravo television series '' 19-2'', for which he won a Canadian Screen Award in 2017. He is also known for playing the role of Uncle Phil in the ''Fresh Pr ...

as Lieutenant Decklan Elias * Karen LeBlanc as Lieutenant Jenna * Carmen Moore as Senior Lieutenant Nina Leotie; Moore played supporting character Fidelia Fazekas on ''

''. * Toby Levins as Pilot "Sandman" *

Jill Teed Jill Teed is a Canadian actress. She is an actress who has appeared in many sci-fi roles. She has appeared in a number of television guest roles such as ''Street Justice'', ''The X-Files'', ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Sliders'', and '' The Outer Limits ...

as Commander Ozar; Teed portrayed the role of MSgt. Hadrian on ''Battlestar Galactica'' and supporting character Colonel Sasha Patel on ''

''. *

as Lieutenant Jim "Sunshine" Kirby; Spence played Capt. Noel "Narcho" Allison on ''

''. * Jordan Weller as Seamus Fahey * Tom Stevens as Marine Baris *

Tricia Helfer Tricia Janine Helfer (born April 11, 1974) is a Canadian-American actress and former model. She played the enigmatic Cylon model Number Six in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' series (2004–2009). She also voiced Sarah Kerrigan in ''S ...

as Cylon Prototype (voice); Helfer played the Cylon model Number Six in ''

''. *

Ty Olsson Ty Olsson (born January 28, 1974) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Benny Lafitte in ''Supernatural'', real-life 9/11 victim Mark Bingham in the A&E television film '' Flight 93'', and Ord in the PBS Kids animated children's series '' ...

as Osiris Crewmember; Olsson portrayed LSO Captain Aaron Kelly on ''

''.

References

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