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Jack Fisk (Battlestar Galactica)
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Jack Fisk is a fictional character
from the 2004 TV series Battlestar Galactica
, portrayed by Graham Beckel
.
Jack Fisk, service number
245A-34DC, was originally a Lieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) aboard the Battlestar Pegasus
and was the Executive Officer
(XO) of the vessel, serving under the command of Admiral Helena Cain
. Fisk was first encountered when the refugee fleet discovered the Pegasus, learning the ship had survived the Cylon
attack on the colonies
. Fisk portrayed himself as a "by-the-book" officer, who was fearful of his superior, Cain.
As the crews from both Battlestars began to interact, Fisk soon befriended his Galactica counterpart Colonel Saul Tigh
. A rather inebriated Fisk told Tigh that Admiral Cain had shot her original XO in cold blood for daring to question an order. This led to Fisk's promotion to XO. Fisk then told Tigh that he was only joking, but harrowing suspicions about Cain were already spreading throughout the fleet. In a later discussion with Tigh, Fisk revealed how Cain ordered several civilian ships to be scrapped for parts, and then threatened to kill the families of those who wouldn't agree to join the crew.
Admiral Cain meanwhile, became convinced that Commander Adama
was untrustworthy and unqualified to command the Galactica. During a mission plan to strike the Cylon Resurrection ship, Cain ordered Fisk to take a team of loyal Marines to the Galactica CIC
and assassinate Adama after the strike was completed. Unbeknownst to Cain, Adama likewise had planned her assassination. He had asked Kara "Starbuck" Thrace
, whom Cain had begun to trust, to get close to Cain and shoot her in the head. At the last minute however, both Cain and Adama called off their plans. A greatly relieved Fisk burst into laughter.
Later, Fisk went to visit the imprisoned Lt. Karl "Helo" Agathon
and Chief Galen Tyrol
in the Pegasus brig
. He had interrupted two enlisted crewman accompanied by marines who were taunting and abusing Tyrol and Agathon, and gave them a stern dress-down. Fisk said that the man that Helo and Tyrol accidentally killed, Lieutenant Thorne, was greatly admired and that many of the Pegasus crew, himself included, owed Thorne their lives. He then proceeded to dismiss the prisoners' claims that they were trying to prevent Thorne from raping the copy of Number Eight later known as Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon during an interrogation, with the statement: "You can't rape a machine". Nevertheless, after Cain was killed by the Cylon prisoner Gina
, Fisk released Tyrol and Helo, under President Roslin
and the newly promoted Admiral Adama's authority.
Fisk was promoted to Commander and assumed command of the Pegasus after Cain's death. However, this did not last long. Fisk was a key player in the fleet's black market ring, but his greed raised the ire of Phalen, the market's leader, who had Fisk garrotted in his quarters.
Fisk succeeded Cain as Pegasus commander, and later was succeeded by Barry Garner
, the ship's chief engineer, and finally by Lee Adama
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the 2004 TV series Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)
Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore as a re-imagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson...
, portrayed by Graham Beckel
Graham Beckel
Graham S. Beckel is an American character actor. He is known for his prolific guest appearances on television but has had prominent roles in several major films as well. Most recently he played Jack Fisk on Battlestar Galactica and Hal Sanders on Heroes...
.
Jack Fisk, service number
Service number
A service number is an identification code used to identify a person within a large group. Service numbers are most often associated with the military; however, they may be used in civilian term as well...
245A-34DC, was originally a Lieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) aboard the Battlestar Pegasus
Battlestar Pegasus
Battlestar Pegasus is a fictional spacecraft that appears in the both the original and the reimagined television series Battlestar Galactica.- Battlestar Galactica :...
and was the Executive Officer
Executive officer
An executive officer is generally a person responsible for running an organization, although the exact nature of the role varies depending on the organization.-Administrative law:...
(XO) of the vessel, serving under the command of Admiral Helena Cain
Helena Cain
Admiral Helena Cain is a fictional character in the reimagined science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica, portrayed by Michelle Forbes.-Youth:...
. Fisk was first encountered when the refugee fleet discovered the Pegasus, learning the ship had survived the Cylon
Cylon (Battlestar Galactica)
The Cylons are a cybernetic civilization at war with the Twelve Colonies of humanity in the Battlestar Galactica science fiction franchise, in the original 1978 and 1980 series, the 2004 reimagining, as well as the spin-off prequel series, Caprica...
attack on the colonies
The Destruction of the Twelve Colonies
The Destruction of the Twelve Colonies is a fictitious interstellar holocaust first depicted in the 1978 motion picture Battlestar Galactica, which set the stage for the subsequent television series...
. Fisk portrayed himself as a "by-the-book" officer, who was fearful of his superior, Cain.
As the crews from both Battlestars began to interact, Fisk soon befriended his Galactica counterpart Colonel Saul Tigh
Saul Tigh
Saul Tigh is a fictional character on Battlestar Galactica played by Michael Hogan. The character was named Paul Tigh in early scripts, and was renamed due to legal issues, according to producer Ronald D. Moore. He is one of the main characters of the show.-Overview and personality:Saul Tigh is a...
. A rather inebriated Fisk told Tigh that Admiral Cain had shot her original XO in cold blood for daring to question an order. This led to Fisk's promotion to XO. Fisk then told Tigh that he was only joking, but harrowing suspicions about Cain were already spreading throughout the fleet. In a later discussion with Tigh, Fisk revealed how Cain ordered several civilian ships to be scrapped for parts, and then threatened to kill the families of those who wouldn't agree to join the crew.
Admiral Cain meanwhile, became convinced that Commander Adama
William Adama
William "Bill" Adama is a fictional character portrayed by Edward James Olmos in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series...
was untrustworthy and unqualified to command the Galactica. During a mission plan to strike the Cylon Resurrection ship, Cain ordered Fisk to take a team of loyal Marines to the Galactica CIC
Combat Information Center
The Operations Room is the tactical center of a warship or AWAC aircraft providing processed information for command and control of the near battle space or 'area of operations'...
and assassinate Adama after the strike was completed. Unbeknownst to Cain, Adama likewise had planned her assassination. He had asked Kara "Starbuck" Thrace
Kara Thrace
Kara Thrace is a fictional character in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica franchise. Played by Katee Sackhoff, she is a revised version of Lieutenant Starbuck from the 1978 Battlestar Galactica series...
, whom Cain had begun to trust, to get close to Cain and shoot her in the head. At the last minute however, both Cain and Adama called off their plans. A greatly relieved Fisk burst into laughter.
Later, Fisk went to visit the imprisoned Lt. Karl "Helo" Agathon
Karl Agathon
Karl C. Agathon is a fictional character on the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica TV series, portrayed by Tahmoh Penikett.-Background:...
and Chief Galen Tyrol
Galen Tyrol
Galen Tyrol is a character on the television series Battlestar Galactica. Tyrol is responsible for the maintenance of the Vipers and Raptors aboard Battlestar Galactica...
in the Pegasus brig
Military prison
A military prison is a prison operated by the military. Military prisons are used variously to house prisoners of war, enemy combatants, those whose freedom is deemed a national security risk by the military or national authorities, and members of the military found guilty of a serious crime...
. He had interrupted two enlisted crewman accompanied by marines who were taunting and abusing Tyrol and Agathon, and gave them a stern dress-down. Fisk said that the man that Helo and Tyrol accidentally killed, Lieutenant Thorne, was greatly admired and that many of the Pegasus crew, himself included, owed Thorne their lives. He then proceeded to dismiss the prisoners' claims that they were trying to prevent Thorne from raping the copy of Number Eight later known as Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon during an interrogation, with the statement: "You can't rape a machine". Nevertheless, after Cain was killed by the Cylon prisoner Gina
Number Six (Battlestar Galactica)
Number Six is a family of fictional characters from the reimagined science fiction television series, Battlestar Galactica. She is portrayed by Canadian actress and model Tricia Helfer. Of the twelve known Cylon models, she is the sixth of the "Significant Seven"...
, Fisk released Tyrol and Helo, under President Roslin
Laura Roslin
Her first actions include organizing all FTL-capable ships together and convincing Commander William Adama to abandon a retaliatory attack on the Cylons. President Roslin and Billy Keikeya, her aide/press secretary/chief of staff, establish a working office space aboard her transport, renamed...
and the newly promoted Admiral Adama's authority.
Fisk was promoted to Commander and assumed command of the Pegasus after Cain's death. However, this did not last long. Fisk was a key player in the fleet's black market ring, but his greed raised the ire of Phalen, the market's leader, who had Fisk garrotted in his quarters.
Fisk succeeded Cain as Pegasus commander, and later was succeeded by Barry Garner
Barry Garner
Barry Garner is a fictional character from the reimagined Battlestar Galactica series played by John Heard.Commander Garner became commanding officer of the Battlestar Pegasus following the deaths of Admiral Helena Cain and Commander Jack Fisk...
, the ship's chief engineer, and finally by Lee Adama
Lee Adama
Leland Joseph "Lee" Adama is a fictional character in the television series Battlestar Galactica. He is portrayed by actor Jamie Bamber. He is one of the main characters in the series.-Early life:...
.
External links
- Jack Fisk at BattlestarWiki