Jack Fisk (Battlestar Galactica)
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| Jack Fisk | |
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 Colonel Jack Fisk in the Pegasus CIC |
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| Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Portrayed by | Graham Beckel |
| Rank | Colonel Commander |
| Affiliation | Colonial Fleet |
Jack Fisk is a fictional character from the 2004 TV series Battlestar Galactica, portrayed by Graham Beckel.
Jack Fisk, service number 245A-34DC[1], was a 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.[2]
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.[2] 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.[3]
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, who 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.[3]
Fisk was succeeded as Pegasus commander by Barry Garner, the ship's chief engineer, and then by Lee Adama.[4]
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- ^ See here for screen capture showing Fisk's serial number, from "Pegasus." Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series).
- ^ a b "Pegasus." Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series).
- ^ a b "Resurrection Ship." Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series).
- ^ "The Captain's Hand." Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series).
| Preceded by: Helena Cain |
CO of Battlestar Pegasus | Succeeded by: Barry Garner |
