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(Cain was never called that. No speculation.)
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The nickname amongst the ''[[Galactica]]'''s crew for [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] ([[Mini-Series]], [[33]], [[Bastille Day]]).
The nickname amongst the ''[[Galactica]]'''s crew for [[William Adama|Commander Adama]] ([[Mini-Series]], [[33]], [[Bastille Day]]).


Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship.  It should be noted that the term is used gender-neutrally regardless of whomever is commanding; thus, [[Helena Cain|Admiral Cain]] was also "the old man" of the ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' and may have been addressed as that at one point or another.
Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship.


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Revision as of 04:54, 11 March 2006

The nickname amongst the Galactica's crew for Commander Adama (Mini-Series, 33, Bastille Day).

Additionally, "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the commanding officer of a ship.