Starbuck

A gifted Viper pilot whose volatile attitude both hinders her career and earns the confidence of Commander Adama.

Lieutenant Starbuck is a fumarello-smoking, womanizing, smart-aleck Colonial Warrior and one of the finest pilots. Born on Caprica in the agro settlement of Umbra, he was orphaned when a Cylon raid destroyed the settlement. He represents the quintessential roguish pilot archetype—charming, skilled, and perpetually finding himself in trouble through his various vices and romantic entanglements. Despite his apparent frivolity, Starbuck consistently demonstrates courage, loyalty, and an innate sense of justice when circumstances demand heroic action.

Quick Facts

Real name: Kara Thrace
Affiliation: Colonial Fleet

Lore & Background

Kara Thrace is a gifted Viper pilot whose volatile attitude has hindered her career in the Colonial Fleet. Despite this, William Adama has confidence in her military skills, and she greatly aids the Fleet both inside and out of the cockpit. Her call sign is "Starbuck."

Reader's Guide

Kara Thrace is a Viper pilot with the call sign "Starbuck." She is known for her volatile attitude, which has hindered her career in the Colonial Fleet. Despite this, William Adama has confidence in her military skills, and she greatly aids the Fleet inside and out of the cockpit. She is portrayed by Katee Sackhoff.