Who Is Commander Adama? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Commander Adama (Company-Licensed): Admiral William Adama is the commanding officer of the Battlestar Galactica.

Commander Adama is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of William Adama, with over 118 comic issue appearances. Admiral William Adama is the commanding officer of the Battlestar Galactica.
Who is Commander Adama?
Leader of the last Battlestar of the Colonial Fleet, William Adama leads the remains of the Twelve Colonies through space towards Earth, the lost colony. He was promoted to Admiral Adama when after meeting up with the Battlestar Pegausus, which was later destroyed by the Cylons, Admiral Cain is killed by a Cylon prisoner. Adama is kept in check by president Roslin, second in commmand Colonel Saul Tigh, as well as his son Lee Adama, aka: Apollo, and favorite pilot Kara Thrace, aka: Starbuck. His call sign is Husker.
Key facts
Commander Adama is of human origin and first appeared in "Battlestar Galactica". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 118 recorded issue appearances, Commander Adama ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Commander Adama?
Admiral William Adama is the commanding officer of the Battlestar Galactica.
What is Commander Adama's real name?
Commander Adama's real identity is William Adama.
When did Commander Adama first appear?
Commander Adama first appeared in "Battlestar Galactica".



