However, the circumstances surrounding his death differ dramatically.
This is a development of the original series.
Zak Adama died two years before the fall of the Twelve Colonies on a routine pilot mission.
This was recorded as apilot error.
At the time, Starbuck was not blamed for Zaks death.
This was the source of a huge falling out between Lee and Bill.
This allows the details of the nature of his death to unfold as the series progresses, inspiringBattlestar Galacticatheories.
This happens within ten minutes.
However, tensions remain.
Battlestar Galactica is a science fiction television series that premiered in 2004. The plot follows the crew of the aging Battlestar Galactica as they protect a small fleet of human survivors from the renewed threat of the Cylons, in a quest to find the mythical 13th colony, Earth.
Lieutenant Zac, eager to prove himself, accompanies his brother Apollo on a routine patrol.
During the patrol, they encounter a hidden Cylon armada.
Despite Commander Adama’s concerns, President Adar hesitates to respond, fearing a violation of the peace treaty.
Ultimately, Zac is killed in the ensuing battle.