Billy Keikeya
presidential aide
Billy Keikeya was an aide to Laura Roslin who continued in her service after she became President of the Twelve Colonies, and who was killed protecting Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla.
Billy Keikeya was an aide to Laura Roslin, first appointed to assist her in her role as Education Secretary of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. He continued in her service after she was sworn in as President following the Cylon attack on the Colonies. (Battlestar Galactica (2003 miniseries))
Service to the President#
Billy Keikeya was appointed as an aide to Laura Roslin during her time as Education Secretary. When Roslin was sworn in as President of the Twelve Colonies following the Cylon attack, Keikeya continued his service, remaining part of her administration. (Battlestar Galactica (2003 miniseries))
Death#
Keikeya was killed while protecting Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla, the woman he loved. (Battlestar Galactica, "Sacrifice")
Frequently asked questions
- Who was Billy Keikeya?
- Billy Keikeya was an aide to Laura Roslin, first appointed to assist her in her role as Education Secretary of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. He continued in her service after she was sworn in as President following the Cylon attack on the Colonies.
- How did Billy Keikeya become an aide to the President?
- Keikeya was appointed as an aide to Laura Roslin during her time as Education Secretary. When Roslin was sworn in as President of the Twelve Colonies following the Cylon attack, he continued his service and remained part of her administration.
- How did Billy Keikeya die?
- Billy Keikeya was killed while protecting Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla, the woman he loved.
Sources
- EpisodeBattlestar Galactica (2003 miniseries), Sci Fi Channel, 2003
- EpisodeBattlestar Galactica, "Sacrifice", Season 2, Episode 16 (2006)
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