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Brent Baxton

the rookie Viper pilot called BB

Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton was a newly graduated Viper pilot assigned to Galactica's air group, who provided cover for the mining ship Majahual and was killed by the Cylon Raider ace nicknamed Scar.

By Joe Garratt

Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton was a Colonial Fleet Viper pilot who entered training after the arrival of the battlestar Pegasus and was assigned to Galactica's air group. A green pilot still learning his trade, he was killed providing cover for the mining ship Majahual by the Cylon Raider ace nicknamed Scar.

A green pilot#

Baxton entered Viper training following the arrival of Pegasus in the Fleet. After graduating, he was assigned to Galactica's air group to take part in an operation, lasting several weeks, to defend the mining ship Majahual. Though he was a qualified pilot, he remained inexperienced, struggling to handle vertigo and to grasp the command structure he now served within.

The hunt of Scar#

Baxton was placed on Combat Air Patrol as wingman to Tucker "Duck" Clellan. While the two were heading back to Galactica to refuel, they were stalked by the Cylon Raider ace nicknamed Scar.

Recalling advice he had been given by Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Baxton disregarded Duck's order to retreat and turned back to face the Raider. Scar quickly eliminated him.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Brent Baxton?
Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton was a Colonial Fleet Viper pilot assigned to Galactica's air group. He entered Viper training after the arrival of the battlestar Pegasus and remained a green, inexperienced pilot.
What was Brent Baxton's mission with Galactica?
After graduating, Baxton was assigned to Galactica's air group to take part in an operation lasting several weeks to defend the mining ship Majahual. Though qualified, he struggled with vertigo and with grasping the command structure he served within.
How did Brent Baxton die?
Baxton was flying Combat Air Patrol as wingman to Tucker "Duck" Clellan when the pair were stalked by the Cylon Raider ace nicknamed Scar while returning to Galactica to refuel. Recalling advice from Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Baxton disregarded Duck's order to retreat and turned back to face the Raider, and Scar quickly killed him.
What was Brent Baxton's call sign?
Brent Baxton's call sign was BB.

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