Overview

Gaius Baltar is an extremely complex character who is deeply flawed in many ways. He first appears in the first part of the four-part mini-series as a computer programmer of sorts. His function seems to have something to do with developing a computerized defense network for the twelve colonies. He has a girlfriend, later revealed to be the sixth Humanoid Cylon construct, who helps him with some of the calculations required to develop this defense system. While utilizing her assistance, he grants her access to the entire defense network, which, in turn, allows her to implant a Virus into the networked computer system ultimately leading to the destruction of nearly the entire Colonial fleet and the occupation of the twelve planets.

Character Connections

Gaius has vivid episodes which seem to be hallucinations involving himself and Caprica Six being transported to an idyllic location where he can talk out his thoughts with her. As this (apparent) fantasy develops, his visions of her begin to appear outside of this "dream world". Eventually, this "imaginary" Six is able to influence a good portion of his interactions with other characters.

Gaius is not a monogamous character, and in several episodes is seen to be in contact with numerous female crew-members. He is also seen to have sexual contact with two Cylons simultaneously later in the seasons.

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