Felix Gaeta

Felix Gaeta
Battlestar Galactica character
Alessandro Juliani as Lieutenant Felix Gaeta
First appearance	Miniseries
Last appearance	Blood on the Scales
Portrayed by	Alessandro Juliani
Information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Title	Lieutenant Junior Grade
Affiliation	Colonial Fleet

Lieutenant Junior Grade Felix Gaeta is a fictional character on Battlestar Galactica played by Alessandro Juliani.

Felix Gaeta is known for his friendly, encouraging, trusting, and idealistic nature, although this idealism is somewhat dented by the events of the early part of the show's third season (2006-2007). "You're an idealist. There's no sin in that," says Gaius Baltar.

In college, Gaeta studied genetics but joined the military to pay for his education. Once in the military, he applied himself to his duties with great dedication, putting his social life and other concerns "on hold." In the mini-series, Gaeta tells Commander Adama "it has been an honor serving with him for the last three years."

Gaeta serves as tactical officer on the Battlestar Galactica during the Cylon attack and subsequent escape. Following the fleet's flight from the Colonies, he is given tasks suited to his level of intelligence and education including helping his idol, Doctor Gaius Baltar, design a Cylon detector.

He is generally very capable. However, in the chaos following the shooting of Commander William Adama, Gaeta forgets to check if the fleet had been updated with the latest jump coordinates. As a result, Galactica becomes separated from the fleet. However, Gaeta is also instrumental in solving this crisis: suggesting the ship's computers be networked to allow a quick re-calculation of the fleet's position.

It is indicated Gaeta is friends with Anastasia Dualla. He has a great deal of respect for William Adama.

After the discovery of New Caprica, Gaeta uncovers a plot (involving Colonel Tigh and then-Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla, among others) to rig the presidential election in favor of President Laura Roslin over Gaius Baltar. Felix later serves as the latter's Chief of Staff during his presidency, and informs the President of the arrival of the Cylon fleet above New Caprica.